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Obituaries

Kevin J. Freeman obituary

Posted on March 25, 2023 by gardenhomehistoryproject

October 21, 1941 to March 10, 2023 The equestrian world lost one of its most distinguished luminaries March 10, as three-time Olympian Kevin J. Freeman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, in a Portland, Ore. hospital. Kevin, 81, … Continue reading →

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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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Dorothy Mae Johnson (Papadakos) (White) Stevens obituary

Posted on December 20, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

Ormond Beach, FL – Dorothy Mae Stevens of Daytona Beach, FL passed away on April 7, 2022, in view of her beloved Atlantic Ocean at the age of 85. Born in 1936, Dorothy Mae was the youngest of two daughters … Continue reading →

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Larry Monk obituary

Posted on December 20, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

March 2, 1933 to October 11, 2022 Larry, age 89, died peacefully in bed next to his wife of 52 years. Larry graduated from Willamette University in 1955 and from Drew University Seminary in 1958. Larry was a minister in … Continue reading →

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Patty Bonney obituary

Posted on November 9, 2022 by gardenhomehistoryproject

October 17, 1930 to October 22, 2022 Particia Haines Woodard Bonney was born October 17, 1930 in Great Falls, Montana to Francis D Haines Sr and Plesah Macdonald joining siblings Francis Jr and Marjory. The family was often on the … Continue reading →

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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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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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