Category Archives: Obituaries

Obituaries

Lynn and Mike Couch

Posted on July 15, 2025 by GHHP

Editor: Becky Couch Mccrone sent us the following sad news of the passing of her brothers, Lynn and Mike Couch. The family of Fred and Ardella Couch resided in Garden Home from 1953 until Ardella moved to the east side … Continue reading →

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John Monpier Vranizan obituary

Posted on May 28, 2025 by GHHP

[Editor: John’s wife, Carole Vranizan, served on the Garden Home History Project’s Board of Directors in the early formative years. Her many contributions included wonderful bouquets. We send our condolences to Carole and her family over the loss of her … Continue reading →

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Remembering Bob Rummer

Posted on March 1, 2025 by GHHP

Robert ‘Bob’ Leslie Rummer was born in Davenport, Washington, on May 26, 1927, and died at 97 on January 31, 2025. He was married in Newberg, Oregon, on February 25, 1949, to Phyllis Jean Bailey, who was born in Nebraska … 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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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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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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Don Dunbar obituary

Posted on February 25, 2024 by gardenhomehistoryproject

April 3, 1927 to January 31, 2024 Donald Ferguson Dunbar was born April 3, 1927, in his parents’ Buckhorn ranch home, Condon, Ore., and passed away Jan. 31, 2024, at home in Bethany at the age of 96. Donald began … Continue reading →

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Patrick Michael “Pat” Cronin obituary

Posted on September 28, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

August 16, 1941 to August 19, 2023 Patrick Michael “Pat” Cronin passed away peacefully at the age of 82, Aug. 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He will be remembered as a longtime local business owner, family man, and … Continue reading →

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Marjorie Lou Wilder Ross obituary

Posted on August 17, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

June 27, 1925 to July 29, 2023 Days after a family celebration of her 98th birthday, Marjorie laid her frail body down, whispered, “I feel complete…I’m leaving,” and on July 29, 2023, after a quiet two-week sleep, she passed away … Continue reading →

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Gary VandeVenter obituary

Posted on August 17, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

August 5, 1938 to July 19, 2023 Gary Thomas VandeVenter passed away living his life, how he always has, to the fullest and with determination. He believed there are three types of people in this world, those who watch things … Continue reading →

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