Events & Ceremonies

Gatherings to remember Josh — the church service and reception on Saturday, August 29, 2026, then the graveside service and lunch on Monday, August 31, 2026. There will be no viewing. · Last updated: August 31, 2026

① Church Service

📅 Date	Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕚 Time	11:00 AM
📍 Location	Good Shepherd Community Church 28986 SE Haley Road, Boring, OR 97009 [map]
👤 Contact	TBD
📺 Watch live	memorials.gshep.us For anyone who can't be there in person — no sign-in needed.
📝 Notes	There will be no viewing.

② After-Service Reception

📅 Date	Saturday, August 29, 2026
🕚 Time	Following the church service
📍 Location	The home of Chris Roberts 1311 NW 19th St, Gresham, OR 97030 [map]
👤 Contact	Chris Roberts · 🔒 sign in to view phone number
📝 Notes	All are welcome. Driveway parking is reserved for family (marked); street parking is available. Alcohol is permitted. Please consider signing up for the potluck.

③ Graveside Service

📅 Date	Monday, August 31, 2026
🕚 Time	11:00 AM (arrive 10:30–10:45 AM)
📍 Location	Willamette National Cemetery 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd, Portland, OR 97086 [map]
👤 Contact	Russ Brewer · 🔒 sign in to view phone number
📝 Notes	Arrive 10:30–10:45 AM and check in at the front office — they will tell you which pavilion. Line up your car behind the designated black hearse and follow it in. 11:00–11:07 AM — Military honors: flag, Taps, and rifle volley. 11:07–11:30 AM — Family program: speeches.

④ Lunch — Happy Valley Station

📅 Date	Monday, August 31, 2026
🕚 Time	11:45 AM (no set end time)
📍 Location	Happy Valley Station Food Carts 13551 SE 145th Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97015 [map]
👤 Contact	Russ Brewer · 🔒 sign in to view phone number
📝 Notes	For anyone who would like to join us for lunch after the graveside service — all are welcome. No set end time; come and go as you are able. A food cart pod with around twenty carts — Thai, Korean, Indian, sushi, pizza, burgers, boba and more. Open until 8:00 PM on Mondays. Venue phone: 503-482-5865. See the carts: full list (PDF) · happyvalleystation.com/carts

🥘 Potluck — After-Service Reception

The reception is a potluck. Here's what people are bringing so far — add yours so we don't end up with eleven potato salads.

Who	Bringing
Susan Roberts	Deviled eggs
Russ Brewer	Korean Spare Ribs
Becky And Derek Avery	Pasta Salad — Vegetarian
Tailor	Some sort or bread
Sarah Prentice	Caprese Salad — Dairy - Vegetarian
Ian and Sharmil	Desserts (pie and a small GF option)

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