David Humpherys Although no longer with us, David's spirit fills the buildings. You'll find his collection of NASCAR vehicles in the foyer in Zillah and the arrangement office in Yakima. His kind and gentle way will forever be missed.

Julia Humpherys, Funeral Director/Owner Julia was the wife of David Sr. and is the business owner. She manages the Yakima chapel in Terrace Heights. Julia is a licensed funeral director as well as an insurance agent for prearrangments. In addition to her funeral home duties, Julia is the mother of three wonderful boys. Julia's favorite hobby is knitting. She loves to knit and enjoys making baby blankets and hats for various charities. She is soon to be a grandma for the first time and is really happy about it. Just ask her!

David Humpherys Jr., Funeral Director David Jr. is a third generation funeral director and the second of three sons. He graduated from Sunnyside Christian High School in 1999 and from Mt. Hood Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science in June 2001. He finished his studies in Mortuary Science at the University of London in England. He has since earned his Funeral Director's and Embalmer's Licenses from the State of Washington. He is licensed to sell insurance and has taken responsibility of prearrangement services for the funeral home. David is married to Amber, who helps out at the funeral home when she's not teaching school in Sunnyside. They are soon to be the parents of the first Humpherys girl on our side of the family.

James Gregory, Funeral Director Jim joined the staff in 1996. He's licensed both as a funeral director and embalmer. His wife, Amy, twin daughters Andrea and Amanda, and youngest daughter Angela enjoy living in Zillah where they are active members of the Zillah Church of the Nazarene. He's also very active in the Martial Arts currently working toward his Black Belt.

Shirley Martin, Apprentice Funeral Director Shirley Martin was born in Seattle and raised in Sunnyside. She has two daughters, 4 granddaughters and 4 grandsons. Shirley works at the Sunnyside chapel. She strives to insure that all the details are attended to. Fishing, hunting, camping, crafts and gardening are her hobbies. She says, "I love my job, and hope I make a difference."

James Goldade, Retired Jim Goldade is retired from full time work in the funeral business and works part time for Valley Hills. He lives in Grandview, in the Lower Yakima Valley, where he and his wife, Roberta, are very active in the Grandview Nazarene Church. Jim is a pleasure to work with. His sincerity and honesty are unsurpassed. He has 50+ years of experience in funeral service.

Sandy Brown Sandy grew up in Indonesia where her parents were missionaries. She lived in Alaska eleven years before coming to Yakima. She has two wonderful children and enjoys reading and traveling. She is the secretary/receptionist at the Yakima office.

Jim Janssen Jim Jannsen is a funeral director intern. He works out of the Yakima office most days but is happy to be called upon to help wherever he is needed.