One of our more interesting residents was Dorris Pugsley second floor (743 N.W. 11th #24). Dorris befriended me right away and entranced me with her interesting life.








Note from Dorris written so many years ago-- how could I be so blessed to have retained these after all the moves I have made? Thanks Dorris for such a reminder of 'you' the memories come flooding back. (Apr. 11, 1909 to Jan. 6, 1982)







One of the saddest things for me as a manager of this building is so many 'special' neighbors passed on while I was there. I would come to know such unique people-- and then they would be gone.

What a treasure Dorris was-- one of my favorite tenants. I still have her fireplace mirror I purchased from her family after she passed away and I look into it as I type. As a retired executive secretary (at one time for Disney) Dorris knew how to write concise memos. I found these notes tucked into a folder of memorials for some of the tenants. They were just too sad to read and that is why I tucked them away some 35-years ago! Treasures rediscovered!

Within less than 2-months Dorris was gone-- Heartbreaking. I was always so busy with another job and managing the Plaza that I was unable to spend as much time with her as I desired. I sensed she was lonely, and knew she was ill, my regret was she reached out many times and I just didn't have the time to stop in to sit down and visit. I still leave flowers for her each time I am in Oregon. Truly a kindred spirit and a Plaza treasure.


Dorris Margaret Pugsley Online Memorial