Funeral Homes in Portland, OR

Facts about the city

• Portland has been featured in films like: Zero Effect (1998), New Moon (2009), Twilight (2008), and I Am Virgin (2010).
• Some of the notable people born here have been: Aaron Koch (american football player), Aaron Miles (basketball player), Carrie Finklea (actor), Brad Cloepfil (architect), Roland Smith (writer and novelist), Matt Groening (cartoonist and film producer), and Bruce Abbott (actor and artist).
• Portland is home to the following sports teams: Portland Trail Blazers, Rhino, and Portland LumberJax.

Portland is the largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the county seat of Multnomah County, located at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. According to the 2010 Census it had a population of 583,776, estimated to have reached 619,360 in 2014, making it the 28th most populous city in the United States. Approximately 2,348,247 people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), the 24th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statistical Area (CSA) ranks 17th with a population of 3,022,178.Named after Portland, Maine, Portland was incorporated in 1851 near the end of the Oregon Trail. The city operates with a commission-based government guided by a mayor and four commissioners as well as Metro – the only directly elected metropolitan planning organization in the United States. The city government is notable for its land-use planning and investment in public transportation. Portland is frequently recognized as one of the most environmentally conscious or "green" cities in the world because of its high walkability, large community of bicyclists, expansive network of public transportation options and 10,000+ acres of public parks.Portland is located in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, and its climate is marked by warm, dry summers and mild-to-chilly, rainy winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses. For more than a century, Portland has been known as the "City of Roses", with many rose gardens – most prominently the International Rose Test Garden. The city is also known for its abundant outdoor activities, liberal political values, and coffee and beer enthusiasm. Portland is home to the most total breweries and independent microbreweries of any city in the world, with 58 active breweries within city limits, as well as 600+ food carts and food trucks. Its metro area is home to the second highest percentage of LGBT residents in the United States. "Keep Portland Weird" is an unofficial slogan for the city.

Funeral planning in Portland

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Portland Obituaries

It was disclosed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on April 28th, 2022 that Edward M Semon died in Portland, Oregon.  Semon was 94 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edward M's life.

It was disclosed by Peoria Journal Star on March 15th, 2022 that Peter Dusenbery died in Peoria, Illinois.  Dusenbery was 79 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Peter's life.

It was noted by The Reflector on March 2nd, 2022 that Jack Richards Bratlie died in Washington.  Bratlie was 97 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jack Richards's life.

It was noted by Klamath Falls Herald and News on February 23rd, 2022 that Nathan Thomas Maynard died in Portland, Oregon.  Maynard was 34 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Nathan Thomas's life.

It was written by Chicago Tribune on February 17th, 2022 that Roger Allen Laraus passed on in Portland, Oregon.  Laraus was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Roger Allen's life.

It was written by The Reflector on January 26th, 2022 that Craig Ole Hendrickson perished in Washington.  Hendrickson was 73 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Craig Ole's life.

It was disclosed by Napa Valley Register on January 11th, 2022 that Peter Vallen Robichaud passed on in California.  Robichaud was 92 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Peter Vallen's life.

It was revealed by The Mail Tribune on December 31st, 2021 that Dwayne Allen Melvin passed on in Portland, Oregon.  Melvin was 41 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Dwayne Allen's life.

It was reported by Cincinnati Enquirer and Cincinnati Post on December 21st, 2021 that Kumiko Puttmann died in Portland, Oregon.  Puttmann was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kumiko's life.

It was reported by Chicago Tribune on December 5th, 2021 that Eric Edward Olsen perished in Barrington, Illinois.  Olsen was 72 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Eric Edward's life.

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Portland, Oregon is home to microbreweries, micro-distilleries and coffee roasters, and is one of the most environmentally friendly green cities in the United States. One of the largest cities in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is the largest city in Oregon. Situated between the Willamette and Columbia rivers, the city has several large bridges which separate the city into different districts and serves as a border between neighboring Washington State. Portland is known as the City of Roses due to its ideal climate for growing these flowers. Given the state of Oregon has no sales tax, Portland is a popular shopping destination for those across the border to the north.

The official website for the city of Portland is https://www.portland.gov/.