ᐅ Oregon Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Betty (Wytko) Ketcham

Died February 21, … More Information
Betty (Wytko) Ketcham, age 83 of Oregon, born in Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 21, 2015.
Obituary published: February 22, 2015 in "Seattle Times (WA)"

▰ Betty Ketcham

Died February 04, … More Information
Betty Ketcham, born June 8, 1921 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her February 4, 2015 in Bend, Oregon. Betty was 93. Tags: #Veteran #Wife #Mother #Teacher #Ketcham #Bend #Buckley #George #Mary #United #Czech #School #Betty #University #Washington #Boeing #Army #Force #Calcutta #India #Sergeant #Husky #China #Japan #Honorable #Seattle #Veterans #Bachelor #Science #Psychology #Stuart #Elizabeth #Edmonds #Master #Arts #Education #District #Libby #Brian #Barbara #David #Virgin #Sunriver
Obituary: U.S. Army Veteran, Wife, Mother and Teacher

Betty Ketcham passed away peacefully in Bend, OR on 4, 2015. Betty was born 8, 1921, in Buckley, WA, to George and Mary Wytko, who immigrated to the United States from what now is the Czech Republic. She was the seventh of nine children and grew up on their family farm.

graduating from Buckley High School in 1939 Betty enrolled at the University of Washington. In 1942 she worked briefly for Boeing until her patriotism and courage inspired her to in enlist in the US Army. In 1944, as a WAC in the US Army Air Force, she was assigned to duty in Calcutta, India. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. During this time, she briefly met a fellow UW Husky, Sergeant Robert C. (Bob) Ketcham. She later was transferred to an airbase in southwest China, where she served until the surrender of Japan.

In 1945, Betty received an Honorable Discharge, returned to Seattle and resumed her studies at the University of Washington. On the first day of registration and Veterans Orientation, Betty recognized Bob waiting in line and hoped he would notice her. Bob did and asked her out. All went well and Betty and Bob were married in of 1947. both graduated from the University of Washington, Betty earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1951. While living in Seattle, Betty gave birth to her son Stuart and daughter Elizabeth Ann (Libby). Betty was a devoted mother, a role she thoroughly enjoyed.

In 1961, the Ketcham family moved to Edmonds, WA. In 1965. Betty earned a Master of Arts in Education and embarked on a career as a teacher. She served as a substitute teacher in the Edmonds School District for several years, taught sixth grade and then found her niche as a junior high school reading teacher. She made sure that every student who passed through her class discovered the joys that could be found in reading.

Betty and Bob always shared a close partnership, as they built a life that revolved around family and friends, near and far. Bob passed away in 1986, several years later, Betty moved to Bend, OR, to be closer to Libby and her husband Brian. During her seven years in Bend she eagerly watched for snowfall during the high desert winters. Betty was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to classical music/opera and loved playing bridge.

All who knew Betty loved her optimism and pluck, can-do spirit, sense of humor, and devotion to family and friends. She is survived by her sister Barbara McCollum and brother David Wytko of Buckley, son Stuart Ketcham of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, daughter Libby Baker and son-in-law Brian Baker of Sunriver, OR.

▰ Alvin A Ketcham

Died February 21, … More Information
Alvin A Ketcham passed away February 21, 2015 in Oregon.
Obituary published: February 22, 2015 in "Klamath Falls H-N"

▰ Paul Ketch

Died March 10, … More Information
Paul Ketch, of Oregon, joined the Lord March 10, 2011. Paul was 74.
Obituary published: March 11, 2011 in "Oregonian"

▰ Paige Delores Ketch

Died September 03, … More Information
Paige Delores Ketch, 0, went to be with the Lord on September 3, 1999 in Eugene, Oregon.
Obituary published: September 04, 1999 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Robert L "Bob" Keszler

Died October 09, … More Information
Robert L "Bob" Keszler, age 78 of Oregon, born in Kief, North Dakota, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 9, 2002.
Obituary published: October 10, 2002 in "The News-Review"

▰ Robert L "Bob" Keszler

Died October 08, … More Information
Robert L "Bob" Keszler, age 78 of Oregon, born in Kief, North Dakota, joined the Lord October 8, 2002.
Obituary published: October 09, 2002 in "The News-Review"

▰ Arnold Albert Keszler

Died December 17, … More Information
Arnold Albert Keszler, of Oregon, departed this life Sunday December 17, 2011. Arnold was 87.
Obituary published: December 18, 2011 in "Oregonian"

▰ Arnold Albert Keszler

Died December 15, … More Information
Arnold Albert Keszler, born May 25, 1924 died December 15, 2011 in Milwaukie, Oregon. Arnold was 87. Tags: #Lincoln #Mausolem #Blvd #Oregon #Portland
Obituary: Arnold Albert Keszler, 87 May 25, 1924 Dec. 15, 2011 Arnold is survived by his wife, Fern; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Nancy; sisters, Doris Walender and Arrah McGinn. A funeral will be at 11 a.m. , Dec. 22, 2011 at Lincoln Memorial Mausolem Chapel 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97086.
under the direction of Lincoln Memorial , Portland, OR.

▰ Nancy Darlene (Huckins)[Carson] Kestner

Died January 10, … More Information
Nancy Darlene (Huckins)[Carson] Kestner, of Lakeview, Oregon, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home January 10, 2001. Nancy was 47.
Obituary published: January 11, 2001 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Melody Wain Miss Kestler

Died November 02, … More Information
Melody Wain Miss Kestler, of Irrigon, Oregon, passed away peacefully November 2, 1980. Melody was 18.
Obituary published: November 03, 1980 in "TriCity Herald (WA)"

▰ Linda B (Bohn) Kesti

Died December 29, … More Information
Linda B (Bohn) Kesti, age 83 of Oregon, born in Richland Co, North Dakota, gained her wings on December 29, 2001.
Obituary published: December 30, 2001 in "Oregonian"

▰ Eileen Marjorie (Roach) Kesti

Died September 06, … More Information
Eileen Marjorie (Roach) Kesti, of The Dalles, Oregon, passed away peacefully September 6, 2001. Eileen was 81.
Obituary published: September 07, 2001 in "DallesChronicle"

▰ Eileen Marjorie (Roach) Kesti

Died September 07, … More Information
Eileen Marjorie (Roach) Kesti, age 81 of The Dalles, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2001.
Obituary published: September 08, 2001 in "Hood River News"

▰ Walter William Kesterson

Died November 10, … More Information
Walter William Kesterson, age 97 of Oregon, born in Elgin, Montana, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 10, 2009.
Obituary published: November 11, 2009 in "Mail Tribune"

▰ Ruth Evelyn (Carey) Kesterson

Died March 23, … More Information
Ruth Evelyn (Carey) Kesterson, of Oregon, born in Ohio, passed from this world into the next March 23, 2008. Ruth was 72.
Obituary published: March 24, 2008 in "ADT"

▰ Ruth Evelyn (Carey) Kesterson

Died March 22, … More Information
Ruth Evelyn (Carey) Kesterson, age 95 of Oregon, born in Loudonville, Ohio, died on March 22, 2008.
Obituary published: March 23, 2008 in "Mail Tribune"

▰ Melvin L Kesterson

Died November 11, … More Information
Melvin L Kesterson, age 85 of Portland, Oregon passed away November 11, 2000.
Obituary published: November 12, 2000 in "Oregonian"

▰ Maggie Kesterson

Died January 25, … More Information
Maggie Kesterson, born February 24, 1923 went into the presence of the Lord on January 25, 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Maggie was 88.

▰ Kenneth W Kesterson

Died August 08, … More Information
Kenneth W Kesterson, of Portland, Oregon, departed this life Sunday August 8, 2002. Kenneth was 86.
Obituary published: August 09, 2002 in "Oregonian"

▰ Charles K Kesterson

Died March 30, … More Information
Charles K Kesterson, of Elkton, Oregon, entered eternal life March 30, 2005. Charles was 44.
Obituary published: March 31, 2005 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Charles Alvin Kesterson

Died July 20, … More Information
Charles Alvin Kesterson, of Elkton, Oregon, entered eternal life July 20, 2013. Charles was 84.
Obituary published: July 21, 2013 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Arlo Gerald "Gerry" Kesterson

Died January 05, … More Information
Arlo Gerald "Gerry" Kesterson, of Oregon, passed away peacefully January 5, 2010. Arlo was 50.
Obituary published: January 06, 2010 in "Oregonian"

▰ Anna Marie (Quick) Kesterson

Died March 04, … More Information
Anna Marie (Quick) Kesterson, age 81 of Oregon, born in Illinois, passed from this life on March 4, 2008.
Obituary published: March 05, 2008 in "Oregonian"

▰ Aline (Pratt) Kesterson

Died January 30, … More Information
Aline (Pratt) Kesterson, of Oregon, born in Greenfield, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior January 30, 2002. Aline was 90.
Obituary published: January 31, 2002 in "RecordCourier"

▰ Virginia (Morgan)[Vollmer][Farmer] Kester-Farmer

Died October 07, … More Information
Virginia (Morgan)[Vollmer][Farmer] Kester-Farmer, of Springfield, Oregon, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she October 7, 2009. Virginia was 83.
Obituary published: October 08, 2009 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Walter H "Walt" Kester

Died May 02, … More Information
Walter H "Walt" Kester, age 91 of Forest Grove, Oregon, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Walter May 2, 2011.
Obituary published: May 03, 2011 in "Hillsboro Argus"

▰ Rosalie [Peterson] Kester

Died November 04, … More Information
Rosalie [Peterson] Kester, age 89 of Oregon, born in Billings, Montana, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 4, 2000.
Obituary published: November 05, 2000 in "Salem Statesman J"

▰ Robert Wellington Kester

Died June 14, … More Information
Robert Wellington Kester, age 85 of Keizer, Oregon, joined the Lord June 14, 2007.
Obituary published: June 15, 2007 in "Oregonian"

▰ Richard Troy "Rick" Kester

Died April 17, … More Information
Richard Troy "Rick" Kester, of Albany, Oregon, entered eternal life April 17, 2001. Richard was 36.
Obituary published: April 18, 2001 in "Albany DH"

▰ Lowell Lancaster Kester

Died June 15, … More Information
Lowell Lancaster Kester, born December 9, 1924 joined the Lord June 15, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Lowell was 90. Tags: #Friends #White #Residential #Family #Wabash #Lord #Ventura #Calif #Tigard #Multnomah #Skyline #Gardens #Portland #Cherry #Presbyterian #Oregonian
Obituary: Kester, Lowell 90 Dec. 09, 1924 15, 2015 Lowell Kester went to be with his Lord 15, 2015. He was an ordained minister in the Friends Church and the first chaplin at White's Residential and Family Services in Wabash, Ind., serving troubled youth. He is survived by his wife, three kids and grandchildren. He lived his life in service of others and the Lord pastoring a Friends Church in Ventura, Calif., and Tigard, ministering to youth of all ages, speaking at church camps, and was parole and probation officer for Multnomah and president of their union. Lowell will be greatly missed by his family and friends but remembered in our hearts forever. There will a viewing at 1:30 followed by a burial at 3 p.m. , 19, 2015, in Skyline Memorial Gardens in Portland. A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 p.m. , 20, 2015, at Cherry Park Presbyterian Church.
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Published in The Oregonian from 16 to 17, 2015

▰ Lowell Lancaster Kester

Died June 15, … More Information
Lowell Lancaster Kester, born December 9, 1924 passed from this life on June 15, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Lowell was 90.
Family members and close friends: , Gordon Anderson, Cyndi Lauer, Ken Watson

▰ Joanne Elizabeth (Dale) Kester

Died September 27, … More Information
Joanne Elizabeth (Dale) Kester, age 86 of Oregon, born in Sioux City, Iowa, gained her wings on September 27, 2019.
Obituary published: September 28, 2019 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Georgia Dale (Durnell) Kester

Died August 17, … More Information
Georgia Dale (Durnell) Kester, age 89 of Oregon, born in Osceola, Missouri, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 17, 2006.
Obituary published: August 18, 2006 in "StClairCC (MO)"

▰ Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Kester

Died October 31, … More Information
Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Kester, 83, of Corvallis, Oregon gained his wings on October 31, 2011.
Obituary published: November 01, 2011 in "Corvallis G-T"

▰ Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Kester

Died October 31, … More Information
Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Kester, 83 of Oregon, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, October 31, 2011.
Obituary published: November 01, 2011 in "Albany DH"

▰ Ernest R "Ernie" Kester

Died October 27, … More Information
Ernest R "Ernie" Kester, age 83 of Salem, Oregon, went into the presence of the Lord on October 27, 2011.
Obituary published: October 28, 2011 in "Corvallis G-T"

▰ Elizabeth Joan "Betty" (Menke) [Hoffer] Kester

Died October 23, … More Information
Elizabeth Joan "Betty" (Menke) [Hoffer] Kester, age 73 of Salem, Oregon, entered Heaven's gates on October 23, 2004.
Obituary published: October 24, 2004 in "Albany DH"

▰ Betty (Hammond) Kester

Died January 05, … More Information
Betty (Hammond) Kester, of Oregon, born in Nebraska, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 5, 1998. Betty was 84.
Obituary published: January 06, 1998 in "Mail Tribune"

▰ Anita Mae Kester

Died March 19, … More Information
Anita Mae Kester, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, passed away peacefully March 19, 1997. Anita was 100.
Obituary published: March 20, 1997 in "Klamath Falls H-N"

▰ Sybil Joy (Pullan) Kesten

Died June 06, … More Information
Sybil Joy (Pullan) Kesten, of Oregon, joined the Lord June 6, 2012. Sybil was 94.
Obituary published: June 07, 2012 in "Oregonian"

▰ Bobby Kestell-Marrujo

Died November 04, … More Information
Bobby Kestell-Marrujo, age 43 of Medford, Oregon, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 4, 2016.
Obituary published: November 05, 2016 in "Desert Sun (CA)"

▰ Raymond Arthur Kestek

Died May 17, … More Information
Raymond Arthur Kestek, born December 9, 1926 went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2018 in Portland, Oregon. Raymond was 91.

▰ Beverly Jane (Zahler) Kestek

Died September 03, … More Information
Beverly Jane (Zahler) Kestek, age 92 of West Linn, Oregon, died on September 3, 2020.
Obituary published: September 04, 2020 in "Oregonian"

▰ Beverly Jane Kestek

Died August 18, … More Information
Beverly Jane Kestek, born November 10, 1927 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her August 18, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Beverly was 92.
Family members and close friends: , Eileen Tellefson

▰ Paulina (Nicklaus)[Hintz] Kesslet

Died January 08, … More Information
Paulina (Nicklaus)[Hintz] Kesslet, age 100 of Oregon, born in North Dakota, passed away peacefully January 8, 2001.
Obituary published: January 09, 2001 in "Oregonian"

▰ William John Kessler

Died October 10, … More Information
William John Kessler, born December 17, 1947 entered the Kingdom of Heaven October 10, 2018 in Gresham, Oregon. William was 70.

▰ Troy Michael Kessler

Died November 18, … More Information
Troy Michael Kessler, of Eugene, Oregon, passed away peacefully November 18, 2011. Troy was 46.
Obituary published: November 19, 2011 in "Register-Guard"

▰ Tillie A Miss Kessler

Died December 19, … More Information
Tillie A Miss Kessler, age 96 of Tigard, Oregon, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 19, 2002.
Obituary published: December 20, 2002 in "Oregonian"

▰ Theresa (Loverso)[Anderson] Kessler

Died December 16, … More Information
Theresa (Loverso)[Anderson] Kessler, age 47 of Cottage Grove, Oregon, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 16, 2010.
Obituary published: December 17, 2010 in "Register-Guard"
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