The Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Atiyeh, Dolores, 92
Nov. 08, 1923 ~ Aug. 29, 2016
Former Oregon First Lady, Dolores Hewitt Atiyeh, 92, the wife of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (1979-87), died peacefully in Portland on Aug. 29, 2016 at a Portland-area care center.
Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Portland, where she attended public schools. She met Victor, while both were students, at Washington High School. During her senior year, she was recognized in Who's Who in American High Schools. She was a scholarship honor student at the University of Oregon, where she studied art and joined sorority Alpha Chi Omega.
Dolores Hewitt and Victor Atiyeh were married July 5, 1944.
As Oregon's First Lady, Dolores Atiyeh was involved in numerous charitable, historic and arts organizations. In 1979 she was appointed honorary chairman of the Oregon International Year of the Child Commission, an all-volunteer commission which focused attention on concerns for Oregon's children's health, education and nutrition. She was honored with the White Rose Award in 1983 by the March of Dimes.
Mrs. Atiyeh was a member of the Governor's Committee for the Exhibiting of Art in the Governors ceremonial and reception area, and a member of Arts Coalition Northwest. She was honorary chair of stewards with the Historical Preservation League of Oregon and served as a board member and chair of the Women's Council and committees for the Portland Art Museum. She helped host an event at the museum featuring a statue from Palmyra, Syria that was donated by her father-in-law, George Atiyeh. Dolores really bonded with the 1973 Senior Rose Festival Court where she served as chaperone.
Upon returning to Portland from Salem, she researched, and was admitted into the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, who died on July 20, 2014, just 15 days after the couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her immediate family, son Tom Atiyeh (wife Leslie), and Suzanne Atiyeh, plus five grandchildren.
A private family service took place Sept. 3, 2016 at River View Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection at Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Portland, Oregon
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Atiyeh, Dolores, 92
Nov. 08, 1923 ~ Aug. 29, 2016
Former Oregon First Lady, Dolores Hewitt Atiyeh, 92, the wife of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (1979-87), died peacefully in Portland on Aug. 29, 2016 at a Portland-area care center.
Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Portland, where she attended public schools. She met Victor, while both were students, at Washington High School. During her senior year, she was recognized in Who's Who in American High Schools. She was a scholarship honor student at the University of Oregon, where she studied art and joined sorority Alpha Chi Omega.
Dolores Hewitt and Victor Atiyeh were married July 5, 1944.
As Oregon's First Lady, Dolores Atiyeh was involved in numerous charitable, historic and arts organizations. In 1979 she was appointed honorary chairman of the Oregon International Year of the Child Commission, an all-volunteer commission which focused attention on concerns for Oregon's children's health, education and nutrition. She was honored with the White Rose Award in 1983 by the March of Dimes.
Mrs. Atiyeh was a member of the Governor's Committee for the Exhibiting of Art in the Governors ceremonial and reception area, and a member of Arts Coalition Northwest. She was honorary chair of stewards with the Historical Preservation League of Oregon and served as a board member and chair of the Women's Council and committees for the Portland Art Museum. She helped host an event at the museum featuring a statue from Palmyra, Syria that was donated by her father-in-law, George Atiyeh. Dolores really bonded with the 1973 Senior Rose Festival Court where she served as chaperone.
Upon returning to Portland from Salem, she researched, and was admitted into the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, who died on July 20, 2014, just 15 days after the couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her immediate family, son Tom Atiyeh (wife Leslie), and Suzanne Atiyeh, plus five grandchildren.
A private family service took place Sept. 3, 2016 at River View Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection at Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
The Oregonian
Portland, Oregon
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Atiyeh, Dolores, 92
Nov. 08, 1923 ~ Aug. 29, 2016
Former Oregon First Lady, Dolores Hewitt Atiyeh, 92, the wife of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (1979-87), died peacefully in Portland on Aug. 29, 2016 at a Portland-area care center.
Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Portland, where she attended public schools. She met Victor, while both were students, at Washington High School. During her senior year, she was recognized in Who's Who in American High Schools. She was a scholarship honor student at the University of Oregon, where she studied art and joined sorority Alpha Chi Omega.
Dolores Hewitt and Victor Atiyeh were married July 5, 1944.
As Oregon's First Lady, Dolores Atiyeh was involved in numerous charitable, historic and arts organizations. In 1979 she was appointed honorary chairman of the Oregon International Year of the Child Commission, an all-volunteer commission which focused attention on concerns for Oregon's children's health, education and nutrition. She was honored with the White Rose Award in 1983 by the March of Dimes.
Mrs. Atiyeh was a member of the Governor's Committee for the Exhibiting of Art in the Governors ceremonial and reception area, and a member of Arts Coalition Northwest. She was honorary chair of stewards with the Historical Preservation League of Oregon and served as a board member and chair of the Women's Council and committees for the Portland Art Museum. She helped host an event at the museum featuring a statue from Palmyra, Syria that was donated by her father-in-law, George Atiyeh. Dolores really bonded with the 1973 Senior Rose Festival Court where she served as chaperone.
Upon returning to Portland from Salem, she researched, and was admitted into the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, who died on July 20, 2014, just 15 days after the couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her immediate family, son Tom Atiyeh (wife Leslie), and Suzanne Atiyeh, plus five grandchildren.
A private family service took place Sept. 3, 2016 at River View Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection at Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
Portland, Oregon
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Atiyeh, Dolores, 92
Nov. 08, 1923 ~ Aug. 29, 2016
Former Oregon First Lady, Dolores Hewitt Atiyeh, 92, the wife of Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh (1979-87), died peacefully in Portland on Aug. 29, 2016 at a Portland-area care center.
Dolores was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Portland, where she attended public schools. She met Victor, while both were students, at Washington High School. During her senior year, she was recognized in Who's Who in American High Schools. She was a scholarship honor student at the University of Oregon, where she studied art and joined sorority Alpha Chi Omega.
Dolores Hewitt and Victor Atiyeh were married July 5, 1944.
As Oregon's First Lady, Dolores Atiyeh was involved in numerous charitable, historic and arts organizations. In 1979 she was appointed honorary chairman of the Oregon International Year of the Child Commission, an all-volunteer commission which focused attention on concerns for Oregon's children's health, education and nutrition. She was honored with the White Rose Award in 1983 by the March of Dimes.
Mrs. Atiyeh was a member of the Governor's Committee for the Exhibiting of Art in the Governors ceremonial and reception area, and a member of Arts Coalition Northwest. She was honorary chair of stewards with the Historical Preservation League of Oregon and served as a board member and chair of the Women's Council and committees for the Portland Art Museum. She helped host an event at the museum featuring a statue from Palmyra, Syria that was donated by her father-in-law, George Atiyeh. Dolores really bonded with the 1973 Senior Rose Festival Court where she served as chaperone.
Upon returning to Portland from Salem, she researched, and was admitted into the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband, who died on July 20, 2014, just 15 days after the couple had celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
She is survived by her immediate family, son Tom Atiyeh (wife Leslie), and Suzanne Atiyeh, plus five grandchildren.
A private family service took place Sept. 3, 2016 at River View Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the Governor Victor Atiyeh Collection at Pacific University, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116.
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