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From Beth Hutton,
Retired Detective Richard Sothern passed away March 23, 2026. His wife Sandra would like Police presence at his service but it’s not scheduled and will be a few months before it is.
Contact Ed Herbert for Sandra's phone number.
From Beth Hutton,
Retired Detective Richard Sothern passed away March 23, 2026. His wife Sandra would like Police presence at his service but it’s not scheduled and will be a few months before it is.
Contact Ed Herbert for Sandra's phone number.
The memorial service for Det John Frater will be held:
Sunday, March 29th - 1pm-2:30pm
DeLasalle North Catholic HS
4300 NE Killingsworth St - Portland, OR 97218
The memorial service for Det John Frater will be held:
Sunday, March 29th - 1pm-2:30pm
DeLasalle North Catholic HS
4300 NE Killingsworth St - Portland, OR 97218
From Laurie Lindsey, Mike's wife
We invite you to gather with friends and family to celebrate the life of Michael Lindsey by joining us on April 2nd.
Burial Site
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mount Scott Blvd
Happy Valley, OR 97086
April 2, 11:00am
(Check main entrance bulletin board for service location)
Due to the nature of military honors and the size of the shelter, the service will be brief (approximately 25-30 minutes) with limited seating available. Guests are welcome to stand nearby if they wish to attend.
Reception to Follow
Gresham Memorial Chapel
257 SE Roberts Ave.
Gresham, OR 97080
12:30pm - 3:30pm
(Lower level - Back Entrance offers easiest access)
We warmly invite everyone to join us afterward for a reception where we will have more time to gather, share memories and celebrate his life.
Laurie Lindsey
From Laurie Lindsey, Mike's wife
We invite you to gather with friends and family to celebrate the life of Michael Lindsey by joining us on April 2nd.
Burial Site
Willamette National Cemetery
11800 SE Mount Scott Blvd
Happy Valley, OR 97086
April 2, 11:00am
(Check main entrance bulletin board for service location)
Due to the nature of military honors and the size of the shelter, the service will be brief (approximately 25-30 minutes) with limited seating available. Guests are welcome to stand nearby if they wish to attend.
Reception to Follow
Gresham Memorial Chapel
257 SE Roberts Ave.
Gresham, OR 97080
12:30pm - 3:30pm
(Lower level - Back Entrance offers easiest access)
We warmly invite everyone to join us afterward for a reception where we will have more time to gather, share memories and celebrate his life.
Laurie Lindsey
Per Henry Groepper
In the March 8th, 2026, Sunday Oregonian Obituaries, PPB Retired Sgt. John Edward Frater III is listed as having died on Friday, February 27, 2026, from lung cancer.
Per Henry Groepper
In the March 8th, 2026, Sunday Oregonian Obituaries, PPB Retired Sgt. John Edward Frater III is listed as having died on Friday, February 27, 2026, from lung cancer.
Retired Officer Michael Lindsey passed away February 27, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Michael was an officer at East Precinct in the 1980's, and had a strong interest in DUII enforcement.
In the late 80's Michael was disabled and was unable to return to law enforcement. He then worked in real estate and eventually became a private investigator for many years.
The family intends to have a service and will put out notification when plans are finalized.
Michael's wife, Laurie, can be reached through Ed Herbert, Treasurer PRP&WA, 503-752-9383, eherbert503@hotmail.com. The phone number in the Blue Book is not current.
Retired Officer Michael Lindsey passed away February 27, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Michael was an officer at East Precinct in the 1980's, and had a strong interest in DUII enforcement.
In the late 80's Michael was disabled and was unable to return to law enforcement. He then worked in real estate and eventually became a private investigator for many years.
The family intends to have a service and will put out notification when plans are finalized.
Michael's wife, Laurie, can be reached through Ed Herbert, Treasurer PRP&WA, 503-752-9383, eherbert503@hotmail.com. The phone number in the Blue Book is not current.
CORRECTION Regarding the FLASH ALERT MESSAGE OF 02/22/2026
The April 8th annual election of officers of the Association HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
To hold an election at this time, would be out of compliance with the Association’s By-Laws.
The Annual election of officers will be held later in 2026.
Subsequent emails will be forthcoming about the nomination process and election.
Allen Freauff
President, PRP&WA
CORRECTION Regarding the FLASH ALERT MESSAGE OF 02/22/2026
The April 8th annual election of officers of the Association HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
To hold an election at this time, would be out of compliance with the Association’s By-Laws.
The Annual election of officers will be held later in 2026.
Subsequent emails will be forthcoming about the nomination process and election.
Allen Freauff
President, PRP&WA