Obituary of Myra Gwen Kreofsky

Myra Gwen Kreofsky, 62, of Kelso, WA, and long time resident of the Vancouver-Camas area, passed away April 20, 2009. She was the oldest of two children born on January 21, 1947 to Kenneth and Nellie Lanning in Lexington, NC. Gwen was co-owner of Columbia Harley-Davidson from 1976 to 2006. She served as secretary/treasurer and handled the bookkeeping. She was very proud of the business. Gwen will be remembered for her tremendous generosity and sweet nature. She loved to give gifts to her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time with all of her family and friends, creating precious memories. She will forever be remembered as "trampoline Grandma" in the hearts of her grandchildren. She touched so many lives. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, James Kreofsky, her sister, Wanda Dotson, daughter, Tammy Carlson, her husband Dennis and their children, Ian and Jordan; daughter, Shelly Peebles, her husband, Jeff and their children, Adam and Jake; daughter, Jennifer Kreofsky-Rodgers, her husband, Jason and their children, Victoria and Hope; and daughter, Lori Kreofsky and her son, Emil. We are so thankful she is in total peace and comfort, and we will miss her dearly. A celebration of her life will be held at a graveside service at Willamette National Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., Monday April 27, 2009. Straub's Funeral Home in Camas, WA, is in charge of the arrangements. A special time for sharing and eating will immediately follow the service. All potted flowers or plants for a memorial flower garden can be sent to Columbia Harley-Davidson, Attn: Kreofsky Family, 1314 NE 102nd St., Vancouver, WA 98686. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.