Gayle E. Stephens

1947 - 2020

Gayle E. Stephens obituary, 1947-2020, Vancouver, WA

BORN

1947

DIED

2020

Gayle Stephens Obituary


GAYLE E. STEPHENS
July 3, 1947 ˜ January 28, 2020

Gayle E. Stephens, 72, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away January 28, 2020.
She leaves behind her husband of 29 years, Ken Stephens; daughter, Kelli Hake; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.
Gayle was preceded in death by her son, Jefferey Anderson; and mom and dad, Alma and Kenny Osborn.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
Please sign her guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 9, 2020.
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May the play in the heavens as family meets you and loves you. As my mother told me there will be a gathering of Byers and Logan clans. Sending love and peace

Barbara Jones Salewsky

February 12, 2020

So very sorry that our beloved cousin passed away. Although we hadn't seen Gayle in many years, we had a lot of great times in our younger years. Our condolences to the family, and we hope you find peace in the arms of friends and family in these difficult times. Love you, Gayle

Rocky & Carol Byers

February 12, 2020

You will always and forever be in my heart! You will be missed
Untill we meet again

Paul, Shannan, & Kaytlyn Binn

February 11, 2020

Gonna miss you Gayle, I met you years ago, I always loved seeing you out and about with Sharon, we had some fun times, will miss your smile and your laughter...see you in Heaven my friend..

Janene Scarborough

February 11, 2020

We will miss you so much.
We had so many laughs with you.You brought so much joy to my brothers life as well as others! You will live on in our hearts forever!! Love you Gayle !!

Connie Wilcox

February 10, 2020

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