Shirley Esch Obituary


SHIRLEY JEAN ESCH
June 16, 1935 ˜ January 30, 2019

Shirley Jean was born to Dean and Ruth Bauguess on June 16, 1935 in Carson City, NV. The family moved to North Bonneville, WA the following year in 1936.
Shirley married Eugene Esch just out of high school and had four children.
She retired from the Teamsters Union on Swan Island (ship repair).
Shirley’s only brother, Ken Bauguess of Vacaville, CA, passed away just three days before Shirley. She passed away in the early morning hours of Wed., Jan. 30, 2019 due to complications from leukemia. She fought the disease with a vengeance for over four years.
Shirley was loved by all who met her
and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by four children: Kenneth Esch (Juanita) of Battle Ground, WA, Cheryl Coffman of Seattle, WA, Tina Nichols (Craig) of Vancouver, WA and Robert Esch of Vancouver, WA; and a multitude of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by Eugene Esch.
There will be a graveside service at Park Hill Cemetery, 5915 Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA, on Sat., Feb. 2, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 2, 2019.
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I am so saddened to hear of your mothers passing. I remember our good days in North Bonneville growing up. Your mother was a very kind and sweet lady and I'm so sorry. My heart and prayers are with you all.

Janet Petersen (Capps)

February 9, 2019

My sincere sympathy goes out to Shirley's family. She was a special lady that will truly be missed! One tough lady though.

February 4, 2019

My condolences to Kenny and his family.

LaRee Brosseau

February 3, 2019

RIP Shirley, you will be missed by many, your positive outlook was a blessing. You always saw the best in everything and everyone. Love you

Pauline and Tom McIntosh

February 3, 2019

I'm going to miss you so much grama. You were the best that anyone could ask for in a grandmother. Until we meet in heaven, Rest in Peace. I will always love you from the bottom of my heart. ----- signed, your number one grandson. Gary Dean Ooten.

Gary Ooten

February 2, 2019

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