Obituary of Evelyn Marie Birkeland

EVELYN MARIE BIRKELAND Evelyn Birkeland passed away at home in Washougal on February 18, 2011 at the age of 60. She was born on February 25, 1950 in Vancouver and grew up in Yacolt. Evelyn was a Teachers Aid at Hathaway Elementary School in Washougal for over 20 years. She spent the past two years as a caregiver. She enjoyed riding horses and was a member of Gateway Community Church in Washougal. She is survived by her children, Clint & Kayla Birkeland of Washougal; Caitlin & Noel Giamello of Vancouver; Amanda & Dave Burkhart of Washougal; David Rosenstiel of Goldendale; brother, Clint Koplin of Idaho and 4 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 10:30am at the Belle Center Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at noon at the Gateway Community Church in Washougal. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be given to the Gateway Community Church Youth Fund. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.