Patricia Toepfer passed away on June 11, 2013 in Billings Montana. She was born to Varnum and Estella Tremaine in Hubbard, OR on May 25, 1932. She attended St. Benedict’s grade school and 3 years at Mt. Angel Academy, completing her senior year and graduating in 1950 from Woodburn High School. She married the love of her life, Richard Toepfer on November 4, 1950.
She worked as a bookkeeper and was employed by Woodburn Auction Yard, Bernard Chevrolet and Farmers Oil in Woodburn. After moving to Portland she was employed at AMFAC Corporation and Ron TonkinChevrolet.
She was active in bowling and won several city and state team and doubles titles. She was an avid swimmer and all around busy person, she never sat still. She and her husband Richard enjoyed local and NASCAR Stock Auto Racing. They attended 4 events at Daytona, FL and also some in Michigan, California, Arizona, Washington and Oregon. She served as a Volunteer at Portland Adventist Hospital for 3 years before retiring in Mesa, Arizona. After a decline in health, they moved back to Oregon.
The apple of her eye was her grandson Jeff. They shared a very special relationship and the two of them caused a lot of trouble together over the years. She also loved spending time with her great grandchildren Slade and Blake.
Her favorite things in the world were Chocolate, a glass of pop and Miniature Schnauzers. Mom enjoyed life to the fullest. She was a strong willed person who fought to the end.
She was preceded in death by her father, Varnum Tremaine, her mother Estella Tremaine, Niece Gwen Tremaine and her brother William (Bill) Tremaine.
She is survived by her husband Richard, two daughters, Christine (Mark) Tubra, Sheryl (Tom) Toscano, grandson Jeff (Audra) Toscano, great grandsons Slade and Blake Toscano, granddaughter Becky, step grandchildren Geneva Hamilton, Justin and Janelle Tubra, Brother-In-Law Virgil (Lorena) Toepfer , Sister-In-Law Dolores Hutchings, nephews Scott Hutchings and his daughter Sloan, Chip (Carrie) Hutchings and their children Elsie and Riley, Marty Tremaine, nieces Debbie (James) Prinslow, and their son Travis, Kimberly Toepfer, Lori Hutchings, Terrie Clemens, Jan Tremaine, great step grandchildren, Taylor, Ryken Hamilton and Preston Tubra
A special thanks to Riverstone Hospice Home, and St. John’s Re-Hab, for taking such good care of mom.
A visitation will be held on Thursday June 27, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Cornwell Funeral Home in Woodburn OR and from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Woodburn Oregon, Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Portland OR.
Donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.
A reception will be held sometime after the service.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday June 27, 2013
Cornwell Funeral Home
309 N. 2nd Street
Woodburn , Oregon 97071
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 28, 2013
St. Lukes Catholic Church
417 Harrison Street
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Friday June 28, 2013
Mount Calvary Cemetery
333 SW Skyline Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97221
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Thursday June 27, 2013
Cornwell Funeral Home
309 N. 2nd Street
Woodburn , Oregon 97071
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday June 28, 2013
St. Lukes Catholic Church
417 Harrison Street
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Rite of Committal
Following Services
Friday June 28, 2013
Mount Calvary Cemetery
333 SW Skyline Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97221
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Ken and Irene Nelson, says
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom loved the great grandchildren and attending their events. May you treasure those special memories. May the love of God, family and friends support you during this difficult time.
Teryl Tatro says
Sheryl, so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Virg & Lorena Toepfer says
We are so sorry to hear about your mom & my sister in law passing on . Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, Brother Dick, Christine and Sheryle . We are also sorry we cannot be in Oregon at that time as I am still doctoring. With our love always.
Donna (Burks) Bates says
Sheryl, I hope each new day brings new strength. Take good care.
Robert Poydack, Aimee Daniels says
So sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family.
Chris Tubra says
Will miss our Fudge nights with Mom and Sheryl.
Marie Kluver and Family says
Sheryl and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless You and Your Family.
Sheri Sukut says
Love to you all!
Janice & LeRoy Schmidt says
To Dick, Sheryl , Chris and families. Just to let you know how sorry we were to hear of Pat’s death. Dick, we shared a lot of fun times (Marie Calendar’ pie &coffee) and visits when we lived next to each other over at the Resort. We often wondered what happened to the two of you as we tried to call often at Fountain of the Sun. Now we know why we didn’t get ahold of you. Our thoughts are with you all at this season of life.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Patricia Toepfer – I am sorry to hear of your loss. May you find comfort in many beautiful memories and talents of Mrs.Toepfer at this difficult time. The Bible gives us hope that soon the Creator will end all suffering, pain, and death. (Revelation 21:4) Also we have the hope of being with our loved ones who have been resurrected (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God intended for mankind will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth” (Matt 6:9, 10). Please take the opportunity to learn about the many comforting promises in the Bible. (John 17:3).
The LaDukes' says
Sheryl, so sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! May you cry happy tears while you cherish all the memories!