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Bess Lila Prill

December 17, 1921 - February 7, 2012

Bess L. Prill December 17, 1921 to February 7, 2012 Bess Prill was born to Charles and Alvie (Roy) Bremmer in the small farm community of Ridgefield, Washington and was a lifelong resident of Clark County. She went to school at Pioneer, Washington, Shumway, Vancouver High and later completed her high school GED at Clark College. She met and married her husband of 55 years Floyd in 1938. ...
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Bailee Susan Merial Boswell

December 22, 2011 - February 4, 2012


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Robert Leroy Branstetter

November 12, 1935 - January 29, 2012


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Consuelo Maria Herod

September 6, 1911 - January 26, 2012

CONSUELO MARIA RODARTE HEROD August 6, 1911 ~ January 26, 2012 "Her credo was Love and Wisdom." Consuelo Maria "Connie/Nana" Rodarte Herod passed Jan. 26, 2012 Vancouver, WA. Connie spent her last days in the exceptional loving care of Yemey Temeki. She was born Aug. 6, 1911 Los Angeles, CA and graduated from Polytechnic High School. She later received her Graduate degree from Universal Church...
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Richard Schlegel

February 27, 1941 - January 19, 2012


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Martin Lynn Grendahl

November 12, 1952 - January 18, 2012


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Pearl Wanda Oliver

September 13, 1933 - January 15, 2012


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Harvey Mendenhall

November 29, 1929 - January 15, 2012


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Katherine Fitzgearld

December 21, 1921 - January 15, 2012


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Bruce Allen Bither

March 13, 1965 - January 15, 2012


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Kirtley Gunn Tilson

September 6, 1931 - January 14, 2012


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Rebecca A. Fellerman

April 21, 1954 - December 21, 2011


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Billie Joe Weaver

December 7, 1963 - December 2, 2011


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Jonathon Niko Sean Galang

August 4, 1990 - December 2, 2011


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Lawrence Patrick James Whalen

February 11, 1939 - November 30, 2011


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Michael Lewis Hutsell

December 20, 1943 - November 25, 2011


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Linda L. Robinson

July 8, 1940 - November 24, 2011

LINDA L. ROBINSON July 8, 1940 ~ November 24, 2011 Linda - This I will remember When the rest of life is through The finest thing I've ever done is simply loving you. ~ Robert Linda L. Robinson of Vancouver, WA, passed away at home peacefully and she was in no pain, with her family around her. She was diagnosed with a brain cancer, just two months ago. She was born in Portland, OR to Tilford...
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Patricia Alberta Alleyn

December 25, 1935 - November 8, 2011

PATRICIA ALLEYN December 25, 1935 ~ November 8, 2011 Patricia Alleyn, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Nov. 8, 2011, at the age of 75, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Alberta, Canada on Christmas Day 1935. Patricia enjoyed gardening, ice skating, and square dancing, but mostly her grandchildren who she adored and was quick to share with anyone around how proud she was of them. ...
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Yvonne Eleanor Walker

September 9, 1940 - November 7, 2011


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Candice Melinda Mabin

October 9, 1958 - November 6, 2011

CANDIE MELINDA MABIN (FRIEND) October 9, 1958 ~ November 6, 2011 Candie was a Vancouver resident her whole life. She passed away Sunday, November 6th from a cause unknown at this time. She is survived by two sons, Chris and Jason Friend; two sisters, Pamela and Pati; and brother Chuck. Candie was a loving mother and grandmother of four grandchildren. Services will be at Our Lady of Lourdes,...
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Margaret Jean Emmert

August 16, 1924 - November 3, 2011


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Venita Emily Millar

September 20, 1914 - October 29, 2011


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Terry Anne Montana

December 17, 1963 - October 28, 2011


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John Warren Hulbert

April 8, 1925 - October 28, 2011


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Sandra Faye Burnett

December 30, 1941 - October 23, 2011

SANDRA FAYE BURNETT December 30, 1941 ~ October 23, 2011 Sandy Burnett of Vancouver, WA, peacefully passed away Oct. 23, 2011, surrounded by her family. She was born Dec. 30, 1941 to Charles E. "Chuck" and Elizabeth "Betty" A. Johnson in Walla Walla, WA. She moved to Vancouver in 1956 with her family. Sandy met and married Ernie Gray in 1958 and celebrated the births of their children, Tammy,...
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Raymond A. Eades

October 13, 1932 - October 21, 2011


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Yelizaveta Georgievna Petrova

November 22, 1920 - October 21, 2011


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Raymond Earl Jongeward

August 12, 1920 - October 12, 2011

RAY E. JONGEWARD August 12, 1920 ~ October 12, 2011 Ray E. Jongeward, 91, of Vancouver, WA, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones in his home, Oct. 12, 2011. The cause of death was (TMB) "Too many birthdays". He was born on a farm in Moxee, WA on Aug. 12, 1920 and he worked the productive family farm with a mule team. Ray enlisted in the Army in WW II returning to earn his degree at Central...
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Dean Edwards

June 7, 1925 - October 10, 2011


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Patricia Anne Krupa

December 31, 1957 - October 3, 2011


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Billie D. McIntyre

January 19, 1939 - October 1, 2011


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Helen Visser

August 8, 1929 - September 27, 2011


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Eileen Patricia Malcolm

November 11, 1925 - September 26, 2011

EILEEN MALCOLM November 11, 1925 ~ September 26, 2011 Eileen Malcom of Vancouver, WA, passed away on Sept. 26, 2011. She was born to the late Bernard and Ethel Harling, Nov. 11, 1925, Ontario, Canada. She relocated with her parents in her early 20's to Victoria BC where she met, fell in love with and married Douglas G. Malcolm in 1952. They relocated to the NW United States and settled in...
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Antonio Gutierrez Bailey

June 20, 1927 - September 25, 2011

ANTONIO "TONY" BAILEY June 20, 1927 ~ September 25, 2011 Tony passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He lived his life to the fullest with a passion for Karaoke and dancing. He was married 62 years to his beloved surviving wife, Nora. He is survived by his daughters, Keiko and Susie; granddaughters, Vanessa and Lindsay; five great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Tom. A celebration of...
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Kenneth Joseph Endresen

August 6, 1925 - September 12, 2011

KENNETH J. ENDRESEN August 6, 1925 ~ September 12, 2011 "He left us with a lifetime of loving memories. He will be missed but never forgotten. " Kenneth passed away peacefully at his home in Ridgefield, WA on Sept. 12th surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kindred, ND and moved with his parents to Salem, OR where he graduated from North Salem High School in 1942. Kenneth and his...
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Gordon Guy Sully

August 18, 1930 - September 11, 2011


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Paul Matthew West

March 4, 1923 - September 10, 2011


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Bobbie Jean Smith

November 24, 1926 - September 6, 2011


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Joy Louise Pearsall

April 27, 1943 - September 4, 2011


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Aaron Douglas Dunn

March 30, 1915 - August 31, 2011


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Vivian Joan Sears

September 23, 1936 - August 27, 2011

JOAN (PAULEY) SEARS September 23, 1936 ~ August 27, 2011 Joan (Pauley) Sears passed away on August 27, 2011 at her home in Felida, WA at the age of 74. She was born September 23, 1936 in Vancouver, WA. Joan was a lifetime resident of Vancouver and attended Vancouver schools. She was known for her beautiful cake decorating and began her career at Grams Bakery, where she was taught her craft by...
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Kirk Matthew Stockdale, Sr.

April 8, 1955 - August 26, 2011


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Jack Duncan MacKinnon

October 7, 1929 - August 26, 2011

JACK D. MACKINNON October 7, 1929 ~ August 26, 2011 The pillar of our family, Jack D. MacKinnon, transitioned from his earthly body to his new home in Heaven on August 26th. He was born in Cascade Locks, OR, on Oct. 7, 1929, to W. Otis and Gertrude MacKinnon, the 8th of 9 children. He was born in the home built by his father and lived there until he married his childhood sweetheart, Donna...
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Clifford Wayne Snow

April 16, 1947 - August 20, 2011

CLIFFORD WAYNE SNOW 4-16-1947 ~ 8-20-2011 Cliff Snow of Vancouver, WA, attended Evergreen High School. He is survived by his brother, Eryll Snow; kids, Lisa Lugar, Joshua Norvell (Snow), Angelina Christianson; nephews, Darrin and Cory Snow; and seven grandkids.
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Roy E. Thorp

November 13, 1934 - August 16, 2011

ROY EMMETT THORP November 13, 1934 ~ August 16, 2011 Roy Emmett Thorp was taken from us unexpectedly on August 16, 2011. He was born November 13, 1934 in Fairplay, CO. He attended Scappoose and Rosevelt High Schools and graduated in 1952. He worked as a Union Carpenter out of Local 1715. Roy was a self-taught musician, playing the banjo, guitar, and dobro. He enjoyed gardening,...
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John Taylor Fike

April 3, 1925 - August 13, 2011

JOHN TAYLOR FIKE April 3, 1925 ~ August 13, 2011 "Rest in peace Dad, we love and miss you so much." John Taylor Fike, 86, of Vancouver, WA, passed away with loved ones close by on Saturday evening, Aug. 13th at Peace Health Southwest Medical Center. He was born April 3rd, 1925 in Sacramento, CA to John Taylor Fike and Martha Ruth Fike. John graduated from Roosevelt High School in Fresno, CA and...
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Thomas E. Gorman

April 23, 1951 - August 11, 2011


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Phillip Presbetero Bracero, Jr.

July 28, 1948 - August 10, 2011


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Ann Effa Crisp

February 2, 1927 - August 6, 2011

Effa Ann Crisp Born – February 2, 1927 Passed – August 6, 2011 Athena, Oregon, was the birthplace of Effa Ann Crisp and as the middle child of Lee & Clara Crawford, "Ann" joined her older brother Jimmy and was later joined by her younger brother Jack. The family moved to southern California where Ann met the love of her life, a Navy man named "Little OE" Oral Crisp. After dating...
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Mabel Grace Nelson

September 8, 1917 - August 5, 2011


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Rex Allen Mertens

June 16, 1960 - August 4, 2011


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Albert Erwin Armstrong

January 27, 1912 - August 1, 2011

ALBERT "AL" E. ARMSTRONG 1/27/1912 ~ 8/1/2011 Armstrong, Albert Erwin, 99, passed on Aug. 1, 2011. Al was born in Crocker, SD and grew up in Mobridge, SD. He was preceded in death by three wives, Alice Armstrong 1973, Peggy Armstrong 1998 and Barbara Bellant 2008. He had three children: Sue Roberts, Lorraine Fine and Jim Armstrong (deceased 1999). He had eight grandchildren: Mike, David and...
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Nellie Mabel McIntyre

February 20, 1916 - July 26, 2011


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Deborah Ann Madden

December 19, 1953 - July 23, 2011


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Jack Howard Jacobsen

March 30, 1949 - July 22, 2011


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Margaret Marcella Edster

February 27, 1919 - July 22, 2011


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Linda Lou Wilson

February 28, 1947 - July 21, 2011


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Jerre Caldwell Blakey

May 30, 1931 - July 19, 2011

JERRE C. BLAKEY May 30, 1931 ~ July 19, 2011 Jerre C. Blakey, age 80, died July 19, 2011, in Vancouver, WA. He was born on May 30, 1931 in Paris, MO to George and Nell Blakey. Jerre moved to Vancouver in 2004 after residing in Salina, KS for over 30 years. He was a pharmaceutical representative for Wyeth Laboratories for 42 years and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He is...
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Kathleen Ann Black

December 7, 1948 - July 19, 2011

KATHLEEN ANN BLACK December 7, 1948 ~ July 19, 2011 Kathleen Ann Black, age 62 of Washougal WA, died July 19, 2011, in Vancouver, WA. She was born on December 7, 1948 in Ipswich, MA to Paul & Elsie Black Sr. Kathy is survived by her 4 daughters, Mary Liddle, Tammy (Robert)Schindler, Rebecca (David) LaViollette, Judy (Greg) Williams; 6 grandchildren, Scott, Kayla, Carl, Anthony, Miranda &...
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Steve V. Miletich, Sr.

February 14, 1919 - July 18, 2011

STEVE V. MILETICH, SR. February 14, 1919 ~ July 18, 2011 Steve V. Miletich was born on Valentine's Day in 1919 in Virginia, MN to Tony and Molly Miletich. Steve came to Vancouver, WA in 1945 with his wife, Laila, after serving in World War II with the 9th Infantry Division (Old Reliable's) at the Battle of the Bulge. A decorated veteran, he received the bronze star with oak leaf cluster and two...
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Mary Joan Nokes

October 11, 1931 - July 15, 2011


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Rebecca Dorotea Lucero

September 9, 1917 - July 14, 2011


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Russell Douglas Walther

April 2, 1928 - July 14, 2011


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Janet Emelyn Hall

June 11, 1937 - July 14, 2011


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Roger Gene Chaffee

July 15, 1943 - July 11, 2011


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Lauren Elizabeth Flaherty

July 25, 1954 - July 10, 2011


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Richard Lee Dale

December 2, 1938 - July 10, 2011

RICHARD LEE DALE December 2, 1938 ~ July 10, 2011 Richard Lee Dale passed away July 10, 2011 at Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland, Washington. Richard had been ill for the past three years with Chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease and Congestive Heart Failure. Richard was born December 2, 1938 in Granite City, IL to Elmer Eugene Dale and Florence Mae Brown Dale. He served in the United...
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Cara Michal Samuels

May 4, 1983 - July 7, 2011


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Lynn Wilfred Rooney

November 5, 1939 - July 5, 2011


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Dwight Bristow Gabbert

March 13, 1927 - July 3, 2011


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Doris Mae Parsons

April 23, 1940 - July 3, 2011

DORIS MAY PARSONS April 23, 1940 ~ July 3, 2011 Doris May Parsons of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by all those who loved her deeply, on July 3, 2011. Doris is survived by her children, Denise, Senoa, Rojean; and step-son, Jimmy Lee; their spouses; and grandchildren. Her husband, James, preceded her in death. The funeral service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens...
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Deiona Elizabeth Bryant

October 1, 1959 - June 21, 2011


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Esther Hilda Loyear

January 1, 1919 - June 21, 2011


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Andrea Charlotte Hamby

September 23, 1937 - June 19, 2011


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Nancy Lee Cruz

August 15, 1936 - June 17, 2011


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Ellen Shigeno Leonard

March 12, 1917 - June 16, 2011


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Mary Margaret Draper

August 22, 1940 - June 15, 2011

MARY DRAPER August 22, 1940 ~ June 15, 2011 Mary Draper, 70, died June 15th in Vancouver, WA. She was born Aug. 22, 1940 in Rupert, ID, the first of six children of Clarence and Virginia (Knodel) Sparks. On March 9, 1958 she married Jay Ronald Draper in Rupert, ID. She was the prettiest girl he had ever dated and they were married 53 tumultuous years. He is bereft that she is gone. Mary loved...
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Anna Lee Hetlund

January 22, 1920 - June 6, 2011


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Faye Marie Bekaert

September 17, 1921 - June 4, 2011


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Robert James Hansen

January 9, 1931 - June 3, 2011

ROBERT "BOB" HANSEN January 9, 1931 ~ June 3, 2011 Robert Hansen of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully with his three loving daughters by his side, to join his wife Elaine Hansen. A Celebration of his Life will be held at Columbia Christian Church Sat., June 11th at 1:00 p.m., 907 NE 99th St., Vancouver, WA. A Robert Hansen Memorial Fund is set up at any US Bank.
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Richard Thomas Anderson

October 19, 1935 - June 3, 2011


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James Thomas Ford, Jr.

February 28, 1958 - June 2, 2011


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Richard Arlen Hammer

March 23, 1952 - May 28, 2011


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Harley Goodwin Olson

August 13, 1922 - May 28, 2011


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Bryan McElroy

September 18, 1970 - May 24, 2011


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Daelyn Jewelyn Dodd

October 25, 1988 - May 23, 2011


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Heidi Ann Bucklin

September 19, 1992 - May 23, 2011

HEIDI ANN BUCKLIN September 19, 1992 ~ May 23, 2011 "Her smile and laughter will forever live in our hearts." Heidi was born at home in Vancouver, WA to Ann and Rob Bucklin. She was a senior at Columbia River High School and worked at Jamba Juice. Heidi had a beautiful smile, seemingly endless amounts of energy, and fierceness as a competitor in all she did, a stubborn yet very sensitive girl. ...
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Elizabeth Anne Wells

September 12, 1952 - May 23, 2011

Elizabeth Anne Wells of Vancouver, WA peacefully passed away in her beloved home on Monday, May 23, 2011. Shortly after her passing, a beautiful full double rainbow was observed immediately above her home. In the company of those closest to her, Elizabeth chose to live her last days in the serenity of her home and garden. Elizabeth was born in Berea, Ohio to Richard David Wells and Patricia Anne...
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Richard Keene Ludden II

March 18, 1951 - May 20, 2011


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Earnest Rodney Varney

February 20, 1926 - May 19, 2011


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Rose Marie Watkins

March 6, 1929 - May 18, 2011


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Raphael Peterson, Jr.

August 21, 1972 - May 16, 2011


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Ronald Dean Riggs

March 27, 1933 - May 16, 2011


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Harold Ellis Messler

November 16, 1923 - May 16, 2011

HARLOD E. MESSLER November 16, 1923 ~ May 16, 2011 Harold E. Messler, 87, Vancouver, WA, passed away May 16, 2011. He was born in Yakima, WA on Nov. 16, 1923. Harold retired as a Major from the U.S. Air Force. He was a chief paint chemist at Miller Paint Co. for 30 years. Harold enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveled extensively abroad. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Shelly...
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Sandra Darlene Lewis

June 6, 1951 - May 15, 2011


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Stanley Dean McGaw

October 15, 1951 - May 15, 2011

STANLEY DEAN McGAW October 15, 1951 ~ May 15, 2011 Stan McGaw, 59, born the youngest of three boys to Roy and Doreen (Kapp) McGaw in Kansas City, MO. He attended Peter Ogden, Lewis Junior High and graduated from Hudson's Bay High in 1969. In his younger years, Stan was known to race his car on Lower River Road. Stan was good at auto mechanics, but his true talent was in auto body and painting....
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Andrew Frederick Smith

May 17, 1922 - May 11, 2011


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Betty Jean Eastman

May 31, 1925 - May 8, 2011


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Helen P. Miller

February 13, 1923 - May 6, 2011


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Donald K. Campbell, Jr.

July 11, 1929 - May 5, 2011


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