RUTH DARROW
Ruth Ellen (Dollar) Darrow, 93, died June 1, 2008, at home in Battle Ground.
Darrow was born Feb. 23, 1915, in Portland, and lived in Battle Ground most of her life. She worked at Kaiser Shipyards, and in restaurants. She was considered a great cook, with home-canned dill pickles one of her specialties. She was always ready with a meal for visitors. She enjoyed craft work, going to garage sales, and her family and friends. She was involved with the Cherry Grove Friends Church and the Battle Ground Baptist Church.
Darrow was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Darrow, in 1983, sisters Dorothy Mattox and Dora Campbell, and brothers Fred Dollar, Robert Dollar, Virgil Dollar, Lynn Dollar Sr., Ronald Dollar and Dick Dollar. Survivors include daughters Shirley Michael of Vancouver and Debbie Haas of Battle Ground, sons Raymond Darrow of Vancouver and Tim Darrow of Battle Ground, 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial was at Wilson Bridge Cemetery, Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

CHARLES DAVIDSON
Charles Raymond Davidson, 81, died Dec. 14, 2007, in Vancouver.
Davidson was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Burgettstown, PA, and lived in Clark County for 23 years.
Davidson joined the Navy in 1943, serving in the special warfare unit and underwater demolition team. He also served in the Pacific arena. Davidson later was a tugboat captain on the Sacramento River, and a general building contractor in the Sacramento, CA area.
Davidson moved to Washington and married Margaret Pettit. He was a man of faith.
Davidson was preceded in death by his first wife of 40 years, Lucy Davidson, in 1988, grandsons Karl Grace and Jerry Sanchez, great-grandson Matthew Grace. Survivors include widow Margaret Pettit Davidson, at home, sons Dennis Davidson of Amboy, Daniel Davidson of California and Raymond Davidson of Florida, daughters Sylvia Grace and Corinn Stacey, both of California, and Magdelana Van Skike of Newport, step-children Catherine Owens and Jonathan Zylstra, both of Anacortes, Lennard Zylstra of Pullman, and Sylvia Dittmer of Vancouver, brother Donald Dolle of Colorado, 12 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.
Memorial services will be held Sat., Dec. 29, 10 a.m., at Mt. View Christian Center, Ridgefield, with interment at Mt. View Cemetery, Amboy. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

JOANNE DAVIES
Joanne M. (Gans) Davies, 65, died Jan. 21, 2007, in Vancouver.
Davies was born March 14, 1941, in Vancouver, attended Battle Ground schools, and graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1959.
Davies moved to Brush Prairie in 1973 and worked at several community markets before beginning a 17-year career at Al & Ernies Foodliner in Battle Ground with her mother, Marian Gans. Davies enjoyed her work there very much and owners Ron and Judy Lahmann.
Davies and her husband, Richard, retired and moved to Bay City, OR in 1997 to pursue their love of fishing. They also owned and operated a florist shop in Tillamook.
Davies did volunteer work in the Tillamook area. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed trips to the casino on the coast with her special group of gambling partners.
Davies was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davies, in 2002. Survivors include mother Marian Gans of Vancouver, sister Janice Banning of Battle Ground, sons Gary Davies of Vancouver and Randy Davies and Steven Davies, both of Oregon, daughter-in-law Liz Davies of Oregon, three grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and her cat Spook.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

BETTY DAVIS
Betty Marie (Adams) Davis, 78, died Sept. 28, 2007, in Vancouver.
Davis was born Sept. 1, 1929, in Walla Walla, WA, and moved with her family to Portland at age 12. She married Tudor Davis in 1952 and lived all over the world while her husband served in the military. The family moved to Battle Ground in 1972.
Davis was involved in the Wives of Submarine Veterans of World War II. She enjoyed trips to casinos, and doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include widower Tudor F. Davis of Battle Ground, daughters Kathi Garrison of Oregon and Mary Williams of Vancouver, son Frederick Davis of Battle Ground, brother Lloyd Adams Jr. of Portland, and five grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Fri., Oct. 5, 12:30 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, with Evergreen Memorial Gardens in charge of arrangements.

LEONA DAVIS
Leona Mae (Barcus) Davis, 73, died May 27, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Davis was born Dec. 4, 1933, in Denver, CO, and lived in Vancouver most of her life. She graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1951. She retired after 30 years with Seattle First National Bank, now known as Bank of America. She lived in Battle Ground since 2003.
Davis enjoyed genealogy, sewing, gardening, crafting, painting, hiking, camping and traveling. Her family was a priority in her life. She was fun-loving and had a great sense of humor.
Survivors include widower Gene Davis, at home in Battle Ground, daughters Darla Halstead of Amboy, and Cindy Dobson and Linda Jordan, both of Vancouver, sisters Lucy Kinnunen and Alice Kullberg, both of Arizona, brother Ray Barcus of Seattle, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to an informal open house set for Sat., June 23, 1-5 p.m., at 17001 NE 135th Ct., Vancouver, with Davies Cremation & Burial Services in charge of arrangement.

JOHN DAVIS
John Terry Davis, 60, died Sept. 16, 2007, at home in Ridgefield.
Davis was born Feb. 26, 1947 in Winthrop and lived in Southwest Washington since 1985, spending most of the last 12 years of his life in Ridgefield.
A dedicated educator, Davis earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education at Eastern Washington University, and taught for two years at Neah Bay before earning a doctorate degree in education from the University of Connecticutt where he served as assistant dean at the School of Education. He became assistant superintendent of the Kelso School District in 1985, and was hired in 1994 to be superintendent of the Hockinson School District. He retired in 2001, but at governor Gary Locke’s request, became interim superintendent of the Washington School of the Deaf. He served as superintendent of the KWRL Transportation Coop from 2002 until 2005.
For much of his adult life, Davis had a passion for collecting Thomas Edison memorabilia. He donated what many believe is the world’s largest collection of vintage light bulbs to the American Museum of Radio and Electricity in Bellingham.
Davis was preceded in death by his parents Richard (Slug) and Joy Bell Davis, and grandparents Foster and Cora Davis, and Frank and Ruby Pemberton. Davis is survived by step-sons Damon Hess of Portland and Tobin Hess of Seattle, step-daughter Mignon Heggen of Missoula, MT, son Carson Davis of Vancouver, sisters Charlotte Davis of Seattle, Carolyn Longanecker, Cindy Davis and Lori Davis Bailey of Spokane, brother Rick Davis of Everett, and seven grandchildren.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver handled arrangements. A memorial service was held Sept. 25 at Hockinson High School Auditorium. Before his death, Davis requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1-800-757-2873, www.prostatecancerfoundation.org

SCOTT DAVIS
Capt. Scott H. Davis, 61, U.S. Navy Retired, died April 30, 2008, in Portland.
Davis was born Aug. 7, 1946, in New Albany, Indiana, and was raised in southern Indiana and northern Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana Tech University and was commissioned as a Naval Aviator in 1971. He served aboard the USS Enterprise in southeast Asia and aboard the USS America in the Mediterranean. His awards included the Silver Star, four Air Medals, and Navy commendation medals. He was a graduate of Top Gun weapons school.
Davis was a pilot for Continental Airlines, Jet American and Alaska Airlines.
Davis was preceded in death by his father, Jack Davis. Survivors include widow Paula Davis of La Center, sons Robert Davis of Louisiana and Garrett Davis of La Center, daughter Sarah Davis of La Center, mother Beulah Davis of Indiana, and sister Mary Miller of Indiana.
A memorial service will be held Sun., May 18, 3 p.m., at La Center High School, La Center, with Swarens Funeral Home, Indiana, in charge of arrangements.

DORWIN DEAN
Dorwin Glenn Dean, 80, formerly of Battle Ground, died Feb. 15, 2008, in Cameron, MO.
Dean was born Dec. 6, 1927, in Spokane. He joined the Navy at age 15 and served during World War II. He fought in the battle of Leyte Gulf in the Philippines. He was a member of the Veterans of Underage Military Service.
Dean had retired as a self-employed truck driver. He was a member of the Hamilton Federated Church and the Hamilton American Legion, and had enjoyed working on and owned old cars.
Dean lived in Battle Ground from 1972 until 2005.
Dean was preceded in death by sister Carol Dawson, and brothers Gary Dean and Patrick Dean. Survivors include widow Rose Coons, at home, sons Michael Dean of Montana, Brad Kindred of Colorado, and Robert Dean and Danny Dean, both of Portland, daughters Glenda Michael of Missouri and Beth Attaway of Vancouver, sister Dixie Swatman of California, 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO, was in charge of cremation and other arrangements.

DEL DEARDORFF
Delbert “Del” Deardorff, 83, died Jan. 16, 2007, at home in Ridgefield.
Deardorff was born July 17, 1923, in Portland, attended schools in southwest Washington, and served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a warehouseman for Fred Meyer in Portland from 1951 until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of the Teamsters Union.
Following retirement, Deardorff and his wife Mildred owned and operated the Dreamer’s Lodge in John Day. Following Mildred’s death, he sold the motel in 1979 and returned to the Gresham/Troutdale area of Oregon.
Deardorff enjoyed traveling in his motorhome and visited every state in the continental U.S. He was a member of the Winnebago Travel Club, Moose Lodge, Gresham Elks Lodge and the Eagles.
Survivors include daughter Linda Benham of Oregon, companion Edna Behrens of Ridgefield, sister Jean Fridley, three step-children, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Sat., Feb. 10, 1 p.m., at Summit View Church, 7701 NE 182nd Ave., Vancouver. Entombment has taken place at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, with Finley-Sunset Hills Mortuary, Portland, in charge of arrangements.

JEROME DEFORD


Jerome “Jerry” DeFord, 77, of Banner, Wyoming, died June 10, 2008, in Sheridan, Wyoming.


DeFord was born Jan. 21, 1931, in St. Ignatius, MT. He attended Ridgefield schools and transferred to Burns, OR in his senior year, graduating from high school in Burns in 1951. He worked on the Bell A Ranch at Burns. He managed several large ranches, the last one being at Dubois, Wyoming, for the Walt Disney family. 


DeFord married Honey Stevick Maller of Wyoming in 1979. The couple ranched at their Cheyenne River ranch for 12 years, then moved to Wuthier Ranch on Piney Creek, also in Wyoming. 


DeFord was preceded in death by son David DeFord, brothers George DeFord and Robert DeFord, and sister Betty Jaeudoin. Survivors include widow Honey DeFord of Banner, WY, sons Henry DeFord of Montana and Steve Wuthier of Wyoming, brothers Daniel DeFord of California, Bruce DeFord of Vancouver, Mahlon DeFord of Ridgefield and Leslie DeFord of Oregon, four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.


DeFord’s ashes will be returned to a favorite spot in the Crazy Mountains in Montana.

MICHAEL DEITZ
Michael Glen Deitz, 56, died June 5, 2008, in Vancouver. Deitz was born Feb. 4, 1952, in Vancouver, and lived his entire life in Clark County. He lived in Brush Prairie the last 33 years. Deitz graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1970. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. His family always came first and he enjoyed being with friends. Deitz worked as an electrical superintendent in the industrial power industry. Survivors include widow Patricia Deitz, at home in Brush Prairie, daughters Trisha Azcarraga of Brush Prairie, and Jeri Oakley and Paula Vial, both of Tennessee, son Michael Taylor of Camas, father Michael Deitz of Carson, mother JoAnn Goodwin of Brush Prairie, brother Jeff Deitz of Brush Prairie, sister Julie Brothers of Battle Ground, and nine grandchildren. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

DONALD DELANEY
Donald W. Delaney, 52, died May 27, 2007, at the Ray Hickey Hospice house in Vancouver.
Delaney was born Aug. 1, 1954, in Longview. He graduated from high school in St. Louis, MO.
Delaney was an expediter for Stellar J. Corp. He was a musician. He was a sailor at heart, having crewed on the Sobre Los Holas and the S.V. Norden.
Delaney loved life. He enjoyed being at his beach lot. He was proud of his children. He looked forward to retiring on a boat. He will be remembered for his sense of humor.
Delaney was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Delaney. Survivors include widow Teresa, at home in Ariel, daughter Katherine Delaney of Pullman, son Liam Delaney of Ariel, sister Valerie Baune, brother Shawn Delaney of Vancouver, and parents Fred and Dolores Delaney of Vancouver.
A memorial service was held in the Kalama Community Building, with Cascade Burial in charge of arrangements.

HELEN DE LANGE
Helen De Lange, 94, died March 18, 2007 in Vancouver.
De Lange was born Jan. 22, 1913 in Sioux Center, IA. She grew up in Iowa and taught school in several states for 44 years. She was a resident of Battle Ground for most of the past 20 years.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in education from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, De Lange taught for 44 years for Christian Schools International. While teaching in California, she earned a masters degree from the University of Redlands.
De Lange’s teaching career began with an assignment in her home town at Iowa Christian School. Later assignments included duty in Edgerton, MN for four years, the Zuni Indian Mission School on a New Mexico reservation for 12 years, the Redlands Christian School and the Sherman Institute in Riverside, CA, the Salt Lake City Christian School for 13 years and the Agassiz Christian School in British Columbia, Canada.
During retirement, De Lange continued to teach. She volunteered tutoring services to the Clark College Literacy Department for 20 years.
DeLange loved to teach and help others. She enjoyed reading, writing and attending church. She was a member of the Cherry Grove Friends Church in Battle Ground.
De Lange was preceded in death by her brother, Tom, and sisters Adriana Rensink, Matja Youngsma and Jennie Berghuis. Survivors include brothers John De Lange of Mentone, CA, and Len De Lange of Redlands, CA, and sister, Florence Lappinga, of Glendale, CA.
Interment will be at Northwood Park Cemetery, 16407 NE Union Rd., Vancouver. Vancouver Funeral Chapel, 693-3633, is in charge of arrangements.

VIRGIL DE LONG
Virgil Ed De Long, 62, died Sept. 10, 2007, in Battle Ground.
De Long was born Dec. 12, 1944, in Berkeley, CA, and lived in northern California until 1991 when he moved to Battle Ground.
De Long served in the Marine Corps 1963-1967. He enjoyed deer and elk hunting. He was an avid horseman. He also enjoyed camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He worked in the drywall trade for 35 years, retiring in 2006.
De Long was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Norma De Long, sister Donna Shannon in 1996 and brother Frederick Morgan in 1949. Survivors include widow Paula De Long of Battle Ground, son Jeffrey De Long of Arizona, daughter Jennifer Dyer of Battle Ground, sisters Barbara Cole of West Virginia and Linda Carter of Missouri, and five grandchildren.
Services will be held Thurs., Sept. 20, 11 a.m., at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, with Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

MARIE DESCHNER
Marie A. Deschner, 78, died Dec. 3, 2007, in Vancouver.
Deschner was born Dec. 1, 1929, in Portland, and lived in Clark County her entire life. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Audubon Society and Sierra Club. She enjoyed gardening and was a master gardener. She also liked birds, sewing, crocheting, photography, reading and wind chimes.
Deschner had worked as a licensed practical nurse with Kaiser Permanente and was named Employee of the Year prior to retirement.
Deschner was preceded in death by daughter Doreen Devito. Survivors include sons William Sohn of Port Townsend and Michael Sohn of Mt. Vernon, daughters Marie Snow and Jodi Sohn, both of Alaska, Theresa Mahr of Puyallup, Kathryn Cooper and Suzanne Stark, both of Vancouver, and Christine Wredberg of Auburn, brother John Deschner of Vancouver, sisters Joanne Reynolds of Mt. Vernon and Mary Deschner of Brush Prairie, 29 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Memory Memorial Park Cemetery, Vancouver, with Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

BRUCE DESCAMP
Bruce “D” Descamp, 72, died Oct. 23, 2006, in Battle Ground.
Descamp was born July 23, 1934, in Buffalo, NY, and lived in Battle Ground for 20 years.
Descamp was a member of the Ball & Chain Bowling League. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, boating and going to the Moose Lodge. He also enjoyed working with tractors and provided custom farming services.
Descamp retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served in Vietnam. He also retired from Techtronix. He had worked as a security guard for a manufacturing company.
Survivors include widow Twilla Descamp, at home in Battle Ground, daughter Theresa Hollister of Ellwart, brother Robert Descamp of Texas, sisters Mary Kouger of New York and Janet Nevell of West Virginia, and two grandchildren.
Interment was at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

ANTHONY DIAMOND
Anthony John “Tony” Diamond died July 20, 2008 in Vancouver of a heart ailment.
Diamond was born Nov. 26 , 1924 in Chicago, IL, and lived for most of his adult life in the Northwest. Most recently, he lived with his wife in Meadow Glade for eight years and formerly lived in Woodinville for more than 30 years.
A veteran who served with the 69th Infantry Division in Europe during World War II, Diamond worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft for 45 years. He was an accomplished private pilot, qualified in both single and multi-engine aircraft, and loved to fly. Diamond was fluent in Greek and fond of Greek people and culture.
Diamond is survived by his wife, Jo Whitman Diamond of Meadow Glade, daughter Angela Diamond of Bremerton, son John A. Diamond of Everett, daughter Mextaxia Diamond of Samamish, niece Alexandra Nicholson of Chicago, three grandchildren and two great-nieces.
A visitation service is scheduled for Wed., July 30, 3-8 p.m. at Acacia Funeral Home, 14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, and a funeral service is set Thurs., July 31, 11 a.m. at St. Demetrios Green Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E. Seattle. Interment will be at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle. Acacia Funeral Home of Seattle is handling arrangements.

THEODORE DILLES
Theodore “Ted” Dilles, 81, died Jan. 27, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Dilles was born March 16, 1925, in Hardwick, CA. He served in the Army during World War II, and was a decorated veteran of the Pacific Theater. He lived in Clark County for 41 years, the last 10 in Battle Ground.
Dilles operated an insurance business until he retired in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion.
Dilles enjoyed fishing, and yard and garden work.
Survivors include widow Eleanore Dilles of Battle Ground, sons Jeffery Dillis and Randall Dillis, both of Vancouver, daughter Lorene Hamilton of Oregon, daughter-in-law Becky Dillis of Vancouver, sisters Theodora “Dora” Costell of of Indiana and Mary Roush of California, and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Sun., Feb. 11, 2 p.m., at the Battle Ground Kiwanis Club, 422 SW Second Ave., Battle Ground.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

FLORETTA DIMOCK
Floretta Lorene (Haines) Dimock, 89, died Jan. 25, 2008, in Vancouver.
Dimock was born May 23, 1918, in Kelso, and lived in Clark County all her life. She worked as a bookkeeper and co-owner of B&L Concrete Products with her first husband, Robert Quick.
Dimock was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Quick, in 1961, second husband Darrell Dimock in 1970, sister Isabell Haines in 1988, granddaughter Brenda Ingram in 1977 and great-granddaughter Ashley Hafner-Quick in 1993. Survivors include daughters Sally Lobdell and Shirley Ingram, both of Vancouver, and Jean Williams of Amboy, son Robert Quick of Vancouver, sisters Rose Ostrem and Ernie Stringer, both of Vancouver, 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Burial was at Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, with Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

JONATHAN DISTIN
Jonathan Michael Distin, 21, died May 13, 2007, in a car accident in Vancouver.
Distin was born Oct. 1, 1985, in Portland, and lived in Vancouver since 1996. He graduated from the Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in 2004 and was a student at Clark College. He was an Eagle Scout, an avid cycler, and an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Vancouver. He also enjoyed riding and repairing bicycles.
Survivors include mother Elizabeth Ackerman of Vancouver, father Radcliffe Distin of Jamaica, brothers David Ackerman of Oregon and Timothy Ackerman of Vancouver, and sister Anne Licurse of Portland.
Hamilton Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

JULIE DOBSON
Julie Anne (Nerton) Dobson, 43, died of lung cancer Feb. 10, 2007, in Vancouver.
Dobson was born Nov. 9, 1963, in Vancouver, attended Prairie High School, and lived all her life in and around Vancouver.
Dobson enjoyed her family and animals, especially her Boxer dogs.
Survivors include widower Steve Dobson, at home in Vancouver, step-son Neil Dobson who is stationed at Ft. Lewis, mother Jo Anne Darnell of Vancouver, brothers Thomas Nerton and Joseph Nerton, both of Battle Ground, and Andrew Nerton of Vancouver, father Ray Nerton of Vancouver, and two grandsons.
Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD DOUGLAS

Richard Albert Douglas, 64, died May 20, 2008, at home in La Center.

Douglas was born May 9, 1944, in Everett, grew up in Snohomish, spent two decades in Seattle, and relocated to La Center in 1982. He was the founder and proprietor of Lewis River Glass Works, designing and building custom stained-glass windows for businesses, homes and churches for more than 25 years. He was a gifted musician, skilled carpenter and tireless prankster and teller of jokes.

Survivors include widow Kim Douglas, at home in La Center, daughters Kimberly Douglas and Amy Douglas, both of Seattle, sister Ruth Kytola of Washougal, step-sister Claudia Baker of Stanwood, and seven nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, with Cascadia Cremation and Funeral Services, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements. Date and time of services may be obtained by calling Cascadia, 213-2060.

JEAN DRAKE
Jean (Sellen) Drake, 85, died June 23, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Drake was born June 8, 1922, in Pomona, CA, and lived in Clark County for eight years. She lived in the Pythian Home in Vancouver until moving several months ago to Battle Ground.
Drake worked as an assistant director of a retirement home.
Drake was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman Drake, in 1966. Survivors include sons Kenneth Drake of California, and Steven Drake and Gary Drake, both of Battle Ground, daughters Barbara Waters of Vancouver and Shirley Rocha of Arizona, sister Grace Tucker of California, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held in Pomona, CA, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

CECELIA DUNBAR
CeCelia (Shefchek) Dunbar, 89, died April 15, 2007, just two weeks after the death of her husband, Fred Dunbar.
CeCelia Dunbar was born Jan. 21, 1918, in Patagonia, Arizona. She spoke Czech until she started school. She graduated from Vancouver High School in 1936.
Dunbar worked as a cook at the Poor Farm. She married Fred in 1940. She worked several part-time jobs ranging from the cannery during pear season, to cook, and teaching assistant.
Dunbar enjoyed reading, word games, cribbage and board games. “Say a word three times and it’s yours,” was one of her favorite phrases.
Dunbar was a great cook and ventured into health foods before it was popular. Her canning cupboards were full each fall. She sewed prom dresses. Her African Violets won ribbons in competitions. She was a Blue Bird leader, president of the Minnehaha School PTA, Sunday School teacher and president of the women of her church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, and vacationing at Hood Arizona, Canal and at the beach.
Dunbar was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Dunbar, sisters Julia Fisher and Minnie Sayers, and brothers John, Joe, Carl, Ed and Bill. Survivors include daughters Sharon Crisp of Ridgefield and Bev Farmer of Battle Ground, sister Mary James of Camas, brothers James Shefchek of Washougal and Robert Shefchek of Amboy, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Sat., April 28, 2 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Battle Ground, with Davies Cremation & Burial Services, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

FRED DUNBAR
Fred Dale Dunbar, 88, died April 2, 2007, in Vancouver.
Dunbar was born Jan. 29, 1919, in Vancouver, and lived all his life in Clark County. He graduated from Vancouver High School in 1937.
Dunbar worked in the shipyards for three years during World War II as a supervisor of pipe fittings. He later worked in sales and as a buyer in wholesale plumbing and electrical products. He also worked for The Reflector in installing and maintaining newspaper coin-operated boxes into his 80s.
Dunbar was active in sports. He began boxing as a youth at Vancouver Barracks in the 80-pound division, played Mushball in his 40s, took up scuba diving at age 60, got a hole in one at Pine Crest Golf Course at age 70, and bowled on a family team in his early 80s. He enjoyed watching sports on television.
Dunbar began singing in high school and sang in church and barbershop choruses for years. He and childhood friends formed The Quarternotes barbershop quartet. He played piano duets.
In 1961, Dubar became a member of the Guardsmen, a barbershop quartet that won awards in competitions. They performed a 5-week stint at The Nugget in Sparks, NV.
Dunbar loved family gatherings and apple pie with cheddar cheese. He was the family photographer. He enjoyed traveling. He skippered The Pearl many times over the Columbia Bar.
Survivors include widow Celia, his wife of 66 years, of Vancouver, daughters Sharon Crisp of Ridgefield and Bev Farmer of Battle Ground, eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held Sat., April 14, 2 p.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Battle Ground, with the Vancouver Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

ANGIE DUNN
Angie Lavern (Smith) Dunn, 61, died March 25, 2007, in Vancouver.
Dunn was born Sept. 22, 1945, in Portland, attended Battle Ground High School, and lived in Clark County for 46 years, the last three months in Battle Ground.
Dunn enjoyed fishing, camping and life. She was a member of the Ocean Park Moose Lodge. She had worked as a caregiver.
Survivors include father John L. Smith of La Center, sons Jonathan Martin and James Martin Jr., both of Battle Ground, and Jeffery Martin of Vancouver, daughter Brenda McAuley of Vancouver, brothers George Smith of Battle Ground and Marvin Smith, sisters Linda Myers of Ocean Park and Margie of Idaho, and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sat., April 7, 2 p.m., at Open House Ministries, 900 W 12th St., Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

CLEARVLE DUNN
Clearvle Cecil Dunn, 79, died Dec. 3, 2006, in Battle Ground.
Dunn was born Oct. 7, 1927, in Mount Ida, Arkansas, and lived in Clark County for 61 years, the last 10 years in Battle Ground.
Dunn worked as a crane operator for Alcoa for 32 years. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was with the Seabees for two years, then with the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserves until 1962. He was a member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed water skiing, electronics, photography, putting home movies on tape, and watching movies, especially World War II movies, John Wayne and Abbot and Costello movies.
Survivors include daughter Vickie Ross of Battle Ground, sister Mary Pifer of Battle Ground, and two grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Brush Prairie Cemetery, Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

RAY DURGAN
Ray Leroy Durgan, 86, died March 30, 2007, in Ellensburg.
Durgan was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Pomeroy, graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1938, and joined the Navy in 1939, serving six years. He was a World War II veteran and served aboard the USS Idaho and the USS Appalachian.
Durgan lived in Hockinson and moved to Woodland in 1947.
Durgan spent more than 20 years on his dairy farm in Woodland. He was active in dairy co-op and farm associations. He loved his animals, the land, and being his own boss. He was proud to be called a dairyman. The farm was the family gathering place for years.
In 1976, Durgan moved to Ellensburg where he raised sheep and hay.
Durgan was preceded in death by a sister, Jesse Cox. Survivors include widow Doris (Parvi) Durgan of Ellensburg, sons Kelly Durgan of California, and Mike Durgan, Ned Durgan and Tim Durgan, all of Ellensburg, daughters Linda McDowell of Wisconsin, Peggy Harrison of Virginia, and Cindy Nielsen of Yakima, brother Dean Durgan of Illinois, sisters Betty Adolfson of Tumwater, Jean Rasmussen of La Center and Helen Thomas of Woodland, 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Affordable Funeral Care of Ellensburg was in charge of arrangements.

SUSAN DUCHIE


Susan Jeanne (Fixott) Duchie, 66, died June 13, 2008, in Vancouver.


Duchie was born Sept. 25, 1941, in Portland, and lived in Portland and Lake Oswego until moving to Vancouver in 1967. She was active in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, the Clark County Weed Board, Greyhound Pets of America and the Clark County Fair.


Survivors include husband of 41 years Ralph Duchie of Vancouver, sons Joe Duchie of Vancouver and Peter Duchie of Longview, daughter Molly Clubine of Missouri, twin sister Sandra Henson of Ocean Park, sister Diane Shirlock of Oregon, brother Robert Fixott of Arkansas, and one granddaughter.


A wake will be held at the family farm on Fri., July 4, 2008, noon-dusk, with Evergreen Staples Funeral Home, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

VERA DYKES
Vera “Mae” (Butenschoen) Dykes, 73, died March 9, 2007, at home in Vancouver.
Dykes was born March 23, 1933, in Cambridge, ID. She lived in Mt. Vernon for 20 years and worked at Twin City Foods. She retired from National Cannery in Burlington.
Dykes enjoyed reading, Nascar racing, football, baseball, computer games and talking with her family. She is remembered for her sharp and witty mind and sense of humor until dementia took over.
Dykes live the last four years of her life in Vancouver with her son Don and his wife.
Dykes was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Harrison Dykes, in 2002, and two infant children. Survivors include sons Jim Ross of Bellingham, Doug Ross of New Jersey, Dan Ross of Marysville and Don Dykes of Vancouver, daughters Kathy Lawless of Mt. Vernon, Laurie Conquest of Missouri and Linda Westbrook of Oregon, 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in Mt. Vernon with Hawthorne Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.