Harvey Tene Jackson, Jr. was born in Portland, OR to Harvey, Sr. and Ernestine Jackson (Fisher). As a kid, he lived in the Portland area but also resided in Seaside, CA for a short period of time. He attended Seaside High School for his freshman year but later transferred to Thomas Jefferson High School in Portland, OR where he graduated.  Harvey went on to work various jobs to make a living for himself. He worked as a painter and as a sandblaster for several years at the shipyard in ...

Brian Michael Vann, also known as “BV”, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, nephew, cousin, and friend was called home on December 21, 2025, at the age of 56. BV was born July 25 th , 1969, in Portland, OR to Rita Vann and Perry Lambert Jr. He attended Boise Elementary School and graduated from Wilson High School. BV was a devoted father and provider. Most of his work career took place at Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, and Legacy Emanuel as a sous chef. BV was very uplifting ...

It is with deep sadness that the Wiebelhaus family announces the passing of Maurice Wiebelhaus of Forest Grove, Oregon, who died as the result of a bicycle accident on November 1, 2025. Born in Chico, California, to Elmer and Brigitta Wiebelhaus, Maurice was the fifth of eleven children and grew up surrounded by the energy, humor, and closeness that a large family brings. Maurice is survived by his ten siblings—Kathleen Carroll (Chico, CA), Joe Wiebelhaus (Vallejo, CA), John ...

Reflection of Life “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7 These words remind us that a purposeful life is not defined by ease, but by perseverance, faith, and the courage to keep moving forward despite the obstacles we face. Today we gather not only to mourn a loss, but to celebrate a remarkable life – one that was lived with strength and purpose. Laura Janetta Jacobs was born on December 7, 1935, in ...

Robert Willie Brown Sr. transitioned from labor to reward on March 12, 2026. Born in Rosharon, Texas, on September 17, 1934, to Jerome Brown Sr. and Dora Lee Glover, Robert was a quiet and sensitive child who was also a protector of his family. Alongside his brothers Joe and Melvin—whom their father affectionately called "The Three Musketeers"—Robert was always the first to come to his brothers' aid, a testament to the family loyalty he carried throughout his life. In ...

Clifford “Cliff” DeWayne Robinson departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late Lee E. Robinson, Sr., and Christine Robinson on August 11, 1960, in Portland, Arkansas. The family relocated to Portland, Oregon in 1964. He took pride in being the big brother to Lee, Jr., and Kimberly. Cliff’s Christian walk was highly influenced by Bishop W. L. McKinney at McKinney Temple and Elder Thomas ...

Joseph Ewan Clague completed his worldly journey on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Born in Walla Walla, Washington, on April 13, 1956 to John and Myrna (Dieringer) Clague, Joe graduated from Brighton High School in Salt Lake City prior to earning his English Literature degree from Whitman College. He embarked on his career with Portland General Electric as a meter reader in 1979 and retired in 2020 as a repair dispatchman. Joe met the love of his life, Christie Zanotelli in 1980 and they were ...

Avel Louise Gordly February 13, 1947 - February 16, 2026 Avel Louise Gordly was born February 13, 1947, and was a daughter of Fay Lee Gordly and Beatrice Bernice Coleman Gordly, a sister to Fayetta (Faye) Burch and Tyrone Lee Gordly. She was the mother of one son, Tyrone Waters, whose loving care enabled Avel to live comfortably and peacefully at home during the last years of her life. She is also survived by her niece, Michelle Burch, and her great-nieces, Yasmin Woodard and Mikaela ...