RONALD ABBOTT
Ronald Lee Abbott, 59, died Feb. 29, 2008, in Vancouver.
Abbott was born Dec. 8, 1948, in Portland, and was raised by Les and Larraine Biggs. He attended Franklin High School in Portland until his senior year, then enlisted in the Navy. He served as a weatherman, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class.
After the service, Abbott worked for Pelletrox Inc. as a truck driver, dispatcher and salesman. He retired in 2007 after 36 years with the company.
Abbott enjoyed taking care of horses, puttering around his property, bowling, fishing, camping, and spending time with friends and family.
Abbott was preceded in death by his father, Ted Abbott. Survivors include wife Sue Abbott, at home in Battle Ground, son Ryan Abbott of Battle Ground, daughter Michelle Abbott of Texas, stepson Beau Noce of Vancouver, mother Norma Nonne of Portland, brothers Richard Biggs and Bruce Woodruff-Biggs, both of Oregon, Robert Scott of North Carolina, and James Bremer and Henry Bremer, both of Portland, sisters Diana Woodruff, Susan Mitts, Norma Jameison, Patty Erfurth and Kathryn Eastwood, all of Oregon and Ronna Woodruff-Watts and Sharon Prigmore, both of California, and two granddaughters.
The Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

SARAH ABERNATHY
Sarah Belle (Hayden) Abernathy, 91, died Dec. 28, 2007, in Ridgefield.
Abernathy was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Granada, CO, and moved with her family to Gem, Alberta, in 1917. After her father died in 1927, Abernathy moved with her family to Ridgefield where she remained for 74 years.
Abernathy graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1935 and from business college in 1952. She worked as a bookkeeper at Rex Motors for 34 years. She enjoyed maintaining the Kemper family history, crocheting, craft work, and playing bunco and pinochle. She also enjoyed baseball and hockey.
Abernathy was preceded in death by her brothers, Howard and Harold. Survivors include daughters Jerilynn Gregg of Ridgefield and Arelyne Donaldson of Nevada, son Kit Abernathy of Vancouver, brother Frank Hayden of Ridgefield, sister Grace Weiss of Vancouver, seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

VENNA ABNEY
Venna (Agrue) Abney, 99, died June 14, 2008, in Yacolt.
Abney was born Sept. 18, 1908 in rural Effingham County, IL. She lived in Yacolt for the past 7 1/2 years. She moved to Washington with her daughter and family from Florida. She enjoyed the weather and quiet surroundings of the Yacolt-Amboy area.
Survivors include son Arlen Field of California, daughter Dee Wiesner of Amboy, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Abney will be buried at Swanlake Memorial Gardens in Illinois, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

DENNIS ACHESON
Dennis Robert Acheson, 74, died March 18, 2008, in Vancouver.
Acheson was born Jan. 15, 1934, in Scoby, MT, and moved with his family to Vancouver in 1942. He graduated from Vancouver High School in 1952. He served in the Navy for two years during the Korean War. He lived in Battle Ground since 1981.
Acheson founded the Appliance Clinic in 1968 and operated the business with his wife until his health failed. He sold the business to his son, Steve.
Acheson enjoyed deep sea fishing, hunting, and spending time at a cabin in Northwoods. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Battle Ground.
Survivors include wife of 53 years Kay, at home in Battle Ground, son Steve Acheson of Battle Ground, daughters Sandy Acheson and Karen Wulf, both Vancouver and Janet LaPore of Ridgefield, sister Donna Bauld of Oregon, 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

HAZEL ACKLEY
Hazel Fern (Hubbard) Ackley, 73, died Feb. 20, 2008, in Ridgefield.
Ackley was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Nevada, MO, and lived in California, Missouri, Vancouver and Ridgefield. She enjoyed camping, family gatherings, fishing, going to the beach and her grandchildren. She was active in the Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene.
Ackley had worked as a bank teller for National Bank of Commerce, Seattle First and First Independent Bank.
Survivors include husband Dell Ackley, at home in Ridgefield, sons Greg Ackley of Ridgefield and Brian Ackley of Woodland, daughters Jody Bond of Battle Ground and Cindy Hauzenberger of Vancouver, sister Dorothy Storm of Puyallup, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sat., March 1, noon, at Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene, 801 NE 194th St., Ridgefield, with Northwood Park Cemetery in charge of arrangements. The family requests no flowers, please.

ROBBIE AGARD
Robert “Robbie” Belknap Agard Jr., 63, died Nov. 1, 2006, in Hermiston, OR.
Agard was born May 16, 1943, in Gooding, Idaho, and moved to Clark County with his family at age 2.
Agard grew up on a dairy farm on NE 199th St. in Battle Ground. He graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1961.
Agard owned and operated construction companies, Robert Agard Construction, and Winterlake LLC. He did underground utility and road construction work as well as property development. He developed Larson’s Meadow, Tudor’s Glen and Enzler’s Meadow housing subdivisions. He retired in 2000 and enjoyed spending winters in Arizona.
Agard enjoyed spending time with family and friends, clamming at the coast, dancing, and horseback riding in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona. He was a member of the Arizona Trail Association and East Valley Back Country Horsemen, also in Arizona.
Agard supported the 4-H and FFA Market Livestock Auction held during the Clark County Fair. He created and supported the Battle Ground Education Foundation through a program that recognizes excellent teachers in the Battle Ground School District.
Survivors include widow Pearl Agard, at home in Battle Ground, sister Vicki Swalling of Brush Prairie, brothers Mike Agard of Ridgefield and Barry Agard of Vancouver, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Fri., Nov. 10, 11 a.m., at Manor Evangelical Church, 17913 NE 72nd Ave., Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Teachers Make A Difference, P.O. Box 2574, Battle Ground, WA 98604.

RICHARD ALEXANDER
A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 19, 2 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel in Battle Ground, for Richard Lawrence “Dick” Alexander, 82, who died Dec. 3, 2007, in Long Beach.
Alexander was born July 18, 1925, in Ridgefield, and graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1943. He served in the Army during World War II and was wounded in action. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
After the war, Alexander settled in Yacolt. He worked as a firefighter and assistant administrator for the Department of Natural Resources in Ariel until the early 1970s. He then worked at the International Paper mill in Chelatchie Prairie. He also worked as a security guard at Vancouver Mall. He moved to Seaview six years ago.
Alexander served on the Yacolt city council and served three terms as mayor. He was a member of the American Legion in Vancouver. He had attended the Episcopal Church. He enjoyed being outdoors. He was considered a “gentle giant,” and described himself as 5 feet 19 inches tall.
Alexander was preceded in death by daughter Carol Ellyson, and brothers William Alexander and Jim Alexander. Survivors include son David Alexander of Vancouver, brother Robert Alexander of Vancouver, sister Barbara Reynolds of Olympia, and one grandchild.
Penttila’s Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach, is in charge of arrangements.

DOUGLAS ALFREY
Douglas “Doug” W. Alfrey, 85, died Feb. 22, 2007, in Vancouver.
Alfrey was born Aug. 3, 1921, in Seattle, and lived in Clark County since 1987.
Alfrey served in the U.S. Army 1942-1945. He worked as an assistant city clerk, retiring from the city of Seattle in 1978 after 30 years of employment.
Alfrey was preceded in death by brother Frank who was 12 days old, and great-granddaughter Samantha who was a few days old. Survivors include widow Evelyn Alfrey, at home, son Stephen Alfrey of Amboy, daughters Karen Ferse of Sedro Wooley and Debra Hinklemen of Oregon, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Thurs., March 1, 1 p.m., at Memory Memorial Park Cemetery, located at NE 72nd Ave. and NE 144th St., Vancouver. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

SAM AL-GHAMDI
Sam Adel Al-Ghamdi died Feb. 6, 2008, at 2 1/2 hours old.
Al-Ghamdi was born Feb. 6, 2008, in Vancouver, and died from complications of Down Syndrome.
Survivors include parents Adel and Jeanne Al-Ghamdi of Vancouver, and grandparents George and Diana Webber of Ridgefield.
Graveside services were held at Elim Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

DELORES ALLEN
Delores Maureen (Jordan) Allen, 76, died Aug. 21, 2007, in Ridgefield.
Allen was born Aug. 5, 1931, in Grants Pass, OR. She lived in Clark County for 60 years, the past 46 years in Ridgefield.
Allen enjoyed crocheting and traveling to Arizona in the winter. She was a rock hound.
Allen was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick C. Allen, in 2002, and brother Benjamin Jordan. Survivors include daughters Kathryn Waldal and Carol Ashurst, both of Vancouver, sons Kevin McWilliams and Thomas McWilliams, both of Ridgefield, Dennis McWilliams of Vancouver, Neal McWilliams of La Center, and Robert McWilliams of Illinois, step-daughter Lynn Mickles of Oregon, step-son Jeff Allen of California, brothers Phillip Jordan of Ridgefield, Duane Jordan of Chattaroy and Edward Jordan of Oregon, 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.
Interment was in Sara Union Cemetery, Ridgefield, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

MARGUERITE AMSBERRY
Marguerite “Peg” Merlyn (Gent) Amsberry, 86, died Aug. 19, 2007, in Vancouver.
Amsberry was born Nov. 25, 1920, in Kirkland, lived in the Battlecreek Condos in the Salem, OR area, and lived the last seven months in Orchards Village in Vancouver.
Amsberry enjoyed crossword puzzles and reading, and was a fan of the Seattle Mariners.
Amsberry was preceded in death by her husband, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Willys Amsberry, in 1972. Survivors include daughters Beth Hammond and Jeannie Wiggins, both of Oregon, and Patty Ketelsen of Battle Ground, son Rick Amsberry of Arizona, brother-in-law Carlton Amsberry of Oregon, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL ANDERSON
Ethel May (Larsen) Anderson, 93, died April 23, 2007, in Vancouver.
Anderson was born Jan. 9, 1914, in Brooklyn, NY. With her husband, Rev. Charles Anderson, she was an evangelist and ecumenical leader. She hosted a Christian radio program. She lived in Anaheim, California for 25 years. Since 2000, she lived at the Pythian Retirement Home in Vancouver.
Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Anderson, in 1972, and brothers Clarence and Norman. Survivors include daughter Dena James of Vancouver, sons John Anderson of Wisconsin and Robert Anderson of Brush Prairie, 10 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Lutheran Cemetery, Queens, New York, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

PAMELA ANDERSON
Pamela Susan (Nelson) Anderson, 44, died of ovarian cancer April 6, 2007, in Corvallis, OR.
Anderson was born Feb. 5, 1963, in Kirkland, and lived most of her life in Woodland where she graduated from high school. She lived the last 10 years in Oregon. She worked as a truck driver and owner for the past 17 years.
Anderson attended Lebanon Foursquare Church. She enjoyed RVing, traveling, cooking, crafts, sewing and singing. She loved camping at the beach and looking at boats.
Anderson was preceded in death by brother Keith Nelson in 1992. Survivors include husband Robert Anderson II of Lebanon, OR, daughters Amber Darnell of Vancouver, Jennifer Whittaker of Oregon and Janie Whittaker of Nevada, parents Jerry and Lassie Nelson of Alaska, brothers Kevin Nelson of Nevada and Lester Nelson of Alaska, and sister Janet Pope of Alaska.
A celebration of life will be held Sat., April 21, 11 a.m., at the Lebanon Foursquare Church. On-line condolences for the family may be left at www.hustonjost.com
Huston-Jost Funeral Home, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements.

GORDON ANDERSON
Gordon D. “Doug” Anderson, 54, died Dec. 9, 2006, in Vancouver.
Anderson was born July 29, 1952, in Vancouver. He graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1970. He attended Clark College and Mt. Hood Community College. He was a member of the Glassworkers Local 740 for over 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking, music, fishing in his boat, and tending to his roses.
Anderson enjoyed gathering with friends and family, and took joy in making others laugh. He lived in Clark County his entire life, the last 20 years in Vancouver.
Survivors include parents, Gordon and Donna Anderson of Ridgefield, daughters Megan Cooper of Battle Ground and Cerise Anderson of Vancouver, sister Nancy Horal-Martinez of Ridgefield, nephew Kirk Horal of Oregon, special friends Nancy Anderson and Ed Bush, and his beloved dog Missy.
Service arrangements will be made through Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground.

RUTH ANDERSON
Ruth Helen (Miles) Anderson, 99, died Nov. 3, 2007, in Vancouver.
Anderson was born Sept. 5, 1908, in Williston, ND, and lived in Clark County for 8 1/2 years.
Anderson enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, reading mysteries, driving in the country, sewing and knitting. She had worked as a bookkeeper in the insurance industry.
Anderson was preceded in death by her son, Fred Spannuth, in 2003, and husband, Frank Anderson. Survivors include son Gerald Olsen of Vancouver, daughter Jill Miles of Olympia, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Memorial services will be held Thurs., Nov. 8, 2 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

WALTER ANDERSEN
Walter Thomas Andersen, 95, died Dec. 18, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Andersen was born Oct. 23, 1912, in Denver, CO, attended schools in Englewood and Littleton, CO, and graduated from Littleton High School in 1932.
Andersen’s father managed dairy farms in Colorado. In 1927, Andersen moved with his family to a farm southeast of Littleton. Andersen managed dairies and worked at creameries. During World War II, Andersen built the first dry-milk processing plant to provide milk for the Army.
Andersen provided music and entertainment for USO shows during and after World War II and the Korean Conflict, playing bass violin. His western swing band performed over 200 shows for the USO.
From 1949 until 1960, Andersen and his extended family of about 25 people from three generations lived on the 144 acres at Windsor Farm in Colorado.
In the late 1950s, Andersen operated the largest independent dairy in the Denver area with 160 Holsteins. In 1960 he sold the farm and moved to California.
Andersen brought his family to Clark County in 1960 and operated a dairy at Heisson. He served on the Clark County Fair board, Co-Op Board, and Farmers Union Board.
In 1978, Andersen sold his remaining cows and retired. He enjoyed traveling with friends in their recreation vehicles, going to beaches, fishing, clamming and crabbing. He also spent winters in Arizona.
Andersen was preceded in death by his wife, Flora May Barker Andersen, in 2004, son Jim Andersen in 2002 and daughter Judith Dunlap in 2000, and siblings Honora Andersen in 1927 and Lawrence Andersen, lost at sea in 1945. Survivors include daughter Patricia Fletcher of Sequim, sons Gerry Andersen Battle Ground, Michael Andersen of California, and Walter Andersen III of Woodland, sisters Virginia Monserud of Colorado and Elaine Breen of California, brothers James Andersen of Massachusetts and Norbert Andersen of Colorado, 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Walter and Flora Andersen’s ashes will be scattered during summer 2008. The Nepture Society, Portland, was in charge of arrangements.

THEODORA APPLING
Theodora Louise (Constantikes) Appling, 60, died Feb. 2, 2008, at home in Landers, CA.
Appling was born Jan. 27, 1948, in Messena, NY, grew up in Pennsylvania, Kansas and Ohio, and graduated from high school in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She attended college in Ohio.
As the wife of a National Park Service ranger, Appling moved every few years from one national park to another, including parks in South Dakota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Texas and Vancouver. She lived in Vancouver 1986-1993, and in Ariel since 2002.
Appling was skilled at sewing dresses, shirts, sweaters, baby clothing and quilts. She returned to college in Texas, pursuing a degree in public health and nutrition.
Appling underwent treatments for breast cancer in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver. She moved to California to enjoy the sun.
Survivors include husband Robert David Appling, at home in Landers, CA, sons Theodore Appling of Montana, and Nathaniel Appling of California, mother Francis Constantikes of Ohio, sisters Dorothea Baltes of Florida and Penelope Constantikes of Idaho, brother Kim Constantikes of Montana, and three grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held during summer 2008 at the family home in Ariel. Rose Mortuary of Desert Hot Springs, CA, was in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT ASCHOFF
Robert A. “Bob” Aschoff, 64, died Nov. 16, 2006, in Woodland.
Aschoff was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Vancouver. He served in the Army and fought in the Vietnam war. He is remembered for his sense of humor, easy manner, and winning smile.
Aschoff worked for Pacific Power and Light for many years and was active in the IBEW union. He moved to Woodland in June 2005 and joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.
Survivors include daughter Kristen Menn of Woodland, sons James Aschoff and Joseph Aschoff, both of Vancouver, former wife and the children’s mother Debby Groth, mother Lorraine Aschoff of Vancouver, brothers Roy Aschoff of Nevada and Ron Aschoff of Vancouver, and six grandchildren.
The Woodland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.