Funeral Homes in Camas, WA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (brent richards), (clint coulter), and (jimmie rodgers (pop singer)).

Camas /ˈkæməs/ is a city in Clark County, Washington, with a population of 19,355 at the 2010 census. Officially incorporated on June 18, 1906, the city is named after the camas lily, a plant with an onion-like bulb prized by Native Americans. At the west end of downtown Camas is a large Georgia-Pacific paper-mill from which the high school teams get their name "the Papermakers". Accordingly, the city is about 20 miles east (upwind) from Portland, Oregon. Historically, the commercial base of the city was based almost solely on the paper mill; however, the diversity of industries has been enhanced considerably in recent years by the influx of several white-collar, high-tech companies including Hewlett-Packard, Sharp Microelectronics, Linear Technology and WaferTech and Underwriters Labs . Annual events include the summer "Camas Days", as well as other festivals and celebrations.The east side of town borders the city of Washougal, Washington, and the west side of town borders Vancouver, Washington. Camas lies along the Washington side of the Columbia River, across from Troutdale, Oregon, and is part of the Portland, Oregon, Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the United States Census Bureau. At this juncture the Columbia River is nearly a mile wide; vehicular traffic flows across the Columbia via the Interstate Bridge on I-5 and the Glenn Jackson Bridge on I-205. The main road through town is the limited-access SR 14 expressway.One of the major geographical features of the city is Prune Hill, upon which a great portion of the residential area of the city is located. Prune Hill is an extinct volcanic vent and is part of the Boring Lava Field of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.Based on per capita income, Camas ranks 59th of 522 areas in the state of Washington.

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Camas Obituaries

It was revealed by Oregonian on September 3rd, 2020 that John Raymond Halling perished in Camas, Washington.  Halling was 71 years old and was born in Portland, OR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor John Raymond's life.

It was disclosed by Register Guard on August 30th, 2020 that Arthur Donald Ames passed away in Eugene, Oregon.  Ames was 92 years old and was born in Camas, WA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Arthur Donald's life.

It was noted by The Advocate on August 5th, 2020 that Robert W "Bob" Hudson passed away in Granville, Ohio.  Hudson was 88 years old and was born in Camas, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert W "Bob"'s life.

It was reported on December 12th, 2019 that Martha Janeen Nickelson (Hacke) died in Oketo, Kansas.  Ms. Nickelson was 83 years old and was born in Camas, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Martha Janeen's life.

It was written by Klamath Falls Herald and News on September 12th, 2019 that Kathleen A Inman (Wagner) passed on in Klamath Falls, Oregon.  Ms. Inman was 85 years old and was born in Camas, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Kathleen A's life.

It was disclosed by The Columbian on December 2nd, 2018 that Douglas Edward "Doug" Nelson passed on in Camas, Washington.  Nelson was 67 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Douglas Edward "Doug"'s life.

It was noted by The Columbian on October 28th, 2018 that Donald J Roach passed on in Camas, Washington.  Roach was 83 years old and was born in Trenton, NE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Donald J's life.

It was noted by The Columbian on October 11th, 2018 that Beverly Patricia "Buff" Toolson (Bufton) perished in Camas, Washington.  Ms. Toolson was 97 years old and was born in Niagara, .  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Beverly Patricia "Buff"'s life.

It was reported on October 9th, 2018 that Doris Elaine Johnson (Shadel) passed away in Marysville, California.  Ms. Johnson was 93 years old and was born in Camas, WA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Doris Elaine's life.

It was revealed by The Columbian on September 19th, 2018 that James H "Jim" Barkley passed away in Camas, Washington.  Barkley was 89 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James H "Jim"'s life.

History

Camas lies along the Washington side of the Columbia River, across from Troutdale, Oregon, and is part of the Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area as defined by the United States Census Bureau. Jackson Memorial Bridge Jackson Bridge on Interstate 205 (Oregon-Washington) The main road through town is the limited-access Washington State Route 14 14 expressway. The east side of town borders the city of Washougal, Washington and the west side of town borders Vancouver, Washington. At this juncture the Columbia River is nearly a mile wide; vehicular traffic flows across the Columbia via the Interstate Bridge on Interstate 5 (Washington) and the Glenn L. .

The official website for the city of Camas is https://www.cityofcamas.us/.