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Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home is a trusted and compassionate funeral service provider located in Kelso, Washington. With a long history of serving the community, the funeral home has established itself as a beacon of hope and support during difficult times. Situated at 301 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA 98626, Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home is conveniently accessible to families from all walks of life.

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At Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home, the team of dedicated professionals understands that losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences a family can face. That's why they are committed to providing exceptional care and guidance throughout the entire funeral planning process. From the initial consultation to the final farewell, the staff at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home strives to create a personalized and meaningful experience that honors the memory of your loved one.

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Barton Dale Heerensperger - March 29, 1940 - June 26, 2023

Departed: 06/26/2023 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Barton Dale Heerensperger, 83, of Longview passed away June 26, 2023, in Bellevue, Wash.

He was born March 29, 1940, in Kelso to Paul and Leona Heerensperger and spent most of his life in the local area.

Barton attended the University of Washington, earning a bachelor of science in ceramics engineering. He retired in 2008.

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, reading, working in the yard, and staying up to date on politics. He was logical and opinionated, but a loving grandfather, father and husband.

Barton married his wife Betty in May of 1963 in Reno, Nev. She survives him in Bellevue, Wash.. Also surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Tamara Heerensperger of Longview and Kallie and James Veeneman of Sammamish, Wash.; and two granddaughters, Janet Veeneman and Charlotte Veeneman, both of Sammamish.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, David Heerensperger.

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Daniel D. Comer - March 28, 1944 - June 16, 2023

Departed: 06/16/2023 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Daniel Comer, 79, of Kelso, passed away June 16, 2023.

He was born March 28, 1944, in Elkhart, Ind., to Richard and Norma (McCraner) Comer, and attended Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, Ariz.

Dan was a construction electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). He enjoyed camping, boating, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and girlfriend Alice. He was always happy to help a friend and appreciated the same in others. Dan's generous, compassionate, and loving spirit will be missed by so many.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Jacquelyn (Lowery) Comer.

Dan is survived by his partner, caregiver, and love of his life Foong “Alice” Chan; a brother, Terry Comer of Atascadero, Calif.; a daughter, Christina (Comer) Martin of Flagstaff, Ariz., a son, Tracy Comer of Kelso; a son Stacy Comer of Kalama; a stepdaughter, Kim; and 10 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on July 17 at 10 a.m. at Steel Chapel.

Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home has been entrusted with final arrangements.

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Allister Roy Dallas - June 30, 1947 - May 03, 2022

Departed: 05/03/2022 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Allister Roy Dallas, 74, peacefully passed away at home in Longview, WA. Born in Bend, OR to Jack Roy and Viola May (Ferguson) Dallas on June 30, 1947. He moved to Longview in 1966. During his life, he had made a living as a painter, cabinet maker and doing prefab assembly at Tolly Craft Yachts. He started working at Les Schwab Tires as an Automotive Technician, before moving to Bend, OR in 1995 to become their Corporate Training Specialist and Corporate Department Supervisor, retiring in 2017 after 34 years of service. He spent a brief time in Salem, OR before returning to Longview, WA.

On June 4, 1988, Allister married Edna Wiehn, a Longview native. He had been previously married to Ellenor McKee (1974) and Judy Kelly (1966).

He belonged to Sons of the American Legion, Post 44 Redmond, OR, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 3602 Ocean Park, WA and Kelso-Longview Elks, No. 1482.

Allister loved spending time with his family, especially time with his grandchildren. He loved God and embraced Jesus Christ as his savior. He enjoyed building street rods, going to car shows, cruise, fishing and clam digging. He, also, enjoyed time at his and Edna’s beach property.

He is survived by sons; Robert Dallas, Jeremy Payne (Sonseeahray daughter-in-law), Joshua Dallas & Jonathan Dallas (Karen daughter-in-law). Stepchildren; Deon Wiehn, and Shannon ( Jamy son-in-law)Gregory. Along with 18 grandchild and 7 great grand children.

Please make any contributions to hospice or American Cancer Society.

Graveside service will be help Tuesday, 5/17/2022 at 2:00pm at Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens. There will be a gathering at the Elks in Kelso, Wa from 2:30 to 4:00pm.

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John "Dan" Bailey - June 26, 1947 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, Dan Bailey, 74, passed away at home after a short journey with cancer. Dan was born in Longview to John "Russell" and Christine Fisher Bailey and was the oldest of four siblings. Dan lived his whole life in Kelso, was a 1965 Kelso High School graduate and worked at Weyerhaeuser for thirty-seven years.

Dan loved hunting, fishing, country music and playing the guitar. He told great jokes and stories and was always the calming voice of reason. Dan loved to coach sports. In baseball, championships were won on several levels including at Kelso High School and many of his players went on to have successful college and professional careers.

Dan married the love of his life, Gloria, on June 20, 1970. Dan loved being a father and a grandfather and his greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Dan is survived by his wife Gloria, his sisters Sue (Rick) Jacobs of Kelso, Laura Roger of Vancouver and Wanda (Eric) Swenson of Newman Lake, his sons Pat (Tiffany) Bailey of Kelso, Jeff Bailey of Longview and John (Denise) Bailey of Tacoma, his granddaughters Libby and Harper of Kelso and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dan's life is planned for 2 p.m. June 26 at Rister Stadium.

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Donald L. White - June 26, 1933 - February 02, 2022

Departed: 02/02/2022 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Don L. White, 88 passed peacefully on February 2, 2022, at Community Home Health and Hospice of Longview, WA surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 26, 1933, Don was one of two children of Elta and Ellis White of Longview, WA.

Don lived a life of hard work and great adventures alongside his wife Dawn White for 23 years. He was the President/CEO of Weyerhaeuser Credit Union (Red Canoe Credit Union) for many years. He was involved in many clubs such as Longview, WA Rotary Club, Desert Hot Springs, CA Rotary Club, Kelso, WA Lions, Kelso, WA Elks, and Palm Springs, CA Moose Club.

He is preceded in death by his wife Dawn White of Kalama, WA, parents Elta Connoy and Ellis White of Longview, WA, and a son Steven R. White of Longview, WA.

He is survived by daughter Renee A. (Don) Lien of Longview, WA, son Daniel L. (Sandy) White of Placerville CA, stepson Mark M. (Brinda) Cassidy of Ankeny, Iowa, and stepdaughter Kelly D. (Jeff) Cunningham of Colfax, CA, a sister Carol Scherlie of Fremont, CA, 3 granddaughters, Alexis A. Harris of Portland, OR, Melissa (Andrew) Wilder of Placerville, CA, and Shauna White of Placerville, CA, 5 grandsons, Gabriel M. Harris of Kalama, WA, Adam Cassidy of Highlands Ranch, CO, Brian Cassidy of Highlands Ranch, CO, Justin (Justine) Cassidy of Ankeny, Iowa, Ryan (Kristel) Crouse of Sacramento, CA, 4 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

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Nellie Mae Griffith - October 08, 1928 - January 20, 2022

Departed: 01/20/2022 (Kelso)

Obituary Preview: Nellie Mae Bailey Griffith October 8, 1928 to January 20, 2022

Nellie Griffith, of Kelso, Washington, passed into her heavenly home while residing at Little Prairie Home in Vancouver, Washington. She was a resident of Kelso for 60 years. She and husband, Faye Griffith, lived in the house they built in east Kelso on P.G. Sweet Road, where they raised their three daughters, Debbie, Kathy and Cheryl.

Mom was born (Dixon) and raised in Lucas, South Dakota on a farm-ranch that survived the Great Depression. Her father, Edward Bailey, was a college graduate in agriculture who was known throughout the state for his progressive terrace farming techniques. Her mother, Merle Bailey who was a teacher, became a hard-working farmer's wife raising 6 kids and feeding the hired crews. Nellie has told many tales of farm life, riding horses, herding cattle and tilling the ground while trying to control the farm mule. Nellie was an honor student at Gregory High School and was awarded a State 4H Award in sewing that sent her to the Chicago National 4H Conference. After high school, Nellie left for Los Angeles, California and worked as a Teletype Operator at Republic Steel. She proved to be quite adventurous and successfully acquired her flight license piloting in Southern California.

Dancing at Figueroa Ballroom in LA she met the love of her life, Faye Griffith, whom she was married to for 37 years before his death in 1987.

Nellie was a strong, dedicated worker who exhibited total determination. She had a lengthy career with Standard Dairy in Longview, serving as a bookkeeper. With her husband, Faye, the two opened and operated Griff’s Music Center in west Kelso for several years.

Music was a large part of family life and Faye convinced Nellie to be the 'rhythm guitarist' for their band, the Vers-A-Tones. They were known for many years locally playing at the Eagles Club, Elks Club, and many more dance halls and events. Later, Nellie worked for Pacific Pioneer Insurance Agency in accounting, receiving honors and recognitions, until she retired in 1995.

Volunteering was important to Nellie. She was an integral part of the Longview/Kelso Senior Program CAP; volunteered at FISH coordinating services; and as a member of Kelso Baptist Church, she served as Clerk for several years. She also sang in the choir and assisted at bazaars. Our mom enjoyed many aspects of life, but music was in her heart, shared by her husband, and passed down to all her children and grandchildren. She was active in TOPS and Bible Studies, and enjoyed outings with family and friends. Couponing was a hobby because she loved to 'save' and 'get deals'. Mom was an avid game player and is quoted saying, "..•every American should know how to play poker!" All her kids and grandkids know the game! Our mom, Nellie, carries on the ancestral line through: Daughters; Debbie Grove (Scott), Kathy Grisso (John), and Cheryl Underwood (Dennis recently deceased); Grandchildren; Kimberly Burris (Keenan), Wayne Grove, Andrew Grove (Hanna), Amy Palmer (Ryan), Javin Grove (Jessica), Kristy Pisarczyk (Todd), Kevin DeGraw, Jenny Wishard (Adam), Brian DeGraw (Brett), Ryan Scrichfield (Tonya), Kelly Scrichfield (Sarah), Natalie Sutton (John), Mark Scrichfield (Jessica); Jeff Grisso, Marianne Gunderson (Joe). She was also blessed with

34 great grandchildren and 1great-great grandchild. She is survived by one sister, Jennie Lubbers of Firestone, CO. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Faye (Griff) Griffith; Brothers; Eddie Bailey, Jim Bailey, and Jack Bailey and; Sister; Ellen Bartling.

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Personalized Funeral Services

Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home recognizes that every individual is unique, and their funeral services should reflect that. The funeral home offers a range of options to accommodate different preferences, beliefs, and cultural traditions. From traditional funerals to cremation services, memorial gatherings, and celebrations of life, the staff at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home will work closely with you to craft a customized ceremony that celebrates the life and legacy of your loved one.

Cremation Options

In recent years, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for many families. Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home offers a variety of cremation options, including direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with traditional funeral service. Their experienced staff will guide you through the process, ensuring that you understand all aspects of cremation and making informed decisions about the final disposition of your loved one's remains.

Pre-Planning and Advanced Planning

While it may seem difficult to think about, pre-planning your funeral or memorial service can be a thoughtful gesture to your loved ones. By making arrangements in advance, you can spare your family from having to make difficult decisions during an emotional time. The staff at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home is happy to discuss pre-planning options with you, helping you to create a plan that reflects your wishes and budget.

Community Involvement

Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home is deeply rooted in the Kelso community and is committed to giving back through various outreach programs and initiatives. The funeral home regularly partners with local organizations to support bereaved families, veterans, and other individuals in need. By doing so, they demonstrate their dedication to serving not only the families who come through their doors but also the community at large.

Facilities and Amenities

The facilities at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home are designed to provide a comforting and welcoming environment for families and friends gathering to say goodbye. The funeral home features spacious visitation rooms, a chapel for services, and ample parking for guests. Additionally, their staff is happy to accommodate special requests or needs, ensuring that every aspect of the funeral or memorial service is tailored to your requirements.

Contacting Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home

If you're seeking compassionate guidance during a difficult time or would like to learn more about their services, please don't hesitate to reach out to Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home. You can contact them by phone or visit their website to explore their offerings in greater detail. Remember, their dedicated team is always available to offer support and assistance whenever you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, details about their life, and information about funeral or memorial services. It serves as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with family, friends, and community.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries play a significant role in honoring the deceased, providing closure for those who are grieving, and serving as a historical record of a person's life. They also give family and friends an opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of their loved one.

What is typically included in an obituary?

A standard obituary usually includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, cause of death (optional), surviving family members, occupation, hobbies, achievements, and funeral or memorial service details.

Who writes an obituary?

In most cases, the family of the deceased or a close friend writes the obituary. Funeral homes or mortuaries may also offer assistance in writing an obituary as part of their services.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform. Typically, it ranges from 100 to 500 words. However, some publications may have specific word count limits or restrictions.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a great way to personalize the tribute and make it more meaningful.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, usually including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary, on the other hand, provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

The submission process varies depending on the publication or platform. You can usually find guidelines on their website or by contacting their customer service department directly.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, word count, and additional features such as photos or online memorials. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise and ensure that your life story is told in your own words.

What if I want to keep the obituary private?

If you prefer not to make the obituary publicly available, you can opt for a private or family-only posting. This way, only those with permission can access the obituary.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries don't have to be somber and serious. Including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help capture the personality and spirit of the deceased.

How long after the funeral should I wait before publishing an obituary?

There's no specific time frame for publishing an obituary after a funeral. Some families prefer to publish it immediately, while others may wait until after the funeral or memorial service.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's possible to make corrections or edits to an obituary after it's been published. However, this may depend on the publication's policies and deadlines.

What if I want to publish an obituary in multiple newspapers or platforms?

You can certainly publish an obituary in multiple places. Just be sure to check each publication's guidelines and fees before submitting.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in honor of their loved one. This can be a meaningful way to continue their legacy.

How do I handle errors or inaccuracies in an obituary?

If you notice an error or inaccuracy in an obituary, contact the publication or platform immediately. They will work with you to correct the mistake as soon as possible.

Can I republish an old obituary for a special occasion or anniversary?

Yes, you can republish an old obituary to commemorate a special occasion or anniversary. This can be a touching way to remember and honor your loved one.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

If you're finding it difficult to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress, consider seeking support from a friend, family member, or professional counselor. They can help you navigate your emotions and craft a fitting tribute.

Can I include quotes, poems, or lyrics in an obituary?

Absolutely! Including quotes, poems, or lyrics that were meaningful to the deceased can add depth and personality to the obituary.

How do I ensure that my loved one's online presence is respectful and accurate after they pass away?

You can take steps to manage your loved one's online presence by notifying social media platforms and other online services of their passing. This will help prevent unauthorized activity and ensure that their digital legacy is respected.

What if I need additional support or guidance during the process of writing an obituary?

If you need additional support or guidance during the process of writing an obituary, consider reaching out to a funeral home, hospice organization, or bereavement counselor for assistance. They can provide valuable resources and guidance during this difficult time.

Can I create a digital archive of my loved one's life story and memories?

Yes, there are many digital platforms and tools available that allow you to create a digital archive of your loved one's life story and memories. This can be a beautiful way to preserve their legacy for generations to come.