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Wallace Gill Obituary
Wally was born in Vancouver, WA to Dolph and Ruth Gill. He had five siblings (Charles, Eleanor, Alan, Jeanette, and Glenda). Wally attended Harney Elementary, Shumway Middle School, Vancouver High School, and Clark College.
Wally served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and was stationed at Northead Lighthouse, Ilwaco, WA. Wally and his wife of 70 years, Judith, spent the remainder of their life together in Vancouver. He retired as a journeyman machinist in 1998.
Wally is survived by his wife, Judith, and his four children, Anne Taylor (Rex), Karen Ruppel (Steve), Mary Poff (Kirk), David Gill (Laura), five grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
Donations can be made to Peace Health Southwest Hospice at peacehealth.org/foundation.
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Lisa Stickney
Yesterday
I am so sorry for your families loss. Wally always welcomed me in his home and was kind to everyone. I was a close friend and co-worker of David's for many years. RIP Mr. Gill
Jim Theer
October 26, 2025
I send my condolences to Wally's family. He was my neighbor when I was a kid. He taught me a lot cars........Jim Theer
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