Leroy Prather Obituary


LEROY "LEE (IVAN)" PRATHER
February 11, 1923 ~ May 22, 2016

Lee passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by Margery, his wife of 70 years; daughter Patricia Robertson (Wayne), sons William (Janet) and Steven (Marianne); 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Randy and sister Verona.
Lee said many times he had a good life and he enjoyed it to the fullest. It was a life filled with family, many friends, fun and many adventures which will be celebrated at a later date.
Please sign his Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 31, 2016.
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So sorry for your loss. Lee was a bigger than life figure in my childhood. Like a big bear watching out for you. Both he and Marge will always be a part of my childhood memories.

Jim Brown

June 15, 2016

Brother, Jim, just notified me of your loss. My deepest condolences to all of the family. I will always remember him as being friendly to every one and fun to be around.

Danny Hill

June 3, 2016

So sorry for your loss & my thoughts & prayers are with you

Margaret Weihl

June 2, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Jim & Linda Ingenthron

June 2, 2016

I work with Lee at BPA and traved 7 states. He was proud of his famiy, freinds, and his farm.

thomas wooldridge

June 1, 2016

Lee was a competitive and avid card player. His "team" beat me and mine many times in hand and foot and pinochle during his time in NV. I enjoyed those games. My condolences to his family.
Lynda Murray

June 1, 2016

So sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I remember how he loved coming to the sporting events at Battle Ground High

Velda Sutton

May 31, 2016

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