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Tim Kilby Obituary

Tim R. Kilby, 58, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away in Clackamas, Ore. March 11, 2007. He was born January 7, 1949 in La Grande, Ore. Tim was raised in Aloha, Ore., and graduated from Hillsboro High School. He married Caroline Geelan in 1970. For 40 years, he worked in the trucking industry, and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Tim's #1 joy was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed flower gardening, bird watching, and was President of the Ball & Chain Bowling League. He is survived by his wife, Caroline, and his baby, Isis, of Vancouver, as well as his daughters, Sherri M. (Steve) Katz, and Kristi (Brent) Alspaugh, of Vancouver; brother, Keith Kilby, of Aloha, Ore.; sister, Cathy Snook, of Seaside, Ore., and father, Don Kilby, of Aloha, Ore. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 3:00pm, Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Vancouver Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vancouver Humane Society.

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Published by The Columbian on Mar. 18, 2007.

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