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Kenneth "Kenny" Russell Nichols

August 22, 1972 ~ August 25, 2017 (age 45) 45 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Shari (Greer) Jones on September 11, 2017 9:07 AM
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A candle was lit by Stephen B. Smithson on September 9, 2017 6:55 PM
Message from Charles Jenkins
September 2, 2017 7:31 AM

Bonnie, deepest sympathy to you and the family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Bonnie
September 4, 2017 9:29 AM

Thank You so much Charlie....
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A candle was lit by Charles Jenkins on September 2, 2017 7:27 AM
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A candle was lit by Jo Merchant on September 1, 2017 10:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Jeremy and Cheree Gillette on September 1, 2017 7:14 PM
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on September 1, 2017

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An A GARDEN PATH was sent on September 1, 2017

Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you that God will comfort you in such a great loss. He lives on in each of your hearts in a special way that only he could hold. Blessings Diane Young, Ray & Renee' Bowman & kids

Message from Mike & Loy Stratton
September 1, 2017 4:36 PM

Our Prayers have been raised for you and you family all week. May our lord and savior provide a peace and comfort that only he can provide at times such as these.
God Bless You All

Mike and Loy Stratton
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A candle was lit by Mike & Loy Stratton on September 1, 2017 4:30 PM
Message from Snider
September 1, 2017 2:18 PM

I had the pleasure of knowing your loved one Kenny for a short time. After reading the obituary it confirmed what I suspected from the beginning; he was a great guy.
Truly sorry for your loss.
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A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was ordered on September 1, 2017

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A candle was lit by Kay on September 1, 2017 10:51 AM
To Kenny's family and friends, I am so sorry to read about the passing of one so dear to you. May you find comfort and strength in the precious memories you have shared together. I hope your mourning in time will soften. Lean on God for he can comfort you, for he is the "Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort" ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3.
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A candle was lit by Tania Hoeft and Sherrie Kopacz on September 1, 2017 10:43 AM
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A candle was lit by Bob and Barb Byron on September 1, 2017 8:06 AM
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A candle was lit by Arlene Dixon on September 1, 2017 6:18 AM
My heart is broken for your loss/ Kenny was the sweetest, Kindest person never without a kind word or a smile he is deeply missed. Sending love and prayers to you all
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:28 AM

Thank You Arlene....I do know that Kenny loved you Dearly and thought so much of you that he called you Mom....Thank You for Loving my Son
Message from Jason Stroh
September 1, 2017 6:13 AM

I knew Kenny when he was in Germany in 1993-1994. He was a great friend, and loved by all. He was always so positive and laid back. He just went any way the wind blew, and was the life of the party - without trying to be. I spent many a nights hanging out with him and ending the night at the chow hall for breakfast when it opened up the wee hours of the morning. Kenny was so proud of his Hermiston upbringing, and we both longed to get back to our northwest roots someday. I'm glad to see he did... We all had so many good times with him. One of which I remember at the NCO club one night. Kenny cut his hand on a glass, and needed stitches. So, a bunch of us piled into a car and continued the party at the ER at Bitburg. When we got there, the doctor looked at his hand (While we were passing a bottle of Jack Daniels around) and asked him if he would mind having a brand new Private sew him up to get experience on sutures. Kenny said "Hell, I don't mind, it's not like I'm feeling any pain anyway!" We all laughed... The doctor said, "That's what I was thinking too." The Private stitched his hand up and Kenny thanked him graciously. It's these types of memories of Kenny that I as well as countless others will always treasure.
To Kenny's family, you have my deepest condolences for the loss of a good man who was taken way too young. To Kenny, till we meet again friend.
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:26 AM

Thank You so very much for sharing your story with us.....Kenny Loved his time in the Military but mostly he Loved the Friends he made.....he shared many many memories with his family but of course he saved "some" for other friends....he will truly be missed each and everyday but he LIVED his 45 years to the fullest and left us all with wonderful memories and Life Lessons.....Bless You for being his Friend
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A candle was lit by Helen Larson and family on September 1, 2017 12:44 AM
So so sorry for this deep sadness at this time of your life. Wishing peace for you as soon as your heart can get there.
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A candle was lit by Helen Larson and family on September 1, 2017 12:40 AM
Message from Del and Patti Bruggeman
August 31, 2017 7:50 PM

Dear Bonnie and Family:

We are so sorry to learn of your son's sudden passing.

May you find peace and comfort in your wonderful memories.

God Bless all of you.

Sincerely,

Del and Patti Bruggeman
Your Spout Springs Cabin Neighbor
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A candle was lit by Michelle Davison, Eifel Outlaw on August 31, 2017 7:33 PM
Message from Dave and Merlene Gallagher
August 31, 2017 5:09 PM

Rest in,peace my young friend. You brought joy and laughter to us.God bless you. We love you Kenneth
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A candle was lit by Debra and Carla of Mailing Made Easy on August 31, 2017 3:16 PM
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A SPATHIPHYLLUM was ordered on August 31, 2017

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A MOUNTAIN MEADOW PEDESTAL ARRANGEMENT was sent on August 31, 2017

Our sincere condolences to Giggles and family. Our hearts are full of sadness that Moped's ride thru life was cut short. with Love & Respect--the members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, Blue Mountain Chapter.

Message from Linda Miller
August 31, 2017 5:39 AM

I'm so sorry for your loss,I didn't know Kenny as an adult but remember him as a young boy. Kenny was a fun loving young boy and I know he will be missed.
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A candle was lit by Glynis and Jack on August 30, 2017 10:39 PM
Message from Cami Rickman
August 30, 2017 9:48 PM

Whenever I think of Kenny I see him getting on the school bus with his Steelers coat on and plopping himself into a seat. He would turn around, grab a handful of his hair, and yank it out...just to make you laugh. He was a kind soul. I am so sorry for your loss but grateful for all the fun-loving memories you have with him.
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:35 AM

Thank You Cami.....he truly Loved nothing more than making people laugh....
Message from Ken, Mandie & Grace Studer
August 30, 2017 7:03 PM

All our love and prayers to the whole family. We love you all.
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A candle was lit by Stormy Lambier on August 30, 2017 5:20 PM
Message from Lana Wilhoit
August 30, 2017 12:18 PM

We send our love and deep sadness for your loss of Kenny. I remember how he looked so much like you, Bonnie. His smile radiated your look. What a fine young man he is. Although I rarely saw him over the past 30 years, we know how much he will be missed by your family. May you find solace in knowing how much joy he brought to all those around him.
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An INDOOR GARDEN BASKET was ordered on August 30, 2017

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A candle was lit by Jennifer Williams on August 30, 2017 7:58 AM
Message from Jennifer Williams
August 30, 2017 7:57 AM

So sorry for your loss, Kenny was a great guy and friend to all. He will truly be missed. And Kenny...Go Steelers, I will be waving my terrible towel for you.
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A candle was lit by Darin Oman on August 30, 2017 6:53 AM
I am so sorry for your family's loss. Certainly a loss to the world. Thank you Kenny for your service to our country! Super sad for all. Nicely written obituary.
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A candle was lit by Darin Oman on August 30, 2017 6:47 AM
Message from Laine & Angie Wortman
August 30, 2017 2:24 AM

Prayers to you all during this time of such great sorrow and loss. May all the fun and loving memories help pull you through your grieving. I will always cherish the times our families shared..
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A candle was lit by Angie Goodwin Wortman on August 30, 2017 2:19 AM
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A candle was lit by Steve Mills on August 29, 2017 8:49 PM
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A candle was lit by Bill & Gail (Sires) Bell on August 29, 2017 5:16 PM
Our heart & prayers go out to your wonderful family. Your loss is felt by many. Take care and stay close. Bill & Gail
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A candle was lit by Bill & Gail (Sires) Bell on August 29, 2017 5:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Marr Sue (Harris) Martin on August 29, 2017 1:40 PM
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A candle was lit by Aunty Ida's Quilt Shop on August 29, 2017 11:54 AM
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A candle was lit by Les and Kathy Payne on August 29, 2017 8:37 AM
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A candle was lit by Dean Dickenson & (by angel status) Naomi Dickenson on August 29, 2017 7:43 AM
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A candle was lit by Shayelynn Dickenson on August 29, 2017 7:42 AM
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A candle was lit by Karen Franklin-Fowler on August 29, 2017 7:02 AM
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A candle was lit by Chuck and Jennifer Rauch Peck on August 29, 2017 6:42 AM
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A candle was lit by Carolyn Brown on August 29, 2017 6:36 AM
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A candle was lit by Gordon Rhine on August 29, 2017 5:28 AM
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A candle was lit by Nancy Badgwell Blount on August 28, 2017 11:26 PM
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A candle was lit by closest I could come to a Steeler Candle. Kristie Lemmon on August 28, 2017 10:38 PM
Message from Ben alan and Leora Svatonsky
August 28, 2017 10:36 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Shelly (Moe) Hubbell
August 28, 2017 10:27 PM

I graduated with Kenny from high school. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he will be dearly missed. I will be praying for you all.
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:33 AM

Thank You so much Shelley....Kenny Loved his Friends....especially his High School Friends, they were his Roots
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A candle was lit by Shelly (Moe) Hubbell on August 28, 2017 10:25 PM
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A candle was lit by Christie Ericson Mattingly on August 28, 2017 9:23 PM
Message from Christie Ericson Mattingly
August 28, 2017 9:22 PM

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Message from Darlene
August 28, 2017 9:14 PM

I am speechless, I do not know what to say but that I am so very sorry..
I too loved that boy, he did bring lots of happiness to all of us. My memories goes to all the camping/hunting trip when he was just a little boy, oh the fun we had:)
he shared with his little sister Katie, and little brother Rob. Again such sad times.
Love and prayers to all.. Darlene
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A candle was lit by Darlene & Matt Clark. on August 28, 2017 9:09 PM
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A candle was lit by Jody & Debbie Maddox on August 28, 2017 8:31 PM
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A candle was lit by Jeffrey Gallon on August 28, 2017 8:03 PM
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A candle was lit by Jack & Carol Bell on August 28, 2017 7:36 PM
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A candle was lit by Charles and DeEtta Gaede on August 28, 2017 7:05 PM
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A candle was lit by Kelly and Marie Gorbett on August 28, 2017 6:57 PM
Our prayers are with the whole family.
Message from Robin Hoffman
August 28, 2017 6:53 PM

I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very good friend and boss to Trevor.
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A candle was lit by Kelly and Marie Gorbett on August 28, 2017 6:53 PM
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A candle was lit by Robin & Trevor Hoffman on August 28, 2017 6:51 PM
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A candle was lit by Lanai Troutman Spliethof on August 28, 2017 6:37 PM
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A candle was lit by Mick & Char Lockner on August 28, 2017 6:28 PM
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A candle was lit by Jason & Connie (Melson) Vanzant on August 28, 2017 5:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Jason & Connie (Melson) Vanzant on August 28, 2017 5:39 PM
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A candle was lit by Cynthia Baker on August 28, 2017 4:55 PM
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A candle was lit by John and Debbie Tolan on August 28, 2017 4:42 PM
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A candle was lit by Candice Slagel-Osborne on August 28, 2017 4:12 PM
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A candle was lit by Amy Jamison Ryan on August 28, 2017 3:57 PM
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A candle was lit by Anitta & Ron Blakeman on August 28, 2017 3:55 PM
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A candle was lit by Tom & Nancy Patrick on August 28, 2017 3:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Heath baldock on August 28, 2017 3:46 PM
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A GARDEN PATH was sent on August 28, 2017

"Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me." Psalm 23:4 Kaycee Lytle & Heath Baldock

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A candle was lit by Wolverine and Momma Bear on August 28, 2017 3:32 PM
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A candle was lit by John & Diane Schnell on August 28, 2017 3:04 PM
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A candle was lit by Randy and Marie Henrichs on August 28, 2017 2:44 PM
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A candle was lit by Joanna Higginbotham Hayden on August 28, 2017 2:38 PM
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A candle was lit by Don & Mary Ellen Tracy on August 28, 2017 2:34 PM
Message from Jake Lines
August 28, 2017 2:33 PM

Nothing can make the pain go away from losing a friend or a family member. Kenny was a great guy. So Sorry to see him go so soon. All my best to his family and the Prewitts!
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:31 AM

Thank You so much Jake
Message from Penny and Ron O'Connell
August 28, 2017 1:56 PM

We are so sorry for your loss. We are sending you and your family healing prayers and comforting hugs filled with love ❤️
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A candle was lit by Stacey Picker on August 28, 2017 12:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Gary Neustel on August 28, 2017 12:17 PM
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A candle was lit by Jim and Margie Johnson on August 28, 2017 12:10 PM
Message from Cathy Houston
August 28, 2017 11:53 AM

My heart has been so heavy for you Bonnie and family💔💗hugs,hugs,hugs
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A candle was lit by Cathy Houston on August 28, 2017 11:48 AM
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A candle was lit by Brian (Dog) & Terri (Rain) Johnson on August 28, 2017 11:36 AM
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A candle was lit by Becky McAndrew on August 28, 2017 11:35 AM
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A candle was lit by Penny O'Connell on August 28, 2017 11:26 AM
Message from Katrina Bretsch
August 28, 2017 11:16 AM

An amazing dad and always treated my own kiddos with kindness and generosity. He will be missed. Loves to his family!
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A candle was lit by Stephanie Karhout. on August 28, 2017 11:08 AM
Message from Uncle Earl Schmidt
August 28, 2017 11:06 AM

My Dear Nephew,
I have loved you from the day you were born. My memories are fond, my heart hurts, may the Lord take care of you.
Kenny, I will see you up there, we will all be together, happy, healthy and with our loved ones.
I love you very much,
Uncle Earl
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A candle was lit by Angie Davis on August 28, 2017 11:03 AM
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A candle was lit by Tim & Vickie Chandler on August 28, 2017 10:58 AM
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Message from Dick and Linda Cole
August 28, 2017 10:01 AM

Deepest sympathy. Thinking of you all.
Message from Eddie & Molly Van Cleave
August 28, 2017 9:58 AM

Bonnie, my heart goes out to you at such a time of loss. Know that he is now your guardian angel and God takes the ones he needs to make heaven a much better place. We do not know the reason and will always asked why, but he is in good hands looking down on you at this time. Know that he is there to help carry you thru your grief. Prayer to you and your family
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A candle was lit by Eddie & Molly Van Cleave on August 28, 2017 9:54 AM
Message from Aron Wallace and Christie Evans
August 28, 2017 9:49 AM

We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Marcie & Ken Robertson
August 28, 2017 9:34 AM

Shannon ,our hearts are so heavy for you and your family. Please know we're praying for you .
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A candle was lit by Jeff Caldwell on August 28, 2017 9:34 AM
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A candle was lit by Ken & Marcie Robertson on August 28, 2017 9:31 AM
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August 28, 2017 9:23 AM

Giggles, we are so sorry. You are in our prayers and in our hearts. RIP Moped.
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A candle was lit by Butterfly and Toad on August 28, 2017 9:20 AM
Message from Teresa Baker Curtis
August 28, 2017 9:09 AM

My heart goes out to Kenny's family. I am so very sorry for your loss! Love and Hugs..
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A candle was lit by Dan & Debra Kalal on August 28, 2017 9:08 AM
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A candle was lit by Teresa Baker Curtis on August 28, 2017 9:07 AM
Message from Sandy Toms
August 28, 2017 8:51 AM

I am so very sorry for your lose. Just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.
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A candle was lit by Sandy Toms on August 28, 2017 8:50 AM
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A candle was lit by Don & Sandy Obrist on August 28, 2017 8:33 AM
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A candle was lit by Tabby Akers on August 28, 2017 8:29 AM
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A candle was lit by Christy Hall-Harris on August 28, 2017 8:24 AM
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A candle was lit by Jim & Susan Beanblossom on August 28, 2017 7:46 AM
Message from Beverly Ray
August 28, 2017 7:32 AM

So Very Sorry for your lost My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
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A candle was lit by Beverly Ray on August 28, 2017 7:31 AM
Message from Linda Simon
August 28, 2017 7:19 AM

Russ, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family.
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A candle was lit by Leslie-hulen harvey on August 27, 2017 10:04 PM
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A candle was lit by BONNIE DEWITT on August 27, 2017 9:35 PM
Message from Billy and Bev Day
August 27, 2017 8:10 PM

May God bless and comfort you.
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A candle was lit by Tiah Estabrook on August 27, 2017 7:54 PM
Message from Tiah Estabrook
August 27, 2017 7:53 PM

I'm so incredibly sorry for your families loss and have no words...I can't begin to imagine what you're going through Shannon!!! Please let me know if there's anything I can do for you!!!
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A candle was lit by Rose Caudle on August 27, 2017 7:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Michelle Duncan-Luna on August 27, 2017 7:20 PM
Message from TOM & KRISTY BROWN
August 27, 2017 6:54 PM

To the whole family,we are deeply sorry.Our loving thoughts and prayers,go out to all of you.
Message from Kennys Momma
September 4, 2017 9:30 AM

Thank You so very much
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A candle was lit by TOM & KRISTY BROWN on August 27, 2017 6:50 PM
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A candle was lit by Scott &a Sue Smith on August 27, 2017 5:54 PM
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A candle was lit by Angela Ferneau (Weyand) on August 27, 2017 5:19 PM
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A candle was lit by Bill Bledsoe on August 27, 2017 4:58 PM
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A candle was lit by Darci giesen on August 27, 2017 4:43 PM
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A candle was lit by Shirley Lane Moore on August 27, 2017 4:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Jeff & Lisa Pedersen on August 27, 2017 3:27 PM
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A candle was lit by Dale & Christine Studer on August 27, 2017 3:06 PM
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A candle was lit by Cindi Brown on August 27, 2017 2:34 PM
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