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LOIS HETRICK Obituary

Lois Kuhl Hetrick Of Vancouver, WA, passed away on February 7, 2011 at the age of 92. She was born to Otto F. and Marie M. Kuhl on March 2, 1918. She graduated from Stadium High School and the College of Puget Sound in Tacoma. On August 16, 1941 she married her classmate, Bruce S. Hetrick. Following WW II, they moved to Roseburg, OR, in 1947. Lois managed their dental practice until retirement in 1973 when they moved to Kellogg, OR. In 1986 they moved to Woodburn, OR, and in 2002, Lois moved to Vancouver, WA. Lois was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed traveling and gardening. She is predeceased by her parents, sister, Betty K. Richards, brother Carl F. Kuhl, and husband of 49 years, Dr. Bruce S. Hetrick. Surviving are her four children, Carol, of Santa Monica, CA; Martha Bremner (Ronald), of Vancouver, WA; Beverly Hetrick-Oosterveld (Henry), of Bernardsville, NJ; Edward (Ellen), of New City, NY; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Cremation and interment will be private. Donations may be made to: Pacific Northwest Chapter - Arthritis Foundation, 115 NE 100th Street, Suite 350, Seattle, WA, 98125.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 13, 2011.

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Beverly Hetrick-Oosterveld

February 18, 2011

Dear Mom, I am still sorting through my memories of you - both personal and in all the things you "saved." I am really enjoying revisiting all the things you did growing up in Tacoma. As an athlete you were formidable and ubiquitous. As a student you were "in the game" with your awards and accomplishments, from Jason Lee Jr. HS through graduate school. As an officer in many organizations - from honor societies, sororities, and as president of the Women's Athletic Association at CPS, you were certainly involved, organized and elected by your peers. My biggest surprise was your job as a society correspondent to the Tacoma New Tribune. All this was just the beginning for a busy and productive adult life....thanks for the memories and love.

Ann Oosterveld

February 15, 2011

Lois, we had the honor of meeting you once when you came to Canada to see your daughter marry into our family. We send your sympathy to your family and know that you will be greatly missed by your children. God has blessed you and your family greatly. Gordon & Ann Oosterveld and family

Bradley Oosterveld

February 14, 2011

Grandma, although I was not able to see you over the past few years, I was certainly able to feel your presence and guidance through the wonderful children that you raised.

Bradley Oosterveld

February 14, 2011

Grandma, although I was not able to see you for the last couple of years, I certainly was able to feel your presence and guidance through the wonderful children that you raised.

Henry Oosterveld

February 14, 2011

Lois, it has been an honor and a previlege to be a part of your family.

And thanks for introducing me to mushrooms.

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