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Jean Ryan

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Joseph Reneau

Joseph Reneau

Aug 9, 2014

Joseph Michael Reneau, beloved son of Michael Joseph Reneau and loving brother of Julie Michelle Reneau, left us on August 9, 2014. He loved big things like big diesel trucks and big campfires. He dearly loved his family and always looked forward to our family reunions. His heart was full of love for animals and people in need of a...

Phonsenette Fant

Phonsenette Fant

Aug 7, 2014

Yakima - Phonsenette Zattella Fant, born February 2, 1930, died August 7, 2014 in Yakima, Washington. She was born to Ruby (Coleman) Woods and Nathaniel Major Woods in Denver Colorado. She married Johnnie Lee Fant November 1, 1948 in Tacoma, Washington.They had three daugthers Patricia, Denise and Alesia and one son Johnnie Lee Fant Jr. Phonsenette lived for a time...

Antonio Daniel

Antonio Daniel

Aug 7, 2014

Obituary Antonio H. Daniel Sr. Antonio H Daniel Sr. of Sunnyside Washington went to be with the Lord on Wednesday Aug 7th, 2014. He passed away at his home in Sunnyside surrounded by his family. Antonio was born on April 17th 1934 in Mercedes, Texas to Manuel and Guadalupe Daniel. As a child and into his young adulthood he migrated...

Amy Yarberry

Amy Yarberry

Aug 4, 2014

Amy Yarberry, 42, of Yakima died Monday, August 4, 2014. Ms. Yarberry was born in Yakima. Survivors include two daughters, Leslie Pace and Courtney Hiens; her parents, Donald and Lucretia Yarberry; a brother, Curtis Yarberry; and a sister, Jamie Vickers. Private family services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima. The full obituary is being prepared...

Phyllis Yarschenko

Phyllis Yarschenko

Aug 2, 2014

Former resident of Zillah, Phyllis Yarschenko passed in to the waiting arms of Jesus on Saturday August 2nd, 2014. Phyllis was a current resident at Cedar Hills in Yakima. Born in Chadron, NE on June 15, 1934 to Carl & Elma Johnson. Phyllis spent her early years on the family farm near Haysprings, NE. Phyllis taught school in a one...

Edith Gravatt

Edith Gravatt

Aug 2, 2014

Edith “Bobette” Gravatt—(Wabnitz, Woodruff, Howard, Conner) Born in Cornith, Mississippi May 10th, 1950 to Robert Sr. and Josephine Wabnitz (Oliver) deceased and was proceeded in death by her sister Deborah Jean and brother Carl Wabnitz. Bobette passed quietly after a long fight with COPD on August 2, 2014 at 10pm. Bobette is survived by brother Robert Allen Wabnitz who resides...

Tammy Huntington

Tammy Huntington

Aug 1, 2014

Tammy Jo Markle Huntington Tammy Jo Markle Huntington passed away in Tieton, WA on August 1, 2014. She was born on November 21, 1963 in Yakima, WA to Bert Markle and Eunice Imogene Markle. Tammy was raised in Cowiche/ Tieton. She attended Highland High School in Cowiche. She loved reading, fishing, and gardening with her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time...

Deanna Raney

Deanna Raney

Jul 30, 2014

Deanna Lynn Raney, 48, of Yakima died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Cottage in the Meadow. Mrs. Raney was born in Yakima. Survivors include a son, Zack Raney; a daughter, Emilee Raney; and her father, Roger Berg. Private family services will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima.

Doyle Wetmore

Doyle Wetmore

Jul 29, 2014

Doyle J. Wetmore December 19, 1917 – July 29, 2014 Doyle J. Wetmore, 96, of Naches, passed away on July 29, 2014. He was born in Vermillion, Canada on December 19, 1917. His folks moved here to work on the building of the Rimrock & Clear Lake Dams for the Bureau of Reclamation. He graduated from Tieton High School and...

Juan Perez

Juan Perez

Jul 29, 2014

Juan A. Perez, 28 went with the Lord July 29, 2014 surrounded by friends and family. Juan served for the United States Marine Corp. 2004-2012. He was a full time student to get a criminal justice degree. All he wanted in life was to help people. He was a loving husband, son, brother, and friend. He is loved by many...

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