Born in Oregon City, Oregon to Adeline and Cecil McKay Sr., Marilyn was raised picking berries, making hay, milking cows, and riding her beloved horse, Chico, on the family’s Century Farm in Beavercreek.  After graduating from Oregon City High School and attending Lewis & Clark College, she lived in San Diego and Bakersfield, California for a number of years before returning to the Portland area and working in the insurance industry.  Marilyn lived life on her own terms...

Marilyn Jean Dwyer (Charnholm) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. In keeping with Scandinavian tradition, a window was open for her soul to take flight to heaven. Marilyn was the first born of Harold Charnholm and Margaret Jean Beemer, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and baptized in the Lutheran Church in December 1937. Her sister Joann followed in 1941, and little brother Bill in 1945. In 1950 the family moved to Corvallis where Marilyn worked in her father’s...

Donald Gribble 03/03/1921 – 08/25/2018 Donald, a lifelong resident of Oregon City, passed away on Saturday, August 25, in his home. Donald was born on March 3, 1921 in Oregon City to Ralph and Agnes May Gribble. He graduated from Oregon City High School in 1939.  He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed with the Oregon City School District for 30 years where he taught Math and coached at GardIner Jr. High.  On Nov 21, 1951 he married Gwen...

Angela Lynn Zimmerman 12/1/89 - 8/22/18 Angie had the most tender heart. This heart gave her the ability to draw in a community of friends and family who loved her dearly. The twinkle in her eyes, big smile, and contagious laugh will never be forgotten. Angie is survived by her son, Connor Cain; mother, Kimberly Zimmerman; father, Tom Zimmerman; sister, Holly Zimmerman; brother, Justin Orcutt; niece, McKennah Orcutt; many family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday,...

Marjorie Rae Jackson, lifelong resident of Oregon City, passed away August 18th following a brief illness.  She was born August 30, 1928 to Joseph and Josephine Mestek.  She is survived by daughter Gail Jackson; and preceded in death by her husband Bill.  Viewing on Aug 28 and Aug.29 at Holman-Hankins-Bowker & Waud Funeral Home.  A funeral mass will be held at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Oregon City at Noon on Aug 29th followed by reception and...

Dorothy Ann Cole was born on February 21, 1939 in Oregon City, Oregon. She was the third born of seven children. Her parents Nettie Stewart and Warren Reynolds, brothers Howard and Harold, sister Ione, all preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister Joann and brothers Lee and Fred. In 1956, Dorothy Reynolds married Gerald G. Zimmerman, they were blessed with four boys: little Jerry, Randy, Brad, and Mark. Jerry passed away in 1972.  In 1974, Dorothy married Leon L. Cole. She...

Carol Danielson Suzuki passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 9, 2018, at Maui Memorial after a courageous two and a half year battle with cancer. Carol was born in Portland Oregon on September 15th, 1952 to Gilman and Virginia Danielson. A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Carol met her husband Robert in Hilo in 1972 and they were married in August 1977. After graduating, Carol and Robert built their first home in Hilo, where they lived for many years. Later,...

Gertrude Grace Vetter, age 82, of Oregon City, Oregon passed away on Tuesday, August 7th. She was born June 21st 1936 in Kaycee, Wyoming. Proceeded in death by husband John and daughter Nancy. Survived by her children Jay, Mary, Kim, Mike, Kathy, John, Jennifer, Shelly, Stephanie, 27 grandchildren as well as 25 great grandchildren. Gertie loved spending time with her family especially around the holidays. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother leaving behind many cherished...

Robert “Bud” Wendel Kloer, Sr 1/5/1938 – 7/31/2018 Robert, a resident of West Linn, Oregon passed away on Tuesday at Willamette Falls Medical Center. Robert was born on January 5, 1938 in Oregon City, Oregon to Mathias and Elsie Kloer.  He graduated from West Linn High School in 1956.  Robert worked for Crown Zellerbach paper in West Linn for 43 years.  On September 10, 1964 he married Judith Ann Kloer.  Robert is survived by his children Elena Weza,...