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Rory Witham Obituary

RORY ALLEN WITHAM
December 25, 1970 ~ June 29, 2010
"Rory is loved by many and will be truly missed."

Rory Allen Witham, 39, passed away June 29, 2010 in Cougar, WA. He was born Dec. 25, 1970 in Port Angeles, WA. He lived for 12 years in Forks, WA and moved to Toutle, WA in 1982. For the past 26 years Rory has lived in Cougar, WA.
Rory loved to fish and ride motorcycles, both dirt and street bikes. He also liked to pick mushrooms when the season came around.
He was working for Swivler, Inc. in Woodland, WA where he did electrical and construction.
Rory is survived by his daughter, Miranda Slayter of Vancouver, WA; his son, Jakob Lansing Witham, of Woodland, WA; his companion, Lisa Hennings of Cougar; his mother and step-dad, Suzanne and Ken Guthrie of Cougar; his brother, Kyle Witham of Lakeview, OR; and his uncle, Lyn Soloman of Forks.
He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Witham, in 1983.
A memorial service will be held Sat., July 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant View Community Church in Ariel, WA, followed by burial at Yale Cemetery. Please join the family at Pleasant View Community Church afterwards for a Celebration of Life.
Donations may be made to Stepping Stones, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668 in memory of Rory.
Please sign Rory's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 7, 2010.
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Thinking of you Rory..

Shawn Larkin

July 1, 2021

You are missed Rory.

Shawn Larkin

Friend

July 1, 2020

i miss u so love u rory

Dove

July 24, 2014

Straight to heaven,my friend,straight to heaven.

jason

June 30, 2014

i miss you!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo i love u with all my heart!!!

dove

November 5, 2012

Not a day goes by when I don't think of Rory. We have shared so many memories over the past 25+ years. It's so hard to believe that I can't just drop in and say "hi" when I'm in the area and see his beautiful smile & the twinkle in his eye. Rory will always be my friend & in my heart I will always Love him & value the wonderful times we've shared.

Shanna Guffie

November 3, 2012

We miss you Ror, but you'r still right here..you are in our heart and alway's on our mind.."You'r still here we just can't see you"!!! Love alway's Mandy Pandy..and Jake too!!

333 fly

September 3, 2011

dustin selvy

August 8, 2011

There are not enough words to describe the loss my heart feels. I still see you, I still hear you. Your spirit lives on. I love you.

Brenda (Vens) Owens

May 15, 2011

I am saddened by the news of Rory's passing. I grew up in Forks with Rory. We were best friends as kids. Fishing, riding motorcycles, horses, go carts, etc, truly Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. We were able to stay in contact for a few years after he moved from Forks. Even though we lost touch, I've always remembered the strength and incredible spirit he had. Those childhood memories will be with me forever. God bless you and you family Rory. You have been and will be missed.

Shawn Larkin

August 6, 2010

I knew Rory as we grew up together in Forks until he moved in 1982. We never really stayed in touch but he had a way of suddenly just appearing here for a visit. I wish we would have stayed in touch better. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family. Rest in Peace my good Friend

Bob Bouchard

August 6, 2010

Ken and Suzanne,
I knew Rory through Jim M. (attorney) at the office in Vancouver. I was so deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Your pain is my pain. I know what the loss of a son means to a mom and how it feels. I lost my 24 year old son one year ago today and I feel such sadness for you because I know the great sadness. I know Rory was very special. Try to remember the positive happy times and wonderful traits that you remember about your son. My prayers are with you...
Marilyn McLeod

July 28, 2010

ROAR, I'LL SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE. UNTIL THEN YOUR FOREVER AND ALWAYS IN MY HEART AND ALWAYS ON MY MIND. YOU AND I SHARE A STAR "SAWRAW"
LOVE YOUR SISTER, AND LOVE
SUZETTE

SUZETTE WRIGHT

July 14, 2010

May your soul finally be @ peace old friend...my heart & prayers go out to those you left behind.

Jenny (Dutson) Zurawski

July 13, 2010

You made Me laugh,You made Me cry,You made Me cuss,AND THAT AINT NO LIE!!YOU also gave us Jake thank you for such a special grandson,your smile will live on through him.you will truly be missed!!!!

Tina Nolan

July 11, 2010

Well Rory i may not have known you very long, But i still cry every time someone talks about you. Rest in Peice. You were deaply Loved Rory. One day Rory cam into the Cougar bar & grill, just got off his motorcycle. From that moment on i have always called him michael jackson.
Love ya michael jackson:)

Lacy Bilderback

July 10, 2010

I remember when Rory first moved here - he was very different - exciting and full of life - he was always a good friend to me and I will miss him.

Dennis Reel

July 10, 2010

My thoughts and Prayers are with you as I read of Rory's passing. I do have wonderful memories of him as a little boy in Forks

Miriam Self Kennedy

July 10, 2010

I lost touch with Rory years ago but will always remember him as a fun loving guy with a beautiful soul. His smile will live on in my memories of him. I am sad that I will never have the opportunity to bump into him again and catch up on old times. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in him memories to help ease your pain. Rest in peace Rory, you will never be forgotten.

Dawn Hilton

July 10, 2010

Rory, It's been a long time, but I have never forgotten you. Rest in peace.

Michele Hayes

July 9, 2010

My deepest sympathies go out to Ken, Suzanne, and his entire family. May the memories and the joys you shared bring comfort during this extremely difficult time.

Tammie Sullivan

July 8, 2010

Rory, I never told you how much your friendship meant to me. You will definitely be missed.

Chris Chambers

July 7, 2010

CJ

July 7, 2010

Ken & Suzanne our prays are with you

John & Rena Walker

July 7, 2010

RORY, You touched many lives! Especially within my own family. You will be greatly missed.

Tracie (Vens) Larson

July 7, 2010

my heart goes out to Rorys Family,he will be missed.

Pepper Wakefield

July 7, 2010

We were very sorry to hear of your loss of Rory. May God give you comfort during this time.
Bjur Family and Napa employees

Becky Bjur

July 7, 2010

For the roses that I gather...
For the thorns their stems contain.
Thanks for both dear Heavenly Father,
Though the thorns have brought me pain.

July 7, 2010

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