William Paul Knebel Sr. passed away June 30, 2022 at the age of 86 at home in Vancouver Washington.  He knew a green Cathedral, a forest of trees, lakes and streams. He tread this hallowed sod with his Lord in peace.  He stood proud and honored to serve his Country - home, sweet home - as an NCO USAF for over 23 years.  Bill was a family man: ordinary, kind, brave, honest and faithful who gave his love unconditionally.   He is survived by his wife Joan and their...

Richard passed away peacefully in June 2022, with family by his side.    He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice; four daughters, Sheryl, Andrea, Debbie and Michele and their spouses: 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.    Richard attended Franklin HS and graduated from Marshall HS, Portland, Oregon in 1962. Richard had a 40-year career with the Oregon Air National Guard, retiring as Chief Master Sargent in 2004.   He had a lifelong love...

Violet Mary Mundy Messinger, age 99, of South Bound Brook, NJ, passed away on May 29, 2022, in Portland, OR. She was admitted to the hospital on the morning of her birthday and peacefully passed two days later, shortly before being moved to hospice care.   Violet is survived by her daughter Debra, her grandchildren Craig and his wife Liz, Jennifer and her husband Aaron, her granddaughter Sophia, her nephew Gary and his wife Gail, her nieces Nancy and her son Derek, Cheryl and her...

Bill John Pappas was born on February 4, 1939, in Limnes, Greece.  He passed away with his loving family by his side on May 28, 2022.  He was laid to rest on June 2, 2022. At the age of 15, Bill immigrated to the United States from Greece. His first job was as a dishwasher at Ringside Restaurant in Portland, Oregon.  Alongside his father and two brothers he eventually owned a bar, several delis and a restaurant. In 1963 he travelled back to Greece where he met his beloved...

Willis Olan Allen, better known as "Bill", was born in Linden, Cass County, Texas, on March 14th, 1945, to R.P and Inez Allen. He attended Fairview High School in Linden, Texas. Bill confessed to Christ at an early age and became a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor F. L. Harrison. In 1963, he united with Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church in Portland. In 1954, Bill migrated to Portland, Oregon. He went to work at ESCO in 1955 and retired in...

Bianca May Ceperich was tragically killed on May 20, 2022 at the age of 16. She lost her life suddenly as a passenger in a motor vehicle accident. Bianca was a passionate and beautiful young woman with a confidence about life and how she lived it. She was driven and ready to engage a worthy cause. She loved student council and there wasn’t a person she met that would ever forget her. Bianca lived life taking risks and enjoying the moment and we lost her way too soon. Bianca will be...

Dr. Evelyn M. Strange (née Diamant), pediatric dentist, passed away on Saturday, May 14, a few weeks before her 95th birthday, at Holladay Park Plaza in Portland, Oregon. She led a truly spectacular life and leaves behind a void we cannot possibly fill. She was ready to go, and went quite peacefully, which is as much as we could possibly hope. Evelyn devoted her professional life to the advancement of individual and community health through a career that spanned teaching, civic...