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LAWRENCE PERSEL “ELLS” GOODSON
March 15, 1978 ˜ June 27, 2021
Lawrence Persel “Ells” Goodson, 43 Vancouver, WA. Departed this life Sunday, June 27, 2021.
Lawrence was born in Portland, OR, March 15, 1978, to Father Larry Goodson and Mother Shawnda Ravae Goodson. After the loss of his father, Lawrence and his mother moved to Billings, MT, and in time, built a life with Rory McPherson. As their family grew, Lawrence and his family moved to Vancouver, where Lawrence progressed into manhood and found his footing in this world.
Throughout his life, Lawrence developed many lifelong friendships and reveled in spending time with those he held dear.
Lawrence is survived by parents, Shawnda and Rory; sister, Miranda Adair McPherson; and nephew, Hendrix Jay McPherson; and countless extended family members.
Lawrence’s Celebration of life will be held July 25, 2021, from 3 to 6 p.m. at The Heathman Lodge (in the Fort Vancouver Ballroom), 7801 NE Greenwood Dr, Vancouver, WA 98662
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
I am so sorry for your loss from what I remember of Larry he was a gentle person and fun to be around.
DEBBIE G HREN
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