All Obituaries

It is with deep sadness that we advise of the passing of Rodney (Rod) Roth on March 25th, 2020 at the age of 77.  He was the only child of Merrill and Ivy Roth (both deceased) of North Plains, Oregon. Rod had been fighting cancer for the past several years and passed away in his home with his wife Kim Alford, and close friend and business partner Sal Gonzalez by his side. Rod began working at age 14 in his father’s plastic molding company in Portland, Oregon. He graduated from...

Daniel James Gross, son of Jacob A Gross and Katherina Leier of Orrin, ND, departed this earthly plane on January 16th, 5PM, 2020, from Clackamas View Senior Living, Portland, OR.  His niece, Debra Panasuk oversaw Daniel’s care and final passing. Daniel had an accomplished career with Armour and Co, in MN, and with various construction and landscape firms in Portland. He was known for his marathon running, love of sports, and the outdoors. Daniel ran in the Portland ORRC (Oregon...

Jon was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Carl and Nancy Steen. Following his graduation from Aloha High School in Beaverton, Oregon, he joined the Army where he served with the 82nd Airborne as a Jump Master. He had his own business for many years and then worked at a number of car dealerships as a salesman and Financial Officer. Jon is survived by his daughters, Tara and Tamara; mother, Nancy Longaker; stepfather, Christopher; step-sister, Bethany (Tom); step-brother, Brandon (Tanya); five...

Dennis Nu`uanu Santos, age 70, grandpa to Tobin Nu`uanu and Lana Elise, passed peacefully at home on December 15, 2019. Dennis, of Portland, Oregon, was born on O`ahu Hawai`i on May 18, 1949. He attended seminary school on Oahu, Corpus Christi Academy, James Campbell High School, Marquette University, and the United States Naval Academy. He proudly served 22 years in the Navy, from 1968-1990, achieving rank E9, Command Master Chief Petty Officer.  He then worked for the Oregon...

Stephanie Marie Klingsporn, age 29 years old, passed away early Friday, November 29, 2019 in her home in Beaverton-Portland, OR. She is survived by her mother, Angela Klingsporn; fiancée, Toby Robinson; grandparents, Janice Lytle, and Art Jr. and Vicky Klingsporn; uncle, Jason Klingsporn; aunt, Carol Klingsporn; and kitty Becky. Her Service and Celebration of Life reception will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2019 at the Rolling Hills Community Church at 3550...

JANICE AKAMIAN passed away in Beaverton, Oregon on November 23 after a lengthy set of illnesses.  She had just celebrated her 90th birthday. Janice Orgill was a native of Draper, Utah who moved to San Francisco in the early 1950s. She worked as an office administrator and volunteered in San Francisco schools.  Her marriage to Andrew Akamian lasted over 40 years until his passing in 1996. Janice moved to the Portland area in 2004 to be near her son, Robert and his family. ...

Mary died in the Marie-Rose Center at Mary's Woods at Marylhurst in Lake Oswego November 16, 2019 after a long debilitating illness. She died surrounded by love after facing her rare brain disease with courage and grace. Throughout her years she embraced life with joy and a beatific smile. It seemed sunshine walked beside her. She was the first born of a large family in Chicago. Among her many accomplishments, the one of which she was most proud was being the oldest of nine...

Charles Minter, 85, of Beaverton, OR, passed away peacefully on November 10 of natural causes, surrounded by his family. Chuck is survived by his wife, Allie; his children, Charley, Susie, Dan, and Leigh; and his grandchildren Andrew, Samori, Dillon, Joshua, Macey, and Connor. Chuck was born on the 3rd of August 1934 in Austin, TX to Edna and William Minter.  He was proud to be called an Aggie, graduating from Texas A&M University in 1955 with a degree in Electrical...

Sandra E. Robinson, aged 75, passed away October 26th, 2019. Sandra was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and grew up near San Diego.  She graduated from Vista High School and went on to earn her degree from San Diego State. Sandra relocated to Beaverton, Oregon in 1978 where she spent many years working as a supervisor for U.S. West.  She was a devoted mother to her two sons and was president of the Babe Ruth Baseball League in Aloha.  She was whip-smart and loved a robust...

Phelon E. Cullison, Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 25, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.  He was born June 2, 1933 in Bend, Oregon to Phelon E. Cullison, Jr. and Alta G. Cullison.  He attended Bend High School where he was a Quarter Back on the Bend Football Team.  He played the trumpet for the High School Band.  After the Military Service in Germany, Phelon married Ursula Werle in Portland.  They had three children...