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Mary Ellen Diehl Anderson

Birth	:	1 Aug 1926 Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	17 Jul 2018 Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.6287500, -122.5568200
Description	:	Mary Ellen Diehl was born August 1, 1926, in Craig, Colorado. She was a child of The Great Depression, living in poverty. Her parents, William Nathan and Kathryn Harriet Diehl, migrated from the Midwest looking for work, then moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. They eventually settled in Vancouver, Washington, moving frequently within the local area based on short-term work. She attended many schools due to her parent's migration and graduated from Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Washington. She grew up in a very civic minded family who enjoyed spirited political discussions, always exchanging different points of views. As... Read More	Mary Ellen Diehl was born August 1, 1926, in Craig, Colorado. She was a child of The Great Depression, living in poverty. Her parents, William Nathan and Kathryn Harriet Diehl, migrated from the Midwest looking for work, then moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. They eventually settled in Vancouver, Washington, moving frequently within the local area based on short-term work. She attended many schools due to her parent's migration and graduated from Vancouver High School in Vancouver, Washington. She grew up in a very civic minded family who enjoyed spirited political discussions, always exchanging different points of views. As a young adult during World War II she worked in the Kaiser Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington. When the war ended her girlfriends convinced her to move to Los Angeles, California "to seek their fame and fortune". She met Duane "Andy" Anderson, fell in love and they married. They had their first child and decided to move to Vancouver, Washington, seeking better employment opportunities. They had their second child while living in the Heights (post war housing). Her parents had property in the Orchards area where they built their first home and had their third child, completing the family. Mary Ellen found work at Woolworth's in Vancouver, Washington, in the late 50's and early 60"s. In her spare-time she was an avid reader and loved English history and current events. She instilled a sense of civic responsibility in her family. She was active in Girl Scouts and Duane "Andy" was involved in Boy Scouts. She joined the League of Women Voters and pursued her political interests and made many friends who were on both sides of political issues. She served on several boards and committees in the community and volunteered for the Democrats. During the Johnson Administration the "War on Poverty" presented many new employment opportunities. She was hired in her dream job as Library Assistant at Covington Jr. High in Vancouver, Washington. She loved introducing students to the world of literature. This is when her advocacy for education came alive. She then moved from the Library position to become the school secretary. She became active in her Union (PSE) and served as President. She went on to serve on the PSE State Board and was presented the PSE lifetime membership upon her retirement. In her retirement she decided to run for the Evergreen School Board and served a four-year term. She then began traveling throughout Europe and the United States. Mary Ellen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and Grandma Great (as her great grandchildren called her). She was the family Oral Historian providing historical facts and antidotes. She championed her children and grand children's educational and life goals and was always generous with her time and money. At family gatherings she challenged her children and grandchildren with lively discussions about local, state, national and world events. While not formally educated, she was self-taught, highly intelligent, fiercely independent who provided vision and insight to her family to make the world a better place. Mary Ellen passed away on July 17, 2018, in Vancouver, Washington.

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Mary Ellen Diehl Anderson's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Vancouver, Clark County, USA.
When did Mary Ellen Diehl Anderson death?
Mary Ellen Diehl Anderson death on 17 Jul 2018 in Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Mary Ellen Diehl Anderson's memorial?
Latitude: 45.6287500
Longitude: -122.5568200

Family Members:

Parent

William Nathan Diehl

(1892 - 1967)

Kathryn Harriet Dubbs Diehl

(1899 - 1990)

Spouse

Oliver Duane Anderson

(1925 - 1990)

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