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Obituary

Joyce Valborg Zerwekh, of Portland, OR, passed away on December 20, 2021 after a sudden battle with cholangiocarcinoma.

Joyce was born January 8, 1945 in Oak Park, IL. She was adopted by loving parents, Ruth and William McCanless. Growing up in northwest Chicago, she and her mother would explore the city via the ā€œLā€, instilling a sense of adventure she would exhibit throughout her life. In her teen years, the family moved to a new …

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Community Involvement

Christian Place of Worship

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Multnomah Friends Meeting

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Born

January 8th, 1945
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Passed away

December 20th, 2021
Portland, OR

Other key details

Cause of death

cholangiocarcinoma

Method of disposition

Cremation

Holladay Park Plaza
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Holladay Park Plaza

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