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Lewis Chilcote Obituary

LEWIS "BUD" CHILCOTE
July 10, 1927 ~ March 14, 2011

Lewis Earl Chilcote, known as "Bud", passed away on March 14, 2011 in Camas, WA. He was born on July 10, 1927 in Iola, KS.
After Bud finished his service with the Army he came to work at Crown Zellerbach in Camas where he met and married his wife of 57 years, Darlene. He retired from the print department in 1983.
Bud was an active member of the VFW and organized their bus trips to the casinos. He would drive his 1944 Army Jeep in the Camas Days Parade. Bud loved the outdoors going fishing, hunting and camping. He enjoyed spending time at the property on the Little White Salmon River. Bud was an avid fan of baseball. He passed on this love to his children and grandchildren and got involved with Little League, again with the grandkids. He loved going to the airport and watching the planes and one of his hobbies was working on motorcycles, fixing them up for kids that otherwise wouldn't be able to have one.
Survivors include his sons, Bruce and his wife, Michelle, Jeff and his wife Connie; sister, Martha; three grandchildren, Melissa, her husband Bill, Cody and his wife, Stacie, and Cameron; and great-grandchildren, Kort and Ella; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, in 2007.
Bud's life will be celebrated during a niche side service at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery on Mon., March 21 at 1:00 p.m.
Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial donations can be given to either the VFW Post 4278 at 1718 SE 7th Street, Camas, WA 98607 or the Mt. View House at 2647 NW Kent, Camas, WA 98607.
To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com or www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 18, 2011.
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Bud was a good friend and co-worker.

Pat Forgey

Coworker

March 12, 2021

Bud was a good friend. We are sorry about his passing. Our condolences to Bruce and the rest of his family!

Gary and Judy Hollmer

April 3, 2011

i know bud he was like a grandpa to me when he would walk he took a group of kids too i was one i would vist him i am so sorry for you lost hes in a better place now i will miss him so much he was a good person i know he will be missed by the pratt and matthews

-Aspen Matthews

aspen matthews

March 22, 2011

i know bud i was a kid who lived bye him i would walk with him i miss him lotes sorry about ur lost

-aspen matthews

aspen matthews

March 22, 2011

I am so sorry to the entire family for your loss. Pa Bud was a great man who will live on forever in all of our hearts.

Deja Hubbard

March 21, 2011

A great man and a mentor of all things motorcycle, he was always ready with advice and repair. We will always remember Bud for his friendliness and generosity. Our sympathy, Jerry and Rita Carroll

Jerry and Rita Carroll

March 21, 2011

I always appreciated Bud's help and experience when I worked in the bag factory until I left in 1970. I enjoyed our visits thru the later years and waving as we observed his walks around Washougal. Once in a while I would give him a ride home from the store and discuss hanging tomato plants. I will miss his smile.

Lyle Chaffee

March 21, 2011

March 19, 2011

With love and hold on tight. Bob Sr

Robertt C. Hitchcock

March 19, 2011

Hitchcock Family Camas 2008

March 19, 2011

Our condolances to Jeff,Connie and Cameron, And Bruce and his family for the loss of their father,and grandfather. Bud was a great man,he will be greatly missed by many. Our Sympathy and Love are with you at this time.
Arvin & Ginger Jemtegaard-Yuma Az

March 19, 2011

So sorry to learn of Buds passing. He was a great man and will be deeply missed.

Ted & Marie David - Longbeach Wa.

Ted david

March 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers. Pat Forgey (Bag Factory Sec)

March 19, 2011

Jeff, Connie and Cameron,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, your family is in our prayers.
Jodi, Tony and Seth

March 18, 2011

Bud was a beautiful man. My condolences to my friend Bruce and family...God bless and comfort you.

Dave Stout

March 18, 2011

Bud will be dearly missed. Our condolences to your wonderful family.

Graham Glass

March 18, 2011

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