OBITUARY - MARSHA LEE (KEALIHER) WHITCRAFT

Submitted by: Leona Johnson, bell_crazy2000 -at- yahoo -dot- com

Source: "The Daily News", Longview, Cowlitz Co., Washington

Marsha Lee Whitcraft, 57, of Kelso passed away on March 22, 2004 at St Johns
Medical Center. She was born on December 6, 1946 in Denver, Colorado to Neal and
Betty Kealiher. She lived in the local area her entire life. On October 26, 1963
she married Russ Whitcraft in Coeur'd Alene, Idaho. She worked as a retail clerk
at Bob's until her retirement in 1994. Mrs Whitcraft enjoyed spending time with
her four grandchildren, going to the beach and camping. She was very strong and
loving. She cared for all. She fought a long, hard battle, for many years with a
dignity and strength that was immeasureable. Mrs Whitcraft was preceded in death
by two sisters; and both parents.

Survivors include her husband, Russ Whitcraft of Kelso; two daughters, Angie
Whitcraft and Kaysie Donut both of Kelso; daughter and son-in-law, Deanna and
Jeff Williams of Kelso; sister Pat Velkeof Kelso; brother Bill Kealiher fo
Kelso;  three grandsons, Jacob Williams, Austin Williams, and Harley Williams
all of Kelso; granddaughter, Gabrielle Williams of Kelso; niece, Tammy Patterson
of Castle Rock; two nephews, Jason Pliler of Kelso, and Bob Pliler of Toutle; A
celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 175
Dusty Dr., Kelso. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fred Hutchinson
Cancer Research Center, 100 Fairview Ave., N. J5-200, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle,
Wa., 98109-1024. Hubbard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.