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YAKIMA -- Mary John, 76, of Yakima, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mary was born May 6, 1934 in Spokane, WA to Steven and Kelly Steve. She lived in Yakima for over 35 years and was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughteres, Lola and Diana John, both of Yakima and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima.
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Stanley R. Sinclair, 90, of Yakima passed away Friday, August 29, 2008 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima.
Stanley was born May 25, 1918 in Ornogo, Missouri to Goerge and Bessie (Murffin) Sinclair. As a young man, Stanley served in the Army Air Corp. He was a long time resident of Selah where he was a real estate broker for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jean Sinclair of Selah; two sons, Russ of Spokane and Steve of Selah; two daughters, Carolyn of Eugene, OR and Terri Sinclair-Olson of Olympia; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister, a daughter and two grand-daughters.
Memorial Services are pending.
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Carolyn Jeanette
(Jenks) Tunison
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On August 25th, 1942 in Key West, Florida, the Lord blessed Jeannette and Henry Jenks with a beautiful baby girl.
On August 28th, 2008 the Lord welcomed Carol back home.
Carol was one of six children born to Jeannette and Henry. In 1960, Carol married James L .Tunison and later had two children, Kevin and Jamie.
They moved to Kennewick, finally settling in Yakima in the early 1960's.
In 1976, Carol began working for the Yakima School District as a paraprofessional and recently retired in June 2008. Carol also worked for M'M Catering for the past 26 years.
Carol was blessed to have so many close friends and neighbors. She enjoyed Krispy Kreme doughnuts, a good cup of coffee, a great evening fire in the neighbors back yard, cheering on her favorite baseball player, Ichiro and the Mariners.
Carol also loved her family vacation time in Seaside, Oregon and North Carolina.
Carol cherished her time spent at her church, West Valley Missionary. She spent numerous hours in the nursery and sunday school class.
Carol is survived by her son, Kevin (Kim) of Puyallup, WA; her daughter, Jamie Guyer (John) of Apex, North Carolina; sisters, Bettie Kissel of Montgomery, Alabama, Alice Lear of Branford, Florida, Diana Rushing of Montgomery, Alabama; brothers, Doug Jenks, of Wilmington, North Carolina and George Jenks of Montgomery, Alabama; her grandchildren, Andrew, Tyler, Bryan, Troy, Preston, Nicko, Gracey, Zackary, Abigail, and Joshua.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff of Yakima Memorial Hospital for their tireless efforts. Carol felt like she was more than just a patient.
Special thanks also goes to Carol's neighbors, friends, and family in the Yakima area: Peg "Mema" Stapleton, Peg's daughters, Anna and Shelly, Sherry, and Doyle Torres, Aunt Reta, Uncle Marvin and Mike Retzer, Tammy (Retzer)Hassell, Cliff Lewis, Dave Parmeter and Ric Knight.
Words cannot express how thankful Carol's family is for Pastor Jim Merillat and all the members of the West Valley Missionary Church.
The family also wishes to thank all of Carol's dear friends at the Yakima School Dist. and M'M Catering.
A memorial service will be held at West Valley Missionary Church, 11107 Wide Hollow Rd., Yakima, WA 98902 on Saturday, September 6th at 10:00. Lunch will follow and no graveside services will be held. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Pearl Lorena James
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Pearl Lorena James, 88, of Yakima died Thursday, Aug. 28 at Peachtree Retirement Center.
Mrs. James was born in Ponoka, Alberta, Canada. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a daughter, Claudia Richardson of Yakima; two brothers, Ralph Hinkley of Yakima and Nelson A. (Curly) Hinkley of Richland; three sisters, Ruby Perkins and Jean Gough of Yakima and Dorothy Baxter of Richland; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Joseph Ichiro Hayashi, 62, of Ellensburg died Tuesday, August 26 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mr. Hayashi was born in Kapac, Mich. He worked as a postal clerk.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Hayashi of Ellensburg; a son, Joseph E. Hayashi of Watertown, S.D.; a daughter, Jennifer A. Hayashi of Ferndale, Wash.; a brother, Michael Hayashi of the Seattle area; three sisters, Kiku Hayashi of Seattle, Elizabeth Frisch of Renton, Wash., and Katherine Kiyonaga of Issaquah, Wash.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Ellensburg Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 1407 N. B St., Ellensburg.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Shirley Mae Taylor
Spark Hopper)
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ZILLAH - Shirley Mae Taylor (Spark Hopper), 50, of Zillah, passed away peacefully Monday, August 25th, at her childhood home. Spark was surrounded by her family, friends, and "Cat."
Shirley was born December 8, 1957 at Toppenish Hospital to Harvey and Hazel Hopper. She had many enjoyable times with her brothers and sisters along the riverbank. She was always the early bird at yard sales and could find that "special treasure" at the second hand stores.
Mom was the type of person that the first time you met her, it would seem like you knew her your whole life. She was a very hard worker at Toppenish Community Hospital and took pride in her work. Mom was always a "thinker," thinking of new ways to beautify the yard or remodel something. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include a son, Jason Taylor, a daughter, Stacy Gardner, both of Zillah, grandchildren, Lance and Paige, her mother, Hazel Hopper of Zillah, sisters, Julia Shirley of Yakima and Patty Tacket of Prosser, brothers, Doug Hopper of Federal Way, Ronnie Hopper of Zillah, Donald Hopper of Goldendale, Kenneth Hopper of Zillah and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Harvey, brother, Jimmy, and sister, Bonnie.
As requested by Spark, an informal celebration of her life will be held at the Hoppers' home. Friends and family are invited to share Shirley's life at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 30th at 360 Wampler Road, in Zillah. A potluck will follow the service.
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Tammy Jean Lewis, 30, passed away on August 22, 2008 at the University Of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. She was born in Sunnyside, WA on October 17, 1977 to Rodney and Angie Lewis. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband Corey Weiss of Selah; mother Angie Lewis of Selah; son Zachary Weiss and daughter Bella Weiss of Selah; two brothers, Jeffery Lewis of Yakima and Adrian Brophy of Spokane; and two sisters, Stephanie Beasley and Robin French, both of Yakima.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday Aug. 29, 2008 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1112 W. Fremont, Selah. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 30 also at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. There will be a celebration of her life at 7:00 p.m. Friday Sept. 5 at the S.E. Yakima Community Center, 1211 S. 7th Street, Yakima
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Jason Andrew Pecheos
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On August 24, 2008 surrounded by family, Jason, age 27, lost his two year battle with cancer.
Jason was born on April 30, 1981 in Toppenish, Washington to Sue Pecheos. He was the oldest of her 3 children.
As a young boy, Jason, loved sports, fishing, and riding his pony in parades with his Grandpa and Cousin Robby. He grew up in Moxee and attended East Valley Schools.
As he got older his interest turned to mini trucks, electronics, and above all else spending time and spoiling his beautiful and precious daughter, Kaylee Marie. Jason lived in Branson, MO and worked as a produce manager for Jubilee Foods until he was diagnosed with cancer and returned home for treatment.
Jason is survived by his daughter, Kaylee Marie of Harrah, mother, Sue Pecheos, sister, Andrea Pecheos, and brother, Nick Pecheos, all of Moxee, Grandma, Wilma Pecheos of Toppenish, great-aunt, Norma Wentz of Oriville, CA, uncles, Mike Pechoes of Sunnyside, Doug Pecheos of Toppenish, Mike Anderson of Alaska, aunt, Tammie Quigley of Joseph, OR and numerous cousins of all generations that he loved dearly.
Jason was preceded in death by his Grandpa, Andy Pecheos, and all of his great aunts and uncles.
On August 20th Jason accepted that the battle would soon be lost when he said, "Oh well, looks like I can finally go fishing with Grandpa again."
God bless you, Jason. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to North Star Lodge or Memorial Hospice; a special thank you to both.
A graveside service has been scheduled for Saturday, August 30, 2008 at the Zillah Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah on Friday, August 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Feb. 17, 1919 - Aug. 22, 2008
Dad passed away peacefully at home with family by his side after a two year battle with cancer.
Dad's entire life revolved around serving Jehovah to the fullest extent possible. He graduated from the sixth class of the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead. While on his missionary assignment in New Zealand he met Betty and decided she needed "rescuing" and married her on March 1, 1952. Three of their four children were born there. He spent 17 years in New Zealand (1946 - 1963) helping people learn what the Bible really teaches. In the years since returning to the USA he continued this work but with family responsibilities, living in Missouri, Arkansas, Zillah, Wapato and the final nine years in Moxee.
Dad was a man of few words, but when they came out they were straight to the point. He loved camping and would do so whenever possible. That was followed by his love of buying and selling tons of campers / motorhomes / trailers - a true horsetrader - much to the frustration of Mom!
Very special thanks to Dr. Brady, the hospice nurses and those who cared for Orville during his sickness. Dad is survived by his wife Betty, Floyd Crosswhite, Sandra (Skip) Wilson, Grant (Cathy) Crosswhite, and Michael (Jodi) Crosswhite; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Orville endured to the end faithful to Jehovah, and is now in Jehovah's memory awaiting the Resurrection, John 5:28, 29.
Service will be held at East Valley Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7003 Mieras Road, at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 30, 2008.
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Jacob John Oord
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TOPPENISH - Jake went to be with his maker, Lord Jesus Christ without notice August 20, 2008 while doing yard work at home.
He was born January 26, 1928 in Zillah to William and Johanna (Kleyn) Oord.
Jake worked many years at the Seafirst Bank in Toppenish as a loan officier and also served as assistant vice-president. He served on the Central Memorial Hospital Board, Toppenish Chamber of Commerce, United Way, Red Cross, Toppenish PTA.
Jake cherished taking vacations with his family. In December 2006, he and Dorothy celebrated their 60th anniversary with their children and grandchildren on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. He even received a certificate for hula dancing at a Christmas day luau. It was one of the happiest times he spent with his wife and family. In August of 2007 Grandpa and Grandma went to Virginia to watch their grandson play in the Babe Ruth World Series where Drew Oord earned the MVP award, Grandpa was so proud of his accomplishment.
His life was driven by the bible and his faith was a shining example to others as well as a special blessing for his children. He volunteered countless time as a deacon and elder in the Zillah Christian Reformed Church.
Jake's passion was repairing items for anyone, especially at his children�s homes. While working, or playing, Jake usually was whistling a happy tune all the while doing his duties. Jake also was a volunteer with the Northern Pacific Railway Museum in Toppenish. He was always proud to introduce his family to the other volunteers at the museum.
He loved to play with his grandchildren as well as attend their musical and sporting events. Grandpa was known for somehow magically losing checker games to his grandchildren. He would always get down on the floor to play games or just play toys with the kids.
He also enjoyed taking long walks in the morning and evening. On his way he would collect roadside valuable items. He especially liked walks with his grandchildren to the school across from his home.
He is survived by his wife Dorothy of Toppenish; 4 sons, Don Oord (Annie) of Yakima, Duane Oord(companion Linda Campbell) of Snohomish, Steve Oord(Susie) of Kennewick, John Oord (Shelly) of Selah; 1 Daughter, Gloria Andriese (Paul) of Waterford Township, MI; 3 brothers, Bill and Garett Oord of Sunnyside, Jasper Oord of Kennewick; 10 grandchildren, Ed Oord, Allison Rice, Matt Oord, Jasson Andriese, Matt Andriese, Aaron Andriese, Haley and Hannah Oord, Drew and Melanie Oord; and 6 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Thursday, August 28, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be on Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Zillah Faith Community Church with burial following at the Zillah Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial may be made in Jake�s memory to the Northern Pacific Railway Museum , P.O. Box 889, Toppenish, WA. 98948.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Pio Gomez Barron, 60, of Yakima passed away Saturday, August 16, 2008 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Barron was born April 20, 1948 in Guanajuato, Mexico He came to Yakima where he worked as an auto mechanic.
He is survived by his mother, Esperanza Gomez of Mexico; a son, Tomas Barron of Moxee, a son, Augustine Barron of Union Gap; two more sons and two daughters, all of Mexico; and 7 brothers and sisters in Mexico.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 21 from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mexico.
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Lisa Diane Moss, 51, of Belfair, Wash., died Saturday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Moss was born in Olympia, Wash. She owned and operated an antique store.
Survivors include her mother, Carolyn Bussey of Yakima; husband, Blake Moss of Belfair; son, Brandon Boyd of Vancouver, Wash.; daughters, Amberlyn Boyd and April Boyd, both of Vancouver; brother, Steven Eason of Yakima, and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Olympia.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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Antonio Balderas
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TOPPENISH - Antonio Balderas, 57, of Granger passed away to be with His Lord on August 15, 2008.
In 1973 he moved to Sunnyside, Washington and worked for Luther Orchards as a farmworker in Granger until 1976, he then worked as a milker for Vandegraff Cow Palace, and then for Mangarelli Packet as a farmworker.
Antonio was a long time proud member of Radio Cadena and Columbia Legal Services.
Antonio will be remembered as a Great Father, Husband, Grandfather, and a real good friend. Antonio spent all of his leisure time with his friends, making people laugh with his jokes and making "Carnitas."
He is survived by his lovely wife Lily Balderas of Granger, three sons, John (Laura) Balderas of Toppenish, Salvador (Myra) Balderas of Toppenish,, Carlos (Melissa) Balderas of Granger, his father, Luis Balderas of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, six brothers, Arturo Balderas of Kennewick, Rogelio Balderas of Houston, Texas, Ignacio, Jose Luis, and Pedro Balderas, all of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, five sisters, Lucita Balderas of Sunnyside, Lupe, Rosa, Cristina, Angelica Balderas, also all of Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, and 10 grandchildren.
The Balderas family expresses their deepest gratitude to Toppenish Community Hospital and their nursing staff for the excellent care during Antonio's last days.
Visitation for Antonio will be at the Zillah Valley Hills Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 19, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., a vigil rosary will immediately follow at 7:00 p.m. The funeral mass will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow immediately at the Zillah Cemetery.
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Edna Mae Myles, 532, of Yakima, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2008 at home in Yakima.
Edna was born in Seattle, WA to Eddie & Dorothy (Huff) Myles. She worked in Yakima as a care giver.
She is survived by a son, David Allen of Atlanta; and two sisters, Joyce Myles Beach and Edie Hodges, both of Federal Way, WA. Memorial Services are pending.
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Enrique Alcala, 18, of Yakima died Wednesday at Toppenish Community Hospital.
Mr. Alcala was born in Yakima. He worked as a painter.
Survivors include his parents, Alida Sanchez and Antonio Alcala, both of Yakima; brothers, Francisco Alcala, Rafael Alcala, Eduardo Alcala, Lucio Alcala and Antonio Alcala, all of Yakima; and sisters, Piedad Alcala, Princessa Alcala, Lisandra Alcala and Jasmine Alcala, all of Yakima.
Recitation of the rosary is at 6 p.m. today at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Yakima. Mass of Christian burial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yakima. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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Sandra Kaye Straub, 48, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2008 at Yakima Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 26, 1960 in Renton to Robert and Janet Emerson. She obtained a business degree from ITT Tech, worked for Renton Fish & Game, and enjoyed skeet and 22 caliber shooting competitions.
She is survived by her parents Robert and Janet Emerson; her husband Mark Allen Straub of Renton, son Chad P. Straub, daughter Candy L. Davis, brother Gary M. Emerson, sisters Kathy Rowe and Diane Browden, and by one grandchild.
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Mark Ellis McCarter Gherman
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Mark Ellis McCarter Gherman, 46, of Seattle died July 25.
Mr. Gherman was born in Seattle. He was raised and educated in Zillah. He was employed in the Seattle area before being disabled by a brain tumor in 1998.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Gherman; mother, Murial Gherman; brother, Ray Gherman; and sisters, Leslie Bower, Lori Gherman, Ruth Wise and Lisa Bower.
Private interment is planned for immediate family. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah is in charge of the arrangements.
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Guadalupe Martinez, age 50, of Toppenish, passed away at Yakima Regional Medical Center on August 10, 2008. She was born to Manuel Villegas and Maria Fajardo on January 9, 1958 in Pajacuaran, Michoacan, Mexico. She worked as a farm laborer.
Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband Raul Villegas of Toppenish; four sons Raul Villegas, Jesus Villegas and Francisco Villegas of Toppenish and Cristobal Villegas of Granger; three daughters, Anna Villegas, Maria Guadalupe Villegas and Jovita Villegas of Toppenish, and by five brothers.
Visitation will be on Thursday August 14 from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the Zillah Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Recitation of the Rosary will be held on Friday, August 15, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 noon on Saturday August 16, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will be in Mexico.
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Rocky Briskey
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Rocky Joseph Briskey was born October 4th, 1947 to Joe and Dotty Briskey. He passed away Sunday, August 10, 2008.
He grew up in Naches, WA and graduated from Naches High School.
Everyone that knew Rocky knew he was an exceptional sportsman. He lived for hunting and fishing. I remember people would ask him what punch card he was on because he could fill a couple salmon and steelhead cards every season. It was also tough finding a picture that didn't have an image of a catch or kill. So many photos of Rock had a buck, bull or salmon in them.
He also took great pride in being a timber faller. He was working in the brush right up to the end of his life.
People may not have known he played for the Yankee farm club right out of high school. He was a fishing guide on the Cowlitz River as well as in Alaska later in life. He worked in the mines for a time in Colorado.
The fishin' hole won't be the same without "Rockwell P Shagnasty".
We all love you and miss you. There's not enough paper to list the people that knew and loved you.
Memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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Macario Hernandez, 95, of Grandview died Friday, Aug. 8.
He was born in Mexico. He was a farm worker.
Survivors include four sons, Jose Hernandez of Yakima, and Jenero Hernandez, Aurelio Hernandez and Victor Hernandez, all of Grandview; five daughters, Valenta Sanchez and Ann Marie Rodriguez of Sunnyside, Filiberta Ramirez of Toppenish, Adelina Ramirez of Moses Lake and Connie Saldana of Grandview; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Viewing is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11 at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, with a rosary at 6 p.m. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Grandview Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
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Damon Lee Nitsche, 53, of Selah died Friday, Aug. 8 in Yakima.
He was born in Tukwila, Wash. He served as a Navy Seal and worked as a truck driver.
Survivors include a son, Damon G. Nitsche of Selah; two brothers, Dave Nitsche of Sumner, Wash., and Don Nitsche of Enumclaw, Wash.; a sister, Lois Jedwett of Enumclaw; and a grandchild.
No services are scheduled at this time. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Chase Everett Morris, born Aug. 15th 2000, lost his battle with cancer on Aug 7th, 2008, at home surrounded by his friends and family.
He was the sweetest little boy with the biggest heart and touched more peoples lives than he could have ever imagined. Generosity was always at the forefront with Chase, from handing out money on "school store days", to always writing little notes to people to brighten their day.
We question ourselves, "Why did this have to happen, to such a wonderful human being?", and hopefully someday we will find the answer. But for now, we must trust that Chase's short time on this earth was for a reason, put forth by a higher power.
The difficult fight is now over for Chase and he is dancing in the clouds, forever smiling down upon us, and someday each and every one of us will get to meet him again, where he will welcome us to sit down and watch an episode of Spongebob Squarepants.
Chase will be forever missed, by his loving family and numerous friends.
Chase is survived by his Father, Christopher Morris, Kennewick, Mother, Amy (Harris)Root, Step-father Jason Root, Zillah, Sister Sarah Root, Sunnyside, Grandma and Grandpa Vickie and Dennis Carter, Sunnyside, Grandpa Randy Morris, Sunnyside, Grandma and Grandpa Jill and Mark Harris, Zillah, Grandma and Grandpa Judy and John Hester, Yakima, Grandma and Grandpa Lynda and Clay Root, Yakima, Great Grandma Phyllis Morris, Sunnyside, Great-Grandpa Johnnie Hellums, Moxee and numerous aunts, uncles, andcousins.
Special thanks to Valley Hills Funeral Home and Nazarene Church of Zillah.
A gravesite service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at Zillah Cemetery for all who wish to attend. Reception to follow at The Nazarene Church of Zillah.
In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations to the Chase Morris Benevolent Fund at Key Bank in Zillah, Wa. Proceeds will go to a needy family at the Seattle Ronald McDonald House in memory of Chase Morris. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Antonia M. Barriga, 70, of Grandview died Friday, Aug. 8 in Yakima.
Mrs. Barriga was born in Mexico. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Felipe Barriga; four sons, Enrique Barriga, Rodolfo Barriga and Jamie Barriga, all of Grandview, and Felipe Barriga of Madera, Calif.; four daughters, Guillermina Lopez of Madera, Isabel Sanchez of Mabton, Gloria Barriga of Sunnyside and Imelda Garcia of Grandview; 27 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be today from noon today until 6 p.m., when rosary will be recited, at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview. Burial will follow at the Grandview City Cemetery.
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Leonard Caseville LaFollette
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YAKIMA - Leonard Caseville LaFollette died at age 94 on August 7, 2008 while being ministered to by his granddaughter, Dyanna, and long time caregiver and friend, Laurie Galland, at Willow Springs Nursing Home, whose wonderful staff blessed him with quality care, love, and affection. Thank you so much Willow Springs.
Leonard was born third of twelve children in 1913 to Willie and Dillie LaFollette of Galena, Missouri. He received his education "early," as he put it, "on one end of a crosscut saw." That work ethic followed him his entire life. He didn't approach a job as much as he attacked it. After several years of migrating to and from the Northwest, he settled in White Swan with his wife Pauline in 1942. He saddle-broke captured wild horses for resale before gravitating to farming later on for his livelihood, settling in Granger in mid-1970. They raised two boys, Bob and Gary, and provided for at least eleven other children needing help through the years. Although un-educated, the man was smart, handy, and innovative. He could fix almost anything or at least make it work. He said it didn't have to be pretty to get him down the road and some of his creations proved that.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, six brothers, two sisters, and his precious great granddaughter, Brittani. He is survived by his two sons, Gary LaFollette of Sunnyside and Bob LaFollette of Richland, three sisters, Ruby Stephens of Toppenish, Alice Ames and Janita Overacker both of Wapato, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews galore.
He was loved very much and will be missed by all.
Funeral Service for Leonard will be Thursday, August 14, 2008 at the Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Zillah at 1:00 p.m. followed by burial at the Zillah Cemetery.
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Elizabeth "Betty" Gazzola
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Elizabeth Gazzola, 93, of Selah died Thursday, Aug. 7.
Mrs. Gazzola was born in Yakima. She was a stenographer/bookkeeper. She worked for Yakima Hardware. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her son, Gary Gazzola of Selah; and brother, Bud Burgner.
At Mrs. Gazzola's request, there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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SELAH - Lloyd L. Cazier, 70, of Selah, Washington passed away on August 5, 2008 after a long and most courageous battle with lung and liver cancer.
Lloyd was born in Eugene, Oregon in 1937 and spent most of his childhood enjoying the great outdoors and trout fishing that Central Oregon afforded in those days. After High School Lloyd spent four years in the Navy before eventually going to work for the Boeing Company which is where he met and married Eldora (Shorty) Cazier, whom he spent the rest of his life with. After retiring from Boeing, Lloyd and Shorty spent their time being "snow-birds" shuttling between Parker, Arizona and Selah, Washington, also spending a lot of time up at Lake Easton "camping" in their 5th wheel trailer Ð roughing it for "mom" was having a full hook-up for water and sewer. Lloyd never lost his love for fishing and always had his rod and reel with him wherever they happened to "set up camp". Lloyd was a gracious and humble man who surely knew how much he was loved, but probably never realized just how much he'd be missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Lloyd leaves behind his wife of twenty-six wonderful years, Shorty Cazier; his mother Maxine Cazier and sons Jim Cazier (granddaughter Carrie and grandson Austin); Mike Cazier (wife Vickie and granddaughter Jasmine); Mike Hubbard (wife Debbie and grandsons Ryan and Torey); and Pat Hubbard (grandson Shawn). Lloyd was preceded in death by his father A. Cazier and daughter Christina Sharp.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 8, 2008 at St. Paul's Cathedral, followed by a reception at the Yakima Eagles Lodge Area 289 at 307 W. Chestnut Avenue in Yakima.
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Cecilia Sophie (Bautch) Russell
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YAKIMA - Cecilia Sophie (Bautch) Russell of Yakima passed from this life into the loving arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ, August 4th, 2008.
She was born in Perham, Minnesota, August 24th, 1922, the 7th child of 11 children of Joseph and Francis (Lucas) Bautch.
As a young woman, Cecilia moved West in 1942 to work in the blueprint office of the Bremerton shipyards supporting the war effort. During her time in Seattle Cecilia met Henry Russell, her sailor sweetheart, and they married in June of 1944 in Waite Park, Minnesota. Over the next 13 years they were blessed with 8 children; 6 boys and 2 girls.
After the war, they moved out West with their family and settled in the Lower Yakima Valley in 1957. They moved to Portland, Oregon in 1972. After the loss of her husband, Henry, Cecilia moved back to Yakima in 2001. Cecilia was a devoted mother, and rejoiced in spending time with her children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She had a passion for fishing and enjoyed spending many hours on the Willamette River with her husband and delighted in eating her catch. She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Paul Cathedral parish.
She is survived by her sons, Richard (Dora), Yakima, Kevin (Patty), Zillah, Timothy (Victoria) McMinnville, OR, Randy, Nyssa, OR, Craig (Eden), Woodinville; daughters Nancy Russell, The Dalles, OR and Susan (Denny) Hennessy, Milwaukie, OR; and sisters Polly Theisen, Waite Park, MN, Toni Bautch, Lynwood and Teri Bautch, Shoreline and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Russell, son James John Russell, daughter-in-law Barbara Russell, grandson Joseph Russell, and great granddaughter, Kaylee Sander. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Paul, Frank, Stanley, Claude, Raymond (Sam), and Peter Bautch, and sister Josephine Orton.
The family would like to give special thanks to all her caregivers and special acknowledgement to Roberta Valasquez, Marion Trout, Margaret Hiatt, Shannon Pullium also Rhonda Freisz her friend and hairdresser.
Cecilia will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Viewing will be at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Terrace Heights, Friday August 8th with vigil services at 5:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, August 9th at 10:00 am at St Paul Cathedral in Yakima. Interment will be at a later date at Willamette National cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to St. Paul Cathedral or the charity of ones choice.
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Barbara Arline "Skip" Frederickson
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SELAH - Barbara Arline "Skip" Frederickson, 71, of Selah, WA went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2008.
Beloved mom, grandma, sister, aunt, friend, and wife, Arline ("Skip" to many family and friends) was born November 4, 1936 in Cleveland, OH. She married Joe Frederickson in 1954 and began raising her four daughters in Coos Bay, OR. Joe moved the family north to Renton, WA in 1965 during the Boeing "boom" years. In 1976, Joe and Arline moved to Selah, WA.
Known for her bright smile and open heart, Arline was a true friend and devoted mom and grandma, cherished by many.
Those who knew her, loved her, including her husband of 54 years, Joe; her daughters Debbie Frederickson, Diane (and Rick) McArdel, Sue (and Allan) Allen, and Carla (and Steve) Phillips; her brother Doug Moore, his wife Nel, and daughters, Tara, Janet, Stacy, and Natalie; her grandchildren Jason Phillips, Ben Frederickson, Shannon, Darren, and Robin McArdel, and Jeffree Allen; as well as other extended family.
Thank you to the staff at Memorial Hospital who took care of Mom when she was unable to care for herself.
We know that family and friends who have already passed over welcomed Mom with love and joy. And while the rest of us miss her, we are happy that she is living in eternal peace and rest.
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Allen M. Blanchard, Sr., 66, passed away on August 1, 2008 at Yakima Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 1941 to Robert and Anna Blanchard in Bellingham, WA. He lived in Yakima and worked as an insurance adjuster.
Mr. Blanchard is survived by his sons Allen Blanchard Jr. and Robin Blanchard, both of Bothell, his step-son Allan Roberts of Yakima and by five grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on October 12, 2008 at Green Acres Memorial park in Ferndale, Washington.
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