Obituary of Daniel Ray Noble

Daniel Ray Noble Danny Noble, age 61, of Washougal went home to the Lord Thursday, October 9, 2008. Born in Astoria Oregon on September 13, 1947 to Joyce Burns and Leslie Les Noble, he was the oldest boy of seven children. He was raised on the family farm on Lacamas Lake and graduated a Camas Papermaker in 1966. He went on to a 42 year career at â??The Millâ?? along side his childhood friend Eddie Olschewsky when they began work on the same day. Danny was a Team Leader for many years and regarded highly for his hard work ethic. He enjoyed keeping his life simple and often spent his spare time with his fishing pole, radio and favorite dog Otis by the lake. He will be deeply missed by his wife Linda Bright of Washougal. Danny is also survived by his mother and step-father Joyce and Leon Malfait of Washougal along with siblings Patty Gene Smith of Vancouver, Debbie Lonnie Tipton of Washougal, Bonnie Joyce Noble of Portland, Jeff Noble of Camas and Mark Noble of Yakima. He had a large extended family of in-laws, nieces, nephews and a daughter Amy and a son Andy. Danny had four grandchildren Gabe, Alyssa, Daniel and Mathew that he cherished and held close to his heart. He was preceded in death by his father Les and his brother Mike Noble. Danny knew the bible and read through it twice a year. He took great comfort knowing the Lord would come one day and take him to the eternal peace he so desired. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday October 16, 2008 at 1:00PM at Straubâ??s Funeral Home in Camas. In lieu of flowers at his request memorials can be made to The Salvation Army. A reception will take place following the service at his brother Jeff Nobleâ??s home in Camas. In honor of Dannyâ??s favorite attire, sweat suits and jeans are welcomed at his tribute. Please sign the online guest book at www.straubsfuneralhome.com.