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BEVERLY PATRICIA ”BUFF” TOOLSON
September 24, 1921 ˜ October 5, 2018

Beverly Patricia Toolson “Buff” of Camas, Washington passed away on October 5, 2018 in Camas. She was 97. Buff was born in Niagra Township Ontario, Canada to Arthur Asa Bufton and Anne Christina Thornton Bufton on September 24, 1921. She moved from Canada with her parents to Michigan in 1922. She attended Sacred Heart High School in Dearborn, Michigan graduating in 1940. Buff further attended University of Michigan, Mercy college of Nursing, graduating in 1944.

Beverly became a Lt. in the Army Nurse Corps serving on Guam until the end of World War II. Having met Tom Toolson on Guam during her military service, they married in 1946 moving to Camas, Washington in 1947. Buff did private duty nursing as well as emergency room nursing at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Vancouver (now PeaceHealth) until her retirement in the 1980’s.

Buff was active in Osprey Walking Group, Camas Library Foundation, St. Thomas Catholic Church, and Alpha Nu. She loved playing bridge and participating in her girls’ interests such as scouts and school activities.

She is survived by her four daughters, Patricia Toolson Champion (Patty Abel) of Brush Prairie, Washington, Kathleen Kelly (Michael) of Washougal, Washington, Mary Jane Toolson (Chris O’Cell) of Camas and Margaret Toolson of Bedford, Texas, AFS exchange student Liliana Lacerda André (Nicam) of Curitiba Brazil, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Buff was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her 3 brothers and their spouses.
There will be a private family burial followed by a Celebration of Life, which will be held in January 2019.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Camas Library Foundation. The family wishes to extend their thanks to A Meadow View in Camas, Washington and Peace Health Hospice for the wonderful care Beverly received.
To leave a condolence or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.
Please sign her guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Oct. 11, 2018.
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Mary Jane, so very sorry for your loss. It's been a year for both of us. Blessing to you and to your family. Sending love your way.

Jeff Woodford

November 10, 2018

Mary Jane, so sorry to read of your moms passing, I'm sure she will be missed by your family! What a long life, wow. Hope you are all well.

Warren Edgley

October 20, 2018

Years ago I did an article about Buff for St. Thomas Aquinas "Summa." It was at that time that I realized what an amazing lady she was. I didnt know her very well, but I admired her. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Shirley Wallace

October 18, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith

October 16, 2018

Mary Jane so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I remember what a wonderful person she was. She also was a very compassionate, caring and wonderful nurse. I enjoyed working with her at the hospital. She always put her patients first. She was greatly missed when she retired. She is now an angel in heaven watching over you and the rest of her family. Gods blessings be with you and the rest of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love Diana

Diana Bliss

October 13, 2018

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