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1936
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2008
Willard VanHorn Obituary
He was born Nov. 4, 1936, in Woodson, Ore., and was adopted by Floyd and Esther Van Horn. He moved to the local area 60 years ago, graduating from Kelso High School in 1955.
Mr. Van Horn was an upholster and small appliance repairman for Goodwill Industries for more than 35 years. He enjoyed attending community fairs, estate sales, youth softball games and family gatherings. He enjoyed trips to the beach and cheering for his friends in Special Olympics. He was quiet, kind and easy-going. He loved animals. He was a member of Joint Heirs Christian Fellowship, a travel group, the grange hall and the YMCA Club.
He is survived by the love of his life and companion of 27 years, Madalene Keener of Longview; three brothers, T. Art Kouva, Everett Kouva and R. Jack Kouva, all of Woodburn, Ore.; a sister, Evelyn Kouva of San Angelo, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Mr. Van Horn was preceded in death by his birth parents, John and Ina Kouva; two sisters, Ellen and Easter Kouva; and a brother, John R. Kouva.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Columbia Funeral Service with the Rev. Bill Wells officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics.
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Dennis Hanhi
March 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Priscilla Bowman
March 1, 2008
Sympathy and condolences to family and friends of Willard. His father and my grandmother were brother and sister. Cousin Priscilla Erickson Bowman.
Rosie Lee
March 1, 2008
We are so sorry for the early death. We didn,t know he had cancer. Willard was my mothers first cousin, when he was adopted he became my first cousin. I had good memories of the past. Rosie
jeanne fox
February 29, 2008
im so sorry about his death, i am a friend and have known madeline for a quite sometime with will,,,may God bless us all,,,,,
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