Michael Riser

February 14, 1980 - September 19, 2016

Michael was born Feb. 14, 1980 in Portland. He went to Sherwood High School, PCC and CCC. Michael loved the outdoors: camping, hiking and target shooting, which started with his scouting experiences. Kind and generous to friends, family and strangers, it was typical for him to help those in need. Michael worked in accounting at Clark Auto Parts in Tualatin. He had numerous hobbies and interest, including electronics and new technology. Most recently, he had been researching his Swedish heritage, language and culture with plans to travel there. He passed away Sept. 18, 2016. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Elisabeth and Jerry Clark; father and stepmother, John and Nancy Riser; brother, David Riser; maternal grandmother, Mona Haggstrom; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m., Oct. 21, 2016 at Attrell's Funeral Chapel in Newberg. It is open to everyone who would like to join us in a celebration of his life.