Obituary of Leslie J. Whetzel

LESLIE J. WHETZEL Leslie J. Whetzel passed away on February 21, 2013 in Vancouver at the age of 86. She was born on March 23, 1926 in Washougal and she grew up in the Camas/Washougal area. In 1943 she married Curtis S. Whetzel. When Curtis was discharged from the military they settled in Washougal. Leslie worked at Hathaway Elementary School for several years as an aide. When Curtis retired they moved to Long Beach, WA. Leslie was very good at making ceramics and was an avid flower gardener. She was also a member at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Camas. She is survived by her children, Davis Whetzel of Ryderwood, WA, Roxanne Kelly of Kennewick, WA, Curtis Lee Whetzel of Washougal; half brother, Jack Bechly of Ariel, WA; half sister, Joyce Spani of Roseburg, OR; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2013 at 1pm at Straub's Funeral Home in Camas. Burial will be private at the Lone Fir Cemetery in Long Beach, WA. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book please visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com. The family wishes to thank the staff at Kansas Adult Foster Home for the loving care they gave Leslie during her time living there.