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Dale James Ravetto, 65, of Yakima died Wednesday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Ravetto was born in Gallup, N.M., and was educated in California. He worked for Kershaw Fruit Co. as a farm adviser.
Survivors include a sister, Carla Dudley of Gleed.
At the family's request there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Beulah Williard, 95, of Buena died Wednesday, Oct. 31 in Toppenish.
Mrs. Williard was born in Emerald, Wash., now the city of Outlook. She was a lifetime resident of the Lower Yakima Valley. She worked at the Buena Market for many years.
Survivors include three sons, Roy Staub of Lacey, Wash., Marvin Staub of Seattle and Dan Staub of Issaquah, Wash.; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Burial will follow in the Zillah Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles L. Beddoe, 88, of Wapato, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Charles was born June 7, 1919 in Yakima Washington. He was a lifetime resident of the Wapato area where he farmed for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Aileen Beddoe of Wapato, a son, Jack St. Clair of La Grande, OR; two daughters, Rocelia Holmes of Oregon City, OR and Bernice Beddoe of Fairbanks, AK; and five grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
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Harvey Sloan
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NACHES - Harvey Ivan Sloan past away on October 30, 2007 in his home surrounded by family. Harvey was born in Yakima, Washington on April 2, 1943 to Roy Edward & Lottie (Norcutt) Sloan. Harvey met his beautiful bride, of 45 years, Ruth Cromwell in Auburn, Washington while racing cars. After they married they settled in Vancouver, Washington where their daughters, Julie and Judy were born. They moved to Walla Walla where Harvey started Walla Walla Transmission shop which he operated for seven years. While there Harvey and Ruth lost their daughter, Jeri Lynne hours after birth. Two years later their son, Nick, was born bringing joy to their home.
Due to health reasons Harvey was forced to change careers. He moved his family to the Yakima Valley and started Nationwide Auto Club which he operated for a number of years. In 1979 he began working for IDS/American Express before starting his own investment advisory firm in 1989; American Investments Consultants, Inc. Harvey gained the trust of his clients by his honest, straight forward communication. His philosophy was "Take care of the client and the client will take care of you." Harvey retired after selling his business in May 2006.
Harvey loved to help people and to travel around the country with his wife in Big Red and their 5th wheel. He was always willing to help others using his knowledge and skills in building and remodeling. He helped in many church, school, and camp building projects as well as helping many individuals with their personal projects.
Harvey was preceded in death by his daughter Jeri Lynne, his parents, five brothers, and two sisters. Harvey is survived by the love of his life his wife Ruth, daughters Julie (Dan) Gearhart of Salinas, CA, Judy Sloan of Collegedale, TN and son Nick Sloan (fiance Kimberly Dunbar) of Naches, WA, 4 grandchildren Nicole, Daniel, Kevin, and Alex and 3 sisters Dorayne Likely of Cottonwood, CA, Joyce Gaenz of Tenino, WA, and Alvena Evans of Oak Hills, FL.
A viewing will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 2600 Business Lane Yakima, WA on Saturday, November 3rd between 10 am and 4 pm. Funeral Services will be held at the Yakima Seventh-Day Adventist Church at 507 North 35th Avenue on Sunday, November 4th at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), or the American Cancer Society, or the Union Gospel Mission in Yakima.
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Jerry D. Bridges, Jr.
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YAKIMA - Jerry D. Bridges, Jr. passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007 at home with his family by his side.
Jerry was born April 6, 1955 in Yakima to Gerald D. & Doris Bridges. He attended Davis High School, then worked as an apartment manager.
Jerry collected NASCAR memorabilia and eagle figurines. He enjoyed looking at them and talking about them to the end.
He is survived by his loving Mom and Dad, Doris and Gerald (Jerry) Sr. of Yakima; two daughters, Chanell and Danielle, both of Vancouver; his niece who he considered as a daughter, Megan of Moxee; two brothers, Tom of Medical Lake and Mike of Yakima; 3 sisters, Diane (Chuck) Strmiska of Moxee, Denise Bridges and Doreen (Dennis) Klingele, both of Yakima; a special cousin who was also his caretaker, Tim Murray of Yakima; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.
Remembrance Services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 11 a.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Send condolences at valleyhillsfh.com
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Anita L. Guzman
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GRANGER - Our beloved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, Anita L. Guzman, chose to walk with the Lord on Oct. 28, 2007. She passed from this life to the next at the prime age of 53, surrounded by the comfort of all her family and friends.
Anita was born on August 17, 1954 in Edinburg, Texas. She was born the tenth child out of twenty-one children from Galdino and Dominga Cant�. When Anita was seven years old she and her family moved to Crewport, WA. The family finally moved to Granger, WA where Anita lived the remainder of her life.
Anita was always a loving, active, open-hearted, and outgoing person throughout her life.
As a child and teenager Anita was always involved in school and in her community. She was involved in the 4H Club and was a cheerleader while in school. She was also active as a local daycare volunteer. Along with these activities, Anita was heavily involved with the Catholic Church. She not only attended church, but volunteered in cooking and baking for church functions.
In her adulthood Anita became a proud and loving mother to her six distinguished children. She was also a constant homemaker for her family. While raising a family Anita was employed for years at the Yakima Bait Company in Granger, WA.
Anita always enjoyed dancing, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also enjoyed listening to all kinds of music including Tejano, Norte�o, Cumbia, country and oldies. Anita really enjoyed socializing with other people. She always opened her heart and her home to all her family and friends.
Anita's spirit will live on through her surviving children, Andrea V. Cant� and Autumn D. Cant� of Yakima, Alvin L. Guzman and his wife Amanda Guzman of Sunnyside, Aidan M. Guzman of Walla Walla, and Anthony C. Guzman and Adreeana Cant� of Granger. Anita will also live through her four grandchildren, Maximo Ramirez III "JR", Aidan M. Guzman Jr., Avianna Moreno, and Aleeya D. Guzman.
Anita is also survived by her siblings, Leonardo Cant�, Anselmo Cant�, Roberto Cant�, Galdino Cant�, Jr., Atilano Cant�, Pedro Cant�, Miguel Cant�, Antonio Cant�, Andres Cant�, Samuel Cant�, Maria De La Luz Cant�, Francisca Ovalle, Beatrice Cant�, Manuela Cant�, Oralia Cant�, and Delia Cant�. She is also survived by her father Galdino Cant�.
Anita was preceded in death by her brother, Juan Cant�; her sisters, Estella Cant�, Bertha Cant�, and Sandra Cant�; and her mother, Dominga Cant�.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1-8 pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah with recitation of the rosary at 7:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, 2007 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Yakima.
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Helen Ellinger
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YAKIMA - Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Helen passed away Friday, October 26th, at Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Helen Emory Ellinger was born October 7, 1920 to James and Ann (Riepma) Emory in Puyallup Washington. The family moved to Whidby Island in 1924 where her father farmed and later moved to Mount Vernon WA where Helen graduated from high school in 1938. Helen graduated from Mary Stone's Beauty School in the spring of 1940 and on July 9, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart, James L. Ellinger, who was attending the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. After graduation Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy as a Pharmacist mate Petty Officer serving in World War II. After the war they made their home in Lake City where their children attended parochial school where Helen volunteered in the school, church and after school activities. In 1954 they moved to Moses Lake where Jim opened Ellinger's Drug, a new drug store. In 1972 Helen and Jim moved to the Yakima area where they eventually retired.
Helen was a homemaker during her lifetime. She loved doing arts and crafts, and making things for her home and family. She was an excellent seamstress and started sewing when she was only 14 years old designing, tailoring and making her own clothes. Many homes were beautifully decorated by Helen's hand with paint and wallpaper. She also enjoyed playing Bridge and throughout the years played in several different clubs. Helen was an active member of the Rotary Club in Moses Lake, Moses Lake Golf and Country Club, Moses Lake Elks, served on the Altar Society of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Moses Lake and a member of the Catholic Diocese of Yakima for over 40 years.
Jim and Helen both enjoyed the outdoors and RV'ing since 1955. They took many trips across the U.S. and spent two months traveling Canada and Alaska. Their favorite trips were to the ocean beaches with family where they enjoyed doing things with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who were Helen's greatest joy in life. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who will be greatly missed by her family. Never a day went by when she didn't pray for her grandchildren.
Helen and Jim had a wonderful and fulfilling marriage of 66 years. She is survived by her devoted husband James, daughter Suzann and husband Harvey Noe of Yakima, Grandson Jeffrey Vinneau and wife Linda of King George, Virginia; three granddaughters Kristin and husband Ed Boettcher of Selah, Sonia and husband Tom Hoisington of Yakima, and Michelle and husband Kevin Quesnell of Selah. Survivors also include nine great grandchildren: Luke and Lindsey Hoisington; Kassidy, Georgia, and Kannon Quesnell; James and Sean Boettcher; and Justin and Lauren Vinneau. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, a son James who died at age 20, her sisters Vivian Whiteside of Seattle and Virginia Wallace of Mount Vernon.
The vigil is scheduled for 5:30 pm Monday evening at St Paul Cathedral Chapel. Memorial Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at the chapel of St. Paul's Cathedral in Yakima. Inurnment will be at Holy Rood Cemetery in Seattle, WA at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Heart Association.
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Maria Gloria Rodriguez, 65, of Toppenish died Wednesday in Yakima.
Mrs. Rodriguez was born in Edinburgh, Texas, and lived in Toppenish since 1957. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Dario Rodriguez Jr. of Toppenish; three daughters, Nora Candelaria of Kennewick, Nelida Castillo of Wapato and Noelia Rodriguez of Sunnyside; two brothers, Antonio and Gilbert Reyes, both of Texas; two sisters, Maria E. Salazar of Toppenish and Maria L. Moya of Yakima; 15 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Zillah Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Aloysious Catholic Church in Toppenish, with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Jessie Switzer
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Jessie Switzer, 63, of Buena died Tuesday in Yakima.
Mr. Switzer was born in Noble, Ark., and had lived in Buena for more than 30 years. He drove a truck.
Survivors include his mother, Geraldine Montgomery of Arkansas; a son, Jessie Switzer of Buena; a daughter, Marie Rodriguez of Buena; two brothers, Paul Switzer and Terry Montgomery of Arkansas; and one grandchild.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Zillah City Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Dell Stiles, 72, of Union Gap died Tuesday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Stiles was born in Selah and had lived in Yakima on and off for many years. He worked in the agriculture industry. He had lived in Centralia, Wash., for 16 years, where he worked as a pump man for Washington Irrigation Coal Mix. He recently returned to Yakima.
Survivors include his wife, Myrna Stiles of Union Gap; three sons, Dale Stiles of Raymond, Wash., Mark Stiles and Robert Stiles, both of Union Gap; two daughters, Kelli Morgan of Centralia and Gail Waymire of Tacoma; a brother, Lawrence Stiles of Yakima; three sisters, Betty Stacey and Barbara Harris, both of Yakima, and Bonnie Ross of Minnesota; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are pending.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Sylvia Ashley
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YAKIMA - Sylvia Ashley was born on August 30, 1932 and passed away on October 22, 2007 in Yakima.
The Fraziers, her family, moved to the Yakima area in the late 1930's or early 1940's. Sylvia graduated from Davis High School in Yakima, Washington in 1950.
She was a telephone operator in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She retired from AT & T Telephone Company and moved to Yakima again in 1994.
She was very involved in her church and loved her church family. She often furnished transportation on church outings in her van. She had read the Bible through many times. She always attended her Sunday School class and was a regular member of a ladies Bible study group in her church. She attended senior adult activities in her church. She ejoyed the USA group activities.
She is survived by her sons, James Mills of Albany, OR and Brad Mills of California; her daughter Linda Suddeth of Las Vegas, NV; her sister Hester Graves of Yakima, three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Harvey and Margaret (Johns) Frazier, her parents, preceded her in death along with her brothers Frank, Paul, Don and Dick.
Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2007 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Please send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Wallace Sevedge, 79, of Sunnyside died Thursday, October 18.
Mr. Sevedge was born in South Bend, Ind. He was a teacher who taught fifth grade in Prosser, sixth grade in Wapato and junior high in Sunnyside.
There will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wanda Winona Smith
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Wanda Winona Smith, 85, of Yakima died Tuesday, October 16 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mrs. Smith was born in Banner County, Neb., and lived in Goldendale for 22 years. She and her husband owned three Wild Bill's Markets in Kennewick and Richland. For the past five years, she lived in Yakima.
Survivors include two sons, Michael Smith of Covington, Wash., and Mark Smith of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a daughter, Juanita Beetchenow of Yakima; a sister, Louise Grooms of Spokane; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at Central Lutheran Church. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in City View Cemetery, Pasco.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Reese
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YAKIMA - Charles E. Reese died October 15, 2007 in Yakima, WA. Chuck was born in Clinton, IN September 22, 1931. He joined the Army as a young man where he served tours of duty all over the world. He also served during the Korean War. After a distinguished career in the Army, Chuck worked for Boise Cascade for many years before retiring. He also put his military background to good use by volunteering for the Sheriff's Reserve for over 8 years.
Chuck was very active in the Yakima Valley Horseman association, serving as its president for several years. He greatly loved to fish and could be found pursuing his passion on many of the rivers in the Yakima area. He loved to golf, bowl, and play poker; he was a great gamesman.
Chuck dearly loved his family and most of his life was spent in devotion to caring for them as much as possible. Chuck is survived by his loving wife, Patricia, their wonderful daughter, Sadie and her children, Amanda and August. He also has two loving daughters, Diane and Cindy, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren; he is pre-deceased by his son Steven and two of his brothers, John and Phil. He is survived by his brother, Robert Castle, as well as his nieces and nephew, Janelle, Shelley and Christopher. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
There will be a gathering in his memory at his home this Saturday, October 27th at 2:00 PM. Inquiries may be directed to Valley Hills Funeral Home.
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Reginald E. Sabol, 76, of Yakima died Monday, Oct. 15 at Summitview Health Care Center.
Mr. Sabol was born in Great Falls, Mont. He worked in construction and as a mathematics teacher.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Sabol of Yakima; a daughter, Jenny Sabol of Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Frank Flynn of Helena, Mont., and Douglas Sabol of San Antonio, Texas; and a sister, Marcia Kozik of Great Falls, Mont.
A memorial service will be in Montana at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Michael J. Williams, 62, of Yakima died Monday at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mr. Williams was born in Prosser. He was employed at CWI Security.
Survivors include a daughter, Janna Huggins of Clinton, Mo.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Francisco Valdovinos, 70, of Grandview died Sunday, Oct. 14 at his home.
Mr. Valdovinos was born in Michoacan, Mexico. He worked in agriculture.
Survivors include his wife, Josefina Valdovinos of Grandview; two daughters, Maria Guadalupe Valdovinos and Lorena de Jesus Valdovinos, both of Grandview; a sister, Maria Valdovinos of Mexico; and five brothers, Ramon Valdovinos, Jose Valdovinos, Pedro Valdovinos, Alberto Valdovinos and Luis Valdovinos, all of Mexico.
Viewing will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17 with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel in Sunnyside. Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, with burial to follow at the Prosser Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Emiliano Gonzalez
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GRANGER - It is with great sadness that the family of Emiliano Gonzalez Tamez Sr. announces his passing on Sunday, October 14, 2007 at the age of 68 years.
Emiliano was born in Valadesses Tamaulipas, Mexico on October 3, 1940 to Roman and Macedonia Gonzalez. Emiliano and Jesusa were married June 14, 1969 in Toppenish, Washington. Their family was blessed with four boys and one girl. He is survived by: his loving wife of 38 years Jesusa Gonzalez, his son Emiliano Jr. 37, of Bakersfield, CA, daughter Sandy 36 of San Diego, CA, son Arnoldo 35, of Dallas, TX, son Oscar 32 and fiance Belinda Pasillas of Dallas, TX, Danny 28 and fiance Tommie Jo Adkison of Yakima, WA and 10 grandchildren and two great granddaughters: Dora Gonzalez, Emily Gonzalez, Cassandra Gonzalez, Arnoldo Christeano Gonzalez, Hector Gonzalez, Jasmine Gonzalez, Danyl Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Isiah Gonzalez, Rylee Gonzalez, Clarissa and Monique Gonzalez.
Emiliano worked as a laborer in agriculture to support his family throughout the years. Emiliano Sr. enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and visiting with friends and neighbors. He will be missed. Emiliano was preceded in death by his parents Roman and Macedonia Gonzalez.
Viewing will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 607 2nd Ave in Zillah, WA, Saturday October 20, 2007 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
"Our father is gone, but will never be forgotten. We love you, and you will forever be in our hearts."
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Marion Alberta
Monter Hessey
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NACHES - Marion Alberta Monter was born on March 31, 1916, the 3rd child of Albert Victor & Ruth Buckingham Monter. She died on Oct. 11, 2007 in Naches. She grew up in Yakima, where the family operated a chicken hatchery on Lincoln Ave. Marion graduated from Yakima High School & Yakima Business College. She worked at the Naches Ranger Station during World War II. She was bookkeeper & office manager for Gilbert Orchards in Wiley City for over 40 years.
She was a member of Cascadians for many years & served as secretary & treasurer of the club. She married Charles (Chuck) Hessey in 1959 & they skied & hiked much of the Cascade Mountains together. Marion was an excellent skier. They were part owners of the Gold Hill Cabin, a rustic log cabin in the mountains near Chinook Pass. They invited Cascadian groups to ski or snowshoe in to the cabin on several weekends every winter for many years. Marion did the cooking on a wood stove & was famous for her sumptuous turkey dinners.
Chuck died on Jan. 12, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, her brothers John and Walter and her nephew Phil Dahl. She is survived by sister Ruth (Sandy) Sanderson and a nephew John Monter. A service will be held at the Nile Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 11:00 A.M.
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Ralph Eli Lamb, 80, of Yakima died Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Lamb was born in Priest River, Idaho, and came to Yakima in 1968. He drove a truck for Central Pre-Mix for 16 years.
Survivors include a son, Steven Lamb of Missoula, Mont.; two daughters, Gail Sousley of Humble, Texas, and Tami Lamb-Bolm of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a sister, Margaret Boger of Lewiston, Idaho; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services.
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Kathy Jean Smith
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In loving and fond memory of Kathy Jean Smith, 11/03/1954 to 10/10/2007
She passed away at 6:25 AM on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 in Virginia Mason Hospital after a battle with cancer, and she went home to be with her Lord and Savior – Jesus Christ. Her devoutness of faith and her strength given of the Lord allowed her to join the Lord without fear. There are those who will miss her, but take comfort in knowing that she is now with the Lord and no longer in pain.
To say that she is one of the strongest and most honorable women that I have known would not do her justice. She was devoted in her faith in the Lord and a loving wife.
Kathy was born in Columbus, Kansas and moved to Yakima, Washington in 1965. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1973. She has worked in the electronics industry mostly; in companies like Tektronics, Epson Portland, Inc., and Irwin Research and Development to name a few. She has always received high honors and accolades for any position that she held. The last few years she has been in customer support for Tree Top, Inc. in Selah, Washington.
She loved the outdoors as well, with hobbies such as Horseback riding and Bicycling. She won a few ribbons for her riding skill on the horse, and was able to complete many sanctioned rides such as the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic, and the Rainier Ale Metric Century. Because of her many talents and abilities, she will be very sorely missed.
Surviving her are husband, Mitchell Smith; parents, Marlene Amos and Robert Amos; a brother, Jerry Amos, all of Yakima; and two sisters, Gina Blomberg in Vancouver, Washington, and Sherry Harris in Wichita, Kansas.
Since Kathy was a member of this church in her honor a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Chapel Yakima Valley; 1021 S. 40th Avenue, Suite 7; Yakima, WA 98902. (Ph. 509-249-1464) There will be a reception afterwards for friends and family to honor Kathy. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Loretta Fern Charlet, 66, of Yakima died Wednesday, October 10 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Charlet was born in Boone County, Iowa, and had lived in Naches and Ellensburg. She had been employed as a licensed practical nurse.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Hedlund of Nevada, Iowa, David Hedlund of Perry, Iowa, and Gary Hedlund of Story City, Iowa; a brother, Dennis Charlet of Yakima; five sisters, Sheryl Davis of Naches, Sheila Gawlick of Selah, Corinne Charlet and Tina Beck, both of Yakima, and Charlotte Groenig of Longview, Wash.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 12 at Memorial Bible Church in Gleed.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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H. J. "Jack" LaRue died peacefully Monday, October 8, 2007, at home. He was 80.
Jack was born in Moscow, Idaho and has lived in the Yakima Valley for more than 60 years. He was in the Navy during World War II and served for 30 years on the Yakima Police Department retiring in 1983 at the Chief of Police. An avid outdoorsman, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trap shooting throughout his life.
He is survived by his wife, Lois I. LaRue of Yakima; a son, Stephen L. LaRue of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; a daughter, Felicia K. Ney of Stafford, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Michael LaRue, Sarah Ney and Andrew Ney.
At his request, thre will be no services. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made the the National Kidney Foundation.
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Velma Jean Brown
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Velma Jean Brown of Yakima, WA passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2007 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband Delmar. She is survived by her brother George Allison of Pasco, her daughter Jeanne Jones of Toppenish and son Dane Brown of Hanford, Ca. along with six grandchildren and one great grandson along with a large extended family.
Born in Union Gap March 12, 1928 she and her beloved husband Delmar lived and farmed in the Yakima Valley at Harrah and later at Sunnyside. She loved fishing, camping and traveling with family and friends. Velma loved listening to her collection of country music.
The family wishes to thank Memorial Hospice for their kind delivery of care.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. At her request there will be no services. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Yakima County Senior Nutrition and Memorial Home Care Services.
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Socorro Lepez, 43, of Albany, Ga., died Saturday, October 6, 2007.
Mr. Lepez was born in Coalcoman, Mexico, and had lived in Sunnyside for 27 years before moving to Georgia in 2003. He worked in agriculture.
Survivors include his parents, Teodoro and Gregoria Lepez of Sunnyside; his wife, Conception Cortez of Albany; two daughters, Maria Lepez and Elvida Lepez of Albany; two sisters, Gracia Lepez of Sunnyside and Patricia Lepez of the Tri-Cities; and two brothers, Jose Lepez of Seattle and Alicio Lepez of Sunnyside.
Viewing will be from 1 to 8 p.m., Thursday, October 11 at the Sunnyside Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, with a rosary at 6 p.m. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday, October 12 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will follow in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Dallas Verl Hake
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Dallas V. Hake, 80, of Yakima, passed away on October 6, 2007, at home. He was born on February 28, 1927 in Wapato, to Bert and Roxcia (Ingalls) Hake. He was the youngest of four children.
Before completing his last year at Wapato High School, he entered the U. S. Coast Guard. He was on leave and returned to graduate with the class of 1945.
Upon completion of his military service, Dallas returned to the Yakima Valley. He married Jeanne Mayfield on October 3, 1946, in Wapato, where they settled and raised their three daughters, Dallas, Karen and Lynn.
Mr. Hake was employed at the U. S. Post Office, retiring at the age of 55. He also spent many years working for his good friend Mervin King, at King’s Plumbing, in Wapato.
Dallas was a member of the Cascadians and Central Washington Mountain Rescue. He enjoyed the many wonderful friendships of his fishing, hiking and camping companions and backyard neighbors. Dallas was a dedicated man who actively participated in the activities of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He filled their lives with many wonderful memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ennis, his sister Nellie Yearout, and his daughter, Lynn Zoglman. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, daughters Dallas Stromme (Ron) and Karen Labbee (Dan), brother Robert (Evelyn), seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
No formal services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Washington Mountain Rescue, c/o Lynn Buchanan, 115 West D Street, Yakima, WA 98902.
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Margie Schatz
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YAKIMA - Margie Schatz of Yakima, 75, died Friday, October 5, 2007 at Memorial Hospital. She was born in Arkansas and moved to Yakima in 1955. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, LeRoy; 3 children, Lee Schatz and wife Fiona of New Zealand, Linda Switzer and husband Jerry of Selah, Larry Schatz and wife Cindy of Germany; her mother Bessie Gostnell; two sisters Kay Thompson and husband Larry of Yakima and Janie Van Patten and husband Danny of Utah; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
Instead of flowers you are asked to donate to the Arthritis Foundation or to the charity of your choice.
At her request, there will be no formal services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Glenda Mae Noble
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YAKIMA - Glenda Mae Noble, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at Willow Springs Care Center.
Glenda was born in Yakima on Nov. 13, 1970. She graduated from A.C. Davis High School June, 1990.
Preceded in death by her father, Paul Hellums, who passed March 22, 1992.
Her hobbies were fishing, crocheting, and being with her family and friends.
She was the ambassador for the March of Dimes in 1978.
Glenda also participated in the Yakima Special Olympics in the 1980's.
Glenda was married to Jim Noble, also of Yakima, on Feb. 11, 1994.
She was a member of the LDS Mormon Church and was loved by her church family.
Survived by her husband, Jim Noble of Yakima, her mother, Linda Hellums, her brother, Paul Hellums, Jr. and sister, Cheyenne Broyles, all of Yakima. Also numerous aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at the LDS Church on 4307 Englewood at 3:00 PM Friday, Oct. 5, 2007.
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Esther N. Febus
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TOPPENISH - Esther N. Febus, age 88 passed away September 30, 2007.
She was born May 3, 1919 in St. Clair, Missouri to Philip A. and Nina Harrison Jones. After moving to Toppenish in 1936 she met and married Harold Febus August 1, 1938. They lived in Washington all their lives. She was basically a homemaker but she worked outside the home part time. While living several years in Brewster, Washington she became very involved in the American Legion Auxiliary and held offices in that organization. She and Harold always had a flagpole at their home to display the American flag. She loved flowers and always had a nice yard.
She is survived by one son, Robert Febus in Portland, Oregon and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, two sisters and three brothers.
At her request there will be no service.
Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral, Zillah.
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Darrell Richard Lester, 87, of Yakima died Monday, Sept. 30 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mr. Lester was born in Sultan, Wash., and lived in Seattle before moving to Yakima in 1983. He worked for Greyhound as a driver for 45 years.
Survivors include five children, Michele K. Dickens of Woodinville, Wash., Dennis D. Lester of Yakima, Steven D. Lester, Craig C. Lester and Evelyn E. Lester, all of Seattle; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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