OBITUARY: TANIA LITA JOHANSEN-STUMP

Submitted by: Jerry Hamm, h4547 -at- aol.com

Source: "The Longview Daily News." (no date)

Tonia L. Johansen-Stump

Lifelong local resident Tonia Lita Johansen-Stump, 39, of Cathlement, died June
18, 2001 at St. John Medical Center of natural causes.

She was born September 18, 1961, in Longview to Norma and Carl Stump.  As an
infant, she was adopted by her grandparents, Joe and Mabel Johansen, who raised
her as a daughter.  They preceded her in death.

Miss Johansen had a strong religious faith and was an active member of the Puget
Island Orthodox Presbyterian Church and its Harmonies Ladies group.  She
volunteered at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, sharing her ministry
with the residents.  She enjoyed shopping, knitting, and crocheting.  She will
be remembered for her hugs and bright smile.  She was a joy and a model to all
who knew her.

She is survived by her birth parents, Norma Stump of Kelso and Carl Stump of
Selma, Oregon; three sisters, Cindy Dragoo of Rainer, Oregon, Suzanne Madtson of
Creswell, Oregon, and Kathy Robb of Longview, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm Saturday at the Puget Island Orthodox
Presbyterian Church with Pastor Dan Kistler officiating.  Memorial contributions
may be made to Cathlamet Ambulance Fund, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, Washington, or
Puget Island Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 193 N Welcome Slough, Cathlamet
Washington.Cascade Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.