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Blanche Pue
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YAKIMA - Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Blanche Pue, 93, passed away at Memorial Hospital on December 31st, 2007 due to complications following a broken hip.
She was born in Flint, Michigan on September 20th, 1914, lived in Seattle and moved to Yakima when she was 16.
In 1936 she married our father, Glen Pue, who after 56 years of marriage preceded her in death in 1992. They raised their family in the West Valley area (Harwood). The last thirty years of their life together were spent on the small ranch in Moxee that they both loved. For the last fifteen years Mother enjoyed living at the Suntower Retirement Home.
Besides her husband she is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn and J.G. Gordon and two sisters, Lois and Gwen.
Survivors include a daughter, Millicent Roberts (David) of Spokane; a son, Gary Pue (Shirlee) of Yakima; a sister Janet Marley (Cloyd) of Yakima; seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
At her request no services will be held.
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Donald Henry Sullivan, 75, of Union Gap died Monday, Dec. 31.
Mr. Sullivan was born in Sulphur, Okla., and served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked as a foreman for Longview Fibre Co.
Survivors include his stepdaughter, Marie Surgeon of Yakima; and two sisters, Theda DiMario of Kingwood, Texas, and Anne Gilbert of Texas.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Billy Ray Riddle, 65, of Tieton died Saturday, Dec. 29.
Mr. Riddle was born in Leadhill, Ark. He worked as an orchardist.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Riddle; two sons, Len Riddle and Billy Matt Riddle, both of Tieton; seven sisters, Marie Benton of Arkansas, Arlene Jetton of Yakima, Maggie Jetton of Cowiche, Alene Hughes and Erlene Barnes, both of Tieton, Pam Waremburg of California and Cindy Brown of Thailand; three brothers, Zurl Riddle of Yakima, Johnny Riddle of California and Alfred Riddle of Naches; two grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 5 at the Tieton Baptist Church, 404 Elm St. in Tieton.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Candace Lee Wensel, 47, of Yakima died Friday, Dec. 28 in Yakima.
She was born in Denver.
She had been a temporary worker and a retail sales clerk.
Survivors include a son, Scott Wensel of Sagle, Idaho; a daughter, Courtney Beltran of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and two brothers, Jeff Wensel and Ronnie Wensel, both of Sagle.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Tony Dean Galvan, 48, of Union Gap died Friday, Dec. 28.
Mr. Galvan was born in Sacramento, Calif. He worked as a cook at Shari's and Powerhouse Grill, and also owned AJ's Family Dining in Selah.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri Galvan of Union Gap; three daughters, Bobbie Galvan, Linda Galvan and Shasta Galvan, all of Yakima; four brothers, Joseph Galvan of Hawaii, Fredrick Galvan, Monte Galvan and Shannondoah Galvan, all of Tulare, Calif.; four sisters, Vickey Rae Plascencia and Lena Conde, both of Tipton, Calif., Deborah Gonzales and Cynthia Galvan, both of Tulare; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan 5 at the corner of N 1st St. & Yakima Ave. (Old Pizza Hut Building) in Yakima. A potluck will follow. Please bring a dish to celebrate Tony's life and his love of cooking.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Conrad Cavasos, 55, of Sunnyside died Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Mr. Cavasos was born in Meadow, Texas. He was a truck driver for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Cavasos; a son, Conrad Cavasos II; a daughter, Celeste Cavasos, all of Sunnyside; and one grandchild.
Memorial services will be held at the Christian Reformed Church at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Harry L. Harvey
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Yakima – Harry L. Harvey, 79, passed away on Thursday, 27 December 2007, at Memorial Hospital. He was born on 14 April 1928 in Bradleyville, Missouri. His family later moved to the Yakima Valley where he spent most of his childhood.
In his early years, Harry proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in the Philippines at the end of World War II. On 10 December 1949, Harry married Wanda I. Smith. He was very proud of his career in construction starting with Kaufman Brothers in Olympia, WA. They moved between Washington and California to eventually settle in Yakima, where Harry finished his life’s journey. Harry has seven children: Juanita Parker, John (Debbie) Harvey, Cathy (Jim) Penning, Joe (Kim) Harvey, Lola (Vernon) Jacobe, Rabecca Harvey, and Jim (Linda) Harvey. He also has 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda, along with his parents, Isaac and Lola Harvey, and five siblings. Surviving siblings include John Harvey and Tom Harvey, both live in Lacey, WA.
Harry’s defining trait was charity. He was always the first person to offer whatever he had to others—especially his home. In his later years, Harry’s life was filled with light and joy by his great-grandchildren and his Yorkshire Terriers. He was also an avid sports fan, rooting faithfully for his Seahawks and Mariners.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, 31 December 2007 at 12:00 noon at the Terrace Heights LDS Church. Viewing will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Relief Society Room. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima has been entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
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Herbert J. Gardner, 85, of Yakima died Wednesday, December 26.
Mr. Gardner was born in Bow, Wash. He farmed in Toppenish for more than 40 years and retired from the Toppenish School District.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Gardner of Zillah and Al Gardner of Kirkland, Wash.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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PROSSER - On Christmas Day 2007 William "Bill" Dan Weidner passed away at Prosser Memorial Long Term Care Unit and entered into God's heavenly kingdom. Bill was born September 1, 1932 to Alvin and Zelpha Weidner of Chinook, Montana. Raised in Chinook, Bill pursued many boyhood adventures including playing ball, ice-skating the frozen Milk River and tinkering with a vintage Model T Ford and Whizzer motorized bicycle.
A somewhat precocious youth, Bill enjoyed the occasional prank. To curtail his mischievous nature, Bill's father put him to work in his shoe repair shop where he learned to prepare, dye and finish shoes. Father and son were accomplished musicians of the City Band. They traveled and played many social events together. Bill enjoyed these irreplaceable times with his father because he was treated as an adult. These special times developed many long lasting friendships and beliefs, which he carried throughout his life.
Graduating from Chinook High School in 1950 Bill enlisted in the United States Navy at the beginning of the Korean Conflict. He served from 1950 to 1955 as a Yeoman Second Class aboard the USS LST-758 and was Honorably Discharged.
In 1955 Bill moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to be closer to his high school sweetheart Floy Bowen and pursue an education. They were married in July of 1955 and in March of the following year they welcomed their first son Stephen into the family. Later that same year the family returned to Montana where Bill completed an Associate's Degree in General Studies at Northern Montana College.
Striving to complete a degree of Pharmacy Bill transferred to the University of Montana at Missoula where his academic resolve continued. Bill was the President of the National Honor Society, Rho Chi, and a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. He received numerous awards including a scholarship from Lederle Bros. Co., the Merck Award, the Johnson and Johnson Mortar and Pestle, and the Lehn and Fink Gold Award for Academic Excellence. Late 1961 brought the birth of second son Jeffrey. In 1962 Bill graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Pharmacy, with honors and started work at the A & C Pharmacy in Missoula.
In 1965 Bill accepted a position at Grandway Pharmacy in Grandview where he remained until the store closed in 1995. Bill never truly retired. He was always active in Pharmacy working relief for Safeway and other local pharmacies. An exceptional Pharmacist he found compounding a personal passion - each preparation created with love and expertise. Compassion, caring, and skill personified Bill at home and at work. Many gravitated towards Bill's proficiency and concern, as he would provide them with a helpful and sincere consultation.
A devoted father, Bill encouraged his sons in their many interests. He devoted many hours passing along his passion for cars, motorcycles, pets, thread-worn T-shirts, holey jeans, and outdoor recreation.
A free spirit, motorcycles provided Bill with a delight for life that he shared with family and friends. Nothing soothed his soul like a relaxing ride on his bike.
Bill was a devout member of the Episcopal Church. As a Bethel Bible student and teacher his tenacity for reading and thirst for knowledge was never-ending. He participated in the Cursillo movement, was a member of Vestry, and as an ordained Lay Reader, he specialized in church liturgy.
In August of 2004, Bill married Ella Jane Kock of Grandview. In 2005 they moved to Sun Terrace assisted living in Prosser until his death.
Family always came first. Even during his illness, his compassion and caring for them and others never diminished.
Bill is survived by his wife Jane Weidner, sons Stephen and Jeffrey Weidner and family (Carmen, Pamela, and Keane), sister-in-law Lorna Tanberg and husband Carl, and brother-in-law Larry Bowen and wife Judy.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Holy Trinity Episcopal church, Sunnyside. Bill requested that those loving friends and relatives wishing to send memorials please contribute to the charity of their choice in lieu of flowers.
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Blanche Hoptowit Craig, 85, of Toppenish died Saturday in Yakima.
Mrs. Craig was born in Wapato. She worked as a cook for Yakama Nation Wapato Headstart and the Yakama Nation Tribal Police Department.
Survivors include five daughters, Muriel Craig, Adrienne Wilson, Madeline Carol Craig, Joanne Mendoza, Judy Slockish; two sons, John R. Craig Jr. and Steven Craig; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Burial will follow at the Wapato Reservation Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah is in charge of arrangements.
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James Samuel Anderson
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James Samuel Anderson, 65, of Yakima died Friday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Anderson was born in Kalispell, Mont. He served in the Air Force and worked for Union Local 66 in construction. He lived in Yakima for 60 years.
Survivors include his wife, Hollie Anderson of Yakima; two daughters, Danielle Koss of Ellensburg and Michelle Anderson of Yakima; a brother, Roy Anderson of Yakima; a sister, Leora Travis of Bellingham, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Kenneth Brumbaugh, 91, of Sunnyside, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007 at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
Kenneth was born in Ottawa County, OK. He lived and farmed in Sunnyside for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Brumbaugh of Sunnyside; a son, Billy Burm of Mesa, AZ; two daughters, Shirley Barber of Maricopa, AZ and Josephine Finch of Grandview, WA; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitition will be held Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Sunnysie Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens under the diretion of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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Oscar Dee Riggle (Dee)
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YAKIMA - Oscar Dee Riggle (Dee) was born on September 6, 1923 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to Dallas Alexander Riggle and Jewel Sarah Dillingham. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Opal Jo, and by his wife Ethel.
Dee grew up in Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. In his teen years he lived in California and Yakima, Washington. Dee married Ethel Young in Yakima on his 21st birthday. He worked as an orchard manager for several companies. He loved to hunt and fish. His CB handle was Bear Track.
Dee is survived by two sons, Gary (Connie) Riggle of Yakima and Larry (Bonnie) Riggle of Cowiche; five grandchildren, Teresa (Kevin) Martin of Yakima, Heath Riggle of Cowiche, Chad (Heather) Riggle of Yakima and Tyler and Casey Riggle of Yakima and five great grandchildren, Cameron, Carston and Carlee Martin and Caitlin and Cassady Riggle.
Viewing will be today from 10:00 until 7:00 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday December 21, 2007 at the Naches Cemetery in Naches, Washington. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Elizabeth Virginia Bates, 91, of Stanwood, Wash., formerly of Sunnyside, died Monday.
Mrs. Bates was born in Floyd, Va. She was a a hairdresser.
Survivors include three daughters, Marge Stidham of Camano Island, Wash., Mary Lynne Aldrich of Santa Fe, N.M., and Rudi Francis of St. George, Utah; three sisters, Carol Ann Lukkes of Selah, Billie McDaniels of Yakima and Martha McIntosh of Simi Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Margaret Pepin, 94, of Yakima died Saturday, December 15 at Crescent Health Care.
Mrs. Pepin was born in Gladstone, N.D. She worked as a cook in restaurants and private homes and as a caregiver for children in Chicago. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Dale Pepin of Yakima; and a sister, Anne Wenko of Dickinson, N.D.
At Mrs. Pepin's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Joe Alfred Waterman, 84, of Sunnyside died Thursday, Dec. 13 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mr. Waterman was born in Decaturville, Mo. He was a small-business owner and was involved in many different businesses.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Louise Waterman of Sunnyside; three sons, Gary Joe Waterman of Kent, Wash., Albert Francis Waterman of Grandview and Joey Ray Waterman of Sunnyside; four daughters, Shirley Mae Smith of Edgewood, Wash., Rhonda Marie Middleton of Granger, Gayla Lee Prummer of Renton, Wash., and Marcella Louise Waterman of Morgantown, W. Va.; 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel, Sunnyside. Burial is in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Colleen Yvonne Crouse, 71, of Yakima died Friday, Dec. 14.
Ms. Crouse was born and raised in Yakima. She worked as a card dealer in Lake Tahoe before returning to Yakima in 1993.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Crouse of Yakima; two sons, Frank Crouse of Yakima and Stacey Crouse of Carson City, Nev.; a brother, Jack Morris; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
There will be no services per Ms. Crouse's request.
Valley Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Griffin, 88, of Grandview died Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Hillcrest Manor in Sunnyside.
Mr. Griffin was born in Sunnyside. He was a machinist and worked in the airline industry.
Survivors include his wife, Julia Griffin of Grandview; four sons, James Griffin of Mabton, Erin Griffin of California, Jonathan Griffin of Grandview and Michael Reed of Wisconsin; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. today and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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YAKIMA - Fred U. Sainsbury was born on October 18, 1926, in Rexburg Idaho to Ben and Annie (Carlson) Sainsbury. He came into this life a whooping 14 pounds.
Fred fought a courageous battle with cancer; he passed away at home December 12, 2007, surrounded by his loving family.
He graduated in 1943 from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Wash., after graduation he enlisted in the Navy where he graduated from Basic Engineering School in Great Lakes, Ill. and Diesel and NTS. Diesel ( ADV ) Amphib Diesel in Richmond, Virginia. He served on the USS LST 874 Vessel. He was a World War II veteran, who received 4 honorable medals during the war.
After the War Fred met and married Wilma Louise Schademan, together they raised 5 children living in the Yakima area.
Fred was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints serving in many church callings.
While Fred and Wilma were raising their young family, they enjoyed camping and traveling to many of the states visiting the Historic National Parks, and then later they traveled with his brother and sisters to Canada and Mexico.
Fred was an accomplished carpenter building many of the homes they lived in. He enjoyed farming, raising grapes, some peaches, hay and a huge vegetable garden.
One of his fondest memories was watching his grand kids and great grand kids swimming in their backyard pool. The last few months of his life he rebuilt a 40-year-old toy John Deere tractor for his great-grandson, Nathan.
Fred loved being with his family and telling and listening to stories while they were growing up.
Fred is survived by his loving wife of 61 years in January, 5 children, Linda ( Ron ) Everts, Cliff ( Bonnie ) Sainsbury and Ben Sainsbury of Zillah, Mike ( Connie ) Sainsbury and Steve ( Paula ) Sainsbury of Yakima. 19; grand kids and 24 great grand kids; 2 brothers, Stanley Sainsbury of Sunnyside and Eldon of Las Vegas.
He is preceded in death by his parents; 1 grandson Joshua; 5 brothers George, Orlin, Willard, Duvay, and Ken; 4 sisters Melva, Trilva, Norm and Zola.
Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday December 17, 2007 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. The Funeral will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday December 18 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Toppenish at Lincoln and North "A" street. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah is entrusted with arrangements.
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SUNNYSIDE - Melvin Ohlde, 90, a long time Sunnyside resident, passed away December 13, 2007 at Grandview Health Care in Grandview, WA. Melvin was born on March 16, 1917 in Snohomish, WA. to W.H. and Maria Ohlde and received his early education there.
On November 1, 1942, Melvin and Esther were joined in Marriage in Lemmon, SD. and they moved to Snohomish where they operated the family dairy until 1956 when they moved to Sunnyside, where they farmed for over 50 years. Being a farmer was not only Melvin's career, but was something he truely loved to do. His love of God's good earth knew no bounds. Family, Friends, and Sunday drives were some of the activities he enjoyed. He loved his animal friends, also. Melvin helped build the Calvary Lutheran Church and was always there to help fix things.
Melvin is survived by 4 sons, Lyle Ohlde of Sibley, OH., Norman Ohlde and friend Jean of Hillsboro, OR., Dale and Marilyn Ohlde of Raytown, MO., and Robert Ohlde and friend, Denice of Yakima, WA. He is also survived by 9 Grandchildren, 4 Great-grandchildren, and many Nieces and Nephews. One sister-in-law also survives, Gertrude Larson of Lemmon, SD.
Viewing for Melvin Ohlde will be held Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Burial will follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Muscular Dystrophy, Diabetes Assn., ot the Cancer Fund and may be left with Valley Hills Staff at the time of Services. Arrangements are entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
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Leonard Benjamin Brooks
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PROSSER - Leonard Benjamin Brooks of Grandview, entered into his eternal rest with family at his bedside at Prosser Memorial Hospital on Dec. 12, 2007. Leonard was born May 15,1928 to Edgar and Verna Henry Brooks. He was raised and educated in Grandview and Richland.
Leonard and Gwendolyn Porter were married June 18, 1948. He was a Certified Nuclear Reactor Supervisor at Hanford for 25 years. He was then employed by Safeway Brookside Division until retiring in 1992.
Leonard was so proud of his granddaughters, Sarah (Xavier) Valenzuela, Tiffany (Daniel) Cardenas, Tiana and Talia (Reggie) Anderson. He was devoted to his five great-grandsons, Makai, Amani, Ajoni, Xavier Jr. and Daniel Jr. Besides his wife, he is survived by his son John (Colleen) of Spanaway and daughter, Sandra (Everette) Labat of Grandview, brothers Harold and Kenneth (Mary) Brooks and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother, Frank,; and a sister, Joyce Robertson. His passion was building and his home and surrounding projects are all evidence of this. His hobbies included H Gauge Railroading and traveling to Europe and the Hawaiian Islands and included relaxing and fishing at their Cle Elum home at Lake Morel.
Viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima. Donations are suggested in his name to the Humane Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
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Frederick Eugene Perdue, 70, of Yakima died Tuesday.
Mr. Perdue was born in Marysville, Kan., and served in the Marine Corps. He was a supervisor at Boise Cascade.
Survivors include his wife, Wanda Perdue of Yakima; a son, Michael Perdue of Castle Rock, Colo.; a brother, Bill Perdue of Bellevue, Wash.; two sisters, Mary Perdue and Pat Coleman of Yakima; four grandchildren and four great- grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Jane Ogg, 85, of Naches died Tuesday.
Mrs. Ogg was born in White Earth, N.D. She lived in Auburn and Colville, Wash., before moving to Naches in 1989. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, David Ogg of Enumclaw, Wash., and Richard Ogg of Bruneau, Idaho; four daughters, Lynda Moore of Arlington, Wash., Mary Kay Fry and Kim Clark, both of Naches, and Sherry Lawson of Friday Harbor, Wash.; a sister, Leona Wheeloch of Stanley, N.D.; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Yakima Seventh-day Adventist Church, 507 N. 35th Ave.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Noel Ray Andrew, 65, of Tieton died Monday at Willow Springs Care Center.
Mr. Andrew was born in White Salmon, Wash., and raised in Glenwood, Wash. He served in the Navy. He lived in Warden, Wash., for three years, then moved to Ellensburg. He worked as a logger for 44 years. He came to Tieton this year to be near his family.
Survivors include a son, Scotty Shillings of Monroe, Wash.; a daughter, April Williams of Tieton; a brother, Errol Andrew of Sedro Woolley, Wash.; three sisters, Margie Cochran of Kennewick, Lois Peircy of Oregon and Alice of Yakima; and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Cremation, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Duane Leroy Milks
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UNION GAP - Duane Leroy Milks, age 74, passed away on December 10, 2007 in Union Gap, Washington. He was born in North Dakota on March 23, 1933 to Frank and Elizabeth Milks.
As an outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He also enjoyed dancing and living on a farm where he could be close to the animals he loved. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife Hester Milks of Union Gap; his two sons David Milks of Union Gap and Johnny Milks of Las Vegas, NV; five daughters, Iona Milks of Las Vegas, Elizabeth Montgomery of Redmond, OR, Sharlene Tarula of Toppenish, and Gloria Pina and Carolyn Milks, both of Yakima; two sisters, Mildred Kindle of Portland, OR and Gladys Besico of Austin, MN; and by 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 10:00 until 5:00 and Friday from 9:00 until 2:00 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 14, 2007 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Tahoma Cemetery. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Victor T. Flores Sr., 76, of Sunnyside died Thursday in Yakima.
Mr. Flores was born in Edinburg, Texas. He worked as a farm laborer.
Survivors include his wife, Maria Martinez Flores of Sunnyside; six sons, Miguel Flores and Alberto Flores of Texas, Juan Flores and Jose Flores of Sunnyside, Victor Flores Jr. of Grandview and Paulino Flores of Yakima; six daughters, Carmen Flores of Yakima, Yolonda Flores, Carolina Flores and Sylvia Flores of Sunnyside, Aurora Flores of California and Linda Flores of Prosser; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a rosary at 6 p.m., at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will be in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jimmie Serna Jr.
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YAKIMA - Jimmie Serna Jr. of Wapato passed away Dec. 7, 2007 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.
He was born on March 6, 1931 in Worland, Wyo. to Santiago and Salome (Acosta) Serna.
Jimmie worked in the Wapato area in agricultural work and for the Yakama Nation as a custodian and in their fruit stand.
He received his education in the Worland schools, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was stationed in Germany and Korea.
He is survived by his ex-wife Rachel Rodriguez of Yakima, 2 sons, Ruben Serna of Yakima and Rudy Serna of California, 2 daughters, Teresa Serna of Wapato and Ruth (Serna) Okezie of Seattle, 2 brothers, David (Alice) Serna of Yakima and Tom (Esther) Serna of Wapato, and his companion Maria Chavez Mendoza, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Templo Cristiano Church, 501 W. 2nd St., Wapato.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at the Reservation Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in care of arrangement.
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Dale Lee Henson, 73, of Yakima died Monday.
Mr. Henson was born in Mansfield, Mo. He was a pastor of the Tampico Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kaye Henson; son, Dan Henson; two daughters, Sheri Gordon, all of Tampico and Debra Close of Yakima; sister, Pansy Rice of Selah; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held in January.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Maxine Parker, 81, of Seattle, passed away in Seattle on December 1, 2007 following a long illness.
Maxine was born in Blackwell, OK on February 15, 1926 to George and Alice (Postlewaite) Butler and received her early education there. Maxine loved animals and always had several cats and dogs. Any animal that was lost or in distress was lucky if they found their way to Maxine’s door. She would always take them in. She loved working outside, either helping her family or raising flowers.
Maxine married Rlee Parker and together they raised 3 sons. She is survived by: her sons, Richard Parker of Prosser, WA, George Parker of Seattle WA, and Marvin Parker of New Jersey; 4 grandsons, Richard Parker, Jr. of Seattle, Luke Parker, New Jersey, Jonathan and Willie Crook of Colorado; and 2 Great Grandsons, Kevin and Andrew Parker of Seattle, WA. She is also survived by: two brothers, Jimmie and Walter Butler; one sister, Dolores Hogue; and an uncle, Clifford Morrison of Friendship, WI.
Maxine was preceded in death by: her husband, Rlee Parker; her parents, Alice and George Butler; and a brother.
Viewing for Maxine Parker will be held Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Prosser Cemetery, Prosser, WA. Arrangements are entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Second condolences at valleyhillsfh.com
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Bruce Lee Baker
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YAKIMA - Bruce Lee Baker, 50, of Yakima went to be with Jesus on Dec. 3, 2007. Bruce was born in Everett, WA on August 27, 1957 to Blaine L. and Betty Baker. The family moved to Yakima in 1962 where Bruce continued to reside.
Bruce married the love of his life, Rhea Ebbelaar on August 24, 1991 and together brought into this world four beautiful daughters.
Bruce worked in the automobile industry for over twenty-five years and for the last twenty years was manager of Brown Boys. Bruce was known for having the most integrity and honesty in his profession. As many would testify, Bruce's customers became his friends.
Other than his family, the joy of his life was working on automobiles. His last project and pride and joy was a yellow 1962 Chevy Biscayne. Another joy of his life was hosting family get-togethers, especially the Baker Family Christmas. He was an expert at deep fried chicken and corn on the cob, as all of his friends that gathered with him on Friday nights could attest to.
Bruce is survived by: his loving wife, Rhea; four daughters, Lacey, Lindsey, Lexie and Elyse, all of Yakima; his mother, Betty Carney; two brothers, Dennis L. & Glendora Baker and Jim & Jennifer Baker, both of Yakima; and four sisters, Dianna and Jim Kegley, Cathy & Dan Floyd and Cindy and Richard Roy, all of Yakima, and Steve Moore of The Dalles, OR. He had eighteen nieces and nephews, Susan White, Dennis Baker II, David Buchanan, Misty Pollock, Josh Krueger, Jennifer Kallevig, Chrisanna Harrington, Sara Brownell, Samantha Deyette, Logan Moore, Colton Moore, Amy Perez, Jonathan House, Ashley House, Nicolas House, Nathan House, Taylor House, and Jade Roy. He also had thirty-one great nieces and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by: his father, Blaine L. Baker; his pa, Thomas L. Carney; and his sister, Jane Porter.
Bruce will be missed by all whose lives he touched. "We love you, Brucie and we can't wait for the Baker Family Christmas in Heaven."
Funeral Services will be held today, Thursday, Dec. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Yakima Bible Baptist Church, 6201 Tieton Drive with burial to follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. A Memorial Fund has been set up at Yakima National Bank in Bruce's name. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
"I know how much you miss me. I see the pain inside your heart but I am not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear, and be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above; I sent you each a memory of my undying love. After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold, it was always most important in the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can't count the blessings or love, he has for each of you. So have a merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear.
Remember, I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year."
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