Alice J. Buck, 84, died October 23, 2009 in Vancouver, Washington. She was born July 20, 1925 in Conrad, Montana. Alice resided 55 years in the same home in Spokane prior to moving to the Peninsula 3 years ago to be near family. In doing so she fulfilled her life long dream to reside by the ocean. She was a long time employee of J.J. Newberry Co. in Spokane where she worked at the lunch counter. Alice is survived by her daughter Fran Miller of Ilwaco. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis and her son Michael. No service is scheduled. The guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.