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Thomas J. Lekas obituary

Posted on March 25, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

September 20, 1930 to February 23, 2023 Thomas J. Lekas, 92, peacefully passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 in Vancouver, Wash. He is survived by his family including his beloved wife, Catherine “Cat Bird;” children, James Lekas (Holly), Janet Chapman … Continue reading →

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Nancy Tamborra Donner obituary

Posted on March 25, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

January 6, 1929 to December 21, 2022 On Dec. 21, 2022, Nancy P. Donner passed away peacefully, at her daughter’s home in Camas, Wash., surrounded by her family at 93. Nancy lived in the Garden Home area for 50 years … Continue reading →

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Frank Evans Lesage obituary

Posted on March 25, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

August 8, 1925 to January 22, 2023 Frank Evans Lesage, a 40-year employee of The Oregonian Publishing Co. who left a lasting imprint as the longtime personnel director, passed away Jan. 22, 2023, from natural causes in hospice care in … Continue reading →

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March 2023 UPDATE – Garden Home History Email

Posted on March 7, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Hello to our Garden Home History Friends, do take care of yourselves and each other. Thank you for your generous donations, your nice comments, and hopefully, your good intentions to share your Garden Home memories with us! If you wish … Continue reading →

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Firlock Lane

Posted on February 10, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Firlock Lane (now SW 78th Avenue) was a major street in Garden Home, especially after 1908 when the Oregon Electric trains came. Firlock Lane ran from Garden Home Road north to the railroad tracks, where the Firlock Station shed stood … Continue reading →

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