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RONALD POTTS

Ronald Potts was born June 14, 1930, in Vancouver, WA. He served in the U.S. Army. He met and married Effie Roberts in 1957. He spent his career at Oregon Transfer as a truck driver. Ron and Effie raised their three children in Vancouver, and were married for over 64 years. Ron loved hunting, hiking, and camping. He was a regular at the local gun shows, and loved the
camaraderie they provided.
Ron was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda.
Ron is survived by his wife, Effie; his three children, Ron, Mike, and Jannette; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
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Published by The Columbian on Jan. 16, 2022.
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Devin potts

March 6, 2022

My father was a good friend of Ron's and I remember him at our house many times. A very kind man .I lost my father Earl in 1998. They were big gun swapping buddies. Still have a picture of them together at a gun show. Sorry for your loss!

Jeff Elliott

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January 19, 2022

Ron and I were playmates in late 1930's - I lived at 3315 X and he was next door - Lot of fun times plus we got in trouble a few times. My Condolences to his family.

J. Carl Hancuff

January 16, 2022

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