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Bernice Vandervort Obituary
June 5, 1930 ˜ March 1, 2019
Bernice Ellene Vandervort, 88 of Ridgefield, Washington, passed away March 1, 2019. She was born in Hillsboro, Oregon to Bert V. and Ellene M. Hansen. She graduated from Hillsboro High School, was a member of the school’s Rose Festival court, and graduated from Oregon State University. Bernice was married to G. R. (Doc) Vandervort for over 40 years, who preceded her in death.
Bernice was an owner, trainer, and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses, and was a well-known participant at Portland Meadows for 50 years. She loved horses, dogs, cats, and was an avid collector of American memorabilia. Her closest friends knew not to call at 7:00 p.m. because she could not miss the classic game show “Jeopardy!”.
She is survived by her son Eric Vandervort, of Portland Oregon.
Interment will to be held at Willamette National Cemetery on March 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with a celebration of life to follow. Contributions may be made as donations in lieu of flowers to “Portland Feral Cat Coalition”, www.feralcats.com, (503) 797-2606.
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