Kent Allen Michaelson was born on Oct. 16, 1940 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. He passed away on Sunday, August 15, just 4 days short of the anniversary of the death of his beloved mother and 2 months and one day short of his 70th birthday.
At the age of two, he and his parents moved to Hillsboro, Oregon. He was raised there and attended school there. He had handicapping problems from birth on but always met the world with a smile. In his earlier years he worked in the fields picking various crops. Later he became a custodian and did yard maintenance. He also worked for General Foods Corp. at their cannery in Hillsboro for a number of years until he had a major stroke at age 30.
Kent loved old cars, dogs, visiting people, having friends visit him, and helping with whatever he could. He had a great work ethic and always kept busy at something. If you were his friend, you were always his friend.
He spent the last 10 years living at Sherwood Park Nursing Home in Keizer. He loved the people and staff there and enjoyed the excellent care they gave. The family wishes to thank them for loving and caring for him all these years.
Kent was preceded in death by his father, Freeman L. Michaelson and mother Opal M. Michaelson. He is survived by his sister Patricia L. Pitts and husband Carl. Nieces Amber L. Lowi and David of San Francisco, Heather M. Hallman and Nick of Ivins, Utah, Mandalyn M. Gulbrandsen and James of New York City, and Ethan M. Pitts of Salt Lake City. He also is survived by his great nephew, Jaxton S. Pitts, and great nieces Taylor Hatch Hallman and Samantha M. Gulbrandsen.
Kent will be greatly missed by all who knew him and especially by his family.
Visitation will be held from 9-10 am, Monday, August 23, at the Keizer Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A memorial service for Kent will begin at 10 am at the Church. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Portland. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.