Obituaries for Jan. 23

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Jan 22, 2010

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Bella Lauren Bellant

Sept. 4, 2009-Jan. 19, 2010

Gresham resident Bella Lauren Bellant, 4 months, died Tuesday, Jan. 19.

A gathering to say goodbye will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Gresham Memorial Chapel, 257 S.E. Roberts Ave.

Bella was born Sept. 4, 2009, in Gresham to Trevor Bellant and Lauren Valdez.

Survivors include her parents; grandparents, Pete and Kathy Bellant of Gresham, Valerie Valdez of Clackamas and Llewellyn Valdez of Clackamas; uncle, Winston Bellant of Gresham; and aunt, Victoria Valdez of Clackamas.

Gresham Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.

Lynda Heathman

April 22, 1947-Jan. 18, 2010

East Portland resident Lynda Heathman, 62, died Monday, Jan. 18.

No services will be held.

Lynda was born April 22, 1947, in Portland to Burrell and Glema (Rasmussen) Heathman. She graduated from Marshal High School and received an associate degree from Portland Community College.

Lynda worked as a quality control supervisor for the Red Cross for 17 years.

Lynda enjoyed going to the casino and gambling. Her favorite destination was Chinook Winds Casino, where she would play cards and the slot machines. She was artistic and enjoyed arts, crafts and painting ceramics. She loved the ocean and walking along the beach, collecting agates. She also loved to cook. She had a wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include her sister, Cheryl Liberty of Gresham; and brother, Gary Heathman of Milwaukie.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Doctors Without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, Md., 21741.

Visit Lynda’s page at www.mem.com to sign her guestbook.

Bateman Carroll Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Bobbie Eileen Wright

March 13, 1926-Jan. 15, 2010

Former Gresham resident Bobbie Eileen Wright, 83, died Friday, Jan. 15, in Portland.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Hilton Vancouver, 301 W. Sixth St., Vancouver, Wash. Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland.

Bobbie was born March 13, 1926, in Trenton, Texas, to Homer and Bessie (Calhoun) Humphrey. At age 10, Bobbie moved to Vancouver and attended Harney Elementary School, Shumway Middle School and Vancouver High School.

On July 10, 1948, she married Desmond Wright. He preceded her in death in 1987.

Bobbie worked for US Bank in Portland for many years. She moved to Portland in 1952, but returned to Vancouver in 1986. She spent the last five years residing between Gresham and Portland.

Bobbie had many hobbies and interests. She volunteered for the Columbia Art Center, the Pearson Air Museum, Grant House and the Cancer Thrift Store. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and walking with dogs and friends. She loved estate sales and shopping. She also loved spending time with her family.

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