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Erma Winterroth Obituary


ERMA BERNIECE WINTERROTH
June 5, 1928 ˜ November 27, 2018

Erma Berniece Winterroth, age 90, passed away Tues., Nov. 27, 2018 in Ridgefield, WA after a year-long battle with brain cancer. She was born June 5, 1928 to Charles William and Anna Marie Thompson, the youngest of 10 children of that hearty North Dakota family.
Erma always lived life as she wanted and took care of everyone as best she could. She was known by her many nieces and nephews as the “Glamorous and Fun” aunt. She was equally as close with her brothers and sisters. The entire family enjoyed spending time with each other all through their lives.
Her generosity and unwavering desire to help others is what she will be most remembered by. She was truly an inspiration and prime example of how people should treat each other. She will be greatly missed by many.
Erma is survived by her brother, Harold; son, Jeff; daughter, Julie; grandchildren, Sheldon, Derek, Ellie and Brennan; and three great-grandchildren.
We want to express our sincerest gratitude for all of the friends, family, and caregivers that made her finals weeks as loving and comfortable as possible.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date.
For direct correspondence with family you can email [email protected].
To share memories with the family please visit www.evergreenmemorialgardens.com and www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Dec. 2, 2018.
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Just found out YOU have passed. Many memories will stay with Us. Rest in peace. Always Bill and Missy Dole.

Sharon Dole

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December 7, 2018

She was always very kind and caring to me and my children......& helped make their loss of Cal Winterroth......their only remembered father ..a comfort. Thank you, Erma.....Your loving caring kindness will always be cherished...by so many.
Sincerely.......Linda Winterroth

Linda Winterroth

December 5, 2018

I was fortunate enough to know Erma as a fellow PUD employee many years ago. She was a friendly, wonderful lady, never aging since the day she retired. We were all envious of that trait! She will definitely be missed. Please be sure to notify those of us who worked with her when the Celebration of Life is scheduled because there are many of us who would like to share in that event. My sincere condolences in your loss.

Nancy Ramsey

December 5, 2018

Sorry for your loss our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Isaiah 40:11

December 4, 2018

I have so many memories of parties and other happy times our family (Dave & Eunice Christensen, my sister Teri and I) spent with the beautiful, fun-loving dear lady we called "Butch" when I was a little girl. May wonderful memories of all the times you shared with Erma and appreciation for all she meant to you continue to enrich your lives.

Kathy Christensen Maynard

December 3, 2018

Jeff and family,

So sorry for your loss and hope there are many warm and funny memories to hold tight.

Lori Wick

December 2, 2018

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