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November 11, 2024 Veteran’s Day bell ringing at Trader Joe’s

Posted on December 8, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

On November 11, 2024, from 11 AM to 1 PM we rang the historic bell hanging in Trader Joe’s to celebrate Veteran’s Day. Thanks to Trader Joe’s management and staff for accommodating the bell ringing. Thanks also to the Garden … Continue reading →

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October 2024 UPDATE – Garden Home History

Posted on October 29, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

In this edition: Veterans Day Bell Ringing at Trader Joes 11 am to 1 pm, Monday November, 11, 2024, Displays At the Garden Home Library, Halloween Graveyard, Elaine “Pidg” Hagen Andrews, Closing of Shari’s, and In Memoriam: Leigh Wilcox. Hello … Continue reading →

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Leigh Wilcox obituary

Posted on October 29, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

April 25, 1935 to August 27, 2024 Born in Deadwood, S.D., to Dr. Richard and Barbara Wilcox, the family moved to Pendleton, Ore., where he spent the formative years of his life. After moving to West Slope, he attended Raleigh … Continue reading →

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Interview with Elaine “Pidg” Hagen Andrews

Posted on October 29, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

When Elaine (nickname: Pidg) was 7 years old (in the late 40s) her family including an older brother (Buz) and sister (Pat) moved to the house on Oleson Road next to Hunt Club Lane in Garden Home. Her father wanted … Continue reading →

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Ronald E. Johnston obituary

Posted on August 18, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

January 19, 1948 to July 16th, 2024 Ronald (Ron) Eric Johnston passed away on July 16th, 2024 in Dant, OR. While his family wishes that they were there with him, Ron was as stubborn as they come so it is … Continue reading →

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August 2024 UPDATE – Garden Home History

Posted on July 30, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

In this edition: Celebrating Local Olympians, Changes along the Fanno Creek Trail, and Old Market Pub and Brewery Meet and Greet. Hello to our Garden Home History Friends –  We hope you enjoy the occasional pleasant day and take good … Continue reading →

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Kit Bowen Chapter Three

Posted on May 28, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

[This third installment by Kit Bowen was submitted to us via gardenhomehistory@gmail.com on April 28th, 2024. Thanks for this new chapter, Kit! You can read Kit’s first chapter Kit Bowen and his second chapter Wobbling Into My Past by Kit Bowen.] The Portland Golf … Continue reading →

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Jewel Beck Lansing obituary

Posted on May 28, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Jewel and Ron Lansing were important community members who lived up Garden Home Road. Jewel was elected as the Auditor for Multnomah County and City of Portland in the 1970s and 1980s. Her obituary shares many of her achievements and … Continue reading →

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May 2024 UPDATE – Garden Home History

Posted on May 5, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

In this edition: Rich and Charold Baer rose garden in Garden Home, and Ernest and Melba Cook. Hello to our Garden Home History Friends – Spring is here with its lovely sun and of course, a few days of rain … Continue reading →

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Ernest and Melba Cook, one of the earliest families in Garden Home

Posted on April 30, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Submitted by Louise (Cook) Jones, April 2024 Our parents Melba and Ernest Cook, with daughter Patti who was born in 1939, moved to Garden Home in 1941. Their house was second from the corner off Garden Home Road, at 8107 … Continue reading →

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