Obituaries
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Carmen Rodriguez
Aug 25, 2014
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Jackson Tester
Aug 25, 2014
Jackson Monroe Tester went on to a better fishin’ hole on Monday, August 25, 2014. He was born on May 14, 1928 in Madison, Illinois. Monroe was a logger for over 35 years at Zwight’s Logging Company, C. Weiss and Sons and Layman’s Lumber Mill after serving our country during the Korean Conflict. Monroe enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time...
Roger Gostnell
Aug 24, 2014
Roger Alan Gostnell, 77, of Yakima, passed away on August 24, 2014 at Cottage In The Meadow. He was born on February 19, 1937 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Raymond and Naomi (Sloan) Gostnell. He attended second grade in Clarkston, Washington, third grade through seventh grade in Camas, Washington, eighth grade in Kennewick, Washington, and graduated from Columbia High School,...

Dorothy Ransier
Aug 23, 2014
Dorothy M. Ransier, 62, of Yakima died Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Ms. Ransier was born in Yakima. A private graveside service will be in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.
Santos Alonzo
Aug 19, 2014
Viewing and visitation will be held 4:00 to 8:00 pm Monday August 25, 2014 with the recital of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 am Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, followed by graveside services at the Grandview City Cemetery....
Ferne Garrison
Aug 15, 2014
Ferne A. Garrison of Yakima passed away peacefully on August 15 at Cottage in the Meadow surrounded by her family. Ferne was born in Homer, Nebraska in 1924 to Bettie and Edward Clift. She was the youngest of ten children. Ferne was raised and educated in Homer, Nebraska. In 1955 she and her husband, Victor Garrison, moved to Zillah, Washington,...

Faye Quigley
Aug 15, 2014
Yakima – Faye Elizabeth Quigley, 87, of Yakima, died on August 15, 2014. She was born on December 7, 1926 in Phoenix, OR, later marrying Victor Quigley. She is survived by her sons Tom (Marsha) of Castlerock, WA and Mike (Linda), of Selah, WA. She is also survived by her grandson, Chad (Jennifer) and great grandchildren, Madelyn and Cooper. She...
Jean Ryan
Aug 15, 2014
Jean Ryan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on August 15, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Ryan. She is survived by her daughters Bonnie Reichard and husband Scott, Lori Troianello and husband Mark, grandsons Joseph & Thomas Curtin, Joseph and Michael Troianello, three great-grandchildren, and her brother William Reid of New Jersey....

Theresa Schmidt
Aug 14, 2014
Theresa Rose Schmidt, 87, of Yakima died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow. Mrs. Schmidt was born in Mt. Angel, Ore. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Suydam of Estacada, Ore. A private graveside service will be at a later date in Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Carol Orton
Aug 14, 2014
Carol Orton, 71, of Yakima died Thursday, August 14, 2014 at Chesterley Meadows. Mrs. Orton was born in Yakima. Survivors include her husband, Larry Orton; a son, Michael Orton; a daughter, Jennifer Gaulke; a brother, John Bushnell; and a sister, Deann Wise. Private services are pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.
Leona Fordyce
Aug 12, 2014
Leona F. Fordyce May 5, 1927 – August 12, 2014 Yakima – Leona Fern Fordyce, 87 years of age, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2014 at Cottage In The Meadow, in Yakima, Washington. Her son, Dale was by her side. Leona was born on May 5, 1927 to Melvin and Irene (Phillps) Robish, in...

Lester Sharp
Aug 12, 2014
Lester Sharp, 93, of Yakima died Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Covenant House. Mr. Sharp was born in Garden City, S.D. Survivors include a son, Gary Sharp; a daughter, Janet Cole; and a brother, Delbert Sharp. At his request, no services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Phyllis Clawson
Aug 12, 2014
Phyllis A. Clawson A.K.A. Gma Coke Bottle Phyllis was born on Aug. 29th 1940 in Longview,Wa she went to Kelso High school She Belonged To A C.B. club in the longview area and also A.B.A.T.E in Longview Mom loved playing Bingo Nascar and Collecting Coke. She has been collecting Coke as long as i can remember Mom also knew more...
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