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Donald George "Don" Clough

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Donald Clough Obituary


DONALD GEORGE CLOUGH
February 22, 1925 ~ September 26, 2015
" Don was well known as a person
that never complained about anything
and never had a bad word to say about others."

Donald George Clough, 90, of Washougal, WA, passed away peacefully, at the Ray Hickey House in Vancouver, WA on Sept. 26, 2015, surrounded by family members. He was born in Gregory, SD to Earl and Cora Clough. At birth, the doctor advised his parents that their premature infant be kept warm because their tiny son had a slim chance of survival. Weighing in at 2 pounds, Don had more ambitious plans ahead of him after those first few weeks in a shoebox in the warming oven above the wood stove. This was only his first display of strength and determination. The family moved to Camas, WA in 1938. Don attended Camas schools where he enjoyed baseball and football.
Don went on to become an expert swimmer. He was a US Marine stationed in the South Pacific during WWII, trusted machine operator, dock worker, and most importantly, a dedicated husband and father.
Don fell in love with Norma Nelson and they were married in 1957. They moved to Washougal, WA and were blessed with three daughters: Christie Cox (Doug), Connie Rocha (Dave), and Carol Lackey (Mitch).
When he was not working long hours at Western Transportation as a fork lift operator, his favorite family pastime was being an incredible, consistent presence at youth sports games supporting not only his own kids and grandkids teams, but all young Camas and Washougal players in local and distant games.
Don is survived by his three daughters; two sisters, Wilma Roland and Margery Crawford; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife Norma, in 2011; his son, Dennis; and two brothers, Jack and Lyle.
The family would like to thank the caring staff at Orchard Hills Adult Family Home, Legacy Hospital, and the Ray Hickey House.
A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684, Sat., Oct. 3, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Donations can be made in Don's name to Washougal High School Athletics, 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA 98671. (360-954-3100)
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 30, 2015.
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ellis anderson

October 3, 2015

Don I miss you. You were a good person. Now your a cloud in the day star by night. You shine brighter than the sun.mwe all miss you don and hope to see you again someday.

Stephanie Anderson

October 2, 2015

don well he was my favorite out of all of them when mom was working and i had to go in for something the first person i would say hi to was don well now i guess your in a better place goodbye don u were my favorite

Ellis Anderson

September 30, 2015

Don was a very laid back person who I loved working with dearly. We will miss him very much. He reminded me of my grandfather in so many ways and was always making me smile when I saw him. You are missed and loved Don! Hope to see you again someday.

Kimberly Anderson

September 30, 2015

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