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Category Archives: People
CENTURY HOMES: Robert Pearson
Bob Pearson’s home at 6600 SW Garden Home Road was originally built in 1920. A brief summary of Garden Home in the 1920s is included at the end. In 1993, Bob Pearson moved into his 1920 home and set about … Continue reading
Lee, Zak, and Lois Hyslin, 8285 SW Garden Home Road
The Hyslin property on Garden Home Road at SW 83rd Avenue resembles “old Garden Home.” According to County records, this large home was built in 1930, although the family suspects it might have been earlier. Zachary and Lee Hyslin have … Continue reading
Larry Monk obituary
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
Patty Bonney obituary
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
Barbara Ann Green obituary
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
Helen Winberg obituary
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
Dr. Shelley C. Reece obituary
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
Donald Arthur “Smitty” Smith obituary
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
Remembering Gerry Frank
September 21, 1923 to March 13, 2022 We were sorry to learn of Gerry Frank’s passing on March 13, 2022, aged 98. Gerry was born on September 21, 1923 in Portland to Aaron and Ruth Frank. They lived in SW … Continue reading
Patrick Dignan obituary
February 6, 1931 to January 30, 2021 Born in Albany, Ore., Feb. 6, 1931, Pat died of natural causes this past week. This proud Irishman was the third of four children born to Vera Burke Dignan and Wayne Dignan. Pat … Continue reading