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Maxine Blom Troolin Hale
Dec. 29, 1920 – Jan. 10, 2010
Beloved mother and wife Maxine Blom Troolin Hale married Sidney Troolin in 1945 and over the next eight years gave birth to their four children. Sid died of cancer in 1967. In 1968 she married Murray Hale. She is survived by Murray, son Perry Troolin, daughters Patricia Troolin, Pamela Cornell, Penny Troolin Holcomb, sister Alona Peterson, three grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Maxine attended St. Olaf College during the Depression and was forced to drop out for financial reasons, ultimately graduating from a Minneapolis secretarial school in 1943. She worked as a medical secretary. The family held a private service for her at Lake Oswego United Church of Christ. Memorials may be sent to the Maxine Hale Fund, Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., Lake Oswego, OR 97034. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Beverly Henry
Beverly Henry, of Clackamas, Oregon, passed away at her home on January 9, 2010, at the age of 77. Beverly was born to Reuben Lorenzo Cross and Alice Lucille Johnson in Minot, North Dakota on March 12, 1932. She married Ronald Eugene Henry and the couple had five children together.
Beverly is survived by her son, Reuben L. Henry, and daughters, Ronnee J. McComb, Riki J. McNeagle, Rae J. Norton and Renee J. Whiteman. A service was held on January 16, 2010, at Resurrection Lutheran Church at 1:00 pm. Her remains will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery where she will be reunited with her late husband, Ronald. Arrangements were made with Emily’s Cremation & Burial.
John Jones
September 21, 1924 – January 9, 2010
Milwaukie, Oregon
John, 85, passed away peacefully at home. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He was born and raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania. In high school John was a drummer in the marching band. John was married to the love of his life, Jerri, for almost 66 years. They traveled extensively together while John was in the Navy. He was a courageous Gunners Mate in World War II. After the Navy, he worked in Pennsylvania for the rail road. John and his family then moved to Indio, California to enjoy the warmer climate while working for the Southern Pacific Rail Road. The family relocated to Canoga Park, California. John worked for Jeep Chrysler in El Segundo and was then transferred to the Milwaukie, Oregon location. John had his private pilot’s license and loved flying airplanes for 61 years! His children and grandchildren have fond memories of going flying with him. All the neighborhood families on “the circle” loved stopping by to chat with John & Jerri and enjoyed homemade ice cream, their specialty! Many summers were spent with visits from the grand-kids. The love that John and Jerri had for each other was admired by all. We are comforted by knowing that they are back together again. John was an amazing man and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his Daughters Judy Eitel of Huntsville, TX, Carol Thomas (Bill) of Pagosa Springs, CO and Robin Love (Eric) of Simi Valley, CA. Grandchildren Amity Duettra (Mike) of Gig Harbor, WA, Joe Thomas (Heather) of Simi Valley, CA, Jamie Bryant (Daniel) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Halerin Ferrier (William) of Sacramento, CA, Caitlin Love of Porter Ranch, CA, Airman Evan Love (Kimberly) of Simi Valley, CA and Great-Grandchildren Ansley and Jack Duettra, Cole and Roxy Thomas, Emily and Ashley Bryant. Dear family friends whom helped so much, Rhea and Deveral Wayment, Nancy Wright, Jack and Candie Carlisle, Mike and Cindy Sutliff, the Costine Family and friends and neighbors of many years on “the circle”. John was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, grandson Jon Hollenbeck and loving wife Jerri.
Arrangements made by Crown Memorial Center ~ Milwaukie
Eileen Ross
Eileen Ross (Taragos) was born on May 24, 1920, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Taragos. She grew up on the Northeast side of Minneapolis in a family of seven children with its roots in the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia / Poland / Ukraine. Education was highly valued in Eileen’s family, and many of her siblings went on to get college and even graduate degrees. Eileen earned a B.A. from The University of Pittsburgh and completed coursework for a M.A. in Education (all funded by the GI Bill—Eileen served during World War II in the United States Navy).
Eileen started her family of two sons and one daughter in 1951. Her children were all born in Michigan, where the family lived until relocating to Pennsylvania in 1958. Eileen and her family lived in a suburb outside of Philadelphia on the campus of Bryn Mawr College where her former husband, Bernard Ross, was a professor and later a dean. In 1978 Eileen moved with her husband to Portland where Mr. Ross was an administrator at Portland State University.
As her children got older, Eileen worked in childcare and early childhood education, and as a junior high school library assistant. She has always had a strong affection for children’s literature, and her love of reading a wide variety of books has afforded her a broad range of knowledge. In addition to being an avid reader, Eileen loved films of all kinds, especially international ones. For many years she faithfully attended the Portland Film Festival. She had a passion for art history and politics as well, and enjoyed classical music, especially Chopin, Debussy, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky.
As people got to know Eileen, they found she was a sharp observer of the passing scene, and didn’t lack for opinions, most of which were expressed in her wry sense of humor.
She spent her last few days with her three children. She is survived by her sons, Marc and Jonathan, her daughter, Natalie, her grandchildren Elias and Hallie, her sisters, Peg Eckberg and Helen Pecore, and many nieces and nephews. Her children would like to thank Kaiser Permanente Hospice staff, Patrick Buono, and Eileen’s niece, Carole Pecore, among others, who aided Eileen and her children through this difficult time. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Navadea A. Cooley
September 10, 1936 – January 7, 2010
Newberg resident, Navadea A Cooley, 73, passed away in Portland, Oregon on January 7, 2010. Navadea was born in Salem, Oregon on September 10, 1936. She was raised in the Salem area where she graduated from high school and she moved to Newberg in the 1950’s. She married Orson Cooley in 1952. Navadea loved baking, cooking and camping. Navadea is survived by her husband of 57 years and her 4 children along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Michael Leroy Prickett
June 29th, 1949 – January 7th, 2010
Michael Leroy Prickett, 60, passed away on January 7, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. Michael was born in Redding, California on June 29, 1949 to Chester and Loetta (Ferguson) Prickett. He was primarily raised in Redding, California where he graduated high school. Michael moved to Oregon in 1996 to be near his mother in law in Grants Pass, Oregon, he moved to Tualatin, Oregon in 2007. Michael proudly served his country in the US Marines. After serving in the Marines he became a Seafood chef and worked for Blue Bounty Seafood. In his spare times Michael liked being outdoors, in his yard, camping, building things around the house, shopping at thrift stores, and playing video games. Michael became disabled in 1994. Michael is survived by his wife Jennifer Prickett of Tualatin; daughters Rhonda Prickett of Chico, CA., Angelia Prickett of Redding, CA., Monica Prickett of Reno, NV.; son, Michael Prickett of Grants Pass, OR.; stepsons, James Card, Jason and Trevor Walton; stepdaughter, Teasha Barker; sister, Patricia Barnhart; and 14 grandchildren. A celebration of life will be on Saturday, January 16th at 3:30 pm at the Tualatin United Methodist Church, 20200 SW Martinazzi Avenue, Tualatin, Oregon. . Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Dena Maree Teeter
Thursday, January 7th, 2010
Hillsboro resident, Dena Maree Teeter, 61, passed away on January 7, 2010 at OHSU. Dena Maree was born on June 9, 1948 to Nellie and Dean Kirkpatrick. She grew up in North Portland and graduated from Roosevelt High School. In the early 1960’s, Dena met Richard and the couple later married. Dena was employed for 22 years at Gratteri’s Les Schwab Tire Center and was an office manager. On her own time, she loved gardening and yard work, traveling to Mexico, reading, family functions, and most of all spending time with her husband and 5 cats. Dena is survived by her husband Dick Teeter of Hillsboro; son Troy Haren of Hillsboro; brothers Dennis Kirkpatrick of Vancouver and Greg Kirkpatrick of Tualatin; 1 grandchild Micaya Haren; 1 niece and several nephews. Please send donations in remembrance of Dena to the Oregon Humane Society. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin.
Karen Lee Griffith (Smith)
October 12, 1938 ~ January 7, 2010
Karen Lee Griffith, 71, passed away in Clackamas, Oregon on January 7, 2010. Karen was born in Spokane, Washington on October 12, 1938 to Arthur Charles and Babe Viola (Mourning) Smith. Karen and her family moved to Oregon when she was a child and graduated from Franklin High School in the “Class of 57”.
Karen worked as a residential group home manager and was a member of the National Geographic Foundation.
Karen is survived by her sons, David Griffith, Dennis Griffith, Jack Griffith, and Bruce Griffith; daughter Ellen Distefano; sister, Janice Smith; brother, Arthur Smith; and 3 grandchildren.
There will be a private service held for close friends and family, and later will be placed at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Crown Memorial Center ~ Milwaukie
Halver Leo “Pappy” Swindell
Halver Leo Swindell, 85, passed away on January 5, 2010 in Portland, Oregon. Halver, better known to friends and family as Pappy, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 6, 1924. Pappy grew up in an orphanage until he turned 17. Once he turned seventeen he joined the US military.
Pappy proudly served his country in the US Navy for more than 20 years, which included serving in 3 wars; WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. While serving his country he served on 14 different ship which include; the USS Lapon, USS Euryale, USS Bashaw, USS Fulton, USS Griffin, USS Midway, USS Corporal, USS Sablefish, USS Trutta, USS Coro, USS Bugara, USS Menhaden, USS Bream, and the USS Greenfish.
Pappy married Beverly Colfax in 1967 and was married for 25 years and raised 3 children. Pappy loved the ladies and in his spare time he was an avid gardener, enjoyed leather work, and loved to feed his grandchildren pancakes for every meal.
Pappy is survived by his ex-wife Beverly Colfax; daughters, Sheila Webb and Penny Mirich; son, Mark-one Swindell, granddaughters, Karen Wirkkala, LuAnne Bonich, Michelle Thompson, Tasha Mirich, Kelsea Perry, and Tara Perry; and grandson Kyle Mirich, and 6 great grandchildren.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center ~ Milwaukie
