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KAREN “CORKEY” ANN RHODEHOUSE
June 18, 1947 ˜ December 2, 2024
Corkey Rhodehouse passed away on Dec. 2 2024, at the age of 77, in Vancouver, WA. She was born on June 18,1947, the sixth of seven children.
At about 14 years of age, she met one of her neighbors, Gary Rhodehouse. That meeting started a relationship that carried them through 57 years of marriage, and two daughters.
Corkey was employed for many years, at the Minute Marts in Vancouver where she met and formed lasting and loving relationship with many people. Those who knew her well, will always smile when remembering her favorite hand gesture!
Corkey is proceeded in death by her husband Gary, her father, and mother, and four siblings.
She is survived by two daughters Patty Rhodehouse, of Washougal, and Sherry Sprague of Vancouver, five grandchildren; Ashley Bazurto, Kayley Bazurto, Taylor Cramer, Brady Cramer, and Brenden Cramer.
A celebration of life will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Washington, at 3 P.M, on Saturday Dec. 28th, at 3.
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Rosalie (Reedy) Ripley
December 31, 2024
I didn´t know, corky, but grew up across the street from Gary roadhouse and babysat him. Last time I saw Gary was at the funeral of Tommy Ezetta in 2019. Some old neighborhood memories.
Patty
December 31, 2024
I miss you more than you'll ever know.
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