Nov. 15, 1954 ~ April 22, 2008- Robert Lewis Garland peacefully passed away at his home in Camas, WA on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, surrounded by his family. Born on November 15, 1954 in Vancouver, Robert was 53 years old. A lifetime Camas-Washougal resident, Robert graduated from Washougal High School in 1973. He worked as a papermaker at Georgia Pacific Paper Mill in Camas before his retirement in 2006. He enjoyed playing in the local Community Ed. Basketball Leagues, hiking, camping, fishing, playing video games, and playing on the drums. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Martha at home; daughter, Kara Garland of Camas; son, Jacob Garland of Camas; father, Glenn Garland of Washougal; sister, Diane McKee of Washougal; brothers, Dennis Garland of Washougal and Thomas Garland of Springfield, Oregon; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Geraldine Garland in 1994. There will be a Celebration of Robert's Life at a later date. Memorials in Robert's honor may be sent to the American Cancer Society: 0330 Southwest Curry St. Portland, OR 97239. Sign the online guestbook at www.brownsfh.com. Brown's Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Camas has been entrusted with arrangements. Published in the Columbian on 04/27/2008