Patrick ‘Rick’ A. Foster Jr, 63, passed away on April 28, 2009 in Tigard, Oregon, Rick was born in San Francisco on October 23, 1945 to Patrick and Jane Foster.
He was a senior sales manager at Motorola for 30 years.
Rick is survived by his wife, Leta; and daughters, Jane Sasahara and Sharon Foster.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Cedar Mill Bible Church.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
Wesley Wayne Bullock PhD
Wesley Wayne Bullock, age 71, passed away April 28th, 2009 in his home in Sherwood, OR after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. Wes was born in Tacoma, WA on Feb. 19, 1938 to Wayne and Roberta Bullock. He moved to Oregon when he was a young boy and graduated from Vestal Grade School. He attended Washington High where he met his wife of 51 years. Wes served in the Army Reserve for nine years while working and attending Portland State University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1964. Wes loved learning and continued on to receive a PhD from OHSU in Microbiology, Immunology in 1971. He completed his Post Doctorate at Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Wed spent many years doing research and/or teaching at La Roche, Harvard, Baylor and finally retired as Professor Emeritus from OHSU after 20 years. Many awards, including several Outstanding Teacher of the year awards were granted to Wes.
Wes served in the Coast Guard Reserves for 15 years teaching sailing and weather classes. He loved his sail boat and spent vacations with his wife sailing; including a two month trip to the San Juan Islands. Wes was also an amazing artist at a very early age. He painted, did wood carvings, turned just about everything into a sculpture, and over the last few years, fell in love with casting bronze and creating metal sculptures. He received several awards for his artwork and has one of his sculptures, “Family” on permanent display in Wilsonville. Magic was another of Wes’ accomplishments. He continually entertained all children with his card tricks. His grand kids are still trying to figure out how Boompa (as they call him) always made the salt shaker disappear in restaurants. Over the last, very difficult couple of months, his sister Marva and her husband Ron were always there for the family. We also want to give special thanks to the Angels of 7 North at Portland Providence Cancer Tower. We all loved him and will miss him. He is a great husband, daddy, Boompa and friend.
Wes is survived by wife, Shirley; children, Laura and husband Steve, Robbie and husband Mike, and Barbara; many wonderful grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, siblings Marva and husband Ron, Jeff and wife Judie, and Amy; extended family and friends and dog, Tags. He will be greatly missed as he sails away. Fight Cancer not war!
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
Bradley, Karen Elizabeth 53, was born October 25, 1955 in Hillsboro to Clyde and Dorothy Riley. She was an accountant. Karen passed away on April 25, 2009 in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
Karen is survived by her husband, Gary; daughters, Tonya and Elizabeth “Lizzie”; and parents, Clyde and Dorothy Riley.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 2009, in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Tualatin.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
Nov. 6, 1926 – Apr. 18, 2009
Born in Avoca, Iowa, November 6, 1926 to John and Minnie Samms. Nona was the only daughter with four brothers. She married James O. Stansell and had three daughters, Viki Speer of Dundee, Jeri Johnson of Cedar Mill, Cindi Kimball of Redmond. Nona is survived by her daughters; two brothers, Neal Samms of Hazeldell, WA, and Larry Samms of Portland; 4 grandsons, Shawn Speer, Erick Filip Johnson and Chris Kitto; one granddaughter, Susan Brown; 5 great grandchildren and several nephews.
Her loving companion of 14 years, BJ, her bichon fries, went to sleep and crossed over to see all his friends and wait for Nona.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
May 23, 1953 – April 18,2009
David Lynn Miller, 55, passed away to cancer on April 18, 2009. David was born on May 23, 1953 in Roseburg, Oregon and attended Roseburg High School. David began working as a Route Salesman, which became his lifelong career. On August 25th, 1973, David married Jan Franecke, and the couple had two children, Nathan and Rachael.
David is survived by his wife, Jan; children, Nathan and Rachael Miller; brother, Larry Miller; one grandson, Aiden Ford; and his beloved dogs, Bonnie and Clyde. In lieu of flowers please send any donations in remembrance of David to the Legacy Hopewell House Hospice Center, 6171 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97239.
David Lynn Miller
1953-2009
March 14, 1970 – April 16, 2009
Jason Robert Tuite, 39, passed away on April 16, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Jason was born in Long Beach, California on March 14, 1970 to Robert and Debra (Nollette) Tuite.
He was the Northwest sales representative for LbL Windows & Doors.
Jason is survived by his mother, Debra Nollette and sister Trisha Bernard.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, in Solid Rock Church.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
May 27, 1959 – May 5, 2009
Sandra Denise Graves, 49, passed away on May 5, 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Sandra was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 27, 1959 to Clarence and Elda (Tiezzi) Graves.
Sandra is survived by her mother, Elda Graves.
Memorial service will be held in Peoria, Illinois.
Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center – Tualatin
Jill B. Anderson, 50, passed away on April 4, 2009 at her home in Tigard, surrounded by her family. Jill Barker was born to Thomas and Margery Barker on June 2, 1958 in Spokane, Washington. She attended East Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Jill worked from Providence Healthcare as a Systems Analyst for many years, and in 1982, she married Dave Anderson. Jill thoroughly enjoyed being a Softball Mom and was quite the computer geek and avid gardener.
Jill is survived by her husband, Dave; son, Ryan and daughter, Valerie Anderson; and her sisters, Judi and Jan Barker. Her family is having a private gathering and Celebration of Jill’s life. Please send donations in Jill’s remembrance to the Tigard Blast Fast Pitch Softball, at 13720 SW 122nd Avenue, Tigard, Oregon. Arrangements by Crown Memorial Center, Tualatin.
