ELLISON, Toula Anna, Age 96 Born January 10th, 1928 in Portland, Oregon. Passed away on April 22nd, 2024, in Portland, Oregon. Survivors include her younger sister Connie Tilgner; son Greg; daughter-in-law Barbara and grandchildren Wyatt and Chelsea Ellison. She will always be remembered for her humor, love and kindness to all. Toula was preceded in death by her brother Stamati and husband of 64 years, Ted Ellison A Funeral Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at...

Patricia Joan Herald was born at the old St. Vincent Hospital in NW Portland. She went to catholic grade school in North Portland at St. Cecilia’s, then on to Immaculate Academy for high school in NE Portland. She continued her education by attending Marylhurst College from 1954-1958 which included an internship for a year to complete a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. The internship took place at St. Vincent Hospital, in the laboratory, where she then worked for 40...

Nancy Louise Leech (nee Jobling), of Portland, Oregon, passed away on April 02, 2024, in Portland, at the age of 92. She was born on August 2, 1931, in Portland, Oregon. Nancy worked at US Bank for more than twenty years where she dedicated herself to her career before she retired at the age of 62. In her free time, she enjoyed knitting, collecting teddy bears, and tending to her plants. She was a talented seamstress and loved searching antique malls for unique treasures. Nancy is survived...

Our beloved Anthony Charles Polson (King Laz) sadly passed away on March 31, 2024, at the young age of 31. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 19, 1992, is where he lived his first 3 years.  During those toddler years he was mesmerized by the Brazilian music and sounds all around him.  Listening to and watching the drummers everywhere in that city he began to beat those rhythms with any object that served as a rhythm tool.  His drumming aptitude was so extraordinary that he...

Kathryn (Kay) Lahey Edens, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at Ciel of Cedar Mill on March 18, 2024. She was 99. Kay was born in Chicago to William Lahey and Marie (Mulholland) Lahey. She moved to Oregon with her husband George with whom she shared 68 years of marriage and raised 10 children. Kay’s devotion extended beyond her family. She had a true and lively devotion to God and her Catholic faith, evident to all who met her. An active...

Edna J. Elmore was born Oct. 31, 1937, in Alexandria, La. She passed away March 18, 2024. Edna was a graduate of Southern University, and a retired Portland Public School teacher. She was a member of the Portland Association of Teachers, Oregon  Education Association and AKA Sorority. Her membership and commitment to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church was a valuable part of her life. She served faithfully in various ministries for over 50 years. Preceded in death by her father, John Joffrion,...

Cleo Jensen Eldredge left this world on March 16, 2024 and entered her version of heaven; a place with an endless supply of yellow acrylic paint, brushes and canvas, and a piano where she can play “Deep Purple”, and “Bill Bailey Won't You Please Come Home” in its' entirety.  What a blessing for her to finally see, hear, and remember again, as well as meet many family members and friends who greeted her on her arrival.   Cleo was born July 26, 1929...

Presley Wayne Cheshire July 24, 1933 – March 9, 2024 Presley Cheshire (90), of Portland, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2024.  He was born in Tucson, Arizona on July 24th, 1933.  His parents, Presley Lewis Cheshire and Vivian Reagan Cheshire moved to Yakima, Washington when Presley was 9, where he grew up with his brother Jim and sister Barbara.  In Yakima, he attended Yakima High School and developed his love for cars, racing, and the art of sales. In...

            Henry S. Lewis, 65, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2024. He was born on May 4th, 1958, in Portland, Oregon. Henry dedicated his career to serving the Beaverton School District as a classified employee for many years, diligently maintaining the buildings and grounds. Known for his unwavering commitment, he readily assisted staff members in need and garnered adoration from both colleagues and...

Dorothy Ruth Gathercoal Cruickshank died the morning of February 29, 2024. She was 88 years old, having just celebrated her birthday a few weeks earlier. Dorothy was born on February 11, 1936 at home in Wilmette, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Cruickshank, whom she married in 1959, and her older sister Bette. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Betsy (husband Tom), granddaughter Katie (husband Sam) and granddaughter Annie (husband Kyle), and brother, James (wife...