Doris Jahner
Jun 5, 2023
Doris L (Anderson) Jahner, passed away on June 5, 2023 in Yakima, WA. Doris was born in Yakima, WA on November 25,1934 to Mark and Frances Anderson, and had a twin sister, Dolores. She grew up in Yakima, where she worked at the family grocery store, Anderson Grocery, on Lincoln Ave. Doris worked in the store where she met her...
Wayne Mesplie
Jun 5, 2023
Wayne “Butch” Lee Mesplie 77 of Wapato passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children by his side. He was born April 6, 1946, in Nespelem, WA to Eddie & Vera Mesplie. He was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation Tribe. He attended and graduated in the Class of 1964 from Wapato High School. He then...
Steven Dolan
Jun 2, 2023
Steven Dolan, age 70, passed away on June 2, 2023 at Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Steven Trent Dolan was born on January 5th, 1953 in Yakima to Robert and Lois (Richmond) Dolan. He was the 3rd of 8 children born to the couple. He spent his childhood and teen years with his family in the Yakima area. In...
Kathleen Gunvaldson
May 29, 2023
Kathleen Margaret Gunvaldson In the morning hours of May 29th, Kathleen Margaret Gunvaldson, age 78, stepped into eternity where she was one with Christ. As Jesus welcomed her in and ushered her back into the arms of the ones who went before her, we can only imagine the reunion that commenced. There is no doubt she was swept into the...
Rosa Garza
May 28, 2023
Our beloved mother, Rosa T. Garza unexpectedly passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 77. She was a special person that you can guarantee would answer her phone every time it rang and with her powerful voice, you could always hear her from miles away. Rosa was born in San Benito, Texas and migrated over to Washington...
Kenneth Atkins
May 25, 2023
Kenneth J. “Kenny” Atkins passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023 in Wapato, Washington. Kenny was born on December 3, 1940 in Seattle, Washington. He lived in Nespelem in his younger years, graduating from Coulee Dam High School in 1959. Kenny moved to the Yakima Valley where he lived until his passing. Kenny was married to Jo Ann Agapith, and...
Joyce Friend
May 23, 2023
Joyce (Broersma) Friend, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 23, 2023. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be lovingly remembered for her faith, hospitality, and gentle presence. Born on August 26, 1936, in Ruthton, MN, Joyce was the daughter of Lawrence and Grace Broersma. In 1938, the...
Doris Mahaffey
May 20, 2023
Doris Marie Mahaffey (96) passed peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023 with her daughter Starla McCullar by her side. Doris (Duck) grew up on a small cotton farm in Texas, the middle child of seven siblings (Ola, Leroy, Norris, Juanita, Alvin and Nancy). For her parents, Roy and Iva, farm work, the Great Depression and droughts made the family work...
Benny Sartin
May 19, 2023
Ben Sartin was born September 12, 1957. A man known for his kindness, love, and ability to connect with anyone he met, has passed away, leaving behind a trail of cherished memories and a legacy of warmth and compassion. Ben went to be with Jesus on May 19th, 2023 at the age of 65. Ben was the beloved son of...
Shannon Henderson
May 15, 2023
Shannon L.T. (Mayer) Henderson, age 76 passed away on May 15, 2023 in Cowiche. She was born to RC (Bob) and Alice (Kemp) Mayer on September 4,1946. She enjoyed growing up in Cowiche, with her three brothers Calvin, Doyle, and Rocky. As a teenager she was most fond of the opportunity to travel to Japan to visit her brother Rocky....
