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Dolores McQuivey Obituary


DOLORES (HANSEN) MCQUIVEY
May 26, 1933 ~ November 29, 2014
"Dolores was cherished by all who knew her."

Our dearest wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Dolores (Hansen) McQuivey, 81, passed away on Sat., Nov. 29, 2014 in a local hospital in Vancouver, WA, of complications from a pulmonary embolism. Dolores was born May 26, 1933 in Magna, UT to her parents, Elmer James and Emma Pearl (Lancaster) Hansen. She spent her childhood in Magna and graduated from Cypress High School in 1951.
On Sept. 18, 1951, Dolores married her high school sweetheart, Sergeant Kent LeRoy McQuivey, recently returned from serving in the Korean War. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. Dolores and Kent became the parents of five children.
She was an avid quilter who enjoyed spending her time making quilts. Dolores donated many quilts to community service projects and she made a quilt for each and every great-grandchild. She was the ultimate fan for the sport activities of her grandchildren. She loved nature and gardening. Dolores was a financial consultant, but she would say her greatest achievement was caring for her family. She was an accomplished pianist who taught her grandchildren how to play the piano. She was a genealogist and the family historian. She was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dolores is survived by her husband, Kent; her five children and their spouses, Diane (Rae) Anderson, Karin (Rich) Schoepke, Marianne (Dean) Barrus, Michael (Marci) McQuivey and David (Ingrid) McQuivey; 25 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Paul (Billie) Hansen; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Karl McQuivey, Val (Georgine) McQuivey, Kay Harrison, Wayne (Camille) McQuivey, and Robyn (Bob) Thomas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and grandsons, Chance Dale McQuivey and Chase David McQuivey.
There will not be a viewing. Visitation with family will be 12:30-1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 14400 NW 26th Ave., Vancouver, WA, on Sat., Dec. 6th, followed by her memorial service at 1:00 p.m. Flowers will be accepted before 9:00 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 6th at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave.
Memorial contributions in honor of Dolores may be made to Parks Foundation of Clark County in care of Marianne Barrus, 21014 NW 17th Court, Ridgefield, WA 98642.
Evergreen Staples is assisting with the arrangements.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 3, 2014.
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Mike and family, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great lady, and she raised a wonderful family. She leaves a remarkable legacy. I feel blessed to have known her and her wonderful family.

Brad Collet

December 8, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Dolores's passing. We knew them through her son Dave and wife Ingrid, when are kids played baseball together. Grandpa & Grandma Mcquivey were at most games. Good memories! Love Roy & Jan Schimelpfenig

Jan Schimelpfenig

December 7, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the McQuivey and Barrus Families. Clay and Lisa Morgan

December 7, 2014

We did not know Dolores personally but we are friends with her wonderful daughter Marci. We know how difficult this time of sorrow is so we want her family to know how much we care and that they are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff and Becky Larsen

December 6, 2014

Dear Dolores..she was one of my angels when we worked together at the temple. I knew I could always depend on her. I loved and respected her. She's a beautiful person and I know that she'll be greatly missed by all her family and all who knew her. Till we meet again my friend. Reen and Alan

December 6, 2014

I am sorry to hear about Dolores's passing and I will always remember meeting her at the family reunion eleven years ago. Our condolences to your family at this difficult time!

Craig McQuivey

December 5, 2014

You will be greatly missed.. We love you..

Michelle Hatch

December 4, 2014

I am so lucky to have grown up with Dolores; I knew her my entire life. Although I am not related to her, I always called her Grandma. She always made me laugh and feel loved. I know that she is an angel who looks over her family. Dolores, I love you so much and thank you for all that you have given me and taught me.

Mary Curtis

December 4, 2014

Remarkable presence and sweetest spirit; always a bright welcome for all whom she encountered. Faithful and true to Christ. We all share this (temporary) separation, with the certainty of a glorious resurrection, waiting. Our sincere condolences to your family!

David & Tonya Bascom

December 4, 2014

Dolores was always so very friendly, kind, and complimentary to everyone around her. I will miss her. My prayers and thoughts go to her family at this time.

Julie Higgins

December 3, 2014

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