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Shawn Patrick MacPherson

Shawn Patrick MacPherson

Dec 10, 2025

Shawn Patrick "Ooops" MacPherson

March 16,1963 – December 10, 2025

Vancouver, Washington

Shawn Patrick "Ooops" MacPherson, 62, passed away on December 10, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Born on March 16, 1963, in Portland, Oregon, Shawn lived a life marked by service, curiosity, and deep devotion to his family and community.

Shawn was a proud graduate of Battle Ground High School in Battle Ground, Washington,...

Reuben Don Gosney

Reuben Don Gosney

Feb 16, 2026

Reuben Don Gosney, 72, of Ridgefield WA passed away suddenly on Monday Morning February 16, 2026.

Reuben was born in Townsend MT, the youngest of 5 siblings to Eldon and Esther (Rippe) Gosney. He graduated from Ridgefield High School and went straight into the workforce. He worked several jobs over the years including the family-owned business Gosney’s Autobody Spa in downtown...

Neal Schoen

Neal Schoen

Jan 31, 2026

Neal Schoen, born Cornelis Schoen in Sanpoort Holland, the eldest of six children. He immigrated to the United States in 1951 with his parents and three siblings, settling in Artesia, California. Neal grew up raising cattle and he belonged to the Future Farmers of America showing his cattle at the Los Angeles Fair and other nearby fairs in California. After...

Belinda Renee Peldo

Belinda Renee Peldo

Feb 9, 2026

Belinda Renee Peldo passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 surrounded by her family at her care home. Belinda was 68 years old.

Belinda was born in Vancouver, Washington on February 28, 1957 to Reazo (Bud) and Nancy Redinger. She married Ralph Peldo on March 8, 1974. They made their home in Battle Ground, Washington where they raised their children.

Belinda is...

Wilma Nell Haddock

Wilma Nell Haddock

Feb 8, 2026

Wilma Nell Geston Haddock, Nell, was born July 11, 1937 in Sacramento, CA, to Cecil Harvey Geston and Wilma Nell Whiton Geston (McFarlan). Nell passed away on February 8, 2026 at the at the age of 88 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. 

Nell's early years were spent California where she often wandered the hills playing, picking flowers, and entertaining...

Thurman Vires

Thurman Vires

Jan 31, 2026

Thurman “Bud” Vires, of Battle Ground, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 and joined his wife, Sally, in Heaven. He was born on November 11, 1936, to John and Grace Vires in Van Lear, Kentucky.

He was the middle of seven sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his sisters Reda Winters of Louisville, Kentucky, and Joan Phelps...

Doris Anita Orefice

Doris Anita Orefice

Jan 30, 2026

Doris Orefice passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, at the age of 93. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Sal, whom she missed dearly.

Doris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family above all else. Family was the center of her world, and she found her greatest joy in time spent...

Peter Gregg

Peter Gregg

Jan 29, 2026

Peter was born in San Diego, California on November 12, 1955 to his loving parents, Peter and Dena Gregg. He had 6 siblings: Rick Gregg, Mark Notbohm, Annie Gregg (Allison), Mary Gregg (Burton), William Gregg, Amy Gregg (Carl).

Peter's early childhood in Mission Bay was adventuresome. Trips to the Salton Sea and Mission Bay beach, regular excursions to the San Diego...

Alan Charles Strickfaden

Alan Charles Strickfaden

Jan 28, 2026

Alan (Al) Charles Strickfaden was born on January 26, 1933, one of four boys born to modest and loving parents in Detroit, Michigan.

Raised in the Depression-era, he put himself through University of Detroit Jesuit High School and the University of Detroit by running a paper route and working at the post office after school. He eventually earned a degree in...

Mary Annette Dye

Mary Annette Dye

Jan 16, 2026

Mary Annette Dye, 66, of Woodland, WA passed into eternity peacefully at home on the evening of January 16, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Canyonville, Oregon to Eugene and Eileen Dye. Annette attended the Woodland School District. As a child, Annette was very social. She enjoyed adventurous activities such as making mud pies, roller skating, and...

Charzette Marie Vanderpool

Charzette Marie Vanderpool

Jan 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Charzette Vanderpool

Charzette Vanderpool (Kilgore), age 68, passed away unexpectedly in her home in Woodland, Washington, on Thursday, January 15th, 2026. Her sudden passing leaves a deep ache in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Charzette was a remarkable woman. Independent, strong-willed, and deeply devoted, she lived her life with quiet determination and fierce loyalty...

Patrick Joseph Lee

Patrick Joseph Lee

Jan 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Patrick “Pat” or “Paddy” Lee, who departed this life on January 14, 2026.

Paddy’s story began in a small village in the west of Ireland, where he was born and raised. At just 16 years old, in 1962, he bravely set out on his own for a new...

Marilee Margaret Kelsey

Marilee Margaret Kelsey

Jan 11, 2026

Marilee was born March 27th, 1940 in rural Oregon. She passed away on January 11th, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington. She lived her entire life in Oregon, mostly in Hermiston / Pendleton area. She was employed in her early years as a meat wrapper in a local grocery store / butcher shop. She met Daniel Kelsey and was wed. Daniel was...

Ronald Leslie Lindberg

Ronald Leslie Lindberg

Jan 5, 2026

Ronald Leslie Lindberg was called to his heavenly home on January 5th, 2026. He died a peaceful death surrounded by his family.

Ron was born August 23rd, 1950. He graduated from Battle Ground High School alongside his sister, Mary, while serving in the National Guard until 1975. He lived and raised his family in Clark County.

Ron was preceded in death by...

Thomas Lee Ferguson

Thomas Lee Ferguson

Jan 4, 2026

It is with great sadness that our father, Thomas (Tom) Lee Ferguson quietly passed away, January 4th, 2026.

Tom was born in Seattle on November 24th, 1931 to Beatrice Ferguson & Frank Ferguson. He attended Queen Anne High School in Seattle. Shortly after graduation, he married his sweetheart, Helene Marget Monson in 1951. After 54 years of marriage, she passed away...

Lauren Kay Danielson

Lauren Kay Danielson

Jan 4, 2026

Lauren Kay Danielson passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on August 18, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Lauren grew up with a nurturing spirit that would define her life. She graduated from Bingham High School and worked in a variety of retail roles before finding her true calling...

Rebecca Smith Bocchino

Rebecca Smith Bocchino

Jan 1, 2026

Rebecca S. Bocchino passed away on January 1, 2026 at Emanuel Hospital in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Lexington, Kentucky on February 22, 1958 to Bernice and Owen Smith, who both preceded her in death. She grew up in Lexington with her brothers, Buford and Pat, and sisters, Nancy and BJ.

Early in her life, Rebecca developed a passion for...

Daniel Wayne Meyers

Daniel Wayne Meyers

Dec 27, 2025

Dan was born May 7th, 1957 in Basin, Wyoming to parents Jack and Darline Meyers. He died peacefully at his home in Longview, Washington on December 27, 2025.

When Dan was almost a year old, his family moved to Woodland, Washington where he attended his schooling. While in high school Dan worked for his dad pumping gas at Jack’s Texico.

He was...

Martha Aline Christianson

Martha Aline Christianson

Dec 27, 2025

Martha Aline Christianson born on November 24,1949 in Glasgow, Kentucky to Windford and Maydell Baylous. She loved playing with her cousins and going out to the old farm as a young girl.

The family moved to Ashland ,KY and she finished school. She then went to College and got her degree. She worked for Dewilis Industries for 41 years. She retired...

Irvin Walfred Ritola

Irvin Walfred Ritola

Dec 26, 2025

Irvin Walfred Ritola, 79, of Yacolt, WA, passed away suddenly at home on Dec. 26, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1946, to Charles and Sophie (Niska) Ritola in Gackle, ND. He married Ethel Marie Ruonavaara on Jan. 1, 1969, in Brush Prairie, WA. He was a lifelong member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and enjoyed visiting with...