OBITUARIES

May 19, 2026

Billie Jean Zimmerly (Don't you dare call her Billie), Age 84, passed away on May 19, 2026, In Vancouver, Washington. Jean was born on October 18, 1941, in Murphy, North Carolina.

Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with her strength, kindness, and unwavering faith.

One of her favorite sayings and guiding verses...

May 27, 2026

Rocky Hanes, 72, passed away peacefully at his home in Battle Ground, Washington on May 27, 2026. Born on December 21, 1953, in Vancouver, Washington, he lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, and a deeply grateful heart.

He spent his career as a skilled craftsman, eventually retiring from the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. His passion...

May 14, 2026

  Donna Marie Smit went home to her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2026, at the age of 85. Though we grieve our own loss of one we loved so dearly, we celebrate her incredible gain.

  Donna was born January 10, 1941 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Laudie V. and Mildred C. Kovash. She spent her first eight years...

May 13, 2026

Dakota (Hart) Deschamps

May 1, 1995 – May 13, 2026

Dakota (Hart) Deschamps, 31, of La Center, Washington, passed away on May 13, 2026. 

Dakota is survived by his parents, Doug and Katrina Deschamps; his brother, Dustin Deschamps; and his sisters, Demica Deschamps and Deja Deschamps.

Dakota was previously a member of Laborers Local Union 737 and worked with Hoffman Construction, Inc. He was...

May 6, 2026

Jim passed away peacefully on May 6, surrounded by family and embraced by love and gratitude for a life well lived. He was 88 years old.

Jim was born on December 30, 1937, to Ceasar and Julia Allais. He grew up in North Portland alongside his sister, Anna Rose, and brother, Walt. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1956....

May 5, 2026

Carol Jean Wilson

December 22, 1938 - May 5, 2026

Carol (Larkins) Wilson passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at her Battle Ground home on May 5, at the age of 87. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Carol was born on December 22, 1938 in Olympia, Washington to Richard Larkins and Margarete (Harder) Larkins; she was the...

May 5, 2026

Elizabeth Anne Dauw passed away peacefully on the morning of May 5th, 2026 at the age of 66. She passed after a two-year fight with Pancreatic cancer.

Elizabeth was able to spend a final couple of days with some members of her family before passing

Born and raised in Wallaceburg, Ontario Canada. She graduated with a Masters of Music, Orchestral Conducting and...

May 1, 2026

Walter Pete Smick, 77, passed away on May 1st, 2026 in Vancouver, WA. He was born to Peter and Amy Smick on March 17th in Vancouver, WA.

Walter, known to family and friends as Butch or Wally, grew up in Moulton Falls, WA. He spent his childhood playing with his twin sister, Linda, and older sister, Pat in the woods and...

Apr 28, 2026

Thomas Michael Dordan, 72, of Brush Prairie, Washington, passed away April 28, 2026 after a courageous 6-1/2 year long battle with cancer: first multiple myeloma, then myelodysplastic syndrome, and finally acute myeloid leukemia. He died at home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in the doctor’s office on May 17, 1953 to Gerald (Jerry) Patrick and Alice Zella (Slonecker)...

Apr 27, 2026

Gary Ray Bender, 73, passed away on April 27th, 2026 in Brush Prairie, WA. He was born to Ronald and Carol Potter Bender on January 11th, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM.

As a young teen he was pricked in his heart by the Holy Spirit, he then began searching for a living and saving faith. God led him to Alaska and at...

Apr 14, 2026

Josephine Adele Wood passed away very peacefully in the early morning of April 14, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on February 22, 1933, in Whitehall, Montana.

Adele, her preferred name, grew up in Burien, Washington. As a youth, she loved to draw. She especially loved drawing in pencil and her beloved cat “Boots.” Her love of art,...

Apr 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026

Jake Roest passed away on April 12, 2026 at the age of 86. He was named Jacobus Pieter, born on December 21, 1939 to Cornelius and Gertrude Roest in Zoeterwoude, The Netherlands. He was the second of 6 sons and was raised on a dairy farm.

Jake and his family immigrated to San Diego, California in 1956 with hopes of finding...

Apr 10, 2026

Gary Raymond Ek passed away to his heavenly home on April 10, 2026 at the age of 78, after a short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 23, 1948 in Vancouver, WA and lived in Vancouver his entire life. He was in the Army Reserves for 6 years and worked as a carpenter and general contractor until retirement.

Gary was...

Apr 1, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Kristine Perry. She departed this life on April 1, 2026 after a long and arduous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife and mother, a bright light that touched countless lives through her time on this Earth, and she is dearly missed.

Her memorial service will be held in...

Apr 1, 2026

Lucas Anthony Levanen, 18 was raised in Yacolt, Washington and recently resided in Elmo, Montana. He was called to his heavenly home on April 1, 2026, in Lakeside, Montana.

Lucas was born on August 26, 2007, to Peter and Jeannie Levanen. He is survived by his parents and nine siblings. Sisters; Rachel (Ivan) Anderzen with Marcus Solve of Palmer, Alaska, Kate,...

Mar 31, 2026

Leland Paul Heidegger was born on August 24, 1952 in Ontario, OR to Albert Heidegger and Dorothy (Blakeman).

He lived a life of complicated health problems but whole heartedly embraced working as a logger, farmer, dairyman, and large equipment operator. He was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and looked so forward to hearing his Sunday sermons. He lived...

Mar 4, 2026

Pamela Helen (Lindsay) Poelvoorde was born April 1, 1952, in Vancouver, Washington, to Roy Jacob and Patricia Helen (Sly) Lindsay. She passed peacefully with family by her side on March 4, 2026.

Pam grew up on 50th Avenue in Vancouver on the family farm first homesteaded by her great-grandfather in 1862. She attended elementary school at the former one-room brick Pleasant...

Feb 28, 2026

Marlin James Cookman, known affectionately to friends and family as “Jim”, passed away on February 28, 2026, while in hospice in Brush Prairie, Washington. Born on June 12, 1933, in Bisbee, North Dakota, to Hosea and Eleanora Cookman. He was 92 years old. Jim lived a long and fulfilling life defined by service, devotion, and a remarkable retirement.

Jim was a...

Feb 26, 2026

Yanney, Gayla Jane (Hanson)

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gayla (Gay) Jane Yanney, 92, a beloved member of our family, church and education community, who left us while surrounded by family, and entered the gates of heaven and the presence of Jesus her Savior on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Battle...