DENNIS SALAS
Dennis Salas, 38, died Sept. 12, 2006 in Vancouver from complications caused by Multiple Sclerosis.
Salas was born Aug. 16, 1968 in Sun Valley, CA. He lived in Clark County for six years.
Salas worked as a security guard until his disease made it impossible to continue working. He loved sports, fishing and working on his computer. He was always good for a joke, and enjoyed teasing and joking with friends.
Salas was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church in Brush Prairie.
Salas is survived by his wife, Nikki Salas of Battle Ground, sons Corey Salas of California and Spencer Salas of Battle Ground, father Richard Salas and step-mother Barbara Salas , both of Battle Ground, sisters Denise Salas of California, Alicia Salas of Vancouver, step-brother Chad Carver of Battle Ground, step-grandmother Velma Romine of Richland, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Salas’ name to the Ray Hickey Hospice House, 2112 E Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661.
Private interment was at Sierra Memorial Gardens cemetery in Reno, NV, with Crown Memorial Center of Milwaukie, OR in charge of arrangements.

JASON SAMS
Jason Ross Sams, 23, died Jan. 1, 2007, at home in Johnstown, CO.
Sams was born Jan. 1, 1984, in Hood River, OR, grew up in Carson, and moved to Milliken, CO to live with his father where he graduated from Roosevelt High School in Johnstown in 2002. He later lived in Greeley.
Sams began wrestling in the fifth grade. He won several state and national wrestling titles. He wrestled for the Carson/Stevenson wrestling team from seventh grade through his freshman year in high school. He won the state wrestling championship in 2002 in Colorado.
Sams trained to become a journeyman plumber and was a member of the Pipefitters Union 200. He also did odd jobs including concrete, and landscaping, and was an overall handyman.
Sams loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping.
Survivors include his mother, Carol Morat and step-father Marlon Morat of Carson, father Jim Sams and his wife Jennifer of Vancouver, brothers Jacob Sams and Joshua Sams, Sterling Morat and Josh Truelove, all of Carson, sister Kendra Sams of Vancouver, grandparents Shirley Pickelsimer of Carson, Joyce Becker of Vancouver, Ted Sams of Idaho, Walter and Shirley Morat of Carson, Laura Madison of Vancouver, and Ken Steen of La Center, niece Honor Sams of Carson, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Robert Picklesimer.
Memorial services will be held Wed., Jan. 10, 3:30 p.m., at Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church in Johnstown, CO, with Allnutt Funeral Service-Macy Chapel of Greeley, CO, in charge of arrangements.

ALICE SARKINEN
Alice Evelyn Sarkinen, 62, died May 6, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Sarkinen was born Dec. 23, 1944, in Gackle, ND, and lived in Clark County for 39 years, the last one year in Brush Prairie.
Sarkinen worked as an office technician in telephone communications. She was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church.
Sarkinen was preceded in death by sisters Sylvia Muonio and Victoria Hervi. Survivors include brothers John Sarkinen and Donald Sarkinen, both of Minnesota, Curtis Sarkinen of Vancouver, Darrel Sarkinen of Battle Ground and Stephen Sarkinen of Brush Prairie, and sisters Delores Erosky of Brush Prairie and Flossie Uskoski of Montana.
Funeral services will be held Wed., May 9, 2007, 1 p.m., at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, 16603 NE 142nd Ave., Brush Prairie, with viewing set for Tues., May 8, 6-8 p.m., at the church. Interment will be at Elim Cemetery, Brush Prairie, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

AGNES SAUERS
Agnes M. “Aggie” (Sakrison) Sauers, 79, died April 19, 2007, in Ilwaco.
Sauers was born Aug. 14, 1927, in Hockinson, and graduated from Battle Ground High School where she was a cheerleader.
After high school, Sauers moved to southern California where she attended business college. She met Robert Sauers on a blind date and they were married Dec. 10, 1955, in Long Beach, CA. The couple lived in Alameda, CA, then Long Beach, CA and later in San Diego.
Sauers moved to Ocean Park in 1970 where she enjoyed clamming and reading. She was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Seaview.
Sauers was preceded in death by brothers George Sakrison, Edward Sakrison, Oscar Sakrison, Wayne Sakrison and Emil Sakrison, and sister Flora Christiansen. Survivors include widower Bob Sauers, at home in Ocean Park, and several nieces and nephews.
Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, with Penttila’s Chapel by the Sea, Long Beach, in charge of arrangements.

JEFFREY SCHAFFER
Jeffrey Martin Schaffer, 50, died Sept. 30, 2006, in Portland.
Schaffer was born on Dec. 30, 1955, in Vancouver to Evelyn Williams Schaffer and Martin Frank Schaffer.
Schaffer spent his school years in the Pleasant Valley area and attended Battle Ground schools.
Scaffold enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and teaching his grandchildren to enjoy those outdoor activities. He was also a champion dart player.
Schaffer was preceded in death by his parents. Schaffer is survived by his wife of one week, Laurie Schaffer, at home in Portland, daughters Julie Wilde and Angela James, both of Vancouver, his first wife and lifelong friend Chris Schave of Vancouver, sister Debbie Sahli of Battle Ground, brother Larry Schaffer of California, nephews Tony Sahli of Vancouver and Michael Schaffer of California, nieces Heather Meunter of Portland and Zenna Burke of Hockinson, and eight grandchildren.
A private service was held with a memorial planned for the future. Wherity Family Funerals and Cremations of Tualatin, OR was in charge of arrangements.

CAROLINE SCHATZ
Caroline E. (Dietrich) Schatz, 93, died July 16, 2007.
Schatz was born Nov. 7, 1913, in Hazelton, ND. She lived at her Woodland home for 50 years. She enjoyed quilting and gardening, and her family and grandchildren.
Schatz was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Schatz, and son Eugene Schatz. Survivors include sons Don Schatz of Woodland, Ervin Schatz of Yakima, Rick Schatz of Texas and Elton Schatz of Vancouver, daughters Janeth Leggett of Battle Ground and Linda Wilson of Woodland, sisters Lorraine Hitchrick and Frieda Berreth, both of Oregon City, OR, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at Frank Abel Cemetery in Woodland, with the Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

RUSS SCHOLZ
Russell “Russ” Robert Scholz, 83, died March 17, 2008, at home in Battle Ground.
Scholz was born Dec. 5, 1924, in St. Louis, MO, lived in St. Louis and Rush Tower, MO, and moved to Portland at age 17. He moved to Battle Ground in 1966.
Scholz enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 125 for 61 years. He retired from Clark Public Utilities in 1986 after 25 years of service.
Scholz was preceded in death by brothers Harvey Scholz and Julian Scholz, and sisters Helen Scholz, Virginia Weinberg and Norma Kerhoulas. Survivors include widow Tillie Scholz of Battle Ground, son Don Scholz of Portland, daughters Sandy Nero of Portland, and Susi Studer and Shari King, both of Battle Ground, brother Raymond Scholz of Portland, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with Evergreen Memorial Gardens in charge of arrangements.

DONALD SCHRADER
Donald E. Schrader, 72, died July 28, 2007, in Surprise, AZ.
Schrader was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, and had lived in Ohio, California and Washington. He lived in La Center for 20 years, 1981-2001, working in home remodeling. He retired in 2000 and moved to Arizona in 2001.
Schrader was skilled in carpentry and cabinet making. He could build houses and interior finishings.
Schrader served in the U.S. Army 1955-1963. He was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed bird feeding and watching. He especially enjoyed woodworking projects. He volunteered in the community. He replaced floors in churches. He enjoyed listening to polka music. He played the accordion.
Schrader was preceded in death by grandson Erik Fuchter. Survivors include widow Shelby Schrader, at home in Sun City, AZ, twin daughters Sonya Templeton of Arizona and Sandy Fuchter of La Center, daughters Sherry Miller of North Carolina and Susan Henderson of Arizona, brothers Carl Schrader of California and Kenneth Schrader of Ohio, eight grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Cricket.
Services will be held Aug. 18 in Sun City, AZ.

WENDELL SCHROADER
Wendell F. Schroader, 80, died Feb. 21, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Schroader was born Nov. 1, 1926, in Hartford, KY, and moved to Washington at age 16 where he worked picking fruit in Yakima.
Schroader entered the Navy at age 18. He attended Perry Trade School in Yakima to become an auto body repairman. He lived most of his adult life in Alaska and Washington.
Schroader was a lifelong member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Schroader was preceded in death by daughter Shirley Terry in 2005. Survivors include widow Bonnie Jean Schroader of Battle Ground, son Timothy Schroader of Alaska, daughters Kathy Schroader and Pam Ogren, both of Battle Ground, brothers Glen Schroader of Pt. Ludlow, Russel Schroader of Tacoma and Byron Schroader of Yakima, sisters Wilma Halstead and Cindy Roady, both of Yakima, seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Sat., March 17, 3 p.m., at Whipple Creek Seventh-day Adventist Church, 302 NW 179th St., Ridgefield, with Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

CLYDE SCHURMAN
Clyde Laverne Schurman, 92, died Dec. 10, 2006, in Woodland.
Schurman was born Sept. 10, 1914, in La Center, and lived in the Woodland area most of his life.
Schurman attended school in La Center and graduated from Woodland High School. He started, owned and operated Schurman Machine Shop.
Survivors include sons Gerald Schurman of Olympia, and Roger Schurman of Ridgefield, daughters Linda Wyttenberg and Janice Schurman, both of Portland, brother Paul Schurman of Ridgefield, sister Florence Thompson of Oregon, two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Thurs., Dec. 14, 1-5 p.m., and Fri., Dec. 15, 9-11 a.m., at Woodland Funeral Home, Woodland, followed by a graveside service Fri., noon, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery, and a memorial service Fri., 2 p.m., at the Woodland Presbyterian Church, 756 Park, Woodland.
The Woodland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

FRANCES SCHURMAN
Frances Eleanor (Simmons) Schurman, 88, died Dec. 12, 2007, in Cottage Grove, OR.
Schurman was born April 9, 1919, in Silverton, OR, graduated from high school in Silverton, and married Donald E. Schurman in 1940 and moved to Woodland where she lived until 1980.
Schurman lived in Olympia from 1980 until 1987, and in Portland from 1988 until 2007 until moving to Cottage Grove, OR.
Schurman worked at Tsugawa Farms and was a Broadmore line worker before retiring. She enjoyed quilting and crafting baby clothes, children’s clothes and stuffed bears. She also enjoyed sewing clothing for her family, and baseball.
Schurman was a member of First Christian Church in Portland.
Schurman was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Schurman, and son Leonard Schurman. Survivors include daughters Margery Fisher, Carol Schaefer and Eileen Heber, all of Oregon, son Russell Schurman of Oregon, brothers-in-law Glenn Schurman of California, and Calvin Schurman and William Schurman, both of Woodland, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Thurs., Dec. 27, 2 p.m., at Woodland Presbyterian Church, 756 Park St., Woodland. Smith-Lund-Mills Chapel in Cottage Grove, OR, is in charge of arrangements.

LINDA SCOTT
Linda L. (Anderson) Scott, 63, died Feb. 19, 2008, following a brief battle with lung cancer.
Linda was born May 7, 1944, in Vancouver. She enjoyed baking, needle crafts and her several pets. She especially enjoyed going to the Oregon coast.
Survivors include husband of 44 years Jim Scott of Battle Ground, sons Shawn Scott of Yacolt and Jay Scott of Nevada, daughter Lisa Petersen of Battle Ground, brothers Vernon Anderson of Vancouver and Jon Anderson of Spokane, and three grandchildren.
Northwood Park Cemetery, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM SEABACK
William Donaldson Seaback, 61, died Oct. 11, 2006, in Kelso.
Seaback was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Loma Linda, CA, and lived in Clark County for 33 years before moving to Kelso 1 1/2 months ago.
Seaback worked as a steamfitter in new construction. In 1963, he moved to Westport where he was involved in the commercial fishing industry. At age 19, he was one of the youngest owners and skippers of a large salmon and Albacore troller. He operated several boats off the northwest coast.
Seaback was in the Army 1966-1968, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of the AA, Disabled American Vets, Clark Rifle, and Elim Lutheran Church. He loved hunting, hiking and prospecting for gold. He battled a rare neurological disease which caused his death.
Survivors include widow Mallory Seaback, at home in Kelso, daughter Jennifer Seaback of Florida, and step-son Timothy O’Leary-Seaback of Battle Ground.
No services are planned, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services will be held Wed., July 2, 3 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


H. DAVID SEE
H. David See, 71, died Dec. 15, 2007, in Battle Ground.
See was born June 30, 1936, in Wiley Ford, WV. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years, retiring in 1975. He worked as a civilian at an Air Force base in California. He also worked for the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland 1984-1999.
See enjoyed his dogs, and working in the yard and garden.
See was preceded in death by brothers Bill See, Ken See and Buck See. Survivors include son Harold David See Jr. of Nebraska and Glendon See of California, daughter Sherry Olson of Nebraska, hospice nurse Annette Michuad, companion Nancy Lykstad of Battle Ground, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
No services are planned, with Davies Cremation & Burial Services, Vancouver, in charge of arrangements.

DAVID SIEBRECHT
David Carl Siebrecht, 66, died Dec. 3, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Siebrecht was born Jan. 18, 1941, in Cylon, Wisconsin, and lived in Clark County for 55 years, the last four years in Battle Ground.
Siebrecht served in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed gambling, fishing and exploring the countrysides. He loved history and liked boxing and playing poker.
Siebrecht had worked as a truck driver for 25 years.
Siebrecht was preceded in death by sister, Lynda, in 1973. Survivors include widow Diane Siebrecht, at home, sisters Irene Dobson and Leona Hall, both of Battle Ground, several children and numerous nieces and nephews.
No services are planned, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

JACK SELFRIDGE
Jack E. Selfridge, 82, died July 18, 2007, in Ridgefield.
Selfridge was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Gem, Alberta, Canada. His family did dry farming on the Canadian prairie. The family moved to Yamhill County, OR when Selfridge was 13.
Selfridge had owned a service station in Portland. His family operated roller rinks, including the rink and facilities at Battle Ground Lake. He was a real estate agent for 38 years in Clark County. He loved his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, hunting and dancing.
Survivors include widow Linda, at home in Ridgefield, sons Joel Selfridge of Kennewick, Ron Selfridge of Yacolt, and Tim Selfridge of Vancouver, daughter Pam Sharp of Vancouver, his children’s mother MaryJane Weber of Vancouver, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Wed., July 25, 11 a.m., at the Ridgefield Nazarene Church, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield. The Neptune Cremation Service was in charge of arrangements.

PATI SEKERES
Pati “Suzie” Suzanne (McKibban) Sekeres, 59, died of a cerebral aneurysm Dec. 16, 2006, in Battle Ground.
Sekeres was born April 5, 1947, in Alhambra, CA. She lived in Battle Ground for 26 years. She enjoyed sewing, antique restoration and being a grandmother.
Survivors include husband Desi Sekeres, at home, daughters Katie Sekeres of Vancouver, and Dyanne Sekeres and Amy Rodriquez, both of Portland, sister Barbara Ziegler of California, and her grandchildren.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

LOREN SHAW
Loren “Pete” L. Shaw, 76, died Jan. 17, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Shaw was born May 28, 1930, in Lynge, WY, and lived in Clark County for 15 years, the past 21 months in Battle Ground.
Shaw served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and in the Korean war. He enjoyed pool, bowling, cribbage, cards and dice games. He worked as a custodian for an educational facility.
Survivors include sons David Shaw of Mississippi and Daniel Shaw of North Carolina, daughter Jade Stoll of Colorado, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tues., Jan. 23, 5 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with graveside services Wed., Jan. 24, noon, at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Layne’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CAITLIN SHAW
Caitlin Summer Shaw, 10, died July 1, 2007.
Shaw was born Nov. 28, 1996, in Longview, and was a lifetime resident of Kelso. She was a member of the Kelso Soccer Club. She attended Barnes Elementary School and East Hills Alliance Church in Kelso. She enjoyed swimming, drawing, playing soccer and basketball, listening to music, school activities, anything to do with horses, and spending time with family members and friends.
Survivors include parents Clifford “Jay” and Jennifer Shaw, brothers Patrick and Matthew Shaw, grandparents Jay and Jean Shaw and Larry Knaub, all of Woodland, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of life service will be held Fri., July 13, 7 p.m., at Barnes Elementary School in Kelso, with Brown’s Funeral Home, Camas, in charge of arrangements.

JIM SHEFCHEK
James “Jim” Shefchek, 75, died June 6, 2007, at home in Washougal.
Shefchek was born Aug. 11, 1931, in Vancouver, where he lived most of his life. He lived in Portland for 15 years and Washougal for 17 years.
Shefchek worked for Future Products (Con-Met) for 34 years and retired from Peco Manufacturing in 1996. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church where he loved to sing old hymns. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and being outside.
Shefchek also enjoyed gardening, especially vegetable gardening, watching birds and traveling. He started mowing lawns in the 1990s. He was a very good listener and a man of few words.
Shefchek was preceded in death by brothers John, Joe, Carl, Ed and Bill, and sisters Julia Fisher, Celia Dunbar, Minnie Sayers and Mary James. Survivors include widow Deanna, at home, daughters Robin Curry and Teresa Berry, both of Vancouver, and Debbie Bray and Anita Alexander, both of Brush Prairie, sons Jim Shefchek of La Center and Andy Shefchek of Montana, brother Bob Shefchek of Amboy, 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Brown’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Camas, was in charge of arrangements.

BERNICE SHERBERT
Bernice L. (Luthi) Sherbert, 90, died June 24, 2007, in Colfax.
Sherbert was born April 30, 1917, near Wakefield, KS, and graduated from Wakefield High School in 1935. As a mother, she was active in Cub Scouts. The family boarded minor league baseball players in their home. They later moved to Wilder, Idaho, and then to Othello, WA.
Sherbert did bookwork for the family plumbing business, and ran a craft supply store. She moved to Battle Ground for several years before moving to Albion in 1995.
Sherbert was a long time member of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, sewing, cooking and canning.
Sherbert was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Sherbert, in 2001, brothers Emeal, Evans and Herman, and sisters Evelyn and Arlene. Survivors include sons Bueford Sherbert of Tacoma and Ronald Sherbert of Albion, brothers Dale Luthi of Arkansas and Dean Luthi of Kansas, sisters Juanita McKee of Missouri and Beverly Montgomery of Kansas, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Burial was at the Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Othello, with the Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman is in charge of arrangements.

MAUDE SHINN
Maude Ann (Noble) Shinn, 83, died Jan. 4, 2008, in Woodland.
Shinn was born March 24, 1924, in Natural Dam, Arkansas, lived in Sunnyside, WA from 1938 until 1942, then Hermiston, OR 1942-1950, Grandview, WA 1950-51, and in Woodland since 1951.
Shinn enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a member of the Vancouver Wesleyan Church where she taught Sunday School, was a Vacation Bible School leader, and did missionary support work.
Shinn was preceded in death by her first husband, Claire E. Lindner, in 1950. Survivors include husband of 56 years Lawrence Shinn Sr., sons Jim Lindner, Don Lindner and Larry Shinn, daughters Helen Whitley, Deanna Rice, Patricia Repp and Jeanette McLearn, 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wed., Jan. 9, 10 a.m., at Vancouver Wesleyan Church, 5621 NE 78th St., Vancouver, with viewing set for Tues., Jan. 8, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground. Interment will be at Mt. View Cemetery, Amboy, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

ELIZABETH SHOEMAKER
Elizabeth Ann (Dunn) Shoemaker, 92, died Aug. 18, 2007, in Battle Ground.
Shoemaker was born Oct. 25, 1914, in Jackson, MO, and lived in Battle Ground for 18 months.
Shoemaker attended the Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed painting, artistry, gardening and collecting rocks. She was a good cook. Making fruit pies was one of her specialties.
Shoemaker was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford D. Shoemaker, in 1996. Survivors include daughters Eileen Shell of East Wenatchee, Lois Rainey of Ridgefield and Lisa Bullick of Yacolt, sons Phillip Shoemaker of Battle Ground and Robert Shoemaker of Alaska, sister Ione Zickery of East Wenatchee, 15 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

DALE SHORT
Dale Mark Short, 73, died June 15, 2007, in Yacolt.
Short was born Jan. 5, 1934, in Albany, OR. He lived in east Orchards, Meadow Glade and Yacolt.
Short was an electrical contractor who owned and operated Dale’s Electric for 40 years. Doing electrical work was both a profession and pastime. He also enjoyed old Ford vehicles.
Short was preceded in death by a sister, Bonnie Kesterson, and two brothers, Wilbur Short and Ray Short. Survivors include wife, Dora Alice Short of Yacolt, daughters Della Short of Idaho and Debora Minick of Tennessee, son Darrell Short of Amboy, sisters, Ellen Swartwout and Betty Brown of Oregon, and four grandchildren.
A memorial is scheduled for Sun., June 24, 4:30 p.m. at Hockinson Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 21109 NE 150th St., Brush Prairie.
Davies Cremation & Burial Services of Vancouver is in charge of cremation.

DONALD SHOUGH
Donald Robert Shough, 84, died Sept. 19, 2006, in Longview.
Shough was born March 11, 1922 in Los Molinas, CA to Al and Nettie (Shadley) Shough.
A mechanic with the logging industry, Shough completed the eighth grade. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
Shough was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle, in 2001, brother William and sister Violet. Survivors include daughters Deanna Price and Deloris Foyen, both of Woodland, sister Hazel Harding of Oregon, two adopted grandchildren, three aunts and two uncles.
A service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Woodland Ward, with burial following in Frank Abel Cemetery in Amboy.
Memorial donations may be made to the Woodland Fire Department. Woodland funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RICHARD SLAGLE
Richard E. Slagle, 69, died Nov. 27, 2007, in Vancouver.
Slagle was born Dec. 18, 1937, in Kittanning, PA, and grew up and attended schools in Pennsylvania.
Slagle served eight years in the Air Force and at one point was stationed in Greenland. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 31 years in Montana, Klamath Falls and Vancouver, retiring in 1996. He enjoyed gardening, computing and radio-controlled model airplanes.
Slagle attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kalama, where he maintained the audio equipment.
Survivors include widow Margaret “Peg” Slagle, at home in La Center, and daughter Dana Rea of La Center, brother Fred Slagle of Pennsylvania.
Interment was at La Center Cemetery, with the Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

CLAYTON SMITH


Clayton J. Smith, 86, died March 28, 2008, at home in Battle Ground.


Smith was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Knoxville, TN. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart. He fought in the Philippine Islands, and was cited for battle honors for outstanding performance in action. 


Smith worked at the Crown Zellerbach paper mill in Camas for over 43 years until retirement in 1987. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, his hound dogs, fishing, traveling, good music and long walks with his wife or family members in the Lacamas Lake area. He also enjoyed the fellowship of his Christian family at the Riverside Seventh-day Adventist Church in Washougal.


Smith was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Ann (McQueen) in 1966, and sisters Edith Lawson, Blanche Cranford and Lois Olson. Survivors include second wife Georgia, of Camas, sons Robert Smith of Battle Ground, Dennis Smith of Kelso, and Ronald Smith of Vancouver, daughters Bonnie Kilwein of Ridgefield, Betty Scott, Anita Schell, and Nancy Winnett, all of Vancouver, and Julie Jones of Eatonville, brothers Wallace Smith of Pe Ell and Phillip Smith of California, sisters Mary Morten and Evelyn Curtis, both of Portland, and Louise Swearingen of Chehalis, 17 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson, and numerous nieces and nephews.


A memorial service will be held Sat., April 12, 3 p.m., at the Riverside SDA Church on Shepherd Rd., Washougal, with Straub Funeral Home, Camas, in charge of arrangements.

DEO SMITH
Deo Dean Smith, 75, died Sept. 24, 2006, in Battle Ground.
Smith was born Sept. 4, 1931, in Bartlesville, OK. He graduated from high school in Lawton, OK, earned a degree from UCLA and then a master’s in business administration from Pepperdine University.
Smith raised his family in southern California, working as a metallurgist at Kaiser Steel. He enjoyed sailing, fishing, camping, RVing, collecting old books and spending time in his orchard. He especially enjoyed visiting his children and grandchildren.
Smith was preceded in death by his brother, S.E. Smith, in 1991, and son Dean Scott Smith in 2004. Survivors include widow Patricia Smith, daughters Stephanie Kimbrell of Vancouver and Denese Schellink of California, son Bradley Smith of Kansas, sisters Joy Beasley and Jonita Eurich, both of California, and Joan Kennemer of Texas, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Davis Cremation & Burial Services was in charge of arrangements.

GARY SMITH
Gary Lee Smith, 51, died of a heart attack Dec. 14, 2006, in Ontario, CA.
Smith was born Sept. 3, 1955, in Vancouver, grew up in Ridgefield, and attended Battle Ground schools. He enjoyed sports and outdoor activities. He coached basketball and Little League baseball. He was known as “Froggy Grandpa” by his grandchildren.
Smith loved the woods for the peace and quiet. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, scouting and hunting. He was proud of filling his deer tag for the past 38 years. Everyone enjoyed the laughter around the campfire brought about by his life stories.
Smith worked as a maintenance technician at Winco for 11 years. He helped open new Winco stores around the country. He lived in Vancouver until moving to Medford, OR about six years ago.
Smith was preceded in death by his father, Robert Smith, in 2001. Survivors include significant other Debbie Richter of Medford, mother Maxine Smith of Vancouver, brothers Randy Smith of Vancouver and Mitchell Smith of Amboy, sister Vicki Theis of Battle Ground, children Casey Smith of Battle Ground, and Carrie Smith and Craig Smith, both of Vancouver, and their mother Carol Smith of Ocean Park, children Michael Smith of California, and Vikki Smith and Kyle Smith, both of Medford, and their mother Eileen Stobbe of California, three grandchildren and two nephews.
The Vancouver Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

MAE SMITH
Mae LuWanne (Holbrook) Smith, 84, died March 3, 2007, in Vancouver.
Smith was born May 9, 1922, in Minneapolis, MN, and lived in Clark County for 11 years, the last eight months in Vancouver.
Smith enjoyed arts and crafts, playing volleyball, camping and her family.
Survivors include widower William Smith, at home in Battle Ground, son Denny Smith of Portland, daughter Cheryl Smith of Battle Ground, brothers William Holbrook of Nevada and Donald Holbrook of California, sister Betty Montiel of California, five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
No services are planned, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

DOROTHY SNELSON


Dorothy (Rodgers) Snelson died May 14, 2008, in Vancouver, exactly one week after her 102nd birthday.


Snelson was born May 7, 1906, in Clinton County, Indiana, and moved with her family to the Indian Territory which became the state of Oklahoma. She married Roy Snelson in 1922 and, in 1936, moved to Yacolt in a 1929 Model A truck. The family purchased 80 acres of land.


At age 51, Snelson took the Licensed Practical Nursing course at Clark College and then worked at Vancouver Memorial Hospital from 1958 until 1976. 


Snelson enjoyed her home and family, sewing and reading. She was a member of the Minnehaha Church of Christ for over 50 years.


Snelson was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Snelson, in 1954, three brothers, four sisters, daughter Sharon Miller, two great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Survivors include sons Donald Snelson of Brush Prairie and Charles Snelson of Yacolt, daughters Dorothye Fich of Vancouver and Helen Stonecypher of Portland, 18 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews.


Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.


DORIS SOMANN
Doris Justina Olien (Dueber) Somann, 74, died Feb. 8, 2008, in Ridgefield.
Somann was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Portland and graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1952. She was on the school swim team and loved the water.
Somann’s first husband, Hal Snider, served in the Army and the couple moved around the United States and other countries. When their marriage ended, Somann worked at Jantzen Knitting Mills, and Iron Fireman in Portland. She was married to Gene Somann for 35 years. She worked at BJ Apparels and the Gresham Elks, and owned her own shop called Oliens where she altered clothing and made dresses.
Somann loved making dolls and was known for her “four face” doll. She loved her garden.
Somann and friend Bob Rademacher traveled to visit family and friends. In 1999 she became president of the Gresham Women of the Elks. She volunteered in charities.
Somann lived much of her life in the Portland area and moved to Ridgefield in 2004 where she continued to do volunteer work. She was active in the Ridgefield Garden Club and Loaves and Fishes. She was a member of the Ridgefield Nazarene Church, Ridgefield General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Heritage Club, and the Ridgefield Community Center.
Survivors include brother Bob Dueber, son David Somann of Oregon, daughters Vickey Schell of Ridgefield, Roberta Nickels of Nevada, and Linda Deal, 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sat., March 1, 3 p.m., at the Ridgefield Nazarene Church, 747 Pioneer St., Ridgefield, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

SIDNEY SOMERS SR.
Sidney Orval Somers Sr., 69, died July 4, 2007, in Ridgefield.
Somers was born March 16, 1938, in La Center, and moved with his family to Vancouver. He enjoyed tinkering with anything mechanical, spending time with family members, and computers. He had a great sense of humor. He loved animals, including his cats and dogs.
Somers worked as a welder and metal fabricator for Technaflow for 34 years until 1994 when illness forced him to retire.
Somers was preceded in death by sisters Doris, Dorothy, Jeanne and Mary, brother Kenneth and granddaughter Desiree. Survivors include widow Joye Somers, at home, children Sid Somers Jr., Lynn and Barbara, brother John Somers Jr., sister Darlene Lee, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at La Center Cemetery, La Center, with Layne’s Funeral home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

MARY SORENSON
Mary M. (Kincaid) Sorenson, 66, died of lung cancer Jan. 22, 2008, in Vancouver.
Sorenson was born July 11, 1941, in Crescent City, CA, lived in Vancouver 1969-1979, in Battle Ground 1979-1985, and in Vancouver since 1985. She worked as a real estate broker.
Survivors include widower Robert Sorenson of Vancouver, sons Randy Mortensen of Kelso and Jay Mortensen of Portland, daughter Paula Kleven of Vancouver, sister Beth Potts of Ferndale, brother Wayne Kincaid of Virginia, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DONALD SOUTHWICK
Donald Lloyd Southwick, 66, died Sept. 1, 2007, in Clackamas, OR.
Southwick was born in Sunnyside, WA, and lived in the northwest his entire life. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1959. He lived in Ariel, Amboy, Chelatchie Prairie and Kettle Falls, and in Vancouver for the last 10 years.
Southwick retired from Pacific Power and Light. He had worked in the timber and plastics industries. He had also owned his own business. He enjoyed being a truck driver.
Survivors include widow Joanne Southwick, at home in Vancouver sons Dan Southwick and Dave Southwick, both of Alaska, and Dean Southwick of Vancouver, daughter Deborah Anderson of Ridgefield, sisters Tina Kennedy of Fruitland and Elaine Huseman of California, brother Rick Northrop of Kettle Falls, mother-in-law Ruby Kneebone, and three grandchildren.
Other special survivors include his first wife Margaret Noble, sister-in-law Elizabeth Fleetwood, unofficially adopted daughter and son-in-law Brent and Julie Perry and their children, special friends Ed Domblewski and Marvin Rock, and many friends.
The Woodland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

RONALD SPARROWGROVE
Ronald Keith Sparrowgrove, 71, died Oct. 23, 2006, in Vancouver.
Sparrowgrove was born May 7, 1935, in Marengo, Iowa, and lived the last four years in Battle Ground.
Sparrowgrove was a member of St. James and Sacred Heart Catholic churches. He was active in American Legion and Friends of the Cowlitz. He loved hunting, fishing and taking his grandson Jimmy to watch trains.
Sparrowgrove retired from the U.S. Air Force, having served in Korea and Vietnam. He earned the Bronze Star Medal.
Survivors include widow Janet Sparrowgrove, at home in Battle Ground, sons Edward Sparrowgrove of Battle Ground, Michael Sparrowgrove of Orting, Timothy Sparrowgrove of Orville, Jayme Sparrowgrove of Auburn and David Sparrowgrove of Macedonia, daughter Marie Martin of Vancouver, brother Kenneth Sparrowgrove of Illinois, sisters Mildred Siders of Florida, and Marge Constance, Loretta Rosemann, Karen Pratt and Judy Lopez, all of Illinois, 15 grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Interment was at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

CHRIS SPENCER
Chris Spencer, 37, died of Sturge-Weber Syndrome June 30, 2007, in La Center.
Spencer was born Aug. 22, 1969, in Vancouver. He was a lifelong resident of Clark County, living the past 28 years in La Center.
Spencer enjoyed watching “Smackdown” and collecting model cars. He also enjoyed learning about the universe, full moons and dinosaurs. He especially enjoyed his dogs, Goose and Sweets. He graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1990.
Spencer was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bryon and Jean Spencer, and Bessie Gurley. Survivors include father Dick Spencer of La Center, mother Karen Marcotte of Vancouver, sister Beth Houser of Ridgefield, aunt, uncle and numerous cousins.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

KENNETH SPURLING
Kenneth Taylor Spurling Jr., 84, died June 15, 2007, in La Center.
Spurling was born Sept. 2, 1922, in Ipswich, MA, and lived in La Center of the past seven years.
Spurling served in both the Coast Guard and Army as a marine engineer, retiring after 40 years of active and reserve duty. He was a D-Day survivor. He was a Lt. Colonel in the reserves.
Spurling was an active church member, enjoying choir and singing solos. He was a member of Gideons International. He could repair almost anything.
Spurling was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Spurling, in 2003, and son Kenneth Spurling III in 2004. Survivors include daughter Bonni Dodge of La Center, son Brian Spurling of Texas, sisters Marilyn Beaver of Alaska and Madeline Langley of Florida, brother Ray Spurling of New Hampshire, seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Interment will be at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

GERALD LEE STALEY
Gerald Lee (Gerry) Staley passed away at his Vancouver home on Jan. 2, 2008. He was 87.
“I would say natural causes took his life,’’ said Staley’s son, Brian. “His body just quit there right at the end.’’
Staley, who played baseball for 15 seasons in the Major Leagues, was one of the most celebrated athletes ever in Clark County. He was born August 21, 1920 to lumberman Adelbert Randolph Staley and the former Clementine Steelman.
Staley grew up in Clark County, attending Brush Prairie Grade School and Battle Ground High School, where he graduated in 1938. While Staley was playing baseball at Battle Ground, the high school team never lost a game. Even though he was a pitcher in the major leagues, Staley played shortstop at Battle Ground “because they had better pitchers,’’ Staley said in an interview with The Reflector in 2005.
After high school, Staley went to work for Alcoa, then played Portland-league sand lot baseball with his brother Roy as manager. He was described as a 6-footer (190 pounds) with a strong arm. He had blue eyes, brown hair and, despite being a rugged athlete, was said to have a down-to-earth personality.
In 1942, Staley was inducted into the Army at Fort Lewis. After basic training, he received additional training to serve in the Medical Corps. He later served in the South Pacific. “We played baseball whenever we weren’t fighting,’’ Staley told The Reflector in 2005.
Staley played for six different teams during his 15 Major League Baseball seasons between 1947-61. His best individual seasons came while a member of the St. Louis Cardinals with whom he played with during his first eight years in the majors.
Staley’s best years in baseball came in 1951, 1952, and 1953 when he won 19, 17, and 18 games, respectively for St. Louis. He was named to the National League All-Star team in 1952 and 1953, but didn’t pitch in either game. In his career, Staley had a pitching record of 134-111 with a solid 3.70 earned run average.
He set a Major League record with 67 relief appearances in 1958. That record has since been broken. While with St. Louis, Staley also pitched in the first night game ever played on opening day in Major League history. That game was played on April 18, 1950.
His greatest achievement in baseball might have come when he helped the Chicago White Sox advance to the 1959 World Series where they lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games. In that series, Staley pitched in four games for a total of 8 and 1/3 innings in relief, allowing just two runs. In Game 3 of that series, Staley pitched before 92,394 fans at Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. The next season, Staley was a member of the American League All-Star team.
After his baseball career, Staley worked for Clark County Parks for 17 years. He and his wife Shirley were married in 1947 and had three children.
Staley was inducted into the Washington Sports Hall of Fame and the Clark County Hall of Fame. Clearly, baseball was one of the great passions of his life.
“Right up to the end, he talked baseball like crazy,’’ Brian Staley said.
Staley was still receiving fan mail at the time of his death and was known for answering all requests for autographs. “We did fan mail just four days before he passed away,’’ said Brian Staley. “He wanted to make sure all his fans got their autographs.’’
Jim Curtin of Vancouver was a 1937 graduate of Battle Ground High School and a classmate of Staley. Curtin, who will turn 90 years of age in four months, describes Staley as everything today’s athletes are not.
“I can’t emphasize it enough,’’ Curtin said. “He was as clean as a hound’s tooth. Given what we are facing with today’s sports, I think that’s important for people to know. We need more of that in sports today.’’
Curtin described Staley as a player and a person almost void of ego or bravado, always choosing to stay in the background rather than trumpet his own merits as professional athletes do today.
“He never projected himself,’’ Curtin said. “He was always in the background. He liked conversation, like most ballplayers do. He reserved himself from the spotlight.’’
Curtin remembered a time when during Staley’s early years with the Cardinals when he listened to a radio broadcast of one of the first games his friend ever pitched in the Major Leagues. The game was being announced by Dizzy Dean, a former Cardinal great and legendary broadcaster. Curtin can still repeat how Dean welcomed Staley into the game.
“Here comes Gerry Staley,’’ said Curtin, copying Dean’s words from the broadcast. “He grew up just a farm boy in Brush Prairie, Washington.’’
Curtin said Dean’s sidekick then asked him how they played baseball in Brush Prairie.
“They get four cow patties and they push them around the field for bases,’’ said Curtin, imitating Dean. “Nobody ever stole any bases on Gerry Staley.’’
Curtin said he visited his friend many times in recent years and said he will be missed. But he is relieved Staley won’t be suffering any longer from any of the health issues he dealt with in his later life.
“There just aren’t enough good things that can be said about Gerry,’’ Curtin said.
Staley was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, in 2001, son John Staley in 1979, brothers Joe Staley and Roy Staley, and sisters Belle and Cora. Family members were uncertain as to the status of Staley’s sister, Alice. Survivors include son Brian Staley, of Vancouver, daughter Kathleen Owen of Seattle, grandchildren Geoffrey Griffith, Benjamin Staley, and David Staley, great-grandchild Delaney Griffith, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Evergreen Memorial Gardens will handle a private service in memory of Staley. The family is planning a public Celebration of Life to be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking donations be made to the National Parkinson Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

LESLIE STENERSEN


Leslie Raymond Stenersen, 69, died April 14, 2008, in Portland.


Stenersen was born Dec. 24, 1938, in Woodson, OR, and lived in Brush Prairie for the past 36 years.


He served in the Army and was an excavating contractor in residential home construction.


A member of the Hockinson Apostolic Lutheran Church, Stenersen enjoyed working on antique Fords and tractors. He enjoyed his church, his family and the weather.


Stenersen was preceded in death by his parents, Einar and Angie Stenersen, brother Loren Stenersen, an infant daughter, and grandson Bradley.


Survivors include widow Marilyn Stenersen, at home in Brush Prairie, sons Raymond Stenersen, James Stenersen and Wesley Stenersen, all of Brush Prairie, and Kenneth Stenersen of Pasco; daughters Carolyn Mickelson of Florida, Susan Seppanen of South Dakota, Norma Matson of Arizona, Vivian Baker of Castle Rock, Edith Tapio of Battle Ground, Sonja West of Yacolt, Muriel Seppanen of Minnesota, and Naomi Stenersen of Brush Prairie; brothers, Ronnie Stenersen and Eugene Stenersen, both of South Carolina, Glen Stenersen and Lloyd Stenersen, both of Brush Prairie, Lyle Stenersen and Philip Stenersen, both of New Hampshire, and Lowell Stenersen of Richland; sisters Ada Kujala and Arlene Seppala, both of South Carolina, Juanita Jussila of Brush Prairie, and Violet Rhoades of Arizona, and 38 grandchildren.


A funeral service was held April 19 at the Hockinson Apostolic Lutheran Church with burial in Gravel Point Cemetery, Battle Ground. Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, was in charge of arrangements.

BETTY STEVENSON
Betty Jane (Drum) Stevenson, 84, died May 26, 2007, in Woodland.
Stevenson was born Oct. 11, 1922, in Woodland. She lived all her life in Woodland, graduating from Woodland High School in 1940. She worked as an administrative clerk for the state Department of Labor.
Stevenson was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eastern Star, Moose, American Legion and Eagles. She enjoyed following the Portland Trailblazers, playing bingo and traveling.
Stevenson was preceded in death by grandson Jeffrey Allen Stevenson. Survivors include sons Jim Stevenson of Anacortes and Don Stevenson of Oregon, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services were held at the Woodland IOOF Cemetery, with the Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

EDITH STEVENSON
Edith Amelia (Lozier) Stevenson, 91, died June 16, 2007, in Vancouver.
Stevenson was born Oct. 3, 1915, in San Francisco, CA. She last lived in Woodland.
Stevenson attended school in San Francisco. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, baking, shopping and spending time with her family.
Stevenson was preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Keith, in 1969, son John Keith in 1965 and daughter Dorothy Keith in 1968. Survivors include husband Don Stevenson of Woodland, sons Gene Keith of Woodland and Robert Keith of Vancouver, daughters Beverly Lowry-Johnson of Vancouver and Lorraine Lahti of Woodland, eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Visitation is set for Tues., June 19, 2-8 p.m., at Woodland Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Wed., June 20, 11 a.m., at Frank Abel Cemetery in Woodland, with the Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

LAURA STEPHENSON
Laura Evelyn (Zebley) Stephenson, 91, died April 3, 2008, in Reno, NV.
Stephenson was born May 28, 1919, in Wilmington, DE. She lived in Battle Ground from about 1975 until 2000, then moved with her son to Iowa, Ohio and Nevada. In Battle Ground, Stephenson was a member of the Garden Club and Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and gardening.
Stephenson was preceded in death by her sister, Beatrice Tranburgh. Survivors include son Michael Stephenson of Nevada.
Graveside services were held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

HELEN STRICKLAND
Helen (Weitz) Strickland, 84, died July 21, 2007, in Woodland.
Strickland was born June 22, 1923, in Colfax, attended high school there, and then attended Washington State University where she met and married Les Strickland.
Strickland lived in Colfax and Ritzville, and later moved to Kennewick before settling in Ridgefield. She and her husband owned and operated the Ridgefield Pharmacy. Strickland moved to Long Beach in 1991. She last resided in the Woodland Care Center in Woodland.
Strickland was a member of the Ridgefield Community United Methodist Church and the Ridgefield Garden Club. She enjoyed playing pinochle and bingo, crocheting, sewing, doing word search puzzles and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed reading, especially westerns, and watching Los Angeles Dodger baseball games.
Strickland was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie, son Lee, grandson Travis Stallings, brothers Conrad Weitz and Pete Weitz, and sisters Mary Storment and Marie Halwas. Survivors include sons Scott Strickland of Bainbridge Island, Jon Strickland of Vancouver, Mike Strickland of Ridgefield, and Kurt Strickland of Woodland, daughter Kathy Grimes of Ocean Park, sister Connie Day of Oregon, 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial reception for family and friends will be held Sat., Aug. 11, 3 p.m., at the Ridgefield Community United Methodist Church, 1410 S Hillhurst Rd., Ridgefield, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

MARGARET STROUD


Margaret H. (Herz) Stroud, 97, died April 15, 2008, in Vancouver.


Stroud was born March 22, 1911, in Butte, MT, and grew up in Butte, Walla Walla, Portland and South America as her father worked as an engineer in the copper and tin mining industry. She graduated from Walla Walla High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics at the University of Washington. She lived in South America following college, then returned to Portland where she worked for US Bank.


She married Leon Stroud in 1945 and moved to Woodland where she taught high school. She became the librarian at Woodland Public Library, a position she left in 1958 when she joined the Multnomah County Library Association as a clerk/librarian. She retired in 1976.


Margaret and Leon Stroud helped coordinate the American Field Service foreign exchange student program in Woodland. They traveled to Europe to visit former students in Finland, Norway, France, Holland, Germany and Austria, as well as family and friends in Great Britain.


Stroud served on the board of the Friends of the Woodland Public Library. She was instrumental in bringing the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District services to both Woodland and Yale. She was honored by the Library District in 2000. She had been active in the Democratic Party and served as an election poll monitor.


Stroud was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, in 1994, and brother Marcus Herz. Survivors include daughter Sally Chadbourn of Virginia, son Buzz Stroud of Portland, and three grandchildren.


Graveside services will be held Sun., April 27, 2 p.m., at Frank Abel Cemetery, located seven miles east of Woodland on Lewis River Road. A reception will follow 3-5 p.m. at the Stroud family home, 943 Park St., Woodland. The Woodland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GLENN STUART
Glenn Leland Stuart, 85, died March 4, 2008, in Vancouver.
Stuart was born June 23, 1923, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, and moved to Battle Ground at age 13. He graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Air Force, flying 55 missions in a B-24 Liberator during World War II as a radioman and gunner.
Stuart worked in sales and eventually owned two Minit Mart stores and then two Jiffy Mart stores in Vancouver. He also worked in real estate and operated an antique store. Work was his hobby. He had lived in Vancouver for 45 years. He also had a home in Long Beach, and lived in Kalama and Ridgefield.
Survivors include wife of 62 years Betty, at home in Ridgefield, brother Wesley Paul Stuart of Oregon, sons Roger Stuart and Greg Stuart, both of Vancouver, five grandsons and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was set for Tues., March 11, 1 p.m., at Northwood Park Cemetery, Ridgefield, with Northwood Park in charge of arrangements.

KENNETH SUNDERLAND
Kenneth Marvin Sunderland, 55, died Feb. 28, 2007, in Vancouver.
Sunderland was born Nov. 19, 1951, in Bozeman, MT. He lived in Clark County for 24 years, the last five years in Battle Ground.
Sunderland served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was involved with coaching baseball and basketball. He enjoyed playing pool, poker and golf. He also enjoyed music and was an avid reader. He loved his dog, Houdini.
Sunderland worked as a senior veteran’s benefits specialist with the Veterans Administration.
Survivors include widow Billee Sunderland, at home, son Joel Sunderland of Battle Ground, step-children Wayne Frye of Bellingham and Bryan Frye of Vancouver, brother Michael Sunderland of Montana, and friends Joseph Osier of Battle Ground and Steve Crane of Portland.
Memorial services will be held Sat., March 10, 2 p.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

KEVEN SUTTON
Keven Delane Sutton, 73, died Feb. 8, 2007, at home in Amboy.
Sutton was born April 30, 1933, in Intake, MN, and lived in Amboy from 1936 until 2007.
Sutton was interested in military history and the history of World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Washington Farm Forestry Association and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and clam digging. He also enjoyed wood working. He had worked as a timber faller. He was a supporter of the North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy.
Sutton was preceded in death by brother Earnest Sutton in 1925, and sister Enid Wilson in 1998. Survivors include widow Velda Sutton, at home in Amboy, daughters Cindy Sawyer of Amboy and Vivian Witt of La Center, son Wayne Sutton of Amboy, brothers Walter Sutton of Amboy and David Sutton of Tennessee, sisters Kay Munsell of Oregon and Marie Downing of Amboy, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Sun., Feb. 18, 2 p.m., at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy, with Davies Cremation & Burial Services in charge of arrangements.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited to the Museum, P.O. Box 296, Amboy, WA 98601.

TERRY SUTTON
Terry E. Sutton, 67, died Jan. 22, 2008, in Battle Ground.
Sutton was born Oct. 21, 1940, in Morristown, SD, and lived in the Battle Ground area for 28 years.
Sutton served in the Army National Guard. He attended South Dakota State University where he earned a degree in Dairy Science. He worked as a quality control manager for Dairygold. He enjoyed woodworking, serving in Christian ministries, traveling, and spending time with his grandchildren. He attended Vancouver Bible Church.
Survivors include wife of 44 years Carolyn Sutton, at home, daughter Stephanie Loney of Poulsbo, brother Dean Leonard of North Dakota, sister Joyce Flynn of South Dakota, and four grandchildren.
Interment was at Crawford Cemetery, Battle Ground, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements

SALLY STACY
Sally N. (Cowan) Stacy, 68, died Dec. 6, 2006, at home in Shelton.
Stacy was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Lead, SD, and moved with her parents when her father worked at the Bremerton Navy Yard. She graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1956 in Shelton. She organized class reunions. The class had a 50-year reunion in August when Stacy was being treated for cancer.
Stacy lived in Shelton and Olympia. She was a Brownie leader, Cub Scout den mother, Little League mother, and twice elected PTA president. She volunteered to teach swimming at the Olympia YMCA. She was active in 4-H.
Stacy moved to Silverton, Oregon in 1971 where the family had horses. She moved to Battle Ground in 1973 where she helped form a new 4-H horse club called The Wranglers. In 1981, she moved to Tacoma and then to Shelton in 1996.
Survivors include widower Don Stacy, at home in Shelton, son Brian Stacy of Gig Harbor, daughters Lorie Tucker of Gig Harbor and Kathy Adams of Tennessee, mother Dorothy Metzler of Union, sisters Connie Adams of Shelton and Bette Morton of Longview, brothers Bruce Cowan and Scott Metzler, both of Union, and Brad Cowan of Oregon, and five grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at the Shelton Cemetery, Shelton, with Mills and Mills, Olympia, in charge of arrangements.

ROBERT STANDLEY
Robert Edward Standley, 70, died Nov. 5, 2007, in Seattle.
Standley was born Sept. 27, 1937, in Cardwell, MO, grew up in Emmett, ID until age 17, then joined the Air Force in 1954. He served in Vietnam and specialized in military police and munitions. In 1970 he joined the Air Guards, retiring in 1995.
Standley also worked for the General Services Administration in Vancouver. He was transferred to Richland in 1993 and retired in 1995.
Standley was active in law enforcement. He raised his children in the Battle Ground and Vancouver area. From 1997 until 2006, he traveled with his wife to various states. While retired, he was a sergeant of security at a casino in California for two years. He also worked part-time at Wal-Mart in Benton City.
Standley enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, reading and writing. While raising children, he was active in Little League, soccer and football.
Standley was preceded in death by sister Maxine Linbert, brother Gerry Standley and son Robert A. Standley. Survivors include widow Selina Standley of Benton City, daughters Dixie Halverson of Tennessee, Jennifer Preece of South Carolina, and Tamatha Brossard of Battle Ground, sons David Standley of South Carolina, James Standley of Vancouver, and Jay Standley of Battle Ground, sisters Mary Bradeley of Idaho, brother Sherrell Standley of Idaho, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Private services will be held in Benton City, with American Memorial, Seattle, in charge of arrangements.

ETHEL STANLEY
Ethel Alberta (Dixson) “Tootie” Stanley, 92, died March 9, 2007, in Woodland.
Stanley was born Sept. 27, 1914, in Vancouver, and completed the eighth grade at St. John’s School in Portland. She married Dewey Norman Stanley Aug. 12, 1944, in San Francisco, CA. She lived in Deep River, WA, and moved to Woodland in 1967.
Stanley worked as a cook and bookkeeper in Woodland. She also worked for Brusco Boom and Barge from 1967 to 1974. She co-owned and operated Industrial Upholstery. She enjoyed fishing, hunting, working outdoors and gardening, especially tomatoes and potatoes.
Stanley was preceded in death by sister Elsie Hamlin. Survivors include widower Norman Stanley, at home in Woodland, brother George Reed of Portland, caretaker Dan Schmidt, and four nephews.
No services are planned, with the Woodland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

MARY STEIN-BELISLE
Mary Kay Stein-Belisle, 64, died Jan. 26, 2007, at home in Camas.
Belisle was born May 2, 1942, in Seattle, and moved as an infant with her family to Vancouver. She was active in her church. She volunteered once a week at the Share House in Vancouver.
Belisle loved to decorate and would change the colors, curtains and pillows in her home with each season. She collected coffee cups and angels.
Survivors include brother Rev. Ronald Belisle of Shelton, sons David Hard of Washougal, Darin Hard of Brush Prairie and Skip Stein of Vancouver, daughters Vica Brown of Vancouver, Deanna Sanchez of Gig Harbor, Kristina Stein of Camas and Cindi Stein of Vancouver, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Vancouver, was in charge of arrangements.

ALBERT STEPHENSON
Albert “Slim” Andreas Stephenson, 94, died Dec. 11, 2007, in Woodland.
Stephenson was born June 24, 1913, in Robinson, ND, lived in Ridgefield over 50 years, and in Woodland the last three years.
Stephenson worked as pole preparer in logging and wood treating. He worked at Pacific Wood Treating. He also logged in Alaska and Oregon, and worked on the Palisades Dam in Idaho.
Stephenson was preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys, in 1946, and his second wife, Martha, in 1982. Survivors include son Morris Stephenson of Ridgefield, daughters LaDora Brasel of Oregon and Betty Neebling of California, sisters Selma Hermanson of Minnesota and Berniece Larson of Auburn, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sat., Jan. 12, 11 a.m., at Layne’s Funeral Home Chapel, Battle Ground, with private committal at Ridgefield Cemetery.
Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, is in charge of arrangements.

SHEREE STOCKHAM
Sheree Lynn (Stobaugh) Stockham, 47, died from complications of pneumonia Sept. 23, 2007, in Arcata, CA.
Stockham was born April 24, 1960, in San Francisco, CA, graduated from McKinleyville High School in McKinleyville, CA, and lived in Battle Ground from 1992 until 2003 when she moved back to McKinleyville.
Stockham enjoyed watching football and rooting for the San Francisco 49ers. She loved making jewelry, doing jigsaw puzzles and spending time with friends and family. She had a passion for karaoke, playing pool and collecting Elvis Presley memorabilia.
Survivors include mother Ginger Nichols of Battle Ground, father Bob Stobaugh of California, sisters Kerry Tabor of Battle Ground and Starla Stobaugh of California, brothers Bobby Stobaugh and Kevin Stobaugh, both of California, and nieces and nephew.
A memorial service was held in Arcata, CA, with Paul’s Chapel of Arcata, CA in charge of arrangements.

CATHY STUHR
Cathy Susanne (Frank) Stuhr, 55, died of pneumonia Nov. 6, 2006, in Vancouver.
Stuhr was born Nov. 23, 1950, in Salem, OR, and lived in Clark County for 32 years, the last five in Vancouver.
Stuhr was a member of the Vancouver Community Church. She enjoyed working with children, sewing, arts and crafts, and watching Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune on television.
Survivors include husband Dave Stuhr, at home in Vancouver, daughter Michelle Tracht of Vancouver, sons David Stuhr Jr. and Greg Stuhr, both of Vancouver, mother Marjorie Kleen of Vancouver, brothers John Frank and Bob Frank, both of Nevada, and Jeff Frank of Vancouver, and five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sat., Nov. 18, 11 a.m., at Living Hope Church, Orchards Campus, 10800 NE 76th St., Vancouver, with Layne’s Funeral Home, Battle Ground, in charge of arrangements.

ZOE SURBROOK
Zoe Linnea (Duncan) Surbrook, 88, died June 27, 2007, in Veredale, WA.
Surbrook was born April 17, 1919, in Big Fork, MN, graduated from Cody, Nebraska High School in 1937, and attended Fort Wayne Bible Institute, graduating in 1947.
Surbrook and her husband, Burch Surbrook, pastored in several churches including eight years at Bethel Evangelical Church in Ridgefield.
Surbrook loved to help others. She was always the first to offer herself as a friend to the needy.
Survivors include widower Burch Surbrook, at home in Otis Orchards, sons David Surbrook of California, Tom Surbrook and Stanley Surbrook, both of Spokane, and Wayne Surbrook of Liberty Lake, sister Iyla Butz of Florida, brothers Tommy Duncan and Nelson Duncan, both of Michigan, seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sat., July 7, 2 p.m., at Spokane Valley Wesleyan Church, Spokane, with Spokane Cremation and Burial Services handling arrangements.

KEVEN SUTTON
Keven Delane Sutton, 73, died Feb. 8, 2007, at home in Amboy.
Sutton was born April 30, 1933, in Intake, MN, and lived in Amboy from 1936 until 2007.
Sutton was interested in military history and the history of World War II. He was a lifetime member of the Washington Farm Forestry Association and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and clam digging. He also enjoyed wood working. He had worked as a timber faller. He was a supporter of the North Clark Historical Museum in Amboy.
Sutton was preceded in death by brother Earnest Sutton in 1925, and sister Enid Wilson in 1998. Survivors include widow Velda Sutton, at home in Amboy, daughters Cindy Sawyer of Amboy and Vivian Witt of La Center, son Wayne Sutton of Amboy, brothers Walter Sutton of Amboy and David Sutton of Tennessee, sisters Kay Munsell of Oregon and Marie Downing of Amboy, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Sun., Feb. 18, 2 p.m., at the North Clark Historical Museum, 21416 NE 399th St., Amboy, with Davies Cremation & Burial Services in charge of arrangements.
Donations in lieu of flowers are invited to the Museum, P.O. Box 296, Amboy, WA 98601.

DEBRA SWENSON
Debra R. (Losey) Swenson, 51, died of leukemia Sept. 16, 2007, in Vancouver.
Swenson was born June 8, 1956, in Oregon City, OR, and lived in Portland for most of her life. She moved to Vancouver 12 years ago and then to Amboy.
Swenson volunteered with the Cancer Center of Southwest Washington. She enjoyed bowling and gardening.
Swenson was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Losey, in 2001, and sister Lori Cloud in 2002. Survivors include children Devin Greene of Vancouver and Noah Calvin of Vancouver, mother Carol Andreasen of Oregon, sister Cathy Burnett of Oregon, and two grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held Fri., Sept. 30, 3 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver.