Josephine Z. “Jo” Seely


Josephine Z. (JO) Seely, 89, of Forest Grove

FOREST GROVE - Josephine Z. "Jo" Seely, a former resident of Forest Grove, died Sunday morning, May 27, 2007, at the Life Care Center in McMinnville.

Private Family Services will be held.

JOSEPHINE ZULAH SEELY was born December 3, 1917 in Forest Grove, Oregon, the daughter of Harry T. Giltner and Bertha Clair (Williams) Giltner. She was raised and received her education in the Forest Grove community, having graduated from Forest Grove Union High School in 1936. Following high school, Josephine attended the Good Samaritan School of Nursing and graduated in 1939 as a Registered Nurse.

She was united in marriage to Harold L. Seely on March 3, 1940 in Forest Grove, Oregon. Following their marriage they made their home in the Forest Grove community. Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, on June 25, 1981, after celebrating over forty-one years of marriage. Following her husband's death, Josephine made her home with her daughter and family in Yamhill until 2006 when she moved to the Life Care Center in McMinnville.

The family suggests remembrances may be made to the Legacy VNA Hospice, 2270 NE McDaniel Lane, McMinnville, OR 97128, in her memory.

Forest Grove Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Published in The Hillsboro Argus (OR), Friday, June 01, 2007



Josephine Z. Seely

Josephine Z. "Jo" Seely died May 27, 2007, at age 89.

Josephine Giltner was born Dec. 3, 1917, in Forest Grove. She graduated from Forest Grove High School and Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. A registered nurse, she was a floor nurse and later supervisor at Forest Grove Community Hospital. In 1940, she married Harold L.; he died in 1981.

Survivors include her son, Truman L.; daughter, Mario C. Mosser; sister, Jane Keeler; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Remembrances to Legacy VNA Hospice in McMinnville. Arrangements by Fuiten Rose & Hoyt.

Published in The Oregonian, Thursday, May 31, 2007