“To know how to wish is the secret of success.” Jackson Winters, 91, died peacefully in Portland, Oregon, on April 21, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1929 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Newt Winters and Eliza Humphrey Winters. Jackson married Marilyn Anita Whaley, his high school girlfriend, on April 16, 1954 in Brockton, Massachusetts. Marilyn, a committed worldwide community leader and volunteer, died unexpectedly on January 7, 2018 in Bakersfield, California where the couple was...

Mary Ann was born in Fresno, California, on July 31, 1936, to Hans and Marie Pedersen, the second of two children. When she was 7, the family moved to Portland, Oregon and, while Portland became her home, she fondly remembered the early days in California including a persistent love of California poppies. Mary Ann attended the Oregon College of Education in Monmouth where she met Bill Briggs.  They were soon married on September 17, 1955.  The couple initially settled in the...

On Saturday March 1, 1952 a baby girl was born who the world became to know as Shearon P. Sweet. She was the first Born to the late Barbara Wilson of Tacoma, Washington. Shearon grew up in a Military family and traveled all over the world during her childhood. Living in Washington, Germany, Hawaii and various other stations of the US armed forces. Shearon attended Lincoln High School  in Tacoma , Washington as a part of the class of 1970. Growing up She enjoyed spending time with her...

Mary Jane Everist died of natural causes March 7, 2021 at the age of 95 and will be deeply missed by her adoring family. Her smile and giving heart shall never be forgotten. Mary Jane was born Dec. 29, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Clyde H. Spencer and Mary McCann Spencer. Mary Jane was always a friend to the newcomer as she was often a newcomer to many rural communities of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon declaring Bend, Ore., as her hometown in 1938. She graduated from Oregon State College...

Julio Aurelio Ku Jimenez was born June 21, 1996. It was a sunny Portland, OR day.  He was the joy of his parents Aurelio Ku Interian and Teresa Jimenez Serralta. He was their second child and the first and only male.  He is survived through his parents, and his two sisters Marisol and Janette. His nephews Rayden and “Baby A” (Adryan) and his dog, Keef.  He is also survived through his extended family and friends.   Julio was an amazing friend, brother,...

Sara McNeil passed away on February 24th, 2021 after a full life.  She was living at Monterey Court Memory Facility and was comfortable in her daily routine of snacks and caregivers checking on her until the very end of her life. She would have been celebrating her 65th Wedding Anniversary in June and her 90th Birthday in October. Raised in Ottumwa, Iowa by parents Merrill and Anna Welch, she was very involved in church, Campfire Girls and other community activities. She graduated from...

Zoya Medvedeva left this world to be with her loving God on February 14th, 2021, she was 82 years young. Zoya is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and a pillar to so many. Zoya was the kindest and most selfless person you would ever meet.  She is a superhero to so many. One of her granddaughters made the statement, “I hope that I’m half the woman she was.” Her life was not easy; she endured many hardships such as hunger, sickness,...