Richard (Dick) Wilkes passed away after a long decline in health. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren during his final days.             Dick was a native of Portland, Oregon. He attended Holy Redeemer Elementary School through eighth grade and graduated from Jefferson High School. During World War II and shortly after, he served as a military police officer. Later, he went on to pursue a degree in education at Portland...

Johnny R. Williams Sr. of Portland went to be with his Lord April 30, 2019. Johnny was born June 3, 1925  in Blossom Texas. Johnny would grow up in a family of 7 boys and 2 girls. He attended Brooker T. Washington High School in Bohman Texas.  Graduating from high school in 1944 Johnny enlisted into the Army.  During his service in the Army, Johnny was station in Okinawa Japan and later served during the Korean War.  He loved fishing and hunting and all sports especially...

Dorothy Jane Lessard was born to John and Mary Walker in Portland, Oregon on February the 21st in 1924. She was married to the love of her life Noel (Rocky) Lessard at age 16 and experienced this world at his side for more than 78 years until her passing on April the 10th of 2019. Dorothy  was the loving mother of three sons, Aaron Douglas, Stanley Dean and John Edward. As well, her daughter in laws Molly and Nancy were each a precious part of her world and happiness. She is survived by...

Richard M (Dick) Bigness 93 of Portland passed away March 31st 2019 in Sandy. Born June 24th 1925 to Norwegian immigrants Halton and Madeline Bigness. He was the oldest of three children followed by Betty (Higgins) and Glenn Bigness. Dick postponed graduating high school to serve with the United States Merchant Marines during World War Two. He was assigned to the T-2 tanker Beuna Vista Hills in the South Pacific in 1945. In 1952 Dick met and soon thereafter married the love of his life,...

Susan touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met. Her sweet smile and special way she talked to others will always be remembered. Susan was kind, compassionate and often put the needs and wants of others ahead of hers. Susan was the first born child to Joyce and Thomas Panage on November 25th, 1956, at Emmanuel Hospital. She grew up in Portland, Oregon. She was a member of the "Camp Fire Girls" at a young age. She played the piano for "Junior Choir" at Calvary...

Tracy Ann Self passed away on  March 14th, 2019. She was 35 years old. Tracy was born in Portland, Oregon to Marvin & Cathy on November 28th, 1983.  She went to school in West Linn, Oregon City & St. Helens, Oregon.  Always a free spirit, Tracy would best be remembered for her love of nature, that loud laugh that you could hear across any room, and her quirky sense of humor. She had many friends that she cherished very much, was the handiest person you know, and...

Zachary John Marquez born and raised in Portland, OR, was a cowboy who found his calling once he moved to Wyoming and discovered he had a way with horses and mules. Last year he worked at Swan Mountain Outfitters as a back-country packer and guide and looked forward to a return to infamy in April. While others would hardly call his canvas tent with no running water paradise, Zach was thrilled to sleep practically under the stars every night. A perennial hunter, he spent many seasons...

Ronald Duane Blinsman was born October 18, 1938 in Minnesota. He passed away on February 23rd, 2019 at his home in Portland, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his wife O'Leah, and his son Christopher and stepdaughter Carrie. Among his survivors are sons Kenneth Blinsman of San Diego, Steven Blinsman of Vancouver WA, Daughter Cindy Schiff of San Diego, stepson John Noah, Wenatchee, WA. Also numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, brother Harmon Blinsman of Beavercreek, and...