Hilda Stern

I never had the honor, but heard so many wonderful things about Hilda from those who had the good fortune of meeting her. Much love to Hilda’s entire family.

For all who have asked about the funeral Mass for my mother, it will be at 10 am on Saturday, Jan. 21 at St. Andrew Church in NE Portland: https://standrewchurch.com/funerals/

As part of your extended family, Richard, Lesley, and I enjoyed our visits with Hilda, her smile and sparkling eyes, always so friendly and happy to see us. We will always have fond memories of her. Our thoughts are with you Stern and Galian families as you go through this sad time and adjust to life without your dear mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Feel blessed by the good memories you have of her. With sympathy and sincere wishes to all of you, Susan and Lesley

I am sorry for your great loss. Hilda was a force for so many years and that force was always directed toward and with her love of family. She is remembered with fondness.

One of the greatest days ever: a first trip to Portland to visit Hank during our early years at Georgetown. Mrs. Stern -- or forever "Hilda" to all of us -- kept bringing Hank and I "something to eat because we must be hungry". At least 5 meals throughout the day! Hank and I had to get off the couch and go toss the ball around out back, inventing the game "Fenway" I might add. The only pause in the culinary action was the 1 hour of Guiding Light and Hilda's beautiful voice expressing her...

Your Mom always called me Ricky and was so gracious and open to all of my family through these many years. I can remember dinners at your home and trips to the coast. She was a special lady who always reached out to my Mom following the passing of our father. I believe the family friends are all together now, Hilda, Louis, Joe, Ralph, Anne and Floyl. My sincere sympathies to you all and we will always remember Hilda as being such a gracious lady.