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Walter Desallier
Mar 14, 2021
Walter F. Desallier, (better known as Bill or Billy), of Moxee, WA, went to be with the Lord on March 14th, 2021, at the Landmark Nursing Home. He is preceded in death by his parents Walter J. and Ina Desallier and his older sister, LaVon (Bonnie) Barour. His celebration of life will be at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd...
Steve Scott
Mar 13, 2021
Steve Scott was born on June 19, 1988 to Dawn Eve Scott and Steve Ronald Scott in Yakima, WA. He passed away on March 13, 2021 at the young age of 32. Growing up he loved fishing with his family and going on hunting trips with his Dad. When he was younger you could often find him playing Pokemon with...
Michael Watkins
Mar 12, 2021
MICHAEL JOHNATHAN JAMES “JJ” WATKINS Michael Johnathan James Watkins was called home to the Creator March 12, 2021, at 21 years old. Michael, known to most as JJ, was born on September 28, 1999 in Goldendale, WA to Karla Ann Watkins and Dustin Martin Fink. JJ was raised in Harrah, WA and attended Harrah Community Christian School and White Swan...
Robert Wilson
Mar 11, 2021
Robert Don Wilson (Papa), 83 years old, joined Our Lord and Stacie Wilson, his wife and one true love, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Don was born in Forney, Texas on October 23, 1937 to William Herbert Wilson and Mamie Florence (Smith) Wilson. On July 7, 1980 Don married Stacie, in Yakima, WA., together they raised a loving family. Don's...
Lonnie Rucker
Mar 8, 2021
Lonnie Rucker was born July 25, 1956, in Bellingham, Washington, to Rev. James and Arliss Rucker, the third of three daughters, following her sisters Jan and Terri. Lonnie loved Jesus above all else and couldn’t remember a time before she knew and followed him. The daughter of an Assembly of God pastor, Lonnie and her family lived in various places...
Sylvia Lopez
Mar 7, 2021
On March 7, 2021 Heaven gained another Angel. Sylvia Lopez born June, 25, 1965 in Toppenish, Wa to Esmeralda and Raoul Lopez. Sylvia was very talented with her arts and crafts especially crocheting. She was extremely thoughtful and would constantly be thinking of different things she could make for friends and family. Sylvia was a very happy, caring and loving...
Norma Schick
Mar 5, 2021
Our loving Mother left this world and went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021. She was surrounded by her adoring family. She was born on April 3, 1931 in Decatur Arkansas to Ralph and Mittie Della Wood in a little log cabin with a dirt floor, no electricity or running water. Early in her life, she...
Ronald Donaldson
Mar 3, 2021
Ronald Dale Donaldson, 73, of Yakima WA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Cottage in the Meadow on March 3, 2021 just in time to take his tee time to the clouds. He was born September 5, 1947, the son of Russell and Carol Donaldson, and the big brother to Ken Donaldson. During his youth, Ron...
Theron Larue
Mar 1, 2021
Theron (Terry) LaRue, 93, died March 1, 2021 in Yakima, Washington. He was born April 21, 1927, in Peshtigo Wisconsin, the son of Cecil LaRue and Marvel Dye. Theron served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was honorably discharged. He received American Area Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and World War II Victory Ribbon.He...
Gary Morford
Feb 28, 2021
On Sunday, February 28, 2021 Gary Lee Morford (72), our loving husband, dad, grandfather, and brother, went to be with the Lord. Gary was born December 24, 1948 in Toppenish, Washington to Frank and Jean Morford. He attended Toppenish and Zillah schools. He met his high school sweetheart, Carolin Krieger Morford, in 1968 at Zillah High School. They were married...
Kevin Lines
Feb 28, 2021
Kevin Russel Lines was born March 31,1976 to Donald and Myra Lines in Yakima, Washington. Kevin was welcomed home by his parents and grandparents; Don and Judy Lines and Marion and Peggy Towell. Kevin leaves behind his wife, Susie to whom he loved heart and soul; their love was truly a match made in heaven. Kevin is also survived by...
Lidia Garza
Feb 28, 2021
Wapato – Lidia G. Garza of Wapato was called home on February 28, 2021 in the presence of numerous family members. Lidia was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother and always placed others before self. Lidia was born on November 6, 1936 to Rev. Canuto and Maria Garza in San Benito, Nuevo Leon, Mexico....
Darlean Pell
Feb 28, 2021
Darlean Delores Pell, age 94, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2021, after a brief illness at Cottage in the Meadow. She was born on February 9th, 1927 in Burke, South Dakota to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Delay. She is preceded in death by her Loving Husband Glen C. Pell, and one son, Roger A. Pell. She lived in the...
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