Obituary of Melda Fern Hagensen

MELDA FERN HAGENSEN Melda F. Hagensen, age 84, passed away January 24, 2011 at home in Vancouver. She was born November 15, 1926 in North Platte, NE. She later moved to Washougal where she graduated from high school. Melda worked at Crown Zellerbach before marrying Roy Hagensen in 1949. They made their home on their dairy farm in Fern Prairie and Melda drove bus for the berry pickers during the summer. She settled as a homemaker, helping Roy on the dairy farm. Melda enjoyed doing crafts like knitting and quilting and was a member of the St. Andrews Quilters. She also enjoyed gardening and was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Orchards. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 2007. She is survived by her sons, Richard Ruthanne of Mountain Home, ID, David Pat of Fern Prairie, Terry of Fargo, ND, Paul Monica of Fern Prairie; daughter, Becky Gary Stauffer of Washougal; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Her life will be celebrated on Saturday, January 29 at 2:00PM at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Orchards. A graveside service will be held at 12:30PM at the Camas Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00AM to 5:00PM at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be given to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 5607 NE Gher Rd., Vancouver, WA 98662. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.