All Obituaries

Dori was born in Portland, Oregon on January 22nd, 1962 to Raymond T. Thompson, Jr. and Edeane LaDora (Davis) Thompson.   Dori attended Milwaukie schools where she made lifelong friends.  On February 18th, 1989 Dori married Michel Duane Abernathy.   Dori was a homemaker who loved animals of all kinds, but horses held a special place in her heart.  She excelled at Photography and found great happiness catching timeless and special moments for family and friends....

To see live musical performances and an original documentary about Helen please visit the links below:  A video about Helen: "Adventure Grandma" Another Video: "The Love Box" An article about Helen in the Oregon Bluegrass Association Newsletter Helen singing with members of her family: "I Love Your Automobile" Helen singing in 1985 with members of the Bluegrass class that she started: "Don’t Fence Me In" A recent interview of...

Timothy Jay Bertrand died Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Portland, Oregon.     Tim was born February 14, 1951 to Raymond and Jeanne Bertrand in Portland, Oregon.  He attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School and Central Catholic High School.  He joined the Army in 1969 and served in Vietnam.   He met his wife of almost 50 years in September 1971 and they were married in January 1972.  After living in Tacoma, WA, Oceanside CA and Pisa, Italy during his...

Dixie Lee Sander, 83, died peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 surrounded by the loving support of family at Fieldstone Cornell Landing after a 5-year battle with alzheimers.    Dixie, daughter of Eileen and Wade R. Wilcox, traveled for most of her childhood and later settled in Milwaukie, Oregon.  She met the love of her life and spouse of 47 years, Gus, during her first year at Oregon State University.    Eugene L. (Gus) and Dixie shared a “Spectacular...

William “Bill” Jeffrey West, 62, died Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Portland, Oregon from complications of Covid-19. He was surrounded by his family.   Bill was born July 14, 1958 to Bill and Olga West in San Bernadino, California. As a child from a large Guatemalan family, he spent the summers of his youth exploring Guatemala City with his siblings and cousins and would often reminisce of family moments, celebrations, and everything he learned about his Guatemalan...

Carolyn Hammett passed away peacefully at home in Milwaukie of natural causes, surrounded by family members.   Carolyn was born in Riverside, California where she attended grade school. Following the passing of her father and her mother remarrying, her family moved to the Portland area when she was 12 years old. She attended Oregon City High School.   After working a few years in Portland, Carolyn left for Missouri and started a long career in casualty insurance as an adjuster...

On June 21, 2021 Jessie “Lorraine” Stevens gently departed this earth in Milwaukie, OR, and joined her heavenly family, beloved husband, Errol “Steve” Bernard Stevens; son, Randall Sundblad; granddaughter, Amelia; and grandson, Drake. Her departure reminds us that the angels continue to watch over us. She was 85 years old and her family is heart-broken.   Lorraine was born May 5, 1936 in Iowa to a large family, the daughter of Jess and Gertrude...

Ron was called home on June 13th, 2021, in Milwaukie, OR at the age of 75.   Ron was born on April 20th, 1946, to Ben and Inga Rodden in Big Timber, Montana. Ron had two brothers, one younger and one older.    In his younger years Ron lived in a small town on the Southern Oregon Coast before later moving to Molalla. Ron attended Molalla High School where he excelled at sports such as football and basketball. Ron spent many years working in sales and as a printer for the...

Elaine was born to George & Katherine Poulos on March 8, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  She is a person hard to put into words.  Elaine lived the definition of a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all.  She made an impact on everyone she came in contact with for the better and always made everyone feel welcome.  Elaine was always willing to lend a helping hand, a shoulder to cry on, or a friend to laugh with, even if she had only just met...

JoAnn C. McCormick went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Sunday May 16, 2021 at the age of 83.  She was surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren.   JoAnn was born in Mexico, MO on June 18, 1937.  She was the oldest of four sisters born to Edwin and Agnus Seckler.  Her parents were farmers and JoAnn being the oldest was the one to help her dad in the fields and taking care of the animals.  She attended along with her sisters St....