Born ‎11 Feb 1916 Crosby, Divide County, North Dakota, died ‎4 Mar 2007 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington‎, age 91 years
IRENE MARIE DUROSE
2007 at the age of 91 years. Irene was born in Crosby, ND, on February 11, 1916, to Katherine Agnes Tracy and George McPherson.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Fred Durose, and two sons, Lynn Durose of Olalla, WA and Bob Durose of Los Gatos, CA. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Brieann Durose, Kellen Durose, and Patrick Durose. Irene moved to Vancouver in 1950 to be near her brothers, Lee and Walter McPherson, leaving sisters, Lucille Jursco and Blanch Whitaker, in California. She is survived by Blanch Whitaker in Sierra Madre, CA.

Irene was a gracious, loving wife, mother and homemaker for her children and husband. She was able to effortlessly instill the morals, ethics, and values so valuable to her children. Irene worked in various roles in our countries industry in her early years supporting herself and making friends from North Dakota to Minneapolis, California and finally Vancouver. The friends she made across the country became lifetime friends. She was appreciated for her honesty, integrity, and strong work ethic.

Services will be held Thurs., March 8, 2007, 3pm, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

We will miss you, Irene, and wish you the peace so deservedly yours.
Columbian, The (Vancouver, WA) - Thursday, March 8, 2007

Born ‎26 Jun 1921 Bonners Ferry, Boundary County, Idaho, died ‎26 Feb 2014 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington‎, age 92 years
FRED "BUD" H. DUROSE

June 21, 1921 ~ February 26, 2014

F.H. "Bud" Durose passed away peacefully on February 26, 2014 at the age of 92 years. He was born June 26, 1921 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Lilly Holm Durose and Irving Durose.

He is survived by two sons, Bob Durose of Campbell, CA and Lynn Durose (wife Jamie) of Olalla, WA. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Brieann Durose, Kellen Durose and Patrick Durose.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 56 years, Irene McPherson Durose; and brothers, Earl, Chuck and Art.

Dad was a proud member of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard the USS Rixey during WWII. He was awarded 4 battle stars and Liberation of Philippines medal for freeing citizens of the South Pacific from invading forces. His duties on the ship were Carpenters Mate and Topside Damage Control. After the war, he came home to Vancouver, WA where he continued to build and began a career with the City of Vancouver Fire Department.

He was an avid outdoorsman and gentleman farmer. Fishing was his favorite hobby and he loved to hunt as well. He provided for his family primarily on fish, game, home grown beef, fruits and vegetables.

Mom said several times that he "was the most honest, direct person" she ever knew. He served his family, community and country well.

Services will be held Saturday, March 8, 2014, 12:30 p.m., at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Columbian, The (Vancouver, WA) - Tuesday, March 4, 2014