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Donald Billings Obituary


DONALD BILLINGS
March 9, 1929 ~ September 8, 2018

Donald Billings of Battle Ground, WA, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, peacefully in his sleep. He was born March 9, 1929 in Falls Citys, Nebraska. He graduated from Benson High School and was an Army veteran. He retired from the Oregon State Highway Department after 30 years. During that time, as a draftsman, he worked on several projects including the Banfield Freeway, I-405, I-205, and the Mt Hood Freeway that ultimately was never built. He also did some work on the Banfield Light Rail project before retiring.

Don helped his wife manage Jaye's Bouquets, a Florist and Wedding business that they owned for more than 25 years. They enjoyed traveling around the country together in their RV. Don also enjoyed listening to Gospel music.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette "Jaye" Billings, the love of his life for 58 years, and daughter Janice Corsine. He is survived by his children: son, Doug Billings of Longview, WA, daughters, Jacque Billings, Jenell McCann, and Julie Falkenstein, all of Vancouver, WA, 9 Grandchilden, and 6 Great-Grandchildren.

Services will be held Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., Evergreen Memorial Gardens Chapel, Vancouver, Washington. Viewing September 13, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Sep. 13, 2018.
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So sorry for your loss.May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm,He will make you strong, He will firmly ground you". 1Peter 5:10

September 18, 2018

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Diane Graham

September 14, 2018

With love and remembrance for Mr Billings he was such a kind man. Thinking of you and your family Jacque.

Carolyn Waite

September 13, 2018

so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed seeing Mr Billings.
Shawn and James

September 13, 2018

So sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort care for you during this time of mourning. He will comfort your hearts and make you strong. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

September 12, 2018

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