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Bill Coonrod Obituary


BILL R. COONROD
October 9, 1934 ~ July 9, 2017

Bill R. Coonrod, 82, passed away July 9, 2017. He was born in Vancouver, WA to Robert and Helen Coonrod.
Bill was a General Contractor and the owner and founder of CC&N Enterprises. He was a member of Local 36 Heat and Frost Insulators for over 40 years.
Bill was a lifelong outdoorsman. Some of his passions in life were fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and gardening.
Many good times were had with family and friends up at his cabin on Swift Reservoir, enjoying boating, hiking, Mushroom or Huckleberry picking. He recently fulfilled a lifelong dream, by fishing in Alaska.
Bill is survived by his wife, Linda; children, Denise (Tom) McDonald, Terry Wieber, Deana (Steve) DeGrande, Craig Coonrod, Robb Nunn and Brian (Michelle) Coonrod; siblings, Roberta Helen and David; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Roy and Bob; and sister, Christine.
Services will be held Friday, July 21, 2017 3 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jul. 16, 2017.
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Bill was an interesting guy; enjoyed knowning
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Ron Andersen

July 25, 2017

So sad to learn of Bill's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him up at Swift. He was always upbeat and working on some new project. Condolences to Linda and family.

Bill Baumann

July 23, 2017

Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your dealing with the passing of Mr. Coonrod.

Clayton Family

July 21, 2017

Always enjoyed talking to Bill. He was so full of energy, loved laughing with him and hearing about his adventures, such a zest for life. I had great admiration for his mentorship to Brady. Deep condolences to the family.

George Bartosh

July 20, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. Bill was an awesome man and will be greatly missed.

Charlie Myers

July 18, 2017

Bill has been a Family Friend & Mentor for 25 +years, always a welcoming smile and handshake or a hug. Bill you will always stand as a "True Gentleman" Thank you for all your Vast Knowledge on all levels. You will be missed my friend, We Love You Bill! Sending our Condolences to the Coonrod family... God Bless!

Wally, Suzanne & Katie Grover

July 18, 2017

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My condolences to Linda and family. He was a longtime friend and classmate.

John Holland

July 17, 2017

David Parcell

July 16, 2017

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