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Leona Gunther-Ottria Obituary

Leona"Lee"Gunther-Ottria died April 14, 2015, in her home with her family present in Forest Grove. She was 75.Lee was born Sept. 30, 1939, in Great Falls, Mont., to Cecil and Illa Mason. She attended school in Shelby, Mont., and later received her bachelor's degree from Portland State University. Married to Jerry Gunther Sr. in 1956 in Great Falls, the family moved to Oregon in 1967. Lee loved Oregon, especially the Oregon coast. Her passions were painting, sewing, cooking, her flower garden and singing. Lee is survived by her six favorite children, Jerry Gunther Jr. and wife, Teri, Jeff Gunther and wife, Lisa, Carol Coe and husband, Mike, John Gunther, Donna Dreeke and Jim Gunther and wife, Heidi; brother, John Mason wife, Lina; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.A memorial service will take place at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2nd, 2015, at Donelson Funeral Chapel, 1070 W. Main St., Hillsboro, OR 97123. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lee's life.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 29, 2015.

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joey gunther

May 14, 2015

love and miss you grandma

April 30, 2015

I'm sorry for your loss. May you rely on the God of all comfort. He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

April 30, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family and I know that the love of God will comfort you.
( 1 John 4:9,10)

~D. Reynolds

Francisco and Katherine Cortez

April 29, 2015

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Vena Ahenakew

April 29, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Leona.Leona was a special friend and will hold a special place in my heart.

Staff of Fir Lawn Cemetery & Mausoleum

April 28, 2015

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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