Leland Hyatt

Leland R. Hyatt of Zillah, Washington passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday January 29, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born November 3, 1937, in Union Gap, Washington, one of twelve children born to Chester and Jesse Hyatt. Leland attended school in Toppenish, Washington until he went to work for his father in the land leveling business. Leland then went on to start several businesses in the Lower Valley, Leland Hyatt Land Leveling in 1959 and Hyatt Vineyards Winery in 1987. Leland passed on his knowledge and legacy of Earth Moving to his three Sons and Grandson. Leland and his beloved wife, Lynda of 55 years, had a passion for traveling. They have visited many places over the years, from Alaska to Australia and everywhere in between. He also enjoyed his favorites hobbies including boating, camping, snowmobiling, and fishing. Leland always looked forward to playing cribbage with his brother Bill and nephew Gary Hyatt. Leland was preceded in death by his parents, first wife JoAnn, eight brothers, two sisters, and three granddaughters. He is survived by his wife, Lynda of Zillah, WA, one brother William “Bill” Hyatt of Union Gap, WA, one daughter LeAnn Hyatt (Edie) of Seattle, WA, three sons, Regan Hyatt (Sara) of Stanwood, WA, Steve Hyatt (Teresa) of Yakima, WA, and Shawn Hyatt (Rhonda) of Zillah, WA, three grandchildren, Tessa Morse (Justin) of Zillah, WA, Caralee Hyatt (Bryce) of Zillah, WA, Carson Hyatt (Gracie) of Zillah, WA, Great Grandchildren Kaiden, Bentley, Hunter, Brody and McKinley. Services will be held at the Zillah Nazarene Church on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 11:00am. Graveside service and at the Zillah Cemetery and Celebration of Life to follow at the Zillah Nazarene Church. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Leland Hyatt, please visit our flower store.