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RALPH DEAN TRENARY
November 16, 1930 ˜ August 26, 2025
Ralph Dean Trenary, 94, of Vancouver, Wa passed away on August 26 at his home.
Ralph was born November 16, 1930 in Fristoe Missouri to Guy and Gertrude Trenary. The family left in 1934 arriving in Vancouver in 1942.
Ralph graduated from Vancouver High School in 1949. He worked at Camas Papermill for 37 years and had Kustom Machining as a home business.
Ralph and Barbara Grant married at Glad Tidings Church in 1952 on Barbara’s parents 50th anniversary. Their marriage lasted for 60 years. They had three children, Alan (Becky), Janine Budahl (Rick), and Craig. Ralph has six grandchildren, Sarah Trenary, Grant Trenary. Ian Budahl (Rebecca), Allison Trenary, Rachael (Brad) Naaf, and Alex (Nicole) Budahl. Ralph also had two great grandchildren, Eugene Budahl, son of Ian and Rebecca Budahl, and Lincoln Budahl, son of Alex and Nicole Budahl, both born this year.
Ralph’s Celebration of Life will be at Summit View NW Gospel Church at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary on Saturday November 8. 7701 NE 182nd Ave Vancouver, WA. Reception to follow.
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Ralph H. Trenary, III
October 13, 2025
Condolences from the Ralph H. Trenary (Guy's twin brother) branch of the family. I am blessed to have been introduced to Alan in recent years. Best wishes to all.
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