Luther Strong Jr. In Remembrance of Luther Strong Jr. Luther Strong Jr. was born on January 3, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Luther Strong Sr. and Opal Strong. Luther grew up in a loving family of his parents, two sisters (Gail and Selena) and two brothers (Julius and Jackie). The family migrated northwest to Portland, Oregon, in the early 1940’s. His parents worked hard to establish a secure foundation for their family. Luther Strong Jr. Luther attended Vanport Elementary sch

Norman Branch Norman Branch July 29, 1955 - January 31, 2024 Today our beloved Norman Branch is resting peacefully amongst others that have gone before him. He has graciously received his wings of gold. Everyone looked up to him, he didn’t allow any confusion. Like the strength of Gorilla glue, he was the adhesive of his family. A Five Star General, a Legend, and Entrepreneur, a successful businessman who had a word when it came to taking care of business. Mainly to his

Nyewusi Askari Kelly Cornelius Norman a.k.a Nyewusi Askari transitioned from this life to his eternal home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 11:40 am. Kelly was the eldest son born on August 18, 1945, to Cornelius Norman and Mae Bell Norman Burkhalter. Askari departed this life at the age of 78 years. Kelly was a 1964 graduate of Washington Parish High School where he played the tuba in the marching band. Upon graduating from high school, he received a scholarship in music t

Haddas Aregai Haddas Aregai Sunrise 10/05/1952 - Sunset 12/26/2023 “The world changed from year to year. Our lives from day to day but the love and memory of you shall never fade away.”

Janette Carol Rucker Janette Carol Rucker Sunrise: December 26th, 1959 Sunset: November 14th, 2023

James and Lisa Johnson James and Lisa Johnson, Photo courtesy of Johnson Family It is with heavy hearts that we remember the incredible impact of James and Lisa Johnson on the Portland community. On October 28th, 2023, we lost two pillars of our community who embodied the true essence of love and generosity. Their journey began as teenagers at Jefferson High School, where they became inseparable best friends, and over the years, their bond only grew stronger as they pursued t

Robert ‘Bob’ Leighton Dad who Loved Fishing and Outdoors Robert R. Leighton Oct. 14, 1928 – June 17, 2023 Robert R. Leighton died peacefully at home in Nehalem, Saturday, June 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bob was 94 years old. He was born Oct. 14, 1928, in Oakland, Calif. to Frank E. and Eleanor (Harris, nee Schneider) Leighton and moved to Oregon at an early age. He graduated from Benson High School in Portland where he lettered in football and earned

Beulah Mae Campbell Beulah Mae Campbell November 27, 1942 - May 31, 2023 (age 80) Memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday,...

Tony Ray Washington: A Pillar of Community and Loving Family Man With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Mr. Tony Ray Washington...