Eva Lorraine Weidman Potter

Eva had a long career with government services, having worked for the Department of Agriculture and Interior; during World War II, with the Department of Commerce, Army and Air Force, and finally retiring from the US Forestry Service.

Over the years, Eva was a member of the American Business Women’s Association, Oregon Art Association, National Watercolor Society, and a volunteer with the American Red Cross, and Parks and Recreation. She was also a member of the Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church.

Eva is survived by her daughter, Kay Eckstrom of Vancouver; sons, Richard Potter of Battleground, Dean Potter of Vancouver and Dale Potter of Sherwood, OR; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Eva will be held from 11:00 am-3:00 pm, Saturday, August 15th at the International Association of Fire Fighters, local 452, 2807 NW Fruit Valley Rd., Vancouver, WA 98660.

In lieu of flower memorial donations may be made to: The American Red Cross or the Wounded Warrior Project.