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Fanny A. Holmes, 82, of Yakima died Thursday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Holmes was born in Ketchikan, Alaska. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Clell Holmes of Yakima; a son, Ronald Holmes of Yakima; a daughter, Gail Brown of Cowiche; a brother, Robert Nerup of Olympia; and a sister, Flora Knapp of Kent.
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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J.D. Murphy
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J.D. Murphy of Moxee, Washington went to be with his Lord and Savior January 29, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. J.D. was born July 17, 1933 to Dutch and Ruth Babcock Murphy. J.D. served in the Korean Conflict and after his discharge married his childhood sweetheart Judith Marie Fulks.
Dad's true love in life was his family and working on his farm in Moxee. Whether it was building homes for his son and grandchildren, or planting beautiful trees on his farm, there was nothing he couldn't do once he set his mind to it. Dad also loved history, genealogy, reading the Bible and politics.
Dad is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Judith Marie Murphy, son Randy and his wife Deborah of Moxee and his two precious grandbabies Joshua David and Rachel "Little Tree" Murphy all of Moxee. Also his sister Mary and husband David Saylors of Yakima. Dad was preceded by his parents Dutch and Ruth Murphy, brothers Charles, Billy, Junior, and James Murphy and sister Lilly.
At Dad's request there will be no funeral service. Donations can be made to PanCan.org researching a cure for pancreatic cancer.
Dad, we will love and miss you forever.
Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Helen Marie Woolhouse, 80, of Buena died Saturday.
Mrs. Woolhouse was born in Belcourt, N.D. She lived in Buena for more than 40 years and was a homemaker. She was part of the Dancing Grannies for many years.
Survivors include two daughters, Cheryl Johnson of Selah and Misie Rambeau of Vancouver, Wash.; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah is in charge of arrangements.
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Peggy (Dovie) Mattern
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Peggy Mattern, age 104 passed away peacefully on January 26, 2008. She was the third of seven children born to Joe and Belle Collins on January 18, 1904 in Carlin, Arkansas.
Peggy had a very full life as a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. At the age of seventeen, Peggy married Ed Ethridge. After seven years, their marriage ended, and Peggy along with their daughter Beulah Lee made the long train ride from Arkansas to the lower Yakima Valley where her parents and siblings were settled. Working in the fruit industry, and doing some restaurant work allowed Peggy to help her parents to make ends meet. Soon, Peggy met and married her second husband, Frank Orlando. They had two sons, Frank Jr. and Paul. After eleven years, their marriage ended. In 1945, Peggy married her third husband Paul Mattern. Together, they bought and renovated the old TB hospital and its surrounding property, turning it into several apartments, which they rented out to make their living. She and Paul had over forty happy years together and in later years spent time traveling and fishing whenever they got the chance.
Peggy had three loves in her life: family (including her church family), fishing, and crocheting. She also enjoyed reading the Bible, going to Church, gardening, and caring for the flowers in her yard. She was a life long member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. She lived at home with her granddaughter Vickie and great granddaughter Nadene until Nov. 7, 2007 when she fell and broke her hip.
Peggy is survived by her daughter-in-law Carmen Orlando, stepdaughter Helen Shults, twenty-two grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Peggy is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Mattern, her parents and all her siblings; her sons, Paul S. Orlando, Frank Orlando and his wife Lucille, and her daughter Beulah Lee Robertson.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Fairview Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 1010 S. Fair Avenue in Yakima. No graveside services due to the weather.
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Rita Yvonne Hall, 59, of Selah passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008 in Yakima.
Rita was born in Yakima and worked as a credit manager for Morgan Jewelers.
She is survived by her husband, Dan Hall of Selah; two sons, Michael Hall of Selah and Chad Menshew of California; a daughter, Michelle Mazie of Yakima; a brother, Roger Fournier of Yakima; three sisters, Joetta Gillihan and Lois Chouinard, both of Yakima, and Tammie Gabbard of Kansas; 11 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services will be held. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Elaine M. McKowan, 86 of Yakima, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. McKowan was born in Reliance, SD. She worked as a secretary in the4 Civil Service and lived in Yakima for six years.
She is survived by two sons, Dennis McKowan of Boise, ID and Ronlad McKowan of San Diego, CA; a daughter, Kren DeZearn of Tennessee; two sisters, Ellen Kennedy of Fruitland, WA and Bonnie Fulleton of Payette, ID; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no local services.
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Goldie Marie Beebe, 66, of Moxee died Friday in Moxee.
She was born in Fairland, Okla.
She worked as a seamstress.
Survivors include a son, Robert Beebe of Moxee; two daughters, Sandra Hyde of Moxee and Kandi Sneed of Naches; two brothers, Daniel Atchley and Joe Atchley, both of Moxee; a sister, Jessie Austin of Moxee; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no service.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is handling arrangements.
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Donald Joseph Lizotte
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YAKIMA - Donald Joseph Lizotte passed away peacefully at home at 4:54 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 into the arms of his Lord and Savior, surrounded by people who loved and adored him.
He completed school at Marquette High where he lettered in boxing and football, and owned and operated the Blue Banjo Tavern for 24 years. He served in the U.S. Army for two years in Colorado as a company clerk. He enjoyed horse racing, fishing at the coast with his cousin Richard Lizotte, and betting a dollar on Monday Night Football with his best friend Steven Newell.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and by his sister Vivian.
He is survived by Dale Heneghen Lizotte of Yakima, the love of his life for 44 years; daughters Debra Dawn (Fox) Lizotte of Packwood, Tammy Lynn (Maxwell) Lizotte of Mossyrock, WA, Michelle Jan�e (Montgomery) Lizotte of Packwood, Jan�e Marie Lizotte of Yakima and Suzette Rene (Ingle) Lizotte of Tieton and her husband Terry, and by Lori Niles (Agnew) whom he loved like a daughter; his brother Isidore Jr. (Lefty) Lizotte of Yakima, and by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2008 at Tree of Life Christian Center (10061 Highway 12 Old Ranger Station building) in Naches. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Roy William Collier
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YAKIMA - Roy William Collier, age 48, passed away of cancer on January 21, 2008 in Yakima. He was born in Yakima on June 16, 1959 to Michael and Geraldine (Silva) Collier, and had lived in Yakima for most of his life. He attended Davis High School and worked as a meat cutter and store manager at Fred's Food Center in Cowiche.
His favorite times were spent with his kids. He was a great dad. He couldn't wait to look at the sports page in the morning to see if his son Cody got ink. His daughter Brittany was the love of his life and his face would just light up when she would call or come to town. Roy enjoyed going to Cody's games, riding his four-wheeler, and cruising around on his motorcycle.
Roy turned out to be quite a farmer, raising goats and cows, and he loved hanging out on the farm talking farm stuff with his father-in-law Jerry Detloff. He also enjoyed going to the Oregon coast with his dog Elvis and his wife Dianna, who was his best friend.
Roy had so many great friends and family and he loved them all so much. He was always the life of the party. Roy, you will always be in our hearts and thoughts and we will miss you so much. We know that you are now in a safe, peaceful and pain-free place, and we love you.
Special thanks to his brother-in-law Chuck Baladez for taking such good care of Roy, and also thanks to Roy's best friend Andy Kapps for helping us. Thanks also to Bob Price and Price Cold Storage employees for helping us through these rough times.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Geraldine Silva and Michael Collier, his sister Kathleen Rose Collier, and by his dog Angus.
He is survived by his step-mother Sandy Collier of Yakima; his step-father William Rehfield of Bellevue; his son Cody Collier of Selah and his daughter Brittany Collier of Vancouver, WA; his sisters Julie (Jerome) Cobane of Yakima, Michelle Shuel of Minnesota and Jackie (Chuck) Baladez of Mt. Vernon, WA; his grandmother Susan Wetmore of Yakima; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Jerry and Trudy Detloff of Cowiche; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerrold and Mary Detloff of Everett, WA; his brother-in law and sister�in-law Art and Dawn Magallon of Chico, CA; and by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Please join the family for a celebration of his life at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday January 26, 2008 at the Broadmoor Park Clubhouse at 55 West Washington Avenue in Yakima. Donations may be made in care of the American Cancer Society. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Robert Kinzig
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Bob our Dad was all about family, friends, love and laughter. He proudly served his country as a Navy man in WWII, and finished college at the UW. Then he fell in love with Patty Rutt and married in 1951. Together they built two successful businesses through hard work typical of their generation (Kinzigs Korner, Moxee and Richland Lumber). In his quiet way Dad led by example at work or play and made all our lives better. He always found more honor and reward in giving than receiving. So in the spirit of how he lived - simple and upbeat, we present Bob's Top 10:
10: Growing up in Yakima with his family - mom Josephine, dad Otto, brothers Bert (& Elsie), John (& Marietta), and sister Sis (& Bill).
9: Getting together with beloved in-laws Fred & Eleanor, Larry & Dorothy, Fred & Mable.
8: Sports enthusiast from HS basketball (called him Stork), to skiing (the BMOC), to golf (another Duffer), to watching the Mariners and Sonics (ho-hum), to playing games (always lucky).
7: Concerts with us (from Yanni to BeeGees to Phantom of Opera), and concerts from us (listening to our guitars and rock band).
6: Vacations and holidays with family, especially Lake Tahoe, Germany, and his Thanksgiving solo at Boondocks tavern.
5: Coming of age at Marquette HS, making life-long friendships and memories with Tiny, By, Mac, Bill, Tal, Pete, Manny, and families.
4: His family - Tom & Janelle, Jerry & Rhonda, grandchildren Jeff, Jessica, Melissa, Rachel, Jarrod, great grandchildren Jaiden, Lauren, and their mean dog Tim.
3: Married 55 years to Patty, he loved her more than life itself but often joked "marriage ain't no picnic."
2: Dancing the night away with Mom to old smoothies like his favorite Nat King Cole - they would be contenders in Dancing with the Stars.
AND (drumroll please)...
1: Gambling away our inheritance at casinos and horse tracks (you can tell we also have his humor).
We love our Dad (BoomPa or PapaBoo) for always being there and showing us how to be a good man, husband, father, and friend.
Tom and Jerry
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James (Jimmy)
Eugene Richards
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YAKIMA - James (Jimmy) Eugene Richards, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at Parkside Care Center in Union Gap with his family at his bedside and surrounding him. There are no exact words that can explain the void left by the passing of a wonderful brother, uncle and friend to many, except for his loved ones to say "THANK YOU" for the love, the caring, and always being there for us. We love and miss you, Jimmy. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts forever.
Jimmy was born July 9th, 1934 to Cecil and Nellie (Henderson) Richards in Tacoma, WA. The family moved to Yakima where Jimmy was raised and educated. He worked for Brooks Bargain House for many years, then later worked as a landscaper. He was very good at what he did. He loved going to yard sales; he was an avid gardener, and he loved just making people happy.
The family would like to express their very deep appreciation to the staff at Parkside Care Center for the kind and loving care they gave our brother.
Survivors include two brothers and three sisters: Frank (Karen) Richards and Shirley (John) Hall, both of Union Gap, Barbara Beheyt of Yakima, Fred (Marie) Richards from Longview, WA, Esther (Tom) Russell of Buckley, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife Mary, his sister Polly, his mom and dad and his aunt and uncle Ed and Martha Baumbach.
Funeral arrangements are pending. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Zyana Noe Rodriguez
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Zyana Noe Rodriguez went home to her heavenly father on January 15, 2008. She passed away in the arms of her parents. Zyana was born December 16, 2007 in Seattle, WA to Noe Rodriguez Jr. and Dominique Ventris. She was a wonderful angel that touched our hearts for the short time she was on Earth.
Zyana is survived by her mother and father; big sister, Alexis; grandmothers, Gail Mosney and Amanda Johnson; grandfathers, David Ventris and Noe Rodriguez Sr.; great grandparents, Homero and Guadalupe Solis; great grandmother, Chique Duran; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
To baby Zyana, you will always be loved and never forgotten. Although you were only with us for 30 short days the impact you've had on our lives is unmeasurable. To have you in our life was truly a gift from God. You will be missed dearly, our beloved baby.
Love you always, Mommy, Daddy and sister.
Recitation of the rosary will be held at 5pm on Friday, January 18, 2007 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of the Angels will be held on Saturday at 10:00 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Wapato. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in White Swan.
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Lorren Opie Cooper
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UNION GAP - Lorren Opie Cooper, age 88, passed away on January 16, 2008 at Parkside Health Care Center in Union Gap, Washington.
He was born in Baker, Idaho on November 16, 1919 to Riley Buchanon and Ruth Opie Cooper. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces and had been employed as a salesman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two daughters, Karen G. Tuell and Arlene M. Cooper, and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Cooper of Yakima; his son Lorren (Debbie) Cooper Jr. of Dumas, TX; daughters Laurie L. (John) Mazzuca of University Place, WA and Sharen A. (Donald) Rasmussen of Puyallup, WA; brothers William D. (Shirley) Cooper of Port Townsend, WA, Russ (Darlene) Bohannon of Yakima, Dick Bohannon of Port Orchard, WA, and by 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Wiley Union Church, 2711 S. Wiley Road, Yakima, WA (located at the corner of Wiley Rd and Autanum Rd). Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Hospice.
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Margaret Susan Habermehl Peck
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Born April 6, 1914
Deceased January 14, 2008
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah
TOPPENISH - Margaret passed away at her home in Toppenish, Wa. Monday morning, surrounded by a loving family and friends. She has gone on to join her parents, Otto and Buena Vista Habermehl, her brother Larry Habermehl, who was an MIA in WWII, her devoted husband, Darrell Peck, and two exceptional sons, Ronald and Larry Peck.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald Peck of Duchesne, Ut., and Dale Peck of Las Vegas, Nv., and a daughter, Mardell Little, who lived with and cared for her for 14 years. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren.
Besides being an extraordinary mother, some of her other accomplishments include: President of the Compass Club in Spokane, Wa., President of the Relief Society, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wenatchee, Wa.; President of the Women's Division of the Mount Adams Country Club, Toppenish, Wa.; and like many of the patriotic women of our country, contributed her many talents to the WWII war effort in her younger years.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lincoln and North A Street, Toppenish, Wa. at 11 A.M. Thursday, January 17th, 2008. Viewing 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Interment will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima, Wa. immediately after the funeral service.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Roy Hillard Berg, 78, of Bay City, Ore., died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Berg was born in Hatton, N.D. He served in the Army and worked as an iron and building contractor. He lived in the Yakima Valley for two weeks.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Berg of Bay City; a daughter, Diana DeHaven of Selah; a brother, Jerome Berg of Hatton, N.D.; two sisters, Verna Brunsvold of Hatton and Amy Crickner of Minnesota; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service date is pending. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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John L. Battan, 87, of Yakima died Monday at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mr. Battan was born in Boise, Idaho, and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a dental technician.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Battan of Yakima; two daughters, Jan Hamilton of Edmonds, Wash., and Linda Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and six 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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Leonard Alm, 85, of Grandview died Friday at Grandview Health Care Center.
He was born in Minneapolis. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II as a diesel mechanic. He farmed in Grandview from 1962 to 2003.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Alm of Phoenix and Ronald Alm of Lewiston, Idaho; two sisters, Florence McKenzie of Osceola, Wis., and Linnea Hollowell of Valencia, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
No services are planned. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory of Sunnyside is handling arrangements.
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Shirley Ann Harden, 67, of Tieton died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Harden was born in Shreveport, La. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include three sons, James Harden of Tieton and Ronald Harden and Dennis Harden of Naches; a daughter, Deanna Stewart of North Dakota; a brother, Kevin Stone, and sister, Veronica Lobo, both of Oroville, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tree of Life Christian Center in Naches.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Judy Anne McEwen, age 56, passed away on January 9, 2008 in Granger. She was born on October 4, 1951 to Ted and Lois (Condy) Williamson in Denver, Colorado.
Ms. McEwen attended Western Washington University and the University of Washington. She was a homemaker and she home schooled her children. She lived in Tacoma until 2006 when she moved to Granger.
Survivors include her husband John McEwen of Granger; her parents, Ted and Lois Williamson of Gig Harbor, WA; her sons Nathan McEwen of Missoula, MT, and Evan McEwen, Quinn McEwen, Allen McEwen, Cliffden McEwen and Matthew Lakey, all of Granger; daughters Caroline McEwen, Elena Lois McEwen and Miriam McEwen of Granger; sisters Jeane Williamson of Granger and Ava McNellis of Burley, WA, and one grandchild.
Memorial services will be held at the Calvary Bible Church in Toppenish at a later date.
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Sylvia Ruiz, 50, of Granger died Monday at Toppenish Community Hospital.
Mrs. Ruiz was born in Toppenish. She worked as a secretary for the Washington State Migrant Council before becoming disabled.
Survivors include two sons, Eric Ruiz of Granger and Joey Ruiz of Selah; a daughter, Doria Ruiz of Granger; a sister, Margaret Aguilar of Grandview; and two grandchildren.
The rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, and the memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, all at St. Joseph's Church, Sunnyside.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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YAKIMA - Lillian Ratts, age 89, died in Yakima, WA on Jan 7, 2008. She was born Mar 10, 1918 in Belfield ND. After her marriage to Herb Ratts, she lived many years at Cataldo, Idaho raising her family, working in the family business, and teaching school. Retirement years were spent in Yakima, Phoenix and Portland, Oregon.
After Herb's death she was married to Gordon Johnson in Portland where they lived for 9 years until his passing.
A date for memorial services at Pinehurst, Idaho is pending a time of improved weather and road conditions. Friends of Lil are invited to the home of her son at 902 N 6th St on Saturday, Jan 12th, from noon to 4 PM for an open house to mingle, hug, pray, and share memories.
Lillian requested that donations be made to a favorite charity or to The Gideons in lieu of flowers.
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Darlene Lucille (Cullen) Gottschalk
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Darlene Lucille (Cullen) Gottschalk, 55, of Quincy died Saturday.
Mrs. Gottschalk was born in Sunnyside. She served as director of emergency medical services at Quincy Valley Hospital since 1997.
Survivors include two sons, Ed Gottschalk of Moses Lake, and David Gottschalk of Quincy; a sister, Kathy Reed of Quincy; three brothers, Jim Cullen of Sunnyside, Dave Cullen of Yakima and Tom Cullen of Gresham, Ore.; and five grandchildren.
Recitation of the rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Quincy. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the church. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Orlea Arlean Anderson, 80, of Sunnyside died Saturday in Grandview.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Pepin County, Wis., and worked as a seamstress in Sunnyside for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace Anderson Sr. of Sunnyside; a son, Wallace Anderson Jr. of Sunnyside; a daughter, Babe Beam of Kennewick; a brother, Arnold Rageth of Wisconsin; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home & Crematory in Sunnyside is in charge of arrangements.
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Isaac (Vekido) Hinojosa
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GRANDVIEW - Isaac (Vekido) Hinojosa was born in Sunnyside on June 2, 1991 to Lydia Hinojosa and Desmond Ussery. On January 1, 2008, he was called to rest with the Lord above. He was a young man full of life with lots of love for his family and a beautiful smile. He attended Grandview High School and loved to play basketball.
Isaac is survived by his grandparents, Lala Hinojosa and Rudy Hinojosa; mother and father; a brother, Adam Leyva; two sisters, Amanda Hinojosa and Sabrina Perez; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. He will be missed greatly. Rest in Peace, Isaac.
Viewing will be today from noon until 8 p.m. at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be today at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, with burial to follow in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
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