Gresham Golf Course

Bill Truswell's memorial service will be held this Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:30pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Gresham. (507 W. Powell Blvd. - on the corner of Powell Blvd & Eastman Parkway) We are sharing his obituary below for remembrance and contribution requests from his family.

William "Bill" Truswell passed peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was 90 years old, born in 1935.
Bill was a husband, father, salesman, avid golfer, boater, ski team instructor and always the guy in the crowd who was loved especially by kids and dogs.
Born in the small mining town of Trail, British Columbia, Canada, he spent a good chunk of his youth in the small town becoming involved with sports. He learned to ski, swim and played several ball sports.
He began his college career as a student at the University of British Columbia and then received a scholarship to Lewis & Clark College where he competed as a member of the school's snow ski team and earned extra money by becoming a ski instructor.
He met his future wife, Marcia, at Lewis and Clark. Married in 1957 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bill would serve on the church council, sing in the choir and become involved with church activities over the next 50 years. He officially became a naturalized U.S. citizen in the 1960s.
Bill and his family spent many weekends boating on the Columbia River and having cookouts on the beach. He also gave many kids at Trinity their first experience on a boat and helped teach them to water ski. For several years Bill was a snow ski coach for Gresham High School and would often have the team over to his house to hot wax their skis before competitions.
Bill's career was focused on sales. Over the years he worked at companies involved in plastics, pulp and paper, industrial chemicals and machinery.
After retirement, he spent much more time on the golf course and played in many tournaments often helping his foursome win first place. He also served as a Marshal at Gresham Golf Course which provided an after retirement "job" while allowing him to golf for free.
It was at the golf course Bill would find his pack of buddies. They became dedicated fellow breakfast mates and over coffee and eggs would solve the world's problems right there in the diner. Along with his family, this group became a great supporter after the death of his wife, Marcia, in 2019.
Bill is survived by his daughter, Michelle, and son-in-law, Rob; his son, Mitch, and son-in-law, Dan; as well as grandchildren Matt; Morgan, and wife, Kaeli and great-grandchild William; Nick; Marie, and husband, Grayson, and great-grandchildren Raymond and Evie.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel, in 1994, and his father, William Frederick, in 1966.
Contributions can be made in Bill's memory to:
Oregon Food Bank https://www.oregonfoodbank.org/
Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes www.breakthrought1d.org
Columbia RiverKeeper www.columbiariverkeeper.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Junior Programs are back! Come join the fun!! 🏌️‍♀️⛳🏌️‍♂️

Gresham Golf Course 2026 Summer Junior Programs
Instructor Jim Chianello PGA Professional

Discovery Camp (ages 5-7) $85 per person. *Bring a friend and take 25% off*

This camp is designed to introduce the game of golf, and start learning the basics of playing the game and having fun.
Camp hours: 9am – 10am

June 22,23,24,25 July 13,14,15,16 August 3,4,5,6
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Beginner Junior Camp (ages 8 – 12) $109.00 per person. *Bring a friend and take 25% off*

This camp is designed to give your junior the basic fundamentals of how to play the game. Classes will cover rules, etiquette, swing, putting and chipping. We will also be conducting a tournament on Monday, August 17 for their skill level and age groups.
Camp hours: 10am – 11am

June 22,23,24,25 July 13,14,15,16 August 3,4,5,6
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Intermediate Junior Camp (ages 8 – 12) $109 per person. *Bring a friend and take 25% off*

This camp is designed for the junior who has had previous playing experience and will feature more detail on rules, swing fundamentals and etiquette. We will also be conducting a tournament on Monday, August 17th for their skill level and age groups. Camp hours: 9am – 10am

July 6,7,8,9 July 20,21,22,23 August 10,11,12,13
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Teen Group Program (ages 13 & up) $139.00 per person. *Bring a friend and take 25% off*

This camp is designed to improve their overall game through drills and competitive practice sessions. On course play is included. We will also be conducting a tournament on Monday, August 17th for their skill level and age group. Camp hours: 10:30am – 12:00pm

July 6,7,8,9 July 20,21,22,23 August 10,11,12,13

Call Gresham Golf Course at (503)665-3352 or Jim Chianello’s cell at (503)754-1602 to sign up.

Private lessons also available year round, Monday through Saturday

Sending you the warmest wishes for a festive season that's merry and bright. From our family to yours...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ⛳️🎅🎄

We are excited to host again this year! Come out for a head start on your holiday shopping and support our local artisans - many of which are part of our association!

Tomorrow is the big day for our 3rd Annual Holiday Pop Up Market at Gresham Golf Course
We have some cool new vendors joining us this year, and many of our OG artisans will be back as well. We'll also have our raffle going all day again so be sure to grab your tickets as you come in the door. You don't have to be present to win - just be sure we have name & number on your tickets. We'll draw every half hour and I'll reach out to any winners not onsite at the time. All proceeds from the raffle go directly to Snow Cap Community Services.
The weather looks fantastic, and I know there are several other Bazaars around town, so make a plan, add us to your rotation, and stop on by! 🛍️🎁❄️

~ LADIES NIGHT OUT WITH THE PRO! ~

Six (6) 1-hour lessons, with the last lesson on the course for 3 holes. Mondays or Wednesdays, beginning May 19th or May 21st. For women only. Max 4 per class -$169 per person

We will cover:
* Putting *Pitching *Chipping
*Full swing *Bunker play

Beginner (player who hasn't played more than 5-10 times and hasn't had any formal instruction) 5pm - 6pm

Intermediate (Player who has played 15+ times and had some formal instruction) 6pm - 7pm

Contact Pro Shop to sign up!! 503-665-3352