Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

Jan 14, 2025

Pauline (Polly) Rosella (Steenson/Melton) Nelson passed away on January 14, 2025. Born in 1922 (along with her twin sister) in Barnes, Kansas, Polly lived a long and productive life. In 1940, Pauline married Clarence Melton and they had 3 boys, Don, Jim, and Larry. Pauline married Virgil Nelson in 1971 and they farmed berries in Eagle Creek, OR until their...

Jan 11, 2025

Stephen Leroy Castle, aged 84, passed away on January 11, 2025. Born in Portland to Margaret and David Castle, Stephen was a proud graduate of Cleveland High School.

His professional journey began with Western Electric, and at the age of 22, he honorably served in the Army. In 1975, he married Janice Sleeper in Citrus Heights, California, marking the beginning of...

Jan 9, 2025

Born in Eu Clair Wisconsin on December 14th, 1931, it is wholly appropriate to say that Mom was a woman of her era, except for a couple of interesting things. We kids all remember her young girl stories about growing up in Salt Lake City not as a Mormon, appreciating the straight forward, non-judgmental way in which she described holding...

Dec 29, 2024

Longtime Gresham resident, Val Garrison, died on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Portland. He was 77 years old.

Michael Val Garrison was born February 14, 1947 in Nampa, Idaho to Harlan and Helen (Howell) Garrison. Val enjoyed his family and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Val is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter Nicolle...

Dec 27, 2024

It is with immense joy in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Hilde Cook of Colton, Oregon, who joined the angels in Heaven on December 27, 2024, and now rests in the arms of Jesus Christ. Although she is deeply missed in this earthly life, we find great comfort in knowing that we will see her...

Dec 26, 2024

Lifetime Estacada/Eagle Creek Resident, Ed Richards died while hospitalized December 26, 2024.

 

Edwin Paxton Richards was born March 02, 1946 in Oregon City, Oregon to George and Alice (Smyser) Richards. He was raised in Eagle Creek and Estacada, where he graduated from high school. Ed married Janice Archer in 1968, they remained married for 51 years, until Janice passed in 2019.

Ed...

Dec 16, 2024

Shirley Vivian Humes, born on January 2, 1935, in Portland, Oregon, to Edna and Floyd Humes, passed away peacefully after a life filled with love and dedication. Raised in Eagle Creek, Oregon, she was a proud graduate of Estacada High School class of 1953.

In her early years, Shirley married Frank Dunsmuir, and together they shared many cherished moments until his...

Dec 15, 2024

Randy Wayne Graham, age 63, of Estacada, Oregon, tragically passed away on December 15, 2024. Born on August 30, 1961, to Carolyn and Shelton Graham in Portland, Oregon, Randy was raised in Estacada before moving to Fresno, California, where he completed his high school education.

Upon returning to Estacada, Randy established his own welding business, "RWG Welding," which reflected his passion...

Dec 13, 2024

Floyd Allen Scribner Jr. peacefully passed away on December 13, 2024, at the age of 55 in a hospital in Salem, Oregon.

Born on June 22, 1969, in Portland, Oregon, Floyd was the son of Floyd and Joyce Scribner. He spent his early years in Portland before moving to Salem at the age of 18. Floyd cherished many adventures throughout his...

Dec 6, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Dustin Ryan Nash, tragically passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of 43 due to complications of his tracheostomy in Portland, Oregon. A beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Dustin's sudden passing has left a deep void in the hearts of all who knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, December...

Nov 20, 2024

Carol Ann Larison, born on November 30, 1964, in Redmond, Oregon, passed away peacefully on November 20 2024, Carol was a loving devoted wife and mother, cherished sister, and a beloved friend to many. 

Carol's life was marked by her unwavering love for her husband and family. She was the proud mother of five children, three sons and two daughters, who...

Nov 20, 2024

Rosalee Schiewe

April 12, 1930 – Nov. 20, 2024



Rosalee was born on April 12, 1930 in Broadwater, Nebraska. She passed away at her home in Molalla on Nov. 20th at the age of 94. She was the daughter of Frank and Nellie Matson. As a child, her family moved to Wyoming where she attended Whistle creek school and graduated from Powell...

Nov 15, 2024

Helen Louise Proffitt (nee Murray), born on August 5, 1936, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, was the daughter of the late John Ealy Jackson Murray and Hattie Vivian White. She grew up alongside eight siblings, three of whom died in infancy, and faced the heartbreaking loss of her mother at the tender age of 10. Her father later remarried, and Helen...

Nov 8, 2024

Estacada resident, Roderick McCallum, died peacefully in his home, November 9, 2024. He had been battling cancer for the past year. He leaves behind his daughter and sister. Rod was 66 but retired several years ago as a diesel mechanic and moved to Estacada to spend his days hunting and fishing, and enjoying his close friends who shared in his...

Nov 7, 2024

Marlys Ann Estola passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.

Born Marlys Ann Toppila May 28, 1937, in Lakota, North Dakota. 

She was the daughter of Otto and Vieno Toppila. Following her family's relocation to Warrenton, Oregon, Marlys attended Warrenton high school graduating as valediction. Twenty years later, she acquired an Associate Degree in Art from Red Rocks Community College in Denver, Colorado....

Oct 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ken Brown, a beloved resident of Estacada, who left us on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 62. Ken's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Kenneth Dale Brown was born on May 30 1962, to Johnny Mack and Rose Brown in San Jose,...

Oct 22, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved brother and Son, Ashley aka Ace Cyril Carlson, who left us on 10-21-2024. He was 42 years old.

Ace, as he was fondly called by friends and family, was born on 07-27-1982 to Julia and Richard Carlson in Portland. He grew up in Estacada, where he went through...

Sep 27, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Debbie Hobby, died on Friday, September 27, 2024 in Gladstone. She was 56 years old.

A private family gathering will be held.

Deborah Lynn Reed was born May 25, 1968 in Gresham, Oregon to Don and Emily (Wilson) Reed. She was raised in Gresham and graduated from Sam Barlow High School. She later married David Hobby and settled in...

Sep 23, 2024

Stephen Hayes, aged 76, passed away on September 23, 2024.

Stephen was born on June 15, 1948, in Tillamook Oregon, he was a beloved son of Dr. Clemens and Martha Hayes. Spent his formative years in Tillamook where he graduated from the Tillamook high school where he enjoyed playing on the football team. Cecelia Naegeli was his high school sweet heart and...