Obituary of Connie Rae Henry

CONNIE RAE HENRY Connie Henry, age 56, of Washougal, WA passed away on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 at the Ray Hickey Hospice House, while holding the hand of her loving husband with her loving family at her side, after a courageous 4 year battle with Breast Cancer. Born in Vancouver, WA on Nov. 9, 1951 to the wonderful parents of Robert Bob and Melanie Mary Denton. Connie & her brother, Craig were raised in Washougal and are graduates of Washougal High School. After graduation Connie and her childhood friend, Corolyn attended and graduated from Western Business College. Her career of over 30 years took her to become a Patient Registration Supervisor at SWWMC, where she took tremendous pride in providing priceless care to families that SWWMC serviced. She was the strongest link in her families lives, that will NEVER be forgotten. Connieâ??s strong sense of independence and strength will forever be with us. Connie was devoted to her husband, her family, dogs, home and gardening. She was preceded in death by Steven Peterson, her 1st husband of over 20 years and her loving father, Robert Denton. She is survived by Patrick Henry, her husband of 9 years and their dogs, loving mother, Melanie Denton and brother, Craig Denton. All her family members; Robert & Harriet Peterson and their family, David & Cerina Goad, Susan Secor, Pam Denton, Michelle Denton, Brayden Denton, Patricia Trish Bleth, Drew Wilkins, Devyn Busby and Logan Wilkins. A graveside service will held Wednesday, October 1 at 2:30pm at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Straubâ??s Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas. In loving memory of Connie Henry, please send memorial donations to The Humane Society for SW Washington @ 2121 Francis Lane, Vancouver, WA 98660. Please sign the online guest book at www.straubsfuneralhome.com.