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Joyce Cummings

Joyce Cummings

Sep 12, 2024

Joyce Annette Cummings, age 92, passed peacefully away on September 12, 2024, in Sunnyside, Washington. She was born November 19, 1931, in Presho, South Dakota to Jesse and Martha Menter. She was the youngest of ten children. Jesse was a locomotive fireman for couple years and then a US rural mail carrier for the rest of his life. Martha was...

Kenneth Nesmith

Kenneth Nesmith

Sep 10, 2024

On the morning of September 10 Kenneth L. Nesmith left this earth to rejoin his beloved wife, Gerri and their two great grandchildren, Lily and JR. Kenneth grew up on a dairy; he never knew a day without work and relished each one. Kenneth had a sense of mischief that made work, play and his presence fun. He supported his...

David Morgan

David Morgan

Sep 10, 2024

David Alan Morgan passed on Sept. 10, 2024, at his home in Yakima. David was born on Oct. 26, 1943, to Chester “Chet” and Vera Morgan in Outlook, WA. He went to Castlevale School and graduated from Davis High School. David lived in Yakima his whole life except for the 4 years he served in the Navy. Most of his...

John Sheppard

John Sheppard

Sep 5, 2024

John J. Sheppard, 91, died September 5, 2024, in Yakima, WA., with his beautiful wife and family by his side. Mr. Sheppard was born October 14, 1932 in Chicago, IL. There are no services currently scheduled. This brief notice was provided to give family and friends a place to leave memories and condolences. If a full obituary is prepared in...

Ronald Alvarado

Ronald Alvarado

Sep 5, 2024

Ronald G. Alvarado a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on September 5, 2024 at the age of 72. He was born in 1952 in Sunnyside, Washington to Rodolfo and Antonia Alvarado. A 1970 graduate of Granger High School, he was an active member of the local UA 598 plumbers and steamfitters for almost 50 years. Ron...

David Collins

David Collins

Sep 1, 2024

David passed away on Sunday, September 1st, at home alongside his family, just like he wanted. David was a carpenter by trade and ran his own construction company for many years in Issaquah and Bellevue and the surrounding areas. He even built some fabulous decks for a couple of local celebrities. When he would take us to a ball game...

Roberta Delk

Roberta Delk

Sep 1, 2024

Roberta "Bobbi" Jean Delk, age 93, of Yakima, Washington, peacefully entered the presence of the Lord on September 1, 2024, at The Terraces at Summitview in the loving company of her daughter Karen Webster. Bobbi was born on April 5, 1931, to Delbert Lloyd Fitzsimmons Sr. and Pearl Margaret Powers. She spent her youth living in the cities of Clarkston,...

Carol St. George

Carol St. George

Aug 31, 2024

Carol Christine “Tena” St George Tena was born in Aberdeen, Washington on May 2, 1940. She married her husband, Delmar “Del” St George on February 19, 1966. Del; her parents, Elizabeth “Dud” and Oscar Nermo; and sisters Nora Metzker and Sue Kopp preceded her in death. Tena is survived by one brother-in-law, John Kopp. While we miss her greatly, we...

Pedro Alvarez

Pedro Alvarez

Aug 31, 2024

Pedro Eduardo Alvarez "Eddie" just shy of his 53rd birthday on October 4th, suddenly passed away peacefully on August 31st 2024. Pedro taken far too soon known to everyone as "Eddie" was a caring, loved and right hand man. A well known Granger Alumni helpful by any means to anyone who asked. A man who loved hunting, fishing, grilling, watching...

Sara Stearns

Sara Stearns

Aug 27, 2024

In Loving Memory of Sara “Sally” Stearns Sara “Sally” Stearns, a beloved mother and grandmother, devoted wife, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2024, in Sunnyside, Washington, at the age of 81. Born on September 10th, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, Sally was known for her feisty spirit and boundless warmth. Sally is survived by her loving spouse,...

Douglas Creach

Douglas Creach

Aug 22, 2024

Douglas Aurie Creach December 10th, 1954 – August 22nd, 2024 After a lengthy battle with his health and lots of prayers, our warrior, passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Douglas Aurie Creach was born in Sutherlin, OR December 10th, 1954 and was raised in the Yakima Valley. He graduated from Wapato High School with...

Max Gabbard

Max Gabbard

Aug 19, 2024

Max Gabbard, 89 of Selah, Washington, passed away August 19, 2024, at home with his daughter Renell at his side. Dad was born to Loyce and Alene Gabbard in Coweta, Oklahoma June 12th, 1935. The family moved to Washington State in the early 1940’s and have resided here ever since. Dad graduated from Yakima High in 1954, the same year...

Carollee Alderman

Carollee Alderman

Aug 18, 2024

Carollee Alderman age 86 passed away on August 18,2024. She was born on August 30, 1937 in Nebraska. Carollee was married to Darrell Alderman, who passed away on June 1, 2003. Carollee is survived by her children Randy Alderman of Tacoma, WA, Lori Cervine of Yakima, WA and Timmy Alderman of Texas. Carollee has two children who are passed, Debbie...

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