Denise Marie (Howes) Totland, 58, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021. A graveside memorial service will be held in Silverton on Saturday, May 22, 2021, under the direction of Unger Funeral Home. Visit ungerfuneralchapel.com for details.
Denise was born in Burns, Oregon on Sept. 7, 1962 to Don and Theresa Howes. She grew up in Ontario, Oregon where she graduated in 1980. Denise went on to beauty school in Boise, Idaho. She then moved to Salem, Oregon.
Denise devoted her life to loving and caring for her daughters. She worked as a medical assistant in various practices over the last 30 years. Most recently, she worked at Rite Aid Pharmacy.
Denise is preceded in death by her father Donald Howes. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Howes; sister Mylisa (Mark) Holland; ex-husband, Robert Totland; former mother-in-law, Rozetta Totland; daughters, Nichole (Jason) Petersen and Kelsey (Danny) Cross; grandchildren, Ellie Petersen, Wyatt Petersen and Kamryn Cross; nephews, Jason Holland, Gregory (Brittnie) Holland, Donald (Jill) Holland and Colton (Hannah) Totland.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Silverton Area Community Aid Trinity Lutheran Church of Silverton.
