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Ernie Hafson Obituary


ERNIE TORLIEF HAFSO
March 9, 1957 ~ October 21, 2016

Ernie Hafso, 59, of LaCenter, WA, passed away at home in LaCenter, WA on Oct. 21, 2016. He was born in Salmon, ID to Noble and Melva Hafso.
Ernie was in the Army 72'-74', serving in Germany during that time. He worked as a custodian at Clark College.
He loved a good game of cribbage or chess and loved socializing with friends.
Ernie was quirkie, you never knew what was
coming next with him. He always made you laugh
and always found something humorous in everything ... always the entertainer!
Ernie is survived by his wife of 31 years, Jean; sons, Noah and Ernie Jr.; mom, Melva; sisters, Janice and Leona; brother, Vincil; special friends, Amber and Kay; uncle, Ernie; and his pet dog, Ripley.
Services will be held at LDS Church, 21720 NE 29th Ave., Ridgefield, WA at 1:00 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 29th. A wake will follow at Ernie and Jean's - please carpool from LaCenter Community Center, 1000 E. 4th St., LaCenter, WA.
Please send living plants or donations to Cancer Research.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 26, 2016.
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My thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Ernie. He was a good friend.

Howard Eliason

November 5, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Ernie was one of a kind and he will be missed by all who knew him.

Denise Deane

October 29, 2016

It was a pleasure working with you and I enjoyed you educating me about the music of your time.

Janey Hume

October 28, 2016

Ernie, I LOVE YOU FRIEND! You are the bestest friend I've could ever have. Rest in peace. Love Amber

October 28, 2016

I have always remebered you. You died way too soon. Your 6th grade teacheer.
Jim Kellar, Woodland,WA

October 27, 2016

You were a great mentor and a friend. A lot of love. Thank you for sharing the laughs & the words of wisdom.

Jasper Beebe

October 26, 2016

Jose R

October 26, 2016

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Jose R

October 26, 2016

Oh Ernie we go way back, I always enjoyed being around you, we had many good party's, may you rest in peace in the Lord's arm's, my heart and prayers go out to his family.

Vickie Charley

October 26, 2016

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