All Obituaries

Donna Jeanne Rouse was born in Portland, Oregon October 24, 1933 to John and Dorothy Rouse and passed away February 20, 2021. She was the oldest of four children. Her family was transferred to Roseburg for around ten years until her father was transferred back to Portland by Shell Oil.  During that time, she spent her grade school and part of high school years there.  She was active in her church youth group.  In 1949, after the transfer, she completed her high school years...

Edward B. Wilkins died on March 12, 2021, in Portland, Oregon at 89 years old.  Ed was born February 12, 1932, in St. John’s, Oregon to Edward and Eva Wilkins and was the youngest of four boys. His strong faith was guided by his Catholic education, as he attended Assumption Catholic Grade School, Central Catholic High School, and Portland University where he obtained his degree in English. Prior to his college years, his education was interrupted when he served his country in the...

Leon Corder passed away peacefully from natural causes on March 20, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.  He was 83 years old.    Lee was born January 31, 1938 in Merced County, California to a share cropping family.  The family moved to Texas before finally settling in Newberg, Oregon.  He graduated from Newberg High School and served in the National Guard. On May 6, 1961, he married Eleanor Gardiner.  They had three children.   Lee owned and operated a...

Rob was born July 26, 1966 in Findlay, Ohio to Randall Charles and Linda (Roseboom) Jacobs.  He lived in Ohio, North Carolina and in 1974 his family moved to Oregon.   He was a 1985 graduate of West Linn High School and then returned to North Carolina for 4 years in the United States Marine Corp, moving back to Oregon in 1990.  He most recently worked as a cabinet installer for Lanz Cabinets.   Rob died unexpectedly at home of acute liver failure on March 27,...

James Anthony Holland passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at his home in Gladstone, Oregon, at the age of 95.    Born February 26, 1926, in Ortonville, Minnesota to William Patrick Holland and Mary Adelaide (Hoch) Holland, Jim’s life was shaped by his imagination, his spirit of adventure, his love of family, his faith, and his passion for flying.   Jim was born to fly.  At the age of five he was lifted aloft for the first time in a Barnstormer’s...

Ester Vila 83, of Happy Valley, OR passed away on February 23, 2021 at Kaiser Permanente Westside Hospital in Hillsboro, OR.    Ester was born on October 20, 1937 in Cabanatuan City, Philippines to her parents Guadencio and Caridad Ramirez. She was the oldest of five siblings.   Ester grew up in Quezon City, Philippines. She graduated from Quezon City High School in...

Carol Newburn passed away February 23rd in her home in Newberg, OR at the age of 78.  Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; father, Roy; and brother, Dennis.  She is survived by her husband, Don; sister, Norma; children, Philip and Dana; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.   Carol Jo Price was born in Stilwell, OK January 21, 1943.  As a child her family re-located to Fortuna, CA where she grew and eventually met her husband and life-long...

Randy Gail Shervey was born January 24, 1950 in McMinnville, Oregon.  He was called home to heaven to join his wife on February 9, 2021 after an eleven day battle with pneumonia and a severe lung infection.  He passed in his sleep with his children, Rachelle and Ryan Shervey at his bedside. He is survived by his children, Rachelle and Ryan Shervey; grandchildren, Ariana Shervey and Alex and Hailey Miller; and sisters, Ronda Reynolds and Linda McCullough. Randy was very proud of...

Sadly, a shining star has left our earth to join God’s galaxy.  Mike was a devoted husband, beloved father, doting grandfather, family man, loyal friend and faithful Greek Orthodox servant.  He passed away January 14, 2021.  He was also an educator, business owner and entrepreneur.  Happily married to the love of his life, Elaine for over 57 years.  Mike had a blessed and charmed life.  He adored his children, Jami, Stace and Tiffany; and cherished his...

Harold James Eckman “Harry” passed peacefully at home in the early morning on Sunday, January 17, 2021 after a valiant battle with Cancer. God answered the Miracle that he asked for as he marked his 65th wedding anniversary on December 31st, 2020.   Harold was born on September 29, 1932 in Wakpala, South Dakota on the Standing Rock Sioux Native American Reservation.  He was preceded in death by his father, Leo Frances Eckman; mother, Elizabeth McLean Eckman; brothers,...