Evelyn Hillsboro

Evelyn passed away May 25, 2015, at home in Hillsboro after a brief struggle with cancer. She was born Nov. 30, 1936, in Orenco, to John and Julia (Orban) Dobra. In 1940, the family moved to Hillsboro where Evelyn lived until her death. Evelyn graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955.Evelyn married Paul Gallaway July 1, 1955, in Hillsboro and they are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary this year.Evelyn was the mother of four sons and she enjoyed being a loving homemaker and wife, baking, cooking, canning, gardening, quilting and hosting family and friends as well as actively participating in church activities and Bible Study Fellowship. Evelyn was a hospice volunteer and served for 12 years (1981 to 1993) as the volunteer coordinator for Washington County Hospice. Her love and compassion for people was an amazing asset in this role. She resigned her role and returned to a full-time homemaker when her husband, Paul, retired in 1993. Evelyn was an active member in the Hillsboro First Baptist Church during her childhood years and adult life. Later in life, she attended Sonrise Church and Grace & Truth Bible Church for a short time before returning to Hillsboro First Baptist. She was also actively involved in Bible Study Fellowship for many years.Evelyn is survived by her spouse, Paul Gallaway of Hillsboro; sons, David Gallaway of Hillsboro, Ronald Gallaway of Stockton, Kan., Stephen Gallaway of Oregon City and Philip Gallaway of The Woodlands, Texas; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Ruth (Dobra) Ragsdale of Hillsboro. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in memory of Evelyn may be made to WorldVenture, Designation: Appointee Launch Fund (Acct 6135-000), 1501 West Mineral Ave., Littleton, CO 80120 or https://www.worldventure.com/.A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 2015, at the First Baptist Church, Hillsboro. A private family graveside will be conducted prior to the memorial service. For additional obituary and service information, please contact Donelson Funeral Chapel, www.firlawnfh.com.