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LELAND "LEE" LISTON
September 29, 1936 ~ September 12, 2013
"He had made a commitment early in life
that he would help someone who needed it everyday and he never quit trying to do so."
Lee died Thursday of a heart attack on his evening walk. He was born in Sturgis, SD and was a Clark County resident of seventy years. He graduated from Evergreen High School and Clark College before joining the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed on Taiwan; a cryptic clearance photographer.
Lee worked at Boise Cascade after his enlistment was up and retired from there to become owner and operator of Perma-Curbs of Vancouver with a subsidiary crew in Alaska for some years. Later, he also owned Woodland Concrete, Lumberjack Pizza, HI-Energy Coal and Perc-Test Co., and he got his license and became a realtor part time with Sundin Realty.
Lee served as President of the SWWA Contractors, and was a charter member and President of the LaCenter Lions; a sponsor of Little League teams, the Voice of Wildcats for many years announcing the LaCenter sports events. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and in 1997 he became an Ombudsman, visiting many of the county establishments, with his harmonica in hand, for sixteen years.
He had great faith and optimism always,
and his early dreams of building a log house
and a sailboat were realized.
Lee is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Jeanine; daughters, Mikkail Forst of LaCenter, Kerrie McNally of Skamokaman, Rose Smith of LaCenter and Lynne Krause of Tacoma; son, Joe Liston of Gresham, OR; seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and brother, Richard Liston of Vancouver. All much loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son and two infant daughters.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 12:00 noon at St. Mary of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Ridgefield, WA. Burial with military honors in St. Mary of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery, Ridgefield.
Memorial donations may be sent to: Seton Catholic College Preparatory High School in Vancouver, WA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Parkinson Research Foundation.
Please sign his guestbook at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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My most fond memory of Lee was how his eyes would crinkle almost closed because he would laugh so hard. I have loved this all my life. My sisters and I extend our deepest sympathy, and want you to know how glad we are to have been able to be re connected lately.
October 1, 2013
My memories of Lee & his family, were early on at Alvin & Georgina's. Missed the later years except for occasional times seeing Mikkail. My love to your wonderful & loving family.
Mary Jo (Collins) Ervin
September 29, 2013
DADDY~~~~
September 27, 2013 at 8:38pm
I know I have shared this many times.....but it is still so fresh in my heart and mind.....I sure do miss him....I am extremely proud of him and the legacy he left behind. I told him before he passed, that I would do everything I could to continue to make him a happy father....and I could not of asked for a better one....I know he is overseeing everything I do as well as my older sisters and younger brother...His grandchildren and great grandchildren will forever have you in their hearts and minds.....I love you daddy, thanking you for all you have done, just isn't enough.....but I vow to continue to do my best, love , Lynne ? ?
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lynne liston krause
September 28, 2013
You were my role model, my friend and my father. I couldn't have had a better man as a dad than you.
It has been difficult watching what Parkinson's did to you over these past few years. It stole away your optimism, your confidence, your strength...your mind. I despise it for that. I love you dad, and my kids, wife and especially me miss you terribly. I always will. I still can't believe you aren't there, answering my phone calls with a "Hey there, young son"..
I love you and I miss you.
Joe Liston
September 25, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patti Ann Carpenter
September 24, 2013
Tracy L. Hall
Tracy Hall
September 21, 2013
Our sincere sympathy to your family. We knew Lee through Real Estate and the Ombudsman program. God has another "good one". God Bless you all. Mary & Loren White
September 20, 2013
I grew up in Vancouver near the Liston's home on 83rd street. I was good friends with Lynnie, I know she misses her dad. God Bless.
Doug Stuhr
Doug Stuhr
September 20, 2013
I am sorry to hear about Lee. He will be missed as a great person all around. We have known Lee and his family for a very long time. I always remember his smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike and Clara Ostreim, Brighton, Colorado
September 20, 2013
Mike and I have known Lee and family a long time. He was always at school cheering someone on. What a great loss to the community. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mike and Clara Ostreim, Brighton, Colorado
September 20, 2013
Wade and I will miss seeing Lee during his daily walks. Our prayers are with you all.
Wade/Cindy Keister
September 19, 2013
It's been many years, but I have fond memories of spending time with the Liston family and my friend Kerri. I will never forget this kind and gentle man. All my prayers and sympathy are with his family, esp. Kerri.
Lynelle Duhigg
September 19, 2013
Lee was my grandpa. He was a kind and loving man. Probably the best man i ever knew! He loved us so much and i will always remember his goofy voices and can still hear his jolly laugh! Love you always grandpa. You'll always be in my heart!
Brienne Howell
September 19, 2013
Lee was a wonderful and kind person. I remember him from the Lions Club. He was always so nice.
Roxanne Larsen
September 19, 2013
I found Lee on his last day and he was at peace. I'm sorry for your loss, from what I've read he was truly a great man. My family has lived next to Lee for many years and every time we'd drive by he'd waive and smile.
Joseph Giles
September 19, 2013
Lee was a very caring and special man. He always respected others and also loved to tell his stories. He will be truly missed by all.
Rick Edmunds
September 19, 2013
When I was little ,whenever we went to their house, it was so big, i would go in search of him sometimes , just to know he was there , tinkering around with something. I take comfort in that, i will see him again someday, go on a little search up in heaven.. miss you grandpa
Lindsey
September 19, 2013
I met Lee just a few years ago when I first started at Sundin. Lee was a wonderful person who always had something good, and mostly funny, to say. He always made the day better for everyone, was always helpful, courteous, and kind. He will be missed greatly.
Kathy Lobry
September 18, 2013
I had the privelage of working with Lee at Sundin Realty...he was always upbeat and brightened your day! What a pleasure to know him...such a kind and giving man!
Julie Gilland
September 18, 2013
A dad spends his life protecting and teaching his children. He will always be with you all you have to do is close your eyes and think of him. Your father will always be watching over you.
Gordon Christy
September 18, 2013
He was the most honest and sincere man I knew. A very compassionate and non judgemental person. He was and is and idol for me and has been a great role model for many and will be missed greatly.
tony webb
September 18, 2013
lynne Liston Krause
September 18, 2013
My daughters and I had the privilege of being Lee's neighbor for many years he was an absolutely wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Kelly Beck
September 18, 2013
I will miss you Lee. You were a good neighbor and so kind to me.
Gracie Beck- 8
September 18, 2013
Daddy,
Thank you for being there always...Nobody could ever take your place. You endured quite a bit with us kids...But you raised us right. You have left a beautiful legacy for all of us,
I see it especially well in the grandchildren.. I love you daddy and miss you already. Things will never be the same without you...but I know you are still he with us in spirit.....<3
lynne Liston-Krause
September 18, 2013
Lee Liston an I were great friends. Did a lot of business together. I will miss that man he was like a brother. God bless his Family.
Billy Joe Smith
September 18, 2013
We enjoyed seeing Lee & Jeanine at our high school get togethers. We send our thoughts and prayers to all the family,
Jerry & Sandra Hard
September 18, 2013
Lee was a wonderful friend, and he will be surly missed. He had a heart for helping, and he loved his family.
Holly Taylor
September 18, 2013
I had the privelege to work along side Lee in the long-term care ombudsman program. I knew Lee to be a kind, gentle and giving man. He would brighten my day when he unexpectedly drop by the office to bring me apples from his orchard. I will miss Lee both as an ombudsman and a friend.
Staci Levison
September 18, 2013
I did'nt know Lee very long but it was always a pleasure to visit with him as he passed my house on his walk, a good neighbor.
Terry Stine
September 18, 2013
Thank you for being the world's greatest Dad. You leave a huge hole in this world but it is all the better for you having been here.
Kerrie McNally
September 18, 2013
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