OBITUARIES

Apr 14, 2026

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

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Bonnie Jean Penrod, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother(GG) on February 26, 2026. 

Bonnie was born in Dallas, Oregon and grew up in the Dallas-Salem area. She had a beautiful voice and as a child sang as much as possible, even singing on the radio. In 1952, she married...

Feb 26, 2026

David Franklin Wesley, affectionately known as Dave, was born on December 6, 1938, in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. He peacefully left this world on February 26, 2026, at his home in Battle Ground, Washington.

Throughout his life, Dave worked diligently at the Ford Motors company in Milpitas, California, in the Quality Control Department, until its closure in the mid-1980s. His commitment to his...

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...

Feb 10, 2026

Forrest “Vern” Cole passed away on February 10, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aloma Cole; his parents, Forrest and Amanda Cole; and his brother, Donald Cole. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Matt Hoffmann, and his cherished grandchildren, Amanda and Cole Hoffmann. Vern spent his working years as a skilled cement mason,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...