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Zelma Erickson-Paul
Zelma Erickson-Paul died November 16, 2010 in Vancouver, Washington. She was 89 years old. Born April 24, 1921 to Sidney and Veta Erickson in Pasco, WA.
Zelma and her family moved to Camas in 1938. She graduated from Camas High School in 1939, were afterwards she went to work for Crown Willamette, the local paper mill. It was there that she would meet her future husband E.A Mike Paul. They were married in 1943 and would share their love together for 56 years. During this time, Zelma and Mike would visit many different countries; they shared a love for travel. She was also a great cook.
She is preceded in death by her husband Mike, daughter Mariana Darrow, sister Melba Westerfield and brother Maynard Erickson.
She is survived by her son Michael Paul Pat, three grandchildren Ross Darrow, Anne Darrow, and Michael Paul. Plus many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to the care givers and staff at the Waterford and also to Hospice Southwest for support and final care.
Private interment will be at Camas Cemetery in Camas, Washington. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.
Straub's Funeral Home
325 NE 3rd Avenue
Camas, Washington 98607
Phone: (360) 834-4563
Email: info@straubsfuneralhome.com