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Camas woman is fondly remembered by employees at local businesses

Jean Zawistowski was a frequent customer at Burgerville and Safeway

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Elena Ephlin, a checker at Safeway in Camas, recently wore purple in honor of Jean Zawistowski, a frequent customer who died at the age of 91, Dec. 21. Purple was Zawistowski's favorite color.

Elena Ephlin, a checker at Safeway in Camas, recently wore purple in honor of Jean Zawistowski, a frequent customer who died at the age of 91, Dec. 21. Purple was Zawistowski's favorite color.

A flyer about Jean Zawistowski's celebration of life service was posted on the community board at Burgerville, in Camas. General Manager Steffany Hoyt said employees would often sit with Zawistowski during their breaks. "She was absolutely one of the sweetest guests," Hoyt said.

A flyer about Jean Zawistowski's celebration of life service was posted on the community board at Burgerville, in Camas. General Manager Steffany Hoyt said employees would often sit with Zawistowski during their breaks. "She was absolutely one of the sweetest guests," Hoyt said.

On what would have been Jean Zawistowski’s 92nd birthday, she was honored by several Camas Safeway employees who wore purple — her favorite color.

They included Holly Smith, the service operations manager, whose clothing on Dec. 30 included a purple plaid shirt.

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