Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

May 19, 2024

Adored by his family and friends for nearly 84 years, William “Bill” Hosack still left us too soon. In a world with so many books left to read and questionably tasteful jokes to tell, we know he only left because he wasn’t allowed to stay. 

       Bill was born in Emporia, Kansas on July 9, 1940, but spent most...

May 13, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, DeLoris Bethea, died on Monday, May 13, 2024.   She was 91 years old.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am, Friday, May 24, 2024 at The Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints in Estacada. Burial will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery.

DeLoris Jean Zuber was born December 12, 1932 in Creston, Iowa to Forrest and Elizabeth (Egleston) Zuber....

Apr 29, 2024

Norene Larson Rimberg, died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the age of 97.Norene was born in Seattle Washington on February 8, 1927, to James and Gladys (Culp) Gurley. She was raised with three sisters, Lolly, Marlee and Shirley and one brother Clifford, of which all procede her in death.

She married Edward Larson,...

Apr 20, 2024

Joseph Murry Nacoste (Joe), aged 81, passed away on April 20, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He departed peacefully in his home in Estacada, OR surrounded by loved ones. Born on December 18, 1942 in Louisiana to Albert and Mary Nacoste, Joe touched the lives of those around him with his strength, resilience, and love for feeding people....

Apr 18, 2024

Beatrice Louise Belsey, who passed away on Thursday, April 18 2024, at the age of 95, will be remembered fondly by those who knew her. She was born in Portland, Oregon on December 31, 1928 to Peter and Joyce (Porter) Pettersen.

Beatrice grew up in the Goose Hollow neighborhood of Portland, with most of her extended family having recently relocated from...

Apr 1, 2024

Lifetime Estacada resident, Mckenna Davidson, died April 1, 2024 at a Portland area hospital along with her 21-week unborn son, Walker James Davidson-Ortega due to an automobile accident.  She was 19 years old.

A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 PM Friday, May 10, 2024 at Grace Crossing Bible Church in Estacada.

Mckenna Renee Davidson was born May 28, 2004...

Mar 30, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Happy Rehberg, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Canby. She was 97 years old.A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Estacada Funeral Chapel. Private Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery.Florence Ellen Rehberg was born October 06, 1926 in Portland, Oregon to Irving and Lenora (Kinston) Cadonau. She was raised...

Mar 30, 2024

            Larry Dale Fowler passed away at his home, Saturday, March 30, 2024 at age 71 from cancer. He died peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.

            Larry is survived by his wife, Ronee Lou Fowler of 36 years; brother, Donald Lee Fowler and sister-in-law, Tina Fowler;...

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 26, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Sandra Ellis, died suddenly at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  She was 66 years old.Sandra Lee Ellis was born in Portland, Oregon on March 8, 1958 to Jerry and Linda (Niesen) Ellis. She spent her childhood at Three Lynx where her father was a hydroelectric operator at PGE’s Oak Grove Project. The family moved to...

Mar 17, 2024

Larry Dean Pittman- Obituary

Larry Dean Pittman passed away on March 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that touched the lives of many. Born on October 29, 1952, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to Alvin and Ella Mae (Hewitt) Pittman, Larry was raised in Rural North Carolina alongside his three siblings.  His upbringing on a tobacco farm instilled in him a strong...

Mar 16, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Jerry Erickson, died suddenly at his home onSaturday, March 16, 2024. He was 67 years old.Private family services will be held.Gerald Dean Erickson was born January 23, 1957 in Orofino, Idaho to Donald and Shirley (Hayes) Erickson. At age 12, his family moved to Estacada where he graduated from high school. While in high school, Jerry worked...

Mar 15, 2024

Gold Beach resident Marilyn Skinner passed away March 15, 2024 surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Estacada, Oregon. She was 92 years old.Marilyn Skinner was born to James and Lenore Eggers on July 17, 1931, in Delta, Colorado. She was the oldest of two daughters, having a younger sister Joyce. Her father was a farmer/carpenter, and her mother...

Mar 14, 2024

Former longtime Estacada resident, Duane Day, died on March 14, 2024, at his home in Lake Oswego with his family by his side at the age of 92 years old.

Duane Loren Day was born July 15, 1931, in Stayton, Oregon to Floyd and Neva (Smith) Day.  He was raised in Estacada, graduated from Estacada High School, and continued his education...

Feb 27, 2024

Former Estacada resident, Jerry Hovda, died in Gold Beach, Oregon on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  He was 81 years old.

A graveside service will be held 2pm, Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Pistol River Cemetery in Gold Beach.  

A memorial service will be held 1pm, Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Estacada Funeral Chapel.

Jerald Joseph Hovda was born July 3, 1942 in...

Feb 25, 2024

Edward Ethan Bowman- Born, Hood River Oregon 2-25-40

    

    Ed was raised in Oregon City and Estacada. He joined the Marine Corps in the middle of his senior year in high school, from 1957-1962, he served all over the far east as an infantry weapons armorer. After honorable discharge he worked many jobs, S.P&S Railroad, Fred Meyer INC. as an...

Feb 9, 2024

Feb 7, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Jeffrey Zeits, died Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at his home with this family by his side.  

A celebration of his life, with military honors, will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, February 23, 2024 at Estacada Funeral Chapel.

Jeffrey Lee Zeits was born June 13, 1958 in Portland, Oregon to Jack and Geneva (Pendergrass) Zeits.  He was raised in...

Feb 4, 2024

Nancy Roberts, died Sunday, February 4, 2024 at a care facility in Vancouver, Washington. She was 84.

Nancy Lou Roberts was born June, 21 1939 in Portland, Oregon to Elwood and Anita (Slade) McPheeters. After graduating from Jefferson High School, she married John Roberts on July 28,1961 they were married until he passed away. Nancy worked in the church bookstore until...

Feb 1, 2024

James Dale Barton, died Thursday February 1, 2024 at the age of 68. 



He was born August 3,1955 in Oregon City to Melvin and Bonnie Barton (Ulbricht).

Jim spent the majority of his life as a resident of Colton after moving there as a child and graduating from Colton High School in 1973. He was married to Peggy Hood on August 17th,...