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Page A6 - The Relector - January 16, 2013 Please visit our website at evergreenmemorialgardens.com Evergreen Memorial Gardens A Tradition of Family Ours & Yours for 61 years AND CREMATION NEEDS FOR ALL YOUR CEMETERY, FUNERAL Since 1952 1101 NE 112TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER, WA • 360.892.6060 Masses: Sun 8:30 am ~ Wed 6pm 360.553.8762 Thank you for helping reach goal Keep Kids Cozy, would like to thank the following individu- als and businesses for their sup- port, which helped us reach our goal of 170 coats and 100 back- packs for Battle Ground students. Benefactor is the TODAY Foundation: Battle Ground Education As- sociation Carol & Jeff Hudson Our Business Support: Old Town Burger Literary Leftovers Coughlin Custom Cabinets Our Friends and Family: Marion Merrel Margaret Varkados Ellen & Robert Joslin Tom & Collette Gubala Sheila Johansen Denton & Judy Hanford Richard & Glenda Robbins Brad & Stacey Bissell John & Carolyn Gipson Steve Gubala Linda & Michael Terrell Delores Ferrante Karl & Joan Hamelmann Ann Varkados D.R. & Joyce Bissell Diane Eaden Justin&Mag Stormogipson Paul & Judy Kuter Dennis & Fe Hudson Juliana Bissell Mitchell Eaden Stephen & Carol Calkins Jennifer Hudson Norm & Denise Wells Nick & Barb Welsh Debra Zahnle Brett & Susan Bissell Ron & Jo Hudson Tracy Gipson Bernard Bloom Jerry & Loretta Potts Mike & Jeanette Alderson Kathleen Lee Lowell Neufeld Cascadia Cremation & Burial Services 360.213.2060 Vancouver, WA. • Exceptional Services • Reasonable Prices • Locally Owned Clark County’s Lowest Priced Cremation Service—From $599 (Plus sales tax. Includes containers and crematory.) Pre-Arrangement Plans Available John Richard (Dick) Rinta Sr. Born August 16, 1927 in Aberdeen, WA, to Arvo and Ruth (Uhri) Rinta, Dick Rinta died January 9, 2013. Dick attended schools in Kelso and Winlock, WA, and graduated from Winlock High School. He was a member of the US Marine Corp in 1946-47, then graduated from Washington State College with a degree in Dairy Science, class of 1951. It was at the college dairy barn that he met his wife Carolyn Womack. ey married September 16, 1951, at Castle Rock, WA. He began dairy farming in Lexington, Kelso in 1955, then at Yacolt, WA, delivering Jersey milk in glass bottles in North Clark County between 1960 and 1972. He then shipped his product to Fred Meyer until 1975. Several of his registered Jerseys made national milk production records. Dick then raised alfalfa hay and grain in eastern Klickitat County at SixProng during the late ‘70s until 2003. He retired in Toledo, WA, then the family farm near Yacolt. Dick loved dairy cows and farming all his life. He especially enjoyed entertaining his children’s friends and nieces and nephews on his farm. Most of all, he loved his family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, daughter Kathleen Rinta, sons John (Debbie) Rinta and Will (Dianne) Rinta of Yacolt, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, brother Arnold (Phyllis) Rinta of Woodinville, sisters Marilyn (Dan) Rose of Marysville and Judy (Howard) Heflin of Woodinville, sister-in-law June Rinta of Chehalis, and many beloved nieces and nephews and their children. He was prededed in death by by his parents and his brother Hugh Rinta, and his nephew Rod Rinta of Chehalis. ere will be no service at his request. Cremation is to take place with ashes to be scattered on the Yacolt farm. Leah Larsen Leah Larsen, 90, of Battle Ground, WA, passed away on Jan. 11, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed away at home with her family by her side. Leah was born on Jan. 8, 1923 in Bismark, ND—one of 13 children. The family moved to Bingen, WA, in 1935. She worked for Dickies Farm in Bingen, WA. Leah married Ivan Larsen in 1945 and they moved to Battle Ground in 1959. One of Leah’s passions was gardening. She raised an acre of vegetables for over 50 years. Raising pickling cucumbers was her pride and joy, along with growing dahlias, gladiolas and roses. Her other passion was crocheting doilies, potholders, bedpreads, afghans and tablecloths which she freely gave away as gifts. Leah is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ivan, her daughter Linda and son Chris of Battle Ground, granddaughter Heidi Larsen, sisters Erma Huot, Esther Hansen and Viola Starkey, and brother Frank (Fran) Schuh. Funeral services will be January 18, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Leah Larsen to SW Hospice, local food bank or charity of your choice. HOLIDAY DEADLINES The Reflector January 23 rd publication January 23 rd publication For For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Retail & Classified Display Ads: Wed., Jan. 16, 11 a.m. Legal Publications: Thurs., Jan. 17, 5 p.m. Classified Line Ads: Fri., Jan. 18, 10 a.m. JENNIFER MARIE SWARTZ Jennifer Marie Swartz, 33, died Dec. 31, 2012. She was a seven-year resident of Battle Ground and was born Aug. 7, 1979, in San Bernadino, CA. Swartz is survived by her husband, Peter; daughters, Kimberley Marie and Hai- ley Marie; son, Trevor James; father, James. M. Tennison; mother and step-father, Cathie and Mike Luckner; her mater- nal grandparents, Charles and Patricia Reed; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Tenni- son; and sister, Sarah Tennison. A Celebration of Life ser- vice will be held at a later date when Swartz’s husband, Peter, has recovered from the accident. Brown’s Funeral Home in Cam- as is handling arrangements. Jenny and Brandon Blakeman, Bat- tle Ground, a boy, Levi Michael Blake- man, Dec. 20, 2012, 8 lbs., 6 oz. Wendy and Joe Rhoades, Yacolt, a boy, Hugh Marvin Rhoades, Nov. 29, 2012, 6 lbs., 9 oz. Karalee and Kent Johnson, Brush Prairie, a girl, Sophie Lorraine John- son, Dec. 22, 2012, 8 lbs., 1 oz. Jessica and Grant Bjur, a boy, Grayson James Bjur, Dec. 19, 2012, 8 lbs., 1 oz. Leah Viola Fletcher Leah Viola Fletcher (Simpson) passed away on Jan. 2, 2013 at age 84. She was born in Lake City, IA, on May 28, 1928 to Ethel Mangee and Charles Simpson. However; she was raised by her grandma, Elizabeth Johnson Simpson in the Orchards, Five Corners area. While a toddler, she lived in Aberdeen, WA, and then as a child she moved to Vancouver, WA. Leah was a witty, independent, charming mom, wife, daughter, grandma and great-grandma. She enjoyed the simple things in life—cooking, gardening, playing bingo, card games, listening to records, watching her programs on television, taking care of her dog and crochet. She crocheted everything from blankets to pot holders, she was very talented. She loved to do crafts, make candy wreaths at Christmas time and pumpkins at Halloween. She enjoyed decorating for Christmas with snowflakes, lights in her home and singing stuffed animals. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, you could find Leah at the bingo hall. She was an avid bingo player who hated the number N33. In her younger days, she enjoyed getting all dressed up and going skating at Golden Skate. In fact, this is where she met her husband, Frank Emory Fletcher. They were married August 27, 1946, and were married for 39 years. Frank passed away in 1985. She was mainly a mother, wife, and grandma, however, she did also work for Northwest Packing from about 1977 to 1983. Leah Fletcher is survived by children; Cody Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, Kash Fletcher and Nona Hust. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Kathleen Keller, Jeanine Fox, Ron Keller, Roy Keller, Debbie Golson, Dena Bailey, Frank Fletcher, John Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Amanda Moore, Aaron Hust, Karen Hust, Rachel Hust, and many great-grandchildren. Leah is preceded in death by her husband Frank Emory Fletcher, her parents Ethel Mangee and Charles Simpson, Grandma Elizabeth Johnson Simpson, daughter Sharon Keller and grandson Micheal Fletcher. The family plans a small gathering at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. You Can Shed Tears or... By Unknown Author You can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday. You can remember her and only that she’s gone or you can cherish her memory and let it live on You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back or you can do what she’d want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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Please visit our website at evergreenmemorialgardens.com
EvergreenMemorial Gardens
A Traditionof FamilyOurs & Yours for 61 years
AND CREMATION NEEDSFOR ALL YOUR CEMETERY, FUNERAL
Since 1952
1101 NE 112TH AVENUE, VANCOUVER, WA • 360.892.6060
Masses: Sun 8:30 am ~ Wed 6pm
360.553.8762
Thank you for helping reach goal Keep Kids Cozy, would like to thank the following individu-als and businesses for their sup-port, which helped us reach our goal of 170 coats and 100 back-packs for Battle Ground students. Benefactor is the TODAY Foundation:Battle Ground Education As-sociationCarol & Jeff HudsonOur Business Support:Old Town BurgerLiterary LeftoversCoughlin Custom CabinetsOur Friends and Family:Marion MerrelMargaret VarkadosEllen & Robert JoslinTom & Collette GubalaSheila JohansenDenton & Judy HanfordRichard & Glenda RobbinsBrad & Stacey BissellJohn & Carolyn GipsonSteve GubalaLinda & Michael TerrellDelores FerranteKarl & Joan HamelmannAnn VarkadosD.R. & Joyce BissellDiane EadenJustin&Mag StormogipsonPaul & Judy KuterDennis & Fe HudsonJuliana BissellMitchell EadenStephen & Carol CalkinsJennifer HudsonNorm & Denise WellsNick & Barb WelshDebra ZahnleBrett & Susan BissellRon & Jo HudsonTracy GipsonBernard BloomJerry & Loretta PottsMike & Jeanette AldersonKathleen LeeLowell Neufeld
Cascadia Cremation& Burial Services
360.213.2060Vancouver, WA.
• ExceptionalServices• Reasonable
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Clark County’s Lowest PricedCremation Service—From $599(Plus sales tax. Includes containers and crematory.)
Pre-Arrangement Plans Available
John Richard (Dick) Rinta Sr.Born August 16, 1927 in Aberdeen, WA,
to Arvo and Ruth (Uhri) Rinta, Dick Rinta died January 9, 2013.
Dick attended schools in Kelso and Winlock, WA, and graduated from Winlock High School. He was a member of the US Marine Corp in 1946-47, then graduated from Washington State College with a degree in Dairy Science, class of 1951. It was at the college dairy barn that he met his wife Carolyn Womack. �ey married September
16, 1951, at Castle Rock, WA.He began dairy farming in Lexington, Kelso in 1955, then at Yacolt,
WA, delivering Jersey milk in glass bottles in North Clark County between 1960 and 1972. He then shipped his product to Fred Meyer until 1975. Several of his registered Jerseys made national milk production records.
Dick then raised alfalfa hay and grain in eastern Klickitat County at SixProng during the late ‘70s until 2003. He retired in Toledo, WA, then the family farm near Yacolt. Dick loved dairy cows and farming all his life. He especially enjoyed entertaining his children’s friends and nieces and nephews on his farm. Most of all, he loved his family.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn, daughter Kathleen Rinta, sons John (Debbie) Rinta and Will (Dianne) Rinta of Yacolt, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, brother Arnold (Phyllis) Rinta of Woodinville, sisters Marilyn (Dan) Rose of Marysville and Judy (Howard) Heflin of Woodinville, sister-in-law June Rinta of Chehalis, and many beloved nieces and nephews and their children.
He was prededed in death by by his parents and his brother Hugh Rinta, and his nephew Rod Rinta of Chehalis.
�ere will be no service at his request. Cremation is to take place with ashes to be scattered on the Yacolt farm.
Leah LarsenLeah Larsen, 90, of Battle Ground, WA, passed away on Jan. 11, 2013
after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. She passed away at home with her family by her side.
Leah was born on Jan. 8, 1923 in Bismark, ND—one of 13 children. The family moved to Bingen, WA, in 1935. She worked for Dickies
Farm in Bingen, WA. Leah married Ivan Larsen in 1945 and they moved to Battle Ground in 1959.
One of Leah’s passions was gardening. She raised an acre of vegetables for over 50 years. Raising pickling cucumbers was her
pride and joy, along with growing dahlias, gladiolas and roses. Her other passion was crocheting doilies, potholders, bedpreads, afghans
and tablecloths which she freely gave away as gifts.Leah is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ivan, her daughter Linda and son Chris of Battle Ground, granddaughter
Heidi Larsen, sisters Erma Huot, Esther Hansen and Viola Starkey, and brother Frank (Fran) Schuh.
Funeral services will be January 18, 2013, at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Leah Larsen to SW Hospice, local food bank or charity of your choice.
HOLIDAYDEADLINES
The ReflectorJanuary 23rd
publicationJanuary 23rd
publication
ForFor
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Retail & Classified Display Ads: Wed., Jan. 16, 11 a.m.Legal Publications: Thurs., Jan. 17, 5 p.m.Classified Line Ads: Fri., Jan. 18, 10 a.m.
JENNIFER MARIE SWARTZJennifer Marie Swartz, 33,
died Dec. 31, 2012. She was a seven-year resident of Battle
Ground and was born Aug. 7, 1979, in San Bernadino, CA. Swartz is survived by her husband, Peter; daughters,
Kimberley Marie and Hai-ley Marie; son, Trevor James; father, James. M. Tennison; mother and step-father, Cathie and Mike Luckner; her mater-nal grandparents, Charles and Patricia Reed; her paternal grandmother, Margaret Tenni-son; and sister, Sarah Tennison. A Celebration of Life ser-vice will be held at a later date when Swartz’s husband, Peter, has recovered from the accident. Brown’s Funeral Home in Cam-as is handling arrangements.
Jenny and Brandon Blakeman, Bat-tle Ground, a boy, Levi Michael Blake-man, Dec. 20, 2012, 8 lbs., 6 oz.
Wendy and Joe Rhoades, Yacolt, a boy, Hugh Marvin Rhoades, Nov. 29, 2012, 6 lbs., 9 oz.
Karalee and Kent Johnson, Brush Prairie, a girl, Sophie Lorraine John-son, Dec. 22, 2012, 8 lbs., 1 oz.
Jessica and Grant Bjur, a boy, Grayson James Bjur, Dec. 19, 2012, 8 lbs., 1 oz.
Leah Viola FletcherLeah Viola Fletcher
(Simpson) passed away on Jan. 2, 2013 at age 84. She was born in Lake City, IA, on May 28, 1928 to Ethel Mangee and Charles Simpson. However; she was raised by her grandma, Elizabeth Johnson Simpson in the Orchards, Five Corners area. While a toddler, she lived in Aberdeen, WA, and then as a child she moved to Vancouver, WA.
Leah was a witty, independent, charming mom, wife, daughter, grandma and great-grandma. She enjoyed the simple things in life—cooking, gardening, playing bingo, card games, listening to records, watching her programs on television, taking care of her dog and crochet. She crocheted everything from blankets to pot holders, she was very talented. She loved to do crafts, make candy wreaths at Christmas time and pumpkins at Halloween. She enjoyed decorating for Christmas with snowflakes, lights in her home and singing stuffed animals. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, you could find Leah at the bingo hall. She was an avid bingo player who hated the number N33.
In her younger days, she enjoyed getting all dressed up and going skating at Golden Skate. In fact, this is where she met her husband, Frank Emory Fletcher. They were married August 27, 1946, and were married for 39 years. Frank passed away in 1985.
She was mainly a mother, wife, and grandma, however, she did also work for Northwest Packing from about 1977 to 1983.
Leah Fletcher is survived by children; Cody Fletcher, Jack Fletcher, Kash Fletcher and Nona Hust. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Kathleen Keller, Jeanine Fox, Ron Keller, Roy Keller, Debbie Golson, Dena Bailey, Frank Fletcher, John Fletcher, Josh Fletcher, Amanda Moore, Aaron Hust, Karen Hust, Rachel Hust, and many great-grandchildren.
Leah is preceded in death by her husband Frank Emory Fletcher, her parents Ethel Mangee and Charles Simpson, Grandma Elizabeth Johnson Simpson, daughter Sharon Keller and grandson Micheal Fletcher.
The family plans a small gathering at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
You Can Shed Tears or...By Unknown Author
You can shed tears that she is gone
or you can smile because she has lived
You can close your eyes and pray that she’ll come back
Or you can open your eyes and see all she’s left
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her and only that she’s gone
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
or you can do what she’d want:
smile,
open your eyes,
love
and go on.
