OBITUARIES

Oct 23, 2023

Sylvia Eddle Schumacher was born May 23, 1933, and passed away Oct. 23, 2023. Sylvia was born in Long Beach, CA, due to her military family’s location at that time. She was present when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Sylvia graduated from La Center High School. She met Jack Schumacher at a grange dance and they were married shortly after. She...

Oct 18, 2023

Stanley (Stan) Dawkins was born in Kennewick, WA, to Glen and Harriet Dawkins. Stan had two brothers, Jean and David; and three sisters, Betty, Jerilea and Dixie.Stan graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and enlisted in the United States Navy on June 12, 1959, and served until March 30, 1964, serving on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown as an...

Oct 16, 2023

Frances Marilyn Christopher Karlsen was born on February 15, 1932 in Minneapolis,Minnesota. She was the oldest child of Rudolph and Ellen Christopher. She died onOctober 16, 2023 at the age of 91 years old.Frances is survived by her nine children -- Timothy (Carol) Karlsen of Brush Prairie, WA,Kathleen (Gary) Matson of Vancouver, WA, Susan (Juha) Tyni of Battle Ground, WA,...

Oct 14, 2023

Marlys Gene Junker went home to be with the Lord Saturday October 14, 2023. She was born November 20, 1942 in Walton, North Dakota to Fred & Martha Schlauch. Marlys is survived by her daughters, JoLayne (Tony) Larrabee, Karmen Hudson, Kim Junker, three brothers, one sister, seven grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She loved Elvis Presley, horses, and enjoyed working...

Oct 13, 2023

Dennis James Meloche was born on July 30, 1976 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada to Irene (Meloche) Rich and the late James Meloche. He passed away on October 13, 2023 at age 47 in Tigard, Oregon.

He married Kristin Montoya on May 7, 2014 in Vancouver, Washington.

He was preceded in death by his father James Meloche, and grandparents Eero and...

Oct 12, 2023

Norman, who went by Gene, was born to Earl and Mary Berrey on Aug. 29, 1945, in Mount Clemens, MI. He loved God, his family and his country. He had a great sense of humor and loved teasing family and friends. Gene was a Vietnam veteran and served his country from 1965-1968. He was a master mechanic and later became...

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved mother, Violet Mabel Korhonen, passed away on October 12, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who is survived by six children, Cheryl Barber, Michael Frahm, Diane Hansen, Douglas Frahm, Sandra Wolf, and Laurie Cox. Along with her numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, Karen Lahti (Ellmaker), Gary Lahti, and several first cousins. She was well loved in the Battle Ground community...

Oct 11, 2023

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Oct 8, 2023

 

Michael Boutwell was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, on September 11, 1945, to parents Moley and Lois Boutwell. He passed away peacefully at age 78 surrounded by family at his home in Ridgefield, Washington, on October 8, 2023. 

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cheryl Ball Boutwell; his son, Aaron (Kris Banks) Boutwell; his daughter, Sally Boutwell...

Sep 30, 2023

With tears, we celebrate the life and the continuing journey in heaven of  Amy H. Yates, who passed away on September 30, 2023 after suffering over 20 years with MS. She is survived by her husband Beau D Yates, her two daughters Eowyn and Alia, her parents Dennis and Becky Worthington of Ridgefield, Washington, her brother, Jason Worthington and his...

Sep 24, 2023

CARL ALBIN PEARSONAugust 8, 1937 ˜ September 24, 2023Carl Albin Pearson was born on a 66-acre farmhouse on Aug. 8, 1937, in Good Hope, WA. He’s a son of Axel and Elida Pearson, both Swedish immigrants who came to America by way of Oakes, ND, with Axel’s brother, Magnus. Carl was baptized at Augustine Lutheran Church and attended Battle Ground...

Sep 24, 2023

Miranda Lee Anderson was called to her heavenly home, surrounded by family, on September 24, 2023. She died at the age of 36, after a 3-year battle with cancer. She was born on June 11, 1987 to Dallas and Molly Kangas in Vancouver, Washington.

Miranda was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. She had a firm conviction in...

Sep 23, 2023

IDA BELVA McCRAYMarch 29, 1929 ˜ September 23, 2023Ida Belva (Sooter) McCray was born on March 29, 1929, to Thomas Sooter and Mamie (Lashier) Sooter in Meadow Glade, WA. The Sooter family was of very modest means, Thomas was resourceful and often worked several jobs, most notable as a brick layer, and Mamie provided for the home, tending the garden,...

Sep 23, 2023

RICKY WAYNE YOUNGJuly 24, 1957 ˜ September 23, 2023On Sept. 23, Ricky Wayne Young died unexpectedly of natural causes in his home in Battle Ground, WA. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, on July 24, 1957, he was 66 years old when he passed. Rick Is survived by his daughters, Stephanie (Allen) Hutchison and Melissa (Daniel) Reynolds, and his five grandkids. He...

Sep 19, 2023

Victoria H Castillo was born in Masantol, Philippines.

Born to Marciano Hernandez and Dorotea Gonzales on November 17, 1930.

Victoria passed away on September 19, 2023 in Vancouver, Washington.

Victoria was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Battle Ground, Washington.

Services will be held in her honor on Friday September 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Sep 15, 2023

Jerry Wayne Sutton, 86 of Yacolt, Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1937 in Mattoon, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his wife Theresa Sutton; and parents James and Iris Sutton; sister Betty Sutton; and son Brian Sutton. Surviving are his brother Michael Sutton (Evans, Georgia); his children Butch, and...

Sep 13, 2023

 

Albert James Matson, 61, of Yacolt, Washington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his dear ones, on Sept. 13, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. 

Albert James Matson was born May 9, 1962, in Vancouver, Washington, to Charles and Sharon (Waldal) Matson. At the age of 9, he moved to Minnesota with his family. Al enjoyed fishing and...

Sep 2, 2023

MARY LORENE TURNERSeptember 24, 1954 ˜ September 2, 2023

Mary Lorene (Kautz) Turner, Age 68, of Vancouver, WA, passed away of respiratory failure on Sept. 2, 2023.Mary was born on Sept. 24, 1954, in Vancouver to Ray and Bonnie Kautz. She graduated from Hudson’s Bay in 1972, with many classmates remaining lifelong friends. Mary had a long, successful career in...

Aug 30, 2023

PAUL LEROY FAITMay 26, 1938 ˜ August 30, 2023Paul was born in Twin Falls, ID, a son of Elwin and Maria Fait. His parents divorced when he was a young child and he lived in various places as a child. He attended boarding schools in Portland, OR, and Mount Pleasant, UT. He also spent many years as a child living...