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Community to Celebrate the Life of Beloved Washougal Leader Molly Coston

City of Washougal Latest News Posted on December 05, 2025 | Last Updated on December 03, 2025

The Washougal community continues to grieve the loss of Molly Coston, a beloved leader who was deeply involved in many aspects of Washougal life. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Washburn Center (Washougal High School), 1201 39th St., Washougal, WA 98671. 

The online obituary for Molly is now available and can be viewed and shared here:
https://everloved.com/life-of/molly-coston/obituary/ 

To honor Molly in a lasting way, the Mayor has appointed an ad hoc committee to develop a recommendation for how the City can recognize her contributions. The committee members are: 

  • Councilmember Ernie Suggs, Chair
  • Mayor Pro Tem David Fritz
  • Councilmember Wagner
  • Chuck Carpenter (Washougal Arts and Culture Alliance Board Member)
  • Barb Crozier (dear friend and member of the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club)

Updates will be shared as the committee’s work progresses and plans develop to honor Molly’s enduring impact on Washougal. 

Media Contact:

Michele Loftus
Communications Manager
michele.loftus@cityofwashougal.us 


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