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Gilbert F. Oekerman

1932 - 2019

Gilbert F. Oekerman obituary, 1932-2019, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

Gilbert Oekerman Obituary


GILBERT F. OEKERMAN
March 14, 1932 ˜ March 20, 2019

Gilbert Oekerman, 87, passed away in Vancouver, WA. He was born in Portland, OR to Frank and Minnie Oekerman.
While in the Naval Reserves, he met Francine England, a WAVE in the Naval Reserves. They were married at Trinity Lutheran Church in Portland, OR on June 6, 1953.
Gilbert worked for American Plywood Association his entire career of 30+ years as a Manager for quality control of plywood manufacturing. A highlight of his career, in the late 80’s, he and his wife, Francine, lived in New Zealand for a year training the Kiwis; on the testing and quality control procedures used by the American Plywood Association. They made many friends, and returned to New Zealand two additional times on vacation.
An avid outdoorsman, Gil enjoyed many years fishing, hunting, camping, hiking and clam digging. A favorite location was the recreational property at Elk Meadows he owned for many years and recently sold.
Gil was a lifetime collector of guns, cartridges, advertising and books of all kinds.
Married to Francine for 60 years, until her death in 2014, Gilbert is survived by daughters, Kay Kennedy and Rosalie Oekerman; sons, Frank (Janet Mize) and Steve (Karen) Oekerman; grandchildren, Amanda and Shane Kennedy, Katelyn Oekerman; brother, Alfred (Jo) Oekerman; and sister, Phyllis Jelley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Victor.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sat, March 30, 2019, at Vancouver Church, 3300 NE 78th St, Vancouver, WA 98665.
Please sign the guest book at www.columbian/obits

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 24, 2019.
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Thank you, Gil, for being my brother for 80 years! I will miss you, but will continue to enjoy the memories. Love you and love your four wonderful kids!!

Phyllis Jelley

March 28, 2019

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March 27, 2019

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