Robert V. VanDolah's Obituary
Robert V. VanDolah was born on February 20, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to Harley & Josephine Cowdrey VanDolah.
He died in a Longview hospital on April 23, 2008 at the age of 54.
He was married to Cindy Gamble and they later divorced. She preceded him in death in February of 2008.
He was educated and lived his entire life here. He was in the US Army, discharged on October 18, 1978.
He was disabled and had worked for Friesen Lumber Company.
He was a member of the National Association Hunting Club and he enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Survivors include: Mother: Josephine Cowdrey; Daughter & Son-in-law: Alisha & Dan VanDolah; all of St. Helens; Siblings: Rodney & Craig VanDolah; both of St. Helens; Ellen Hansen of Warren, OR.; Alta Mehrer of Roseburg, OR.; Ronald VanDolah of Washington; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Private family services
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juevenile Diabetes Association.
on-line condolences may be made to the family at columbiafh.com
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