Violet Green

Violet Green passed away on September 15, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Care Center at the age of 94 years. We lost our precious mother and grandmother. She was born on October 31, 1920 in Gordon, Nebraska. Violet was very active in her 94 years and was known as “Gram” to her family and friends. Violet and her husband squared danced for more than 50 years and received many awards. Violet is survived by her daughter, Janice (Leon) Grimsley, of Selah, as well as 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Violet was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L Green, her daughter, Joyce Edwards, her granddaughter Denise Grimsley, and great granddaughter, Christina Grimsley. God saw that she was getting tired, A cure was not to be. So he put His arms around her And whispered, ''Come with Me.'' With tearful eyes, we watched her suffer. And saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, We could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working hands to rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes ''the best'' Visitation is planned for Friday from 2-5PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday at 1:00PM at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Valley Hills Funeral Home is caring for the family. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Violet Green, please visit our flower store.