Ethel Marie (Scheve) Montgomery was born Dec. 19, 1927, in Atwood, KS to Clemens and Mary (Walsh) Scheve. At age eight the family moved to Forest Grove and then settled in McMinnville, where she graduated from St. James Catholic School and McMinnville High School. In 1948, she married a Saint, Harry Montgomery. They had three children; Michael (Christine), Patric (Lisa), and Rebecca (Bob) Steed, numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Harry and Ethel enjoyed almost 70 years of marriage until Harry had the audacity "to up and die on her". She liked to dance, play cards, travel, go to casinos, enjoyed happy hour, and gardening. Ethel was unique and a character. She was sharp-minded and sharp-tongued, but you always knew where she stood on any subject. She was LOVED. Her last three years were spent in her villa at Berry Park, where she terrorized many with her electric scooter. Many feet and shins are happy she is no longer driving, she left a legacy of "Ethel" stories. A memorial service will be held at St John the Apostle Catholic Church in Oregon City on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 10:30 am. Donations can be made in her name to Bristol Hospice. Arrangements entrusted with Hillside Chapel.