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Grace Elizabeth Wetter
Apr 28, 2024
Grace Elizabeth Wetter - Schmidtlein was born on March 17, 1934, in Stockton California. She often said she was born there so she could be close to her mother and that she was very happy her birthday was on the 17th, that way people would think she was Irish instead of a year older. Grace spent much of...
Christine Mary Groda
Apr 28, 2024
Christine Groda was born to Bill Ballis and Mary Foltin Ballis on January 5, 1924, in Houston. She was the third of a family of six.In 1925, her parents took their children to Greece to visit family members. Christine spent eight years there, growing up in the village of Andritsena.What followed proved the most traumatic time of her life. She...
Jess Melvin Claus
Apr 27, 2024
Death is nothing at all...I have only slipped away to the next room.I am I and you are you.Whatever we were to each other,That, we still are.Call me by my old familiar name.Speak to me in the easy waywhich you always used.Put no difference into your tone.Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.Laugh as we always laughedat the little...
Sandy Joe Yoder
Apr 25, 2024
Sandy J. Yoder, 82, of Woodland, Washington passed away suddenly on April 25th, 2024. While his loss was unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened, he was called home doing what he loved: foraging for some of his favorite flowers in one of his favorite locations along the Lewis River. Sandy was born on July 22nd, 1941 to Edward and Hattie...
Heidi Kathleen Leitgeb
Apr 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Heidi Leitgeb, a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Heidi graced this Earth for 75 years, spreading warmth and happiness wherever she went. Heidi was born on April 20th, 1949, in Texas and moved to Washington in...
Michael John Buma
Apr 22, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael J. Buma, a devoted farmer, cattle hauler and beloved family man, who departed this world far too soon on April 22, 2024, at the age of 53. His untimely passing has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew him, but his memory will forever...
Richard 'Rick' Arlo Martell
Apr 19, 2024
Rick was born May 20th, 1959 in Vancouver, Washington. The 2nd child of Nick and Arpa Martell. He grew up in Orchards on the family's small farm next to his grandparents dairy farm. It was then that he developed his strong work ethic.
As a child he was involved in 4H, playing baseball, and riding dirt bikes. He attended Evergreen High...
Gerald Dean Johnson
Apr 17, 2024
Gerald “ Jerry ” Johnson was born Aug. 30, 1934, in Newport, WA, to Lawrence and Marienne Johnson, and passed away April 17, 2024. Lawrence and Marienne moved their family to Amboy, WA, where Gerald met his future wife, Dorothy. Gerald and Dorothy married in March 1958. Gerald retired after serving 14 years in the US Marine Corps. After retirement,...
James Edward Barber
Apr 13, 2024
We will be having a Celebration of Life for James on July 20th from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Battle Ground Lake Eagle shelter. There will be a barbecue and seating available. If you can we advise you bring your own chair. If you would like to send flowers, cards, or condolences, they can be sent to 308 NW...
Helen Christine Burns
Apr 6, 2024
Helen Christine Burns, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully left us April 6, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1948, in Wadena, Minnesota.
Helen's life was a tapestry woven with threads of love and laughter. She found joy in spending time with her family, cooking delicious meals, basking in the sun at the beach, caring for and feeding...
Denise Marie Hertz
Apr 2, 2024
Denise Marie Goodwin was born to Bobbie and Robert Goodwin. She met her lifelong friend Christy at the tender age of 5 years old. She attended grade school at Leiser School in Vancouver, Washington. She then went onto Vancouver High School and graduated in June of 1979. Denise then went to beauty school where she met Holly, Liz, and many others...
Carol Lynn Andrews
Mar 25, 2024
Carol Lynn Andrews, a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024, at the age of 74 in Salmon Creek, Washington. Born on Sept. 13, 1950, in Vancouver, Washington, Carol's life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to her family, and her passion for the domestic arts of cooking, canning, and gardening.
Carol was married to...
Judith Ann Ost
Mar 23, 2024
Judith Ann Ost, née Collier, was born in Dublin, Ireland, on Jan. 4, 1944, to Una and Robert Collier. She was the eldest of eight children. She and her family immigrated to United States in 1957. In 1961 she wed Larry Broadfoot and had three children, Raymond, Randy, and Rhonda. She later wed Robert (Corky) W. Ost and had one...
Troy Lynn Rawlins
Mar 22, 2024
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."- Matthew 5:9
Benjamin 'Ben' Joseph Orlowski Jr.
Mar 20, 2024
Ben Orlowski. Born and raised in Rochester, NY. He graduated from Franklin High School. Most of his career was at Eastman Kodak Company until he retired in 2000. He was a witty, wonderful man, who loved life and had a joke for everyone. He always teased his grandchildren, and they loved him dearly.
Predeceased by father, Stanley, mother, Betty (Rusk), and...
Randolph 'Randy' Earl Johnson
Mar 16, 2024
Randolph Earl Johnson went peacefully to his heavenly home on March 16th, 2024, at the age of 79. He resided in Brush Prairie, Washington.Randy was born on February 13th, 1945, in Portland Oregon to Earl and Ruth Johnson. He graduated from Washington State University in 1974 and worked as a consultant until his retirement in 2010.Randy was preceded in death...
Annette Eleanor Lynn
Mar 4, 2024
Annette Eleanor (Stanly) Lynn, age 78, passed away peacefully from cancer on March 4, 2024 at her home in Amboy, WA with her family at her side. Annette was born August 27, 1945, in Raleigh, NC to Jack and Mamie Stanly. After high school, she graduated from Mount Olive College with an associates degree in accounting. Annette was united in...
Malia Renèe Ritola
Mar 3, 2024
Malia Renee Ritola was born March 8th, 1989, in Vancouver, WA, the oldest of 10 children to Thomas and Kristina Ritola. She passed away peacefully March 3rd, 2024, at age 34 in Portland, Oregon. Malia was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran church, and a shining example to all her family, friends, and co-workers. She loved children, was...
James Alfred Matson
Feb 29, 2024
James Alfred Matson, age 88, died on February 29, 2024 at Graceland, his care home, in Battle Ground, Washington. He was born at home in Venersborg, Washington on March 25, 1935 to Albert and Vivian Lehto Matson. Jim lived in Clark County most of his life. He worked in the trades as a logger, sawmill hand, carpenter, foundation contractor and concrete...
Ronald Alfred Campbell
Feb 24, 2024
Ron was born in Vancouver, Washington to Frank Campbell, Jr and Marguerite Campbell. He and his younger brother, Steve, grew up surrounded by an extended family who all resided within walking distance of each other. The family farm and woods were the site of many adventures shared with his cousins.
Ron graduated from Evergreen High School and Clark Community College, both...
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