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Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Estacada, OR area

Larry Dean Pittman

Larry Dean Pittman

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...

Jerry Erickson

Jerry Erickson

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...

Marilyn Skinner

Marilyn Skinner

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...

Duane Day

Duane Day

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...

Jerald Joseph Hovda

Jerald Joseph Hovda

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...

Edward Ethan Bowman

Edward Ethan Bowman

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...

Jeffrey Lee Zeits

Jeffrey Lee Zeits

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...

Nancy Lou Roberts

Nancy Lou Roberts

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...

James Dale Barton

James Dale Barton

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,...

Matthew Shibahara

Matthew Shibahara

Jan 30, 2024

Matthew “Matt” Shibahara passed away after a long battle with terminal illness on January 30, 2024. He was 84 years old. 

 

Matt was born in Parkdale, Oregon on February 6, 1939 to Masahiko and Yoshino Shibahara. He was the sixth of nine children. He faced adversity early in life when at age three, he and his family were forcibly moved from...

Arlene Schaffer

Arlene Schaffer

Jan 28, 2024

Longtime Estacada resident, Arlene Schaffer, died on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at a Portland area hospital.  She was 92 years old.

A celebration of her life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Estacada Funeral Chapel.  Private inurnment will be at Springwater Cemetery.

Lela Arlene Kirk was born May 20, 1931 in Vernonia, Oregon to Arthur and Margaret (Hall)...

Anna Jean Beck

Anna Jean Beck

Jan 28, 2024

Woodburn resident, Anna Beck, died Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home. She was 47.

Anna Jean Beck was born September, 22 1976 in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Lynda (Elizares) Beck. She moved to Oregon as a small child and was raised in Oregon. Her mom eventually remarried to Michael Bufton. They got off to a rough start, but eventually...

Lewis E. Bavart

Lewis E. Bavart

Jan 1, 2024

Longtime Molalla resident Lewis Bavart, died Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home. He was 76.Lewis was born October 18, 1947 in Oregon City, Oregon to Alfred and Corrine (Gardner) Bavart. He was raised in Estacada where he graduated from high school. After graduation, he entered the Navy and remained in until 1971 when he was honorably discharged. Lewis then...

Lawrence Paul Leetch

Lawrence Paul Leetch

Dec 27, 2023

Longtime Estacada resident, Lawrence “Larry” Leetch, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was 86.

Lawrence Paul Leetch was born November 6, 1937 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lawrence and Marilyn Parks. He was raised in Portland where he graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. Larry entered into the United States Army, served as an infantryman for 4 years and...

Ernie Sugden

Ernie Sugden

Dec 27, 2023

 

Longtime Estacada resident Ernie Sugden died Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was 81 years old.

Ernest Harold Sugden was born October 24, 1942 in Spokane, Washington to Harold and Harriet Sugden. As a child, his family moved to Newberg where he graduated from high school. Ernie entered into the United States Navy, served as a medical corpsman for...

Frank James Kelley

Frank James Kelley

Dec 24, 2023

Longtime Estacada resident, 40 year old Frank Kelley, passed on December 24, 2023.  He was a beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend.

Frank James Kelley was born February 14, 1983, in Coos Bay, Oregon to Frank and Jane Kelley.   In 1991 his family moved to Estacada where he graduated from Estacada High School in 2001, he then enlisted...

Del Stevens

Del Stevens

Dec 18, 2023

 

Longtime Estacada resident, Del Stevens, died suddenly at his home on Monday, December 18, 2023.  He was 79.

Delmar Samuel Stevens was born May 16, 1944 in Portland, Oregon to Loris and Marie (Reems) Stevens. He was raised in Portland where he graduated from Franklin High School. He attended Portland State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in...

Jeffrey Allen Deckert

Jeffrey Allen Deckert

Dec 15, 2023

Longtime Estacada resident Jeffrey Deckert, died Friday, December 15, 2023 at a hospital in Gresham. He was 61.

Jeffrey was Born on September 10, 1962 in Portland, Oregon to Richard and Shirley (Meeds) Deckert. He was raised in Estacada where he went to school and graduated. Jeffrey married Lora Jane Burrow on May 29, 1987 in Estacada, Oregon. He worked...

Cleo Jean Pierson

Cleo Jean Pierson

Dec 11, 2023

 

Cleo Pierson, passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on Monday December 11, 2023

She was 83 years old. A celebration of life will be held later.

Cleo was born December 7, 1940, in Underwood, North Dakota to Leonard and Esther (Jesser) Holznagel. Cleo and her family lived in many locations throughout the west...

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