The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., October 31, 1974, page 13

STANT SAMUEL, "Happy" SURFACE

     Stant Samuel Surface, or "Happy" as he was known to his friends, was born Apr. 15, 1891 in Frankfort, Ind. He died Oct. 20, 1974 at White Salmon. He left his parents' home at an early age and followed the work of the cotton gins, starting from the south and working north. He traveled and worked through many states. In 1923 he came to the Glenwood valley. Some previous experiences working with steam engines gained him a job with the Glenwood Lumber Co.
     On Dec. 22, 1930 Happy and Rosa Ward were married in Everett. Together they farmed and logged in the Glenwood area. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary there.
     In 1958, Vancouver became their home. After residing there for 10 years, they chose White Salmon for their retirement.
     Surface was a member of the Masonic Order for many years. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church. He served his community and friends well, never failing to witness for his Lord both as a minister and as a Sunday school teacher. Each Sunday morning found him preparing the church and it seems fitting that he should pass away on a Sunday, Oct. 20, at the age of 83 years and six months.
     He was extremely proud to be a grandfather to Juanita L. Rolph of Glenwood, to Darold E. Ward of Macon, Ga. and to Sue L. Atkins of Indiana, as well as to six great grandchildren.
     He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Rosa and one step-son, Frank E. Ward of The Dalles, Ore.
     Funeral services were held Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. at Gardner's Funeral Home in White Salmon with Rev. Merrill Tucker of Vancouver officiating.
     Active pallbearers were Walter Danielson, Marshall Skaar, Harold Kuhnhausen, Roger Kkuhnhausen, Earl Kuhnhausen and Donald Kuhnhausen. Honorary pallbearers were Woodie Kuhnhausen, Osmar Kuhnhausen, Charles Kuhnhausen, Leonard Rolph, Emmett DeWalt, Ed Shaw, Albin Berglund and Charles Holly.

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