Daniel Clausen

October 11, 1919 – June 16, 2014

Daniel G. Clausen, of Tigard, passed away at the age of 94 while in the hospice care of the Hopewell House.

Daniel was born October 11, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the only son to Herbert Clausen and Emma Wahlstrand. Daniel attended Minneapolis’ Minnehaha Academy and received his high school diploma from North High. In his youth he met his future wife through church. Daniel married Edith Johnson on May 2, 1941 in their hometown of Minneapolis. Daniel enlisted to serve in World War II and served as a Captain of the Air Corp. Upon his return from service, his family moved to Tangent, Oregon, where they built and managed a motel. The family lived in the motel until their homes were built on a 5 acre stretch along Highway 99.

In 1954, Daniel and Edith moved to Portland and were active members of the North Baptist Church as well as the Burlingame Baptist Church. In 1976 they moved to Tigard and became well-known parishioners of Grace Point Church in Tigard, Oregon. Daniel will be remembered for his compassionate love of his family, as an excellent baritone vocalist with a passion for music, and for his devotion to the Lord.

Survivors include Daniel’s children, Daniel G. Clausen, son (Maggie); Judith Campbell, daughter (Donald); four grandchildren; Matthew Clausen, Michelle Monroe, Jenifer M. McCourt, and Heather B. Milligan; and ten great grandchildren. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Edith, and his two sisters Eleanor and Ruby.

A Celebration of Life with reception following will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2014 at 1:00pm at Grace Point Community Church, 11075 SW Gaarde St, Tigard, OR 97224.

Arrangements under the direction of Young's Funeral Home, Tigard, OR.