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Northwood Park Staff
Our staff is licensed and trained to assist you with every detail of making funeral, cremation and cemetery arrangements. This includes offering advice and guidance throughout the decision-making process, answering questions and assuring that legal requirements are met, as well as providing whatever facilities and services are necessary or desired. We are always prepared to carry out the wishes of those making the arrangements with understanding, compassion and consideration for everyone concerned.
When it is practical or possible, making funeral arrangements in advance of need can provide the peace of mind that all details have been taken care of in a way that is satisfying to oneself and one's survivors. A family discussion combined with our counsel can assure that everyone involved feels comfortable with the chosen arrangements.
Rick Little
Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Rick began working at Northwood Park in 2002. He has had 21 years of experience in funeral service within Southwest Washington. Rick is a graduate of Mount Hood Community College and holds a degree in Mortuary Science which he received in 1992.
Over the years Rick has been active in the Washington State Funeral Director's Association serving on the Board of Directors for over four years. Within the state association, Rick received the distinguished title of "Funeral Director of the Year" for all of his many contributions to the industry and to the community.
Rick resides in Longview with his wife of 18 years, Lorraine and their two children Lance and Amy. As thespians, both Rick and Lorraine has been active in local theatre productions for many years
Bonnie Johnson
Bonnie has been in the funeral and cemetery service since 1992 and with Northwood Park since 2008. She has a double Associate Degree in Business Management and Retail Merchandising.
Bonnie has lived in the Pacific Northwest for 24 years, coming from the Midwest. When she's not gardening or volunteering at her church or Kiwanis, Bonnie enjoys spending time with her husband, Ross, two daughters and two grandchildren.
Michael Dahl
Family Service Counselor, Funeral Director Intern
Mike has been working for Northwood Park since 2008. He is a 1977 graduate of Kelso High School and earned an Associate Degree from Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon in 1980. Mike comes to us after a long career in aviation where he logged over 14,000 hours, mostly as a bush pilot in Alaska. Mike has also worked for an air ambulance company in Oregon.
Mike is working toward his funeral director license and is also a licensed insurance agent representing Forethought Life Insurance Company. Mike can assist with funeral, cremation and cemetery pre-arrangements.
Mike has been married to his wife, Paula, since 1981. They have three grown children, Brandon, Alissa and Kylie. In their spare time they enjoy family outings in their boat and the company of their dogs.
Mike is also active in his local Chamber of Commerce and an officer in the Elks Lodge.
Tammy Woodside
Tammy is a graduate of Prairie High School. She attended Clark College majoring in Administration of Justice, Chemical Alcohol Dependency Counseling and Sociology.
As an avid equestrian, Tammy spends most of her free time enjoying the outdoors. She volunteers with the Clark County Dairy Women and her local food bank. Born and raised in the local area she has a love of her community and church. She lives with her son Kelly, three dogs and three horses in LaCenter.
Tammy "Ty" is a licensed insurance agent for Forethought Life Insurance Company. Tammy is able to assist with all aspects of pre-arranging funeral & cremation plans as well as cemetery options.
