Naomi Dow, 100, of Onalaska passed away November 7, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born April 15, 1926 in Denova, Colorado to Frank and Alice Davis.
Naomi graduated from Onalaska High School, where she met the love of her life, Darrell Dow. After graduation, while Darrell was in the Marine Corp during World War II, she attended nursing school for a period of time.
After Darrell was discharged from the Marines, Naomi and Darrell were married on April 13, 1946. Naomi and Darrell moved to Tacoma, while Darrell was going to Barber School, after his training was complete, they both moved back to Onalaska.
Darrell and Naomi raised three sons, Bob, Ricky and Carl, where Naomi and Darrell lived in Onalaska for the remainder of their lives. Naomi was a wonderful mother and a faithful friend to so many people. She was a member of the Rebekah’s in Onalaska and Napavine. Naomi also worked for many years at Justice General Store, before she retired.
Naomi and Darrell were married for 77 years before his passing July 1, 2023.
Naomi is survived by her sons, Bob (Jeannie) of Onalaska, Ricky (Mary) of Chehalis and Carl (Dody) of Puyallup; along with numerous grandkids, great-grandkids and nieces and nephews.
Naomi was one of nine siblings in the Davis family and the only sibling now left is her brother, Clarence (Virginia) Davis.
She lived a full life of 100 years, with so many wonderful times with her family and friends. Naomi spent her last three months on earth at Sharon Care Center in Centralia, along with Assured Hospice also in Centralia.
The family wants to thank the great care and compassion that was shown by all the nurses and staff at Sharon Care Center, as well as Assured Hospice and the Onalaska Fire Department. You all were amazing.
There will be no formal service for Naomi, but we would like to encourage anyone that wants to make a donation in Naomi’s name to send the donation to the Onalaska Volunteer Fire Association at 103 Griffis Road, Onalaska, WA 98570.
