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Thelma Houts Obituary

THELMA JUNE HOUTS
June 29, 1922 ~ April 7, 2011

Thelma J. Houts, age 88, passed away April 7, 2011, in Vancouver, WA. She was born on June 29, 1922 in Amboy, WA where she grew up and later graduated from Woodland High School.
Thelma was part owner of Ten Mile Tavern for many years and enjoyed playing pinochle with a club, gardening, canning, going to the Moose Lodge with Clyde, and caring for her young grandchildren.
Survivors include her son, Gary (Bobbi) Houts; special friend, Clyde Downs; sisters, Wanda Turner, Laura Delledge; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and daughter, Judy Statler.
A graveside service will be held on Fri., April 15, 3:00 p.m., at the Camas Cemetery.
To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com or www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Apr. 13, 2011.
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Always loved going to Aunt Thelma's or going to the beach with the whole group of us. She always made certain we had fun. Her older sister Lora Delich preceded Thelma in death at the age of 93 , 2010
My love to you all and may your prayers keep your loved ones close..
Sara

Sara "Sallie" Meador

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April 7, 2022

Aunt Thelma was always fun to be around especially when we would go to the beach!
It always rained.

Sara (Sallie) Meador

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April 8, 2019

Lyle and I were deeply saddened to hear of Thelma's passing. He has memories of Thelma and the family from when he was "just a kid" and always enjoyed seeing her and sharing conversation and memories. Our deepest sympathy. Carol and Lyle Seekins

April 15, 2011

To all of the family- Aunt Thelma was so special especially in her younger years when we would go camping at the beach and it always rained until I went home but what fun we had..............We have always stayed in touch thru the years and I will miss her dearly.............
Your Aunt Lora send her condolences as she is now in her final stages of life...........They will meet again

Love and Blessings
Sallie and
Aunt Lora

April 14, 2011

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