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Lewis Earl Chilcote

  • July 10, 1927 - March 14, 2011
  • Camas, Washington
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“We'll always remember Bud as one of the best and friendliest neighbors we have ever had! He was always so kind and such a good listener to our...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Nicole Parrish - Washougal

“As a fellow VFW member and former volunteer at the Washougal senior breakfast I will surely miss Bud. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. ...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Cindy McClaflin - Washougal, WA

“Just heard of Buds passing and wanted to say The world lost a great man and he will be missed ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Clint Christensen - washougal, WA

“Love you Uncle Bud, cant wait till we get to go for a walk around the pearly gates together. ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Jason Scott - Camas, WA

“So sorry to hear of your loss. I have all of you in my thoughts. Jerry ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Jerry Moss - Camas, WA

“Jeff, Connie and Cameron - so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Becky and Darrin Breitmayer ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Breitmayer - Vancouver, WA

“Bruce, Jeff and families -- So sorry to read about your dad's passing. He was a great person and I always enjoyed talking with him at the...Read More » ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Beth Hancock Cross

“We were all so sorry to here about Bud, he was a great man that we all enjoyed dearly. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Corky and Milly Johnson and Family - WA

“Thinking of you Jeff, Connie and Cameron during this sad time in your life. I hope this finds your family doing well. Take care and know you are in...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Sharon Koistinen (Wisti) - WA


LEWIS "BUD" CHILCOTE Lewis Earl Chilcote, known as "Bud", passed away on March 14, 2011 in Camas. He was born on July 10, 1927 in Iola, KS. After Bud finished his service with the Army he came to work at Crown Zellerbach in Camas where he met and married his wife of 57 years, Darlene. He retired from the print department in 1983. Bud was an active member of the VFW and organized their bus trips to the casinos. He would drive his 1944 Army Jeep in the Camas Days Parade. Bus loved the outdoors going fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the property on the Little White Salmon River. Bud was an avid fan of baseball. He passed on this love to his children and grandchildren and got involved with Little League, again with the grandkids. He loved going to the airport and watching the planes and one of his hobbies was working on motorcycles, fixing them up for kids that otherwise wouldn't be able to have one. He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, in 2007. Survivors include his sons, Bruce and his wife, Michelle; Jeff and his wife Connie; sister, Martha; 3 grandchildren, Melissa, her husband Bill; Cody and his wife, Stacie; and Cameron; and great grandchildren Kort and Ella along with numerous nieces and nephews. Bud's Life will be celebrated during a niche side service at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery on Monday, March 21 at 1PM. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be given to either the VFW Post 4278 @ PO Box 1055, Camas, WA 98607 or the Mt. View House @ 2647 NW Kent, Camas, WA 98607. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.