Frank Kezele

Frank Joseph Kezele passed away peacefully with family members present ; at his home in Tieton, Wa. on May 02,2018. His family provided him with much comfort and care in his final days . Frank was born in the family home to Matt and Josephine Kezele on Mach 22, 1930 in Tieton, Wa. Frank married Wana Mae Leslie, the love of his life on May 29, 1948. At the time of her passing in 1999 they were married 51 years. They were blessed with two sons, Rickey and Larry Kezele. Franks wife , his sons and his grandchildren were the most important piece of his life's journey. Added to that joy was the family and extended family on both sides. He was a hard working man and provided well for his family. Jobs for Frank included fruit ranching, logging, and owning and operating Dependable Ladder and Garage Door company. Late in life he became a loving companion to Helen Trepanier. Near the end of his life's journey Frank made peace with the Lord following the footsteps of his beloved Wana Mae. Frank is survived by a daughter in law Jenny Kezele (wife of Rickey), his grandsons , Cary Kezele and his fiance Amber Braun, Ryan Kezele and his wife Julie and Nathan Kezele and his wife Kristina, and Lesly Kezele. He also leaves behind his pride and joys, the great grandchildren: Hailey Michelle Kezele, Shahayla Marcia Kezele,Korbin Joseph Kezele, Cristine Lillie Kezele Smith , Abigail Mae Kezele, and unborn Colton Kezele. Frank also leaves behind his sister Olga Naasz and brother Rudy Kezele. He also leaves behind many nieces ,nephews, cousins, brother- in- laws , sister- in- laws and many friends. Frank was preceded in death by his wife Wana Mae (Leslie) Kezele. his sons, Rickey and Larry, his brother in law Sig Naasz,his sister Mary Kezele Kooch, his brother Matt Kezele and wife Novie , his parents, Matt and Josephine Kezele, and his companion Helen Trepanier. Frank was a wonderful , loving and kind person. He will be greatly missed.A statement he made was " When my time is up, I will have something to look forward to." Funeral services will be provided by Valley Hills in Terrace Heights at 1:00 pm on May 10,2018 with graveside service to follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Terrace Heights. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 3pm-5pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home (2600 Business Ln, Yakima). To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Frank Kezele, please visit our flower store.