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Michael Locke Obituary


MICHAEL OWEN LOCKE
February 29, 1943 ~ January 3, 2017

Michael Owen Locke, passed away on January 3, 2017 from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, graduated from Fort Vancouver High School, and worked at Crown Zellerbach until his retirement.
Mike leaves his children, Brenda Manion, Lisa Wells, Kim Bailey, Gabriel Kelley, and Tyler Kelley; a sister, Carol "Susie" Yocam; two step brothers, one step sister, and an abundance of friends known to him as "family".
A Celebration of Life open house will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at EvergreenMemorial Gardens Hospitality Room, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98684.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Feb. 12, 2017.
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RIP mike. your smile will be missed'you sure were one of the good guys from fvhs,

Karen Monahan

February 16, 2017

Rest in peace you will not be forgotten

Jack & Judy Cornutt

February 15, 2017

What an honor to know such an incredible person. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. I hope you all find love and strength in knowing you enriched his life and that's what brought that twinkle to his eye! I hope to see you at the Celebration of Life event on Saturday, February 25th.

Jolene Nansel

February 15, 2017

The Austin Healey in the 60's and the cull fights up in the sorting room of Crown Zellarbach. So many good memories of a big-hearted friend. It was so good to see you the last time and I am very sad it will not be again. Rest in peace, my friend.

Bill Gehring

February 15, 2017

Mike, you will be missed a lot. You always had a smile on your face. And were a fun guy.

Gail Grabenhorst-DesBrisay

February 15, 2017

Mike was a wonderful class mate He and his sister Carol attended the First Methodist Church at 33rd and main What a pleasure to know them both and their Family. Mike was a good man. Gods speed friend

Nola Koch

February 15, 2017

Mike was such a sweet happy guy and our hearts are broken to learn of his untimely death. Although we had not seen him in many years, it seems like yesterday he was in the Converting Office smiling with that cute twinkle in his eyes, friendly with all. It was just an honor to have known this well meaning, well intentioned teddy bear, the world has lost a special human being. Rest In Peace Mike, and ya know, those lucky angels!
Jeff and Linda Manchester

Linda and Jeff Manchester

February 14, 2017

Miss you... RIP You were always a fun person in our class

Jim Cammack

February 14, 2017

We are so sorry to learn of Mikes passing. I have fond memories of Mike when we were young at family get togethers. I have missed seeing and visiting with Mike at Fred Meyers over the past few years. We would see each other often there at the coffee shop. Susie and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love Jeff & Mary Cooke

Jeff Cooke

February 14, 2017

Carol & Family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother and my cousin. Mike was such a sweet and tenderhearted person and he will be missed forever. Mike's fellow classmates will also miss him and we extend our love and prayers to you and your family. We will always remember Mike and miss him every day.

Cheryl and Terry Thomas
FVHS Class Reunion Committee

Cheryl Thomas

February 14, 2017

We worked with Mike for years at the papermill. He was such a character, really nice and fun guy to know. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.

Terry and Marcy Collins

February 12, 2017

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