Estacada, Oregon Obituaries

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...

Dec 17, 2020

An Estacada resident most of her life, Becky Arnold died at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was 65. Becky JoAnne Staigle was born May 22, 1955 in Portland, Oregon to Leonard and Jeanne (Baker) Staigle. She moved to Estacada when she was 11 years old, where she began to plant roots...

Dec 11, 2020

Gene Leonard Mantei was born Feb. 05, 1947 to Oswald and Alma (Erickson) Mantei in Portland, Oregon. He passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Dec.11,2020 surrounded by his loving family members. He was the second of five children. At the age of 12 Gene moved to the family farm in Damascus Oregon where he had many stories of...

Nov 26, 2020

Longtime Damascus resident, Collene Shaver, died Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was 77. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Collene Lucile Stevens was born June 23, 1943 in Silverton, Oregon to Ronald and Lorene (Ballweber) Stevens. She lived in Marquam, going to Butte Creek Elementary School and graduated High School Molalla in 1961. Collene married...

Nov 19, 2020

Longtime Gresham resident, Donald Collier, died at his home on Thursday, November 19, 2020. He was 92. A private funeral service was held. Donald Glenn Collier was born May 11, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Glenn and Ethel (Heiden) Collier. In 1982, he married Jeannie Sullivan. They made their home in Gresham while he taught at Mt. Hood Community College...

Nov 4, 2020

Longtime Estacada resident, Sharon Jamieson, died at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. She was 80 years old. Private family inurnment will be at Willamette National Cemetery Columbarium. Due to Covid-19, there will be no public service. Sharon Gayle Clark was born October 21, 1940 in Antioch, California to Lauren and Margaret (Horn) Clark. She was a loving and...

Oct 21, 2020

Lifetime Estacada resident, Dale Mofford, died at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was 79. A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 21612 S. Clear Creek Road, Estacada, OR. Dale Oliver Mofford was born February 5, 1941 in Portland, Oregon to Frederick and Edith (Howke) Mofford. He was raised in...

Oct 7, 2020

Charlotte Rice Robinson raised six children (15 of those years in Iran), was a nurse, took care of me after school, fought for racial equality, started an organization to aid refugees that still is alive in Portland today (S.O.A.R.), and taught me to value myself for my mind and my actions. She is the most beautiful woman I know. On...

Oct 3, 2020

Longtime Estacada resident Judy Price, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020. She was 71. Private services were held. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Judith Mary Hecker was born January 27, 1949 in Dickinson, North Dakota to George and Mia Hecker. Growing up the family moved several times and she...

Sep 24, 2020

Longtime Estacada resident, Steven Schmidt died in a Clackamas area hospital on Thursday, September 24, 2020. He was 70. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 11:00 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Springwater Cemetery Columbarium. Steven Robert Schmidt was born August 12, 1950 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Frederic and Loretta (Fink)...

Aug 17, 2020

Longtime Eagle Creek resident, Garrett Ward, died at his home in Estacada on Monday, August 17, 2020. He was 30 years old. A private celebration of his life was held. Garrett Dalton Ward was born January 11, 1990 in Oregon City to Raymond and Carmine (Webb) Ward. They lived in Gladstone until he was 2 years old and moved to...

Aug 11, 2020

Gresham resident, Richard Douglas, died at his home on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was 63 years old. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Richard Lee Douglas was born February 8, 1957 in Portland, Oregon to Robert and Mary (Earp) Douglas. He was raised in Portland and spent his summers with his grandparents in...

Aug 7, 2020

Longtime Estacada resident, Charles O. Stapleton, died at his home on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was 87. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Charles O. Stapleton was born October 3, 1932 in Cromona, Kentucky to Paul and Della (Freeman) Stapleton. He graduated from high school there. He then attended The University of Wyoming...

Jul 24, 2020

Longtime Colton resident, David Christenson, died at his home on Friday, July 24, 2020. He was 58. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. David Alan Christenson was born March 22, 1962 in Portland, Oregon to Oscar and Gloria (Gosso) Christenson. The made their home in Colton where he graduated from high school. After high...