Recent Obituaries and Guest Books

TEDDY "BUCK" "TED" AARON BLAKE
December 3, 1964 ~ May 19, 2013

Ted Blake, 48, a lifelong resident of Clark County, WA, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2013 from complications related to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born Dec. 3, 1964 to Robert Lee and Marjorie Jean (Bonnell) Blake in Portland, OR, raised in Vancouver/Felida area, graduating from Columbia River High School in 1983.
Ted worked for 25 years at UPS, first driving package car in the NW Industrial area, and then feeder trucks.
Ted is survived by his wife, Jorja (Temme); three daughters, Madeline, Audrey and EmmaJean; son, Brendan "Joey"; brother, Jeffrey (Kristy) of Vancouver; sisters, Cheryl Penticoff (Danny) of Vancouver and Sonja Sauer Hathcock (Clint) of McKinney, TX. "Uncle Buck" was a favorite among his many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind a multitude of amazing cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and step-mom, Georgette Blake.
A memorial service is planned for Sat., May 25, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the La Center High School Commons, 725 Highland Ave., La Center, WA 98629. Reception immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the ALS Association-OR/SW WA chapter, www.alsa-or.org or Ted Blake's Children Education Fund, c/o Jorja Blake may be mailed to: Highland Lutheran Church, 38809 NE 41st Ave., La Center, WA 98629.
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VERYL DONALD CHAMBERLAIN
September 16, 1919 ~ May 15, 2013

Veryl Donald Chamberlain, longtime resident of Grays River, WA, passed away on May 15th, 2013 in Benton City, WA. He was born on Sept. 16, 1919 in Washougal, WA where he was raised and educated, graduating from Washougal High School in 1938.
Veryl worked in the Pendleton Woolen Mills where he met his future wife, Barbara Lee Paige. The couple married on April 12, 1942 in Oakville, WA. He worked at the Washougal Guernsey Farm and then purchased his own farm and built a clientele for grade A raw milk, naming it Cedar View Dairy. He sold that dairy in 1964 and bought a dairy in Grays River, WA, where he farmed until retiring.
After losing Barbara in 2001 he moved to Benton City.
Veryl is survived by a son, William (Kay) of Skamokawa, WA; daughter, Karen Blain (Jim) of Benton City, WA; sister, Edith Erickson (Don) of Battle Ground, WA; brother, Richard Chamberlain (Kate) of Vale, OR; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; son, Robert; brother, Joseph Chamberlain; and sister, Verdie Neilsen.
Graveside services will be held at the Grays River Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Fri., May 24th. A memorial service will immediately follow at the Rosburg Hall in Rosburg, WA, followed by a potluck.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grays River Methodist Church.
You may sign the online guest book's and leave a message of condolence at www.prosserfuneralhome.com and www.columbian.com/obits.

PANGE (YANG) CHILSON
March 1, 1987 ~ May 18, 2013

PangE was born in Modesto, California to Tom (Tswv Hlau) and Youa Yang and lived in Lompoc, CA until she moved to Vancouver, WA in 2003. She graduated from Evergreen High school in 2005, and then attended the University of Portland where she received her double Bachelors for Biology and Spanish in 2009. PangE was well known throughout the Hmong community, was a devout Christian, and always laughed and loved. She became ill with a rare cancer in January 2012. She fought hard and beat it 5 days before her wedding on August 11th. Her cancer returned January 2013 and she fought hard again, but God freed her only 5 months after being diagnosed as terminal. She will always be known as a brave warrior against this cancer! She was loved by many and will be dearly missed. She is survived by her Husband Craig, Father Tom, Mother Youa, Sister GaoNa, Brother Nathanael, Grandma, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. There will be a memorial service for a remembrance of her life and love at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA, on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m.
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WAYNE S. CLEMENTS
July 19, 1940 ~ May 21, 2013

Wayne S. Clements, 72, of Washougal, WA, passed away May 21st, 2013, after a long, hard-fought battle with ALS. He was a lifelong Clark County resident, graduating from Hudson's Bay High School in 1958.
Wayne worked at the Camas Paper Mill for 36 years and was a member of the Moose Lodge for 35 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to play poker with his buddies and their gals and spend time with special friends such as Mark, Lance, Wally, Dale, and many more life long friends.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Karleen, of 52 years; daughter, Joella Clements; son, Garrett Clements (wife Marlene); four grandchildren, Keith Johnson, Brody "Wilford" Faler, Kayla Clements and Taylor Clements; seven siblings, Harold Clements, Victor Clements (wife Linda), Faye, Jane (husband Ken), Nancy, Valerie and Lola.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Andrasko; and father, Raymond Clements.
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Sat., May 25th at 11 a.m. A memorial reception will follow at Wayne and Karleen's home residence.
Any contributions to help with medical and funeral expenses may be sent to Wayne's lovely wife, Karleen.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

ROBERT J. CROSBY
February 3, 1922 ~ May 19, 2013
"He was much loved by his family
and will be greatly missed."

Bob Crosby, 91, passed away on May 19, 2013. He was born on Feb. 3, 1922 to Clarence and Margaret Crosby in Vancouver, WA and remained a lifelong resident. Bob attended Providence Academy, Shumway, and graduated from Vancouver High School in 1940. He also attended Washington State University.
Bob served in the Coast Guard during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. While stationed in New York, he met the love of his life, Frances, whom he married on July 4, 1945.
He was a locomotive engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in 1982.
Bob was an accomplished pianist and a lifelong sports enthusiast. He was an avid golfer and was proud of shooting his age at 80 and his four holes in one.
Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances; his children, Peggy Hamilton, Joyce Potter (Dean) and Julie Hamilton (Todd); seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Brian.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on May 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Mass will be preceded by recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. Bob will be laid to rest at Evergreen Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

RANDAL "RANDY" LEE DINEHART
April 15, 1954 ~ April 24, 2013

Randal "Randy" Lee Dinehart passed away in Rescue, CA, on April 24, 2013, at the age of 59.
Randal is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Jan Elaine Dinehart. They were married in Portland, Oregon, on June 11, 1988.
Randal is lovingly remembered by his mother Carol Olsen and step-father, Albert "Ole" Olsen of Federal Way, WA; his father Lee Dinehart and partner, Barbara Rolfe of Tacoma, WA; sister, Karen Dinehart of Shoreline, WA, and niece, Rita Allen of CT; sister, Kathleen (Allan) Beveridge, niece, Rhianna and nephew, Nathan, of Lavington NSW, Australia; sister, Lynda (Larry) Fetter and nephew, Jacob of Federal Way, WA; sister, Jeanne Dinehart of Bellingham, WA and nephew, Jeffrey; brother and sister-in-law, Rick and Kathy Ensele of Sterling, VA and nephews Mike Ensele of Centreville, VA and TJ (Alyssa) Ensele of Woodbridge, VA. Randal is also lovingly remembered by his many aunts and uncles.
Randal had a special bond with the Olson family of Federal Way, WA, and will be fondly remembered by Jan Olson and her daughters, Karla Jo Tupper and Kristin Walker, and their families. Randal was predeceased by Larry Olson, who was his loving guide and mentor.
Randal was born in Tacoma, WA, on April 15, 1954. He graduated from Federal Way High School in 1972 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington in 1977. He attended the University of Minnesota for post graduate studies. Randal was passionate about his career as a Research Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey. He was a devoted civil servant for 33+ years. He was one of the first technical responders at the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980, and built his career around the studies he conducted at the Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, WA. He concluded his career at the USGS office in Sacramento, CA, working on studies of the Sacramento River/San Francisco Bay delta.
Randal was an excellent technical and creative writer, avid reader, and had a lifelong passion for writing and performing music, especially rock and jazz.
A memorial service will be held for Randal at the Calvary Lutheran Church at 2415 S. 320th St., Federal Way, WA, on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., with Pastor Lori Cornell officiating. A reception will be held after the service, with details to be provided at the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multi Service Center, P.O. Box 23699, Federal Way, WA, 98093-0699, www.multi-servicecenter.com, or to a .

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SHARON F. FIKES
September 8, 1934 ~ May 17, 2013
"She was a loving wife and mother."

Sharon F. Fikes, 78, of Vancouver, WA, passed away to her heavenly home with Jesus on May 17, 2013. She was born on Sept. 8, 1934 in Greenville, TX to Mr. and Mrs. George Hammonds.
After completing her high school diploma, Sharon worked her way through college in order to live and teach in European countries. She received her Bachelor of Science in 1957 at David Lipscomb College, Nashville, TN and her Master of Arts in Education in 1984 at College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
Sharon married Charles T. Fikes, an Engineer, in May 1964.
She was a teacher (K-8) in the public schools, Dept. of Defense, schools in NJ, VA and West Germany, and at the Garland Christian School in Garland, TX.
Sharon enjoyed Bible teaching, travel, art, history, singing, cooking, reading, movies, and traveling in the U.S.A., Europe, Egypt, and Israel.
Sharon became a Baptized believer (age 11) in Dallas, TX and was a dedicated member of the Church of Christ wherever she lived.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Fikes, of 49 years; and her brother, Bob (wife Pat) Hammonds, Portland, OR.
She was preceded in death by her son, Charles Fikes Jr. (1968-2009); and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at Vancouver Church of Christ, Padden Parkway and 94th Ave. on Tues., May 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Donations in her name may be sent to Bright Beginnings Preschool at the Vancouver Church of Christ.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

PATRICIA LOUISE FROST
April 20, 1932 ~ May 18, 2013
" Her family was the delight of her life
and she was very proud of all of them."

Patricia Louise Frost, loving mother and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her immediate family on May 18th at the Ray Hickey Hospice House. Patricia was born April 20, 1932 in Centralia, WA.
For many years, Patricia and her husband, George, enjoyed traveling around the country participating in antique and collectible's shows. She was so grateful to have visited 50 states.
Patricia was a very selfless, caring and loving person. Always thankful for even the smallest of gestures of kindness and care. She especially appreciated so much the loving care she was given by David and Nicole Braescu in whose home she spent the last three years.
She enjoyed watching her favorite movies, lots of reading, laughing at the squirrels who came to visit outside her window, and most of all, the visits from her devoted family and friends.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 31 years, George Frost; sisters, Lela "Dee" Roller, Margaret Thomas and Judy Studer; three daughters, Lisa Hagelganz (Ron), Julie Royston and Lori Hardy (Richard); nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-children, Vickie Jansen, Terry, Roger, David and Steven Frost; and numerous step-grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, H. Everett and Beulah (Wells) Parmelee.
A funeral service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, WA on Thurs., May 23rd at 3 p.m. She will be laid to rest in Centralia beside her parents.
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BEATRICE "BEA" GRACE
February 20, 1924 ~ May 14, 2013

Beatrice, 89, died on May 14, 2013, of complications from hip surgery. Bea was born on February 20, 1924, in Port Crane, New York, the younger daughter of Mildred and Merton Spencer. She graduated from North High School, Binghamton, New York, in 1942 and married her high school sweetheart, James V. Grace, that same fall. James was a career officer in the U.S. Air Force. Upon retirement in 1967, they moved to Vancouver, WA to be near family. Bea was an accomplished landscape artist, solid eucher player, she spent twenty years volunteering at PeaceHealth Hospital, she was a polling place volunteer, excellent cook, and active in her church.
Bea is survived by her son, Richard Grace of Elk Grove, CA; daughter, Laraine Triplett of Vancouver; and son, James M. Grace of Anchorage, AK. Bea has five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Bea requested no funeral and she will be interred with James at Willamette National Cemetery
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JEANETTE FRANCES GUTKNECHT
December 31, 1924 ~ May 16, 2013

Jeanette Frances Gutknecht, 88, of Vancouver, WA, passed away on May 16, 2013. She was born on Dec. 31, 1924 in Bingen, WA to Frank and Nettie Williams.
She worked as a meat wrapper for 40 years before retiring in 1987.
Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Susan; son-in-law, Walt; granddaughter, Penny; grandson-in-law, Erik; and her beloved great-granddaughters, Sydney and Selene.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Albert.
A private family graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, WA.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.