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William S. Lewis, 75, passed away on July 31, 2008 in Yakima. He was born in Yakima on January 26, 1933 to Chester and Nora Lewis. Prior to retirement he worked as a truck driver.
Mr. Lewis is survived by his daughter Nora Goodwater of Yakima; three sons, William L. Lewis of Walla Walla, Michael R. Lewis of Bonney Lake, WA and Douglas Lewis of Yakima; and by 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild
Graveside Memorial Services were held on Saturday, August 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park
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Christian Hammer, 87, of Yakima died Wednesday.
Mr. Hammer was born in Scotts Bluff, Wyo. He was a longtime resident to the Yakima area and worked as a journeyman carpenter for many years.
Survivors include two sons, Arnold Hammer of Parker Heights, Wash., and Mervin Hammer of Wapato; and three daughters, Donna McJunkin of Federal Way, Wash., Carrol Storkel of Zillah and Gwen Pomerinke of Terrace Heights.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Zillah Cemetery.
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Phyllis A. Brittain, 72, passed away on July 29, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1936 in Eureka, CA to Clarence and Audrea Lynn. She was employed as a cook.
Phyllis is survived by her daughters Gloria Harnden of Blue Lake, CA and Sherrae Winnte of Sacramento, CA, and by two grandchildren. There were no services at her request.
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Walter T. Aplanalp
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Walter T. Aplanalp passed away at his ranch home on July 28, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Walt was born on April 26, 1940, in Portland, Oregon. He grew up in Garden Home, Oregon, where he attended school in Beaverton. He then attended Vancouver Community College where he graduated from their printing program. Following graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Walt moved to Yakima in 1964 when he was hired at the Yakima Herald-Republic as a pressman. After a long successful career of 37 years he retired in 2002.
Walt loved life. He had many interests and friends. His interests included traveling to Mexico every winter, ranching, walking, hiking, biking, fishing, gardening, traveling, white water rafting, and collecting antiques.
His passion was his ranch. He built his home and enjoyed the time he spent there. Walt was a hard worker and a giving man. He was always willing to help a friend. or drive his granddaughters to school after missing the bus. He enjoyed gathering clothes for underprivileged children in Mexico
Walt is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his two daughters: Heidi Remley (Brian), Kimberly Aplanalp; three granddaughters: Nichole Davis, Jessica Remley, Danielle Remley; and one great grandson, Jaxon Briggs. Walt loved and valued his wife and family. He was predeceased by his parents, Walter T. and Elizabeth Aplanalp.
Walt's family would like to thank all staff at North Star Lodge for their wonderful and loving care.
A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1st, 2008, at Walt's ranch house.
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Anna Lois Thomas
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Anna Lois (Prichard) Thomas, our beloved and beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and wife of our dad, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008 with her five children surrounding her with love and comforting her, while she went to the arms of the Lord.
She has done her duty on this earth to touch the hearts of everyone she met. Even if they knew her only a short time, she left a large impact. With her sweet Southern accent, people were instantly attracted by her charm. Our mother spoiled us dearly in her own special way, even though it wasn’t always the best way. It was her way and she dared anyone who wanted to challenge that. In the end, all of us children have a special bond. Our mom and dad lost their beloved eldest son, Mickey, at an early age, so we believe this is why our mother was so overly protective of all of her children.
Our mother was very proud of us, including all her grandchildren. She, thankfully, lived long enough to see her one and only great-grandbaby, Landon Rex McDaniel, come into this world last November, which was a very proud moment in our parents’ lives. Our mother worked very hard all of her life raising her kids, taking care of the home and being a great wife to our dad. She was the most selfless person ever. Her family always came first, ALWAYS.
She will be greatly missed. She was the family’s “Queen Bee”. She was the center of all our lives. Mom came into this world on May 9, 1928 to Walter and Julie Prichard in Chattanooga, TN. She met and married Jacob Michael Thomas on September 29, 1945.
Besides being survived by her husband of 63 years, she is survived by her children, Steve (Patti) Thomas of Oregon, Sharon (Dave) Dunbar of Yakima, Melissa LeDent of Yakima, David Thomas of Yakima and Dean (Wendy) Thomas of Camas, WA; grandchildren, Jason Bartlett, Jamie Thomas, Brent Thomas, Nicholas Thomas, Tyler LeDent, Erin LeDent, Brandi Thomas, Travis Thomas, Amanda Hepner; great-grandson Landon McDaniel; numerous nieces and nephews; siblings, all of Chattanooga, TN: Hershel (Madge) Prichard, Dorothy Gann, Walter Prichard, Jack (Linda) Prichard, Larry (Judy) Prichard, Barbara Weller, Doris (Mickey) Wilson; sister-in-law Julia Jundt and brother-in-law Paul Briski. She was preceded in death by a son, Mickey; a sister, Francis; her parents, Walter and Julie Prichard; numerous sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law and her mother-in-law, Magdalena Thomas.
Recitation of the Rosary will be held Friday, August 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery.
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Hester May Milks
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YAKIMA – Hester May Milks, 63, of Yakima passed away Thursday, July 24, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Hester was born Feb. 20, 1945 in Rapid City, SD to Lawrence and Mary (Kaubisch) Petitt. She married Duane Milks July 12, 1966.
Hester worked as a waitress in Kah-Nee-Ta and worked in the nursing homes and a Portland hospital as a NAC. She loved to read the Bible, take care of people, and loved to sew. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and going on outings and camping. She loved attending church.
She is survived by a son, David Milks of Yakima; three daughters, Sharlene Tarula of Toppenish, Gloria Pena of Indiana and Carolyn Milks of Yakima; three step-children, Elizabeth Montgomery of Redmond, OR, Johnny Milks of Las Vegas, NV and Iona Milks of Las Vegas; her siblings Chris Petitt of Kingsville, MO, Henry Petitt of Navada, MO, Rosy Thomas of Rochester, NY, Edith Zibriskie of Shorthills, NJ, Shirley Sneed of Longview, TX, Larry Petitt and Toni Kidd of Nezland, SD, Eddward Petitt of Grand Junction, CO, Sharon Henderson of Navada, MO, Sheila Berry ofr Tovyhanna, PA, Pat Pettit of Spearfish, SD, and Barbie Swett of Rhinelander, WI; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Biscot and Mildred Kandel; and 22 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Milks; her parents, Lawrence and Mary Rose Petitt; and two brothers, Gerald Dean and Bill Lee Petitt.
Viewing will be held Today from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Tahoma Cemetery. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com.
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Timothy Alan Paschen arrived in the land of angels on July 22, 2008. He was born to Bart and Judy Paschen in Seattle on November 25, 1959.
Tim married the love of his life, Charlena Spaulding, on November 19, 1983 and together they had four beautiful children.
Tim attended Eisenhower High School in Yakima. He was employed as a cook in various restaurants in Yakima and Seattle before going to work at NAPA Auto Parts in Selah. He worked there for 16 years, the last 5 as store manager. He left employment there last year to fulfill a dream of working for himself. With the help of his wife and children, he opened the PlayNTrade video game store in Selah on June 1, 2007. He loved the store and all the customers, especially the younger ones. He had a great sense of humor, and his corny jokes and zany antics were enjoyed by all. The store became a "safe place" for kids to hang out. He touched many lives and will be remembered by everyone who met him.
As a child, he had a vivid imagination. Once he told his mother that there was a "Giant at school with a Big Mouth". Upon investigation, it turned out to be a backhoe digging a trench. Typical Tim.
Tim enjoyed reading, sports, music and playing guitar and singing. He was a Seahawk fan and a very devoted and loyal Mariners fan. He loved John Lennon and the Beatles and could answer just about any trivia question about them. One thing is certain, he won't just make the angels smile, he'll have them laughing out loud -- and singing the Beatles!
His greatest joy, however, was his family. He was always ready for family BBQs and loved the family dinners and get togethers at holidays.
He was not only Dad, but best friends with all his children. He was not only Husband, but friend, confidant, and "Rock" to his wife.
Tim is survived by his wife, Charlena, four children, Tyler, Adam, Samantha, and John, all of Selah, his parents, Bart and Judy Paschen of Yakima, and his brothers, Andy (Sarilyn), Ken (Tammie) of Ellensburg, and Tom (Vicki) of Everett, and by numerous relatives and in-laws. He was preceded in passing by his grandparents Jim and Nell Paschen and Virgil and Viola Treadwell, and by his uncle Tom Paschen.
Tim is now our Guardian Angel.
A guardian angel sometimes flies so high as to be beyond our sight, but he is always looking down upon us. (Jean Paul Reichter)
Viewing will be from 1 to 5 PM on Monday, 7/28/08 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Terrace Heights.
Services will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, 7/29/08 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Terrace Heights.
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Ransa Faye Kagley
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YAKIMA - Ransa Faye Kagley, 87, loving grandmother, mother, and deeply devoted friend passed away Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Grandma leaves behind a living legacy of faith, compassion, generosity, and a genuine commitment to others.
Grandma was the youngest child of John and Josephine Hensley, born February 11, 1921 in Grandview, Washington. The Hensleys came to the Yakima Valley from Missoula, Montana in a covered wagon in the summer of 1920 and settled in Grandview where her father found work constructing various roads and canals using his team of Clydesdales.
In 1924, Grandma and her family moved to the Wenatchee Valley where her father found work constructing Blewett Pass. When Grandma was ready to start school the family settled in Zillah where her father began his career as a ditch rider for the Sunnyside irrigation District.
Grandma had vivid memories of growing up in Zillah during the depression. She always felt her family was fortunate because both of her parents were able to work and earn money during a time when many people couldn't find work. From the depression she learned that people were more important than things and that relationships with others were the true treasures. Friendships are what she collected over her lifetime.
After graduating from Zillah High School in 1939, Grandma met and married the love of her life, George Kagley, on September 18, 1940 in Yakima and settled in Zillah in the home that Grandma lived in until the last days of her life. They raised and cherished two beautiful daughters, Una Faye and Linda.
Grandma worked alongside Grandpa building nearly 100 homes in Zillah. They also built and remodeled numerous homes throughout the Yakima Valley.
Grandma and Grandpa's greatest joy in life was their family. Whether it was fishing at Rimrock or Horsethief Lake, skiing on the Yakima and Columbia Rivers, day trips to the mountains, weekend trips to the Pacific Coast, or Sunday night dinners, they never let their family forget how important and loved they were.
Grandma was an involved member of her community. She believed it was her duty and responsibility to be an active participant in all local goings-on. She was a member of the Zillah Garden Club, the Red Hat Ladies, the Zillah Alumni Association, and a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church in Toppenish. Grandma took great pride in the efforts towards the beautification of the Zillah Cemetery and various parks around town.
Grandma was more than a grandmother to Lori, Cheryl, and Marc. By participating in all areas of their lives from the time of birth, an unbreakable bond was formed. She was the foundation that gave each of them the fortitude to stand strong in the good times and bad. Grandma loved each of them unconditionally. Each of them would say that "Grandma helped make me who I am today."
Grandma's faith in Jesus Christ gave her strength to persevere in the face of many trials. As the surviving member of her generational family, she watched her parents; her husband; her brothers and sister, Elmer, Horace, and Aleen; and all her sibling’s spouses pass away. She also watched as her younger daughter succumbed to cancer.
Grandma is survived by one daughter, Una Faye (Bill) Seehafer; five grandchildren: Lori (Scott) Cleveringa, Cheryl (Scott) Anglin, Marc (Jann) Lantis, Abbie (Denny) Naumec, and April Seehafer (Marc Dinges); thirteen much loved great-grandchildren: Kristen, Mikaela, and Jacob Cleveringa; Josh and Brad Anglin; Brandee, Emilee, Raecheal Lantis, Sydney, Nicholas and Melinda Naumec; Patrick and Grace Cinges; a son-in-law, Larry Lantis; and numerous nephews and a niece. She is also survived by special neighbors: Laura Vangstad; Ray, Jan, and Suzanne Merk; Greg, Dottie, and Tyler Pendergrass, and Lori Steinmetz; all of her very special friends from the Zillah Garden Club; the Red Hat Ladies; and the members of the United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be made in her name at Valley Hills Funeral Home. In her honor, a memorial will be erected at the Zillah Cemetery. You may also send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Viewing will be on Monday, July 28, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah from 5 - 8 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at the Valley Hills Chapel in Zillah at 11:00 a.m. with burial following at the Zillah Cemetery.
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Alfe Fredrick Turntoes-Kuhnhenn
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Alfe Fredrick Turntoes-Kuhnhenn, 24, of Yakima died June 20.
Mr. Turntoes-Kuhnhenn was born in Redmond, Wash., and served in the Army in Iraq. He worked as a laborer.
Survivors include his father, Ray M. Turntoes-Kuhnhenn of Yakima; his mother, Faith Ann Breeden; his wife, Nicole Breeden; a son, Donald Joseph Turntoes-Kuhnhenn (Breeden); a daughter, Suzanna (Breeden) Turntoes-Kuhnhenn, all of Virginia; three brothers, Jimi Lee Hansen of Auburn, Wash., Robert Glen Bailey of Bremerton, Wash., and Justin Aloysius Turntoes-Kuhnhenn of Yakima; and a sister, Andrea (Andi) Rae Turntoes-Kuhnhenn of Lakewood, Wash.
Services will be at noon Aug. 2, at 704 S. 17th Ave., Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Rodolfo P. Lopez went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2008 surrounded by his immediate family and close friends at his bedside at Yakima Regional Hospital due to complications from an extended illness. Rudy, as he was called by his friends, was born January 8, 1932 in Crystal City, TX. On July 23, 1951 he and Isabell Leija were married in Sunnyside where they lived and raised a family. He worked at Hanford Nuclear Reservation as well as the Ice Harbor and Priest Rapids dams as a construction laborer. He later worked for Airport Ranch and Hull Farms as a farm laborer performing many tasks. He loved his garden and the various trees he planted in his yard. He also loved going to the mountains and seeing the beauty that God has created. He loved his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren immensely for they held a very special place in his heart that no others could occupy. He was loved by many friends and gave people the benefit of the doubt and asked for nothing but a smile or thank you in return.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Isabell Lopez and daughter Viola Lopez, both of Sunnyside; his son Roy Lopez and wife Melynda of Lynnwood, WA; grandchildren Damiana Isabell Brain and husband Ian, Jeremy Rodolfo Lopez and companion Leigh Ann Shelton all of Yakima; Meagan Arlene Lopez and companion Robert Collins of Lynnwood, WA; great-grandchildren Christopher, Alex and Olivia Brain; brothers Ignacio Lopez of Abilene TX, Paul Gomez of Phoenix, AZ as well as several nieces and nephews all from Texas.. He was preceded in death by his mother Gavinna, father Gerardo Lopez and four brothers and a sister, Hortencia.
A Rosary will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside on Wednesday July 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Thursday July 24, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens after the services. We would like to thank nurses Kelly and Pauline at Yakima Regional’s 4th floor for showing great care and compassion during the time we were by his side, as well as family friend Janie Jean and members of the Garcia family who were all present when he went home. Thank you.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is entrusted with the service.
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Leandro Ontiveros, 93, of Mabton, WA passed away on July 21, 2008 at Medical Lake, WA. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on May 4, 1915 to Ferman and Isabele (Rodriguez) Ontiveros.
Leandro did farm work until he met the love of his life, Ramona Amesquita. They were married in 1944 and moved to Juarez, Mexico to start their family. There he did farm work and they relocated to El Paso, Texas. He was a hard worker and always provided for his wife and children. He loved to work in his garden and enjoyed yard work.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona of Mabton; four sons, Nick of New Mexico, Juan Jose of Denver CO, Tomas of Yakima and Lorenzo of Mabton; three daughters, Marie Rangel of Mabton, Isabel Martinez of Mabton and Estella Avalos of Toppenish; three brothers, Alfredo, Fransisco and Ezequio; three sisters, Juliana, Manuela and Socorro. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him.
Viewing for Leandro will be held Sunday July 27, 2008 from noon until 7:00 p.m. at which time a Rosary will be said at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be said at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Sunnyside on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Mabton City Cemetery.
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Alice Teresa Bogle
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YAKIMA - Alice Teresa Bogle, 78, passed away on July 21, 2008. Alice was born in Hebron, ND on December 2, 1929 to Bernard and Elizabeth Schwab, the third of seven children.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Ed, Dorothy, Clarence and Virginia, and her husband Gene Bogle.
Alice is survived by sisters Marion Moody of Yakima, Mardella Henry of Spokane, son Jim Doyle of California, daughter Jan Chase of Tacoma, grand-daughters Sandy Moore of Selah, Nancy Doyle of Yakima, and Angie Phillips of Burlington grandson Marcus Frazee of Enumclaw, and great grand-children Reily and Brennah Moore and Samuel and Samantha Reedy.
Alice was very active in the senior community and assisted at functions at the Union Gap Senior Center for many years. She loved flowers, gardening, going to Reno and hot fudge sundaes. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose wit and guidance will be dearly missed.
A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, July 24th at 10:00 am at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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James Arlen Beringer Sr., 68, passed away on Thursday July 17, 2008 at Yakima Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Conrad, Montana on June 25, 1941 to Otto and Emma Beringer. He worked as a mechanic.
He is survived by James Beringer Jr. of Graham, WA and Scott Beringer.
Memorial services are planned for a later date.
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Lawrence David Long, 97, of Yakima died Thursday, July 17 at Heritage Grove Care Center.
Mr. Long was born in Mountain Grove, Mo., and moved to Yakima in 1947. He then moved to Roseburg, Ore., where he worked at a plywood plant for many years. He returned to Yakima in 1980.
Survivors include a son, Jerry Long of Roseburg; a daughter, Gerlene Tucker of Yakima; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be buried in Roseburg Memorial Gardens in Roseburg on Monday, July 21.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Bertha Ellen Stark, age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior July 14, 2008.
She was born August 20, 1920 in Prim, Ok. Bertha was married to her late husband Zane A. Stark in 1942. They moved to Granger, Wa. where they farmed until retirement and then moved to Zillah, Wa. Recently Bertha moved to Ellensburg, Wa. She was a member of the Zillah Faith Community Church. Bertha had a real love for family gatherings, camping, and going to the beach. Bertha started and ended each day with her Bible. She was a strong woman of faith and had a word of encouragement for everyone.
Bertha is survived by sons: Don (Tess) Stark of Redmond, Wa. and Dale (Joy) Stark of Spanaway, Wa.; two daughters: Ellen Stark of Ellensburg, Wa. and Elaine (Clarence) Van Corbach of Downey, Ca.; 27 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and three brothers: Wayne (Pansy) Weber, Earl Weber, and Elmer Weber.
Funeral services for Bertha Ellen Stark will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 19 at Faith Community Church, 13401 Yakima Valley Hwy. in Zillah. Graveside services will be held immediately following at the Zillah Cemetery. Viewing will be held Friday, July 18, from 1 to 3 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 607 2nd Ave., Zillah, Wa.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in her name at the Union Gospel Mission in Yakima, Washington.
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Lydia Magdalene Wiltse, 83, of Wapato died Tuesday, July 15.
Mrs. Wiltse was born in Bryan County, Okla. She worked as a laborer in warehouses around the Valley.
Survivors include a son, Michael LeRoy Wiltse of Selah; five daughters, Betty Mull of Toppenish, Brenda Bartlett and Frances Mincey of Westport, Wash., Shirley Loomis of Bucoda, Wash., and Sandra Hutchinson of Minnesota; a brother, John Barry of Aberdeen, Wash.; and two sisters, Eunice Allen and Pearl Kenney of Wapato.
No formal service has been scheduled at this time. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Lucille May Robison Leech
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WAPATO - Lucille May Robison Leech, 95, of Yakima passed away Monday, July 14, 2008 in Wapato, Washington.
Lucille worked as a factory worker in a paper mill. She moved from Arizona to Yakima.
Survivors include her son, Phil Hoon of Yakima, daughters, Peggy McGrew of Long Beach, WA, and Sue Kelly of Trout Lake, WA, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lucille was preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Musetti.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Zillah Cemetery. At the family's request, remembrances can be made to Hospice, 1019 S. 40th Ave., Yakima, WA 98908.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah.
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Arlene Wood, 98, of Yakima died Tuesday, July 8 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mrs. Wood was born in Yakima. She retired in 1974 after 25 years as a deputy county auditor for the Yakima County Auditor's office.
Survivors include two sons, Thomas C. Wilson and Michael P. Wood of Yakima; two stepdaughters, Jane Hoffard of Yakima and Jean Christensen of Vancouver; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren, four stepgreat-grandchildren and two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Lou (Toots) Beierle, 73, of Mabton died Monday, July 7 at home.
Mrs. Beierle was born in Hardin, Mont. She was a chef and worked in food service.
Survivors include a son, Kevin Becker Sr., of Richland; three daughters, Clarene Taylor and Cheryl McManus of Yakima and Deborah Tweeten of Mabton; four brothers, Fredrick Beierle Jr. and Lenard Beierle of Prosser, Raymond Beierle of Juiaetta, Idaho, and Victor Beierle of Sunnyside; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
It was her wish to be cremated. Please call family for information on a memorial.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside, handled arrangements.
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Geneva Jo Brockett, 83, of Yakima died Tuesday, July 8 at Summitview Health Care Center.
Mrs. Brockett was born in Plummer, Idaho. She worked as an accountant.
Survivors include a son, Cloyd Louis (Lou) Stone of Marysville, Wash.; a daughter, Corry Jo Collier of Yakima; a sister, Eloise May Gervais of Monroe, Wash.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alejandro Salas, 24, of Toppenish died Saturday, July 5.
Mr. Salas was born and raised in Toppenish.
Survivors include his mother, Roza Sanchez; two daughters, Mariah Salas and Shayla Salas; four brothers, Juan Bazan, Ismael Bazan, Emilio Bazan and Jorge Bazan; two sisters, Sylvia Cisneros and Norma Luna, all of Toppenish; also numerous brothers and sisters in Brownfield, Texas, and Lubbock, Texas.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday, July 11 at the Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church in Zillah. Burial will follow in the Zillah Cemetery.
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LaVern L. Jorgensen
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ZILLAH - LaVern L. Jorgensen, age 81, of Zillah passed away July 7, 2008. Vern was born to Benjamin and Oral (Searle) Jorgensen on December 06, 1926. He attended schools in Anacortes and Ellensburg, Washington. Vern worked for the U & I Sugar Plant in Toppenish and later for Del Monte, also in Toppenish, until he retired.
He married Florence Rasberry on June 19, 1954. They had just celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary.
Vern is survived by his wife Florence of Zillah, sons, Dean Jorgensen of Zillah and Ed Jorgensen of Deer Park, Texas, a stepdaughter, Michele Zerba Hudson of Yakima, six grandchildren, and twenty great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
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Wallace "Axel" Ted Sorenson
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Wallace "Axel" Ted Sorenson, 85, of Wapato died Sunday, July 6.
Mr. Sorenson was born in Winchester, Idaho. He worked as a security guard for car sales.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Sorenson; a son, Wallace Sorenson Jr.; a daughter, Christina Hoptowit, all of Yakima; a sister, Bonny Sebring of Lewiston, Idaho; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
No formal services are scheduled at this time. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah is in charge of the arrangements.
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Jean Marie Runyon, 87, a longtime Sunnyside resident, died Sunday, July 6 at Hillcrest Manor in Sunnyside.
Mrs. Runyon was born in Toppenish. She was a secretary for KREW radio for 44 years. She made her home in Sunnyside for 86 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Renee Hernandez of Sunnyside; three sons, Jack Runyon of Sunnyside, Larry Runyon of Hermiston, Ore., and Ray Runyon of Silverton, Ore.; a brother, Jack Highfill of Enumclaw, Wash.; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10 at the Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside is in charge of the arrangements.
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Lisa Hancock, 39, of Ellensburg died Thursday, July 3 in Yakima.
Survivors include her mother, Ayako Corrick of Fairbanks, Alaska; her husband, Theodore Hancock of Ellensburg; a son, Mason Isaac Hancock of Ellensburg; a daughter, Eleanor Corynn Hancock of Ellensburg; and two brothers, Gary Corrick and Alan Corrick, both of Fairbanks.
A memorial service is at 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at the Calvary Baptist Church in Ellensburg.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Eugene "Gene" Ford, 73, of Selah died Friday, July 4 in Selah.
He was born in Hoquiam, Wash., and spent much of his life working in farming and construction. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was later employed at Noel Construction and Pepsi-Cola. He lived in Stanfield, Ore., for a few years and lived in Selah for 31 years.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia M. Blair Ford of Selah; a son, Mark Ford of Selah; two daughters, Eileen Berriman of Yakima and Diana Lange of Moxee; a brother, Gerald Ford of Yakima; two sisters, Marilyn Heinlen of Yakima and Helen Fordyce of Battle Ground, Wash.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
At Mr. Ford's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin Edwin Absher, 70, of Yakima died Saturday, July 5 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Syracuse, N.Y. He served in the Army and was a 20-year resident of the Yakima Valley.
Survivors include a son, Chris Absher of Newport, Ore.; a daughter, Annette Thompson of Long Beach, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. Private family services will be held. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is in charge of the arrangements.
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Cherris Maxine Sheppard, 86, of Union Gap died Saturday, July 5.
She was born in Turner, Mont. She worked for Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in admitting and central supply. Survivors include two sisters, Neola Sheppard of Yakima and Thelma Wade of Erie, Colo.
At her request, there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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YAKIMA - Neil Durrett, 69, of Yakima, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2008, following a year long battle with cancer.
Neil was born September 4, 1938, in Yakima to Thomas and Doris (Mowett) Durrett. Neil owned and operated Durrett Moving & Storage for over 30 years prior to retiring in 2005. Before that, he was a self-employed truck driver.
Neil was an avid outdoorsman. Hunting and fishing were lifelong passions. Neil was a true gentleman who would do anything to help a friend or family member in need. Other interests included off road motorcycle riding and hot rodding with the Vintiques car club.
Neil is survived by his children Thomas and Carrie Durrett of Selah, David and Brenda Durrett of Yakima, Donna (Durrett) and Dave Madle of Stanwood, CA, and Joe and Jennifer Durrett of Selah; his sister, Marilyn (Durrett) Harris of Menifee, CA and 9 grandchildren. He is also survived by his good friend and companion Linda Pruitt of Yakima.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Marlene (Durrett) Lunceford.
The family would like to thank Dr. Brady and the staff at Washington Hematology, the staff at Riverview Manor in Selah with a special thank you to the nurses and staff at Parkside Nursing Home in Union Gap. Neil's final weeks were made more comfortable by the professionals at Lower Valley Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
There will be a graveside service for Neil on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Send condolences at www.valleyhills.com
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Eva was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on September 13, 1928 and lost her battle with cancer on July 1, 2008. Her family moved West by wagon during the Great Depression and she lived in the Yakima Valley the rest of her life. She married Woodrow “Woody” Krebs in 1950. They lived, raised a family, and owned and operated Krebs Excavating in Toppenish until Woody passed away in 1979.
Woody and Eva shared many interests including family gatherings, camping, fishing, traveling and CB campouts.
Later in life, Eva felt compassion for those in need and opened her home to many of them. She had a giving and loving heart. Eva was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow Krebs, her parents George and Bernice Norton, a brother, Ivan Norton and two sons, Larry and Gary. She is survived by four children, Anna Johnson (Jim) of Yakima, Helen Krebs of Grand Rapids, MI, Louis Krebs (Lisa) of Moxee, Teresa Monty (George) of Troutdale, OR, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 21, 2008 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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Jewell Waddill, 92, of Richland died Tuesday, July 1. Mrs. Waddill was born in Princeton, Mo. She worked as a cook/waitress in the Toppenish and Wapato area for many years. Survivors
include a son, Bill Tinnen of Yakima; a daughter, Shirley Garcia of
West Richland; and a sister, Mary Kinney of Yakima. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 3 in Zillah City Cemetery. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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