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ELAINE MAE AKRE
November 18, 1928 ˜ February 7, 2019
Elaine Mae Akre (formerly Toombs, Westby, Brown) passed away on Feb. 7, 2019 in Vancouver, WA, age 90. Born on Nov. 18, 1928 in Bemidji, MN, Elaine was the oldest of three sisters.
After moving to the Pacific Northwest, she had her only child Cindy in 1954.
Elaine worked as an executive secretary for Sears for over thirty years.
In addition to being a doting grandma, Elaine enjoyed a number of hobbies from bowling to traveling, playing cards to boating and fishing.
She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Carl W. “Bill,”; daughter, Cindy Harwood (Steve); grandchildren, Brad Harwood (Melinda) and Becky Stead (Dan); sister, Jeanie Belda; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to United Way of the Columbia-Willamette or Community Home Health & Hospice.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. He also promises to hold your hand every step of the way. (Isaiah 40:29, 41:10, 13) May loving memories also sustain your family during this difficult time. Ann Smith
March 4, 2019
Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
RK
March 4, 2019
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return your loved ones who passed away in death . 1 Thessalonians 4 : 13 , 14
March 3, 2019
Sorry for your loss! may the God of all comfort be with the family in this difficult time of Grief. is good to know that He care for us.
(1 Peter 5:6,7)
March 3, 2019
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