Left to right: Lynne Bangsund, Gretchen Pillip, Patty Brandt, Julie Branford, Dana Plautz

Honoring the Legacy of Lifelong Service

The Junior League of Portland’s Sustaining Members are the foundation upon which our organization continues to grow, innovate, and serve. After years of active membership, Sustainers remain deeply engaged in our mission—bringing their experience, leadership, mentorship, and passion for civic impact to every aspect of League life. Their continued commitment strengthens our community partnerships, guides future leaders, and ensures the League’s legacy endures.

Each year, we celebrate a Sustainer of the Year whose exceptional dedication, volunteerism, and advocacy reflect the very best of what it means to be a Junior League member. These honorees exemplify the spirit of lifelong service. Whether championing new initiatives, offering steady mentorship, or helping navigate pivotal organizational moments, their influence is felt far beyond their formal years of active service.

The women recognized here have shaped who we are today. Their leadership reminds us that the League’s impact doesn’t end with the conclusion of active membership—it evolves, deepens, and continues to inspire.

We honor our Past Sustainers of the Year with gratitude, pride, and respect for the legacy they’ve built and the future they empower.

*Mrs. Henry L. Corbett (Gretchen Hoyt) // 1960

*Mrs. Joseph A. Minott (Gainor Baird) // 1960

*Mrs.  Samuel L. Diack (Phyllis Hart) // 1962

*Mrs. William Wilson (Marie Macklem) // 1967

*Mrs. Henry F. Cabell (Margaret Malarkey) // 1968

*Miss Isabella Gauld // 1969

*Mrs. Gordon Russell (Kathleen Kelley) // 1970

*Mrs. William C. Lawrence (Virginia Smith) // 1970

*Mrs. Ruth Graef (Ruth Nunn) // 1972

*Elizabeth B. Mansfield (Betty Bishop) // 1973

*Mrs. John A. Sprouse (Barbara Barker) // 1974

  Mrs. Lawrence M. Smith (Dorothy Haugsten) // 1975

*Mrs. Leonard Lockert (Mary Caroline Knapp) // 1976

  Mrs. Paul Ryman (Edith Brown) // 1977

  Mrs. William D. Proppe (Phyllis Sutherland) // 1978

*Mrs. Wallace L. Chappell (Isabella O’Connor) // 1979

*Mrs. Howard J. Baker (Mary Malarkey) // 1980

*Mrs. Joseph Rogers (Frances Munro) // 1980

*Mrs.  Alexander W. Chilton, Jr. (Sue Grout) // 1981

  Mrs. Robert Yeager (Barbara Eccles Coit) // 1982

  Mrs. E. C. von Clemm (Emmiliese Asamer) // 1983

*Mrs. Jack McMurchie (Carolyn Rae Vester) // 1984

*Mrs. Albert W. Gentner, Jr. (Carol Johnson) // 1985

*Mrs. Richard H. Leonard (Delight Kolar) // 1986

  Mrs. Verner Lindgren (Helen Hellend) // 1987

  Mrs. Ferris F. Booth (Dorothy Stephenson) // 1988

*Mrs. Stephen E. Thompson (Helen Malarkey) // 1989

  Mrs. Ronald K. Ragen (Lee Blaesing) // 1990

  Mrs. James H. Bruce (Donna Goodwin) // 1990

*Mrs. David C. Grimwood (Anne Jarman) // 1991

  Mrs. Milo E. Ormseth (Beverly Tuftedal) // 1992

  Mrs. Marlin R. Goebel (Linda Jane Kilham) // 1993

  Mrs. Donald Tisdale (Geraldine Weiss) // 1994

*Mrs. Melvin Mark (Mary Kridell) // 1995

  Mrs. Price Gripkoven (Hilary Field) // 1996

*Gwyneth Gamble Booth // 1997

*Ernestine Oringdulph // 1998

  Julie Vigeland // 1999

  Nancy Delbrueck // 2000

  Joanne Carlson // 2001

  Marilyn Pamplin // 2002

  Beth Warner // 2003

*Kathleen (Kathie) Sand Williams // 2004

  Lynnette Houghton // 2005

  Molly Spencer // 2006

  Marcia Director // 2007

  Barbie Rice // 2008

  Jean Josephson // 2009

  Sarah Munro // 2010

  Betty Buzzard Norrie // 2010

  Lynn Bangsund // 2012

  Linda M. Girard // 2013

  Patty Brandt // 2014

  Teresa Forni // 2015

  Katy Neill // 2016

  Chris Swanson // 2017

  Gretchen Anderson Pilip // 2018

  Sally Wolcott // 2019

  Julie Branford // 2020

  Kathryn (Kaycee) Wiita // 2021

  Jillian De Garmo // 2022

  Trink Easterday // 2023

  Dana Plautz // 2024

  Margaret Hill // 2025

  Kirsten Leonard // 2026