Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

May 28, 2021

When asked many years ago what she would want written on her tombstone, Cheryl Anice Ovist-Reed replied, “She gave her all and if that’s not good enough, tough!” There are no better last words for this amazing woman who met every challenge, obstacle and aspiration with strength, compassion, intelligence and perseverance. Often it was her family, friends, colleagues and especially...

May 25, 2021

Ovean “Pete” LaRue. Longtime resident of Estacada. He was born in Steele, Missouri in 1937 to Verna (Dodd) and Ovean LaRue, Sr. Shortly after his father’s death, his mother, step father and sister moved to Oregon. They settled and bought property in Estacada shortly after the war. Pete enlisted in the US Navy in September 1955. During his service he...

May 21, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Wayne Smith, Sr. Aka “The ButtonMan”, a long time Estacada resident, died Friday, May 21, 2021. He was 68. A gathering and viewing will be held Friday, May 28, 2021 at Estacada Funeral Chapel from 4-7 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Tom was born October 26, 1952 in Charleston, South Carolina...

May 6, 2021

Carole Ann Buzza Erickson passed away on May 6, 2021. She was 76 years old. She was born on July 13, 1944 in Kensington, PA. She was the firstborn of Robert and Betty (Wachter) Wardlaw. Carole graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Pasadena Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA.

She met the love of her life, William Ashcroft Buzza, in Malibu,...

May 5, 2021

Mulino resident, Randy Stoner, died at a Clackamas hospital on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. He was 60. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, May 21, 2021 at Springwater Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Randy Owen Stoner was born April 4, 1961 in Long Beach, California to Douglas and Amy...

Apr 30, 2021

Longtime Colton resident, George Hartsell, died Friday, April 30, 2021 in Portland. He was 88 years old. A celebration of his life will be held 10am, Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Estacada First Baptist Church. George Howard Hartsell was born November 25, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to George and Myrtle (Viney) DeMasse. In 1940, he moved to San Diego then...

Apr 26, 2021

Estacada resident, Anne passed peacefully in her sleep at home April 26 after a struggle with cancer.

Anne May Hoffmeister was born December 7, 1933 in Eagle Creek, Oregon to Ernest and Lela Hoffmeister. She married Bob May, May 9, 1954 in a little church in Boring, Oregon. She passed away 13 days short of their 67 anniversary. Anne raised...

Apr 15, 2021

Gresham resident, Sandi Lewis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, April 15, 2021. She was 63 years old. A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Estacada First Baptist Church in Estacada. Born November 10, 1957 to Herbert and Dorothy Trif. She was raised in SE Portland and...

Mar 30, 2021

Long time resident of West Linn, most recently Sandy, Oregon, Marjorie (Maggie) passed on March 30, 2021 at 93. Her creativity and intelligence led her on a long and interesting life. Maggie was born Marjorie C. Coster on February 3, 1928 in Red Lodge, Montana to Raymond and Marjorie (Finley) Coster. Her early childhood was spent along with her sister...

Mar 23, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident, KJ Richer, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was 69. A graveside service, with military honors, will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, April 16, 2021 at Willamette National Cemetery. KJ Richer was born August 23, 1951 in Albany, California to Kenneth and Leanna (Wilson) Richer. After high school, KJ entered into the US Army during...

Mar 20, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident, Diane Garstka, died at her home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. She was 66. A celebration of her life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday April 10, 2021 at Estacada Funeral Chapel. Diane Elaine Gilchrist was born September 18, 1954 in Ocean Falls, BC, Canada to Kenneth and Sabina (Hawkins) Gilchrist. She attended school there until she...

Mar 15, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident Richard "Bruce" Dowers passed away at his home Monday March 15, 2021. He was 62 years old.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Bruce was born March 28, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Richard Harvey and Donna Lee Dowers. He graduated from David Douglas High School in 1976. He spent most of...

Mar 15, 2021

Oregon City resident, Zelda Ulbricht, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at her home. She was 80. A service will be held at Oregon Trail Fellowship 14595 S Henrici Rd. Oregon City, OR 97045 on Friday April 9th at 2 pm Zelda Frances Coy was born February 13, 1941 in Medford, Oregon to Edwin and Zelma (Meyrs) Coy. She moved around...

Mar 14, 2021

Larry Gene Pursel went to be with Jesus on March 14, 2021. Larry was a gentle giant who was known for his love of people and Jesus. Larry was born on August 13, 1962 in Medford, Oregon, the third child and son to Don and Charlotte Pursel. Larry loved to eat from an early age. The doctor put him on...

Mar 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that we report that our precious son, Michael John Maher (aka Weasel), died by suicide March 3, 2022 at his home. He was 51 years old. We are overcome with grief. We believe his life became too much for him. Michael was such a joy, and he freely gave joy to his wide circle of...

Mar 3, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident, John Bess, died March 3, 2021 at a Gresham Hospital. He was 79 years old. A private family gathering and a celebration of his life will be held. Johnny Lee Bess was born July 10, 1941 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Edward and Lois (Davis) Bess. As a child he moved to Estacada where he graduated from high...

Feb 15, 2021

Estacada resident, Eric Petersen, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 15, 2021. He was 61 years old. A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Estacada First Baptist Church in Estacada. Eric Lars Petersen was born August 21, 1959 to Malcom and Mary Petersen. He was raised in...

Feb 7, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident, Delores Zenor, died at her home on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was 88. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, February 12, 2021 at Estacada Funeral Chapel. Private burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Delores Opal Moore was born May 25, 1932 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Everett and Jenny (Church) Moore. As...

Jan 15, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident, Levi Hutchcraft, died at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was 38 years old. A viewing will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Estacada Funeral Chapel. Levi Kane Hutchcraft was born December 27, 1982 in Portland to Danny and Violet (Waybrant) Hutchcraft. He was raised in Boring before moving...

Jan 8, 2021

Longtime Estacada resident Eddy Neal Ready passed away in his home January 8, 2021.

A Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Ed was born in Gould, Oklahoma December 13, 1942 to Mattie N. Moran Ready and Howard Ready. The family traveled to various destinations working crops throughout the years, until finally settling in Yamhill, OR. Ed...