Benny W Barnes

August 6, 1935 - May 14, 2021

Benny Wallace Barnes (also know as Ben and gentle Ben), of Tieton WA went to be with our Lord, on May 14th, 2021. Ben was born in Boone County Arkansas, in the township Bear Creek on August 6th 1935. Ben married Earlene J Riddle on June 9th 1956, in Cowiche, WA. These two amazing persons have lived, loved and worked together close to 65 years. He is also survived by his wife Earlene, and his daughter Patsy Barnes Boze, her husband Douglas Norman Boze, and two granddaughters Katie Felicia Zimmerman and Sara Anne Perez and one great grandson Ranger Anthony Perez. Granddaughter Kala Barnes, Brother Jonny Lee Barnes, Sister Patsy Sue Huffman, many many cousins nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Wesley Ben Barnes and, grandson Ben Wesley Barnes, sisters, Helen Katherine Chase, Betty Joan Fuhrman, brothers Harold Loyd Barnes, Chester Paul Barnes, Ed Delbert Barnes, father Cecil Chester Barnes and mother Katherine E Barnes. Ben and Earlene lived in Tieton Washington for over 70 years, together they became highly successful Orchardists in Tieton. Both Ben and Earlene loved the home they created, a yard that looked like a park, and a farm admired by many. Ben and Earlene could be found camping, fishing, hunting and riding horses whenever time allowed. Another love yard sales, going to them and having their own. Ben would be so tickled to find a treasure in someone’s garage or tool shed. I believe he was the original “Picker” Ben saw the best in everyone he met, and always found the rainbow in every circumstance. He will be missed by everyone who had the opportunity to meet him. Please join us for viewing this Thursday May 20, 2021 at Valley Hills Funeral Home (2600 Business Lane Yakima, WA 98901) 10am-2pm. Inurnment will take place Friday May 21, 2021 for Benny and his son Wesley Barnes at West Hills Cemetery at 2pm.