Michelle Trave-Mercer

Portland OR

Michelle Ann Trave-Mercer 59, passed away on October 21, 2012, in Portland Oregon. A gathering of her friends and family will be held at her home in Portland on Sunday October 28, at 1 p.m. For information call 503-235-8523.

Michelle was born to John and Ann Trave, in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 8,1952. After studying Art History at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, Michelle moved to Portland Oregon where she made her home. Michelle was passionate about her family, art, her spiritual growth and her beloved home of Portland.

Michelle is survived by her son, John Mercer and her siblings, John, Mathew, and Dan Trave and Camille Slattery.

She was preceded in Death by her parents, John and Ann Trave

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Published by the Des Moines Register on Oct. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Adele Nicols

October 21, 2025

I have so many vivid memories of our journeys in Florence, Italy as well as at your incredible home in Iowa. Shared memories about our
fathers and more serious talk about Anne. We had big dreams about our futures. I will carry the memories from our friendship with me forever. - Adele

Adele

October 21, 2024

I miss you more each year that passes, if that is possible. If your son ever reads this, I hope he will reach out to me at [email protected]. You and I were as close as family and I knew all your family except your son and his father. We didn´t have enough time, Michelle!

Adele Nicols

October 21, 2022

10 years have passed in a blink of an eye. I still think if you so often. We had a deep connection and understood each other. Sisters to the bone.

Adele Nicols

October 21, 2019

Missing you, and cherishing our memories. Wish I could meet your son as a grown up. Missing your family as well. Love always....

Adele Berger-Nicols

October 23, 2013

Still can't believe you're gone. I miss you so much. I hope to reconnect with your family at some point in a meaningful way. So much lost time. So much love my dear Michelle.

Adele Nicols

June 8, 2013

I only just now found out about this, as well as Anne's passing. If someone from the family would contact me I would truly appreciate it. Love and prayers...Adele ([email protected])

Murray Singleton

November 2, 2012

Regrets, I hope all is well...

Sheilah Wilson

November 1, 2012

I was very sorry to learn of Michelles passing. My condolences to the family.

Beth Grandanette

October 28, 2012

RIP Michelle. We had a lot of fun when we were little girls walking to school. My deepest sympathy for your family.

Verna

October 27, 2012

Michelle, you'll be missed. I'll think of you whenever I see an especially well made film - or a truly entertaining stinker. My thoughts go with your family.

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