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Madeline Foss Obituary


MADELINE EVELYN FOSS
May 16, 1922 ~ May 4, 2018

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Madeline Evelyn Foss on Friday, May 4, 2018. She passed away peacefully at her home with her children and family by her side.
Madeline was born May 16, 1922 in Bottineau County, ND to Amel and Elizabeth Anderson. She moved to Vancouver, WA in 1955 with her husband and family. They settled into her existing residence in 1961.
Madeline's passions were her children, family, relatives, friends and shopping.
The family gives a heartfelt thanks to Pastors Kathy and Peter Braafladt of Messiah Lutheran Church, the care givers at PeaceHealth Hospital in Vancouver, WA and ComForCare Home Care in Vancouver, WA.
She will be greatly missed and greatly rejoiced
for her unconditional love, devotion,
support and direction in life.
Madeline is survived by her children, Dennis Peterson (Mary), Leah Crumpacker (Charles), Connie Horne, Debra Torgeson (Tom) and Marlo Foss (Candace); along with 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great- grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by husbands, Gustav Peterson and Meroon "Mac" Foss; sisters, Mayme Peterson and Alice Patterson; great-grandchildren, Rachel Crumpacker and Brian Willahan; and son-in-law, Ron Horne.
Services will be held this Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10 a.m. and viewing at 9 a.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684. Reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests a donation to Messiah Lutheran Church, 905 NW 94th St., Vancouver, WA 98665.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on May 8, 2018.
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Connie and family, Your mother was a delight to know and we will miss her too.

John and Debbie Gibson

May 10, 2018

Our heartfelt condolences!

Burt's

May 9, 2018

Such a huge loss for all. You lived a wonderful long life and I know you will be watching from above and keeping everyone wrapped in your arms during this hard time for the family. RIP Grandma Foss

Jill Workman

May 9, 2018

Marlo and Candace, our best thoughts are with you during this time and always. Ruth and Alan

May 8, 2018

Celebrate a life well lived. You will cherish all your wonderful memories forever. Sending love and prayers.

Teresa and Bennie Smith

May 8, 2018

Rick & JoAnn Grasmick

May 8, 2018

Marlo & Candace and Family. Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and your family in this time of Great sorrow. You do have one good thought that your Mom was a believer in Christ Jesus and that she is in his care now. What a blessing that should be. You will miss her but her Lord and Savior is taking care of her. God Bless

Rick & JoAnn Grasmick

May 8, 2018

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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1101 N.E. 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684

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Evergreen Memorial Gardens

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Evergreen Memorial Gardens

1101 N.E. 112th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684

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