Joseph Burt Schwerdt
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Joseph Burt Schwerdt

  • December 1, 1947 - April 19, 2011
  • Portland, Oregon
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“Uncle Joe ~ Tall and so Schwerdt handsome. He reminded me of a rock star when I was a little girl. Uncle Joe seemed to be an old soul looking back....Read More » ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Brandy Schwerdt - Portland, OR

“You, My Dear Freind will be missed forever, the great times and road trips will be never forgotten..... your lifelong and beyond -Soul Mate Pamela...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Lynnette - Metaline, WA

“Uncle Joe, You were always so nice to me from as early as I can remember. I'm glad I got to spend some time with you over the last month. I just didn...Read More » ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Larson - Portland, OR

“Hello old friend, Your departure won't change the feelings and memories I have of our times spent together! Not a bit. I remember our first trip to...Read More » ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Bob Newman - Portland, OR

“Dear Pat and family, Joe is with us in the flowers in the gardens and in his friends and family who love him. His spirit is among us all with each...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: martha

“To the love of my life, my heart is brocken. The world is going to be such a lonely place without you. Thought we would grow old together... Miss...Read More » ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: Pamela Murdza

“My heart goes out to Pam and Joe's family. I've not seen Pam in almost 40 years, however, I've known loss, and I would want you all to know that...Read More » ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Sheryl Luke

“Even though I haven't seen you for many years, I have many memories of you and Pam together. I will always remember you following her home from...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Marla

“Thanks for being a good friend to my friend Pam, Joe. I will always remember you zipping into the parking lot of school in your cool Porsche, to...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Adrienne Shanafelt

“Thinking of you and missing you on your birthday. ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Pam - sister

“Thanks for being a good friend to my friend Pam, Joe. I will always remember you zipping into the parking lot of school in your cool Porsche, to...Read More » ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: Adrienne Shanafelt - friend

“Even though I haven't seen you for many years, I have many memories of you and Pam together. I will always remember you following her home from...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: Marla

“My heart goes out to Pam and Joe's family. I've not seen Pam in almost 40 years, however, I've known loss, and I would want you all to know that...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: Sheryl Luke - None

“To the love of my life, my heart is brocken. The world is going to be such a lonely place without you. Thought we would grow old together... Miss...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Pamela Murdza - soul-mate

“Dear Pat and family, Joe is with us in the flowers in the gardens and in his friends and family who love him. His spirit is among us all with each...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: martha - friend

“Hello old friend, Your departure won't change the feelings and memories I have of our times spent together! Not a bit. I remember our first trip...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Bob Newman - Portland, OR

“Uncle Joe, You were always so nice to me from as early as I can remember. I'm glad I got to spend some time with you over the last month. I just...Read More » ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Mike Larson - Portland, OR

“You, My Dear Freind will be missed forever, the great times and road trips will be never forgotten..... your lifelong and beyond -Soul Mate Pamela...Read More » ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Lynnette - Metaline, WA

“Uncle Joe ~ Tall and so Schwerdt handsome. He reminded me of a rock star when I was a little girl. Uncle Joe seemed to be an old soul looking back....Read More » ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Brandy Schwerdt - Portland, OR


Joseph (Joe) Schwerdt was born in Portland, Oregon on December 1, 1947. He died on April 19, 2011, surrounded by his family, at Providence Portland Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Joe was the oldest of six children born to Joseph and Patricia Schwerdt. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School, Central Catholic for two years and graduated from Cleveland High School. In his younger years he enjoyed traveling. One of his fondest memories was his trip to Thailand. He was a free spirit and enjoyed time with friends. Joe enjoyed collecting things and finding a good bargain. His family referred to his finds as his "treasures". For the last eleven years, Joe was caretaker and companion to his mother, fulfilling his promise to his father to "take care of mom". He is survived by his mother, Patricia, and siblings; Linda Gorton, Tom, Paul, Tricia Hollingshed and Pam Harmon. He is also survived by three nephews; Michael, Christopher and Odie and five nieces; Brandi, Tommi Jo, Staci, Callie and Josanna. At his request, there will be no service.

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No Service at his request