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Laura Kathryn Lyle

Laura Lyle Obituary

Our beloved Laura passed away in Vancouver, WA on August 14, 2006 at the age of 44. She grew up in Tacoma, WA and spent most of her adult life in the Seattle, Puget Sound Area, before moving to Clark County in 2004. A memorial service is planned for 2:00pm, Sunday, October 8, 2006 at New Heights Church, 7913 NE 58th Ave. 98665. Laura's family invites her many friends, co-workers and acquaintances to join us in celebrating her unique gifts, interests and personality. Laura is survived by her parents, Juanita and Gary Houston of Tacoma, and Donna and Erny Lyle of Grayland; a sister and brother-in-law, Shannon and Mark DeVito; nieces, Elizabeth Johnson, Susannah and Abigail, and nephew Andrew DeVito, all of Vancouver; and grandparents, Betty and Earl J. Barnes of Graham, and Mary and Dick Graham of Centralia. Donations, in Laura's name, may be sent to Open House Ministries, 360-737-0300, PO Box 242, Vancouver, WA 98666 c/o Vickey.

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Published by The Columbian on Oct. 1, 2006.

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