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ELVA LUETTA ’TOOTS’ DVORAK
November 23, 1926 ˜ October 14, 2019
Elva Luetta Dvorak was best known to her friends and family as “Toots.”
She was born in Loup City, NE, in 1926 to Dora and Henry Miller. She was the youngest of their 14 children.
While in Nebraska, she met the “man of her dreams,” Lawrence (John) Dvorak to whom she was married for almost 74 years. In 1947, Toots and John moved to Camas with their infant daughter, Diana. She worked at the Camas mill for a short time, then came another daughter, Judi, and a son, John. Toots loved her husband and family with all her heart.
She was always baking, sewing and busy creating beautiful quilts for her three children, seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Walking into her kitchen was a treat, with fresh cinnamon rolls, apple pies and strawberry jam waiting for one and all.
Toots and John loved to dance, especially polka. Together they made many friends through their involvement in local community projects from the Camas-Washougal Historical Society to civic projects in the Camas area.
In 2002, she was honored to be named Queen of Camas Days.
Sadly, Toot’s passed away Oct. 14, 2019, with the man of her dreams at her side. She leaves a legacy of love of family and will forever be missed by Lawrence (John), Diana, Judi, John, Julie, James, Aaron, Justin, Brian, Sarah, Joyce, Sophie, Kyler, Reece, Claire, Jack, Cora, Regan, Riley, Harper and Hannah.
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6 Entries
Dear John, Diana, Judi, John & Families
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Toots was so sweet and Fun!
We remember her great laugh.
Toots had Wonderful hosting talents when we cousins came to visit from Nebraska.
Thank you for sharing her with all of us.
May your hearts be touched with Peace.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all and your families.
From Denise & Todd Arnett & Family
Diana Dobish & Paul Fergason & Family
Donna Dobish
October 26, 2019
Dear John and family,
Toots was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. You all made her very proud.
Leon, Mary and Aliceson LaFrance
Mary LaFrance
October 21, 2019
I am sorry to hear of our loss.
I lived at 1241 NW Drakeway from 1938
until August 1956.
Duane Bailie
October 21, 2019
We are so sad to learn of Toots dieing. She was special to me.With our Sympathy and love Roger And Carol
October 20, 2019
Diana and family...so sorry for your loss. I know your Mom will be greatly missed. Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Patty Smith
October 20, 2019
John and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Toots will be missed by all that knew her. My god give you comfort at this time.
She made beautiful quilts for your family to treasure.
Annice /David Sampson
October 20, 2019
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