Clark County WA Archives Obituaries.....SELF, Lavina Beatrice March 21, 1908
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LaCamas Post March 28,1908
Death of Mrs.Self
Prominent in Church and Social Work
Last Saturday morning the community was sshocked by the news of the sudden 
death of Mrs.George Self.Everbody said 'I can't believe it." But alas it was 
true. In giving birth to a baby boy her own life was sacrificed,a lfe for a 
life.
Mrs. Self's maiden name was Lavina Beatrice Davis."She was the youngest 
daughter of Mr.and Mrs.J.K.Davis residing on Kaufman Avenue,Vancouver,Wash., 
and was born in Oconto,Wis.,April 13,1881. When four years of age the family 
moved to Clear Lake Wis.,where they lived until she grew to womanhood.She 
graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1899 and engaged in teaching school 
in the vicinity for several years. in 1904,the family removed to 
Vancouver,Wash.,and she continued her school work at Proebstel 1905,and 
LaCamas,1906, uniting with the Presbyterian church at the latte rplace.In 1906 
and 1907 she filled a position in the Central High School of Tacoma. In June 
1907 she was married to Geo.Self. For less than a year itwas hers to share as 
a bride the love and joy of a truly happy home,and no one can fathom the 
mystery why she could not continue in it as a mother.But such was not to be.
Her father  and mother,a sister,Mrs.R.S.Poage,and a brother Wildey,survive her.
Not only does the husband and the family,but the Presbyterian church,o which 
she was a faithful member and efficient helper in the different societie,and 
the whole community feel the loss. The passing of one so noble,so talented,and 
so gentle makes the world poorer but heaven richer.
Funeral service was held at the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon conducted 
by the pastor,Rev.Carrick. The body was taken on the evening train to her old 
home in Vancouver,Wash. Another brief service as held Monday afternoon by 
Rev.H.S.Templeton and she was laid to rest in the Vancouver city cemetery.
Scarcely ever has the heart of this community been so deeply touched,and to 
the extent sympathy can be extended to the bereft husband with his motherless 
child and the sorrowing relatives.

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