Obituaries for Nov. 16, 2017

PAID PRINTED OBITUARY

Milton H. Ferguson
Feb. 14, 1948 ~ Nov. 6, 2017

Milton H. Ferguson, known as Fergy to his family and friends, passed peacefully on Nov. 6, 2017, in Vancouver, WA, at Peacehealth Washington. Fergy was born on Feb. 14, 1948, in Camas, WA.

In 1965, Fergy enlisted in the US Army and was active for his full term. He was a Rifle Expert and received a Medal in Defense. Was First Cav in Tank Division. While stationed in Germany, he met his first love, Claudia Hahn, married and had his first born Douglas. The family settled in Camas and had daughter Sylvia. They later divorced but remained friends.

After Fergy was discharged, he started a career with Crown Zellerbach for many years and transferred to Fiberweb in Washougal and retired after 35 years.

First and foremost, Ferg loved his family, Harleys, music, living on the Washougal River, flying his model airplanes, storytelling, being with all his close friends (his brotherhood), but most importantly his soulmate, Sue.

Ferg and Sue loved, rode and cherished many memories for 26 years. They married June 7, 1997, and enjoyed his blended family that included parties, holidays, sporting events, beach trips, gardening and the quiet times they had together.

Fergy is survived by his wife, Sue, former wife, Candy, son, Douglas H. Ferguson, daughter, Sylvia K. Swiger. Granddaughters, Khyla C. Ferguson, Alyssa M. Swiger. Stepson, Mike V. Ostrom, stepdaughter, Nikki Bland. Grandchildren include Ciara Blair, Haley Ostrom, Dylan Ostrom, Olivia Ostrom and Samantha Bland and his angel in heaven, Lacey Ostrom. Brothers, Ed Croll, Leonard Ferguson, Richard Tuttle and sister, Dolly Cantrell. Predeceased by Sonny Ferguson, Patricia Croll and Arlene. He had many nieces and nephews. Last but not least, his fluffy companion, Tootsie.

At his request, there will be a celebration of life for all to be listed at a later date.

“May Salt and Pepper ride again”
Special thank you to the staff at Peacehealth in the 5th and 6th floors. They were so very helpful for a difficult time.

Read the complete obituaries in the Nov. 16 print edition of the Post-Record

Doris J. ‘Dory’ Brooking

Doris Jane Brooking, also known as Dory, died at her Camas-Vancouver home on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, surrounded by her seven surviving children. She was 94.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas.

Memorial donations in Dory’s name may be made to The Columbia Land Trust, 850 Officers Row, Vancouver, WA 98661 or PeaceHealth Southwest Hospice and Homecare Foundation, P.O. Box 2516, Vancouver, WA 98668.

Brown’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Sign Dory’s guestbook at www.brownsfh.com.

Joan M. Gran

Joan May Gran, died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Camas. She was 86.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Brown’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. Sign Joan’s guestbook at www.brownsfh.com.

Beverly D. Buzan

Beverly Dawn Buzan died on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Washougal. She was 85.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3920 “Q” St., Washougal. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., with the service starting at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Camas Cemetery, 630 N.E. Oak St., Camas. Straub’s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation is in charge of arrangements.

Walter B. ‘Bud’ Knapp

Walter Burton Knapp, also known as “Bud” to his family and close friends, died on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. He was 93.

Private services will be held, with details still pending.

Memorial donations may be made in Bud’s memory to Friends of the Columbia Gorge, www.gorgefriends.org.

Straub’s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the guestbook, visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.

JoHanna M. Pratt

JoHanna Marie Pratt died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Buckley, Washington. She was 33.

There will be a graveside service a 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 20, at Sunnyside Cemetery, 1005 S.E. Coffey Road, Washougal, and friends are invited to wear Seattle Seahawks or Seattle Mariners clothes.

Brown’s Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements, Sign JoHanna’s guestbook at www.brownsfh.com.

Brian Mills

Brian Mills died on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, following an extended illness, at Ray Hickey Hospice House in Vancouver. He was 58.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 2, at the home of Felix and Sharon Betcher in Washougal.

Brown’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments. Sign Brian’s guestbook at www.brownsfh.com.

Dorothy A. (Clark) Burchett

Dorothy Alice (Clark) Burchett died on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 87.

A memorial service was held at Wesley United Methodist Church in Phoenix, and another service will be held at Washougal United Methodist Church at a later date.

Read the complete obituaries in the Nov. 16 print edition of the Post-Record