Stehn Family Chapels

08/10/2026

Sandra Sue Schneider

Sandra Sue Schneider was born on June 5, 1952, in Miles City, MT, to her parents, Ben and Carrie Sackman. She was an exceptionally beautiful and talented woman.

Sandy attended junior and senior high school in Billings, MT, graduating from Billings West in 1970. She went on to enroll at Eastern Montana College where she studied for two years before moving to Oregon where her husband attended graduate school.

Sandy held numerous jobs throughout her adult life including being a legal secretary in Oregon City, a sales representative for Mascotte Home Security in Portland and an office/ business manager for Portland radio stations KPDQ and KPAM. Her final job was as a staff member at Willamette Christian Church in West Linn. For the past 20 years, she traveled with and supported her husband in chaplaincy work with NHM, a ministry providing spiritual care to residents of adult care facilities.

Sandy's devotion to God and her faith in Jesus Christ was the foundation for who she was and all that she did. Every action and every relationship stemmed from her unshakeable reliance on her Savior. Next to her devotion to God was her devotion to her family. She had an amazing accepting and forgiving spirit that she demonstrated not only to her husband, children, and grandchildren, but to everyone she met. The many sacrifices she made on our behalf will never be fully known or appreciated.

Sandy was always a hard worker. From a young age she was taught the importance of work and doing a job to the best of her abilities. From working to put her husband through graduate school, to working full-time when the kids were in school, to planning all kinds of church and ministry events, Sandy gave herself wholeheartedly to the tasks before her. She not only did what was required but did more and did it well. Bosses loved her and commended her often. Her events were always unique and well received.

Sandy was dependable. If you needed a job done and done well, you wanted Sandy. The many school, work, church and ministry projects that she undertook were always completed with diligence. Sandy also had an eye for design and made every house she lived in a home, decorating with style (most often on a limited budget). Her ability to make a lot out of a little went beyond just home decorating. Living on a pastor's salary, Sandy was still able to keep her family well clothed and well fed. Her children never felt as if they missed out on something they really needed.

At the age of 13, Sandy met the love of her life. John, who was 15, attended the same church and for 5 ½ years these two were inseparable. They grew up together until on August 6, 1971 they were married on a plus 100 degree evening in a packed church with no air conditioning. It was the beginning of an adventure that lasted 55 years to the day.

Sandy was truly a woman who was beautiful inside and out. Her lasting beauty came from the light of God's love which shined through her bright blue eyes and engaging smile to uplift all who met her. Even while battling Alzheimer's, Sandy never lost her joy in the Lord. That joy was her strength. As she took her last breath, she was hearing her husband, daughter and granddaughter sing the words,

"'Twill be my endless theme in glory,

With the angels I will sing.

'Twill be a song with glorious harmony

When the courts of heaven ring."

A verse that was precious to Sandy and John during her last years was 2 Corinthians 4:16 . . . "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day."

Sandy will be terribly missed but, because of what Jesus did for us by sacrificing His life on the cross and by conquering the grave, we know that we will see her again. "Even so, come Lord Jesus" (Revelation 22:20).

Sandy is survived by her husband, Dr. John Stephen Schneider; daughter, Kari Ann Koller-Oberg(Tim); sons, Benjamin Vincent Schneider (Misty) and Douglas Lee Schneider (Danielle); granddaughters, Kennedy Noelle Koller, Magdalena Marie Schneider. Delaney Grace Schneider, and Daphney Jane Schneider; grandsons, Jason Lee Koller, Jr. (Carson), Benjamin Vincent Schneider, Jr., and Danyon Douglas Schneider; sisters, Sherrie Lou Richert (Phil) and Susan Rae Balster (Ken); brother, Walter Martin Sackman (Doreen); and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private family graveside service will be held in Oregon City with a celebration open house in a few weeks.

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07/29/2026

Sandra "Sandi" Lowe Hansen

Sandi passed peacefully on June 25, 2026 after a hard-fought 5 year battle with cancer. Throughout her treatment, Sandi constantly chose optimism and positivity. She was surrounded by family and friends in the days preceding her passing.

Sandi was born in Portland, Oregon on December 19, 1957, to Thomas and Connie Lowe. She was raised in Redmond, and later in Portland. She attended Reynolds High School and Mt. Hood Community College. While in college, she spent a year aboard Semester at Sea traveling the world.

Sandi married Jim Hansen in July 1984. They raised 2 children, Stephanie and Peter, in the Happy Valley area. Sandi was involved in volunteering at their schools, and later becoming a secretary in the athletic department at Rex Putnam High School. Sandi served NCSD for nearly twenty years.

Sandi spent many summers on the family boat in Canada, and loved being on the water spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling to Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Europe.

After retiring, Sandi enjoyed traveling, cooking, gardening, her walking and travel group of 7 life-long girlfriends, and her yoga classes. Though, her favorite thing to do, was to be with her grandchildren. She never missed a sporting event, school activity, or recital.

Sandi is survived by her husband, Jim Hansen; mother, Connie Lowe; children, Stephanie Gossett and husband, Ryan, and Peter Hansen and wife, Ashleigh; siblings, Lori Martin and husband, Dennis and Bob Hansen and wife, Debra; sister-in-law, Christine Koopman; grandchildren, Sydney, Noah, Nora, Henry, and Halsey; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Sandi will be remembered for her smile and a spirit of friendship, giving, adventure, and love.

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07/22/2026

Thelma C. Eberwein

Thelma "Tommy" Eberwein spent 104 years turning strangers into friends and making every place she lived feel like home. It was advice she later passed on to her family: "Don't think home is the place you’re from; make home where you go."

From a humble farm in rural Florida to a bustling household in Baltimore and, finally, to Portland's Willamette View Retirement Community, she left every place richer in friendship than she found it. She passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, leaving behind a life defined not by its remarkable length, but by the warmth, generosity, and optimism with which she lived.

Born on October 16, 1921, in Miami, Florida, Tommy grew up on a pineapple farm during a time when much of Miami was still rural. She was one of six children and often credited her long, healthy life to those early years spent outdoors, swimming in the Atlantic Ocean, climbing trees, and working alongside her family. Her mother always knew where to find her tomboy, high in the branches of her favorite tree, usually with a book.

The hardships of the Great Depression shaped Tommy’s outlook for the rest of her life. She witnessed her family's fortunes change almost overnight when the banks closed, yet she also remembered that her mother always cooked extra food for strangers who arrived hungry at their door. Those experiences instilled in her a lifelong gratitude for life's blessings and a quiet conviction that kindness should always be shared.

Tommy attended the University of Miami, where she was Homecoming Queen in 1940, graduated with degrees in elementary education and theatre arts, and began teaching speech and drama.

During World War II she met Army Air Corps navigator Bruce Eberwein. Their courtship was interrupted when Bruce's B-17 suffered enemy fire in a mission over Italy. He nearly lost his life and ultimately lost his left leg. After more than a year of surgeries and learning to walk with a prosthetic, Bruce telephoned Tommy to ask if she would marry him. She said yes without hesitation. They were married in 1945, just weeks after the end of the war, beginning a partnership that would endure until Bruce's death in 1982.

Together they built a joyful home in Baltimore, where they raised five children. Bruce spent his entire career as a non-profit executive, helping children and adults with disabilities lead fuller lives, while Tommy devoted herself to family, church, schools, neighborhood life, and countless volunteer activities. Their home was filled with spirited conversations, card games, watching the Colts, swimming, music, laughter, and a steady stream of friends.

Among the treasures in Tommy’s keepsake drawer was a letter a longtime Baltimore neighbor wrote to Tommy's mother. “I’m going to tell you just how swell I think your daughter is. She always looks on the bright side of life. She will always sit and listen...and give an honest answer." The letter was never intended for publication, but it describes her perfectly. People sought out Tommy because she listened without judgment, was genuinely interested in other people, encouraged without preaching, and somehow made everyone feel lighter after spending time with her.

Tommy treasured her friendships almost as deeply as her family. None meant more than her lifelong friendship with Mildred "Millie" Phillips. For more than fifty years they celebrated life's joys together and carried one another through its sorrows. Tommy wrote that their friendship "deserves a book of its own."

After Bruce's death, Tommy demonstrated the same quiet courage that had marked every chapter of her life. She chose to begin again. In 1996, in her mid-seventies, she moved across the country to Willamette View. It was a bold decision that surprised many, but Tommy embraced it wholeheartedly. She welcomed new residents, served on committees, made lasting friendships, and often remarked that she had found "the right place." Looking back, she considered the move to a retirement center one of the happiest decisions of her life.

An avid swimmer, Tommy continued swimming a mile each day well into her nineties. She loved books, travel, music, nature, conversation, and family gatherings. She delighted in people.

Tommy is survived by her children, Bruce (Carole), Bart (Jill), Robert (Sigrid), and Jesse Shannon (Jan); daughter-in-law, Kristin Eberwein; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bruce; and son, William.

A Memorial Service celebrating Tommy's life will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, at Moreland Presbyterian Church, where she served as a deacon and formed many lasting friendships. A second East Coast service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery where her ashes will be placed with Bruce’s.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the extraordinary caregivers at Willamette View, whose kindness and compassion enriched Tommy's final three decades. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Willamette View, Inc. Employee Appreciation Fund.

Near the end of her life, Tommy left her family a journal, looking back, packed with memories. She concluded it with the same gratitude and faith that guided her throughout her life: "I have been truly blessed. God is good."

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07/20/2026

Florence Kay Patrick

Florence Kay Patrick, known to everyone simply as Kay, passed away on July 14, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by her children. Kay was born on August 3, 1948, in Medford, Oregon, to Alfonse and Mabel Pawlowski. She grew up in Medford and, after starting her family, made her home in the Milwaukie area for the rest of her life.

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree from OSU, Kay spent her early adult years as a devoted stay-at-home mother to her five children. Later in life, she returned to school to become a Registered Nurse through OHSU. Beginning in the late 1990s, she worked as an RN for the VA administration.

Faith was at the center of Kay's life. She was a longtime member of Athey Creek Church, where she found community, and she spent many years participating in Bible Study Fellowship. She was also part of a swimming group that met regularly. Every Wednesday, right up until the week before she died, a group of close friends gathered at her house for games - games that, it should be noted, she very much intended to win.

Kay's home was a haven for birds; her yard was filled with feeders and fountains for them to visit and bathe in. She loved her dogs, found joy in quilting, and never turned down a good board game. Anyone who ever walked into her kitchen knew to expect one thing immediately: "Wash your hands!"

Kay is survived by her five children, Nicole Shaw, Thad “Pat” Patrick, Amy Patrick, Russell Patrick, and Randall Patrick; grandchildren, Casey and Eleanor Shaw, Blaine, Josiah, Jesse, and Kyle Patrick, Kalel Bekofsky, Oliver, Hamilton, and Huxley Patrick; and beloved brother, Norman Pawlowski. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mabel and Alfonse Pawlowski; and brother, Floyd Pawlowski.

A service celebrating Kay's life will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Good Roots Community Church in Oak Grove, followed by a table game reception - a fitting way to honor a woman who loved nothing more than gathering the people she loved around a table.

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07/16/2026

Sandra Jane Chamberlain

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07/11/2026

Come down to Milwaukie Fest and say hi

07/02/2026

Lynn Joy Miller

Lynn Miller moved from here to there on June 17, 2026, in Portland, Oregon. She was 81.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister; and two brothers. She leaves behind friends who became family. She also leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, grace, humility, compassion, integrity, and a love that many of us have come to lean on.

She used her drop of water in this astronomically large ocean to show up for others, to make life a little better, and to reduce suffering where she could. She loved well. She smiled beautifully. She listened with her heart. I will miss that drop.

She loved Mary Oliver, I think she'd like us to think about these lines from "In Blackwater Woods":

Every year everything I have ever learned in my lifetime leads back to this: the fires and the black river of loss whose other side is salvation, whose meaning none of us will ever know. To live in this world you must be able to do three things: to love what is mortal; to hold it against your bones knowing your own life depends on it; and, when the time comes to let it go, to let it go.

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07/01/2026

2026 Rotary Club of Clackamas Annual Golf Tournament at Stone Creek Golf Course. Photo Booth at Hole 16. Congratulations to Dustin at Building Products for winning the gift basket. Thank you all for a fun day!!

06/29/2026

Daniel Edsel Thompson

Daniel Edsel Thompson, 37, of Milwaukie, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Daniel was born on January 16, 1989, in Trinidad, Colorado. He later moved to Oregon and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 2007.

Daniel had a deep love for the outdoors, which he fulfilled by tending his garden, watching birds, casting a line, and exploring new places through hiking and camping. He gave his time and energy freely, actively participating in civic horticulture projects and showing up without hesitation whenever family or friends were in need. Thoughtful with his words and deliberate with his time, he had a gift for humor—an easy, genuine kind that lifted the room without effort.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Adrienne Thompson; parents, Duane and Viki Thompson; brother, Christopher Thompson and sister-in-law, Kim Nguyen; niece and nephew, Olivia and Mason, who knew him as a devoted and playful uncle; and paternal grandparents, Jim and Charlotte Thompson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lloyd and Virginia Johnson.

His kindness and generosity touched everyone fortunate enough to know him, and his memory will be carried forward by all who loved him.

In celebration of Daniel's love for the natural world, the family welcomes donations in his memory to the Oregon Wildlife Foundation (https://secure.givelively.org/donate/oregon-wildlife-foundation/oregon-wildlife-foundation/duane-thompson).

"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads."

~ Henry David Thoreau

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06/26/2026