CAROL WAGNER
Carol Lea (Ayers) Wagner, 53, died Sept. 22, 2006, in Vancouver.
Wagner was born April 9, 1953, in Vancouver, and lived the last 34 years in Battle Ground. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach and Yellowstone Park. She also enjoyed animals, including Tigers and dogs. She had worked as a teacher’s aid at Glenwood.
Survivors include widower Guy Wagner, at home in Battle Ground, daughters Erin Wagner of Battle Ground and Cortney Williams of Amboy, son James Wagner of Battle Ground, parents Jim and Metha Ayers of Battle Ground, sister Beverly Ayers of Battle Ground, and one grandchild.
Services will be held Sat., Sept. 30, 4 p.m., at Community United Methodist Church, 1410 S Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

G. WENDELL WAGNER
George Wendell Wagner, 92, died Dec. 23, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Wagner was born March 13, 1915, in Pullman, and lived in Pullman until he was nine. He then moved with his family to Vancouver where he attended Shumway High School and worked at a prune dryer and at a paper mill.
During World War II, Wagner built ships at Kaiser shipyard. After World War II, he moved to Coachella Valley in southern California where he operated a grape and citrus farm for 25 years. He returned to Washington in 1967 and settled in Battle Ground.
Wagner enjoyed building and repairing items, fishing and helping people in need.
Wagner was preceded in death by his wife, Velna Wagner, in 2005. Survivors include sons Alan Wagner of California and Guy Wagner of Battle Ground, daughters Kay Wagner of California and Christine Scheel of Battle Ground, and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

LUCKY WALDOW
Willis Robert “Lucky” Waldow, 80, died Nov. 6, 2006, at home in Amboy.
Waldow was born Sept. 5, 1926, in Willow Lake, SD, grew up in Willow Lake, and moved with his family to Vancouver in World War II where his father worked in the shipyards.
Waldow enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and received medals for service, including two Purple Hearts for being wounded in Okinawa.
After the war, Waldow traveled while working in construction. He settled in Amboy in 1960.
Waldow owned and operated North Clark Construction since 1962 where he specialized in rock crushing. He was an avid basketball fan. He enjoyed hunting in South Dakota during his childhood.
Waldow was preceded in death by brother Kerwin Waldow. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Esther Waldow, at home, sons Carl Waldow of Vancouver and David Waldow of Woodland, daughter Lori Reiman of Cheney, brother Del Waldow of California, sister JoAnne Gilliland of California, eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was set for Tues., Nov. 14, 10 a.m., at Highland Lutheran Church, with inurnment at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. The Woodland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

VIRGIL WALLACE
Virgil Albert Wallace, 90, died March 30, 2007, in Vancouver.
Wallace was born June 11, 1916, in Oregon City, OR. He spent his early life in logging camps along the lower Columbia River where his father worked as a timber feller, including camps owned by Simon Benson at Stella, and elsewhere. His family moved to Clark County in 1923.
Wallace attended Good Hope School, leaving after the seventh grade due to the Great Depression. He worked on area farms as a youth, then turned to logging. He spent most of his life working as a timber feller and was highly regarded by his peers.
Wallace served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Wallace lived in Estacada, OR from 1947 until 1967, then moved to Amboy.
Wallace celebrated his 90th birthday during summer 2006 surrounded by family and friends. He traveled to Alaska with two daughters and one grandson in September 2006, his 13th trip to that state. In December 2006, he was honored by the North Clark Lions.
Wallace was preceded in death by his wife, Susan, in 1995, sisters Mammie Davis and Gladys LeRouge, and brothers Ivan Wallace in 2006 and Irvin Wallace in January 2007.
Survivors include daughters Sharon Gillette of Amboy, and Christine McKinley and Linda Sprouffske, both of Oregon, sons Jerry Wallace of Woodland and Michael Wallace of La Center, sister Della “June” Bolt of Vancouver, 14 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
A graveside ceremony was held March 31 at Amboy Cemetery, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

ELSIE WALKER
Elsie (DeGarlais) Walker, 90, died Sept. 15, 2006, in Vancouver.
Walker was born Oct. 24, 1915, in Vivian, SD, and lived in Clark County for 69 years, the last 64 in Ridgefield.
Walker was a member of the Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene and Old Time Fiddlers. She liked SNAP luncheons, clam digging, camping, fishing and playing pinochle She enjoyed her family.
Walker had worked as a secretary for the VA hospital.
Walker was preceded in death by husband, John F. Walker, in 1981, and grandson Greg Walker in 1986. Survivors include sons Roger Walker of Ridgefield and Melvin Walker of Longview, brother Joe DeGarlais of Oregon, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Private committal was at Ridgefield Cemetery, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

PEARL WALKER
Pearl M. (Fleming) Walker, 100, died Aug. 7, 2008, in Vancouver.
Walker was born July 10, 1908, in Erie, KS. She married Ray Walker in 1932, and lived in Kansas and California before moving to Clark County in 1947. She moved to Orchards in the early 1950s. She was involved in her church an taught Sunday School. She loved to quilt and garden. She also enjoyed holding tea parties for children.
Walker was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ray H. Walker, son Eddie Walker, sisters Nellie Edwards, Marie Walker, Ruth Pugh and Esther Rainey. Survivors include sister-in-law Ada VanGundy of Iowa, great-nephew David Pugh of Vancouver, nephews Merle Pugh of Portland, John Edwards of Kansas and Loren Edwards of Oregon, and many great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation is set for Tues., Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Vancouver Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held Wed., Aug. 13, 1 p.m., at Elim Lutheran Church, 15815 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with a reception to follow. The Vancouver Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

AGNES WALSH


Agnes (Kirchen) Walsh, 82, died June 16, 2008, in Vancouver.


Walsh was born Nov. 9, 1925, in Garrison, ND. She worked as child care coordinator at Lake Shore Athletic Club. She generously gave time through artistic talents, creating wedding cakes, sewing, cutting and styling hair for family and friends, and providing seasonal canning of fruits and vegetables. In her younger years she enjoyed camping at the ocean and mountains. 


Walsh was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund T. Walsh, in 1990. Survivors include sister Grace Walsh of Vancouver, daughters Wanda Deskins of Tumwater and Deborah Walsh of Wenatchee, sons Danny Walsh of Battle Ground, and Kent Walsh and Blaine Walsh, both of Yacolt, 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.


A funeral mass will take place Wed., June 25, 11 a.m., at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 4723 NW Franklin, Vancouver, with the Vancouver Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

ALBERT WANKE

Albert G. Wanke, 89, died June 29, 2008, in Vancouver.

Wanke was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Vancouver. He was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Battle Ground. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, fishing and camping. He had lived in La Center for 27 years.

Wanke worked as a foreman with Clark County Public Works.

Wanke was preceded in death by brothers Harry Wanke and Walter Wanke, and sister Esther. Survivors include wife Katherine Wanke of Vancouver, sons Stephen Wanke and Timothy Wanke, both of Vancouver, and Al Wanke of La Center, daughters Alberta Resleff of Shelton, Theresa DeGrande of Vancouver, and Elsie Zehe of Grapeview, brother Paul Wanke of Ephrata, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with the Vancouver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

ALMA WARD
Alma Louise (Proudfoot) Ward, 82, died Dec. 4, 2007, in Vancouver.
Ward was born March 2, 1925, in Elkins, West Virginia. She lived in Clark County for 56 years, the past two years in Vancouver.
Ward was a SNAP volunteer. She was a member of the Yacolt Grange. She played the guitar and enjoyed sewing.
Ward was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Ward, in 2001. Survivors include son Richard Proudfoot of Vancouver, daughter Betty Jo Hoidal of Vancouver, sisters Helen Jones of Florida and Dorothy Shepherd of Georgia, and two grandchildren.
Services were held at the mausoleum at Northwood Park Cemetery, Ridgefield, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

HELEN WARD
Helen Gertrude (Moe) Ward, 92, died Dec. 12, 2006, in Woodland.
Ward was born Nov. 11, 1914, in The Dalles, OR, moved with her family as a baby to Soda Springs, ID, and lived on her parents’ homestead. She moved to Dallesport where she started school. She rode a horse to school.
At age 10, Ward moved to Battle Ground where she graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1934.
Ward attended beauty school in Portland and continued that profession until 2000. She lived in Vancouver until 2005 when she moved to Woodland.
Ward loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, rockhounding, birds and flowers. She was active in the Fort Vancouver Tapestry sewing group. She was a stitcher.
Ward was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Ward, in 1990, brother Vernon Moe, and sisters Della Carner and Virginia Trembly. Survivors include cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial services will be held Sat., Dec. 23, 12:30 p.m., at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver., with Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

MARY WARD
Mary Louise (Hardy) Ward, 92, died March 31, 2007, in Ocean Park.
Ward was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Lexington, IN. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1932 and lived most of her life in the Dollars Corner and Battle Ground area. She recently moved to Ocean Park where her son, Jack, lives.
Ward worked at the Kaiser Shipyards during World War II and later worked for Jantzen Knitting Mills 1956-1980. She was on the Jantzen bowling team.
Ward was an avid dancer and attended Fred Astaire dancing school. She enjoyed traveling and made trips to Russia, China, Norway, England, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.
Ward attended Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church and Charter Oak Evangelical Free Church. She was a member of Rebekkah Lodge 264 and Eagles Auxiliary.
Ward was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Ward, in 1965, and son Carl Ward in 1996. Survivors include son Jack Ward of Ocean Park, sister Dorothy Boehm of Vancouver, four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tues., April 10, 12:30 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, with interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

RUTH WARDEN
Ruth Elaine (Redinger) Warden, 67, died July 27, 2008, in Vancouver.
Warden was born Sept. 10, 1940, in Deadwood, SD. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1958.
She married Jack Warden, a naval officer in 1966, and moved to several states, including Hawaii, before he retired from the Navy in 1982. She relocated to Clark County from Alabama two years ago and lived in Vancouver.
Warden worked in accounting as a budget analyst for 18 years with the federal government. She retired in 1995. She was also co-owner, vice president and chief financial officer for JRW Enterprises, Inc.
Survivors include husband, Jack Warden of Vancouver, son Randal Warden of Alabama, sister Arliss Stringfellow of Montana, brother Earl Redinger of Oregon and Bill Redinger of Kirkland, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Elim Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

EVELYN WARNKE
Evelyn Margaret (Isaacson) Warnke, 89, died March 19, 2007, in Vancouver.
Warnke was born Oct. 21, 1917, in Franklin, MN, and lived in Clark County for 41 years, last in Brush Prairie.
Warnke was a member of the Apostolic Lutheran Church. She loved her family and friends, and enjoyed handwork and yard work.
Warnke was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Warnke, in 1995. Survivors include sons Leonard Warnke, Curtis Warnke and Jon Warnke, all of Brush Prairie, and Dennis Warnke of Louisiana, daughters Janet Matson of Brush Prairie, Judy Seppala and Karen Stenersen, both of South Carolina, Arlene Traffie of La Center, Linda Goddard of New Hampshire, and Sandy Matson of Mesa, brothers Willard Isaacson of South Dakota, and Donald Isaacson, Floyd Isaacson, Duane Isaacson, DeLloyd Isaacson, Eugene Isaacson and Kanneth Isaacson, all of Minnesota, sisters Mildred Benson of Vancouver, Marion Daniels, Joyce Stifter and Dorthy Hammond, all of Minnesota, and Delores Ilstrup of Eltopia, 100 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 242 great-grandchildren.
Burial was at Finn Hill Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

REX WARREN
Rex Orland Warren, 56, died Oct. 1, 2007, in Yacolt.
Warren was born Jan. 12, 1951, in Vancouver, and was a lifelong resident of Clark County. He lived the past 18 years in Battle Ground.
Warren enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on cars and working outdoors. He worked as a maintenance man for the town of Yacolt and for Cemetery District 6.
Survivors include widow Shawna Warren, at home, son Joe Warren of Yacolt, daughter Jenny McCloughlin of Battle Ground, brother Paul Warren of Ocean Park, sister Bea Jackson of Vancouver, and three grandchildren.
Burial was at Yacolt Cemetery, Yacolt, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

SCOTT WASER


Scott Edward Waser, 54, died of coronary atherosclerosis May 12, 2008, in Ellensburg.


Waser was born Jan. 2, 1954, in Vancouver, and lived in Clark County for 51 years, the last 4 1/2 in Vancouver. He attended Living Hope Church. He enjoyed football and was a Seahawks fan. He liked feeding squirrels and loved traveling, the ocean and his granddaughter.


Waser worked as a truck driver and had been a dairy farmer in Chelatchie Prairie.


Survivors include wife of 33 years Robin Waser, at home, father Edward Waser of Oregon, mother Myrtle Waser of Battle Ground, sons Ryan Waser and Adam Waser, both of Battle Ground, sister Bonnie McMullen of Vancouver, and granddaughter Jaylee Paige of Battle Ground.


Interment was at Memory Memorial Park Cemetery, Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.


HERBERT WEATHERL
Herbert Amsa Weatherl, 87, died March 2, 2008, in Vancouver.
Weatherl was born May 30, 1920, in Mulberry, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed farming, raising cattle and hay, gardening, cutting brush, and flowers. He also enjoyed woodworking.
Weatherl worked for the Bonneville Power Administration as a painter/foreman, retiring in 1972.
Weatherl was preceded in death by his wife, Helvi, brothers Wayne Weatherl and Harold Weatherl, and sisters Viola Trimble and Mabel Hunt. His sister, Gladys Syverson, of Yakima, died March 4, 2008.
Survivors include sons Herbert Weatherl Jr. of Colorado, and Kenneth Weatherl and Wayne Weatherl, both of Brush Prairie, daughters Lorraine Arnold of Oregon and Carolyn Roberts of La Center, 11 grandchildren, 38 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Evergreen memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

JAY WEEMS
Jay D. Weems, 93, died Nov. 1, 2006, in Battle Ground.
Weems was born Nov. 12, 1912, in Mannsville, OK. He worked as a carpenter for the government during World War II. He lived in Clark County 62 years. He started a poultry business, and later expanded into the egg business. He also worked as the Vancouver shipyards as a shipwirght.
Weems enjoyed building and repairing grandfather clocks, earning him the name “The Clock Man.” He built some 200 clocks.
Weems was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamelia Koppe. Survivors include widow Ivora, at home in Battle Ground, son Robert Weems of Vancouver, step-daughters Betty Lou Hart and Louise Thiele, both of Vancouver, Joanne Clark of Washougal, Patricia Drier of Massachusetts, step-son Eugene Mackmer of Gig Harbor, five grandchildren, and several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Burial was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM WEISENBORN
William Edward “Bill” Weisenborn, 89, died Nov. 23, 2006, in La Center.
Weisenborn was born March 4, 1917, in Portland, and lived in Clark County for 28 years, the last 22 in La Center.
Weisenborn enjoyed carpentry and clam digging. He loved his family. He operated a saw mill and had been co-owner of Baker Creek Log Company in Hockinson.
Weisenborn was preceded in death by sons Monte Weisenborn in 2006, Jack Weisenborn in 1997, and Steve Weisenborn in 1979. Survivors include widow Eileen Weisenborn, at home in La Center, daughters Cheryl Lehner of Battle Ground and Patty Akerill of La Center, sons Dennis Weisenborn of Portland and Mike Weisenborn of Battle Ground, brother Frank Weisenborn of Oregon, 23 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Fri., Dec. 1, 3:30 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with interment at Lewisville Cemetery. Layne’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HARRY WELLMAN
Harry K. Wellman, 79, died Nov. 18, 2006, in Vancouver.
Wellman was born Dec. 20, 1926, in Camas, grew up in the Vancouver area, and graduated from Washougal High School. He served in the Army in Japan during and after World War II.
Wellman used the G.I. Bill to attend Lewis & Clark College in Portland, and then worked for Bemis Company, retiring from a career as a logistics manager.
Wellman is remembered for being a gentle person who loved his family. He had many friends. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He also enjoyed golf, which he enjoyed from Orchards Hill Golf Club to watching the Masters on television.
Survivors include widow Doris Wellman, at home in Battle Ground, brother Syd Wellman of Vancouver, son Larry Vockler of Vancouver, and granddaughter Kristian Vockler of Vancouver.
No services are planned. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

BARBARA WELLS
Barbara Ann (Green) Wells, 87, died July 22, 2008 in Vancouver.
Wells was born Oct. 12, 1920 in Seattle, and lived in Renton for 13 years. She lived in Grand Coulee for 25 years, in Vancouver for 21 years, and in Cottage Grove, OR for 20 years. She returned to Vancouver eight years ago.
In Grand Coulee, Wells began a career with the U.S. Government that would last for 25 years. When she retired, she was a drug counselor at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Vancouver.
Special interests included her Christian faith, a deep concern and abiding love for children, including her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and travel. She attended numerous churches during her life, including St. Andrews Lutheran Church and City Bible Church in Vancouver. While living in Oregon, she served as a Sorority Mother at the University of Oregon. During a visit to Trinidad, she did mission work with Catholic teacher Babsie Bleasdell. Late in life, she tutored children at Cornerstone Christian School and Image Elementary.
Wells was preceded in death by former husbands Lyle Brekke in 1977 and Clyde Wells in 2005, and by a brother, Jim Green, in 1996.
Survivors include daughter Judy Anderson of Vancouver, son Lyle Brekke of Seattle, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is planned at Creekside Estates Clubhouse, 5101 NE 121st Ave., Vancouver, on Thurs., July 31, 2-4 p.m. Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver is handling funeral arrangements. Donations can be made to Open House Ministries, 900 W 12th St., PO Box 242, Vancouver.

MARK WHITEHEAD


Mark Anthony Whitehead, 22, died of pneumonia April 20, 2008, in Vancouver.


Whitehead was born May 10, 1985, in Fontana, CA, and lived in Clark County for 17 years. He was a 2006 graduate of Heritage High School. He had participated in Special Olympics. He liked animals, going for walks and spending time with his family.


Survivors include parents Donnie and Laura Simpson of Vancouver, brothers John Simpson of Vancouver and Wyatt Simpson of Battle Ground, sisters Jamie Simpson of Missouri, Danielle Farnsworth of Nevada and Rebecca Simpson of Kansas, and grandparents Robert and Barbara Whitehead of Vancouver and Fred and Jean Simpson of Missouri.


Committal was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

NEDEAN WILLETTE
Nedean Frances (Murray) Willette, 81, died Dec. 12, 2007, in Vancouver.
Willette was born April 11, 1926, in Oakville, and lived in Yacolt for the past 17 years. She had previously lived in Louisiana, Alaska, California, Colorado, and Germany and in Long Beach, WA for 20 years.
Willette was a member of the Amachum. She liked to knit, crochet, work with leather and other crafts. She was a seventh degree member of the Mountain Valley Grange.
Willette was preceded in death by her husband, William Willette, in 1981, and son Jack A. Willette in 1991. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Willette of Yacolt, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Heritage Memorial was in charge of arrangements.

BETTY WHITE
Betty Ida (Christian) White, 92, died Nov. 13, 2006, in La Center.
White was born Aug. 23, 1914, in Miles City, MN, and lived in Ridgefield for nine years.
White enjoyed bowling and watching soap operas on television. She loved her dog, Mitzi.
White had worked as a waitress.
White was preceded in death by son Robert C. Carrier in 1986. Survivors include son Donald Carrier of Ridgefield, two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

JOHN WICHT JR.
John P. Wicht Jr., 74, died March 5, 2007.
Wicht was born Jan. 6, 1933, in Manhattan, NY. He retired from the Deleware Correctional Center in 1999. He lived in Clayton, Delaware until he suffered a stroke. He moved to Alaska in September 2004 to be with his daughters.
Wicht was a longtime member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of America.
Wicht was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, son Frederick and grandson Matthew. Survivors include son John Wicht III of Wyoming, daughter Cynthia Uskoski of Battle Ground and Sharon Foley of Alaska, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Palmer, AK, with a viewing slated for March 16 in Delaware and burial at Bayview Cemetery in Maryland.
Valley Funeral Home and Crematory, Wasilla, Alaska, is in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT WILDER

Robert Edward Wilder, 61, died June 23, 2008, in Vancouver.

Wilder was born March 6, 1947, in Lexington, Kentucky, and lived in Clark County for seven years, last at Vancouver.

Wilder served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war. He was a disabled veteran. He was a member of AA for 30 years. He attended the University of California at Berkeley, studying chemical physics. He grew up in San Diego, CA.

Wilder was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Wilder and Mildred D. (Jorgensen) Wilder, and brother William Wilder. Survivors include brother James Wilder of Amboy, and nieces and nephews.

Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

ABE WILLIAMS
Abe O. Williams, 86, died Dec. 4, 2007, in Amboy.
Williams was born July 30, 1921, in Shastner, CA, and lived in Clark County most of his life, living short periods in Montana and Oregon.
Williams worked as a welder for S&I Equipment, John Deere, and Freightliner. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, reading western books, watching western movies and farming.
Williams served in the Navy for four years during World War II.
Williams may be remembered for selling corn on NE 29th Avenue in Ridgefield.
Williams was preceded in death by daughter Geraldine Bridgewater in 1972, grandson Chad Williams in 1993, and great-grandson Robert Thomas. Survivors include widow Mary Williams of Amboy, daughters Penny Rodda of Ridgefield and Rita Elmer of Amboy, sons Abe Williams Jr. of Vancouver and Bob Williams of Ridgefield, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Abe and Mary Williams also raised five other children.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Manor Grange in Vancouver at a date in January yet to be set. Alternative Burial and Cremation, Sherwood, OR, is in charge of arrangements.

EDWARD WILLIAMS
Edward Lee Williams, 86, died Aug. 17, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Williams was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Humboldt, Kansas, and lived in Clark County for 25 years, the last 17 years in Battle Ground.
Williams enjoyed fishing, baseball, football, hiking, rocks and minerals, and camping. He worked for a bakery. He had also worked in gardening, sales, and real estate, and for the Vancouver Shipyards and Boeing.
Survivors include widow Linda Williams, at home in Battle Ground, daughter Carol of Arizona, son Steven Williams of Arizona, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Wed., Aug. 22, 10 a.m., at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Battle Ground, following graveside services at 9:30 a.m. the same day at Lewisville Cemetery, Battle Ground.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS WILLIAMS

Lewis “Bill” Williams, 82, died June 29, 2008, in Portland.

Williams was born April 26, 1926, in New Albany, KS, and lived in Brush Prairie for 49 years.

Williams worked as an electrical engineer in dredge operations. He was a member of the Electrical Engineering Union. He had a mechanical aptitude. He enjoyed working on cars and inventing odd things. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a pilot and enjoyed arguing. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching basketball.

Survivors include widow Virlene Williams, at home, daughters Sharon Tyre and Billie Williams, both of Vancouver, Kimberly Arionus of Brush Prairie and Crystal Garn of Kentucky, brothers Max Williams, Don Williams and Jim Williams, all of Oregon, sisters Patricia O’Neil and Claudine Pence, both of Oregon, and Juanita Holmes of Vancouver, and six grandchildren.

Interment was at Venersborg Cemetery, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

ERIN WILSON
Erin Dawn Wilson, 25, died Nov. 12, 2007, in Vancouver.
Wilson was born May 13, 1982, in Portland and was a lifetime resident of Washougal. She worked as a clerk at the Dollar Tree Store in Camas. She enjoyed attending rock concerts and listening to the band TOOL. She also enjoyed reading Stephen King novels and shopping. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Abbey Cat.
Survivors include parents Steve and Kerry Crane, at home in Washougal, sister Kara Berendt, grandfather James Murphy of Washougal, special friend Matthew Smith of Washougal, and aunts and uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Life will be held Sat., Nov. 24, 1 p.m., at The People’s Church, 6801 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Washougal Memorial Cemetery, with Brown’s Funeral Home, Camas, in charge of arrangements.

SHARON WILSON
Sharon M. Wilson, 62, died Sept. 25, 2006 in Longview.
Wilson was born July 15, 1944 in Vancouver to Floyd and Vera (St. Lawrence) Boyer. She grew up and attended school in White Salmon. She graduated from White Salmon High School in 1962.
Wilson married Robert Wilson on July 30, 1994 in Vancouver. She was a member of the Clover Valley Community Church and Clark County master gardeners.
Wilson was a long-time bus driver for the Evergreen School District, then as a Tri-Met bus/MAX train operator and supervisor for 20 years. She retired in 2002.
Wilson enjoyed gardening, being with people, and attending her church.
Wilson is survived by her husband, Bob Wilson, at home in Woodland, sons Bill Allison of Vancouver, and Don Allison of Camas, and five grandchildren.
A memorial celebration of life will be held on Sat., Oct. 7, 2 p.m., at the Clover Valley Community Church in Woodland, with Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to Oregon Health and Sciences University.

SONNY WILSON


Walter “Sonny” Wilson, 79, died April 5, 2008, in Meadow Glade.


Wilson was born July 20, 1928, in Perris, CA, and moved to Clark County in 1941. He served in the 45th Infantry during the Korean War. In 1953, he became owner of Wilson’s Auto Parts and Service in Amboy and ran the business for 55 years. He served with Fire District 10 for 40 years, including 37 years as chief.


Wilson enjoyed spending time with his family, attending his children’s and grandchildren’s activities and events, working, and spending time at his auto parts business and repair shop.


Wilson was preceded in death by sisters Margie High and Minnie Wilson. Survivors include wife of 54 years, Jane Wilson of Amboy, sons John Wilson of Amboy and Dennis Wilson of Battle Ground, daughter Candi Denny of Vancouver, sisters Margaret Garrow, Billie West and Jinxie Boyd, all of California, Mary Huston of Woodland, Anita Scott of Idaho and Susie Whitney of Fargher Lake, brother Douglas Wilson of Oregon, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.


Viewing is set for Thurs., April 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground. Graveside service will be held Fri., April 11, 11 a.m., at Lewisville Cemetery, with a reception to follow. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM WISTI
William Michael Wisti, 49, died Dec. 3, 2006, in Vancouver.
Wisti was born Dec. 24, 1956, in Vancouver, and lived in Clark County 48 years, the last 12 years in Battle Ground.
Wisti worked as a logger. He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. He liked people. He enjoyed working with his draft horses. He was an avid reader.
Survivors include widow Kelly Wisti, at home, mother Violet Wisti of Battle Ground, daughters Loviisa Wisti and Bronwyn Wisti, both of Battle Ground, sons Colt Wisti and Ty Wisti, both of Battle Ground, brothers John Wisti of Montana and Jalmar Wisti of Battle Ground, and sisters Katheryn Schmeusser of Yacolt, and Mary Ann Lipe, Christine Wisti and Sharon Koistinen, all of Battle Ground.
Funeral services will be held Thurs., Dec. 7, 10:30 a.m., at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, 16603 NE 142nd Ave., Brush Prairie. Viewing is set for Wed., Dec. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the church. Burial will be at Elim Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

JUNE WITT
June Ester (Davenport) Witt, 86, died Feb. 15, 2007, in Vancouver.
Witt was born July 24, 1920, in Montrose, SD, and moved to Vancouver in 1941 where she lived the rest of her life. She was a longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church and a charter member of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2105.
Witt served as Clark County Retreat coordinator for Lady of Peace Retreat House in Beaverton, OR. She will be remembered for her delicious chocolates which she sold to raise funds for Our Lady of Peace.
Witt worked for Vancouver Plywood Company, and then for Nabisco for 28 years, retiring in 1985.
Witt was preceded in death by her husband Noble Vincent Witt, daughter Thea Louise Witt, two brothers and a sister. Survivors include daughters Janet Veatch and Evelyn Plamondon, both of Vancouver, sons Bruce Witt of Montana and Craig Witt of Vancouver, sister Edna Schlim of South Dakota, 17 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral mass will be celebrated Thurs., Feb. 22, 10 a.m., following a rosary at 9:30 a.m., at St. Johns Catholic Church, 8701 NE 119th St., Vancouver. A luncheon at the church will follow burial at St. John’s Cemetery. Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, is in charge of arrangements.

NANCY WOLF
Nancy Melton (Tremble) Wolf, 62, died Feb. 19, 2008, in Vancouver.
Wolf was born March 17, 1945, in Vancouver, and lived all of her life in Clark County. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, egg carving and oil painting.
Survivors include husband Richard Wolf, at home in Vancouver, son David Melton of Vancouver, daughters Nicole Weier of Portland, Margie Schilling of Camas and Mechelle Melton of Vancouver, brothers Larry Tremble of Goldendale, Lynn Tremble of Vancouver and Jim Tremble of California, step-son Jeff Wolf of Battle Ground, and nine grandchildren.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

OAKLAND WOMELSDORF
Oakland Edward Womelsdorf, 92, died Nov. 25, 2007, in Salem, OR.
Womelsdorf was born July 8, 1915, in Tillamook, OR, and lived in La Center and Yacolt in his youth.
Womelsdorf lived in Medford, OR, then moved to Clatskanie, OR where he owned the Johnson Wood Company. He later moved his business to Salem, OR.
Womelsdorf worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps in Oregon. He was a member of the Hazen Chapel in View. He was a hardworker. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, going to the ocean and boats. He was deeply committed to serving the Lord through singing, teaching and preaching.
Womelsdorf was preceded in death by two children, Bonnie Womelsdorf and David Womelsdorf, in the early 1960s, and one grandchild, Cherri Coons, and sister Rosilee Culbertson. Survivors include widow Esther Womelsdorf of Keizer, OR, sons Larry Womelsdorf and Samuel Womelsdorf, both of Amboy, and Donald Womelsdorf of Yacolt, daughters Lisa Coons of Oregon and Carol DeGarmo of Oregon, brother Russell Womelsdorf of Oregon, half-sister Annalee Landroff Oregon, of 19 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held Sun., Dec. 2, 2 p.m., at the Hazen Chapel, 38813 NE 119th Ave., Amboy, with graveside services Fri., Nov. 30, 3 p.m., at Mt. View Cemetery.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

JAMES WOOD
James Muirhead Wood, 63, died of a heart attack Feb. 19, 2008, in Vancouver.
Wood was born Aug. 27, 1944, in Kilmarnock, Scotland, lived in Dallesport for one year, Fort Riley, Kansas for two years, and Clark County for 35 years, the last 10 years in Battle Ground.
Wood enjoyed the outdoors, golfing, go carts, dirt bikes, soccer, camping, skiing, boating and fishing.
Wood served in the Army during Vietnam. He had worked in a lumber yard, woolen mill, cabinet making, trucking, and driving a school bus. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, soccer, flying, scuba diving, go-carts and motorcycles. He also enjoyed joking.
Wood was preceded in death by brother David Wood, and sisters Grace Walker and Ann Thornburg. Survivors include son Sean Wood of Ridgefield and brother Bill Wood of Battle Ground.
Services will be held Wed., Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m., at Willamette National Cemetery, 11800 SE Mt. Scott Blvd., Portland, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements. A gathering after the service will take place at the home of Jim Wood, 29911 NE 108th Ave., Battle Ground, about 3:30 p.m.

TREVOR WOODARD
Trevor Deran Woodard, two days old, died Nov. 27, 2006, in Vancouver.
Woodard was born Nov. 25, 2006, in Vancouver, and lived in La Center.
Survivors include parents Charles and Tracy Woodard of La Center, brothers Matthew Woodard of La Center, Christopher Woodard and John Woodard of Oklahoma, and Lorin Smith of Vancouver, grandparents Terry and Cheryl Payne of La Center and Keith Suire and Alice Sundra of Louisiana, aunts and uncles Terra Payne of La Center, Tony and Charlotte Robin, Donald and Linda Castle, and Ashley Suire, all of Louisiana, Tim Woodard of New York, and Bonnie and John Miller of North Carolina.
Graveside services were held at Mountain View Cemetery at the Hazen Chapel, Amboy, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

GARY WOOLDRIDGE
Gary Alan Wooldridge, 53, died May 21, 2007, in Ridgefield.
Wooldridge was born Jan. 21, 1954, in Vancouver, and lived in Clark County all his life, the last 22 1/2 years in Ridgefield.
Wooldridge graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1972. He was a member of the Fort Vancouver Antique Equipment Association and enjoyed restoring old tractors, lawn mowers and motors. He liked tractor pulling and dumpster diving for tools and parts.
Wooldridge worked as a master fabricator and mechanic for Stellar J. Corporation.
Survivors include widow Mary Wooldridge, at home, sons Mychal Wooldridge of Georgia and Daniel Wooldridge, at home, brother Glen Wooldridge of Vancouver, and sisters Sandra Gaines and Janet Harvison, both of Vancouver, and Edna Wooldridge of Brush Prairie.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

LISA WORDEN

Lisa Anne (Cobb) Worden, 43, died Aug. 17, 2008, at home in Vancouver.

Worden was born March 29, 1965, in Torrence, CA, and lived most of her working life in Battle Ground. She married Daniel Worden in 1989, moved to Vancouver in 1997, and took over Battle Ground Dog Grooming in 2004. She assisted in the placement of many neglected and abandoned animals. Her primary interest was her family and her business. She loved to dance and do crafts.

Survivors include husband Dan Worden, at home in Vancouver, sons Chris and Nick Worden, both at home in Vancouver, parents Ken and Judy Cobb of Vader, and brother Ken Cobb Jr. of Castle Rock.

Funeral service will be held Tues., Aug. 26, 4 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LORRAINE WRAY
Lorraine Agnes (Ackley) Wray, 73, died Sept. 15, 2006, in Ridgefield.
Wary was born June 23, 1933, in Valley City, ND, and lived in Clark County for 59 years, the last 50 in Ridgefield.
Wary enjoyed attending Woodland’s TOPS Club, baking, and playing cards, dice and pinochle. She had worked as an interior decorator.
Wray was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin Ackley. Survivors include long-time companion M.P. “Barney” Barnhardt of Portland, sons Daniel Wray and Larry Wray, both of Ridgefield, and Richard Wray of Sequim, daughter Rhonda Palmore of Vancouver, brother James Ackley of Battle Ground, sister Gladys Carrier of Ridgefield, and three grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be held Thurs., Sept. 21, noon, at St. Mary of Guadalupe Catholic Church, with burial following at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Ridgefield. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

AUDREY WRIGHT
Audrey I. (Evans) Wright, 75, died Oct. 29, 2007, in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho.
Wright was born July 9, 1932, in Grand Junction, CO. Her family moved to Idaho and Oregon, and then settled in Woodland.
Wright married Joseph F. Wright in 1949 and lived on a farm in Amboy. They later moved to Rainier, OR, and then to Longview. They returned to her family’s farm in Woodland and then moved to the Castle Rock area. Throughout the years, Wright enjoyed making new friends. She worked in the food industry. She sewed her children’s clothes and made money sewing and crafting from Barbie Doll clothes, acrylic decorations and porcelain dolls.
The family moved back to Amboy in the early 1970s. They later moved to Alaska where Wright did clerical and dispatch work for a barge company.
After her husband died in 1977, Wright moved to Brinnon, WA, where she enjoyed socializing, crafting, and observing wildlife. She later moved to Idaho.
Wright was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Wright, brother Charles Evans, and sisters Jody Olson and Dorothy Rife. Survivors include sons Bruce Wright of Idaho, Gary Wright of Vancouver, and Mark Wright of Alaska, daughters Elaine Latashaw of Onalaska and Vicki Wright of Idaho, sisters Ida Kracht of Oregon and Patsy Komen of Arizona, brothers Irvine Evans of Amboy and Kenneth Evans of Federal Way, 16 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, with Yate’s Funeral Home and Crematory in Coeur D’Alene, ID, in charge of arrangements.

VIRGINIA WULF
Virginia R. (Bickel) Wulf, 95, died Aug. 16, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Wulf was born March 9, 1912, in Giard, Iowa, moved to Ridgefield at age 6, and graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1930. She married Henry Wulf on Jan. 28, 1931. She was a member of the Bethel Evangelical Methodist Church in Ridgefield. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, parlor games and canning.
Wulf was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wulf, in 1984. Survivors include daughters Shirley Arndt of Ridgefield and Marilyn Ballard of Vancouver, sister Lydia Sandmann of Idaho, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Wed., Aug. 22, 11 a.m., at Bethel Evangelical Methodist Church, 2306 NW Carty Rd., Ridgefield, with the Vancouver Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements.

ROLLIE WULFF
Roald Berton Wulff, 68, of Hoodsport, died of heart failure Aug. 4, 2007, in Olympia.
Wulff was born June 29, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa, and moved to Vancouver with his family in 1941. In 1944, the family moved back to Iowa and lived on a ranch. They moved to Vancouver again in 1951 and lived on Manor Highway.
Wulff graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1957 and Pacific Lutheran University in 1961. He earned a Master of Arts degree in theater from the University of Portland in 1965. After a season with an acting company at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, he taught speech and theater at Clark College in 1966.
In 1969, Wulff married Jane Boe who was also teaching at Clark College.
Wulff took groups of students to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
About 1977, Wulff left Clark College and worked with his father in the real estate business. They opened an office in Battle Ground and Wulff moved to Battle Ground in 1978.
Wulff is remembered as an entrepreneur, educator, activist and visionary. He promoted energy-efficient homes. He worked on public power issues. He pursued theater projects in Portland, Seattle and Olympia. He volunteered at the Center for Wooden Boats on Lake Union in Seattle. He enjoyed fishing, boating and camping. He also enjoyed skiing in Idaho and the Methow Valley. In later years, he worked in construction and real estate development on Hood Canal.
Survivors include daughters Eve Boe of LaConner, Alenka Rudolph of Seattle and Emily Combs of Vancouver, son Isaac Wulff of Chehalis, sister Janice Wulff of Vancouver, the mothers of his children, Tamara Wulff of Seattle and Jane Wulff of Battle Ground, aunt Mildred Mayhew of Portland, longtime companion Joy Farquhar of Hoodsport, eight grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A family gathering for friends and family members is set for Sun., Aug. 26, 3 p.m., at the Kenneydell Park Lodge, located near Black Lake Blvd. and Hwy 101 in Olympia. American Burial and Cremation Services, Olympia, is in charge of arrangements.