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1921
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2007
Elva Richardson Obituary
She was born Jan. 3, 1921, in Kelso to Frank and Mary (Rewey) Baum and lived her entire life in Southwest Washington.
Elva enjoyed crocheting, sewing and knitting. Her greatest joys were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Elva is survived by four of her five children, Sandra A. Burgess of Kelso, Arland D. Richardson of Woodland, Ronald K. Richardson of Longview and Alan J. Richardson of Shreveport, La.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Norma Richardson of Chehalis and Verna Lentz of Pahrump, Nev.; and a brother, Delbert Baum of Kelso.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry J. Richardson; two brothers, Donald and Raymond Baum; and two sisters, Evelyn Konen and Iva Peterson.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Columbia Funeral Service chapel, 1105 Maple St., in Longview.
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Brad and Jimmie Wood
September 19, 2007
Alan and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your mom is one of God's little angels now and can watch over ALL of you from above. You are in our hearts our thoughts and our prayers.
September 18, 2007
To the family of Elva M. Richardson:
Those who have died will never be forgotten. Their sacrifice will live on forever in the hearts of all who cherish Freedom.
Lower Columbia DAR Ladies(Kelso/Longview,WA)
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