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Jimmie Dean Bubak
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YAKIMA - Jimmie Dean Bubak, 71, of Yakima passed away Sunday, Sept. 30, 2007 at home.
He is survived by: his wife of 25 years, Paula D. Bubak of Yakima; and a cousin, Patty Daddi of Ansley, Nebraska.
I wish to extend special thanks to Jonathan and Betty of Memorial Hospice for their loving care during his illness, and all my family and friends, Paula.
At his request, no services will be held. Valley Hills Funeral Home & Crematory, Yakima is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at http://valleyhillsfh.com.
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Michael Edward Davis, 53, of Yakima died Thursday Sept. 27 at home.
He was born and raised in Tacoma.
He was a construction worker in Tacoma and continued that career when he moved to Yakima in 1997.
He is survived by his wife, Wendy Davis; two sons, Justin
Davis of Tacoma and Kyle Davis of Merced, Calif.; a brother, Larry Davis of Portland; and a sister, Suzann Donaldson of Selah.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima is handling arrangements.
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Marjorie Oravetz
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Our beloved Marjorie Oravetz, died peacefully Thursday morning at her home. Her family is so grateful that she believes in Jesus as her savior and is now in heaven. She was 76. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
Marjorie was born in Salem, Oregon and spent most of her childhood growing up in Puyallup, WA. She and her two brothers loved growing up on a farm and enjoyed keeping the farm and household running while parents worked elsewhere. She learned to be a great cook while just a teenager. She was not a great athlete, but enjoyed skiing while in high school. After graduation from high school she proceeded to get her registered nursing degree and license from Tacoma General. While in school she met and later married Harry Oravetz from Curtis, WA on December 15th, 1951.
Just after they were married, they went to East Saint Louis for Harry to get his degree in Aeronautical Engineering. While there, they struggled to make ends meet, and Marjorie worked as a nurse full time to put Harry through college. We remember many stories about eating “Bean Soup”. After Harry graduated from college they moved back to Seattle to start their family and John, their first son was soon born in January 1955.
Marjorie became a full time mother and gave up her career in nursing to raise her two sons. Steve, her second son came along two years after John. They continued to live in the Seattle area until 1960 when they moved to Ephrata, WA for work reasons. In 1962 they moved to San Jose, CA where they stayed until 1983, then they moved to Vacaville CA. Then in 1999 they moved to Yakima to be closer to her sons and grandchildren who live there. Her husband Harry and son John and his family still reside in Yakima. Her son Steve and his family live in Missoula, MT. Marjorie has five grandchildren, Amy, Daniel, Logan, Benjamin, and Jessica.
Marjorie loved to read books of all kinds. She loved her yard where she grew rhododendrons, roses, and vegetables. Marjorie enjoyed entertaining close friends with her wonderful meals. She was fond of travel, however her trips to Europe and Israel were highlights in her life. Marjorie enjoyed shopping and looking for the best bargains and giving gifts to others. She managed the household quite well, keeping up with day to day activities as well as investments and managing apartments for many years. She wrote many letters to everyone, and especially enjoyed receiving letters and cards, too.
Her memorial service will be held at Westside Baptist Church where she enjoyed attending their services. A light lunch will be served after the memorial service. Donation may be made to Westside Baptist Church, 6901 Summitview Ave. Yakima, WA 98908.
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Mario Amaro, 20, of Yakima died Sunday, Sept. 23.
Mr. Amaro was born in Yakima.
Survivors include his mother and father, Margarita Mireles of Yakima and Raul Amaro of Sunnyside; a brother, Albert Amaro of Yakima; a son, Anthony Devin Amaro; a daughter, Julissa Leann Amaro, both of Yakima; and his grandmother, Lina R. Amaro of Sunnyside.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 followed by a Rosary at 6 p.m. The funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, all at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Glenna Cloe Sainsbury
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SPOKANE - Our dearly loved Glenna sadly passed away in her husbands arms while visiting family in Spokane, September 23, 2007. It was the last day of summer and the first day of fall. Her husband was her rock, her one true love. Our lives will not be the same without her. She and her husband had been spending the summer visiting her Washington families.
Glenna was born in Heppner, Oregon on October 18, 1935. She was raised in Eastern Washington. She graduated from Ephrata High School.
She married Kenneth Robert Sainsbury on August 7, 1953. They raised their family in the Moxee area. They had five amazing boys and many fostered children along the way. She was truly known as the neighborhoods best mom. She opened her home to everyone. "The Old Man and the Old Lady" were as common as mom and dad to all who knew them.
They moved from Moxee to Devils Lake North Dakota in 1993 and have resided there since.
Glenna is survived by her husband Kenneth, sons, Burl and wife Dorothy of Naches, Kenneth of Yakima, Donald of Devils Lake, ND. Raymond and wife Tina of Devils Lake, ND. and Patrick and wife Patricia of Yakima. Foster sons, Quentin Wallace of Moxee, Mike Wieler of Yakima, Doug Boyle of Arizona and surely many others. Our sweet grandma was survived by eleven grandchildren and six adorable great-grandchildren and she loved them each dearly. She was survived by three brothers and a sister, Gary Griffith of Fossil, OR., Doug Griffith of Vashon Island, WA., Mike Griffith of Los Molinas, CA. and Gene Farnrworth of Emmet, ID. Best Friends, Marilyn and Ed Gonsoroski of Ellensburg and Frank and Marvel Gonsoroski of Yakima, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was such a special woman who loved to play bingo, sewing, cooking, canning, crocheting, yard sales and you sure could tease her, once upon a time she was quite the square dancer. She was the best, we miss her so much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Valda Griffith.
Graveside Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 28th at 12:30 pm at Zillah City Cemetery.
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Clarice Ann Hubbard, 54, of Yakima died Sunday in Moxee.
Mrs. Hubbard was born in Yakima.
Survivors include a son, Jonathan J. Hubbard of Kirkland, Wash.; two daughters, Kari Ann Ross of Moxee and Kathryn I. Hubbard of Kirkland; two sisters, Darlene Gamalielson of Monroe, Wash., and Gwen Eckhoff of Henning, Minn.; two brothers, Douglas Hofferbert of Moxee and Dennis Hofferbert of Issaquah, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Wilford Jaussaud
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YAKIMA - Willie knew life was coming to an end, but he dealt with it without complaint. As he told his Papa when he passed, don't worry I'll be fishing for Dog Salmon by your side again. He made it just fine, as he did life and death.
Willie was a commercial fisherman in Alaska. He loved working and living there.
He was in the United States Marines, wounded several times, but still very very proud to be a Marine.
He is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Lucille Martin, of Virginia, Martha Hillas, of Seattle, Remie Jassaud, of Seattle, and Victor Jaussaud, of Yakima.
Preceded in death by his mother, Marie Walker, son, Mike Jaussaud and a daughter, both of Alaska.
No services at his request.
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Jim Zorrozua
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Yakima - Our beloved Jim Zorrozua passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007 at Yakima Memorial Hospital after his courageous battle with cancer. He was born the 4th of January 1941 to Victor and Maria Zorrozua in Yakima.
The majority of his life-long career was in the Trucking Industry, starting in his childhood with his Father and Brothers hauling hops and hay. He attended Holy Rosary Grade School and Moxee High.
Continuing in his Trucking Career in the early 1960’s he worked for Eldon Graves and numerous trucking companies, one of which was Eastern Washington Distributing where he met his adoring wife Terri in 1973 and they were married in 1974.
Jim purchased his first “Big Rig” in the early 1970’s, the first of many. He opened a Truck Brokerage, worked for other companies and started his own Trucking Company as an Owner Operator, Lazor Trucking.
Jim is survived by his wife, Terri of 33 years, 2 brothers, Adrian (Nancy) and Vic (Donna) and a sister, Salli (Jim); his 3 children, Jodi, Jim Jr. (Debbie), Rob (Melissa) and seven grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Victor, Mother, Maria, Sister, Flora, and his dog, who was his faithful companion, Charlie!!!
Special thanks to Dr. Thomas Boyd and to the Staff at North Star Lodge. In lieu of flowers, it was Jim’s wish to have donations made to the Cancer Society.
A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights on Saturday, September 29th at 2:00 P.M. A reception will follow at Terrace Heights Civic Center.
Jim loved boating, fishing, Old Western Movies and the Seattle Seahawks.
Jim DID GIT-R-DONE!!!
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Jesse Lee Withrow
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After a long illness, Jesse Lee Withrow, 81, of Union Gap, peacefully left this earth on September 20, 2007 to join his parents and several siblings in heaven. Jess was born July 10, 1926 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Clyde and Addie (Asher) Withrow, the second of twelve children. Jess attended school in Poplar Bluff, but left school to work and help his family. When he was only 13, Jess went to work on a dairy farm. At 15 he began working as a baker for Toellner Bakery. Later he became a route salesman for the bakery and continued working there for 20 years.
Jess was a Golden Gloves boxing champion before he joined the Army during the Korean War. While the rest of his unit was sent to Korea, Jess was kept in Germany to work as a baker. While in Germany, Jess had the opportunity to stand at attention for 8 hours for Dwight D. Eisenhower before Eisenhower returned to America to run for president.
Jess met and married Melba Estes in Hernando, Missisippi in June 1956. Together they raised three daughters on their farm in Hillard, Missouri where they also raised cattle, horses, and pigs.
Jess and his family moved to Washington in 1966, where he settled in White Swan and worked as a heavy equipment repairman for Webb Logging. He worked at Webb until they closed, then went to work driving a service truck for Inland Machinery. In 1968, Jess and Melba bought the Shady Lane Motel in Union Gap. While Jess spent much of his time traveling throughout the northwest, Melba oversaw day-to-day operation of the motel. In 1975, he left Inland and took a job as a Heavy Equipment Repair instructor at the Fort Simcoe Job Corps where he was able to share his love of repairing heavy equipment with the many students whose lives he touched. He formally retired in 1991, but often returned to Fort Simcoe to substitute or visit his friends. During his retirement, Jess enjoyed helping his wife run their motel.
Everyone who knew Jess knew that he was always a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren, but after he retired he was able to devote more time to being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He attended all of his great-grandchildren’s athletic events, school programs, spelling bees, and awards assemblies.
Jess was always an active man. While living in Missouri, he belonged to the Jaycees, served on the local school board, and was president of the Wrangler Riding Club. After moving to Washington, Jess was a proud member of the Operating Engineers Local 302 union. Not only did Jess participate in community activities, he was an incredibly dedicated St. Louis Cardinals fan. If there was a Cards game on TV, you better believe you’d find him watching it. Even though he was sick over the past few years, his eyes would sparkle when he talked about the Cardinals, especially when they won. Jess and Melba were also avid rodeo fans. They attended the Ellensburg Rodeo and Pendleton Round-up for over 30 years, never missing a year. They also enjoyed attending the National Finals Rodeo in Oklahoma City and Las Vegas.
Jess is survived by his wife, Melba Withrow; three daughters: Diane (Brian) Janz, Rebecca Withrow, and Patricia (Jack) Garner; four grandchildren: DJ (Jennifer) Baldoz of Puyallup, Amber (Robert) Masters, Jason Baldoz, and Jackson Garner; nine great-grandchildren: Olivia Schantz, Cole, Alexandra, and Madeline Masters, Giovanni, Daniel, and Anthony Baldoz, and Brooklyn and Jackson Garner; brothers Elmo Withrow and Ron Withrow of Poplar Bluff, MO; sister Lorene Condor of Grassy, MO; sisters-in-law Bethann Withrow of Yakima and Lorene Withrow of Poplar Bluff, MO; sisters-and brothers-in-law, Wanda (Daniel) Leslie, Dorothy (Lonnie) Campbell, Peg (Cliff) Orr, Pat (Archie) Curtsinger, Judy (Daniel) Johnson, and Kathy Fast, and special lifelong friends James (Leonard) and Ruth Pickett, who could be counted on to visit Jess regularly to talk with him and help with his care.
Jess was preceeded in death by his parents, Clyde and Addie Withrow; his brothers, George, Earl, Glenn, and Freddy Withrow; his sisters, Dorothy Withrow, Helen Harris, Roberta Marks, and Pansy Nicoloni; his in-laws, Milburn (Bus) and Elsie Estes; and his special nephew, Rick Withrow.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 25 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights, followed by entombment at West Hills Memorial Park. After the services, friends and family are invited to celebrate Jess’s life at a reception held at the VFW.
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Edna Mae Ebling, 72, of Wapato died Wednesday Sept. 19.
Mrs. Ebling was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She had been employed for 20 years with the IBEW Union.
Survivors include a daughter, Karla Yerves of Wapato; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Ramon Rojas Gonzalez
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YAKIMA - On September 19, 2007, Ramon Rojas Gonzalez passed away at Heritage Grove Nursing Home in Yakima, while surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and good friend, Francisco and Paula Aragon.
He was born February 22, 1924, in Michoacan, Mexico to Macario and Lucia Gonzalez. In 1945 he met the love of his life, Maria Gonzalez, in Edinburg, Texas, where they married and had five children.
They arrived in the Yakima Valley in 1956 and settled in the Harrah area and had four more children.
Ramon worked on the Labbee mint farm until his retirement in the mid 1990's. He was very involved in church activities at the St. Aloysius Parish in Toppenish, with retreats and fiestas. As a strong believer of justice and the rights of valley farm workers, he became very active in the Mexican farm workers' movement of the 1970's. He participated in Farm Workers' Union activities and was instrumental in the establishment of the Farm Workers' Cooperative, the Northwest Rural Opportunities office, and the clinic now know as the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. he became a naturalized U.S. Citizen in 1984 and was an active voter in local and national elections.
Ramon instilled a strong work ethic among his children but also kept a wonderful sense of humor that will be remembered by all his family. He is survived by his beloved wife Maria of 58 years (September 24), his six daughters, Maria Ignacia, Micaela (Don), Toni (Rodney) Angela (Dirk), Juanita (Bruce), and Susana (Francisco), two sons, Jose (Beth), and Carlos (Dixie), 24 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son Marcario (February 17, 2007), his parents, and three brothers. There are no words to express our many thanks to the staff at the Heritage Grove Nursing Home for their time and extended hospitability to the end, for that we will always be grateful.
A rosary and final visitation will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in Zillah at the Valley Hills Funeral Home, after which his body will be cremated.
A Catholic mass will be conducted on Monday September 24, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in Wapato at St. Peter Claver Church, followed by a gathering for family and friends. Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
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Garald "Lonnie" Frank Jones
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PROVO, UTAH - Garald "Lonnie" Frank Jones, 82, passed away September 18, 2007 at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, UT.
He was born June 11, 1925 in Murray, Utah. He was the youngest of four children born to Archibald Walter Frank Jones and Ruby Irene King. They later divorced and Ruby married Basil Cooper. Garald or "Buck," as he was known by his family, grew up and went to school in southeastern Idaho, in and around Idaho Falls. He served in the Navy during World War II from September 1943 to January 1946. He married Roma Cole on September 21, 1946 in Fairview, ID. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple on May 25, 1959. From this union came two children, Diana Gail (Jim) Wilson of Kennewick, WA and Michael Kent (Lisa) of Lehi, UT. Roma passed away on May 30, 1993. He married Bessie Fowkes Park on February 25, 1995. They made their home in Nephi, UT.
After World War II, Garald or "Lonnie," as he was known by his friends and co-workers, worked at Hill Air Force Base in Clearfield, UT which is where he met Roma. He left employment there and worked as a heavy equipment operator in the Salt Lake Valley with his brother-in-law, Leon Sorenson. He later worked for Chicago Bridge & Iron as a welder for 14 years and traveled all over the western states from Alaska to New Mexico. He was working in Sitka, Alaska when Alaska was made a state. He took a position with the federal government as a welding and heavy equipment instructor for Job Corps in San Carlos, AZ in 1967.
He transferred to Job Corps at Fort Simcoe in White Swan, WA in 1969. He finally settled down and lived in Toppenish, WA from 1971 until Roma's death. He retired from Job Corps in 1989.
He is survived by his wife Bessie, his daughter Diana, his son Michael, eight grandchildren, and five step-children: Linda, Tom, Pam, Juliann, and Barbara.
Funeral services will be held Friday, September 21, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Nephi 2nd Ward building, 222 South 100 East in Nephi, UT. A viewing will be held one hour prior to services at the church. There will be a graveside service and interment on Monday, September 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zillah City Cemetery in Zillah, WA. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah will be handling local arrangements.
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Marion Rice
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Marion James Rice was born on August 24, 1910 in Waco, Missouri to Francis Asbury and Minnie Ruth (Beam) Rice. The family moved to Prosser in 1911, and he spent his early childhood in the Prosser area. After his father’s passing, Mr. Rice spent his teen years working in the wheat country. He met the love of his life, Leah Elma Tucker, while farming in 1931, and they were married on December 10, 1932. Together they made their home in the Lower Valley until moving to Yakima in 1998. Marion farmed for most of his life, as well as working for Del Monte for 15 years. He then worked for Segal Ranches until his retirement at the age of 79.
Marion was active in community affairs, serving on the Granger School Board for eight years. He was a leader in 4-H and Boy Scouts. He was a member of the Liberty Methodist Church, where he was named Man of the Year for his dedicated services. He believed in living his faith. He was a lifetime member of the Hermes Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite, and was a charter member of the Masada Shrine. He rode in the Shrine Mounted Patrol.
Survivors include his children Jim (Bonnie) Rice of Yakima, Janet Sample of Prosser, Karen Anderson of Ellensburg, Gayle (Leon) Brons of Outlook, Margie (Gary) Stonemetz of Sunnyside; 13 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Leah, his wife of 68 years who passed away in 2001, one brother, two sisters, one daughter, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of Marion’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday September 24, 2007 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Those wishing to honor his memory may contribute to the Shriners Children’s Hospital. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Roy Edward Hill, 50, of Yakima died Sunday, Sept. 16.
Mr. Hill was born in Toppenish. He was a longtime resident of Wapato and Yakima.
Survivors include his mother and father, Alice and Robert Hill of Wapato; and a brother, James Hill of Union Gap.
There will be no services. Friends and family can express condolences c/o James Hill at 408 W. Pine St., No. 101, Union Gap, WA 98903-1977.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alta Geneve Bowden, 91, of Yakima died Saturday, Sept. 15 at Crescent Health Care.
Mrs. Bowden was born in Toledo, Iowa. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Gary Bowden of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.
A memorial service is pending. Burial will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dale Allan Leach
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YAKIMA - Dale Allan Leach, 72, of Yakima, died on Sunday, September 16, 2007, in Yakima Regional Hospital after a short illness. He was born in Yakima on December 11, 1934 to Jack and Mildred Leach.
He graduated from Highland High School where he excelled in sports. Dale was captain of the football team as well as the recipient of awards for his prowess in track and field. Dale was extremely talented in the mechanical arts. He could "fix" anything and considered any project incomplete until it was finished perfectly. He was a living repudiation of the 8-hour day, 40 hour week standard. He worked 18 hours or more every day of the week, and was available 24 hours.
In his younger days Dale owned and operated his own businesses in California in construction and mining. In 1967, Floyd Paxton, the founder of Kwik Lok Corporation, recognizing Dale's many talents, invited him to join the corporation. Dale worked for Kwik Lok or its subsidiary Northwest Farms for more than 40 years. In later years, in partnership with his wife Eunice, he became a well-known thoroughbred horse breeder winning awards and wide recognition in that industry.
In 1973 he married Eunice Overdorf of Yakima. Thus began a decades-long successful marriage and business partnership. In addition to his wife, Eunice, he is survived by four children; Lori Silva of Las Vegas; Kerry Schulte of Yakima; Tara Leach-Teeples of Atwater, California, and Kannon Leach of Yakima. Also surviving is one brother, Clyde Leach of Spokane, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Family, friends and co-workers will greatly miss the sometimes gruff, plain-spoken horseman with a soft heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society Shelter, 2405 W. Birchfield Rd, Yakima, WA 98902.
At Dale's request no services will be held, although all of his friends and co-workers are invited to attend an informal celebration of his life at the family residence, 2712 So. 16th Avenue, Yakima, from 12 - 9 pm, Friday, September 21, 2007.
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Billy Richard Gregory, 65, of Yakima died Friday, Sept. 14 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Gregory was born in New Carlisle, Ind. He worked as a landscaper.
Survivors include his wife, Luella Gregory of Yakima; a son, Rick Gregory of Seattle; a daughter, Kimberly Gregory of Gleed; and two grandchildren.
There will be no services at this time, per family's request.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Christine Keeling
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YAKIMA - Christine Maria Keeling, RN died of multiple disabilities on September 16, 2007 in Yakima Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base in California to James and Doris Keeling on Jan. 12, 1953. As a child, she traveled extensively with her family, who finally settled in Toppenish after her father retired from the Marine Corps in 1964. She graduated from Toppenish High School in 1970 and went on to get her nursing degree from YVCC, graduating with honors.
Christine was an extremely competent and conscientious nurse during her years spent working at hospitals in both Yakima and Spokane. The last 9 years of her nursing career she was the night nurse at the Chalet Nursing Home in Yakima. In 1993 she was forced to retire due to accelerating health problems.
Christine spent her entire life caring for animals and the elderly. She was a very vocal advocate of animal protection and adequate health care for the elderly. During her teen years she volunteered at veterinary offices, the Humane Society and the Toppenish Nursing Home. She gave a portion of her income every month to local food banks and any homeless person she heard about or saw on a street corner.
Christine loved her family and friends very much. She especially loved her brother-in-law, Fred Morse, and the many many cats she owned over her lifetime. Christine never married, but her cats were her passion and she loved them very dearly.
Christine is survived by her sister, Joyce Morse (Fred) of Zillah; step-mother, Delores Heintz-Keeling of Yakima; two aunts, Mary Ann Boyuk of Eldon, MO and Joan Beyer of Las Cruces, NM; two sister-in-laws, Deb Keeling of Yakima and Dora Lee Keeling of La Mesa, CA; nephews, Danny Morse (Delia) of Yakima, Christopher Morse (Stephanie Lewis) of Oregon City, OR, and Eric Geary (Dulce) of Yakima; nieces, Ann Villanueva (Gabriel) of Zillah, Katy Brennan (Brian) of Lacey, WA, Anna Marie Keeling of La Mesa, CA and Amy Shafer of New York. Christine's special great nephews and great nieces are Alexa Torres, Demitrius and Mataya Villanueva, Kaleb Lewis and Taylor, Leah and Chloe Shafer.
Preceding Christine in death were her parents, Jim and Doris Keeling; both her brothers, Brian and Stephen Keeling; and her beloved Grandma Brown and Auntie Annie.
As Christine requested there will be no services. A memorial donation may be made in Christine's name to the Humane Society. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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YAKIMA - Robert Lowell Salberg, age 70, died on September 14th under the loving care of Memorial Hospital's Hospice Care. Robert was born in Moorhead, Minnesota on March 10, 1937. He served in the Air Force for 22 years and worked at Energy Northwest for 20 years. He was a lifetime member of the DAV.
He is survived by his wife, Betsy Salberg of Yakima, WA; his daughter Lynn Salberg of Hillsboro, OR; sisters Gloria Klock of Minneapolis, MN, Sandy Springsteen of Dowagiac, MI, Linda Benzel of Seattle, WA, and brothers Doug Salberg of Salem, OR and Don Salberg of Spokane, WA.
At Robert's request no services will be held and inurnment will be private. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the family. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Warlester Venecia, 46, of Granger died Friday, Sept. 14 in Granger.
Mr. Warlester was born in Hollis, Okla., and worked as a farm laborer.
Survivors include his mother, Ernestina Venecia of Granger; five brothers, Ray Venecia of California and Angel Venecia, Pete Venecia, Guillermo Venecia and Joe Venecia of Oregon; and seven sisters, Glenda Venecia and Minerva Salazar of Yakima, Isabel Mirelez and Alma Trevino of Granger, Gloria Torres and Sandra Sorchych of Toppenish and Chris Venecia of Sunnyside.
Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Ben Lechner, 91, of Yakima died Friday, Sept. 14 in Yakima.
Mr. Lechner was born in Milton Freewater, Ore. He worked as a farmer for many years.
A private burial will take place in the Zillah Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy J. Gorham, 75, of Grandview died Thursday, Sept. 13 in Yakima.
Mrs. Gorham was born in Dayton, Wash.
Survivors include a son, Greg Gorham of Sequim, Wash.; a daughter, Cathy Young of Grandview; two sisters, Janice and Clarice; five grandsons and five great-granddaughters.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Sept. 17 at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18 also at the chapel.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Jane (Jean) Romple, 88, of Union Gap died Thursday, Sept. 13.
Mrs. Romple was born in St. Ignatius, Mont. She had been employed as a bartender and had worked at the Old Town Pump for 17 years.
Survivors include three daughters, Karin Walker of Yakima, Sherry Nelson of Kirkland, Wash., and Annie Jones of Yakima; a stepdaughter, Julie Huri of Selah; a stepson, Bart Romple of Yakima; a brother, James Kerns of San Marcos, Calif.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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SELAH - After a brief, but very courageous battle with cancer, our beloved husband, father and brother went into the arms of Jesus on September 13, 2007. Ken was born to Charles and Marie Prather on May 20, 1951 and lived in Selah his entire life. He graduated from Selah High School and continued his education, graduating from L. H. Bates Technical School in Tacoma, WA where he studied mechanics. Ken was an extremely hard worker and gave his all to each position he held. He worked at Western Materials preceding his death.
Ken was an avid outdoorsman. He grew up hunting in the Big Meadow for deer and elk with his family. He fished from the streams of the Northwest to the Pacific Ocean, crabbing, shrimping, and oystering. Sturgeon fishing was one of his favorites. Ken also enjoyed duck, goose and turkey hunting.
One of the loves of his life was his daughter Kacie. She was at her dad's side whenever she could be. She grew up hunting, fishing and camping with the Prather family and loved every minute of it. He was so proud of her. Ken and his family showed Netherland Dwarf rabbits across the state. He was Vice President of the Yakima Valley Rabbit Breeders Association and also built rabbit equipment to sell. Ken and Donna just celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary on August 23, 2007.
Survivors include his wife Donna Prather and daughter Kacie of Selah; sister Donna Nalley and husband Jr. of Selah; brother Larray Prather and wife Ruby of Selah; sisters-in-law Evelyn Prather and Vi Prather of Selah; cousins Danny and Patt Nalley; Cathy and Steve Fischer; Jimmy Nalley; Sue and Perry Allen; Bob and Shari Prather; Rick and Sandy Prather; Don and Jenny Davenport; Robbie Prather; John Prather; Donny and Lori Lampman, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marie Prather, and by his brothers Gerald Prather and Robert Prather.
An outside service will be held at West Valley Church of the Nazarene at 11:00 a.m. on September 22, 2007. Family and friends are invited to attend this celebration of Ken's life.
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Anna Harrington
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YAKIMA - Anna was preceded in death by her mother Sophia Bureman and her husband of 39 years LeMoyne who passed in 1988. Together they raised six children, a daughter, Linda and five sons, Ronald, Roger, Cory, Glen and Kenneth, she had fourteen grandchildren, Camille, Crystal, Brandon, Dustin, Colleen, Brandon, Cortnie, Christopher, David, Shannon, Dean, Kasey, Amy, and Kevin and several great grand children. Mom and Dad built and operated Harrington's Ceramics. Mom's easy going ways made our house a fun place for our family and most of the neighborhood kids. For many years the Ceramic shop was filled with a bunch of great gals and a few brave guys who got together as much for the coffee and witty conversations as for the ceramics. She will be missed by many whose lives she touched in some small way over the years. We miss you Mama!!!
If you'd like to make a donation in Anna Harrington's name, please make it to Children's Wishes and Dreams.
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Maria D. Martinez, 47, of Mattawa died Friday, September 7 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland.
She was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Survivors include her husband, Transito Martinez; a daughter, Maria G. Martinez of Mattawa; a brother, Humberto Medina of Atlanta, and three brothers and two sisters in Mexico.
Viewing will be from noon to 6 p.m. Monday, September 10 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Desert in Mattawa on Tuesday, September 11 at 4 p.m. Burial will be in Mexico.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Sunnyside is handling arrangements.
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YAKIMA - Walter Crawford, 81, of Yakima passed away on Friday, September 7, 2007 in Yakima. Walter was born in Hamilton, Kansas to George and Ethelyn Crawford. He worked for Snokist in Yakima for many years. He enjoyed fishing and Bowling. His later years he enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; and one grandchild.
Walter is survived by his sons, Robert Murphy of Radcliff, KY and Thomas Murphy of Rex, GA; daughter, Barbara Thobois of Yakima; brother, Harry E. Crawford of Mississippi; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
Friends and family are welcome to attend memorial services held on Saturday, September 15, 2007 at 5:00pm at Bethel Nazarene Church in Yakima. A potluck will follow the memorial and friends and family are invited to send a happy memory to barna@NWinfo.net
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Gene V. Conner
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YAKIMA - On Sept. 6, 2007 a special man left this Earth for a better place that is free of pain. Gene passed in his sleep at home surrounded by family after a brief battle with cancer. Gene V. Conner, 75, was born in Yakima on October 31, 1931 to Gene Conner and Pearl Houston Conner; educated at Willow Lawn Grade School and Highland High School. He married his High School sweetheart Anna Chott in 1951 while serving with the Armed Forces in Texas. After developing an apple orchard in the Columbia Basin in the late 1950's, he returned to the Yakima area to serve as manager of Yakima Implement Co. in Wapato for nine years. He then returned to farming in the West Wapato area. He enjoyed his work and took pride in producing a quality product. He loved and respected the great outdoors... Spring was a time of new growth and Summer and Fall a time for harvesting crops. He also enjoyed flying; held a private pilot license and was a former member of the "872 Flying Club." (May you soar the Heavens on angel wings!)
He loved his dog, "Gus" and enjoyed traveling with his wife of 56 years, having visited England, France, Italy, the Vatican, the Amazon Jungle and the Western United States in recent years. Retirement was not for Gene; he had to be busy. In 1996 he and Anna moved to Arizona and built a custom home; they resided there for ten years - traveling in the summer to escape the excessive heat, then enjoying the mild Arizona winter. In 2006, they returned to Yakima, "God's Country" and built another custom home in Terrace Heights.
He is survived by his loving wife, Anna, his sons Robert (and Sandy Wilson) of Vancouver, WA, Michael of Seattle, WA, Jim (and wife Angie) of Apache Junction, AZ, and daughter Kathleen of Mesa, AZ; also his Aunt Frances Cotelos of Yakima and many nieces and nephews by marriage. We will each remember Gene in our own way but all will remember him as a man with ambition, integrity, pride and self-respect; personality traits that made up his character. We are so proud to call you "Husband" and "Dad". You have always been and will continue to be our rock.
The family suggests memorials to Sundown M. Ranch, P.O. Box 217, Selah, WA 98942. Thank you God for giving him to us - Now, keep in him your care. Bless you, Peg Coble from Hospice for your compassion, understanding and guidance.
Join us for a memorial lunch Saturday, Sept. 15 at 1:00 p.m. at China Buffet, 2616 W. Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima.
Your love has made a
difference in my life;
It has lifted me up
when I was down;
Your courage has changed
my timidity to boldness;
Your faith has drawn me
into God's presence
and given me purpose,
hope and promises of
a bright future.
You have made a
difference in my life...
and I'm so grateful!
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WAPATO - Laynah Beth Myers, age 25, was born October 8, 1981 in Lansing, Michigan. She was the first of three siblings born to Kevin and Deborah Myers. At an early age her parents moved to Kenai, Alaska where she spent the majority of her life. She graduated from Kenai Central High School in 1998 and had additional training at the New Frontier Vocational Technical Center in Soldotna. In recent months she had lived in Central Washington.
On Monday, September 3, 2007, after being missing for three weeks, her body was found near Wapato, Washington.
Laynah is survived by her children - Damien and Kiara Normand, and Brandyn Hileman of Sunnyside, WA; her mother, Deborah (Thornton) Myers of Sunnyside, Washington; her father, Kevin Myers, of Kenai, Alaska; a sister, Rachel Myers, of Baghdad, Iraq; a brother, Luke Myers, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her Grandparents, Audrey (Williams) Myers of Lansing, Michigan, and Charles and Janice (Baer) Thornton of Soldotna, Alaska; a number of uncles, aunts and cousins; and many friends.
She treasured her children. She also loved writing poetry, and singing.
At 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 8, 2007, a private family memorial service was held in the Kenai mountain range. This was done at her request, since she considered Alaska to be her home, and because she loved the mountains.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist Laynah's children. Donations may be made to Deborah Myers, Trustee, C/O Yakima Federal Savings & Loan, P.O. Box 420, Sunnyside, WA 98944. Valley Hills Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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Marjorie A. Hamblen, 88, of Ellensburg died Saturday, September 1.
Mrs. Hamblen was born in Portland. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Cyrus Hamblen of Mattawa; a daughter, Judith Motley of Burien, Wash.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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