Bonita Jean Gilbreth, a long time resident of East County, died on June 1, 2011 in Portland. She was 68 years of age.
Bonita was born on October 24, 1942 in Portland, Oregon and was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Thomas) Clark. She graduated from Reynolds High School and later in life completed her Bachelor's Degree in Social Science at Marylhurst College. She worked at the Bradley Engle House and for Washington County DHS. She later worked as a Human Resources Manager for the State of Oregon. She retired in 2004.
In December of 1959, she married Floyd White. They were later divorced and on November 19, 1971 she married Robert "Bob" Gilbreth in Stevenson, Washington. Bob preceded her in death in 2006.
Bonita had many hobbies. She loved to travel and was a member of the Winnegonians Motor Home Club, the Oregon Winne-Itasca Club and the Cascade Travelers. She also held offices in each of the clubs. She enjoyed the beach, spending time with her family and helping children. Bonita had a gift for comforting youth and granting second chances. She saw the best in people even when it was buried deep, below the surface. She was strong and caring and touched many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Bonita is survived by her son, Robert "Scott" Gilbreth of Gresham and daughters, Pamela Molick of Oregon City and Tamara Perkins of Portland and sister, Judith Scott of Ohio along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her husband and her brother, Everett Scott Clark Jr both preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Bonita's Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. Private inturnment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Association. Bateman Carroll Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Bonita was born on October 24, 1942 in Portland, Oregon and was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Thomas) Clark. She graduated from Reynolds High School and later in life completed her Bachelor's Degree in Social Science at Marylhurst College. She worked at the Bradley Engle House and for Washington County DHS. She later worked as a Human Resources Manager for the State of Oregon. She retired in 2004.
In December of 1959, she married Floyd White. They were later divorced and on November 19, 1971 she married Robert "Bob" Gilbreth in Stevenson, Washington. Bob preceded her in death in 2006.
Bonita had many hobbies. She loved to travel and was a member of the Winnegonians Motor Home Club, the Oregon Winne-Itasca Club and the Cascade Travelers. She also held offices in each of the clubs. She enjoyed the beach, spending time with her family and helping children. Bonita had a gift for comforting youth and granting second chances. She saw the best in people even when it was buried deep, below the surface. She was strong and caring and touched many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Bonita is survived by her son, Robert "Scott" Gilbreth of Gresham and daughters, Pamela Molick of Oregon City and Tamara Perkins of Portland and sister, Judith Scott of Ohio along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her husband and her brother, Everett Scott Clark Jr both preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Bonita's Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. Private inturnment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Association. Bateman Carroll Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Bonita Jean Gilbreth, a long time resident of East County, died on June 1, 2011 in Portland. She was 68 years of age.
Bonita was born on October 24, 1942 in Portland, Oregon and was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Thomas) Clark. She graduated from Reynolds High School and later in life completed her Bachelor's Degree in Social Science at Marylhurst College. She worked at the Bradley Engle House and for Washington County DHS. She later worked as a Human Resources Manager for the State of Oregon. She retired in 2004.
In December of 1959, she married Floyd White. They were later divorced and on November 19, 1971 she married Robert "Bob" Gilbreth in Stevenson, Washington. Bob preceded her in death in 2006.
Bonita had many hobbies. She loved to travel and was a member of the Winnegonians Motor Home Club, the Oregon Winne-Itasca Club and the Cascade Travelers. She also held offices in each of the clubs. She enjoyed the beach, spending time with her family and helping children. Bonita had a gift for comforting youth and granting second chances. She saw the best in people even when it was buried deep, below the surface. She was strong and caring and touched many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Bonita is survived by her son, Robert "Scott" Gilbreth of Gresham and daughters, Pamela Molick of Oregon City and Tamara Perkins of Portland and sister, Judith Scott of Ohio along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her husband and her brother, Everett Scott Clark Jr both preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Bonita's Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. Private inturnment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Association. Bateman Carroll Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Bonita was born on October 24, 1942 in Portland, Oregon and was the daughter of Everett and Grace (Thomas) Clark. She graduated from Reynolds High School and later in life completed her Bachelor's Degree in Social Science at Marylhurst College. She worked at the Bradley Engle House and for Washington County DHS. She later worked as a Human Resources Manager for the State of Oregon. She retired in 2004.
In December of 1959, she married Floyd White. They were later divorced and on November 19, 1971 she married Robert "Bob" Gilbreth in Stevenson, Washington. Bob preceded her in death in 2006.
Bonita had many hobbies. She loved to travel and was a member of the Winnegonians Motor Home Club, the Oregon Winne-Itasca Club and the Cascade Travelers. She also held offices in each of the clubs. She enjoyed the beach, spending time with her family and helping children. Bonita had a gift for comforting youth and granting second chances. She saw the best in people even when it was buried deep, below the surface. She was strong and caring and touched many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Bonita is survived by her son, Robert "Scott" Gilbreth of Gresham and daughters, Pamela Molick of Oregon City and Tamara Perkins of Portland and sister, Judith Scott of Ohio along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Her husband and her brother, Everett Scott Clark Jr both preceded her in death.
A Celebration of Bonita's Life will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 am at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. Private inturnment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Children's Cancer Association. Bateman Carroll Funeral home is handling the arrangements.
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