Sylvester "Pat" A. Spieker, 96, of Hillsboro, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, at his beloved Green Park home. He was surrounded by his wife for 70 years, Alvina (Lordemann), family and caregivers, John and Ligia Teodosiu. Pat was born to Joseph J. and Emma Christella (Williams) Spieker on... More
In Memoriam
July 20, 1925 - January 31, 2014
Lloyd Knudsen, a former political and education director for the Oregon AFL-CIO and a longtime member of IBEW Local 48, died Jan. 31. He was 88.
Knudsen joined IBEW Local 48 at age 17 when he took a job at the Oregon Shipyard in St. Johns after graduating from Tigard High School. At the... More
March 7, 1933 - February 3, 2014
Paul Georgeades, 80 of Vancouver, Wash., died on Feb, 3, 2014, and will be missed dearly. He was born on March 7, 1933, to Jack and Grace Georgeades in Portland where he went to Jefferson and Benson High Schools.
In 1950 Paul met his girlfriend Phyllis who became his wife of 63 years.... More
December 4, 1917 - February 24, 2014
February 25, 2014 7:46 am
Bernard Thomas Riley, 96, of Longview passed away Feb. 24, 2014, at PeaceHealth Medical Center in the loving arms of his family.
He was born Dec. 4, 1917, in Kinney, Minn., to Nichols and Mary (Glasser) Riley. He grew up in Biwabik, Minn., the middle of 10... More
Heinz was born in Ilmenau, Germany and came with his family to the U.S. in 1957. He worked as a Master Electrician and was a proud Union member. Heinz worked at the Port of Portland and retired in 1986.
He loved to fly Sail Planes and was a founding member of the Willamette Valley Soaring... More
Karli Cole & Girls
Karli was a great Mother, daughter, friend, sister & wife. She grew up in Vancouver wa and attended Vancouver Christian. Early morning on Febuary 28th her trailer, that she and her 2 daughters lived in, caught fire and took their three lives.
Please make... More
January 3, 1930 - October 9, 2013
Dennis Randal Dunrud of Molalla died Oct. 9, 2013. He was 83. He was born Jan. 3, 1930, in Minnesota to Edwin and Elsie Dunrud. He married Darlene (Lindland) Dunrud Sept. 7, 1950.
He grew up in the Molalla area and graduated from Colton High school and was in the U.S. Air Force.
He... More
June 10, 1953 - March 3, 2014
Richard (Rick) Allan Larie, was born on June 10th, 1953 in Portland, Oregon. Rick went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Monday March 3rd, 2014.
Rick is survived by his wife Teresa Kay Larie; daughter Jennifer (Jeremiah) Alexander; step daughters Samantha Reid and Angela (Kirk)... More
February 25, 1919 - March 7, 2014
Ben was initiated into IBEW in September 1961. He retired in September 1981. He passed away March 7, 2014 after living a full life. He is survived by his nieces, Esther and Nancy.
Per his wishes, there will be no memorial service.
October 27, 1946 - April 2, 2014
Philip Arthur Parker, 67, died suddenly of heart failure on April 2, 2014, in Vancouver. He was born in Rhode Island, raised in Florida and moved to Vancouver with his family in 1978.
Philip was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 35 years, most... More
March 9, 1936 - April 2, 2014
Richard A. Weinbender, 78, a resident of the Helvetia community passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at the Providence St. Vincent Medical Center in Portland, Oregon.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at the Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church (Old... More
January 20, 1951 - November 23, 2013
Terrence "Terry" Elwood Jenkins, 62, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013 in Vancouver, WA, after a long struggle with diabetic related disease. He was born January 22, 1951 in San Francisco, to Edith Rosenlund Jenkins and Frederick John Jenkins, Jr. and was raised in Salinas.
He... More
October 27, 1910 - April 30, 2014
Carl quietly passed away April 30th after living a long full life. He was initiated into IBEW Local 48 in 1942 and retired in 1977.
He is survived by his son Bob Powers and daughter Carol Laird. A memorial service will be held on May 13th 1 P.M. at the Jennings McCall Masonic Retirement... More
January 18, 1952 - May 5, 2014
Leonard passed away May 5. He was initiated into IBEW Local 48 in August 1977. He is survived by his daughter Melissa, his son Phillip and his longtime companion Dee. A memorial service will be held on May 17 at 11 AM at The Chapel, 27132 SE Stark, Troutdale, OR 97060. Condolences can also... More
July 5, 1924 - March 27, 2014
Walter was initiated into IBEW Local 48 in October 1948. He retired in July 1986. He is survived by his wife Vera and daughter, Sandi.
March 4, 1928 - August 20, 2013
Tribute & Message From The Family
William James Noble Sr. passed away quietly in his sleep on August 22, 2013. James was born March 4, 1928 to the union of Stephen and Estella Noble in Wewoka, Oklahoma. He was the 3rd oldest of five children to this marriage.
In 1946 James... More
April 27, 1943 - May 10, 2014
Larry was a member of IBEW Local 48 for 13 years working as a material handler. He passed away May 10, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, son, Mark, and daughter, Christen. Also two grand-children and two great grand-children.
A Celebration of Life will be held May 31 at 2 pm at... More
March 31, 1947 - June 1, 2014
William "Bill" LaRoche, 67, lost his battle with cancer Sunday, June 1, 2014. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill retired from local 48 IBEW in 2002 at age 55.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014, at the Creekside Golf... More
August 19, 1960 - June 7, 2014
Edward passed away June 7, 2014. He was a member since October 1994. He is survived by his daughters Heather and Hillary. A celebration of life has already taken place. Correspondence can be mailed to Heather Meyers at 21086 S Wilson Ct., Oregon City, OR 97045.
June 28, 1943 - June 27, 2014
Berry passed away June 27, 2014. He was a member since April 1988 and retired in April 2008. He is survived by his sister Maureen and brother John. No memorial service will be held. Correspondence can be mailed to Maureen Matthews, 3143 Rocky Butte Lane, Portland, OR 97220.
January 9, 1921 - June 24, 2014
Evan Wiley Lumsden Jr. passed away June 24, 2014, in Milwaukie, from congestive heart failure. He was 93. "Wiley," as he was known to many of his friends, was born Jan. 9, 1921, in Portland, to Evan and Geraldine Lumsden. He was a lifetime resident of the Portland area.
He married Jessie... More
June 4, 1941 - July 16, 2014
Thomas joined Local 48 in December 1976. He was able to retire in July 2006. He is survived by his wife, Katherine. No service will be held.
November 10, 1920 - July 26, 2014
Maynard J. Johnson, 93, passed away July 26th, 2014 at The Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA. He retired as a Glass Tube Bender at Vancouver Sign Company.
Maynard is survived by his wife, Mary, of 70 years; daughter, Jean King (Kirt); son, Thomas C. (Edna); grandchildren, Andrea,... More
May 17, 1939 - August 7, 2014
Robert Lee McCoy, "Bob" as he was known to his friends, was born on May 17, 1939 in Nevada, Missouri to his parents Everett McCoy and Leah Rousseau. “Robert Lee”, as he was more commonly known to family, had many childhood adventures in the Nevada area with his Rousseau-family cousins who he... More
November 27, 2012
Mr. Eldon L. Kellas passed away on November 27, 2012. He was initiated October 1945 and went on pension January 1982. He was 92 years old.
There will be a memorial service at The Church at Rockwood 17021 E Burnside St. Portland, OR 97203. It will be on December 6th at 10:30 am. He is... More
August 9, 1935 - November 3, 2012
Thomas Teafatiller passed away November 3, 2012. He was born August 9, 1935. He was initiated into IBEW on September 30, 1973 and retired October 1997.
Thomas is survived by two daughters, Patricia Pierce and Jeri Sue Durte. Also, his brother, William Teafatiller, whom is also an IBEW... More
November 6, 1935 - August 12, 2012
"Jack was known for his kind heart, strong work ethics and sense of humor."
John "Jack" Zesiger, 76, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away in the home he built in 1978 in Battle Ground, WA. He was born in Weiser, ID and moved to Vancouver as a young child, graduating from Vancouver High School... More
December 18, 2012
Jack H White born 1933, initiated February 1957, and retired December 2001.
He passed away on December 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Katherine White.
There will be no funeral per his request. Donations can be made to Providence Foundation 6410 NE Halsey St, Ste 300 Portland... More
March 17, 1927 - January 6, 2013
Obituary for Norman "Pat" Walter Cole
Initiated into IBEW December 1955 and retired March 1989.
Norman "Pat" Walter Cole was born on March 17, 1927 in Lostine, Oregon to Richard & Grace Bobb Cole.
He died at his home in St. Helens, OR. on January 6, 2013 at the age of 85... More
July 23, 1963 - December 30, 2012
Initiated into IBEW July 1996 and was an active member.
Rob was born on July 23, 1963 in Tacoma. He was a great guy and we will miss him deeply. Rob was fun, hardworking, good natured and had a warm friendliness toward others his whole life. Rob went to Charles Wright Academy and... More
October 8, 1957 - January 20, 2013
Tim passed away at home at the age of 55. He was born in Portland and graduated from Marshall H.S. in 1976. He was an electrician working for Christenson and currently at Cochran Electric. Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Carol Mitchell. He is survived by brother, Thomas;... More
December 27, 1922 - February 12, 2013
Russell is survived by daughters Bonnie, Barbara, Beverly and Betty; step children Sandra and Tom; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Graveside service with military honors will be at Willamette National Cemetery on February 21st at 11:00am.
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October 9, 1921 - March 10, 2013
Joined IBEW July 1965 and retired November 1985
Billy Dale Hobbs passed away peacefully at a local adult care facility March 10, 2013, of complications from a broken hip. He was 91.
Dale was born Oct. 9, 1921, in Powhattan, Kan., to Jesse and Kathryn (Munsey) Hobbs. He grew up on... More
March 23, 2013
Richard Dan Walker passed away Saturday, March 23rd, surrounded by family.
He was initiated into the IBEW April 1960 and retired November 1993.
Dan was born in 1931 in Dallas, Texas. When he was very young, his family moved to the Booneville, Arkansas area and stayed there a few... More
October 15, 1921 - February 27, 2013
October 15, 1921 - February 27, 2013
Initiated into the IBEW August 1943 and retired November 1984
May 16, 2013
John Self was born May 1968, initiated into the IBEW August 1996.
John passed away on May 16, 2013. He is survived by his wife LaLonnie.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Newbeg Armory. Arrangements are in the care of Attrell's Newberg... More
May 30, 2013
John Arthur Bell, 53 yrs old, of Happy Valley passed away peacefully in his home on May 30th, 2013 after a nine month battle with cancer. John was born and raised in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Washington High School in 1978. He has been a member of IBEW local 48 for more than 30 years... More
April 15, 1935 - April 18, 2013
Edmund Joseph Ptashinski Jr., 78, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, peacefully passed away on April 18, 2013, with his family by his side. Ed was born on April 15, 1935 in Newport, Pa. Ed and his wife Barbara became "Rainbirds" 20 years ago making their winter... More
September 20, 2012
IBEW Member Clayton Davis passed away September 20, 2012.
Born July 1929
Initiated January 1952
Pension August 1991
September 27, 2012
IBEW Member Dan Schierman passed away on September 27, 2012.
He was born September 1916 and a member since August 1941, retired September 1983. He is survived by two children, Eldon Schierman and Marilyn Stroebel.
A viewing is schedule for Thursday, October 11 at 1pm - 5pm at... More
June 7, 1948 - October 8, 2012
Paul Robert Boerckel passed away suddenly of heart failure on October 8, 2012, at his home in Winlock, Washington at the age of 64. His beloved wife Sharon (Sherry) of 26 years was by his side. Paul was the son of long time Lincoln City resident, Raymond Boerckel.
Paul was born in... More
January 9, 1933 - October 14, 2012
Gerry was born in Portland during the Depression as the only child of Emil and Eva Page Kefsky. He attended Kellogg Grade School and graduated from Franklin High School in the Class of 1950. Despite being offered a biology scholarship, Gerry chose to enlist in the Navy and left for Long Beach on... More
February 5, 1929 - May 25, 2012
Peter H. Schwarzer born in Striegau, Germany immigrated to Canada in 1951 with his future wife Gertrude Alms (6/1928 - 11/2006). In 1952, they married in Vancouver, B.C. and had two children, Conni and Peter. In 1958, the family immigrated to Portland and became American citizens (9/1963).... More
October 1, 1955 - July 26, 2012
George B. Nutter passed away on July 26, 2012.
He was born on October 1955 and initiated into the IBEW September 1994.
Service information to be determined by family.
September 1, 1940 - July 21, 2012
Virgil Pogue passed away July 21, 2012, his memorial service was last week.
He was born on September 1940 and initiated into Local 970 on February 1, 1969.
He was pensioned in September 2002.
Donations can be made to Castle Rock Lions Club, 224 Huntington Ave., Castle Rock,... More
September 1, 1956 - August 2, 2012
Charles L Walker passed away on August 2, 2012 in a motorcycle accident. He was born September 1956 and initiated into IBEW Local 48 on August 21, 1975. He worked for many years at the City of Portland.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 7 pm on Thursday, August 9 at City View... More
August 1, 2012
William Brownie II passed away on August 1, 2012 in Paso Robles, California. He was born on November 1969 and initiated into Local 48 on June 22, 1988. There will be a memorial service on Thursday August 9 at 1pm at The Highlands Church 819 12th Street, Paso Robles, CA 93446.
May 30, 1932 - July 25, 2012
Louis Faye Davis, known by his friends and family as "Louie," from Milwaukie, died peacefully at Legacy Hopewell House Hospice on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 due to complications from lung cancer and COPD at the age of 80. Louie was born in Manson, Wash. on May 30, 1932 to Lushion Earl and Minnie... More
Sequim resident John Hughes died in Seattle at the age of 81.
He is survived by his wife, Irene Hughes.
IBEW Local 48 member since May 1963 and Pensioned since March 1989
Donations can be sent to The Salvation Army 206 S Peabody St Port Angeles, WA 98362
Private... More
January 10, 1920 - August 15, 2012
Carl died peacefully in his sleep at home with family by his side. A funeral was held Aug. 24, 2012 at Washington Masonic Lodge, 3612 SE 52nd, Portland. Carl attended Woodstock Grade and Benson High Schools. He married Mildred Lovegren on Nov. 8, 1943 and they lived and raised their family in... More
