Virginia Lavadure Obituary


VIRGINIA LEE LAVADURE
August 14, 1923 ˜ December 27, 2018

Virginia Lee Lavadure, 95, died peacefully at home on Dec. 27, 2018 in Washougal, WA where she lived with her daughter, Sue Latino. She was the first of ten children born to Nelly and Earl Shimer in St. Joseph, MO.
In the World War II era, Virginia moved to Van Port and became a welder at the shipyards.
She loved outdoors, animals and living in the country.
Virginia is survived by her children: Carol Lantz, Ben Gross, Sharon King, Lee Niday, Debbie McGarry and Sue Latino;15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lavadure; sister, Doris King; daughter, Ginny McCorkle; son, Bob Lavadure, Jr.; and brother, Babe Shimer.
A memorial service will be held Thurs., Jan. 3, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 1, 2019.
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Virginia, I just met you but you knew I was the son of don pfenning right away, thank you for sharing memories of him as I knew very little of his life. The brief moment with you was rewarding thank you.

Douglas Pfenning

January 2, 2019

Virginia, You were my second mother and Loved very much. You will be missed by family and friends and will remain in our hearts and prayers till we are all reunited.

Lee & Cathy King

January 2, 2019

Aunt Virginia, you will be missed so much. So glad you were able to come back to Missouri this past Sept. Something I will treasure always. I LOVE YOU

Pamela Shimer-Jamison

January 2, 2019

Aunt Virginia...You will always remain in my heart and thoughts. Love you dearly. You are very special lady. Heaven is blessed to have you. You will be missed. I love you! Barb-Shimer Higdon

January 2, 2019

Grandma I love u and always will your never forgotten your what many spire to be in life rest in peace grandma

Janine Mcgarry

January 1, 2019

Sue and family, I am so very sorry of the passing of your mother. She was a great friend to me, over the years. I remember when she and Bob bought their Appaloosa mares from me, for their love of Appy horses. I have some older photos of them standing with my Appaloosa horses at my old farm in Vancouver. My heart goes out to you all, in this time of sorrow. May God give you the strength to endure in this time of grieving. She was a true joy to laugh and talk with. Prayers for the entire family. Love you.

Brenda Finn

January 1, 2019

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