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Norma Jean Barthel
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YAKIMA - Norma Jean Barthel, 63 of Yakima - passed away November 30, 2007 at home peacefully surrounded by her family following a brief battle with cancer.
After several months of tender loving care from her family members and close friends, the pain of her passing is lessened by our belief that she is resting quietly with our Heavenly Father.
Norma was born April 5, 1944 in Butte, Montana. She was the fourth child of Peter and Vera Peterson. Norma spent her first two years of grade school in Butte, then the family moved to Silver Star, Montana. She attended the next 10 years of school in Twin Bridges, Montana, graduating in 1962 from Twin Bridges High School.
Norma met Lenard Barthel in 1974, they then married in 1975. The blessed union began with Norma's daughters and Lenard's two children David and Annette. She worked at Payless Drug Store in Union Gap for several years. She loved her job because of the precious friends she made there. She then remained a homemaker until the children were grown. And then she deceided she wanted to work at Wal-Mart in the deli, where she again made precious friends.
The weekends were filled with jeeping, sand dirt track racing at Tampico, with the truck that Lenard built, Might Mouse. When Norma raced, she never lost. Our family was also involved in car racing at Yakima Speedway. We had many laughs, scares and fond memories with family and cars. Between Lenard and Mom there were always BBQ's and parties at the house, because their house was filled with love, joy and laughter.
Norma is preceded in death by her parents Vera and Pete Peterson and her brother Marland Peterson.
Norma will always remain in the hearts of her loving and caring husband, Lenard Barthel. Her daughters Kim Lewis (Donnie McLoud), Moxee, Amber Hardy (Steve Hardy), South Carolina. David Barthel(Denise Barthel) and Annette Washington, all of Yakima. Her beautiful grandchildren, Jordan Lewis, London Lewis, Scotty St. John, Cameron Hardy, Matthew Hardy, Zack Washington and Josh Washington. Also joining are two great-grandchildren, Jaiden and Jorden. And her special little sweetheart Cami Anderson, along with several loving nieces and nephews that have filled her heart with joy. Her sister Phyllis Musgrove (Vern Musgrove), Patricia Ferguson, Joanie Peterson, Byron and Marge Peterson.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Doornick of 30 plus years of service who she loved dearly. Also Dr. Jorgenson and assistant Linda at North Star Lodge. Also special thanks to the help, guidance and peace from the local staff at Memorial Hospice - they have made these last months very comfortable for our beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Nana, Aunt, Neighbor, and FRIEND.
The celebration of life will be held at Terrace Heights Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints December 5 at 11 a.m., with a burial at Terrace Heights Memorial Park and a lunch reception back at the LDS church.
Valley Hills Funeral Homes is entrusted with the arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Life is like an ever-shifting kaleidoscope - a slight change and all patterns alter. - Sharon Salzberg
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Wayne Richard Johnson II
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TOPPENISH - Wayne Richard Johnson II (Wayne R.) 6, of Toppenish died on their ranch in the Satus area on Wednesday, November 28, 2007.
Wayne was born in Yakima on June 6, 2001. He loved his family and brought a lot of joy to them. He loved life and enjoyed it.
He loved being with family whether it was working cattle with mom and dad, watching his siblings and participating in the rodeos, or just having fun together. He enjoyed learning at school and going to church. He loved and cared for animals, horses, mule, dogs and cats.
He is survived by his father, Wayne Richard Johnson; mother, Tana Marie Johnson; brothers, Weston Storm Grant, Wyatt Tate Grant, Wynn Ervin Colt Grant, and sister, Tana Ann Irene Grant, all of Toppenish; sisters, Loretta Pagliawana of Canada and Crystal Knowles of Wenatchee; grandparents, JoAnn Gibson and Randy Walker of Toppenish and Vern Gibson of Davenport, WA; great grandmother, Irene Thornton; aunts, Karen Merkley, Penny Gibson; uncles, Ty Gibson and Patrick Gibson; cousins, Justin Gibson, Justy Gibson, Lacy Campbell, Lexy Gibson, and MaKayla Gibson; adoptive uncles, Andy Zyph, Billie Frazier, and Brett Jacobs; and additional great aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Mel Johnson and Web Johnson.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, with visitation preceding at 11:00, at the Toppenish Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, corner of Lincoln and North "A" St. Burial will follow at the Toppenish Elmwood Cemetery.
For any who would like to help, there is a memorial fund for Wayne Johnson II at the Toppenish Branch of Bank of America.
Wayne R. lived life to the fullest and will be greatly and dearly missed.
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Cecil A. Holmes
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YAKIMA - Cecil A. Holmes, 81, of Yakima passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 at Landmark Care Center.
Cecil was born June 25, 1926 in Calumet City, IL. She moved with her extended family from Indiana to Everett, Washington in 1950. She remained there raising her two children with her husband, Edward Murphy, until 1968 when she married Dean Holmes, of Walla Walla, Washington.
She and Dean pursued their love of travel for many years, their favorite place always remaining Hawaii. Dean passed away just recently after being married to Cecil for 39 years.
Cecil was a smart businesswoman. She retired after a career of being the secretary to the city commissioners in Everett. She later began a successful home basket business in the 80's having a lot of fun buying as well as selling. Her favorite job though was being "grandma". Cecil's granddaughter had school dresses, doll clothes, and Halloween costumes coming her way through grandma's hands for many, many years.
We will miss her greatly.
She is survived by: a son, Carl Murphy and a daughter, Gail Anderson of Yakima; a brother, Harley Wunschel of CA; a sister, Jewel Richardson of CA; and one grandchild, Ashley Gamache of Wapato.
At her request, no services will be held. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
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Thelma Lee Magnuson, 68, of Zillah died Saturday, Nov. 24.
Mrs. Magnuson was born in Ontario, Ore. She was raised and educated in Kennewick.
Survivors include five children, Sue Hamilton of Kennewick, Edna Ripka and Carl LaPrath, both of Spokane, Melinda LaPrath of Post Falls, Idaho, Harland LaPrath of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; a sister, Charlene Clark of Zillah; a brother, Thomas Lilly of Kennewick; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial service is 4 p.m. today on the second floor of the Old Furniture Warehouse in Zillah.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Konnie Lee Cowen, 60, of Yakima died Friday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Twisp, Wash., and lived in Yakima for 40 years.
She was a housekeeper and owned and operated the Coin Vault in Yakima.
Survivors include her husband, Donald Cowen; a son, Timothy Cowen of Union Gap; a daughter, Toni Nugent of
Yakima; her mother, Blanche Arbogast of Omak, Wash.; a sister, Talana Lay of Omak; and four grandchildren.
Memorial Services are pending.
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Mary N. Clark
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YAKIMA - Early on Thanksgiving morning, we lost Mary N. Clark.
Born August 31, 1920, and a lifelong Yakima resident, she was never more alive than when she was: with cherished friends and neighbors--playing bridge�doing a crossword puzzle� throwing away money at the casino--reading a book�working at Yakima Federal�knitting a sweater or afghan for someone�cheering on her grandsons�spoiling her great-grandchildren�sunning in Maui�emailing�entertaining�rooting for the Seahawks--married to Howard, the man she loved and enjoyed for over 65 years.
Always up for anything, she was never too old to try something new. She possessed a delightfully wry sense of humor, and was never above laughing at herself.
Mary taught by example�always there with homemade soup or a meal when needed.
She was an optimist, with a positive attitude toward life...and death.
She is survived by daughter Judy (George) Fraker, son Dale (Rebecca) Clark, grandsons, Todd (Tanya), Brad, Jim and Paul Fraker, great-grandchildren Leanne, Kurt and Bret, uncle, cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no formal services, but an open house will be held at the Chalet Village Clubhouse, Saturday, Dec. 1st, from 2 to 4 pm. She was extremely grateful for Memorial Foundation Hospice and would appreciate donations made to them, or to a charity of your choice.
Mom, we miss you.
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Marjorie L. Shull, 86, of Union Gap, died Monday, Nov. 19.
Mrs. Shull was born in Parker and had worked as a line sorter.
Survivors include a son, Mark Shull of Selah; a brother, Lester Lundberg of Union Gap; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Ronald Down Broom, 84, of Yakima died Thursday, Nov. 15 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
He was born and raised in Yakima.
Mr. Broom served in the Navy during World War II. He was an engineer for the Yakima School District for more than 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Belle Broom of Yakima; a son, Maurice Broom of Olympia; a daughter, Kathy Broom of Yakima; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held later.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Dessie Villbrandt, 91, of Yakima died Thursday, Nov. 15 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mrs. Villbrandt was born in Midvale, Idaho. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Robert Villbrandt of Yakima; a daughter, Judy Stevens of Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Lucille Curts of Springfield, Ore.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside memorial services will be held in Springfield at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Maria Borrego, 77, of Sunnyside died Thursday, Nov. 15.
Mrs. Borrego was born in La Grulla, Texas. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include five sons, Roy Borrego of Grandview, Jose Borrego of Texas, Noe Borrego of Sunnyside, David Borrego of Yakima and Hector Borrego of Connell; six daughters, Brenda Borrego and Diana Borrego of Sunnyside, Alma Borrego of Connell, Rosa Escamilla of Othello, Toni Miranda of Yakima and Norma Borrego of Outlook; three brothers, Roberto Longoria of Grandview and Jesus Longoria and Manuel Longoria of Texas; and a sister, Christina Garcia of Texas.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Recitation of the rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, with burial in the Grandview Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Martina (Acob) Colima
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YAKIMA - Martina (Acob) Colima passed away on Thursday November 15th at the Yakima home of her daughter, Barbara Acob, after receiving several months of tender and loving care from many family members and friends. The pain of her passing is lessened by our belief that she is now resting quietly while waiting for the quick return of her savior and Lord.
Her husband is Filiberto Hernandez Colima from Yakima. Her ex-husband, and the father of her children, is Jose G. Acob, Sr. from Yuma, Arizona.
She had three sons (Jose Acob, Jr. from Richland, Phillip Acob, and Anthony Acob both from Yakima) and two daughters (Josephine Acob-Campbell from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and Barbara Acob from Yakima).
She had 13 brothers and sisters. Those still living are; Patrico Garcia from Longview, Louis Garcia from Mt. Vernon, and Frank Garcia from Vancouver.
She was preceded in death by her father, Placido Garcia, from Aguascalientes, Mexico; her mother, Ester Roman, from Toppenish and nine of her brothers and sisters.
Mom had a total of 12 grandchildren. Her direct descendents are: Melinda, Harvey, and Jacob Davis; and Nydesta, Leticia, Angela, Mitchell, and Madison Acob.
Mom had a total of 22 great-grandchildren. Her direct descendents are: Macaela Davis; Kamimsa, Sean, Jr., and Kwalani Goudy; and Tiauna and Kahee-loosh. Mom also had one great-great-grandchild.
Our Mother was a housewife and devoted grandmother who played an important role in raising five of her grandchildren; Melinda, Harvey, and Jacob Davis along with Mitchell and Madison Acob. Her grandchildren and family meant the world to her. She looked forward to our traditional Sunday family get-to-gethers. She received great joy from watching her "baby" Anthony play on local sports teams and from watching her grandchildren's activities. She will be remembered for her sincere loving and caring character. She thought of others before herself and instilled in her children the love that was reflected daily in her own life.
During her illness her family was referred to as the "Team Of Love", caring for her in her daughter Barbara's home as she had requested. The loving care and sacrifices given by us were the least we could do in return for the unconditional love she had always given. As a Christian it was her strong faith that brought her great comfort during her illness.
She left us with a message to take care of each other and to love one another. She will be greatly missed but her love will continue to radiate through the many lives that she touched.
Outside of our family, a special thanks to Karen Kivett, Ernie Reynolds, and Bob Hernandez for providing the extra care. Thanks to those who took the time to call or personally visit our mother and to Yakima Regional Hospice and Home Care, Dr. Ryan Moultray, the 35th Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church family, and the Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Her last wishes for her family were to continue to have our family gatherings each Sunday, that we continue our love for each other, and that we all accept the Lord into our lives so that we can be with her in heaven when the gates of heaven are opened.
There will be two viewings for those who wish to pay their last respects. The first viewing will be will held on Monday, November 19 from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home at 2600 Business Lane, Yakima. The second viewing will immediately precede the funeral services and will be held on Tuesday, November 20 from noon until 12:45 at the 35th Avenue SDA Church located on 35th located at 507 North 35th Avenue in Yakima.
Funeral services will held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 20 at the church. There will be a short service for the family at the gravesite immediately following the funeral services. Our mother will begin her eternal rest with the Lord at the Reservation Cemetery in Wapato. A reception honoring the memory of our mother will be held as soon as the family returns from the cemetery. The reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall behind the church.
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James R. Wyn
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YAKIMA - James R. Wyn, 84, a resident of Zillah, WA died on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, Veteran's Day, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Jim was born Nov. 30, 1922 on the Ray Wyn homestead ranch south of Harlowton, Montana to Ray Wyn and May Duffy Wyn. He attended country schools in Melville, graduating from Billings Senior High in 1940. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. His military record included 31 months active duty during WWII in the Pacific Theater. While stationed in Van Nuys, CA he met and married Marie Call in 1945. They were blessed with 7 children. He resigned the military in 1953. From 1954-1966 he was a district manager for Curtis Publishing with a crew of 43 in 3 states. From 1968-1973 he was an instrument rated flight instructor employed in Oregon and Wyoming. In 1970 Jim and Herma met and married in Oregon. During their 37 years together, they traveled the world settling in Zillah in 1975 where he reclaimed a feed lot and owned a pear orchard.
Jim is survived by 7 children; Janis (David), Diane, Danny, Bonnie (Don), Debbie, Kenny and Cindy; 11 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both wives, Marie in 1989, Herma in July 2007.
Visitation will be held from 12-5 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Jim will be interred in the family plot in Harlowton, Montana. Valley Hills Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Ramon Gutierrez
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YAKIMA - Ramon Gutierrez, 66, of Prosser, WA passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007 in Yakima, WA.
Ramon was born in Michoacan, Mexico on Dec. 29, 1940 to Jorge Gutierrez and Maria Acevedo. He married Socorro Araiza and they moved to Prosser along with 6 of their children 35 years ago. Ramon and his family did field work, working in the hops, cherries, apples and many other jobs. Ramon also had potato trucks for many years. He loved farming and working with the soil. He also enjoyed raising cattle and goats. He enjoyed gardening, and raising pink roses for Socorro was a special joy for him. Ramon loved playing with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He had many friends and was always willing to help anyone in need. He taught his family that sometimes need wa smore important than money, and the family often worked for poor farmers for less money simply because they needed help.
Ramon is survived by his wife, Socorro, 2 sons, Ramon Gutierrez Jr (Maria Luz), Eriberto Gutierrez (Norma), 5 daughters, Genoveva Ramirez (Martin), Elena Navarette (Ignacio), Anna Chavez (Roman), Josie Koopsman (Sid), Maricela Hernandez (Dogoberto), 19 grandchildren, and 3 1/2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 brothers, Jose and Andres, and 5 sisters, Maria de Jesus, Margarita, Altagracia, Guadalupe, and Josephina.
Viewing for Ramon will be Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrement Catholic Church in Grandview on Friday, Nov. 16. Burial will follow at the Prosser Cemetery in Prosser, WA.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Richard (Dick) L. Young, 76, of Yakima died Thursday, Nov. 8 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Young was born in Portland and served in Korea in the Army. During the 1950s, he was a pitcher for the Yakima Bears. He was the owner-operator of a trucking company.
Survivors include his wife, Rita Young; a son, Michael Young of Moxee; a daughter, Suzan Howard of Yakima; a brother, Norman Young of Lake Oswego, Ore.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at First Presbyterian Church, Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Stephanie Blanche Mendoza
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PHOENIX, AZ - Stephanie Blanche Mendoza, 40, passed away October 23, 2007 at St. Luke's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ.
Stephanie was born March 25, 1967 in Toppenish, WA. to Philip and Joanne Mendoza.
She attended pre-school in Tacoma, WA. and moved with her family back to the Yakima Valley in 1973. Stephanie attended schools in Wapato, Toppenish and Zillah, WA.
Stephanie is survived by her father and mother, Philip and Joanne, Union Gap, sons, Justin Mendoza, Camp Pendleton, CA., Andrew, daughters, Saunsaray and Joanne Mendoza of Woodburn, OR., brothers Philip, Jr., Yakima, Michael, Carson, WA., and Daniel and Minta Mendoza, Woodburn, OR., grandparents, Blanche Hoptowit Craig, Toppenish, and Catherine Thelma Ellenwood and Joe Roybal, Sr., Seattle, WA., Manuel Mendoza, Sr. and Becky of Tekoa, WA., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandfather, John R. Craig, Sr.
Services will be conducted on November 13 at 10 a.m. at the Valley Hills Mortuary in Zillah, WA. Burial will be at the Wapato Reservation Community Cemetery.
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Joe A. Shelton, 87, of Mattawa died Monday, Nov. 5.
Mr. Shelton was born in Walla Walla.
Survivors include a daughter, Pamela Betras of Bothell, Wash., and a grandson.
At his request, he will be cremated, with no services scheduled.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Edith Leal, 65, of Yakima died Sunday, Nov. 4 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mrs. Leal was born in Hanford, Calif. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Frank Corral of Yakima; and two daughters, Dorothy Leal of Sunnyside and Emily Hernandez of Corcoran, Calif.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at St.
Joseph Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Gerardo Ramos, age 50, of Rock Island, Washington, passed away on November 2, 2007 at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
He was born in Michoacan, Mexico, and worked in the agriculture industry. He is survived by his wife Guadalupe Ramos of Rock Island; six sons: Ural, Jesus, Leopoldo, Mario, Saul and Christian Ramos all of Rock Island; two daughters, Helda Maria Ramos of Wenatchee and Lupe Ramos of Rock Island; 13 brothers: Carlos Ramos of Grandview, Jesus and Mario Ramos of Outlook, Manuel, Rafael and Javier of Granger, Umberto of Quincy, Jaeme of Sunnyside, Eliasar and Gestavo of Rock Island and Salvador, Camillo and Jose of Mexico; four sisters, Teresa Ramos of Granger, Margarita Ramos of Selah, Bianca Ramos of Rock Island and Maria Ramos of Mexico.
Viewing will be from 10:00 A.M. until 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 with Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday November 7 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sunnyside, with burial to be held in Mexico. Valley Hills Funeral Home Sunnyside is in charge of arrangements,
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Jarrin K. Collins, 60, of Benton City died Wednesday, Oct. 31 in Richland.
Mr. Collins moved to the area from Oklahoma. He worked at the Hanford nuclear reservation.
Survivors include three sons, Jerry Collins of Columbia Falls, Mont., Jesse Currier of Selah and James Currier of Fort Lewis, Wash.; a daughter, Angel Slater of Kalispell, Mont.; a brother, Albert Collins of Tacoma; three sisters, Linda Collins, Laurie Collins and Tammy Walters, all of Naches; and five grandchildren.
A family gathering to celebrate his life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday Nov. 3 at Jesse Currier's home.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.
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