Obituaries

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Katie Berry

Katie Berry

May 23, 2018

Mary Kathryn Dunn-Berry (Katie) was born on October 18, 1944 to Russel and Mary Dunn in Tacoma, WA. Being in the construction industry Mary and Russ moved a lot during Katie’s childhood, after settling in Oroville, CA she graduated high school in 1963 and set off to Seattle, WA. Here she would attend Renon’s Beauty School and live with her...

Nita Vanzant

Nita Vanzant

May 23, 2018

Nita Vanzant, a longtime resident of Selah, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 23, 2018 at 95 years old. Nita was born on May 4, 1923 to Ralph and Lela (Anderson) Methvin in Verona, Arkansas. She was the second oldest of six children. She married Burl Vanzant of Everton, Arkansas on October 29, 1938. Burl and Nita moved to...

Nick Romero

Nick Romero

May 21, 2018

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Carol Donaldson

Carol Donaldson

May 20, 2018

Carol Margaret (Miller) Donaldson, age 98, died May 21, 2018. She was born December 25, 1919 in Zillah to Fred T. and Margaret Miller. Raised in Zillah, she graduated ZHS in 1937. On July 6, 1938, she married Russell “Tuffy” Donaldson. In April, 1945, he was drafted into the Army, and upon his return in May 1946 they moved to...

Tina Whitefoot-Williams

Tina Whitefoot-Williams

May 20, 2018

God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower-strewn pathways all our lives through; God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. But God hath promised strength for the day, Rest for the labor, light for the way. Grace for the trials, help from above, Unfailing sympathy undying love...

Fred Wagner

Fred Wagner

May 19, 2018

Fred Wagner, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018 after living a long, happy life. Fred was born in 1922 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Gottfred and Mary (Dolberg) Wagner and was one of 18 children. He received his education in Colorado. In 1938, the family moved to Hardin, Montana where he worked on...

Tony Herredia

Tony Herredia

May 19, 2018

Tony Leo Heredia “Popcorn” Sunrise: 5-2-1951 Sunset: 5-19-2018 Tony Heredia of Toppenish passed away May 19, 2018. He was born in Seattle, WA to Isaac Sampson and Irene Smartlowit. He graduated from Perry Technical College for carpentry, built houses and worked at Yakama Forest Products for many years. He also worked at the Eagles and Legends Casino. He was a...

Adelfa Gonzalez

Adelfa Gonzalez

May 19, 2018

Adelfa Alvarado Gonzalez, 83, of Wapato, WA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Adelfa was born September 20, 1934 in Los Ramones, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Antonio and Olivia Alvarado. Our mom enjoyed being with her family she was the life of the parties. She enjoyed going to Bingo and ordering her favorite fish and...

Albert Picard

Albert Picard

May 16, 2018

Albert Matthew Picard passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 20 years. Albert was born in Lewiston, Idaho on October 8, 1997 and passed on at home in White Swan, Washington. Albert was affectionately called Baby Albs because he was named after his Uncle Albs. He was a fearless child who loved to wrestle his big brother...

Margaret Morris

Margaret Morris

May 15, 2018

Margaret R. Morris, 85 of Grandview went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2018. She passed away at home peacefully with friends and family present. She had a strong will to live and faith in God that carried her through her battle with Mesothelioma. She was born in Mabton, Washington on October 11, 1932 to Edward and Ora...

Marilyn Driskill

Marilyn Driskill

May 14, 2018

Marilyn “Lea” Driskill Lea Driskill, age 71, died peacefully at her home on May 14, 2018, in Union Gap. Lea was born Marilyn Lea, but everyone knew her as “Lea”. She was born November 17, 1946, in Hood River, OR, to Bill and Beulah Sampson. Lea graduated college in Portland, Oregon with a Business degree. She married Bill Driskill in...

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