Lawrence Raymond Mauke-Wiswall

LAWRENCE "LARRY" MAUKE-WISWALL September 29, 1953 ~ November 6, 2014 Lifelong Vancouver, Washington resident Lawrence "Larry" Raymond Mauke-Wiswall passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the age of 61. He is survived by his wife Seei; daughters Kristin and Sabrina; parents Robert and Helen Wiswall; and brothers Rick, Ed and Bob Wiswall, Jr. Larry was born September 29, 1953. After graduating from Evergreen High School in 1972, Larry attended Western Washington University in Bellingham. He later met Seei in Vancouver while she attended nursing school at Clark Community College. They married on December 25, 1982 in Manu-a Islands in Samoa, where Seei grew up. Larry recently retired from Clark Public Utilities after a 25 year career. Prior to the PUD, Larry worked for Tidewater Barge Lines, Christiansen Shipyards and owned a concrete business. Larry was an avid sportsman and loved the outdoors. When he wasn't in Vancouver, he could typically be found at his beach house in Long Beach, WA where he enjoyed fishing, crabbing and clamming. He was always happy to share his harvest with family and friends and lived by the motto of paying it forward. Kind, generous, selfless, and disciplined are a few words to describe this incredible husband, father, son and brother. As a father, Larry was patient, gentle and a driving force in his daughter's lives. He raised his daughters to pursue their passions in life by working hard and living by example. He never failed to be their biggest cheerleader. He was present at every single band concert, volleyball game, piano recital, and everything in between. He taught his daughters to love in abundance, to put quality work into everything they touch, and, when all else fails, to laugh. As a husband, Larry was a loving provider and a man that stood by his values. Larry loved taking long walks on the beach with his wife, and watching the sunset together. He could often be found reading a Louis L'Amour book, right next to his favorite pet rabbit, Ferris. In addition to his love for family, Larry had a lifelong love affair with fresh salmon, clams and crab. He had a million dollar smile and was always a sharp dresser. Even in his clamming digs, he looked like a movie star. Larry was an avid gardener, master mole eradicator, and had a passion for all things cars and auto motives. The family asks that in honor of Larry, practice a random act of kindness, something that Larry did most of the days of his life. A funeral service followed by a reception for Larry will be held at the United Church of Christ at 1220 NE 68th St. Vancouver, WA 98665 on Friday, November 14, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Lawrence Raymond Mauke-Wiswall

September 29, 1953 - November 6, 2014