Sonja Erway, 81, of Beaverton, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was born a Valentine’s baby on February 14, 1943, the daughter of Guy and Janice (Linton) Hillman. While she was always an outstanding homemaker she also worked for many years as a receptionist and insurance biller in a medical clinic, and as a line packer in local factories. She was an avid deer hunter, had a passion for bowling and was on many bowling leagues, being named a Senior Bowler of the Year. Known jokingly as Old Macdonald to her kids, she loved her animals including her chickens, goats, pet squirrel, cockatiel, pot belly pigs, horses, every stray cat in the neighborhood and especially her many dogs.
Sonja leaves behind her two children, Trent (Forrest Burdue) Erway and Shawn (Darla) Erway; longtime friend and life companion, Ron Roberson; siblings Sherryl (Mick) Stitz, Bill Hillman, Skip Hillman, Tam (Steve) Wuelfing, and Jeff (Deb) Hillman; sister-in-law Peg Hillman; granddaughters Madison (Tyler) Menheer and Bailie Erway; and great grandchildren Landon and Leighton Menheer.
Preceding her in death are her parents Guy and Janice Hillman and brothers Larry Hillman and Eric Hillman.
Per Sonja’s wishes there will be no public service. To honor her memory please consider a donation to a local pet shelter or Humane Society. Arrangements are in the care of Hall-Kokotovich Funeral Home. www.hallkokotovichfuneralhome.com
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