Willard "Bill" Arlis Hirsch
November 16, 1930 - August 12, 2012
Bill passed away on the morning of August 12th at Willamette Falls Hospital, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was 81. Born to the late Arra Lavina Thompson and Louis F Hirsch, Bill lived in the Portland area all of his life, except for his time spent in the U.S Army. Bill joined the Army in 1947 at the age of 16 and served an extensive tour in Japan. His military service ended in 1949. On August 12, 1972, Bill married his wife, Betty (nee Dirk), in Portland, Oregon. Bill worked as a machinist and mechanic in heavy industry and automotive repair. He was a member of The Elks Milwaukie lodge. He loved to fish and camp, and enjoyed reading and watching Westerns. Bill is preceded in death by his son, Louis Hirsch and survived by his wife Betty, his son Michael and daughters Laura (Nick) Zorich and Marie (Jesse) Maanao. Bill also has three grandchildren; Tyler Hirsch, Priscilla "Lou" Maanao and Sam Maanao.
Bill passed away on the morning of August 12th at Willamette Falls Hospital, surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. He was 81. Born to the late Arra Lavina Thompson and Louis F Hirsch, Bill lived in the Portland area all of his... View Obituary & Service Information