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Rose Marie Schwinge of Underwood, Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
Rose was born May 11, 1940, in Oyer, Missouri. She was born to Burrell (Red) Stockstill and Emma Lorriane (Smith) Goodwin. She lived in El Dorado Springs Missouri until the age of 15. She moved to White Salmon, Washington, in 1955. Rose married James (Jim) Robert Schwinge on Dec. 24, 1985.
Rose worked many jobs throughout her life. She worked at Columbia Materials Co., Town and Country Restaurant, Heidi’s. Rose also sold Avon for many years. She was a volunteer fire fighter and also the secretary for the Skamania County Fire Department. Rose worked as a Postmaster Relief at the Underwood Post Office until her retirement.
Rose enjoyed sewing, cooking, trying new recipes, and collecting cookbooks. She also put together a cookbook for the Underwood Fire Department for a fundraiser.
Rose is survived by her husband Jim Schwinge of Underwood; sisters Nita Reeves of Goldendale, Washington, and Linda Dills of Marysville, Washington; children, Laura (Dan) Mack of Lyle, Washington, Rosalie (Ken) Henderson of Underwood, Diana (Mike) Solomon of Murdock, Washington, and Debbie (Rios) of The Dalles, Oregon; stepchildren Karen (Brian) Anderson of North Carolina and John (Lori) Schwinge of Hood River, Oregon. Rose has numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Burrell (Red) Stockstill, Emma (Lorraine) Goodwin and stepfather Buck Goodwin; son Merle (Dean) Vezina; stepson Keith (Alyn) Schwinge; and first husband Frenchie Vezina.
There will be a graveside service at the White Salmon Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Gardner Funeral Home, 156 NE Church Ave., White Salmon. Visit www.GardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for the family.
“Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”
Columbia Gorge News, Aug. 19, 2026
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