The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 19, 1983, page 6

WIIDANEN

     Francis William Wiidanen, born at Centerville October 18, 1914 to William and Ida Wiiadanen, passed away May 14 at his Centerville home, having lived his entire life as a farmer on the family homestead near the community.
     He was confirmed and baptized in the Apostolic Lutheran Church in Centerville.
     Preceded in death by five brothers, Loris, Burton, Albine, Frank and Wesley, and by two sisters, Edna Simi and May Lucille, who died in infancy, Mr. Wiidanen is survived by one brother, Merle Wiidanen, of Centerville; by a nephews, William Simi of Goldendale; by a niece, Vernice Dove of Centerville; and by many cousins, greatnieces and nephews.
     Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, at Knosher-Erdman Funeral Home, Mr. Eldon Wiidanen officiating. Lorraine Schlegel was vocalist and Loleta Zumwalt organist. Honorary pallbearers were Otis Mattson, Ivan Mattson, Otis Anderson and Harold Isaacson.
     Active pallbearers were Ray Mattson, Ed Berry, Alvin Randall, Virgil (Pete) Anderson, Bill Olson and Arnold Hoikka. Interment was in the Centerville Cemetery.

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