Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
Dorothy Theresa Sheedy
Aug 30, 2012
Dorothy Sheedy, the best mom, grandma, and "GGM", peacefully left this world to join Jesus in heaven on Aug. 30, 2012. She was 74 and died of cancer, complicated by other health conditions. Dorothy graduated from Immaculata/Marycrest High School in 1956. She worked at Roseway Theater where she met her husband, Neil, who used to come and flirt with her...
Bob Eugene Chaples
Aug 26, 2012
Bob Eugene Chaples was born to A.J. and Hannah Chaples in Portland. He graduated from Benson then P.S.U. before moving on to a career in CARE. Traveling from Thailand to Bangladesh he met then married his wife Soon, in Seol South Korea. In the 5 years after his daughter Kim's birth in Indonesia he traveled Sudan & Sri Lanka...
H. B. Scott, Sr.
Jul 29, 2012
OBITUARY H.B. Scott, Sr., also known as Henry Buck Scott, Sr. was born to the late Henry Daniel Scott, Sr. and Mary Dickson Scott on August 14, 1939 in Lake Providence, Louisiana. H.B. was the sixth child of nine and one of six boys. He attended Boise Elementary and Benson High Schools. He was well known as a good football...
Elnora Graham
Jul 23, 2012
Elnora departed this life on Monday, July 23, 2012, at Marquis Piedmont Care Center in Portland, Oregon. Elnora (Crockett) Graham was born to Elsie Mae McCarter and Tanzie Crockett on September 3, 1934 in Tallulah, Louisiana, the second of their children. She moved to Las Vegas with her aunt and uncle in 1939. They moved to Vanport, Oregon in 1942,...
Gwendolyn Kathleen Swanson
Jul 12, 2012
Gwen Swanson, 34, of Portland, OR, died July 12, 2012 after a short battle with an aggressive cancer, surrounded by family and friends. Born Dec. 3, 1977 in Hibbing, MN to Bill and Grace Swanson. Graduated Hibbing H.S. 1996; Faith Baptist Bible College A.A. Ankeny, IA 1998; Grandview College B.A. in Journalism Des Moines, IA 2000; and was working on...
Carolyn Elaine Sakamoto
Jul 7, 2012
Carolyn was born March 28, 1938, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Victoria Sorber, and her father, Edward Royal Sorber. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Henry S. Sakamoto; her sister Nancy Olsen; her sons Paul K. Stricker and Todd A. Stricker (Julie); her in-laws Scott Sakamoto, Blake...
Myrlin Spencer
Jul 7, 2012
Beloved mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, Myrlin Spencer was born on November 28, 1946 in Beaumont, Texas to Albert and Beatrice Lewis. A beautiful girl, full of life, with a big heart, Myrlin attended Shattuck Grade School and Jefferson High School. She is beloved mother of Anthony Riley, Troy Richardson and deceased daughter Arnell Riley. The joys of her...
Florence Arlene Brower
Jun 30, 2012
Florence was born Florence Arlene Hansen to a large family of 7 children on September 12th, 1924, in Hancock, Minnesota. She left Minnesota in 1943 to come to Portland to find her own way, and found work in the Swan Island Ship Yards. There, she met the love of her life, Everett "Curly" Brower. Married 66 years, they raised a...
Charlie E. Young
Jun 30, 2012
Visitation
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 North Vancouver Avenue Portland , OR US 97227 Monday, July 9, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Homegoing Service
Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church 3138 North Vancouver Avenue Portland , OR US 97227 Monday, July 9, 2012, 11:00 AM
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Chester W. Lucas
Jun 28, 2012
Chester Wayne Lucas was born on June 19, 1938 in Salina, Kansas. In the state of Kansas he attended elementary school and after high school he enlisted in the United States Navy in February of 1956, recieving an honorable discharge. He came to Portland Oregon, met the love of his life, Dorothy Cleveland whom he married in 1963, and from...
Carla Jo Floyd
Jun 27, 2012
Our mother, grandmother, sister and dear friend Carla J Floyd past president of CWA Local 7901 passed away on June 27, 2012 at her home in Portland Oregon. Carla served as president of the local CWA 7901 for many years. She negotiated numerous collective bargaining agreements and represented workers of various employers, including assisting with the negotiations between unions and...
Mary L. Hensley
Jun 23, 2012
Mary Hensley was born the youngest of 6 children to Earlene and Hubert Hensley. The majority of her youth was spend in the Odessa/Midland area in Texas. She was a huge Elvis Presley fan and collected memorabilia forever. She also loved collecting dolls. She served in the United States Army while stationed in Germany, Colorado and Ft. Hood, Texas. She...
Daniel Kirk Misenhimer
Jun 23, 2012
Daniel Kirk Misenhimer was born on April 13, 1971 in Portland, Oregon to the proud parents of George and Karen Misenhimer. Dan was a lifelong resident of Gresham, Oregon and had attended Centennial High School. He had worked as a baker for Franz Bakery. Dan loved playing "Frisbee Golf"; playing pool with his friends; the beach and the dunes; cooking...
Patricia Chase Mason
Jun 20, 2012
Memorial
Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Friday, July 6, 2012, 12:00 PM
Cemetery
Private
Dorothy Mae Allen
Jun 19, 2012
Dorothy Allen was a loving person. To know her was to love her. Her word was truly her bond. Dorothy was born in Clarendon, Texas to proud parents Joe Washington & Dorothy Cunningham. Dorothy lived in Vanport as a child, then moved to Portland, Oregon, where she attended Boise Elementary. In her younger days, she worked in Poultry Farms, Floral...
Hugh Harn
Jun 16, 2012
Graveside Service
Rose City Cemetery 5625 NE Fremont St. Portland , OR US 97213 Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 11:00 AM
Donald A. Bussey
Jun 15, 2012
Donald Andrew Bussey was born on August 17, 1949 in Portland, Oregon to Emory and Gwendolyn Bussey. He was the eldest of 6 children. Donnie attended Jefferson High School, Lower Columbia Jr. College and Central Washington State where he recieved his associates of arts degree in sociology. Donnie was an all time basketball star who loved reading and physical fitness....
Vernon Edward Richards
Jun 1, 2012
Ed was born to VE and Florence Roberts Richards September 7, 1926, the eldest of four children in Hatfield, Arkansas. Growing up on the family farm during the depression instilled in him a very strong work ethic. His summer "vacations" during High School consisted of trips with cousins and friends to Kansas to work harvesting wheat. Hunting and trapping were...
Daniel S. Surina
May 30, 2012
Dan Surina passed away unexpectedly May 30, 2012 at his home in Portland. Dan was born April 28, 1966 in Tacoma to Robert and Ann Surina. He graduated from Madison High School in 1984 and was a proud member of the Madison Baseball Program. He received his bachelor's degree from Portland State in 1989. Dan had a special gift for...
Kirk S. Karambelas
May 29, 2012
Kirk Karambelas passed away peacefully in the presence of family and close friends. Kirk was born in Arna, Greece 90 years ago. In 1956, he traveled to the US for a better life and married Barbara Vassilakos in New York in 1958. They made their home in Portland and raised their family. He was employed by Portland Bottling Company for...
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