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NATHAN A GAUSE
June 26, 1943 ˜ December 29, 2025
Nathan A. Gause, lovingly known as Chic, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 82. He was born on June 26, 1943, in Eugene, OR, to Nathan and Evelyn Gause.
Nate proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, an experience he always considered one of the highlights of his life. Nate loved rooting for his beloved Gonzaga Bulldog basketball team, working in his yard, planting flowers, collecting all things, and driving his Corvette.
Nate is survived by his son, N. Ryan Gause; his daughter, Kerrie Pardue; his sisters, Elizabeth Dillard and Melissa Brown; his grandchildren, Nicholas Pardue and Caitlin Pardue; and his great-granddaughter, Lilli-Anne Pardue.
Nate was loved by his family, friends, and neighbors alike. He will be dearly missed. Nate will be laid to rest at Willamette National Cemetery.
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Barb Birchard Bannister
January 24, 2026
We were neighbors when we were in kindergarten through fourth grade. Same age, best friends. My first boyfriend. He was Chic. Playing in the snowing making snowmen, climbing the Bing cherry tree and sitting high above the ground eating cherries off the tree. So many more memories. I think I still may have pictures from then. Hi to Betty. Melissa was born after we moved away so I didn't know her.
My sympathy to all the family.
Leslie Jollie
January 17, 2026
I didn't know Nathan but I spent my early childhood in Hazel Dell, the Gause family were our neighbors. Betty was one of our babysitters and Melissa and I were friends even though she was older than me. I'm sorry for your loss
Kerrie Pardue
January 16, 2026
I´ll miss you forever Dad
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