Other Events:

• Misc: 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
• Occupation: farmer
• Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Obituary: 1 Apr 2010, Troutdale, , Oregon, United States; Sandy River Chapter Newsletter, Assoc of Northwest Steelheaders

Notes:

Obituary:

Obituary

The Sandy Chapter lost one of it's oldest charter members with the passing of Maurice Bliss, 84,on March 16. Maurice was a quiet person and although not one to speak out at club functions he was always participating and there when needed and doing his share. I especially remember working along side Maurice during the Marmot Dam acclimation pond construction where this little guy, five years older then me, was working circles around me and not even stopping to take breaks. I admired his work ethnic and decided then and there to be his friend. Most members will remember Maurice as the little older guy that in his later years came to meetings, social functions, and picnics with his son John pushing his wheel chair. John tells me "Dad loved the Sandy Chapter Steelheaders. He was so proud to be a part of all the functions. He spoke highly of it's members. He was frustrated that his poor health, due to a heavy equipment accident, and his damaged breathing prevented his full participation in his final years. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. I see him in every thing at the family farm". Member Nick Galash, a neighbor of Maurice in Pleasant Valley, knew him well and shared some common hay farming experiences. Nick talked lots about Maurice's great hard working farm experiences and about the farm accident where Maurice was trapped and crushed under his tractor. This accident didn't stop Maurice but greatly slowed him down. Maurice was a life long farmer, fisherman, big game hunter. He was a life time member of the Gresham Rifle Club and a member of the Antique Steam Club of Brooks, OR. Maurice is survived by his sons John and Tim, seven grandchildren and nine great grand children. Memorial services will be held April 24, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Gresham Memorial Chapel, 257 SE Roberts, Gresham, OR 97080. Some of Maurice's favorite food will be served following the service and all members are invited.
Larry Beaver
[provided by Tim Bliss]

Maurice — . [Group Sheet]

1. John Bliss
2. Tim Bliss

Other Events:

• Census: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Occupation: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer

Cleveland married Hazel M ? Abt 1919. Hazel was born 13 Apr 1899, , , Oregon, United States; died 30 Sep 1992. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Residence: Sep 1992, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Other Events:

• Census: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Occupation: May 1910, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer
• Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Paul married Mary Isabelle Cleveland Abt 1893. Mary (daughter of Johnson Cleveland and Charity Susannah Smith) was born Abt 1868, , , New Brunswick, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Census: May 1910, Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Census: Apr 1930, Sycamore, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Notes:

Census:
3 in 1871 census

Census:
3 children, 3 living

Other Events:

• Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada; a farmer
• Census: 1880, Powells Valley, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
• Occupation: 1880, Powells Valley, Multnomah, Oregon, United States; a farmer

Notes:

Census:
51 in 1871 census

Johnson married Charity Susannah Smith 9 Jul 1851. Charity (daughter of Nathaniel Smith and Patience Oulton) was born 12 Aug 1831; died 1879; was buried , Gresham Pioneer Cemetery, Gresham, Multnomah, Oregon, United States. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851
• Census: 1871, Westmorland Parish, Westmorland, New Brunswick, Canada

Notes:

Census:
not in Westmorland Co 1851 census

Census:
39 in 1871 census