Portland, Oregon
Gilliland, John M. 86 April 20, 1927 Oct. 19, 2013 With sadness, but also with the belief he is with the Lord, the family of John M. Gilliland announces his passing on Oct. 19, 2013. Born in Stronghurst, Ill., on April 20, 1927, John grew up and went to school in Burlington, Iowa. Like many of...
Read MoreWhen I interviewed John and Bill Brooks hired him we asked him do a couple of big things. He did them without fault and beyond our expectations. He may have been the oldest but never the last one picked when we played b'ball.
Ris Bradshaw
November 03, 2013 | Carver, OR
John was a true professional, and one who represented the very best in mankind. I never heard a swear word come from his mouth, nor a harsh word towards anyone. He represented the very best of everything, and it was an honor and a privilege to have known and worked with him. My prayers are with his family, and I am certain John is already doing God's work in heaven. Bruce Pearson, Captain - (retired CCSO)
November 01, 2013
I worked with John in the Clackamas County Jail and I always enjoyed his polite and courteous demeanor. He will be greatly missed by many current and former law enforcement personnel.
Gilbert Zimbelman, Sgt. retired
October 28, 2013 | Estacada, OR
I enjoyed working with John during my time at CCSO. He was always so kind and always happy, never grumpy. He was a great asset to the department and you could always count on him.
My sympathy to the family.
Harriet Perigo - CSO retired CCSO
October 28, 2013
A great mentor to the young officers. He said fingerprints were like "mug shots" to him. I've seen him pull a print off a burglary scene and identify the burglar by looking at the lifted print. Always a gentleman and a GREAT Criminalist. The world was a better place when John was here. Jeff Barker
October 27, 2013
