Josephine Carol Cowdrey's Obituary
Mrs. Cowdrey passed away, February 27th at her St. Helens home. She was 79 years old.
Born January 20, 1932 in Forsyth, Montana, she was the third of four children. Raised in Montana until her early teen, the family then moved to St. Helens where Josephine has resided for over 65 years. Josephine worked as a CNA at Meadow Park for 19 years, retiring in 2005.
Josephine is survived by her children; Ellen Hanson of Warren, Alta Mehrer of Roseburg, Ron VanDolah of Yakima, Washington, Rod VanDolah of St. Helens and Craig VanDolah of St. Helens, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by children; Helen Laird and Robert VanDolah and granddaughter; Stephanie Hanson.
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