Local Obituaries for Milwaukie, Clackamas County in Oregon and Surrounding Areas.
Evelyn Alvina ""Evie"" Smith
Jan 26, 2014
Evelyn A. Smith, the daughter of Leonard and Eva (Kottke) Bertsch was born March 18, 1917 in Hendrick, Iowa, and graduated from Avoca Iowa High School in 1935. While in school she worked as a waitress in her parent\u0027s restaurant. After graduation she married the love of her life, Elton (Sam) Smith on June 16, 1935 at Grace Church in...
Margaret Mary Veich
Jan 26, 2014
Margaret was a woman who loved and cared so dearly for her kin. Regardless of her fleeting memory, she could never forget those who she held dear. A woman who defied the fates and held on strong until her last breath will remain in the hearts of not only her family and friends, but in the hearts of all those...
Elizabeth (Betty) Maire
Jan 25, 2014
Betty Maire passed away peacefully on January 25, 2014 in her apartment at The Springs at Clackamas Woods in Milwaukie at the age of 96. Her parents were William and Sophie (Lubisher) VanAckeren. Betty was an RN, graduating in 1939 from St. Joseph's Hospital nursing program, affiliated with Creighton University, in Omaha, NE. As a senior, Betty was chosen a...
John Marvin ""Jack"" Stennet
Jan 23, 2014
Jack Stennet passed on Thursday, January 23rd. He was resting peacefully at home while thoroughly enjoying his loving family and watching the wild birds through a favorite picture window. Jack was born a bouncing baby boy to John and Josephine Stennet on April 11th, 1926 in Multnomah County as a second generation Native Oregonian. Jack leaves us with a long...
Ivan August Gemar
Jan 19, 2014
Ivan began life\u0027s journey in Fullerton, ND, on the farm. He was the 14th child of August and Sophie Gemar. He moved to Oregon in 1955 and met Shirley Michel, whom he married in 1958. God gave them a son, David, and a daughter Melody, for whom he provided well. He was employed for 27 years by White Motor Company...
Guy James Pierce
Jan 16, 2014
Pierce Sr. Guy J. May 19th, 1945 - Jan. 16th 2014. Guy lossed his battle with cancer and died peacefully at home on January 16, 2014. He was born and raised in New York but his home was in the Portland area. His recent employment was with Clackamas County ETBS, and Mt Hood Community College Steps to Success program and...
Orson Alan Weeks
Jan 16, 2014
Orson "Alan" was born in Lewiston, Utah on November 26, 1946. He was the seventh of ten children born to Orson E Weeks and Wilma Weeks. He spent a lot of his child and teen years working for farmers within the community. When Alan was 18 he was drafted into the Army. One of his 3 years of service was...
Stephen Douglas Thomas
Jan 10, 2014
Stephen Thomas passed away suddenly on January 10, 2014 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Born January 25, 1958 in Queens, New York, he was the beloved son of Walter and Lee Thomas; brother to Toni Thomas; uncle to his cherished nephew, Fergus Firth and niece, Ahven Firth and loyal friend to Christine Hill. For the last several years he has been a...
Mary Jane Gibson
Jan 7, 2014
Mary was born on 7/11/1933 in Astoria Oregon to Signe and Claude Holthe. She had an older brother John, who preceded her death. Mary graduated from Astoria High School with honors and was a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating from high School, she married James (Bill) Gibson. Mary and Bill were life partners for 62 years. After...
Barbara L. Jacobs
Jan 5, 2014
Barbara was born December 18, 1927 in Eugene, OR to Ellis and Alma Jones.As a young child they moved to Los Angeles, CA and later to Salem, OR. She married, Marshall Jacobs in 1952 and they later moved to Milwaukie, OR. In 1972 they built a home in Beavercreek where she has lived since. Barbara was a decedent of early...
