LLOYD A. DEAREY
May 1916 ~ February 2011
A Clark County resident for over 60 years, Lloyd A. Dearey, 94, passed away on Feb. 8, 2011 at the Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver, WA, surrounded by his children and son-in-laws.
Lloyd served his country in the U.S. Navy during WW II.
He was a Charter lifetime member of The Knights of Columbus and was one of the first parishioners of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
During Lloyd's lifetime, he loved playing sports, such as softball, swimming, bowling, and horseshoes. He enjoyed all types of card games, especially cribbage with family and friends.
Lloyd retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1978 after 32 years of service and then he and his wife, Luella, enjoyed many years of traveling around the U.S. and Canada.
Lloyd is survived by his six children and their spouses, Tom (Mary), John (Sandy), Paul (Anna), Cathy (Bruce), Mary Lou (Jaime), and Gerry (Lisa); 17 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Luella; and great-granddaughter, Lindsey Maxwell.
There will be a public viewing at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Sun., Feb. 13, 2011, 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The Rosary will be Mon., Feb. 14, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Ray Hickey Hospice House, 2112 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign Lloyd's guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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I will miss you (great uncle) Lloyd and so will the rest of us. I'm so glad and grateful you are finally with Lu again. I know you two were the love of one another's lives and have been separated for far too long. (Just like grandpa Ray & grandma Margaret) You will be remembered and loved for all time. Your (great) niece, Danielle Therese Dearey Sackett Otey
Danielle Otey
February 28, 2011
We just learned of your father's passing. I always had such a great time when I went to your house. I remember the "tomato incident"! Good times with good people. Our love and prayers are with you.
Ken and Vicky DeHart
February 15, 2011
Dear Dearey Family,
What a beautiful funeral mass for your beloved father. The reception you held was wonderful. (I especially liked the Irish touch of "Danny Boy"). A true testament to what a special man your father must have been as evident by the church being filled for his mass. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Colleen Keerins-Sadorus
February 14, 2011
Your dad will be greatly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this sad time.
Ron and RoseMary
February 14, 2011
You will be missed friend.
Yvonne Trull
February 13, 2011
It was so nice to know you. Donna Darr..Yvonne Trull's niece.
February 13, 2011
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