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OLA "CONNIE" ADOLA (CANAMORE) HELLER
July 29, 1924 ~ November 2, 2017
Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, Ola A. "Connie" Heller, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, November 2nd, 2017. Born in Vancouver, WA to Beulah and Olen Canamore, the family later moved to Arkansas. At the age of 18, Connie entered the Navy during WWII and was stationed at Alameda Airbase in San Francisco. Returning to Vancouver, Connie met Frank Heller on their church steps prior to leaving for a church picnic. They eventually married and raised three boys together.
Connie later achieved her AA degree at Clark College. She supported her family's love of skiing, hunting, hiking and the Boy Scouts while all three sons and two grandsons achieved Eagle Scout. She summited Mt. Hood in 1966, and often recalled fond memories of time spent on the mountain.
Connie is survived by her sister, Estelle Brown of Vancouver, WA; step-sister, Patsy Sue Turner of Florence, OR; sons, Gary Heller (Cicely) of Vancouver, WA and Lary Heller (Martiel) of Vancouver, WA; granddaughter, Charlotte Heller and fiancé Ivan Taula; grandsons, Christopher More, Preston Whited (Nicole), Ridge Heller; great-granddaughter, Madison More; and numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank; son, Daryl; sister, Alveriah Dreiszus; brother, Olen Canamore Jr.; sister-in-law, Margaret Heller; and brother-in-law, Ralph Heller.
The family appreciates the loving care and attention provided by Assurety Senior Care, where Connie resided during the last 6 months, and wish to express thanks to the Kaiser Hospice staff who visited Connie often during the last months.
A private service will be held for the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Friends of the Carpenter of Vancouver, WA at FriendsoftheCarpenter.org or the
Trey Foote Foundation at treyfootefoundation.com.
Please sign her Guest Book at www.columbian.com/obits.
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6 Entries
Connie always so sweet to me and the rest of my family. I always enjoyed visiting with her at the cabin. I'm sorry for your loss.
Kelley Parsons
November 7, 2017
Memories of visiting the Heller cabin, the many picnics and family events. Connie was always loving and thoughtful toward our family. Our thoughts are with the Heller family.
Johnny & Kristi More
November 7, 2017
Remembering all of the great family times we had together. Connie always made us feel at home. She was a great "Mom" to us all & will be missed.
Sherry & Doug Wemple
November 7, 2017
I loved the way Connie always made me feel like family every time I saw her. A special lady for sure.
Bill Schoenknecht
November 7, 2017
So sorry for your loss! What a dear sweet lady she was; always so kind and welcoming when we visited! We will remember her very fondly!
Sue Lovenstein
November 7, 2017
I feel honored to have known Connie and considered her a dear friend. She and Frank were good friends with my deceased husband Ivan.. hunting buddies, and with me. And visited our farm. She came to visit me in Colville in later years after Frank passed away. And she allowed us and me to stay at her home on several of our/my ventures. Her home was always interesting, with many pictures and things to look at. And she was a gracious host. I remember she was great at sending me a valentine on valentines day! She was one special lady! And versatile..a real warrior for our country, having served! Adventurous in hunting and skiing and hiking. I am only sorry I did not get to see her in recent years. My prayers are with you, her family.
Mary Kitt
November 7, 2017
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