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Margaret Ann Soma

Margaret Ann Soma

Dec 18, 2024

Margaret Ann Soma (Costa) Born June 22, 1943 to George and Dorothy Costa in San Francisco, California, has left this earth and crossed the veil on Wednesday December 18, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to so many. She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 of her siblings, Leila Rose...

Steven Shaun Johnson

Steven Shaun Johnson

Dec 15, 2024

Steven Shaun Johnson

May 16, 1972 – December 15, 2024

Steven was born in Anderson, SC to Lynda and Charles Johnson. He is survived by his mother, his sister, Cheryl Ecker, his niece, Ryan. and nephew, Callym, as his father passed away fifteen years ago.

Steven went to elementary and middle school in Gainesville, Florida and then Griffin High School in Griffin, Georgia....

Andy David Warnke

Andy David Warnke

Dec 13, 2024

Andy David Warnke, 46, of Vancouver WA, was born to Marcia Rae Lang and Curtis Doran Warnke at 8:33 a.m, on the morning of Wednesday 08/23/1978 at the Vancouver Memorial Hospital. Andy entered into eternal rest in his bedroom on Friday, December 13th, 2024 at 8:23 a.m., covered in cozy blankets and surrounded by the love and comfort of his...

David Willard Hein

David Willard Hein

Dec 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of David W. Hein, 83, on December 10, 2024 in Battle Ground, WA. Dave was born on October 3, 1941 in Denver, CO, to Robert and Harriett Hein. 

In 1961, Dave married Naomi R. Bard and they were married 63 years. Together, they had 4 children, 16 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Survivors...

James Henry Neufeld

James Henry Neufeld

Dec 9, 2024

On December 9, 2024, it was discovered James “Jim” Neufeld Senior, age 78, passed away in his home in Battle Ground, Washington after a long battle with end stage renal disease. 

Born in South Dakota on May 24, 1946 to Harold and Muriel Neufeld. James was the second oldest of six and the oldest son. His father was a colonel in...

Cameron Lee Tormanen

Cameron Lee Tormanen

Dec 6, 2024

Cameron Lee Tormanen, 53, of Woodland, WA passed away on December 6th, 2024. He was born on February 14th, 1971 to Jerry and Lucinda in Vancouver, WA and married Christina Marie DoBrava on December 29th, 1990. He was a lifelong member of Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, and a strong example to all around him.

Cameron is survived by his wife Christina,...

Maxine Ilene Lester

Maxine Ilene Lester

Dec 3, 2024

Maxine I. Lester was born January 13, 1928, in Woodland, WA. She was raised in Amboy WA and was the second oldest of five children. She attended Woodland High School and was Salutatorian for her class. She received a scholarship to Washington State University. She was married in November 1948 to Howard Leon Lester, the love of her life; they...

Arthur Oren Fuller

Arthur Oren Fuller

Nov 30, 2024

Arthur Oren Fuller, born August 14, 1944, in San Francisco, CA, to Oren and Florence Fuller, passed away on November 30, 2024, in Battle Ground, WA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Donna Fuller (née Seigler).

Art was a kind and loving man, known for his quiet demeanor and a wonderful sense of humor. He was able to...

Kristopher Wayne Peterman

Kristopher Wayne Peterman

Nov 30, 2024

Kristopher Wayne Peterman, 28, was a devoted father, a loyal friend, a beloved son, and a brother who, despite any disagreements, would always stand by your side when you needed him most. That was the essence of Kris—his unwavering generosity and willingness to help, no matter how little you knew him. If you were in need, he would give you...

David Lawrence Bates

David Lawrence Bates

Nov 28, 2024

David L. Bates born Oct 9, 1957, son of Dr. Robert and Mrs. Pat Bates. David died unexpectedly at home, on Nov 28, 2024. He was 67 years old.

David lived his entire life in Clark County, WA. He graduated from Battle Ground High School and Clark College. 

David was a farmhand, chef, built fence, had a tow truck, was a delivery...

Frederick Hillard Striker

Frederick Hillard Striker

Nov 26, 2024

Frederick Hilliard Striker, 91, of Battle Ground, WA, was born to Clarence and Alberta Striker in Front Royal, Virginia. He passed away peacefully at the adult family home, where he'd lived for several years. Fred grew up in Front Royal with his mother, oldest sister, Betty, second sister, June, and brother, Jack.

When he turned 18, the police chief said his...

Billy "Bill" Harold Venable

Billy "Bill" Harold Venable

Nov 25, 2024

Bill Harold Venable, of Battle Ground, WA, passed away in the evening on November 25 at Legacy Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. He was an avid and capable fisherman from his early days on the Arkansas River in Dumas, Arkansas. Bill moved to Oregon in childhood, where he met his loving wife of 53 years, Robin. Bill was a man's...

Garry James Tenold

Garry James Tenold

Nov 7, 2024

Garry James Tenold, "GTO," passed away on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his family in View, Washington, the place he called home his entire life. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. Garry lived with an adventurous spirit, generous heart, and the ability to turn any moment into one filled with laughter.

Born on October 11, 1946, Garry grew...

Tina May Wells

Tina May Wells

Nov 6, 2024

Tina May (Homola) Wells, 61, passed away peacefully on November 6th, 2024 in Kelso, WA. She was born July 28, 1963 in Minneapolis, MN to Kermit and Marilyn Homola.

Tina married Roger Wells in 1982. She was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She had a special love for her spouse, family, grandchildren, and friends. She had much...

Steven Richard Conway

Steven Richard Conway

Nov 4, 2024

Steven R. Conway, age 70, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at his home in Brush Prairie, WA.

He was born on July 8, 1954, in Vancouver, to Richard and Jacquelyn Conway. He was a 1973 graduate of Hudson’s Bay High School and attended Clark College following his graduation. He was formerly married to Jennie Conway for 36 years.

He...

David Grauer

David Grauer

Nov 1, 2024

Dave was born in Le Mars, Iowa on August 20, 1945, just minutes before his twin brother, Dan. When he was very young, the family moved to Longview, WA, where he was raised by his mother and attended elementary and middle school. He and his three brothers attended high school at Concordia Lutheran High School in Portland, Oregon, which, at...

Kaylie Louise Guild

Kaylie Louise Guild

Oct 28, 2024

Kaylie Louise Guild, born on May 6, 2001, in Vancouver, WA, passed away on October 28, 2024, in Vancouver, WA. She was a bright light in the lives of her family and friends, known for her radiant smile that could light up any room. She attended Columbia River High School in Vancouver, WA.

 Kaylie had a deep love for her blended...

David Richard Rivers

David Richard Rivers

Oct 26, 2024

David Richard Rivers (83) of Woodland, WA, was born to Werner Gerhard and Vieno Sylvia (Pekkaraine) Rivers on Aug. 5, 1941, in Brainerd, MN, and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Oct. 26, 2024. On Jan. 14, 1967, he married Ruth Rose of Battle Ground, WA. They lived in Minneapolis, MN, for nine months before moving to Clark...

Debbie Lee Akers

Debbie Lee Akers

Oct 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debbie Lee Akers, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, on Monday night, October 14th. Debbie’s kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for her family left an indelible mark on all who knew her.

Born on April 1st, 1949, Debbie was a beacon of warmth and strength to those...

Mildred Irene Olin

Mildred Irene Olin

Oct 7, 2024

We gather to commemorate the peaceful passing of Mildred "Irene" (Matson) Olin. She was born to Ed and Mildred Matson on October 9, 1942 on their family farm in Brush Prairie, WA. She lived her childhood, much loved, met and married her childhood sweetheart Ron Olin.  

Two days before her 82nd Birthday, she went to meet her Beloved Savior, as...

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