Obituary of Joseph Patrick DeBoever

JOSEPH PATRICK DeBOEVER July 7, 1957 – October 3, 2016 Joseph P. DeBoever, 59, of Washougal passed away October 3, 2016. Joe was born to Ray and Mary DeBoever in Vancouver, WA on July 7, 1957. Joe graduated from Camas High School where he was a star athlete both on the basketball and tennis courts. Joe went on to earn his bachelor's degree from the University of Portland. Joe was employed at the Georgia Pacific Paper mill in Camas, WA and had just marked his 21st anniversary with the mill on October 2nd. Joe was an avid golfer, playing every chance he could and had recently on a trip to the British Isles realized his dream of playing golf in Scotland along with visiting "The Old Course" in St. Andrews, Scotland. Joe loved to travel and was always thinking of where to go next. Joe is survived by his wife and companion of 30 years, Kathie and his daughter, Jessica DeBoever; his sisters, Christine McIvor Kelly and Kathleen Zimmer Ed and brothers, Daniel DeBoever, David DeBoever Nancy, William DeBoever and James DeBoever Julie. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Raymond DeBoever and Mary Elizabeth DeBoever. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 10, 2016 at 11AM at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Camas. Burial will be private at the Camas Cemetery. 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.