Christa L. Raymond, 39, of Stevenson, Wash., died June 18, 2009.
She was born Feb. 21, 1970 in Everett, Wash. She grew up in Sweet Home and moved to Stevenson about 13 years ago. She worked as a nurse and a child home care provider before working at the Forest Service, a job she loved.
Mrs. Raymond enjoyed hiking, rock and frog collecting and everything outdoors. Mainly she loved doing things for others. She was a wonderful mother and strived to do all she could for her children.
She is survived by her children, Angeline (Clint) Starbuck of Burns, Blake Raymond of Troutdale, Toby Garrison of Carson, Wash., Annalynn Raymond of Stevenson, Wash .; mother Evelyn Doble of Beaverton; father Sam and stepmother Claire Henthorne of Sweet Home; brothers Rod Henthorne of Sweet Home, Wayne Henthorne of Aloha; sister Lisa Henthorne of Sweet Home; and grandson Kenneth Troy Starbuck of Burns.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sasha Grace Evelyn Raymond; and brother, Kenneth Henthorne.
Private services will be held at a later date. Straub’s Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation in Camas are in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial donations can be given to the Smokey Bear Forest Information Service at U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-0003. To send condolences or to sign the on-line guestbook, visit http://www.straubsfuneralhome.com.