On November 4, 2019, surrounded by her loving family, Dorothy Marie Reid made her final transition to live eternally with our Lord God Almighty. Dorothy (Graham) Reid was born April 28, 1933 in Shreveport, Louisiana to adoring parents Lee & Mable Graham. She shared her parents with 5 sisters and 3 brothers. It was during the historic Great Black Migration from the South that the Graham family decided to leave Louisiana and relocate to the Northwest.  Dad Lee Graham was attracted to...

Services for Kevin Leab will be on Tuesday, November 12th at St. Rita Catholic Church at 11:00AM

Bob was the beloved baby of the Garibbo family, born in 1960 in the Mt. Tabor area a half mile from where Dad was born. He was a happy child and had a dog, cat, rabbit, chipmunks, finches and an aquarium. He had grade school bongo parties in the basement and went to Benson Tech High School. He majored in electrical engineering, welding, drafting and foundry. He played classical guitar and created metal sculptures, which he sold. He was a camp counselor baseball couch, and was a catcher in...

Dean McCrea Sept. 25, 1955 - Oct. 26, 2019 On Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 Dean McCrea—a Portland native who touched the hearts of all who knew him—passed away at the age of 64 after battling a long illness. Dean was born Sept. 25, 1955 at Emanuel Hospital and was adopted at birth by his parents David Meriwether McCrea and Ruth Arliss McCrea. He graduated from Parkrose High School in 1973 and graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in 1983 with a degree in Communications. Dean was a...

Don was born in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from Benson High School. He then went on to get his Commercial Electrician's License.  He was a member of the IBEW Local #48.   Don is survived by his Sons: Chad(Ember); Travis, (Desirae); Zach, Granddaughter: Madi Mother: Carol Anderson, (Dave); Father: Bob, Sister: Sharon Marsh, (Troy); Nephew: Tyler Marsh; Niece: Sydney Marsh Stepsisters: Shannon Doolittle and Morgan Anderson.   Don was a loving and caring Dad,...

Alfred John Schedler   July 29, 1923 – October 23, 2019.  Reverend Alfred Schedler died on  October 23, 2019, passing peacefully into God’s presence.  Born in Portland, Oregon, Alfred was the youngest of four boys in Jack and Helen Schedler’s home. After graduating from Benson Polytechnic High School, he attended college in Portland before serving in the United States Army during World War Two in England, France and post-war Germany.  After the...

Nancy Lousie East (Patrone) was born in Portland, Oregon 12/04/1958 and passed on 10/23/2019. She was a loving wife to Ronald Lee East for 31 years and a blessing to his son Ronald Jr.  (Buddy).  She is survived by her husband Ronald Lee East, Step son Ron Jr (Buddy), mother Ella Patrone (Rambo) Sister Shelly Arnold (Patrone), Brother Billy Patrone, nephew Blake, niece Amanda, and her best friend RC Carlson. Nancy was best known for her love of cats and the movie Gone with the...

We lovingly remember and treasure the life of Richard Castleton Riddle.  Born on January 17th, 1941, and dying on October 18th, 2019, Dick was raised in Portland, graduating from Cleveland High School and later studying business at Portland State University.  He went on to work for Boeing as a wing and cockpit inspector. He later held a lengthy career in the printing industry and sales. Dick married the former Linda Davis in 1974, adopting her two daughters Sherry and Sheila. Dick...