Cowlitz County WA Archives Obituaries.....Eichentopf, Eleanor F.     March 10, 2006
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Published in The Daily News on 3/14/2006. 
Eleanor F. Eichentopf, 86, of Longview, Washington died March 10, 2006 in 
Vancouver. 

She was born November 29, 1919 in Portland, Oregon to Oscar Henry and Frances 
Otelia (Jabusch) Sherman. Mrs. Eichentopf was raised in the Longview area and 
then moved to Portland in 1948. She moved back to Longview in the early 1970's. 
She graduated from RA Long High School in 1938, then later graduated from Good 
Samaritan Hospital Nursing Program in 1941. She married Edwin Eichentopf April 
7, 1942 in Kelso, Washington. Mrs. Eichentopf worked at the Cowlitz General 
Hospital as an RN from 1943 until 1948. She raised sheep, processed wool; also 
enjoyed quilting, gardening, and flowers. She was the Church organist at Holy 
Trinity Lutheran in Portland, OR, First Christian Church in Longview, WA, and 
Stella Lutheran Church. She was family oriented and was a loving wife and 
mother. She was a member of the Stella Lutheran Church, Ruff and Ruffles Square 
Dancers, and Stardust Dancers. 

She is survived by her husband Edwin Eichentopf of Longview, WA; Sons-Jerry 
Eichentopf of Portland, OR, and David Eichentopf of Longview, WA; Daughters-Ann 
O'Roke of Colton, OR, and Karen Peters of Portland, OR; Brothers-Buddy Sherman 
of Longview, WA, Bill Sherman of Kelso, WA, and Robert Sherman of Longview, WA; 
Sister Betty Dorris of Longview, WA; 9 Grandchildren; 1 Great-Grandchild; and 
many Nieces and Nephews. 

Services will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Thursday, March 16, 2006 
at 11:00 AM. Reverend Carol Plummer officiating. Memorial Donations can be made 
to the Cowlitz 2 Fire and Rescue at 701 Vine St., Kelso, WA 98626. Arrangements 
by Steele Chapel At Longview Memorial Park and Crematory. 

 
 


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