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VERN DOLLAR
November 24, 1943 ~ December 10, 2016
"Vern will be remembered by the enthusiastic way
he shared his knowledge and passion for
fishing and hunting with others."

Vern passed away Sat. evening, Dec. 10th at home with his family. He was born on Nov. 24, 1943 in Vancouver, WA and was a lifelong resident of Clark County.
Vern was married for 52 years to Rene Dollar and was a beloved father to Lori Young (Barry) of Ridgefield, Molly McCauley (Michael) of Anchorage, AK and Mike Dollar (Michele) of Battle Ground. Vern's pride and joy were his nine grandchildren: Kale, Cori Jo, Dylan, Hannah, Garret, Miles, Kevin, Jacie and Tommy. Also held dearly to his heart were his loving niece, Michele Church Sawyer and nephew, Greg Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Verna Dollar; sister, Virginia Church; and brother, Vaughn Dollar.
Vern was proud of his Battle Ground roots and always referred to Dollar's Corner as the, "Hub of Clark County." He enjoyed his last occupation as owner of D&E Rods, where he designed and manufactured custom fishing rods. His passion for hunting and fishing was evident to all and was demonstrated in many ways. Among them was promoting the preservation of Salmon and Steelhead habitat in the Lewis River by working with Fish First.
Memorial service will be held Thurs., Dec. 29th at 2p.m. in the afternoon at Battle Ground Baptist Church, 1110 NW 6th Avenue, Battle Ground, WA 98604.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Home Health and Hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave., Ste. 201, Vancouver, WA 98686 or Fish First, Box 1505, Woodland, WA 98674.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 15, 2016.
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Vern Was a friend and will always be remembered. I Think of you often.

Marvin Norton

School

December 9, 2023

Vern, We still think of you often my friend. I hope that as the years pass you will always be remembered as a wonderful family man, fisherman, hunter and above all a true friend!

Ivan &. Jean Chandler/Greer

Friend

December 9, 2020

Lori and Molly, I'm sorry to see that your dad passed last month. Know that my thoughts and prayers are going to you, and to remember your dad with love and laughter. Peace to your whole family.

Kari Oosterveen

January 7, 2017

Gone to catch that big fish in the sky. Reel 'em in. Will miss you.

Dale Lang

December 30, 2016

Rene and family,
I have no words to ease the pain you are feeling from your loss. y
May it help you to know you are all in my prayers. Barb Flick

December 29, 2016

Vern will be missed by all that meet him and all of us that were his friends. He was a great man. My condolences to all they family. Wish the best for you all.

Stev Funk

December 28, 2016

I miss him a lot. We had a lot in common. He was a very kind and decent man.

scott Johnson

December 28, 2016

A friend for 50+ years, a great fisherman (who caught fish when no one else could), a expert hunter and a loving family man. You will be sorely missed by all that knew you.

Our heartfelt condolences to you Rene, Lori, Molly, Mike and your surrounding families

Ivan & Jean

December 26, 2016

I was saddened to see you go, I'll miss you my friend. I hope to meet up with you again on one of the great Steelhead streams of heaven.

Jim Maxwell

December 24, 2016

Our sincere love to the Dollar family. He will be missed by many. May he Rest
in Piece, and God Bless.

Gerry and Clara Northrop

December 22, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I was not aware of Vern's illness or death until I read it in the Reflector today. We are unable to attend the funeral we are already committed elsewhere. With our love, Lorraine and Glen Thomas.

December 21, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to Rene and all her family. We will be praying that you be comforted by our Comforter and Lord.

Tony and Lonnie Gerbracht

December 20, 2016

enjoyed many visits with Vern at the moose for lunch very sorry for the family loss he was a very sharp man.

mark maynard

December 19, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear of Vern's passing. Rene it was such a pleasure spending time with you and Vern. I think about him every time I'm out in the fields, walking my dog with the wonderful custom (fishing rod) walking stick Vern made for me. He was so kind and caring and his family was most important. My prayers are with you.

Terri Hall

December 19, 2016

It has been and honor to have known Vern. I've had fun fish and hunting with him. Will always have him in my when ever I'm out. Will miss him.

Doug Peacher

December 18, 2016

Rene and Family,
I was very saddened to read about the passing of Vern. He was one to the nicest people I have ever met.

Ernie Badolato

December 18, 2016

So sad to hear of another class mate who has left us. Have known Vern through most of school in Battle Ground , Washington. Always with great care and respect.

Wanda Washington

December 17, 2016

So saddened to hear of Vern's passing. Sending much needed love and sympathy to you all during such a difficult time.

Susie & Rory McKee

December 17, 2016

To all of Vern's family,I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Vern in growing up when my father John Wieber worked a number of years for Vern's father Virgil in his garage at Dollar's Corner & would see him in high school.He was a sweet & caring man.I will pray that with time the sorrow may be replaced with the wonderful memories you share God bless all of you. Margaret(Wieber) Esping

December 17, 2016

A better man, father, grandfather, and friend will be hard to find but fortunately he left us with a wonderful family and lots of grandchildren to work with.

Sincerely,
The Spolars

Trent and Lynne Spolar

December 16, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I only wish I would have known him longer as the time I did know him he was a very kind person with great stories. He will be missed greatly. Hugs to you all. Rob, Cheryl, Austin, Conlee and Kenedi Lassiter

Cheryl Lassiter

December 16, 2016

Vern did a lot of good things for me...he will be greatly missed...my prayers go out to his family..

gina tognetti

December 16, 2016

I have many great memories of Vern in grade school and High School with his 46 Ford and 58 Chevy. You will be missed my friend.

Marvin Norton

December 16, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Vern's passing. I really enjoyed his humor and ready smile. I also very much enjoyed "wrapping" some of his custom rods in past days. Please share my condolences with the entire family.

Ramona Godel

December 15, 2016

So sorry to hear this. So many good (and funny) memories of Vern. May God be with you all. Skip and Susan Greene

December 15, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Bill Smith

December 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss Dollar Family. I will always remember Vern fondly from our high school days. Such a sweet & gentle man.

Pam (Valentine) Gillis

December 15, 2016

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