OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

Rev. Dr. Otis F. Brown, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Otis F. Brown, Sr.

Dec 11, 2011

Otis Frank Brown, Sr., born February 15, 1924, was the second child and first son of Charlie and Cordie Brown in Kendleton, Texas. God called him home while surrounded by his family on Sunday December 11, 2011 at 11:00 p.m. At birth he was deathly ill however God healed his young body so he could fulfill his great purpose in...

Charles Howard Betz

Charles Howard Betz

Dec 4, 2011

Charles Howard Betz was born in Portland, Oregon on July 1, 1918 to Charles and Nora Betz. He passed away on December 4, 2011 in Portland at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Betz; children: Chuck Betz, Fred Betz, and Karl Towle; and a host of other family members and friends.

Memorial Service...

Melvin Susumu Takeuchi

Melvin Susumu Takeuchi

Dec 3, 2011

Melvin passed away peacefully on Dec. 3, 2011, after a brave fight against lung cancer this past year. He was born in Weiser, Idaho to Masao and Masumi Takeuchi, and is survived by siblings: Donald (Annie), Robert (Joyce), Nancy, Kathy(Mike), and 5 nieces and nephews. Mel attended Parkrose High prior to getting his teaching degree at Pacific University. After serving...

Carnell Anderson

Carnell Anderson

Dec 1, 2011

Carnell (Frazier) Anderson was born on February 2, 1914 in Trinity, Texas to Murph and Hattie Frazier. To this five children were born, two sons, Jack and Vern, and three daughters, Carnell, Opal, and Murphy. Their father passed away when they still lived in Trinity. After his death their mother moved the family to Lufkin, Texas. Later she met and...

Laura Maxene Clausnitzer Arndt

Laura Maxene Clausnitzer Arndt

Nov 23, 2011

Laura Maxene Clausnitzer Arndt died November 23, 2011 in Sonora, California. She was 95 and had been afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Red Bluff, California, in 1916 to Richard Maxwell and Laura Mabel Melvin Clausnitzer, Mrs. Arndt was raised in nearby Gerber, and graduated from Red Bluff High School in 1934. In February 1936, she was awarded a diploma...

Evelyn Drayer

Evelyn Drayer

Nov 17, 2011

Evelyn Drayer was born May 15, 1931 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She departed this life on November 17, 2011, in Portland, Oregon. She was one of four children birthed by Betty Harris. After being born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Betty Harris and Willie Johnson, the family moved to Denver, Colorado. She resided in Denver, graduating from high school, and meeting Eddie...

Virginia Carol Burback

Virginia Carol Burback

Nov 16, 2011

Virginia (Gini) passed away peacefully from complications of Lou Gehrig's Disease, holding hands with the Love of her Life, her husband Bob and her son Brian. She was raised in the Adventist Missionary Field, living most of her life in Karachi, Pakistan. As a young girl she traveled by train to attend school at Vincent Hill Academy in Mussoorie, India....

Ralph Stanley Master

Ralph Stanley Master

Nov 11, 2011

Read Ralph Master's Obituary and Guestbook on www.rosecityfuneralhome.com.

Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Sunday, November 27, 2011, 2:00 PM

Cemetery

Rose City Cemetery 5625 N.E. Fremont St. Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Monday, November 28, 2011,

Michael John Miller

Michael John Miller

Nov 11, 2011

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael John Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Kary Tardy

Kary Tardy

Nov 1, 2011

In loving memory of a dear lady who most knew as "Grannie" also known as Kary Tardy. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and a friend of many. After having fought a long battle of illness Kary passed away peacefully at her home residing in the Marquis Care Center at Piedmont on November 1, 2011. She was born...

Ilse S. Lokting

Ilse S. Lokting

Oct 31, 2011

Lokting, Ilse (Schiff) 84 Sept. 20, 1927 Oct. 27, 2011 Ilse Sigrid Schiff, wife of Robert Stanley Lokting, passed away peacefully Oct. 27, 2011, at age 84. She was surrounded by her devoted husband and five loving children who admire her for many things, not the least of which is her courageous 24-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Ilse was born...

Lawrence Alfonso Alberti

Lawrence Alfonso Alberti

Oct 29, 2011

Lawrence passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Born in Wagoner, Ok., he came to Oregon with relatives in a covered wagon in 1921. Lawrence eventually settled in Portland with his mother, Bessie Alberti and brother Tom Alberti. Lawrence was a graduate of Benson Polytechnic High School , where he excelled in track and was a City Broad jump...

Brandie Marlene Sofich Baker

Brandie Marlene Sofich Baker

Oct 27, 2011

Brandie was born in Milwaukie, OR on Sept. 30, 1974 to Dawn and Rodney Sofich. She met and married Chris Baker in Portland. They have one son, Paxton. She is survived by her Husband, Chris; Son, Paxton; Mother, Dawn, Father Rodney Sofich; Brother, Rodney; In-laws: Diana and Jim Baker; Brother in law, Norm; and many aunts and uncles. A celebration...

Sharon Grace Simonson

Sharon Grace Simonson

Oct 23, 2011

Sharon was born on December 25, 1948 in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada to Wilhelm and Hilda Friesen. She was married to Darryl Simonson, and she had worked as an administrative assistant for the school district. She passed away at her home in Oregon City on October 23rd at the age of 62. She is survived by her husband, Darryl; her...

Kate Boyer

Kate Boyer

Oct 21, 2011

Cryptside Service

Rose City Funeral Home 5625 Northeast Fremont Street Portland , OR US 97213-1754 Thursday, October 27, 2011, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Johnnie Ikuo Nozaki

Johnnie Ikuo Nozaki

Oct 21, 2011

Johnnie was born to Enkichi and Some Nozaki in Portland, Oregon. He met and married Afton Fujimoto and the two raised four children. Johnnie was a business owner in the Portland Metro area.

Service

Abernathy Center 606 15th St. Oregon City , OR US 97045 Sunday, November 13, 2011, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Hazel Louise Lambert

Hazel Louise Lambert

Oct 19, 2011

Hazel Young was born to Cassius Clay and Golden Theresa Young in Portland, Oregon. She met and married Lloyd G. Lambert and they raised two daughters, Eunice and Sandra. Hazel worked as a clerk in retail in the Portland area. She was very involved in her family and often cared for many of the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Hazel is...

Joseph Manson Payton

Joseph Manson Payton

Oct 16, 2011

Joseph Manson Payton was born in Portland Oregon to Harry and Lielia Payton. He was called home to glory October 16th, 2011. Just one month short of his 80th birthday. Joe's home going celebration will be held at 11:00am Friday October 28th 2011, at Hughes Memorial UMC, 111 NE Failing St., Portland OR, 97212. There will also, be a viewing...

Jessie E. Quinn

Jessie E. Quinn

Oct 5, 2011

Jessie Emma Quinn was born in Tylertown, Mississippi on January 30, 1931. She was the third oldest child born to Wright Brumfield, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Collins. Jessie grew up in the Rose of Sharon Church of God in Christ, and professed her love for Christ at an early age. She attended Carver High School in Tylertown. Jessie was united...

Patricia J. Jensen

Patricia J. Jensen

Oct 2, 2011

Patricia Jean Jensen was born on January 29, 1927 in Lemmon, South Dakota to Arthur and Alma Berquist. She was married to Jens Jensen, who preceded her in death in 1992. She was a homemaker, and had been a social worker for Camp Fire. Patricia passed away on October 2, at the age of 84. She is survived by her...

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