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June & Les Bryant posted a condolence
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Elsie was a wonderful hard working lady who had great strengthes. She never complained about her own problems but instead overcame them head on! She was a wonderful supporting wife of her beloved husband Dick, who was a lucky man! I admired her greatly, not only for her wisdom but her understanding. Even though she carrried a heavy load herself, she was always concerned about you. I will miss our conversations and laughing together. God bless you Elsie, I will miss you dearly. Love, June Bryant!
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Teresa Norval Olschewsky posted a condolence
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Dear Mike and Family,
I was so suprised to hear of the sudden passing of Elsie. It is so hard to believe. In recent years it was so nice to see her stop by the store I worked at Christopher&Banksand I enjoyed visiting with her. It was always fun to remember her as my old kindergarten bus driver! It was even more fun to know that she was my mom\'s bus driver. She will be greatly missed and my thoughts and prayers go to your entire family.
Teresa Norval
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Ramona Sibley - Estay posted a condolence
Sunday, October 17, 2004
Elsie was like the Mother I never had, I was 14 and she was my bus driver. She took me under her wing, and was there for me. She kept me sane through my childhood. She was such a great wonderful women. She was someone I knew I could go to when no one else was there. She was like a Katherine Hepburn.Very classy women. The last time I saw her I had a picture of her and I taken together. I keep it on my refrigerator, so I can see her smiling face. She was so proud of her Son\'s and Grandchildren. This is a tragic loss for all of you. Especially Alana spelling of her name I know I loved Elsie so much and I wish I would of known so I could have been there for her. She was so beautiful in looks and sole. We kept in touch all these years. My God bless her and her family. She is truly missed by me. She gave me so much and made me feel proud to be me.
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Janet and Scott Koehler posted a condolence
Saturday, October 16, 2004
We are out of town--this weekend--and can not attend the funeral. However, our thoughts are with you. We are sorry for your loss.
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Ron&Sandy Moorman posted a condolence
Saturday, October 16, 2004
Our deepest sympathies go to the Dickerson family. Elsie was a very special person. We will miss our driveway chats. I still look over to see if she is home from visiting Dick. We always waited until her arrival home before going to bed. I will miss our early morning chats, 5:00am, in the summers, both of us in our PJ\'s discussing whatever. Elsie will be missed by so many in the community.
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Deri Cartier and Gloria Denney posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
Dear Mike, Randy,and family,
I was so saddened and surprised like many people, I am sure, to hear so suddenly of Elsie\'s dying. You cannot help but know that I always have had so much love in my heart for her.
She was all the things everyone will say to you over and over about her... and sometime soon, I will do my best to sit down and recall in writing some of the wonderful memories we shared...that will never be forgotten.
For all the things she did for others, she will by comparison be an unsong hero. She was always there jumping in and doing most for anyone that needed her.
As I grew up glued to her side, summer after summer, I saw everyday her love, to me of course, but to everyone she saw. It didn\'t matter who they were, she extended her love from a hardy hello on the steet that made everyone\'s day, to jumping to lend a helping hand. A visit to someone lonely or in need. Elsie was one of the most wonderful role model, in ways too numerous to mention.
We share so many of the same far away memories of our now distant childhoods. Mt. Norway and our two families living there, was so long ago, yet still so easy to recall. Elsie and my Mom,such enormously close pals. They shared every little thing in those simple isolated country days. I even recall enjoying helping Elsie change the sheets! The first time I saw Gretchen! All of us having a burger at the Holland!
Your Mom, was someone who made people just feel good. She was a spoiler. She was always thinking of what she could do for everyone around her.
Although, she\'d say to this day, she drove bus, because the money didn\'t hurt. She drove "bus", because she loved people. And..she loved kids whether they were teens or 5 year olds. I don\'t think there was a limit either, she found a way to include everyone that she squeezed into her endless circle of loved ones. It won\'t be just a few close friends and family that shall feel the loss of Elsie, she was Mom to generations with the community of Camas/Washougal. I know in all my life, I have never met someone like her. Not only was Elsie so special to those of us who were lucky to have her in our lives, she forged her own path in life. She lived her life based on her own inner unspoken convictions..She was from such a loving large family that she\'d learned life is about getting back the greater reward in giving. And she never stopped. From the moment she awoke, she was an unstoppable powerful force with a flock to tend...I never saw her waste a moment. If she could drive the bus, go shop for a gift for someone sick, while planning flowers to do for some young couple\'s wedding...for free, back to the afternoon bus, home to cook, call a friend,or a family member to see how they were, do the household chores working hard to uncomplainingly drop to sleep in an instant from using every ounce she had to share, that was the Elsie...we all loved. She always wanted me to ride her bus, so I got to a couple times, and even though I knew she was loved by all that met her, it didn\'t prepare me for the impact she had on the hundreds of kids, that said "bye, Mrs. Dickerson". Each one, she knew their name and often asked them how they were and asked them a caring question or a comment. Not like any busdriver anyone else ever had. Its\' always hard to realize someone is gone, but it is most hard for her, because she had such an energetc spirit and radiating warmth, and those will never leave. She\'s passed on to her community the best of all legacies. the example of how to share ones\' love. With Love, Deri
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Sue Mack posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. I had just seen Elsie 4 days before her death. She still looked great and was interested in how my life was. That was the way I will always remember. I remember her as Mrs. Dickerson the most popular and loved bus driver to have. That was back in 1974. After all these years she still cared and remembered the students that rode her bus. We were her "kids". She will be missed by all who knew her.
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Dale and Ernie Scarbrough posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
Elsie will be missed by all of her neighbors and friends.
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Angela Kent posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
I had Mrs. Dickerson as a bus driver during my early years of elementary school. I was so scared my first day of school, but she was the first face I saw and I will always remember her. She would dress up for halloween and when we would have a "Teddy Bear" day at school, she would bring extra bears with her and store them behind the driver\'s seat, making sure all the kids who got off of the bus had a Bear to share with the class that day. She was very caring and will be missed greatly. She touched many people in this community. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
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karen stermitz posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
Randy, I was so sad to hear about Elsie. I will miss her warm smile and spirited eyes. She was a very special community member and will be greatly missed
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Sharon Newberry Martell posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
Mikkee, Randy and both families, I am so sad and surprised. I just saw your Mom with Eileen on Thurs eating lunch. She had taken Eileen to the Dr and I had taken my Dad to the Dr.
I got my favorite hug and kiss and we talked.
We would meet at the Post Office so many times and have wonderful talks. There were times I\'d get a knock on the Jeep window and there she was SMILING and we\'d talk and talk.
She was a beautiful person in and out and I will really miss her and our POST OFFICE TALKS.
I understand your loss, I miss my Mom so much.
You know, your Mom had a big welcome up there in HEAVEN...I\'m sure one person was RICK, with a BIG HUG, SMILE and MANY LAUGHS.
Take care, and remember lots of LOVE, thoughts and prayers are with you all, Sharon Newberry Martell :
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Nick & Paula Stanley posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2004
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Everyone who knew Elsie will hold a special place in their heart for her.
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Sarah Lancaster and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Our deepest sympathies to your family. As a bus driver myself, I\'ve tried to be like the drivers I had in school, Elsie is one of the bus drivers I looked up to. She is one of the big reasons I am a successful driver today. Regards, Sarah, Ellen, Marie Lancaster and RayeLee Clift
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Ray and Eva Nordstrom posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Our sincere sympathy to the family. I went to High School with Dick and enjoyed our visits with Elsie and Dick at our High School Reunions.We will miss her.
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Paul & Peggy Buhman posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Our depest sympathy to the families. We share your sorrow.
Paul and Peggy Buhman
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Rachel Goldstein Lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Mrs. Dickerson always paid special attention to the kids who rode her bus. She was very patient, understanding and sweet. I still have a note she sent me at home the summer after she retired. She will be sorely missed. I send you wishes for peace and strength during your time of healing.
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Jim Heuvel posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Mike & Dick & Family:
Elsie was my high school bus driver from 71-74.
She always took the time to visit wih this very shy and insecure young teenager who had just moved to Camas.
When I was a sophmore and junior, I mowed her lawn and helped with her flowers. She was my first employer. Elsie would always bring me something cold to drink and often a bite to eat while I was working in the yard.
I remember her telling me the story of the "Elsie" highway sign which sat at the top of the driveway and driving me home in one of the 50\'s T-Birds.
I am very sorry for your loss, and have not forgotten Elsie\'s kindnesses.
You are in my prayers;
Jim Heuvel
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Jan Buhman Bressler posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
To Randy and Mike, I remember your mother so well! I can still see her smile and hear her laughter when she asked how I was doing. It was such an honor! May her memory bring you peace and joy.
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Tom and Linda Hughes posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
My brothers and I had Elsie for our bus driver her first year of driving and many after. She always had a big smile and a warm greeting both before school and after. She always looked so nice and to this day was always very well groomed. She will be missed by so many and I know will be remembered by all.Linda Lehn Hughes
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Russ & Shirl;ey Tinder posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Elsie was such a special person to both Russ and I. She always had a smile. Oh how we will miss her.
Russ and she always flipped quarters EVERY time they would see each other, and Elsie usually won the toss. They could pass on the street and both would start digging for a quarter.
Dick, Randy, Mike and family, we are so sorry for your loss. All of our lives are richer for having known Elsie.
Love Russ and Shirley Tinder
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Ed and Jaci Margeson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
With greatest sympathy, this is a loss to us all.
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Scott & Keri Harrison posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Elsie has been part of my life for as far back as I can remember, her son Randy is one of my father\'s dearest and oldest friends. She drove me to school in the 3rd grade for the year while I lived in Camas. I remember her greeting me with a warm smile in the morning. I remember being a guest in her home on occasions and she always made me feel like part of the family. She gave me a beautiful pair of earings one year for Christmas that were very trendy that year in high school and I remember feeling her warmth and happiness when I adored them. She was always very sweet to my younger brother who I know considers her as his Grandms Tim also. The world was a wonderful place with Elsie Dickerson in it, she will be very missed. Love Always Keri Huston Harrison and Family.
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Gordon & Patty French posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2004
We were so sad to read about Elsie. We were just at the Parade of Homes & kept crossing paths. She told me how she loved her home because of the view & would never trade it. She has graced our store for 9 years as a customer, buying pet food & flowers. We will really miss her. Our prayers are with you.
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Nancy Olschewsky posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Mrs. Dickerson was the best bus driver! I appreciate how she greeted me by name every morning and wished me well every afternoon.
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Don Rasmussen posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I have many great memories of riding Mrs. Dickerson\'s bus.Many Chevy vs Ford barbs.
She always treated us special.
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Kay Butler & Missy Worlein posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
We were very sorry to hear of Mrs. Dickerson\'s passing. She was a frequent customer when we had our store in Camas and one of our very favorite people. Mrs. Dickerson will be missed by all that knew her. She brought joy and laughter to everyone she came in contact with.
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Michelle Poppe posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I just wanted to say that I am so sorry to hear about Elsie. She was a great woman. She always made sure that she stoppped by my Dad\'s room Mr. Lang to say hello and asked him how he was doing that day. She also gave me great support when I was taking care of my Mom at home who had cancer and trying to see to my Dad\'s needs at Rainbow. I guess she had to go before Dick so that she can make a place for him with her in their next life.
Sincerely,
Michelle Poppe
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Barbara Hansen Niergarth posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Elsie touched so many lives!
She was truely a great person.
My mother considered Elsie a good friend... there wasnt hardly a day went by that she didnt speak of her.
Their b-days were only a few days apart... and my mom was blessed to have received a
b-day card from Elsie just the day before her passing.
God speed Elsie~
You will be missed by many!!
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Jennifer Keller Ordway posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Mrs. Dickerson was the best bus driver, She always made you feel happy and special.
My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
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Wes & Rose Marie Downing posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I took care of Elsies boys when they were little, and I always enjoyed her wit, enthusiasm and how nice she always was to me. I haven\'t seen her in many years but she holds a special place in my heart.
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Sharon Lewis Ferguson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Elsie will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was as bright as the sun when she entered a room. I loved her like an aunt, and am sorry I cannot be there in person to honor her. Please accept my condolences on your loss. Sharon Ferguson Lewis
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Jeanne Hansen posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I was very sorry to hear of Elsie\'s passing. Elsie was a great lady. She was very kind to my mother, and always glad to see me when I would stop by to say hi. She never let her status affect her sincere friendship. She will be missed.
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Milt Dennison posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I will always remember Elsie as one of the most gracious ladies I have ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Sara Kitchen posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
The world has lost a very special person who will be remembered always. I met Elsie through my sister-in-law, Shanna and had the priveledge seeing her at various family functions. What an incredible lady! She will be missed by many!
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Bill Eims posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
With greatest sympathy to the family,i will always remember our trips to Reno and the cruise.
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Laurie Johnson Ensign posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
I was so sorry to read of Mrs. Dickerson\'s passing. I will always remember her and Bus #10, for all of us that lived "out past the lake." She was a very kind and beautiful woman. I will never forget her calling me at home to ask if she could buy Camp Fire Mints from me, as she saw me selling them after school...how thoughtful!!
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Frank Lehn posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Elsie was my favorite school bus driver for many years, and a very nice lady as well. She will indeed be missed by many.
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Pat Townsend Crawford posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
To Mike,Randy, & Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. You had one great lady for a Mother. She will always be in your heart.!!!
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Adrienne Fernandes posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
My most precious and beautiful bus driver, forever your loving kindness will live in my heart.
Sincerely,
Adrienne Fernandez
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Kathleen Hansen Dwy posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Elsie was one of the nicest people I ever met. My mom worked for her for 25 years. But, Elsie was not her employer, she was her best friend. Elsie was my bus driver for all the years I was in school. She commanded respect, she was firm but kind. When I was young, I was in awe of her. That\'s not quite true. My whole life, I was in awe of her. She was truly a great lady. She is one of those people that you never heard an unkind word spoken about her. Always had a smile and a warm hello. She will truly be missed by myself, my family and everyone who ever met her.
Central Oregon sends it\'s condolences.
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Janice Anderson posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Many found memories of your mom as our bus driver and just being a friend.
Cemetery
Washougal Memorial Cemetery
3329 Q St.
Washougal
WA
US
98671
360 835-8891
Service
Grace Foursquare Church
2004-10-16
14:00:00
717 SE Everett Rd.
Camas
WA
US
98607
360 834-6336
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