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DUANE DELBERT WILSON
October 14, 1933 ~ March 7, 2016
Duane Delbert Wilson, 82, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away surrounded by his family on March 7, 2016. He was born to Russell and Edna (Fulton) Wilson on October 14, 1933 in Vancouver, Washington.
Duane was the founder of the local cabinet manufacturing company, DeWils Industries, as well as the appliance/ cabinet retailer, DeWils Interiors.
Duane was a hard working entrepreneur, who went to work daily right up to the days just before his death.
Besides the love of work, Duane enjoyed playing golf, building custom furniture at home, and smoking cigars with close friends.
Duane is survived by his wife, Karen, of 26 years; daughter, Darci Richards; sons, Tracy (Lynda) and Randy (Machele); brother, Willard; grandchildren, Brianne, Arin, Krystal, Lacey, Nick, Cerisse, Kelsey; and five great-grandchildren.
At the request of Duane, there will be no service.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Grandpa, you were more like a father to me. You taught me so much & I'm so grateful for you. I could never be able to put into words the impact you have had on me. I miss you soo much, loosing you has been hard beyond words. I love you soo much and you will be with me everyday in the back of my mind when I make decisions & in my heart always...
Lacey Richards
March 21, 2016
Grandpa, you have always been my rock & more like a father to me. I am so lucky to have been so close to you & grateful for you everyday! Losing you has been one of the hardest things I have gone through, but I knew it would. I love you forever and always, the things you taught me are imprinted in my heart and mind forever... Miss you every day
Lacey Richards
March 21, 2016
Grandpa Duane, you will be truly missed! You are thought of everyday and will continue to leave your footprint behind. You are an inspiration to many, including me! You were the hardest worker I knew... you were at work everyday up to the very last day. Love you and will miss you!
Kelsey Wilson
March 16, 2016
Duane, was a great man - his love of family , friends , and people in general was nothing short of amazing! His devotion and passion for baseball put him in a league all of his own and his years upon years of sponsoring baseball teams throughout Vancouver was generous beyond words. Duane's generosity had an impact upon Thousands of young men and women over decades through his largeness he will be missed by all
Ken Marsh
March 15, 2016
Duane was a wonderful man and will be missed buy all his family and friends.
He was truly a mans man.
George Bud Rimer- Marilyn Eggison
duane wilson
March 15, 2016
Duane and i were in the same home room at VHS .i brought him a picture of him and me sanding his old mercury one day when i was in town.
James Zerr
March 15, 2016
Rest in peace Uncle Duane. Although i left Vancouver in 1972 I have many fond memories of working for you at DeWils. The early days when you started in Grandma Wilson's garage. Then all the expansion! You were an inspiration to me.
Michael Smith
March 13, 2016
Heartfelt regards & sympathy for your loss in Duane. A great guy in Richard's & my memories---who passed too soon.
As far back as high school (the original Fort Vancouver) Duane was creating for Velte's Furniture & making beautiful items for the home. Rest in peace, DDW.
Sandra Schwary
March 13, 2016
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