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David Ray Brown
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ZILLAH - David Ray Brown, 52, of Zillah passed away at his home on July 30, 2007. David was born on June 1, 1955 in Toppenish, WA. to Norman C. and Sarah J. (Simpson) Brown. David is a life time resident, and attended school in Zillah, graduating from high school. He enjoyed working for Goodwill for awhile, and his favorite hobby was bowling.
He is survived by his mother Sarah J. Brown, and 1 brother Roger Brown of Zillah. He is preceded in death by his father Norman C. Brown.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 10:00 A.M. at the Zillah City Cemetery.
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Mabel F. Henry, 83, of Grandview died Thursday, July 26 at Hillcrest Manor in Sunnyside.
Mrs. Henry was born in New Leipzig, N.D.
Survivors include a daughter, Sandra L. LaLanne of Des Moines, Wash.; three sisters, Clara Carrier of Yakima, Esther Hall of California and Dorothy Lang of Kennewick; and a brother, Adolph Guenther of Walla Walla.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Herma H. Wyn
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ZILLAH - Herma H. Wyn of Zillah passed away on July 23, 2007. She was born Dec. 1, 1922 in East Prussia. In WWII the whole family fled the Russians into Germany. She became a Physical Therapist and helped the wounded during the War. She married a GI and came to the United States in 1947. She spent some time in Colorado and Kansas. She got her Physical Therapy degree from the University of Kansas. She followed this profession in California, Oregon, Wyoming and Washington. In 1970 she married James Wyn and after a time in Wyoming she moved to Zillah in 1974. She enjoyed her flowers, her garden, fishing, traveling and her home.
She is survived by her husband, James Wyn; seven stepchildren and two nephews in Germany.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 30, 2007 from 9 am to 8 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Interment will be in Harlowton, MT on August 2.
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Atha Lucile McDowell
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YAKIMA - Atha Lucile McDowell passed away July 20th at Crescent Place Retirement home with her husband Bob and Margie McDowell, who gave mom that loving touch from her heart. She was 91 years old. It is only fitting both of their pictures are included in mom's obituary. Their love for each other was inseparable.
She was born August 30, 1915 in Palouse, Washington. She and dad spent quality years hand-in-hand walking and playing golf together daily. They lived in Edmonds, WA in their own home for 45 years. The morning routine at the breakfast table always included a game of cribbage.
I could formulate mom's life being an ambitious housekeeper. She took loving care of her husband Bob by cooking excellent foods for family and friends, and she also took pride in the home flowers that she loved. She and dad loved to entertain while playing bridge. Sports were a part of her life and also getting a hole in one in golf.
Mom gave both of her sons, Edgar and Donald, a foundation about God's way early in life. We both would attend Sunday School with or without mom, because sometimes she would be working. Mom had a direction of persuasion with little compromise.
The late evening before mom's passing I heard mom say to dad, her bed partner. "I love you, Bob." How fitting are these words for dad to hear, because yesterday was their 66th wedding anniversary.
Survivors include her husband Bob McDowell; two sons, Ed and Don McDowell; Ed, from Ellensburg with wife Jill and three grandchildren, Kevin and Kirk McDowell and Kim Thorpe and five great grand-children; son Don McDowell from West Valley of Yakima and wife Margie and grandson Mike McDowell from Walla Walla.
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Sergio Jesus Gomez-Cruz, 36, of Toppenish died Thursday, July 19 in an automobile accident near Granger.
Mr. Gomez-Cruz was born in Ayoquezco, Oaxaca, Mexico. He moved from California to the Yakima Valley and lived in Toppenish for two months. He worked in agriculture.
Survivors include his wife, Guadalupe Ochoa Ramirez of Mexico; two sons, Jesus Cesario Gomez-Ochoa and Sergio Jesus Gomez-Ochoa, both of Mexico; and five sisters, Lucy Gomez of Toppenish and Minerva Gomez, Edubiges Gomez, Joseline Gomez and Karen Gomez, all of Mexico.
Recitation of the rosary will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian burial will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Toppenish. Interment will be in Ayoquezco.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Walter Laurence Hessenthaler
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Walter Laurence Hessenthaler, 78, of Yakima died Wednesday, July 18.
Mr. Hessenthaler was born in Kane, Wyo. He served in the Navy and worked as an orchard foreman.
Survivors include four sons, Walter Hessenthaler and Steven Hessenthaler, both of Yakima, Don Beck of Maryland and Darrell Beck of Battle Ground, Wash.; a daughter, Valerie Hessenthaler of Seattle; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial is planned.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Antonio Suarez-Cuevas, 84, of Yakima died Tuesday, July 17 in Hermiston, Ore.
Mr. Suarez-Cuevas was born in Michoacan, Mexico. He had lived in Yakima for 10 years and worked in the agriculture industry.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Suarez-Cuevas of Yakima; two sons, Manuel Suarez and Martin Suarez of Yakima; nine daughters, Emma Vasquez, Isabel Suarez, Socorro Farias, Guadalupe Sanchez and Maria Uvalle of Yakima; Angelina Tabares of Hermiston, Ore., Teresa Suarez, Carmen Suarez, and Antonia Suarez of Mexico; and a sister, Rosa Suarez of Mexico.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima, with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Tahoma Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Consuelo Valdez Arciniega
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Consuelo Valdez Arciniega, 46, of Yakima died Sunday, July 15 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Ms. Arciniega was born in Juarez, Mexico. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Victor Manuel Saucedo of Oklahoma and Daniel Saucedo of Yakima; three daughters, Susana Saucedo of Concord, Calif., Brenda Gonzales and Ruby Arciniega of Yakima; and six grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today at the Wenas Cemetery, Selah.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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NACHES - Gerald Emerson Seal, 80, passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, July 14, 2007, at his home in Naches, WA.
Born on December 18, 1926 to Floyd & Grace Seal of Naches. He spent his life growing up in Naches until he left High School early to enlist in the Navy before his 18th Birthday in November 1944. After Boot Camp he was assigned as a Gunner on the Carrier USS Saratoga in the Pacific. After WWII he was Honorably Discharged but re-enlisted & assigned to the attack transport USS Thuban during the Korean War and was Honorably Discharged on July 30, 1951.
Returning home, he met Jean Buyan of Naches and they married on June 11, 1952, building a life & home together in Naches. Gerald worked for over 30 years at the Yakima Door Co. until his retirement in 1989. He was an avid Boater & Outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, trail riding and an appreciation for anything with wheels!
He is survived by his wife Jean Seal of Naches, a son, Dennis Seal of Yakima, a daughter, Denise Clark & husband Nic of Yakima, grandson Cody Burton of Yakima, brother Roland & wife Elsie of Yakima, along with numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Ann Gedosch & Glenowyn Wise.
No services will be held but Family & Friends are invited to join the family on Sunday, July 22nd, for a Potluck, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @ the "Boot & Spur Club" (S. side of Hwy 12 & Allan Rd) in Naches to share memories.
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Delbert G. Ebert
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YAKIMA – Delbert G. Ebert, 80, of Yakima, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Delbert was born May 30, 1927 to Edward & Louise Ebert in Denison, Iowa. He married Dorothy M. Anderson June 21, 1953.
Delbert was retired from Larson Fruit Company and was a longtime newspaper carrier for the Yakima Herald Republic, Seattle P. I. and the Penny Press. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean Conflict.
As an avid bowler and fisherman, Delbert loved to fish with Uncle George. He enjoyed raising his favorite geraniums and dahlias and was a faithful Mariner’s fan.
The clock of life is wound but once
And no man has the power
To tell just when the hands will stop
On what day – or what hour.
Now is the only time you have
So live it with a will
Don’t wait until tomorrow
The hands may then be still.
“Always In Our Hearts”
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dorothy of Yakima; two daughters, Jeanette (Gery) Jackson and Vicki (John) Wilkinson, both of Yakima; four grandchildren, Tamara Correia & companion, Matt, Heather Strong, Dayna Wilkinson and Zayne Wilkinson; a great-granddaughter, Kaylee Muir; a brother, Lorenz Ebert and a sister, Judy (Darrell) Rhoades; and two special loved ones, Buffy & Teako. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Martin & Chuck.
Memorials in his name are suggested to Northstar Lodge or the Yakima Humane Society.
Special thanks to Dr. Chris Clark and Dr. VonStubbe & the staff at Northstar Lodge for their special care; to Memorial Hospital 2nd floor nurses, Susan & Dolores; to Garden Village staff and our special Becky (Rebecca) and especially to Frank Christie for his love and support.
At Delbert’s request, there will be no formal services. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com
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YAKIMA - Stefan Tupy, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.
He was born January 24, 1920 to John and Anna (Page) Tupy in Dupree, South Dakota. After graduating from High School Steve joined the Army-Air Force and was stationed with the 381st Bombardment Group (Heavy) in Ridgewell, England and at Geiger Field in Spokane. He flew in a B-17 Flying Fortress as a ball turret gunner for most of WWII.
While stationed at Geiger Field for training he met Charlotte Nelson, they were married after his service in the Army was finished and settled in Wapato, WA. Steve worked for many years at Matsen Motors in Wapato and retired from the City of Wapato. Steve was an avid hunter and enjoyed packing into the Blue Mountains. He hunted most of the areas of Yakima and Kittitas Counties. He also liked to go fishing. Steve was also a member of the Wapato Church of the Nazarene.
He is survived by his 3 children Steven Tupy (Venita) of Wapato, Delta Vincent (Mark Carney) of Wapato, Karen Breuklander (Rob) of Federal Way; 6 stepchildren, Don (Goldendale), William (Yakima), Keith (Wapato) and Phillip Quantrell (Bellevue), Mary Clark of Snohomish, Judy Joiner of Eagletown, Oklahoma, 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Charlotte Nelson Tupy and second wife Bessie Quantrell Tupy, his parents and two sisters.
The family will hold a memorial potluck reception at the home of Stephen Tupy at: 4991 N. Track Road, Wapato, WA at 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 28, 2007.
The family requests that instead of flowers, that donations be made to the Yakima County Humane Society in his memory.
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William Raymond Gregory, 41, of Yakima died Friday, July 6.
Mr. Gregory was born in La Porte, Ind. He had been employed by Collision 1 as a vehicle body painter for about the past five years.
Survivors include his mother and father, Luella Gregory and Billy Gregory of Yakima; a son, Richard Gregory of Wiley City; a brother, Rick Gregory of Seattle; and a sister, Kimberly Gregory of Naches.
At his request, there will be no services
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Dale Winton Dahl
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YAKIMA - Dale Winton Dahl, 74, of Yakima, passed away Monday, July 9, 2007 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Dale was born Dec. 23, 1932 in Yakima to Elmer and Mabel (Albright) Dahl. He graduated from high school in Yakima, then served in the U.S. Navy.
Dale worked as a car salesman for many years in Yakima, working for various dealerships including Wickstrom Motors.
He was a member of the Yakima American Legion where he spent many hours. He also loved playing cards with his buddies, and family barbecues and gatherings. Dale loved the ocean and was an avid Mariner's fan.
Survivors include his children, Rick Dahl, Vicky (Mark) Jones, and Randy (Bev) Dahl, all of Yakima; former wife, Arlene Dahl of Yakima; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held Friday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at the home of his daughter, Vicky Jones. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Ronald Lee Koekkoek
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ZILLAH - Ronald Lee Koekkoek (Ronnie) passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the age of 52.
He was born on September 12, 1954 in Yakima, WA and grew up in Zillah. After graduating from Zillah High School, he attended Perry Trade School graduating with a degree in Auto Body Repair. He worked for C. Speck Motors in Sunnyside and Lee Peterson Motors in Yakima. In 1979, Byron Greene and Ron opened Lee Kolormasters Auto Body shop in Zillah. Ron was a volunteer fireman for 23 years in Zillah and was active in the community. He was a member of the Faith Community Church and the Zillah Community Choir where he enjoyed singing. He also loved fishing, his Harley, and gardening. He especially loved spending time with his new grandson, Karson. Ron will be greatly missed by church, family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Fannie Koekkoek and stepdaughter, Tara Lynn Creach.
He is survived by his father, Fred Koekkoek; stepmother, Beverly Koekkoek; son, Niclolas Koekkoek; loving companion, Kathy Willard; stepdaughters, Jennifer Kallenberger and Kendal Willard; sisters, Sandy Nugent and Nancy Holden; and grandson, Karson Sand, all of Zillah.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 10-5pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Memorial services will be held on Thursday at 12:00 at the Faith Community Christian Reformed Church in Zillah. Private Burial will be in the Zillah Cemetery.
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YAKIMA – Ella Christina Mehrer, 86, of Yakima, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007 at Good Samaritan Heath Care Center.
Ella was born May 9, 1921 in New Leipzig, North Dakota to John and Lydia (Auch) Guenther. She moved to the Grandview area with her family where she was raised and educated. Ella worked as a clerk at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital for many years.
Ella was very active in her church community. She dedicated many hours to the prison outreach program, which was very dear to her heart. She was an avid gardener, and her flowers were always beautiful.
Survivors include a son, Ron Press of Portland; a daughter, Sharon Scott of Wenatchee; a brother, Adolph Guenther of Walla Walla; four sisters, Esther Hall of California, Clara Carrier and Mabel Henry, both of Grandview, and Dorothy Lang of the Tri-Cities; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Sunday, July 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Yakima 7th Day Adventist Church, 507 N. 35th Ave. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Thelma Marie Orstad, 89, of Moxee died Thursday, July 5.
Mrs. Orstad was born in Park River, N.D. She moved to Seattle in 1959 and lived there until moving to Moxee. She worked as a head cook.
Survivors include two sons, Marvin Orstad of Moxee and Dennis Orstad of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; two daugthers, Shirley Payne of Moxee and Marilyn Zacheriasen of Seattle; a sister, Rhoda Mead of Minneapolis; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Seattle.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Dale Dunbar
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YAKIMA – Dale I. Dunbar passed away July 4, 2007 at the age of 88.
Dale ws born July 24, 1918 in Elwood, Nebraska. Well known for his high school football career, he was offered a scholarship to Nebraska University, but instead chose to marry the woman he loved, Vera Corder, in 1938. Together, they farmed in Nebraska before moving to Yakima in 1954, where Dale continued to farm.
The couple had five children, Nancy Bridges, Dennis Dunbar, Allen Dunbar, Vicki Ford and Brad Dunbar; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Grandpa was a very hard working man all of his life. He had hands of steel and a heart of gold. He irrigated, farmed and worked construction until retiring in 1986. During retirement, he worked his gardens, which he truly enjoyed. Grandpa could grow anything in those gardens, and he enjoyed working the soil and watching life spring forth.
In his younger years, Grandpa received First Class honors in the Scouts. In football, he had the fastest running record in the state. His greatest joy, though, was his family. His family was everything to Grandpa.
Memorial Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 10 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. A reception will follow at the home of his daughter, Nancy Bridges. Please call for directions, 966-9853 or 961-0705. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Florence Smith, 76, of Yakima died Thursday, July 5 at Good Sam-aritan Healthcare Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Bridger, Mont. She had owned a restaurant.
Survivors include three daughters, Bobbie McKowen of Yakima, Jeanne Heyer of Denver and Charlotte Allen of Duchesne, Utah; a brother, Edward Jares of Arizona; five sisters, Louise Newcomb and Dorothy Ingerson of Oregon, Georgia Zufelt of Fairview, Utah, Anna Mae Burns of Riverton, Wyo., and Maryetta Pond of Laramie, Wyo.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are pending.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Laverna Gray
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SUNNYSIDE - Laverna Gray, 89, of Sunnyside passed away July 3, 2007 at Hillcrest Manor.
She was born in Grandview, WA to Edward and Ora Paulson on April 29, 1918. She grew up in Belma and graduated from Sunnyside High School. She married her husband, Robert Gray, in 1937. Laverna was a homemaker and later worked for the Grandview School Cafeteria for 18 years. She enjoyed animals and doing her yard work.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Delmar Paulson; and infant daughter, Betty Lou.
Laverna is survived by her husband, Robert Gray of Sunnyside; daughter, Sharon Leinweber of Irrigon, OR; brothers, Glenn Paulson of Yakima and David Paulson of Aguanda, CA; sisters, Margaret Morris of Grandview, Hazel Hanson of Granite Falls, WA, and Bernadine Morgan of Redmond, WA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, July 6, 2007 at the Grandview Cemetery.
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Neil L. Garlock
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YAKIMA - Neil L. Garlock passed away Sunday July 1, 2007 at Apple Creek Adult Family Home, surrounded by those he loved.
Neil was born June 4, 1916 in Wheatland, Wyoming at his aunt's home. He was the first child of Grace and Harry Garlock. Neil's family homesteaded near Wheatland during the hard years of drought and economic depression.
Neil eventually moved to California where he met his wife, Betty. After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, they came to Yakima to visit Betty's parents, liked the area and stayed to raise their family.
In 1967, after twenty years, Neil retired from the Yakima School District as Maintenance and Grounds Superintendent. Neil and Betty followed their dream of owning a small ranch. They moved to the Wenas valley where they raised hay and cattle. During these years, Neil also worked as a cattle broker, a frequent buyer at the Toppenish Cattle Auction.
After Betty's death in 1986, Neil married a long time family friend, Isabelle Bailes. They have enjoyed twenty years of travel and companionship.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Grace (Pence) and Harry Garlock, wife, Betty and a brother, Dale.
He is survived by his wife, Isabelle, a son Duane, wife Cathy, and a daughter Diana all of Yakima. He had four grandchildren. Marc (Eva) Pointer of Bonney Lake, Josh (Pam) Garlock of Yakima, Roger (Tracy) Bailey of Yakima and Ann Bailey of Vashon Island.
He had four great grandchildren: Nicole and Zack Pointer and Madison and Reed Bailey of Yakima.
Neil had a special place in his heart for his "adopted daughters" Linda Kraft and June Schroeder, both of Selah.
Our family would also give the staff of Pondarosa Assisted Living and the Apple Creek Adult home a special thanks for their loving care.
A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Any memorial contributions may be made in Neil's name to the Yakima Humane Society.
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Donald Dean Watkins
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YAKIMA - Donald Dean Watkins, age 68, passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by his side, Sunday, July 1, 2007, after a courageous two year battle with cancer.
He was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Loup City, NE, to Donald A. Watkins and Ferne (Fisher) Watkins.
The family moved to Washington in 1940. Don graduated from Yakima High School in 1957. He attended Yakima Junior College for an apprenticeship in drafting and then moved to Seattle to work for Boeing. In 1959 he returned to Yakima to work for the family business - Modern Millwork. In 1964 he married Paulette Gilbert. Don stayed with the family business until 1993, when he went to work for King Brothers until his retirement in 2006.
Survivors include his wife, Paulette Watkins of Yakima; two daughters, Kimberly Harty of Richland and Laurie Watkins of East Wenatchee; a son, Kenneth Watkins (wife Michele) of Yakima; a sister, Lynn Bell of Yakima; a brother, Robert Watkins (wife Charlene) of Coeur d'Alene, ID; six grandchildren, Jennelle, Ashlee, and Brianna Harty, Kayla, Hayden and Abigail Watkins. He is also survived by his mother Ferne Watkins of Yakima and two nieces and two nephews.
Don was an officer for over 20 years with Carpenters (mill man) Local Union.
His interests included trail riding and cross-country motorcycle racing. He belonged to the Saddle Goats Motorcycle Club. Don enjoyed jeeping, hunting, scuba diving, boating, waterskiing, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and the funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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