Obituary of Sheila Jean Hodges

SHEILA J. HODGES Sheila J. Hodges, age 80, passed away December 12, 2009 in Vancouver. She was born May 25, 1929 in Martinsville, IL and was raised in Pasadena, CA. While in California she worked as a model and a waitress. In 1976 she moved to the Camas/Washougal area to be near her family. Sheila loved her family and is remembered as their "Rock" and a loyal mother. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Melvin Parker in 1972. Survivors include her husband, Robert Hodges of Vancouver; children, Laurie David Turja of Washougal, Jeff Kim Parker of Vancouver, Karen Kermit Swenson of Camas, Lance Heather Parker of Washougal; brother, Ralph Strandwold of Vista, CA; 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11AM at the Camas Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow at the Washougal Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10AM to 5PM at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.