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Mabel Bjornsen
Mabel Bjornsen, a longtime Washougal resident, died Dec. 5, 2005, at home in Washougal. She was 90.
Services are pending for later this week at Zion Lutheran Church in Camas. Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Southwest, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668, or to the Zion Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Mabel (Schaal) Neal
Mabel (Schaal) Neal died in her sleep Nov. 26, 2005, in Vancouver. She was 85.
Memorial donations can be made to the Luepke Senior Center or to Alzheimer’s research. No public service will be held. Private cremation was held at Columbia River Crematory, with Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth L. Ruth
Ruth L. Ruth died Nov. 29, 2005, in Amboy, Wash. She was 87.
A funeral service was held Saturday, at Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas. Burial followed at the Fern Prairie cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Southwest, P.O. Box 1600, Vancouver, WA 98668.
Marcus Dale Bowman
Marcus Dale Bowman entered our world on a sunny Thursday afternoon, August 26, 1971, at Vancouver Memorial Hospital. While attending Lincoln Elementary School, he began playing the bass. Taking to it naturally, he continued playing at Shumway and later in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Clark College where he graduated as a theater major.
It was at Hudson Bay High School, where Mark became interested in drama, appearing in several productions at Hudson Bay and Clark College including "Dracula, " Children's Theater, Grant Chandler in "Double in Diamonds, " Petruchio in "The Taming of the Shrew, " Sash in "Fiddler on the Roof, " William Coxes in "Other People's Money, " and General MacKenzie in "Ten Little Indians." Many other non-school related productions were graced with his performances including Music Theater Oregon's 1990 Equity's production of "Evita", "Carbon Copy, " and as Michael in Youth Unlimited's "What About the Children." He also appeared in "Why My Daughter" (NBC Movie of the Week) and "Mystery Dance" (ABC Movie of the Week), made several local commercials and did some modeling work. Mark sang Bass, second Tenor in the Clark Concert Choir and played Bass in Vocal Jazz Ensemble. In 1991, he spent a fun-filled summer working in the Character Department at Disneyland. Mark was a natural on stage and could always capture your heart with his easy smile and warm sense of humor. Mark was an Eddy McCordic Talent Scholarship Recipient from Theatre and Music Departments and was Drama Club Treasurer 1990-91 and 1991-92. He also received Student Recognition Awards for his participation in ASCC Finance Committee (1991-93), Theater Department Service (1990-91 and 1991-92), and Music Department Service (1991-92). He worked as Shop Foreman/Stage Technician (1990-92) and Computer Lab Assistant (1992-93). While a Lincoln student, he won a place at the OMSI chess tournament. Mark also was a Columbian carrier 1984-87.
At the end of his high school years, he worked as a cashier at the Main Street Safeway store until selected to appear in Evita. He later worked at Vancouver Plaza Act III Theater. Most recently, he worked at Computer City and for three years as a temporary at Hewlett Packard. Mark had an active interest in photography, geology, enjoyed scuba diving, sky diving, bungee jumping, horseback riding, rock climbing, hiking and was especially fond of his motorcycle. He also played the string bass, bass guitar and guitar. His life ended tragically on Saturday morning, March 29, 1997.
In memory of Mark, please write a remembrance of him and send it to the family at P.O. Box 1001, Vancouver, WA 98666.
Mark found God a few hours before his death; it would be appropriate for each of you who loved him to plant a tree in his name. Also each evening when the sky is clear, stop to look at the constellations as he did so often and contemplate God's love. Marcus will be remembered for his passion for theater, his warm sense of humor, his ability to make people laugh, and his generosity with his time and his friendship. He had a way of making everyone around him feel special. His cousin Sandi told everyone that he was and always will be her hero and relayed how special he made her feel since she was also a youngest child and that he made her feel she can accomplish anything.
Perhaps Tami, a very dear friend said it best at his memorial service, "I now have a guardian angel on my shoulder." His web pages contain many remembrances from some of those who knew Marcus. Please visit his web pages at www.pacifier.com/~bowman, enjoy the comments and, if you knew Marcus, please add your own remembrances to share with family and friends.
The family will provide a Vancouver School for Arts and Academics drama award in Mark's name to be awarded to a senior drama student each year. The family is also setting up an annual scholarship at Clark College to be awarded in Mark's name to a theater/drama student each year. Anyone wishing to donate to the scholarship fund, please send a check made payable to Clark College Foundation to the family at P.O. Box 1001, Vancouver, WA 98666.
Donations can also be made in Mark's name to Guide Dogs for the Blind, P.O. Box 151200, San Rafael, CA 97915 .
This obituary was submitted by Glenna Bowman, Marcus's mother
ROBERT L. DONAHUE
Jan. 19, 1931 ~ Sept. 17, 2008
Robert L. Donahue of Vancouver, WA, passed away at the age of 77 on Sept. 17, 2008. He was born to Frank and Lucille Donahue on Jan. 19, 1931 in Fergus Falls, MN, spending his early years in Minneapolis, MN..
Bob was a U.S. Air Force veteran and later settled in Washington state. He and Renee were married
in 1953 and raised their family in the Tacoma and Vancouver areas.
He was founder of RLD Co. Inc. Wood Fabrication. After retirement, they became "Rainbirds", spending six months at Phillips Lake in Shelton, WA and six months with their many friends in Green Valley, AZ.
Bob was a lifetime member of the American Legion and Shelton Elks and enjoyed music, dancing and parties.
At the time of his death, Bob was President of The Villages of Green Valley Homeowners Association.
Bob is survived by his wife of 55 years, Renee; their children, Bobbie Tallmon, Frank Donahue, Jeffrey Donahue, Kathleen Stadtmueller, Teresa Hanabata, Paul Donahue; and step-son, Victor Trill; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; all his relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Frances and Delores.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Fri., Sept. 26, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at St. Johns Catholic Church, Vancouver, WA, cremation to follow.
Memorial donations may be made to Dever's Memorial Eye Clinic, PO Box 4484, Portland, OR 97201.
Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Mark Eugene Burnett
12-12-63 ~ 9-18-08
In memory of a loving husband, father, son, brother and grandfather. He gave unconditional love throughout his life regardless of smooth or rough waters. He leaves huge holes in the hearts who love him. He leaves us with many memories and much sorrow and sadness. We will miss him everyday but he will always be with us in memory. He loved animals and fishing.
TROY ROBERT KENNEDY
June 24, 1974 ~ Sept. 17, 2008
Troy Robert Kennedy passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at his home in Washougal, WA. He was born on June 24, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Troy was 34 years old.
An eight year Clark County resident, Troy previously lived in Olympia and Cocoa Beach, Florida.
He worked as a security officer for U.S. Security, and enjoyed martial arts, video games, poker, fishing, playing softball, and hanging out with his friends. Most of all, Troy enjoyed spending time with his children.
Troy is survived by his parents, Sylvia and Andrew Redmon; children, Andrew, Tyler, Nathan, Savannah, Kameron, and Grayson; his children's mothers, Jennifer Kennedy and Hollee Kennedy; sisters, Melanie Ring, Nicole Redmon, and Amanda Redmon; special companion, Wanda Fugate and her family; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
There will be a Celebration of Troy's Life on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. at Brown's Funeral Home in Camas, WA. Viewing will be held on Tuesday from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Vault interment will take place at Fern Prairie cemetery in Camas.
To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook, please visit www.brownsfh.com. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Camas has been entrusted with arrangements.
BOYD ELLIS DECKER
Dec. 2, 1917 ~ July 26, 2008
Boyd Ellis Decker passed away at the age of 90, on July 26, 2008 at home in Vancouver, WA. He was born in Everett, WA to Robert Boyd Decker and Susan (Pease) Decker on Dec. 2, 1917.
Boyd graduated from Cottage Grove High School in Cottage Grove, OR in 1937. He attended college in Iowa, California, and Oregon. A Quaker by faith, he served in the Forest Service during World War II, then taught in Buckley School for the Physically and Mentally Challenged, receiving his discharge from the Forest Service in 1945. Boyd worked in the Eugene Oregon Post Office while attending the University of Oregon where he graduated in 1951 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He obtained his Masters plus seven years at the University of Portland.
Boyd taught in Mitchell, Oregon High School and Drain High School before coming to Evergreen High School in Vancouver in 1961 after obtaining his Library Science degree. He taught in Covington Jr. High until his retirement in 1982.
Always an athlete, Boyd was on the tennis team at U. of O. He became a runner, running three marathons. He was a Clark County Road Runner. After knee problems, he joined his wife in Volkssport Walking where he was known as the "Pink Panther" of walking. He was an avid walker, belonging to Vancouver USA Volkssporters Club, Rose City Roamers, East County Wind Walkers and Monitor Pedal Trekers.
" Boyd loved life and felt he had accomplished his goals."
Boyd is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dolores Hart Decker; three step-children, Leo and Mari Hart of Drain, OR, Patrick Hart of Cottage Grove, and Nanci Jean Carlson of Tillamook, OR and their families; and one niece, April Eastburn Oaks and husband, Mik of Coos Bay, OR.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Vernon G. Decker; one sister, Mary Decker Eames; and two nephews, Rodney Boyd Decker and John Abrams.
Special thanks to Hospice SW and our neighbors.
A Celebration of Life will be held a the Decker home on Sat., Sept. 27, 2008, 2:30-6:30 p.m., 7408 NE 70th Court, Vancouver, WA.
MARK A. KOOP
July 22, 1949 ~ Aug. 20, 2008
Mark Alan Koop passed away on August 20, 2008, in Berkeley, CA, following a brief illness. He was born on July 22, 1949, in Vancouver, WA and graduated from Columbia River High School, Reed College, University of Washington, and UCLA School of Law; and worked as an attorney.
He was known for his extraordinary depth of knowledge in diverse areas including classical music, opera, literature, and church history, to name but a few.
Mark is survived by his partner of 36 years, Todd Snow of Berkeley; mother, Bonnie Koop of Vancouver, WA; sister, Marsha (Gary) Wingate of Rock Hill, SC; brother, Robert (Shirl) of Eagle Point, OR; nephew, Brian Wingate (Carla) of Rome; and niece, Kelsey Wingate of Vancouver.
He was preceded in death by his father, A. Kenneth Koop.
ANN WISER
Nov. 27, 1915 ~ Sept. 15, 2008
Ann Wiser, 92, resident of Vancouver, WA for the past five years, passed away on Sept. 15, 2008. She was born on Nov. 27, 1915 in Vancouver, B.C., one of seven children.
Ann attended the New Heights Church and enjoyed the Young at Hearts group.
She worked as an LPN until she was 82 years old.
Ann was married
four times and outlived them all.
Ann is survived by her son, Charles Wiser and his wife, May of Vancouver, WA; and sister, Ruth Pierine of Carson City, NV.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Clay Wiser; and her son, Paul Wiser.
At her request, there will be no service. She will be interned at a later date with her son in Seattle, WA.
EUGENE ANTON FRANCK
November 10, 1933 ~ September 19, 2008
Eugene Anton Franck, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on September 19, 2008, peacefully in his sleep after his favorite meal; just the way he wanted. Gene was born on Nov. 10, 1933 to Thomas and Annie Franck in Flasher, North Dakota. He was the third of six children and spent most of his youth in Bismarck, ND where he started his first job as a paper boy at the age of eight, played various sports and graduated from St. Mary's High School. In 1951 he met the love of his life, Delores Amory, and swept her off her feet against great odds. They had five children, 4 boys and 1 girl, and eventually settled in Vancouver, WA where they lived for the last 38 years.
Gene was a hard worker from the ages of 8 to 73 and was a dedicated provider for his family. He worked in the grocery business for 45 years and retired from Vancouver Food Center in 1994. He was well known in the Vancouver downtown community as Geno, the man who could get ANY job done.
His physical strength and generosity were legendary and you rarely walked away from him empty handed. He would talk to anybody and it was hard to go somewhere without running into someone who knew him. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, police officer reserve, Jaycees, watching sports and Westerns and making money.
Above all, he cherished his family. He said they were what he was most proud of in his life. His favorite times were spent at family get-togethers and attending the activities of his children, grand- children and great-grandchildren. He was in turn greatly loved by his family and will be especially remembered in their hearts at all future family events.
Gene is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delores; children, Kenneth (Ann), James (Mary), Wade (Kathleen), Craig (Lori), and Marcene Franck; grandchildren, Lyndsay, Breanne, Chadd, April, Monica, Nathan, Adam, Patrick, Nicholas, Steven, Rebecca, Ethan, Dylan, Jenna, Bryson, Chuck, Travis; great-grandchildren, Kaed, Brynn, Cierra, Ashlyn, Jacob, Aidan and we are expecting a great-grandson, Anthony on his 75th birthday; sisters, Betty, Diane, Della, Leona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Danny.
The voice of love is not always spoken but is never really silent.
You will continue living in the hearts of those you touched,
for nothing loved is ever lost, and you were loved so much.
We rest in the belief that now you really are "too good".
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Fri., Sept. 26, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 4723 NW Franklin St., Vancouver, WA. Viewing is on Thurs., Sept. 25, 2008, 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
Memorial donations can be made in honor of a special needs great-granddaughter, Brynn, at any Columbia Credit Union.
