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1926
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2008
Virginia Wechner Obituary
She was born March 25, 1926, in Portland to Claude D. and Cora K. Howes, educated in Portland public schools and worked in several clerical positions in that area.
She married William B. Wechner in 1952 and moved to Longview in 1962. She is survived by her husband at home; two sons, David L. Wechner of Vancouver and Bradley L. and his wife, Karen Wechner of Veneta, Ore.; a grandson, Ryan Dittmer of Vancouver; and a sister, Anne Hughes of Arlington, Ore.
Virginia was a homemaker, involved in many activities with friends and family. She loved golfing, gardening, traveling and baking, especially fancy Christmas cookies generously shared with others. She enjoyed senior aerobics at the YMCA, volunteered many hours at St. John Medical Center, taught English as a second language and served as a Cub Scout den mother.
She was a member of Longview Community Church, active in Women's Fellowship and Ruth Circle.
Virginia was much loved and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Longview Community Church. Private interment will take place at Willamette National Cemetery. Columbia Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donation to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 27088, Seattle, WA 27088.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Wechner
4 Entries
Kathy Oberg
November 5, 2008
Bill & Family,
I am sorry to hear about Virginia. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Take care of one another.
Always,
Kathy Oberg
Kay Green
October 26, 2008
Virginia was a special lady. She was a good golfer and was a member of the Mint Valley Nine Holers until she was unable to join us. I will miss her. My sympathy goes to the family.
kay Busackl
October 23, 2008
It was good to know Virginia through the years at Community Church. She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are for Bill and the family.
Ken O'Hollaren
October 23, 2008
Bill,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please take good care-
best regards,
Ken & Denise O'Hollaren
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