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DONALD RAY HOYT Donald Ray Hoyt died August 3, 2005 at the age of 77 in Vancouver, WA. He was born December 4, 1927 in Vancouver, WA. Don lived in Vancouver for over 60 years where he was a land developer. He then moved to Fiji where he again developed land. After 15 years he returned back to Vancouver to retire. He was preceded in death by brother Ovide, sister Dorothy Middaugh and son Brian. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Nancy; brother Earl; sisters Lucile Russell and Donna Hayden; sons Doug, Greg, Gary and Roger; and 12 grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Vancouver Moose Lodge, 8205 NE Fourth Plain Rd., Vancouver, WA 98661 on Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, 5 PM. Casual dress. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Published by The Columbian on Aug. 9, 2005.

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Cheryl Stanfill

July 3, 2025

Rest in peace Donald
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Vicki Carstens

August 15, 2005

Dear Greg,Roger and Nancy

My heart is truly saddened..

I will always remember how excited your dad would get with a new project..

My prayers are with you in this difficult time...very very soon you will be remembering all the fun stuff and good times!

Take care of yourselves and Mom

Vicki

Vernon Peterson

August 15, 2005

Dear Nancy and Family:

It has been a long time since we worked together. Great memories of good times. More recently have had the privelage of knowing Greg. A son you can be Proud of. Sorry I was out of town on the 12th.

Don Macfarlane

August 11, 2005

Dear Nancy and Family,



Maria and I wish to express our sincere condolences.Don was a good friend and we will remember him fondly

Jenifer & Dalton Blank

August 10, 2005

Many prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Jim &Ginger Andresen

August 9, 2005

Nancy,

Our deepest sympathy to your loss.

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