Wallace Hornberger Obituary


WALLACE "WALLY" L. HORNBERGER
October 17, 1927 ~ July 16, 2013

Wallace "Wally" L. Hornberger, 85, of Vancouver, WA, died July 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 17, 1927 in Berthold, ND to Jay and Grace Hornberger and graduated from Minot High School.
Wally received his degree in Pharmacy from the North Dakota State University.
For 25 years, he worked for PayLess Drug Stores NW. In 1980, he became a realtor and worked with Coldwell Banker Commercial.
Wally was a member and former Rotary Club president, former Board Member of Vancouver's Chamber of Commerce and served 14 years on the Clark County Planning Commission.
Wally loved the game of golf and
traveling the world with his wife and family.
Wally is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marjorie; children, Marlow (Denice) Hornberger and Marja (Clyde) Holmes; and grandchildren, Nicole and Reid.
A private memorial service for close friends and family of Wally will be held. Then on August 1, 2013, there will be a celebration of Wally's life, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at The Red Cross Building, 605 Barnes St., Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, please make a monetary donation in honor of Wally to the Vancouver Rotary Foundation for Scouting.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 21, 2013.
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I feel fortunate to have known such a positive person who did so many good things for the Clark County community. He will be missed.

Darcy Altizer

August 1, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Gary Walden

July 29, 2013

Marge, So sorry to hear of Wally's passing. He was a good friend to all.
He took Leonard to a wine shop and helped him select good wines for our liking. Leonard enjoyed their day together. We have good memories with you and Wally at St. Paul Church. Blessings to you and your family. Sincerely, Leonard and Joyce Holland

July 26, 2013

Mr Hornberger you were a great manager of the payless in orchards. You were my boss and you were always so nice you treated us like family. I may have seen you just a few times over the years but you always seemed to remember me. Debbie (Hegstad) Campbell.

July 25, 2013

I moved here in 1972 and I can't remember a time when I didn't know Wally. He was everywhere and making a contribution to so many worthy causes. I will miss him! Marjorie - you chose a wonderful man to spend your life with. I am so sorry for your loss.

Betty Sue Morris

July 24, 2013

God's blessings to the Hornberger Family.

Regards,

Darrell Eldridge

July 24, 2013

When we moved to RECOA across the drive from Wally he became our instant friend and guide to our new condo residence. As time passed we found Wally knew and interacted with many of the folks in the business community. He knew where to go and whom to see. His quick wit and wondeful smile always made you "feel better" on a blue day, or left you with a smile on a good one.
He will be missed.
George and Barbara Jean Koch

July 22, 2013

Wally truly cared about Vancouver as a community. He will be missed, Susan Erickson

July 21, 2013

Wally was a wonderful asset to our community, he truly cared. You shall be missed, Susan Erickson

July 21, 2013

Wally was the best neighbor, friend, welcomer, encourager we could have ever asked for! Always positive - with a quick quip for the day, as the shiny black Caddy swung into the driveway - a ray of sunshine, a nugget of life wisdom!
Both a private and public person, he always looked out for the broader community, tirelessly applying his many talents to make it a better place to live. Thank you, Wally!
Paul Lambshead & Debbie Fischer

July 21, 2013

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. We are so sorry that we haven't kept in touch and will always remember Wally's wonderful smile. We are still loving the house he so diligently led us to so many years ago. May you be comforted in your loss by realizing how much Wally meant to so many.

Bob & Stephanie Blackman

July 21, 2013

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