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Estacada, Oregon Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Estacada, OR area
Miriam Lois Wheat
Jan 31, 2025
Miriam Lois Wheat left this life with her firstborn at her side and met her personal Lord and Savior on January 31, 2025. She was reunited with her late husband Dewey (Ed) after waiting for almost 25 years.
Miriam was born July 8, 1936, in Corning, California to Eldon and Bertha Cripe, née Boyd, joining 3 siblings who have all preceded...
Doris Faye Lee
Jan 29, 2025
Doris Faye Lee, a cherished daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on January 29, 2025, after a long and courageous fight with cancer. Born on May 13, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio, Doris lived a life filled with determination, strength, and a profound sense of duty that touched everyone she met.
Throughout her career, Doris worked as a construction flagger for many...
Janice Marie Slater
Jan 21, 2025
Janice Marie Slater, aged 74, of Estacada, passed away on January 21, 2025, at a local hospital.
Born on April 3, 1950, in Portland, Janice was the third child and second daughter of Helen and Darrell Slater. She was born with a full head of bright red hair perpetuating a family distinction dating back to her great grandmother, Linna Chamberlain. Being...
Joy Nicole Killian
Jan 17, 2025
Joy Nicole Killian passed away at her home on January 17, 2025 at the age of 34.
Born in Eugene on September 30, 1990, Joy was later embraced by her loving adoptive parents, Barbara and Elery Killian. She spent her formative years in Milwaukie before moving to Salem in 2008, where she proudly graduated from McKay High School. For the past...
Pauline "Polly" Rosella Nelson
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...
Becky Brown
Jan 11, 2025
Becky Brown passed away peacefully, surrounded by her beloved family, on January 11, 2025.
Born Rebecca Ann Fertig on July 24, 1948, in Hallock, Minnesota, Becky was the daughter of Glen and Blanche Fertig. She later moved to Estacada, where she completed her high school education. She married Randy Brown, with whom she shared a wonderful life until his passing.
Becky dedicated...
Stephen L. Castle
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...
Mary Helen Plumb
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...
Val Garrison
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...
Hilde Mizee Cook
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...
Edwin P. Richards
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...
Shirley V. Dunsmuir
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...
Randy Wayne Graham
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...
Floyd Allen Scribner Jr.
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...
Dustin Ryan Nash
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...
Shane Eugene McKay
Nov 27, 2024
Shane Eugene McKay was born May 27, 1984 in Idaho Falls Idaho. He was such a blessing to his family. He was a happy, energic little boy, full of life and adventure. Always wanting to be outside as long as he didn't have to get dirty.
At age 3 his little brother Christopher was born. Shane loved to help with his...
Carol Ann Larison
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...
Rosalee Schiewe
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...
Helen Louise Proffitt
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...
Roderick Michael McCallum
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...
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