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Dr. Howard E. Otteson

Portland, Oregon

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Otteson, Dr. Howard E. 80 10/02/1930 11/14/2010 Dr. Howard E. Otteson, 80, passed away peacefully Nov. 14, 2010, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Dorothy Petersen Otteson; children, Randy, Kevin, Scott, Melanie Desautels, and VaLene Hulme; 24 grandchildren; and...

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my sister told me of his death, and i was grately upset.i was a patient and he was very kind and funny person.even though i couldnt always give all i had, he did for others, as well for me and my family.may you find peace and you are very cared for.

We just heard the news today. Dr Otteson has been our family dentist for 33 years. We are so thankful for the care and good humor he gave us! He will be greatly missed.
Diane and Dave Gauthier and family

Doctor Otteson was the best! Our family dentist for 33 years. I can hardly believe he's gone. Every appointment was a good time - we laughed a lot. We'll miss him deeply.

Dr. Otteson has been our dentist and friend since 1963. He was a compassionate person in every aspect of life. He will be greatly missed.

Howard's boat, the Oddysea - always fascinated me. It's been years ago, but our families met at Shasta Lake, and we enjoyed his infectious enthusiasm for life. We know several of his grandchildren in Gresham as well. We offer our condolences to Dorothy and all the family - may our Father in Heaven assuage your sorrows and bring comfort. Most sincerely,
Allan Jorgensen

Only had the pleasure of meeting your Dad once up at the dental school. Ron and I immediately noticed his sunny nature. Our sincere condolences to the entire family.

There will never be another like Dr. O. I only knew him a year or two, though I grew up a block away in Cedar Hills. His gentle touch makes the military dentists I've known pale in comparison. MSG Pat Callahan (USAR RET)

I have a dentist appointment tomorrow at the same office but it won't be with my dentist that I have going to for the past 11 years of my life. I found at that Dr. Otteson died yesterday and I couldn't believe it. He had been my dad's dentist since he was 10 years old and he had been my dentist since I was 10 years old. I remember his "bad jokes" and how he visited my mom when she found out that she had cancer and it made her feel so much better. He was also such a good person that he shut...

he will be greatly missed he was a great dentist and friend. our thoughts are with you and your family. love serrano family