Meet the Team
The Troutdale Historical Society runs on volunteer power. We have a tremendous group of volunteers that keep three museums open and maintained; curators who keep track of a large collection of photographs and artifacts; event coordinators who plan our events down to the finest details; and maintenance workers who come running at a moment's notice to make needed repairs. We are very fortunate to have them and appreciate every hour spent on our behalf. In 2016, over 2000 hours were donated just from the museum docents.
If you are interested in joining our team of volunteers, give us a call 503-661-2164. No experience necessary.

Margaret Rice and Bettianne Goetz
Volunteers at the THS Booth of the
McMenamins Edgefield summer concerts.
Volunteers at the THS Booth of the
McMenamins Edgefield summer concerts.
Museum Docents
Joyce Belcher (2016); Member Since 2012
Parkrose Grade School, Reynolds High School, MHCC Show manager; Mobile Commissary for US Forest Service (owner); Powell Valley Nursery, Office Manager (retired) Past Volunteer for Guide Dogs for the Blind & Reynolds High School Reunion Interest include swim aerobic classes, "lunching" with girl friends, movies, reading, yard work, photo albums, and a passion for classic cars - a passion she shared with her father. |
Joy Beldin (2015); Member Since 2016
Wilkes/Glenfair Elementary; Reynolds High School; HR Management Certification, PCC 30 years as HR Manager; PDX Made In Oregon & California Closets Showroom Manager (Retired) Volunteering for HOA as a Board Member and retail volunteer for Cycle Oregon Tours Resident of Portland, Troutdale, Seaside, Oregon since 1944 |
Jeanette Kloos (2011); Member Since 2014
Oregon Department of Transportation, Scenic Area Coordinator (Retired) Co-Author of A Study of the Historic Columbia River Highway.1987 & Historic Columbia River Highway Scenic Byway Corridor, 1997 Author of Historic Columbia River Highway Master Plan Volunteer for Friends of the Historic Columbia River Highway, Founder & President Women’s Transportation Seminar, Portland Chapter, Member of the Year, 1988; Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Medal Interests include genealogy, travel and family, particularly my young granddaughter, Adelyn Resident of Portland, OR since 1986 |
Bev Knight (2018); Member Since 2017
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Audrey Lowell Member Since 2014
Laureen Lucero Member since 2009
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Marge McDevitt (2018); Member Since 2018
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Amber Milmore (2016); Board Secretary (2015); Member Since (2015)
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Margaret Rice, (2016-2018)
Assoc. Degree, Mt. Hood Community College-Liberal Arts; Kaiser Permanente Administrative Assistant (Retired)
Member of the Troutdale Historical Society since 1984. Volunteer and fundraiser for YMCA Camp Collins
Interests include travel, gardening, golf, cooking, and reading. And of course! Exploring and enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon.
Resident of East Multnomah County since 1974
Assoc. Degree, Mt. Hood Community College-Liberal Arts; Kaiser Permanente Administrative Assistant (Retired)
Member of the Troutdale Historical Society since 1984. Volunteer and fundraiser for YMCA Camp Collins
Interests include travel, gardening, golf, cooking, and reading. And of course! Exploring and enjoying the beautiful state of Oregon.
Resident of East Multnomah County since 1974
Charlene Thomas (2015); Member Since 2015
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Hazel Webb (2016); Member Since 2016
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Curators
Dee Dee Hansen - Objects Curator (2017); Member Since 2018
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Julia Warner - Special Projects, Objects (2018); Member Since 2018
Special Events
Helen Wand, Program Chair (2017); Board Member (2004-2014); Member Prior to 2003
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Gary McCoy (2018); Member Since 2017
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Sandy McCoy (2018); Member Since 2017
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Virgina Symonds (2018); Member Since 2018
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