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Frank Jump
Jan 17, 2025
"Frank died today. Many will live longer, but few have enjoyed it more than he.” The only allergy Frank had was boredom. Frank died on January 17, 2025, in Selah, Washington. Frank was born in Lewistown, Montana to Joseph and Lorena Jump on March 6, 1941. Frank was always a happy, good spirited upbeat, fun-loving guy right to the last....
Margarita Cardenas
Jan 13, 2025
Margarita (Magé) Cardenas Bazan, age 87 of Granger, WA passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her Margarita (Magé) Cardenas Bazan, age 87 of Granger, WA passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born December 19, 1937 in La Casita, TX to Amelio Bazan and Isabel Ozuna Bazan. Margarita loved quilting and tending...

Magon Douglas
Jan 11, 2025
Magon was born in Seattle, Washington to Sibyl Ann Austin (James)I and Einar Douglas, Sr. She was married to Rodolfo R. Aragon. Magon dedicated her life to raising her four children Oliva Marie Douglas (Dante), Ava Marie Aragon, Sophia Marie Aragon and Rodolfo Aragon, Jr. (Bubbas). Magon was blessed to witness the birth of her grandchild Audrey Grace Barney. Magon...
Patricia Pope
Jan 9, 2025
Patricia Pope passed away January 9, 2025 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA due to injuries sustained during a fall. Patricia (Pat, Patsy, Scrappy) age 92 was born March 19, 1932 in Roundup, Montana to Edwin and Hallie Person. Mom spent her early year in Roundup before relocating to Washington where she graduated from Auburn High School. Not long...
Joseph Tayon
Jan 7, 2025
Joseph Frank Tayon passed away on Tuesday January 7, 2025. He was 86 years old. Joe was born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 12, 1938 to Woodrow J Tayon and Loretta C. (Bryant) Tayon. He was the second born of three sons of Woody and Loretta. After the 2nd World War ended in 1945, Woody's job at the naval...
Helen Schilperoort
Jan 5, 2025
Helen Elizabeth Youngren Schilperoort, 95, a lifetime Yakima Valley resident, died on January 5, 2025, in Lynnwood, Washington. Helen was born on March 11, 1929, to Carl Eric and Glannie Youngren in Yakima, Washington. She was raised on a farm in Selah and graduated from Selah High School in 1947. In the fall of 1947 Helen enrolled in St. Elizabeth...
Charles Peters
Jan 1, 2025
Charles (Chuck) Peters age 86 died the 1st of January 2025 in Yakima, WA. Chuck was born July 1st 1938 to Charles (Bob) Peters and Lois Peters in Yakima, WA. Chuck grew up on his family’s orchard in Wapato with his brothers Bruce and Frank. According to Bruce, Chuck could often be found up in a tree reading a book...
Virginia Vandersluis
Dec 31, 2024
Virginia (Gini) Nalley Vandersluis was born on December 16, 1958 in Yakima, Washington and passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2024 in Zillah, Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Patricia Nalley, and nephews Mark Jordan and Stephen Vandersluis. She is survived by her husband Russell Vandersluis, her son...
James Baker
Dec 30, 2024
James (Shorty) Thomas Baker passed away on Monday December 30th 2024 in Union Gap, after many of years Alzheimer's disease.. Born on May 29 1945 in Bremerton WA to Richard Bejamin Baker and Mary Elnora (Hale) Baker. He was preceded in death by his Father Richard (Dick) Benjamin Baker, His Mother Mary Elnora (Hale) Baker His Brother Ben Calvin Baker...
Russell Johnson
Dec 29, 2024
Russell Elwood Johnson went to be with the LORD and his beloved wife Emma on December 29, 2024. He was born February 6, 1932 In Harold, South Dakota to Viola and Russell Junior Johnson. His love for his country was so strong that he enlisted at 16, lying about his age in December 1948. After completion of his training, his...
Craig Watlamet
Dec 29, 2024
Survived by son: Craig Junior, granddaughters Nahona (Randimae) and Navea (Marisol), Craig Junior‘s mother, Wilda Bob; Alyne (Gary) DeCoteau of Wapato; Patrick Watlamet, Sr. of White Swan; Cheryl (Charlie) Scott of Portland, OR; Rick (Kim) Watlamet of White Swan; Philip B. Watlamet of Lyle WA. Many nephews and nieces; those special to him that knew him by his nickname. Pre:...
Nancy Gavin
Dec 29, 2024
Nancy Edith Gavin, 76, of Yakima, WA, passed away unexpectedly on December 29th, 2024, at her home. Nancy was born to Ronald and Elizabeth Scott on July 7th, 1948, in Portland, OR. She was best known for her extraordinary sewing, knitting, and cross-stitch skills. Her greatest love was quilting, a hobby she shared with her wonderful friends. She touched many...
Sharon Gillihan
Dec 28, 2024
Sharon Kay Gillihan 72 went to be with her heavenly father on December 28, 2024. She was born in Yakima, Washington on January 23, 1952 to Norton and Elsie Palmer, and grew up in Selah, graduating from Selah High School class of 1970. Sharon studied at Museum Art School and later on to Floral Design School in Portland, Oregon. She...
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