Bertha Phares was born in Lambert, MT to Louis and Minnie Thornton on 10/10/1922. Bertha was widowed in 1990 and passed awaIy on 10/26/2016 in Beaverton, OR. Bertha is survived by one son, Donald Phares and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; preceded in death by step son Arthur Phares, Jr, Raymond Phares and Kenneth Phares. Bertha was the last survivor of all six of her siblings. In her younger years Bertha was active in the Eastern Star and was a member for over 50 years. Bertha was well liked and was always caring and giving. She will be missed by all who knew her and will be blessing them from heaven.