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Milton Stokke Obituary


MILTON WESLEY STOKKE
February 23, 1945 ~ February 7, 2018

Milton Wesley Stokke of LaCenter, WA, passed away on Feb. 7, 2018. He was born in Minot, ND on Feb. 23, 1945 to Iver and Dorothy Rebecca (Busch) Stokke.
Milton served in the U.S. Navy.
He earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and worked as a Real-time Transmission Scheduler for Bonneville Power Administration.
Milton was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge, and enjoyed horse racing, raising livestock and spending time with his family.
Milton is survived by his wife, Carolyn; her children and grandchildren; his daughter, Rebecca (Jeremey) Tryon; son, Iver (Heather) Stokke; brothers, Vern Stokke, John Stokke, Edwin (Marcia) Stokke, Eugene (Shirlee) Dockter and Mike (Kristy) Dockter; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene; and son, Daniel.
A memorial service will be held at Highland Lutheran Church in LaCenter, WA on Fri., Feb. 16, 2018 at 1p.m.
Donations may be sent to American Heart Association.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 15, 2018.
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So sorry for your loss, my Sympathy to family and friends.

March 14, 2018

So sorry to hear of Wesley's passing. My sympathy to his family and friends.

Sandra Botz Kerr

March 5, 2018

Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Wesley. Sending prayers your way.

Lowell Hanks

March 4, 2018

Thoughts and prayers to the family

Phyllis Hubka

March 4, 2018

I'm sorry to hear of Wesley's passing. My sympathy is with his entire family.

Bonita (Lovro) Strand

February 27, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Wesley's family.

Donna Seright

February 19, 2018

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

American Heart Association

February 15, 2018

Prayers for Wesley's family.

Darrel Gotvaslee

February 15, 2018

I know you and Gary Luke are up to your fun again. Lots if fun memories.

February 15, 2018

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