William Anthony “Bill” Pettas passed away peacefully on the evening of January 17, 2022 at Legacy Salmon Creek, surrounded by family, after a long battle with dementia. He was born in 1935 in Buffalo, New York, to Anthony Pettas, an immigrant from the Greek island of Zakynthos, and his wife, Myrtle Pettas, who grew up in eastern Kentucky. As a child, Bill was highly studious, earning top marks in every subject. He was fond of radio broadcasts, enjoying everything from the news...

Steven Danaher, born November 3rd, 1945 to Edward Michael Danaher and Virginia Samuelson Danaher, died suddenly at his NE Portland Home on January 15th, 2022, with his wife Lana by his side. HIs loss is mourned by Lana Danaher, his wife of 49 years, his daughters, Daviree and Stacy, four adult grandchildren and one great-grandson, along with scores of in-laws and his lifetime friend and youthful cohort, Mike. Steve, know as Boppa by his grandchildren, was born on the naval base in Astoria....

Amy passed away early in the morning of Jan 4, 2022 due to breathing issues after a long bout with dementia. Amy was born on August 21, 1923 as Emiko Nigo in Wauna, Oregon. Her father was Takeshi Nigo, her mother was Yoshiko Nigo Nigo, and she had a brother Junichi who was 3 years younger. Her father worked in a sawmill in Wauna. When she was 4 or 5 years old, her parents sent her to Okayama-ken, Japan to be raised by her aunt Chizuru Konda. She finished high school in Japan. She returned...

A viewing for Henry will be held on Monday, January 24th at Rose City Cemetery & Funeral home from 12:00PM until 2:00pm with a burial to follow. 

Annie Mae ("Auntie Ann") was born on August 23, 1933, in Selma, Alabama to the late Samuel and Lucy Dunham West. She accepted Christ at a very early age and was baptized at New Hope Baptist Church. Annie and family moved to Birmingham, Alabama where she attended Hudson Grade School and Carver High School.  In the late fifties, Annie relocated to Portland, Oregon to join her ailing mother and baby sister who had relocated to Portland several years prior. In 1962 Annie married...

Dallas J. Byles, age 26, passed away unexpectedly on December 18th, 2021.  Born on August 20th, 1995 in Clackamas, Oregon to parents Angela Swonger and Anthony Byles. Dallas grew up primarily in Portland, Oregon.  There he attended elementary school and middle school while graduating from St. Helens High School.  Following high school graduation, Dallas worked in various fields including warehouse, HVAC, and most recently, in roofing supply with Dealers Supply Company. ...

Bruce W. Lowe, aged 65 of Portland OR, passed away on December 11th 2021 with loved ones by his side. Bruce was born and lived his whole life in Portland OR. He attended David Douglas High School and graduated in 1974, he then entered the US Marine Corp. where he traveled the world on the USS Nimitz. He left the marines in 1978 and went on to marry Debbie Every in 1979 and had 4 children together, Christopher, Brett, Shauna and Chad. Bruce loved spending time with his family and especially...

Walter Neel Simpson February 2, 1943 – November 23, 2021   Walter was born in Renton, Washington, the second of five children of Neel and Rita Simpson.   In 1955, when he was twelve years old, his family moved to Roseburg, Oregon. He attended school there and then moved to Portland. After training with Goodwill Industries he had a long career, working at Winter Products and Continental Brass as a laborer.   In spite of being born with disabilities, Walt was...