Obituary of Juanita Ruth McClain

Juanita Ruth McClain passed away peacefully March 22, 2005 at her Vancouver Washington home surrounded by family. She was born in Enterprise Oregon on January 30, 1931 and married Benjamin Ray McClain August 15th, 1947. Juanita, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was a poet and free spirit who touched many lives during her time with us. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered. She was preceded in death by her husband Benjamin Ray McClain; she is survived by daughters Vicki Bloom of Las Vegas Nevada, Geraldine Diaz of Vancouver Washington, Markieta Hoban of Valentine Nebraska and Son Douglas E. McClain of Tualatin Oregon. Son-in-Laws Sheldon Bloom, Henry Diaz, Andy Hoban and Daughter-in-Law Debbi McClain. Grandchildren Chris Kelly and spouse Jennifer, Derek Diaz and spouse Sara, Kim Kelly, Cynthia Matanane and spouse Kirk, Marika Wilkerson and spouse Jamey, Jeff Bloom and spouse Crystal, Heather and Jacob Hoban. Great grandchildren Averi Grace Wilkerson and Malia Rae Matanane. Sisters Donna, Marylin, Dee and Her devoted companion of ten years Lloyd Richards. A celebration of Juanita?s life was held at her Vancouver home on Wednesday March 29, 2005. Thanks to all who were able to attend. Contributions can be made to NW Medical Teams or a charity of your choice.