The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., October 6, 1994, page 5

SOPHIE NELLIE DICKENS

     Sophie Nellie Dickens of White Salmon died October 3, 1994 in White Salmon.
     She was born Jan. 13, 1908 in Coketon, WV., to Aniela (Haznor) and Pete Garvick. She grew up in West Virginia and moved west in the late 1920s.
     Mrs. Dickens married Homer Dickens in Idaho. The couple lived in Sandpoint, Idaho for many years.
     They moved to White Salmon in 1948 where she resided until her death.
     She was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She en-joyed activities with Senior Citizens.
     She loved to knit, crochet and work in her garden.
     Mrs. Dickens was preeeded in death by her husband Homer, her daughter Dolores Maupin, her sons Henry, Jim and Raymond,. three brothers and two sisters.
     She is survived by her daughters Dorothy VanDeventer of Underwood, and Jannette Wray of Breinerton; and her sister Phyllis Narrish of Wheeling, WV. She had 10 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
     The family suggests contributions in her name be given to the St. Joseph's Altar Society or to White Salmon Senior Citizens.
     Funeral services for Mrs. Dickens will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Friday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m.; the Rev. Joseph Reeves will officiate the service.

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