VanHorn, Willard B.	View/Sign Guest Book
Willard Burnhardt Van Horn, 71, of Longview died Feb. 26, 2008. He was born Nov. 4, 1936, in Woodson, Ore., and was adopted by Floyd and Esther Van Horn. He moved to the local area 60 years ago, graduating from Kelso High School in 1955. Mr. Van Horn was an upholster and small appliance repairman for Goodwill Industries for more than 35 years. He enjoyed attending community fairs, estate sales, youth softball games and family gatherings. He enjoyed trips to the beach and cheering for his friends in Special Olympics. He was quiet, kind and easy-going. He loved animals. He was a member of Joint Heirs Christian Fellowship, a travel group, the grange hall and the YMCA Club. He is survived by the love of his life and companion of 27 years, Madalene Keener of Longview; three brothers, T. Art Kouva, Everett Kouva and R. Jack Kouva, all of Woodburn, Ore.; a sister, Evelyn Kouva of San Angelo, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Mr. Van Horn was preceded in death by his birth parents, John and Ina Kouva; two sisters, Ellen and Easter Kouva; and a brother, John R. Kouva. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Columbia Funeral Service with the Rev. Bill Wells officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, the American Cancer Society and Special Olympics. Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
Published in The Daily News on 2/29/2008.