Obituary
Longtime Estacada resident, Elizabeth Rich,
died on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at a Portland Hospital. She was 66 years old.
A memorial service will be held 11:15 am,
March 25, 2026 at Estacada Funeral Chapel followed by a reception at the
American Legion(8329 SE 89th Ave Portland).
Elizabeth Ann Parker was born March 21, 1959
in Portland, Oregon to Edward and Patricia (Ibach) Parker. She was raised in Estacada where they owned a
raspberry farm. After high school
Elizabeth worked for the Safari Club and then Ben Franklin Crafts in
Estacada. For most of her working
career, she was the manager of Craft Warehouse in Gresham.
In 1979, she met Melvin and they married in
1982. They made their home in Estacada
where they raised their 2 daughters and grandkids.
Elizabeth enjoyed gardening and watching crime
drama shows like Law and Order SVU and Chicago Fire, loved animals, but the
greatest joy was being with her family.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years,
Melvin; daughters, Trish Cehrs, Jenni Rich; grandchildren, Lukas Allen, Jace
Rich, Bella Cehrs; and sister Kellie Higley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Pat Parker and
brothers, Doug, Matt and Tom Parker.