Ingrid Salter

A memorial service for Ingrid Salter will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 10:30 AM at New Heights Church Central Campus: 7913 NE 58th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98665. Find more information at evergreenmemorialgardens.com. Livestream memorial: https://subspla.sh/95vmcy7 Ingrid Salter, age 83, died on Sunday, January 9, 2022. She devoted her life to her two children, Mike Kirchoff & Heidi Oswalt, and to her four grandchildren, Sarah & Elena Kirchoff and Nathan & Madison Oswalt. She deeply loved her daughter-in-law Donna Kirchoff & her son-in-law Beau Oswalt. She is survived by them all, as well as her beloved brother, John. Born on December 23, 1938 in Germany, she moved to the United States shortly after WWII. She graduated from Olympia High School in 1957 and worked for the Washington Public Service Commission and Mottman's department store. She married George Michael Kirchoff in 1961, and focused her time and energy on being a homemaker after having children. She divorced in 1972 and later remarried Dr. Edgar Richard Salter. She became a widow in 1995. In 2001, she was diagnosed with cancer and given 18 months to live. Eighteen months stretched into over 20 years. She delighted in watching her grandchildren grow and being part of their lives. She was unconventional in nearly everything she did and left all who knew her with great memories and stories. She was an amazing problem-solver, effective matchmaker, good listener, incredible cook, and skilled gardener. She trusted in the redemptive work of Jesus, which enabled her to face her diagnosis with courage and peace. Her bravery and positive outlook were an inspiration to all who knew her. Heartfelt thanks go to all who played a role in her care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ingrid's favorite charity, Smile Train, at: donate.smiletrain.org (select Tribute or Memorial Gift in the drop-down menu "What prompted your donation today?") Miss Me but Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom-filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little-but not too long And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me-but let me go. For this is a journey we all must take And each must go alone. It's all part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick of heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds. Miss me-but let me go. Christina Rossetti

Ingrid Salter

December 23, 1938 - January 9, 2022