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Jerome Horne Obituary
JEROME “JERRY” DAVID HORNE
September 25, 1950 ˜ January 30, 2020
Jerry Horne of Vancouver, WA, an Army veteran and avid outdoorsman, succumbed after a short battle with cancer on Jan. 30, 2020. Born in Tacoma, WA to Forrest and Helen Horne, he grew up in Vancouver, graduating from Fort Vancouver High School in 1969.
Jerry worked as a graphic designer at Bemis Bag for 39 years, retiring in 2016.
Family was the most important thing in Jerry’s life, and grandpa “Jerr Bear” loved time spent with his kids and grandchildren.
Jerry leaves behind his loving wife of 41 years, Rene (Dancer); children: Dan (Lindy) Horne of Bend, OR, Jim (Becca) Horne of Toledo, WA and Jennifer Wilkerson of Kirkland, WA; ten grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Horne of Vancouver, WA, Denise Gibler of Vancouver, WA, Lorie (Bruce) Cannard of Kennewick, WA; and brother, Tim (Mary) Horne of Milwaukee, OR.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of his life will be held at the First Congregational Church of Christ in Hazel Dell on Tuesday, February 11, at 1 PM.
Please sign his guest book @ www.columbian.com/obits
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Robert Rich
February 10, 2020
A fine man to have raised such a fine son in Jim. A blessing to the whole family.
Sandra Kadow
February 7, 2020
Our love and prayers for your families. Rod and Sandi.
Jim Lockhart
February 7, 2020
Saddened to hear of this. Deepest regards to family and friends.
Jim Horne
February 7, 2020
All. Please take note of the typo in the obituary. The service will be held at Vancouver United Church of Christ in Hazel Dell (1220 NE 68TH St.)
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February 7, 2020
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
Colynn Wright-Nelson
February 6, 2020
Renee, Dan, Jimmy and all the Family, I am so sorry to hear that Jerry has left this world. My heart is with you on this journey you are now on. Prayers and Hugs
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