Doyle Leon Gillham, 91 of Longview WA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 12, 2018. He was born on March 28, 1927 in Clifty, Arkansas to Lavaur and Veva (Tunnell) Gillham and served in the Army Air Corps from 1945 to 1947. Doyle married Juanita “Faye” Johnson on June 11, 1949 in Longview, Washington and she preceded him in death on January 17, 2017.
Doyle worked as a Service Manager for Tolley Craft Yacht in Kelso, Washington for 31 years before his retirement on April 30, 1991. He enjoyed gardening, boating, clam digging and woodworking.
Doyle is survived by his daughter Diane Crowe (Olen) of Las Vegas NV; sister Evelyn Gillham of Reedly CA; grandchildren Angie Buckiewicz (Greg), Jacob Weiand and Christa Weiand (Justin McClung) and great grandchildren Austin Koski (Gabby) and Hannah Koski. He was also preceded in death by his son David Gillham and his sister Tudy Anderson.
Graveside Services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Longview, Washington. Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Longview Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Vancouver Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Washington.
He was the best Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa ever.
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