OBITUARY
Lewis Angelo
September 14, 1916 – December 16, 2010
LEWIS ANGELO September 14, 1916 - December 16, 2010
Lewis Angelo, former Camas Director of Public Works, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in the home he built in 1948. He was 94 years of age. Born on September 14, 1916 in Cape Horn, Washington to Sam and Julia Angelo, he attended Washougal High School, then Washington State University and Oregon State University pursuing civil engineering. Lewis began his engineering career working for the Alcoa Aluminum Company in Vancouver, and then in Modesto, California where he was the field work supervisor for the new Alcoa Plant. Rather than be transferred to Pittsburgh, Lewis returned home to Vancouver and began working for the Kaiser Shipyards as an engineer. During this time, as a private surveyor, he did the layout for the Portland Meadows Race Track. Later Lewis worked for the Department of the Interior surveying and laying the power lines for the Bonneville Dam Power Plant. In July, 1946, he took the job of engineer for the city of Camas. Soon after, he was promoted to Director of Public Works, a position he held until he retired 36years later in 1982. "Louie," as he was called in Camas, was known for his dedication and commitment to his work. His tireless efforts upgrading the quality of the water system, adding new sewage treatment plants, upgrading the streets and providing parks and recreational facilities for the city were all recognized and appreciated throughout the years. Upon his retirement fellow workers described him as an outstanding leader, professional, straight forward and tough, one who demanded excellence of his employees who were proud to have worked with him. They acknowledged his enthusiasm for learning and implementing new ideas to improve the city's public works - a true, loyal, public servant who "put Camas on the map". "Louie's" professional expertise, accomplishments and years of dedicated service earned him the Camas Citizen Award for Outstanding Service, recognition from the Chamber of Commerce and the State of Washington Distinguished Citizen Award. The honor for which he was most proud was that of a new Camas water pump station named The Lewis Angelo Water Pumping Station. It was dedicated in Oct. 2001. He was also awarded lifetime membership in the American Water Works Association. After retirement, Lou continued his love of good, honest, work and responsibility as a personal property manager and became the best all time "fix-it" grandpa and friend. His flourishing garden became his pride and joy, and family and friends benefited from the fruits of his labor. Lou loved music, especially the big band sounds. He was also an avid ballroom dancer. He grew up with music and dancing at the Old Cape Horn School House Family Dances and until recently he and his wife danced weekly at the Vancouver Elks Club where he was a lifetime member. Lou is survived by his wife, Frances, and would have been married 70 years in February, 2011. Other survivors are his 4 children, Lorrie (Dr. Morris) Horning of Anchorage, Alaska, Robert (Ann) Angelo of Washougal, Dr. Richard Angelo (Marguerite) of Seattle, Debbie (Paul) Anderson of Camas, Washington and his brother, Ted Angelo (Mary Jane) of Vancouver; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grand children, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Bailey and brother, Albert C. Angelo, Sr. The viewing will take place at the Vancouver Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, December 21, from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 5 p.m.. A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 400 S. Andresen Road. A reception will follow the service. Burial will be at the Camas Cemetery, N.E. Oak Street between 19th and 22nd Avenue. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Camas Community Chest, P.O Box 960, Camas, WA. 98607, or the Camas Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 1055, Camas, WA. 98607.
Services
- Viewing Tuesday, December 21, 2010
- Rosary Tuesday, December 21, 2010
- Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 22, 2010
REMEMBERING
Lewis Angelo
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RECEIVE UPDATESJanuary 12, 2011
With our sincere sympathy to you and all the family. You and Mr. Angelo created quite a fine family for this earth to enjoy and share with us all. Our prayers continue. George and Judy Henriksen
Nancy Bott
December 22, 2010
Fran & Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Glad we were able to see you today and get/give a hug. We love you all. Nancy & Paloma
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December 21, 2010
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December 21, 2010
December 21, 2010
Dear Fran and famly,
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss, we have fond memories of Lou coming over to do yard work and letting me put a little garden in the backyard of the duplex we rented from you. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Mike and RuthAnn Watts
December 20, 2010
Frances and family,
I have such fond memories of Mr. Angelo mowing the lawn at the property my parents rented from him for over 20 years. I always marvelled at what a hard worker he was and how kind he was to my siblings and I when we would interrupt him (despite being told not to by my parents) while he was busy. One of the stories I have heard many times from my folks is the one about how when they were both fresh out of the Air Force with two young children (my sister and I) they found themselves sitting across the table from Lou who had recently finished with the duplex that they were hoping to rent. Despite being a touch apprehensive about renting to a young couple with very young children (those were different times!), he graciously opened his heart and took a chance on them. As a result, my mom and dad had a wonderful home in which they would raise 4 children in a wonderful school district where we all got the very best start in life.
Mom used to always point out to us kids how hard Mr. Angelo worked and, along side my father, point to him as one of the best examples of a sterling work ethic that we should be well-served to model ourselves after. He took care of all of his properties himself, it appeared, and did things in his 80's many of us can't be bothered to do in our 30's and 40's.
From the Laeger family to yours during this difficult time, God Bless you and thank you for all you have done.
Sincerely,
Christina Allemang (Laeger)
John Niemeyer Joyce Evanyo
December 20, 2010
Fran, Our thoughts are with you and your family. It's been a while since we've visited with the two of you on the dance floor. The picture in the paper is the face we remember. Fun memories.
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To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
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To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
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To leave the world a bit better, by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition;
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