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Barbara Ann Green obituary

Posted on November 9, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

December 11, 1931 to October 20, 2022 Barbara was born in Los Angeles, Calif., in December 1931 to Willis and Barbara Kiggins. The family soon moved back to Portland and stayed there the rest of their lives. She started school … Continue reading →

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Helen Winberg obituary

Posted on November 9, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

February 13, 1934 to September 19, 2022 Helen Dawna (Hays) Winberg “graduated” into her eternal rest laughing with her “granddaughter” Windy, on the evening of Sept. 19, 2022. She was born to Chester and Marjorie Hays at Emanuel Hospital in … Continue reading →

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October 2022 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Posted on October 10, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Hello Friends! Garden Home is busy! This update includes stories about the Big Blow storm of 1962. Thank you for your generous donations, your nice comments, and hopefully, your good intentions to write us a story about your family! If … Continue reading →

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September 2022 News

Posted on September 17, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

In this edition: a Fanno Creek Trail History Walk, School Days exhibit in the library, researching a history walk for downtown Garden Home, road closure for roundabout development at SW 92nd Ave and SW Allen Blvd, remembering Andy Dignan, Crystal … Continue reading →

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September 2022 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Posted on September 17, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Hello Friends! Garden Home is busy! This update includes a Fanno Creek Trail History Walk, School Days exhibit in the library, researching a history walk for downtown Garden Home, road closure for roundabout development at SW 92nd Ave. and SW … Continue reading →

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Andy Friedle Dignan obiturary

Posted on September 16, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

July 12, 1932 to August 9, 2022 Andy passed away peacefully of natural causes in the presence of close family. Born Agnes Ann Friedle to Frank and Alma, it was not until age 8 that a deaf classmate gave her … Continue reading →

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August 2022 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Posted on July 24, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Hello Friends! Garden Home is busy! This update includes Century Home book display, Crystal Steele, Remembering Vlasta Becvar Barber, Fanno Creek Trail History Walk, and The Life and Times of Ross Fogelquist and His Steiner Log House. Thank you for … Continue reading →

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August 2022 News

Posted on July 24, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

In this edition: Century Home book display, Crystal Steele, Remembering Vlasta Nora Becvar Barber, Fanno Creek Trail History Walk, The Life and Times of Ross Fogelquist and His Steiner Log House, Old Market Pub fire and re-opening, 1964 Alpenrose Country … Continue reading →

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Dr. Shelley C. Reece obituary

Posted on June 10, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

April 19, 1936 to December 17, 2021 Oregon’s Arts and Education communities were diminished by the passing of Dr. Shelley C. Reece last Dec. 17, 2021. Shelley was a devoted husband, father, teacher, mentor, scholar, and poet. Born April 19, … Continue reading →

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Donald Arthur “Smitty” Smith obituary

Posted on June 10, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

November 12, 1927 to April 20, 2022 Don Smith passed away peacefully at home in Tigard, Oregon, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, following a month of hospice care surrounded by his family. Born in Portland, he was raised by his mom … Continue reading →

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