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Harold Wesselius |
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On April 30th, 2008, our husband, father and grandfather was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ. Harold was born to Jacob and Vinnie Wesselius in Granger, WA. He attended Orchardvale and Granger schools.
Harold served in the Navy during WWII. He also served on the Sunnyside Christian School board and as a Deacon and Elder at the Zillah Christian Reformed Church.
Harold met his future wife at the Zillah Christian Reformed Church, now known as the Faith Community Church, where they were lifetime members. When he came home from the Navy he married Roselyn Kleyn on 04-01-1948. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with family. They farmed in Zillah all their married lives until they moved to Altera/Wynwood assisted living in 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Rose and his six children Dale (Karen) Wesselius of Moses Lake, Ken, Wayne & Randy (Lorrie) all of Zillah, Tom (Brenda) of Grandview and Tamra (Ken) Marsh of Granger, WA, 15 grandchildren & 27 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother and two sisters.
Harold was a man of wisdom and common sense. He offered his advice freely and we will truly miss it. He was also a man of God first and foremost. He served his Lord and Savior throughout his lifetime. He was just as devoted to his wife Rose. They were rarely separated from each other.
Harold and Rose went on many camping trips together and with friends and family. They traveled to many places in the U.S. and Canada which were highlights in their lives.
Harold loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were all a great joy to him. We had many family dinners together, usually about 25 of us. After dinner, family football, basketball, baseball or cribbage games were a favorite. He also loved to tease. He had silly names for the kids like buttercup and buckaroo which would get a rise and laugh out of them. The children would tease right back which always ended in giggles, a sound he could never get enough of.
Dad lived well, laughed much and loved unconditionally and we will miss him here on earth. We live with knowledge that we will see him again in Heaven.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Memorial Hospital, Garden Village and Altera/Wynwood. A special thanks to the nurses who cared for dad with compassion and kindness in his last moments.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 4th at the Zillah Valley Hills Funeral Home from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Zillah Faith Community Church on Tuesday May 6, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Zillah Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to Sunnyside Christian School or the Union Gospel Mission. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Frances Pauline Proudfoot, 94 of Yakima passed away April 30, 2008 at Garden Village Care Center in Yakima.
Frances was born April 12, 1914 in Walla Walla, WA to Rolla Raymond and Fannie Adelia (Gholson) Proudfoot. She worked as a secretary.
She is survived by a niece, Barbara Harris of Yakima. No formal services are planned.
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Edward Bates, 87, of Yakima, passed away Monday, Aprl 28, 2008 at Heritage Grove Nursing Home in Yakima.
Edward was born June 3, 1920 in Walla Walla, WA to Mark and Ollie (Deweese) Bates. He was a correctional officer and a member of the DAV, the Purple Heart Association, VFW, American Legion, Elks and American Correctional Assn.
He is survived by a son, Stanley Bates of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Gene L. Bates of Clarkston, WA; three sisters, Joan McRay or Milton-Freewater, OR, Elaine Bates of Portland, OR, and Shirley Fuller of Walla Walla, WA; two step-daughters, Shirley Harp and Pataricia Anderson, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
There will be no services at his request.
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Raymond Johnson, 84 of Sunnyside, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at Hillcrest Manor in Sunnyside.
Raymond was born August 27, 1923 in Yakima. He worke3d a a carpenter.
Survivors inclue two sons, Mark E. Johnson of Lusk, WY and Ozzie Johnson of Wsshington; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
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Doran A. Knight, 80, of Grandview died Sunday at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland.
He was born in Cushing, Okla. He was a log truck driver in Oregon and moved to Grandview several years ago to be closer to his family.
Survivors include a son, Melvin Knight of Prosser; two daughters, Loretta Kay Knight of San Francisco and Doreen Rinehart of Grandview; and three grandchildren.
A family memorial service will be held later.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Sunnyside is in charge of arrangements.
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Ronald Lawrence Capen, 71, of Yakima died Sunday at Parkside Nursing Home in Union Gap.
Mr. Capen was born in Husum, Wis.
He served in the Army from 1955 to 1958. He worked as a chef.
Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Jackson of Yakima; a brother, Roy Capen of Florida; and one grandchild.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Juanita Faye Friedrich, 96, of Selah died Sunday at Riverview Manor in Selah.
She was born in Benton County, Mo. She had lived in the Yakima Valley since 1935.
She was a homemaker and worked in canneries and warehouses until she was 75.
Survivors include her three sons, Wayne Friedrich of Zillah, Ray Friedrich of Selah and Dale Friedrich of Sulkum, Wash.; a daughter, Joyce Adams of Yakima; 11 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. The graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Zillah City Cemetery.
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Violet I. Ford
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YAKIMA – Violet I. Ford, 83, of Selah passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008 at Shepherd’s Gate Adult Care Home.
Violet was born April 3, 1925 in Yellville, AR to Samuel Hugh and Lula Jane (Mears) Helms. She came to the Yakima Valley in 1941 where she met and married Marion “Dutch” Lee. Dutch passed away in 1988. Violet married Harley Ford in 1992.
Violet loved gardening, writing poetry and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play and laugh. She wrote poems and stories most of her life, and starting sending them in to be published after the age of 70. She received numerous plaques and trophies for her poems, showing all of us that you’re never too old to follow your dreams.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 30 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zillah City Cemetery. A Memorial Service celebrating her life will be held Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at the Terrace Heights Baptist Church. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
A special thank you to Hospice and Shepherd’s Gate for the special care they gave our mother.
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Ronald Lee Merrill, Sr. |
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SUNNYSIDE – Ron Merrill, Sr., 69 of Sunnyside went home to his heavenly Father on Friday, April 25, 2008 with his family at his side.
Ron was born July 1, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA to Jack and Mary Ellen (Curry) Merrill. He graduated from high school in California, and then served in the Army National Guard for nine years.
He married Linda Durbin Sept. 27, 1969 in Las Vegas, NV and they made their home in Venice, CA. In 1974, they moved to Washington. Ron was a self-employed painting contractor.
Ron loved being with his grandchildren, enjoyed animals and treasured life and his family. He enjoyed spending time with friends and always joined the guys for morning coffee. He especially enjoyed his “buds” Bob Mattingley, Josh and Kenny Nelson. He enjoyed snowmobiling, motorcycles, boating and camping.
He is survived by his loving wife, Linda of Sunnyside; two sons, Ronald Lee Merrill Jr. and wife Sally of Kent, and William Robert Merrill of Sunnyside; two grandchildren, Brandy Lee and Ryan Stephen; two brothers, Bob Hardy of Illinois and Dennis Hardy of Hollywood, CA; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Debbie & Dennis Clark of Selah, Judy & Lyle Sylling of Zillah, and Bob and Karen Zink of Union Gap; his mother-in-law, Flora and husband Jim Downing of Yakima; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Sunnyside. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to his family to help with medical and final expenses. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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James Rogers, 59, of Vancouver, Wash., died in Toppenish on Friday.
He was born in San Bernardino, Calif. He lived in the Portland/Vancouver area for the past 18 years and had a part-time residence in the Yakima Valley.
He worked as an accountant for several nonprofit companies.
Survivors include his wife, Kim Rogers; his father, Richard Rogers of Prineville, Ore.; his mother, JoAnn Stear of Zillah; a son, Michael Joel Rogers of Iowa; a daughter, Mariah Noele Rogers of Vancouver; two brothers, Gary Preston Rogers of Petrolia, Calif., and Steven Craig Rogers of Wenatchee; and two sisters, Valorie Jean Cole of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Virginia Lee Aguilar of Granger.
A memorial service will be held later.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah is in charge of arrangements.
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ZILLAH - Charlaotte Garman, 85, ofr Zillah passed away Monday, April 21, 2008. Charlotte was bornin Los Angeles, CA. She worked for IBM and lived in Zillah for the last 13 years.
Survivors include her huband, Harrison Garman of Zillah; a daughter, Cheryl Moe of Granger; and a brother Herbert Case of Hawaii. No formal services are scheduled.
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ZILLAH - Ernest Hubert Lauteren, 88, of Zillah passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008.
Mr. Lauteren was born in Orland, CA. He served i WWII during the Battle of the Buldge and was awarded the Purple Heart. He lived in Ukiah, CA for 65 years and moved to Zillah in 2002. He enjoyed hunting and photography, and loved to read.
Survivors include his wife, Clora Lauteren of Zillah; a son, Herb Aluteren of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. No services are scheduled.
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Arlene Thelma (Berg) Bair
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In memory of Arlene Thelma (Berg) Bair who was called to her heavenly home on April 19, 2008 after celebrating her 92nd birthday at Cascade Vista Convalescent Center in Redmond, WA.
Arlene was born in Hodges, MT on April 18, 1916 to Anna and Swen Berg; baptized in Hodges and confirmed into the Lutheran faith in Estherville, IA. Arlene attended elementary School in Hodges and graduated in 1934 from the Glendive High School, Glendive, MT. She achieved her teaching certificate in Billings and taught in the rural schools of Wibaux County.
Arlene’s joy in life came from her Lord, her family and her music. She served her church as organist, choir director and member.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack Bair; her son, Joseph Lee and her grandson, Eric Koss. She is survived by her sister Lucille Baumgardner in Wausau, WI.; her daughter Linda (Noel) Koss of Woodinville, WA; daughter Iris (John) Lamont of Polson, MT; daughter Bonnie Miller of Spokane Valley, WA, son Vernon Bair, Seattle, WA and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a viewing at 11:00 a.m. for the family and close friends and an interment on Friday, April 25th at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 345 N 11th Street in Sunnyside, Washington. Arlene’s Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., May 10th, 2008 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Sunnyside. Memorial contributions can be made to Riverview Retirement Center – Pastoral Care; 1801 E Upriver Drive; Spokane, WA 99207 or Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21298.
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Wesley Allan Garton “Lumpy”
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WAPATO – Wesley Allan Garton “Lumpy”, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Wapato.
Allan was born October 23, 1949 in Yakima to Wesley L. and Esther (Balzer) Garton. He was raised in the Wapato area , then worked for Marley Orchards. He later worked for Washington Fruit for 25 years. Allan moved to Selah in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting cars and long drives.
He is survived by: his father, Welsey L. Garton of Yakima; and two brothers, Bobby and Danny Garton, both of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his mother, a sister, Violet Price and a brother, Darwin Garton.
Viewing will be held Friday, April 25 from 1 until 5 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held Saturday, April 26 at 9 a.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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SUNNYSIDE - James L. Powell, 46 of Sunnyside, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at home.
James was born in Portland, OR and worked as a chef until he became disabled.
He is survived by his mother, Yvonne Jean Sodine of Toppenish; a twin brother, John Sodine of Toppenish; and a sister, Angela Johnson of Vancouver, WA. No formal services will be held.
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SUNNYSIDE - Maria Ruiz, 92, of Sunnyside passed away Friday, April 18, 2008.
Maria was born in Coalcoman, Mexico. She was a homemaker, wife and mother.
Survivors include her husband, Salvador Ruiz Guzman of Sunnyside; a daughter, Socorro Bazaldua of Sunnyside; three sons, Benigno and Benjamin Ruiz of Prosser, and Gonzalo Ruiz of Los Angeles, CA.
Viewing for Maria will be held Monday, April 21 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Tueday, April 22. Burial will follow in the East Prosser Cemetery.
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WAPATO -- Beulah Garcia, 64, of Wapato, died Thursday, April 17, 2008 in Wapato. She was a lifetime resident of Wapato and worked as a school teacher.
She is surivived by three sons, Tony Gefre of Battle Ground, WA, Robert Gefre of Zillah and Eric Garcia of Spokane; and a sister, Betty Pomerinke of Texas.
Private family services will be held.
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Cynthia Delores
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YAKIMA - Cynthia Delores Tidrick "Cindy" became an angel in heaven Wednesday, April 16, 2008 due to complications of a stroke.
Cindy was born at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital April 21, 1958 to Norman & Shirley Berg. She attended Summitview Elementary School before moving to Moxee in 1972 where she attended Moxee Elementary and East Valley High School.
Cindy met Brad Tidrick in 1973 and they dated until getting married Nov. 5, 1976. They had three children, daughter April born April 25, 1978, son Brad Jr. born April 24, 2980 and son Darrel born Dec. 28, 1985.
One of Cindy's great accomplishments was to come home form the drag races at Renegade with a trophy while her husband came home empty handed. Cindy enjoyed playing bingo, board games with her kids, crocheting, sewing, crafts, reading and most of all walking the beach at Moclips wither her granddaughter, Kayla. She was a very caring person with a big heart who touched many lives, we will miss her a great deal. Cindy was a proud big sister, always feeling the need to protect her "little sis."
She was preceded in death by her father, Norman Berg and her grandparents Anton & Dorthea Berg and Albert & G. Irene Gillum.
Cindy is survived by her mother, Shirley Henderson of Yakima; her sons B. J. Tidrick and Darrell (Jessica) Tidrick of Yakima; her daughter April Tidrick-Smith of Yakima; brothers Charles Berg of Missouri, Tim Berg of Yakima, Norm Berg of Everett and Conrad Berg of Yakima; sister Brenda Schmoe of Moxee; two grandchildren, Kayla Smith and Hayden Tidrick, of Yakima; her step-mother, Esther Berg; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Memorial services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday April 21, 2008 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Mike A. Monoian
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YAKIMA - Mike A. Monoian passed away on April 16, 2008. Born July 1, 1926 to Regina & Dagat Monoian of Harrah, WA, he was raised on a hop farm. Mike served in the Korean War, was a member of the American Legion & VFW, a Scout Leader in Harrah, and performed military honors when needed. He worked for Mt. Adams School District as a bus driver/janitor, was a fireman for Harrah Fire Department, and retired from Washington Beef in August of 1988.
Mike also raised his family of 5 boys and 2 girls in Harrah. He is survived by his sons Tommy, Douglas (Robert), Michael of Toppenish; Neil (Doey) of Yakima; and David of Wapato; his daughters Laurie (Jeff) Morrow of Yakima and Diane Monoian of Zillah. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren (Miranda, Shasta, Willy, Travis, Blythe, Joey, April, Kristen and Eva Monoian, Brandon Ritchie, and Chris and Lisa Dillman). Mike also leaves 8 great-grandchildren, one brother, David Monoian of Yakima, a special friend, Ruth, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters (Julia Wolfe, Sara Lizotte, Margaret Groth), a brother, (John Monoian), 2 great grandchildren (Justin & Dustin Monoian).
Dad's loves were his time around a bonfire smoking cigars with family and friends, hunting, fishing, clam digging, mushroom hunting, and woodcutting. He took great pride in his garden and truly enjoyed the mountains. Dad would say he was a simple man; "never had much in worldly possessions and didn't have nothing worth leaving to anyone." But those who knew him and loved him say he was one of the richest men we ever knew. His love for his family and the love we all have for him shines brighter than any amount of gold a man could store up.
A celebration of Dad's life will be held April 25th, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Nile Valley Community Church, Hwy 410, 18 miles W. of Naches.
A special thanks to the staff at Summitview Living Care for their kindness.
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Leola Estelle Cooper
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YAKIMA – Leola Estelle Cooper, 89, of Yakima, passed away Monday, April 14, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Leola was born March 22, 1919 in Lowman Community, south of Paris, Texas. She taught school in Lowman, worked at Camp Maxey, Texas and at March Air Force Base in California during WWII. Shortly after the war, she began her life-long career as a domestic engineer.
She is survived by: her husband, Warren Cooper of Yakima; a son, Warren Lee Cooper of Naches; a daughter, Peggy Randles of Renton; a brother, Elbert S. Nance of Paris, TX; a sister, Audrey Mae Scott of Burleson, TX; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Sidney and Ola Nance; a brother, Richard Nance; and a sister, Eva Belle Lamb.
Viewing will be held Thursday, April 17 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at Tahoma Cemetery. Condolences may be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Lois Hoon |
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Lois Irene (Smith) Hoon passed away on April 14, 2008. She was born on October 3, 1925 in Jacksonville, Florida, and married the handsome young Naval Aviator Hal Hoon. They spent the next 62 years together traveling the country both in the service of the Navy and for personal pleasure. In the first 12 years of their marriage they spent Christmas in 11 different homes, in six different states, on both coasts of the country.
Life with Hal (Buck) Hoon was interesting; at various times Lois was a Military Officer’s wife, a Washington/Montana sheep rancher with Buck, and a partner in the bowling alley they owned in Puyallup, WA. Her most important job started on her 21st birthday with the birth of their first child. Since that day she has been a loving and beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Lois is survived by her husband, Harold D. (Buck) Hoon, her two children, Keith (Peggy) Hoon of Puyallup, WA, and Michael (Kelly) Hoon of Yakima and her brother Norman Smith and sister Glenda Woodward, both of Florida. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Connie and her staff at Crescent Place; the Memorial Hospital staff; Yakima Regional Hospice; the kind and caring staff of Emerald Care, and especially Dr. Hill. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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YAKIMA -- Kenneth Gene Record, 57, of Yakima, passed away Sunday, April 13 at home.
Kenneth was born and raised in Yakima. He graduated from West Valley High School in 1969, then worked in agriculture.
He is survived by three brothers, Larry, Garry and John Record, all of Yakima and a sister, Jan Cartozion of Washington and Arizona.
No formal services are planned.
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Donna Brush |
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YAKIMA – Donna Brush, 83, of Yakima, passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at home.
Donna was born Oct. 19, 1925 in Toppenish to I.C. and Dorothy (Crabtree) Benz. She worked as a medical receptionist for Dr. Max Bocheck, retiring in 1993. She was a lifetime resident of the Yakima Valley.
Donna enjoyed playing golf and gardening. She planted her petunias every Mother’s Day. She will be remembered for her great love and compassion for her family.
She is survived by a son, Scott Brush of Union City, CA and one grandchild.
Memorial Services will be held Friday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery, Toppenish. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Cory Harrington
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Cory Harrington was born in Yakima Washington, December, 9th, 1957 and went to be with his Lord, April, 13th, 2008.
His family wishes to thank all of the friends and loved ones who have shown their love and support during Cory’s battle with cancer. Cory’s memory will carry on in many. A special thanks to all the caregivers and doctors that helped Cory, as well as Debbie’s Co-Workers and friends at Wray’s, Chris and Karen Brown, and Debbie’s manager Mark, and his extended family of the Church Of Christ where he has attended for the last fourteen years.
Cory attended Davis High School and furthered his education to become a computer specialist. Cory fulfilled his passion and become a member of the “Geek Squad” Cory worked at Fred Meyer for twenty seven years sharing his life with his fellow Co-Workers. There he met his soul mate Debbie. Cory was an active member of the Airstream Club. He also enjoyed fishing and auto racing. Cory was especially proud to become a Great Uncle. His biggest accomplishment was helping his wife of thirteen years raise their daughter, Cortnie Alyssa Harrington. Cory was an active supporter of all Cortnie’s endeavors. Whether it be gymnastics, ballet and recently the “Mr. Davis pageant.
Cory is preceded in death by his parents Anna and LeMoyne and his niece Amy. He survived by his wife Debbie, Daughter Cortnie, Sister Linda Utzler his brothers, Ron, Roger, Glen, and Ken, as well as eight nieces and eight nephews and one Great niece Zoe. Arrangements have been made with Valley Hills Funeral Home. Friends and Family may send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.co m.
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Johnny Cates |
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Leaving his family and friends behind, Johnny went home to be with his Savior and Lord on April 11, 2008. Johnny was born on February 8, 1909 in Ripley County, Missouri to the late Jefferson Davis and Millie Cates. He spent his childhood with his seven siblings working on the family farm. Nearing Depression time Johnny worked in St. Louis for a short time, then went back to help on the farm. He is survived by one sister, Wilma Pepmiller of Columbia, MO and one brother, Hubert Cates and his wife Val of Mountain Home, AR.
Johnny was a successful farmer in his earlier years but the droughts of the 1950's made him decide to move to Washington where he felt the climate was better for his wife, Clara, who preceded him in death in 1971. His career soon moved from farming to the United Utilities Telephone Company in March 1958. He retired in 1974. His interests, which were varied, included traveling, teaching Sunday School, Bible studies, gardening, and being with family and friends. Later in life he developed macular degeneration and lived with his surviving son, Hunter and his wife Peggy.
He is survived by Hunter and Peggy Cates of Naches, WA; daughter Jan and John Goodrich of Liberty Lake, WA and daughter Sally and Bert Liebholz of Yakima; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jim and Mary Cates, Jered and Jameson, Yakima, Gene and Sheila Cates, Jed and Stephanie, Sedro-Woolley, Samantha and Josh Elliott of Japan, Marci and Alan Collinsworth, A.J. and Kaitlin, Yakima; Johanna and Michael Clapp, Jason and Jordann, Bend, OR and Jonathan Welch, Emmett, ID, Devin, Ryan and Trey. He was preceded in death in November 1940 by his son Davis Eugene.
Viewing and visitation will be on Thursday April 17, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Zillah Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday April 18, 2008 Zillah City Cemetery with services following at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Toppenish, with a reception following.
The family would like to thank everyone for all their concern, cards, prayers and friendship.
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Dorothy M. Brunkhorst
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Our dear mother, Dorothy M. Brunkhorst, passed away on April 11, 2008. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born at the family home during a blizzard on January 5, 1925, and was one of nine children born to Floyd and Grace Oswalt. Mom was raised in a small town in Nebraska. She went to school at Palisade High School and there it was that she met the love of her life, Herb Brunkhorst. They were high school sweethearts and had the nicknames of Dot & Dash. Mom got hers because of her name, but dad got his because he was a track star, having won first in state for the 220.
After graduation, dad joined the Navy and mom missed him terribly. So the little Nebraska girl traveled by herself to New York City and they were married by a Navy chaplain on 4-11-1945. They eventually moved to San Diego, CA.
While in San Diego, they had their first daughter (Sheryl). When dad got leave to come home for a visit, his daughter was scared of him. Dad said that was no life for him and got out as soon as he could.
They settled in Grandview, WA and another daughter (Peggy) and son (Fred) were born. They lived in Grandview for a total of 54 years.
Our mother was artistic. Anything she could see or imagine, she was able to draw or make. She also designed dresses for us girls. She would draw the patterns on newspaper, and then fit the patterns to our size, and we would have great dresses, just like the ones in the Sears Catalog.
Mom helped with so many things while we were growing up. She helped with Blue Birds, Camp Fire Girls, Cub Scouts, church youth group and school projects. She worked tirelessly for the City of Grandview and retired in 1981.
We were blessed to be raised in a Christian home. We all have great memories of fun times at the church. We were like an extended family to one another.
Mom loved to tell people about Jesus. She spent lots of time with people and she was an encouragement to many.
During the last few years, she had quite a lot of health problems. Through all of her problems, she continued to praise the Lord. At times she was so confused that all she could do was whisper, Jesus...Jesus...Jesus over and over. We are glad that she is now pain-free and her mind is as sharp as it ever was.
She is survived by her husband Herb of Yakima, daughters Sheryl and Gary Beeman and Peggy and Robert Hawkins of Yakima, and a son, Fred and Beckie Brunkhorst of Pasco, WA.
Her seven grandchildren survive her. Shawn and Michelle Beeman, Angela and Derek Roberts, Amy and Russ Roberts, Mindy and Jeff Clark, Michael and Rachel Hawkins, Joshua and Rachel Brunkhorst and Charles Brunkhorst.
13 great grandchildren survive her. Maxwell and Benjamin Clark, Marcus, Avery and Eli Roberts, Eliana, Emily and Lilyanne Hawkins, Wyatt, Wade and Weston Roberts, Amber, Oso and Maria Beeman.
Three sisters, Jean Schwartz and Dona Hudson of Kennewick, WA and Phyllis Hosko of Prosser, WA, survive her.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Floyd and Grace Oswalt, brothers: Dick, Ed, Delbert, Joe and Bud Oswalt, all of the Tri-Cities.
Twin great granddaughters Grace and Zoey Roberts also preceded her in death.
Mom, we are so glad you are home!!!!!!!
Viewing will be from 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. A graveside service will be at 10 A.M. Thursday at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. Services will be at 2 P.M. Thursday at Tieton Drive Bible Chapel (4305 Tieton Dr.) of Yakima.
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Walter X. Boisselle
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YAKIMA - Walter X. Boisselle passed away on April 8, 2008 at Memorial Hospital at age 72. Walt was born in Yakima on June 6, 1935 to Ed and Flossie Boisselle from Brownstown. Walt attended Saint Joseph Marquette High. Walt loved fishing, camping, boating, hunting, and loved to western dance. When he was younger his family raised hops, beets and beef on the family farm in Brownstown. Walt was a very devoted and hardworking man and was loved by all.
He worked 34 years for Cascade Natural Gas. His biggest highlight was fishing the riverbanks for steelhead and salmon. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Eagles for years.
Walt met the love of his life Shirley Boisselle in 1984, whom he married. They purchased a home in Terrace Heights in 1987, where they still live. He is survived by his loving wife and seven children: Robert Boisselle of Auburn, Dotsie Austin of Yakima, Deanna Worthington of Union Gap, George Bossard of Yakima, Eric Boisselle of Portland, Tracy Boisselle of Yakima, Linda Sue Ayling of Walla Walla; 13 grandchildren: Tina, Shirley, Shantell, Brittany, Brandon, Taylor, Becca, Caleb, Wyatt, Makinzi and LaCosta. Two great-grandchildren, Zane and Cadence, and Harley who resides with his grandmother Shirley.
A vigil service will be held on Sunday April 13, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul Cathedral Chapel. Memorial services will be held at St. Paul Cathedral on Monday April 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. Donations for medical expenses would be appreciated. There will be a lunch following the service.
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Wilma Alice Bone, 69, of Yakima died Tuesday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bone was born in Union Gap. She worked as a waitress.
Survivors include two sons, Gene Stayton of Kent, Wash., and John Stayton of Sequim, Wash.; three daughters, Tina Sweeney of Yakima, Gwendolina Layton of Moxee and Shelly Goad of Alaska; three brothers, August Layton of Brewster, Wash., Gene Layton of Puyallup, Wash., and Dudley Layton of Arizona; a sister, Peggy Cohen of Puyallup; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, 7003 Mieras Road, Yakima. The time is pending.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Yuliana Guzman, 18, of Kennewick, passed away Monday, April 7, 2008 at Kennewick General Hospital.
Yuliana was born in Colima, Mexico and lived in Kennewick. She was a homemaker.
Surivivors include her husband, Alfonso Guizar of Kennewick; her daughter, Alaisha Guizar of Kennewick, her mother, Felipa Guzman; and her brother, Ignasio Mendoza of Colima, Mexico.
Viewing will be held Thursday, April 10 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. with Recitation of the Rosary at 6 p.m. at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will follow in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.
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YAKIMA -- Peggy Ann Emmons, 53 of Yakima, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Peggy was born in San Jose, CA. She worked for Web Hill Motor Sports in crowd management and lived in Yakima for 15 years.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Boche of Yakima; two sons, George Wasley of Wenatchee and Marc Wasley of Texas; three brothers, Harold Emmons of Selah, Rick Emmons of Tennessee and Robby Emmons of Pennsylvania; a sister, Claudia Gamaza of Woodbridge, CA; and a grandchild.
At her request, there will be no services.
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Geraldine Ann (Sisk) Mattson
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Geraldine Ann (Sisk) Mattson, 86, of Yakima died Saturday,April 5 in Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Mattson owned and operated Mattson Camera with her husband for 25 years.
Survivors include three sons, George Mattson of Battle Ground, Wash., Thomas Mattson of Clarkston, Wash., and Daniel Mattson of Seattle; five daughters, Julie Sweitz of Yakima, Mary Turner of Anchorage, Alaska, Amy McGuire of Yakima, Christina Porden of Houston, Texas, and Patricia Judy of Selah; 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. May 10 at First Presbyterian Church in Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Gerald David "Dave" Thorp
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Dave died at home, Saturday, April 5, 2008. He was 68. He had not been well since surviving cancer surgery in 1997.
He was born in Centralia, IL to Gerald R. and Ruth Brink Thorp. They and his sister, Ruth Ann, predeceased him. He lived in Chicago, New York, California, Florida, Louisiana, Lynnwood and Moses Lake before moving to Yakima in 1981.
His first love was music - jazz. He played clarinet and sax with some of the best of the big names, and with the best in the Yakima Valley. He wrote countless tunes and arrangements that have been played from coast to coast.
Dave worked as a counselor at Sundown M Ranch from 1981 to 2004. He will be remembered for his lectures, his intuition, and his uncanny wit... and his hard-headedness. He leaves a legacy of devotion to his fellow travelers.
In his later years, he developed a deep compassion for all living things, even to the extent of giving up fishing, and 'saving' little creatures.
He is survived by his wife, "Marty;" his former wife, Sandy Smith; daughter Rebecca and her husband, Jason Creighton; son Dan and his wife, Dora; grandsons Daniel, Justin, Fletcher, Deacon - and another on the way.
Dave requested no services, but memorial donations may be made to BarksRUs Pet Rescue, 403 S. 45th St., Yakima WA 98901, or to Sundown M Ranch.
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Lola Lee Gonzalez
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YAKIMA -- Lola Lee Gonzalez, 62, of Yakima, passed away Saturday, April 5 at home.
Lola was born April 13, 1945 in Laramie, WY. She worked as a cook and enjoyed reading, cooking and traveling. Her greatest joy came from being with her grandchildren.
Lola is survived by two sons, Leon Martin of Iowa and Joey Ruiz of Yakima; five daughters, Teresa Eychaner of California, Sally Golden and Kristina Golden, both of Yakima, Sherri Pena of Texas and Trina Grimm; and numerous grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, April 10 from 1 until 7 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 11 at 2 p.m. at Tahoma Cemetery. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Rodney Dean Dehnhoff
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YAKIMA - This past Friday, April 4th, 2008, Yakima lost a wonderful man. Rodney passed away at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital after a brief illness due to complications of Sleep Apnea.
Rodney was born in Yakima on May 14th, 1957 to Arthur and Josephine (Arzt) Dehnhoff. He was educated in Yakima, and graduated from Davis High School in 1975. His parents were very proud of him and described him as being ambitious and quick to learn.
After graduating he married his high school sweetheart Vicki Hoover, and they had 2 children: Brandon and Carly. He later married his best friend and loving wife Jeanie McVeigh and they have 4 children: Jennifer, Amanda, Trevor, and Katie. Rodney was an amazing son, loyal husband, dedicated father, supporting brother, and true friend. He had a "heart of gold", and would do anything for anyone. (Thanks Jimmy.) He cherished family get-togethers and spending time with the people he loved. Being a strong, intelligent, creative man with great values and standards, many people were proud to know him. He was just a call away if anyone needed anything... as he had the uncanny ability and knowledge to fix just about anything! If he couldn't, he'd find the resources through his dad, brothers and friends. He set such a wonderful example for his children and taught them so many things. We are so proud to be his family.
Rod followed in his father's footsteps acquiring a love of automobiles. While in school, he went to work at a local body shop doing odd jobs on motors, body & fender, and paint. Known by some as a "Motor Head" he was happiest when involved with working on anything and everything that had a motor. Many people knew him by the 1951 Studebaker he drove for many years that he painted flames on while in high school. With this interest in cars and hot rods, at the age of 16, he was a Charter Member of the Vintique Car Club. Then later with his sister, brother-in-law, cousin and a few friends, started a new club called Yakima Rods and Customs.
Also at the age of 16, he started his career as a Service Tech. employed by American Office Products where he learned the trade of repairing office equipment. Shortly thereafter, and for many years, he worked for Commercial Office Equipment. Eventually he owned and operated the business, renaming it Commercial Office Outfitters. As technology progressed and computers replaced typewriters, he found success in cash register sales and service. He was well known in the community for being an honest, fair, hardworking man who ran his business with integrity and pride. Because of this, many friendships were made and remain to this day.
As a young boy, he loved going to the swimming pool with his family and spending hot summer days playing in the water. His family would load up the station wagon and head for the ocean where they enjoyed clam digging. In high school and after, he floated the river with his friends on the 'Car' raft they built. Although he never was able to learn to water ski, he loved playing in the water, and looked forward to trips to Lake Crescent or Kalaloc Beach with Bruce & Laurie and Mitch & Mary and all the family.
You could always find him along sidelines, baselines, and dugouts; his kids would say. "He came to every game; never missed one. He was not only there to support us with sportsmanship and enthusiasm, but also our teammates." He loved being there and lending a helping hand when it was needed. He dragged that canopy to many soccer games to give the girls shelter from the hot sun or rain. We had so much fun carpooling with the families of the girls and always looked forward to going out of town for games. Being a big part of Eli's life, "Uncle Ronny" would also watch the little three-year-old excel in his "Itty-Bitty" sports.
Our dad lived life with passion, finding fun and excitement in everything he did. He spent much of his time enjoying outdoor activities, and especially loved the Little Naches area. Winters snowmobiling; summers camping, dirt-bike riding, playing in the river, picking huckleberries, making homemade ice cream, and four-wheeling in his Samurai. We have many fond memories of him telling stories and reminiscing around the campfire; he was well known for his wild chimney-log fires! He had a quick wit, great sense of humor, and always had a smile on his face.
Being a very well rounded individual, Rod liked listening to music - from old rock-n-roll of the 70's and 80's to country old and new. He enjoyed playing the guitar and taught Katie her first songs, as well as teaching the girls songs Grandma Lottie taught him on the piano. He loved going for drives in the car and exploring new places. It was a ritual to watch Cash Cab and Jeopardy every night and he continued to surprise us by all the information he knew.
Rodney is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Gus Dehnhoff and Lottie (Cargo) Dehnhoff, and maternal grandparents Floyd and Isabell (McInroy) Arzt, and aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his parents; Art and Josephine Dehnhoff; sisters; Debbie Gonser (Darrell), Patty Baldt (Whitney & Dallas) and Laurie Carver (Bruce, Justin & Ben); brothers; Mitchell (Mary) and Wally Dehnhoff; his wife, Jeanie Dehnhoff and family; Brandon (Yasmyne and Chloe Dehnhoff), Carly (Peyton Johnson), Jennifer, Amanda, Trevor, and Katie Dehnhoff as well as cousins, nieces and nephews that were very fond of him.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, neighbors, and loved ones who called or visited Rodney in the hospital. The visits were clearly difficult for some and their thoughtfulness and courage will always be appreciated and remembered.
In honor of Rodney, a fund has been set up for his family in honor of his name at the Yakima Valley Credit Union. (Thank you Jayme Rainier.) The family would like to encourage anyone who has Sleep Apnea to go to the doctor and take immediate action, as we have learned serious health problems can arise from it.
Rod made his wishes quite clear: He did NOT want a formal funeral service. He said get everyone together and have a BBQ or potluck, wear blue jeans and a tee shirt, and have fun. Don't dwell on death, but use this time to have fun and remember the good times we had together. Please help us honor his request by joining us at the Selah Civic Center on April 23, 2008 at 4:00 PM. There will be pictures and plenty of food to celebrate the short, fulfilling life of Rodney Dehnhoff. There will be opportunity to say a few words about Rod if you choose to do so.
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Dorcas Salzmann
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BUENA - Our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend Dorcas Gould Jacobson Salzmann, 83 died peacefully in her country home near Buena, Friday, April 4, 2008. She was practically born literate to John Louis Jacobson and California Poet Laureate Ethel Marie Sonntag Jacobson September 9, 1924 in Delaware, OH. She got her first library card at age five, spending most of her time reading. On moving to the valley during a January snowstorm in 1992, her first action was to procure a Yakima Valley Regional Library card. Soon after, three of her nearby grandchildren, Sara, Rachel and Ian Randall, got her volunteering with Professor Bud's Mini-Circus overseeing wardrobing for many years. She also enjoyed working with the Yakima County Cooperative Extension. Dorcas loved crossword puzzles, sports, and all the needle arts and crafts. Years after she gave up driving, the library continued sending her books at home where she avidly joined in the hunt for who-done-it.
Dorcas grew up in Fullerton, CA where she was active in Girl Scouts. She spent her weekends dancing to all the great big bands live at places featured in her grandchildren's current jazz history classes. She graduated from both Fullerton High School and Fullerton Junior College where she was involved in photography, journalism and put out the school annual. After school, Dorcas and her friends worked in a canning factory welding bomb racks for her part in the WWII war effort. Her first real job was with the Union Oil Company in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Her first daughter, Terry Vreeland was born during this time. After the war and an early marriage ended Dorcas married a former classmate, Charles William (Bill) Salzmann, a returning Boatswain's Mate, 2nd Class from the 1st Special USNCB's of the USS Barnwell, December 26, 1947.
Bill's AA Fullerton Junior College degree in English literature sent them following the oilfields around the country where they had two more daughters, Jerrylou and Pamela Jo. Dorcas worked as a private couture from their homes. They enjoyed speed and figure skating, tennis, swimming, boating, and bridge, but especially any kind of fishing, preferring to catch, cook and eat pan-sized mountain-fresh trout.
After residing in Souther California, Dallas, TX, Maywood, MS, and Casa Grande, AZ, Dorcas and Bill settled in Bartlesville, OK where Dorcas worked in Don Koppel's dress boutique in fashion consulting and sales. She acquired 2 more children by proxy, Nancy & Jim Parker, becoming grandma to their two children, Bob of Tulsa, OK and Dee Dee Wright of Houston, TX. She was active in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, serving on the altar guild, also participating and taking leadership roles in Masonic orders Eastern Star and White Shrine, the Extension Service's Home Demonstration and Garden Clubs as well as numerous civic and volunteer organizations.
Dorcas was particularly interested in the people around her, their evolving and traditional customs and their culinary specialties. She, Bill and Pam lived in Quito and Guyaquil, Ecuador because of Bill's 1969 submersible well engineering job. He put the greatly anticipated first water well in the then mountainside village of Santo Domingo where the family joined the villagers dancing in the uncapped well's spray and the impromptu village feast. They returned to the States where Bill unexpectedly died a few days later on December 24 that year. Dorcas went on to work for several years as a housemother at Francis Willard Girl's Home in Tulsa, OK, and fraternities and sororities at Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Oklahoma University and Arizona State. Upon retirement she returned to Fullerton to care for her mother. During her time there she gained another daughter, Bihn Vo and shared the mother's place in her traditional Vietnamese wedding to Phu Doan of Garden Grove, CA and eventually more grand daughters, Nam Phuong, Trang Anh, and Binhan.
Dorcas continued her international experience by living and traveling with Pam and her husband John W. Randall for a year in Biggleswade, England. Miss Christabel Holton, her dear friend from across the big pond paid her many visits after she returned to the States. When her family moved to Ghana in 2001, Dorcas was unable to accompany them due to her failing health and the prevalence of malaria in the area. The family returned to the Yakima Valley in 2003. Benedicta Emefa Deku Adu, a close family friend from Ghana visited for several months becoming Dorcas's African granddaughter and presenting her with great granddaughter Daniela Elinam before returning to her husband Charles in Botswana in the Spring of 2006.
Dorcas shared a home the last several years with Pam and her husband CAPT John Randall OD, MPH, USPHS who works for the Yakama Indian Health Center eye clinic in Toppenish. She was an integral part in shaping the lives of their four home-schooled children, Sara Elizabeth of Zillah, Rachel Elise and Jacob Ian of Seattle and Gillian Annelise of the home near Buena. Sara married Jesus Esqueda; they have two daughters, Sierra Christine and Zoe Marie. Dorcas' family also includes: daughters Terry Vreeland Salzmann of Tulsa, OK, Jerrylou Salzmann of Yakima; her children, Nathan William Saunders and his wife Karyn Torrigoe of Los Angeles, CA, and Beth Saunders, her husband Kit Fitzpatrick, and their children, Heather, Casey, Alexis, Ariana, Ashton and Paris Joy of Morgan Hill, CA. Dorcas also has one sister she has always loved, Noel Lamkin of Brea, CA.
Dorcas loved cherry blossom time in the valley and always just wanted people to see each other as individuals full of amazing potential. Our heartfelt thanks go to Drs. Gabriel Lascar, Vicky Jones, Wendy Eider, Phil Menashe, Rick Ehlers, Robert Williams, Greg Sheets, the 40th Ave Bi-Mart Pharmacy, John Eggleston and the Memorial Home Health and Hospice teams. We really appreciate her extra special caregivers, Maria Escalera, Dixie Crawford and Kim York. Thanks to Laurie Brown and Sally Puckett for caring and coordinating services for many years. We had her with us for many more special years because of all of you.
Donations may be made in her name to Animals as Natural Therapy at Windy Acres Farm, 721 Van Wyck Road, Bellingham, WA 98226.
Family and friends will gather at the Randall home, 30 Eiler Lane, Zillah, WA, 1 to 5 pm, Saturday, April 12, 2008, for an informal thanksgiving celebration of Dorcas' life.
Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah.
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Dorothy Izzett, 82, of Yakima, passed away Friday, April 4, 2008 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima.
Dorothy was born in Toledo, OR. She was raised in Oregon and later moved to California. She came to Yakima in 2004. She was a mom and homemaker.
Survivors include her children, Mary Durham, Pam Olson and Alison Morales, all of Yakima, Karen Skultety and Bob Izzett of Ssanta Rosa, CA and Janet Lambert of San Diego, CA; 121 grandchilren adn 7 grat-grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
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Marjorie Olive Battan, 86, of Yakima died Friday, April 4 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mrs. Battan was born in Greensburg, Ind. She lived in Walla Walla, Wenatchee, Yakima and Ellensburg. She worked for Rainier Bank in the new accounts department.
Survivors include two daughters, Jan Hamilton of Edmonds, Wash., and Linda Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of
arrangements.
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Jean Myers
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SUNNYSIDE - Jean Myers, 77, of Sunnyside passed away on April 3, 2008 surrounded by her family at home.
Jean was born on April 9, 1930, the daughter of Dennis and Isma Wininger of Grandview. Jean was born, raised and attended school in Grandview.
Jean married her high school sweetheart, James Albert Myers on July 3, 1947 and recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She enjoyed being a home maker for her family. A few of her favorite things were cooking, camping and traveling. She also had a passion for crossword puzzles, reading and gardening.
Jean will be missed by her husband Jim Myers, 9 children, 25 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many more to come. Their children are Betty (Rick) Shade of Tonasket, Patricia Mott of Olympia, Dennis (Peggy) Myers of Prosser, Marion (Jack) Khilling of Woodinville, Peggy (Alvin) Driesen of Naches, Ellen (Mark) Jensen of Sumner, Robert (Mara) Myers of Poulsbo, Beverly (Doug) Knudsvig of Napavine and Carol (Del) Sloan of Chelan. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Powell of Grandview and Margaret Vyne of San Luis Obispo, CA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Proverbs 31:28-29 Her children arise and call her blessed, her husband also praises her. Many women do noble things, but you surpass them.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Walt, Bernard and Leo Wininger; and her sister Betty Nelson.
To all who knew and loved Jean she was a vibrant and lively little lady. She took great pride in her home, her family and her ability to be a good friend to all she met. Some of her favorite times were when we were all together having our annual "Myers/Powell" campouts each summer or any other family gathering where we were all together.
Jean was so very blessed to have her loving husband as her primary care giver for the past 5 years. It was not always easy, but with the support of all the family she was able to remain at home surrounded by love. She will be missed.
In lieu of flowers send special thanks to Lower Valley Hospice.
A Rosary will be held Sunday, April 6, 2008 in the Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside at 2:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to follow at 3:00 p.m. also at Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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Darrell D. Lyon, 69, of Toppenish, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2008 in Toppenish.
Darrell was born April 28, 1938 in Toppenish. He worked as an assembly line worker in auto industry and lived in Toppenish for 49 years.
He is survived by a brother, Harvey Lyon of Toppenish.
No services are scheduled.
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Hazel Kathryn Urquhart, 84, of Toppenish died April 2.
Mrs. Urquhart was born in Kingfish County, Okla. She served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, during World War II.
Survivors include a sister, Mildred Dewhirst of Zillah.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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William Lee "Bill" Norman, Sr.
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YAKIMA - William Lee "Bill" Norman, Sr., 66, of Yakima passed away April 2, 2008 in Yakima.
Bill was born Sept. 15, 1941 in Yakima to James Bert & Lora Martha (Boynton) Norman. He was a lifetime resident of Yakima and worked as a truck driver.
Bill loved to work on and restore cars and was an avid drag racer. He had a general love for all aspects of autos. He also enjoyed the outdoors and "oldies" music. He took meticulous care of his belongings. The last few years, he became much closer to his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
He is survived by: his longtime companion, Marilyn Frick; his son, William "Willie" Norman, Jr. of Yakima; three daughters, Terri (Bern) Kent of Wapato, Bonnie Rizo of Yakima and Leeanna Norman of Yakima; five brothers all of Yakima, Norman (Betty), Jim, David (Sharon), Larry and Don; a sister, Amy Garton of Yakima; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, April 5, at 1:00 p.m. at the Solid Rock Family Worship Center. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in his name. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Verle Kirk
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SUNNYSIDE - Verle was born August 21, 1937 in Carroll, Iowa to David & Beula Kirk. Raised in Rippey, Iowa, he was active in Future Farmers of America, 4-H, and played baseball & basketball in junior high and high school.
He attended Iowa State University, then known as Iowa State College, and graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Business, and a minor in accounting.
While in college, he pitched for a recreation fast pitch softball team, and met his future wife, Elaine Emmett, at a 4-H softball tournament.
Verle enlisted in the United States Army in 1959, and after active duty, he married Elaine on October 2, 1960. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve until his honorable discharge in 1965.
Verle worked for The Des Moines Register & Tribune, and then for agriculture co-ops in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
In 1966, he accepted a position with the Boeing Company, and moved the family to Bellevue, Washington. Verle then took a job with Western Farmers Cooperative in Seattle, and worked his way up to Regional Sales manager until the company merged with Land O'Lakes in 1982.
After a few short years with Manna-Pro (a division of Land O'Lakes) he began working for the feed division of Darigold, Inc., in Portland, OR. He worked for Darigold until 1993, and then moved to Sunnyside, Washington, where he was a Store Division Manager of Bleyhl Farm Services.
Verle retired from Bleyhl in 2002, and lived in Sunnyside until his death. Verle is survived by: loving wife, Elaine; sons, Dave, Dan and Tom Kirk; daughters-in-law Sharon and Kathy; granddaughters Elishia Stefanowski and her husband Brandon, Jacquie Calender an her husband Pat, and Ashley Malone.
His hobbies included raising and showing rabbits and pigeons, and he was active in local and national clubs. He made many friends throughout the USA and will be missed by one and all.
Visitation will be held today from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 a the funeral home with interment to follow in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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