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Gary Lee Miller, 55, of Cle Elum died Friday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Miller was born in Yakima.
There are no known surviving family members.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Edgar Charley Cone, 72, of Yakima died Friday, Oct. 31, 2007 at home in Yakima.
Edgar workedas as a nursing home cook.
He is survived by two brothers, Homer of Yakima and Raymond of White Swan; and two sisters, Juanita Cone of Wapato and Marie Scott of Yakima.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturady, Nov. 15. Please call the family for directions.
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Terry Lee Laws
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ORLANDO, FL - Terry Lee Laws, 49, of Yakima passed away peacefully in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, October 28. Terry was born on January 15, 1959 in Toppenish.
He is survived by: three daughters Rena Leonard (Erik) of Pasco, Sara Fortier (Michael) of Dayton, Traci Stout (Jared) of Selah, and one son, Terry Laws, Jr of Seattle and four grandchildren.
He is also survived by: four sisters, Loretta Stewart and Debra Larsen (Dennis) of Yakima, Velma Graves (Lionel) of Pomeroy, Helen Osborne (Ken) of E. Wenatchee and two brothers: John Laws, Jr (Martha) of Chester, AR and A. Mike Laws (Cathy) of Zillah and Larry Stewart of Zillah. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. His mother and father, John and Ruth Laws are deceased.
Terry was truly a "jack of all trades" and could fix anything. His employment included working at Jeld Wen, Can AM, and Heritage Theatre.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah with a dinner following at the American Legion Hall. Condolences can be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com
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Dorothy Gilman
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Dorothy Gilman, 72, of Yakima, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Gilman was born July 10, 1936 in Moran, Kansas. She spent her professional life as a teacher.
Dorothy was not a selfish person. She thought of others before herself. She was always happy and always had a smile on her face. She never said anything bad about anyone and helped whomever she could help. Dorothy was a strong, kind and loveable person. She strongly believed in God and she always said there was a reason for everything, we may not know the reason, but God knows. She believed that and always left everything in God’s hands.
We wish you were still here with us and we could see your smiling face. You’re now one of God’s beautiful angels and are watching over us and helping us once again.
She is survived by her loving husband, Otto; her mother, Thelma Manbeck of Kansas; three sons, William L. Gilman of Selah, and Howard and Rickie Benbrook, both of Tieton; a daughter, Debra Chism of Florida; two brothers, Clyde and Richard Manbeck, both of Kansas; six sisters, Mary Clay, Lucille McLanahan, Ida Andrews, Ruth Wools and Beth Prock, all of Kansas and Barbara Johnson of Texas; six grandchildren, Kristal Benbrook, Bob Gilman, Bill Gilman, Chris Chism, Michael Chism and Tim Chism; and nine great-grandchildren, Makayla and Katelyn Thompson, Grayson, Reese, Crue, Tieg and Cole Gilman, and Dominic and Isaac Chism.
She was preceded in death by her lovely daughter, Connie Jo Benbrook; her father, Henry Everett Manbeck; and her sister, Carolyn McGuffin.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the funeral home with burial to follow in West Hills Memorial Park. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
We love you very much and miss you with all our hearts!
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Opal Joan Jackson, 84, of Zillah died Sunday, Oct. 26 in Yakima.
Mrs. Jackson was born in Timmish Mountain, Okla.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Jackson; a son, Robert Jackson; a daughter, Diane Donaldson, all of Zillah; a sister, Dorothy Erksleiven of Seattle; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday. Oct. 30 in the Zillah Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Joel (Bob) Hadeen
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SPOKANE - Robert Joel (Bob) Hadeen, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2008 in Spokane, WA. Bob was born in Dawson County, Nebraska on March 29, 1924, the son of Joel A. Hadeen and Laura May Knox.
One of Bob's greatest joys was receiving pictures and hearing from his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had a passion for raising and showing Arabian horses. He was a people person and enjoyed helping others. He worked in the clothing business for many years. Bob was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In later years Bob also enjoyed doing geneology work. He served in the Armed Forces during W.W.II.
Preceding him in death were parents Joel and Laura Hadeen, third wife; Getha, brother; Ray Hadeen, and sister; Illa Richards. He is survived by his companion; Carla Reeme, daughters; Toni Levitt (Bob) of Philadelphia, PA, Colleen Gray (Rulon) of Othello, WA, Doreen Fife (Terry) of Bellingham, WA, Bobbie Beesley (Clayton) of Weiser, ID; Lisa Roach (Lonnie) of Idaho Falls, ID, 19 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren.
Mr. Hadeen will be buried at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens in Sunnyside. The family has entrusted Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside with funeral arrangements. You may send condolences to the Hadeen family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Dawn Marie Mendoza, 44, of Selah died Friday, October 24.
Ms. Mendoza was born in Chicago, and lived here for over 28 years. She worked as a CNA in Yakima.
Survivors include a son, David Cardenas of Pasco; four daughters, Rebecca Cardenas of Clarkston, Idaho, Deanna Mendoza, Valena Mendoza and Olivia Mendoza, all of Mattawa; four brothers, Frank Peterson, Mark Peterson and J.J. Peterson of Erie, Pa., and Michael Peterson of Italy; and one grandchild.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 1 at Sherman Memorial Park (Nob Hill Boulevard, across from Kmart in Yakima).
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Joe Herrera
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Our beloved father, Joe Herrera, passed away early Friday morning after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer. Dad was in the presence of family at the time of his passing.
Joe was born on December 25th 1926 in Casper, Wyoming to John and Ruth Herrera. He was one of seven children. When Joe was a teenager his family moved from Wyoming to the Yakima Valley. It was there that he met and married Bernice Pino Herrera. Joe and Bernice lived in Toppenish and settled in Zillah to raise their family Joe, Jim, Sandra and Steven.
Joe often reminisced about the olden days and how tough it was. Mom and dad often used to compare notes on their experiences about his time in Wyoming, the people they knew and the in hospitable winters. Joe's strong work ethic began as a young man when he worked in the beet fields. Calling in sick was not an option when you supported a family back in those days. He took those early work lessons with him and applied them to 40 years of construction work. Dad had many colorful stories about his work life. Construction work lead him on a journey where he worked on many of the dams in Oregon and Washington and finally Hanford. Joe worked as a sand blaster, a foreman and general foreman at Hanford where he supervised and coordinated the pouring of cement. Dad's supervision skills were well known and respected. He was known to be tough, demanding, and ornery as the day is long but one you wanted on the job.
After a very successful (40 year) career, Joe retired to work on his many interests and hobbies. He loved to work on his yard, play Yahtzee with mom, walk, have coffee with his buddies, and watch old movies (the Cutting Edge was his favorite). He was the prime benefactor of mom's cooking. Mom could cook and dad could put it away! Dad was an extrovert that had no trouble finding people to talk with. He was always an upbeat and positive man that never complained. Above all, Joe's greatest interest and greatest love was his family. Anything that involved his family was when he was at his happiest. He especially enjoyed when the entire family vacationed together at the Oregon beach. He loved the beautiful views, laughter, teasing, good food, and time spent together. Words cannot describe how much he was loved and will be missed.
Survivors include three sons, Joe (Debbie) Herrera of Redding CA, Jim (Kathy) Herrera of Olympia WA, Steven (Teresa) Herrera of Yakima WA; a daughter, Sandra Herrera of Yakima WA; six grand children Rachel Herrera, Jennifer Herrera, Melissa Herrera, Nick Howle, Lisa Howle, Isabella Herrera; seven great grand children Damon Herrera, Winter Baker, Lillian Struble, Gabrielle Herrera, Matthew Phipps, Austin Phipps, Logan Phipps; one brother John Herrera: five sisters Mary Leija, Ramona Del Villar, Shirley Padilla, Henry Alvarez and Ruth Juarez.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10-5pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 at 10:00am at Resurrection Catholic Church in Zillah. Burial will follow in the Zillah Cemetery. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com
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Roy Carl Ettlin, 73, of Yakima passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at home.
Mr. Ettlin was born August 21, 1935. He served four years in the U.A. Air Force. He later joined the Army National Guard where he served for 20 years, retiring as a Tech Sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, Karen of Yakima and a daughter, Debbie Ettlin of Omaha, NE.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Gene Hauver
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PORTLAND, OR - Gene Hauver, 81, of Grandview, passed away in Portland, OR following a short illness. Gene was born in Phillipsburg, Kansas on March 8, 1927 and moved to Prosser, WA in 1936. He attended various schools in Washington and graduated from Yakima Senior High School. He worked at Valley Iron Works part time while attending High School.
Gene served in the U.S. Navy, and on June 22, 1956 he married Rita Temple in Yakima, WA. In 1966 they bought a farm in Grandview, raising cows, calves and alfalfa. Son Gary took over the work on the farm a few years ago. Gene also worked at Hanford, first with J.A. Jones, then General Electric, and finally retired from Battelle N.W. in 1988. Gene was a very hard worker, a loving husband to Rita, and a devoted father to Glen and Gary. He loved his family ver much, helping them in any way he could, teaching them what he had learned.
Gene is survived by his wife Rita, 2 sons, Gary (Lorena) Hauver, and Glenn (Cheryl) Hauver, all of Grandview, WA. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Alan, Aric (Brooke) Christy, P.J. (Tiffeny) and Jenna Rose and great-grandchildren: Phenex, Cannon, Carter, Chloe and Autum. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and one brother.
Memorial services for Gene Hauver will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
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Rodolfo R. Bass
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TOPPENISH - Rodolfo Rolando Bass Sr., 76, our beloved father and grandpa departed from this earth and made his journey into heaven this past Tuesday evening in the presence of his family at Toppenish Community Hospital.
Rodolfo Rolando Bass Sr., of Toppenish was born in Nueva Rosita, Mexico, September 11, 1932 to Armandina Hernandez and Cornelius Bass. Rodolfo entered the United States December 8, 1953 with his wife, Maria Bass, and his mother, Armandina. He worked the fields of Idaho, California, and Washington. In 1967 he settled down in Harrah. There he raised his eight children and later, his grandchildren. Rodolfo continued to work in the fields until 1987. He then worked for AlWood components until his retirement in 1995. Rodolfo was a very hard worker and enjoyed the presence of his family. He loved to tease his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His personality and humor will be deeply missed. His values and beliefs are instilled in the lives he touched.
Rodolfo is survived by his sons; Armando Bass of Texas, Rudy Bass of Harrah, and Albert Bass of Zillah, daughters; Mercedes (Herminio) Cervantes of Toppenish, Frances Perez of Harrah, Rosemary (Juventino) Romero of Zillah, Mary Bass of Wapato, Lupe (Roy) Anderson of Yakima, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife; Maria, mother; Armandina, step-father; Jose Benevidez, and father; Cornelius.
His family would like to thank the staff at Toppenish Nursing and Rehab Center for his care. At his request, there will be no formal services but instead a grave site gathering at a later date for close family.
The family has entrusted Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory with funeral arrangements. You may send condolences to the Bass family at valleyhillsfh.com.
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John Wesley Bunyan, 67, of Selah died Tuesday, Oct. 21 at home.
Mr. Bunyan was born and raised in Los Angeles and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He came to the Selah area in 1984, where he worked as a self-employed truck driver.
Survivors include a son, Christopher Lee Bunyan of Selah.
At his request, no formal services will be held.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Edna I. Nance, 72, of Yakima died Tuesday, October 21 at Garden Village.
Mrs. Nance was born in Kennewick. She worked as a hairdresser, first at Summitview Manor for about three years, and then at Golden Eagle Retirement Home for 20 years. She later owned and operated a house- cleaning business.
Survivors include her husband, Charles Nance of Yakima; a daughter, Rebekah Nance of Yakima; a brother, Chuck Clapp of California; and three sisters, Esther Young of Yakima, Carol Smith of California and Dorothea Gerlitz of Canada.
A memorial service is pending at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah's Witnesses, 96th and Summitview avenues, Yakima.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Leo Gene Kelley, 81, of Toppenish died Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Mr. Kelly was born in Ryder, N.D., and came to the Yakima Valley in 1947, settling in Toppenish. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Kelley of Toppenish; two sons, Kim Kelley of Granger and David Hoyt of Richland; two daughters, Kathleen Skaug of Soap Lake, Wash., and Jayne Hoyt of Zillah; a brother, Richard Kelley of Toppenish; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct.25 in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah.
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Lois Marie Gray
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Lois Marie Gray, age 85, went home to Heaven on October 20, 2008.
She was born on October 15, 1923 in Flippin, Arkansas to William Austin and Nancy Velma Black.
On December 20, 1945 she married George W. Gray. They had a loving marriage for almost 64 years. In 1949 they moved to the Yakima area where they have lived since that time.
Lois was a longtime member of Gleed Valley Church and Stone Church of Yakima. She loved camping and hiking with her family and grandchildren. She traveled with her senior citizen church group and made a missionary trip to the Marshall Islands. Most of all she enjoyed taking care of her family and home.
She is survived by her husband, George; one daughter, Joyce Walkup (Ernest) and one son, Kenneth Gray (Kathy); three grandchildren, Leslie Wheeler (Kyle), Erin Williams (Adam) and Jason Gray, all of Yakima, and one brother, Homer Black of Yellville, Arkansas. A special thank you is extended to her sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Herbert Guthrie and friends Braz and Alma Crow for their support.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, William Austin and Velma Black; three brothers, Troy Black, Nathan Black and John G. Black; and by one infant daughter, Wanda Sue Gray.
Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 22, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. For those wishing to attend, a graveside service will be held at Terrace Heights Memorial Park at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday October 23, 2008, followed by a celebration of life service at 10:30 a.m. at the Stone Church, 3303 Englewood Avenue in Yakima. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Dorothy A. Schubert, 78, passed away on October 18, 2008 in Yakima. She was born on August 5, 1930 in Baker, Oregon to William and Hulda (Scantlin) Price.
Mrs. Schubert was born in Baker, Oregon and moved with her family to Seattle, where she received her schooling and business education. She married John W. Schubert of Seattle, and worked with him in their various business enterprises in Seattle and Yakima. The Schuberts have lived in Yakima since 1976.
She is survived by her husband John W. Schubert and daughter Pamela Bristow both of Yakima; her sister Darylene Dodge of Vancouver WA; stepsons Douglas Bristow of Sumner WA and Alan and Kurtis Schubert both of Seattle and stepdaughter Robin Nelson of Seattle.
There will be no services at her request.
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Maria Guadalupe Rivera of Mabton was born and died Friday, Oct. 17, 2008 at Sunnyside Community Hospital in Sunnyside.
Maria is survived by her parents, Pedro Balzia and Zenaida Rivera and two brothers and sisters.
No services were held.
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Ashlee Ivy Ann Wimbs, 29, of Union Gap died Friday, Oct. 10 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Yakima.
Survivors include three sisters, Taylee Wimbs, Amber Martinez and Hillary Wimbs, all of Union Gap; and a brother, Shane Gaddis of Toppenish.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Lighthouse United Pentecostal Church in Wapato.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima is in charge of the arrangements.
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PROSSER - Bernadine E. Hall, age 97 of Prosser, WA passed away at her home Wednesday, October 15, 2008. Bernadine was born September 26, 1911 in Outlook, WA to Joseph and Maria Beutel who were pioneer homesteaders in the Yakima Valley. She attended Liberty Grade School and graduated from Granger High School in 1930. On June 28, 1935 Bernadine married Luther Hall of Zillah, WA. They spent the next eight years living, working, and starting a family in various towns in Washington. In 1943 they settled for good on the small farm in Zillah that we all knew as home. Mom would sometimes work seasonally in local fruit warehouses and a time in the office of the Granger School District, but her primary job was always her family.
Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Hall, her father and mother, Joseph and Maria Beutel, two brothers, Jack and Fred Beutel, and a sister, Alice Beutel.
Bernadine is survived by a daughter; Adele (Jack) Scott of Shelton, WA, three sons; Edward (Joanne) of Covington, WA, Douglas (Gloria) of Grandview, WA, and Denis (Bernadette) of Palisades, Idaho, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory may make a contribution in her name to Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Road, Sunnyside, WA 98944.
There will be at her request a graveside service for family and close friends on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Zillah Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
Quiet Life
I would go quietly when life is done;
No wild applause for certain,
when the sun will sink in sudden twilight
like a breath which now is sign of life
but stops in death
I would go quietly let swinging door close gently,
softly as it has before when dear ones left;
and I, dear heart, shall leave
My love with you; and you must never grieve
The family of Bernadine has entrusted her funeral arrangements to Valley Hills Funeral Home. You may also send condolences to the Hall family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Elinor Hatch, 94, passed away on October 14, 2008 in Yakima. She was born on January 22, 1914 in Duluth, Minnesota to Harvey and Sophie Watkins. She worked as a secretary for the Tieton Irrigation District for many years.
She is survived by her son Charles Hatch of Kennewick and by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
At her request no formal services will be held.
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Robert Morris Greenig, 47, of Selah died Tuesday, October 14 at Parkside Nursing Care Center.
Mr. Greenig was born in Seattle. He had been employed as a cook.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Thrasher of Selah; and three sisters, Kathy Bailey of Yakima, Shelly Sosa of Seattle and Colleen Apodaca of Arizona.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
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Violet Elizabeth Hartge, 87, of Yakima died Monday, October 13 at Crescent Health Care.
She was born in New York Mills, Minn. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Erich Hartge of Los Angeles; a daughter, Nina Segger of Yakima; two sisters, Faye Smetanka of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Joyce Virnala of Norwalk, Calif.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Chelsea Mae Garner
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Chelsea Mae Garner, 21, of Yakima completed her earthly journey on Sunday morning, October 12, 2008. She brought such laughter and joy for twenty-one years; and now the greater the love, the deeper the heartache.
Chelsea was born in Sunnyside, WA on September 7, 1987 and grew up in Zillah. Her exuberance overflowed from earliest childhood and continued to blossom throughout the years. Her flair for the dramatic led to involvement in several theater productions at Zillah High School. Chelsea was blessed with a beautiful voice and was selected for the all-state choir. Running was another great joy. She was chosen as co-captain of her ZHS cross-country team, which won the state title. Her zeal for running continued at Spokane Falls Community College.
In recent years all of Chelsea's talents and energy converged in a great passion for swing dancing. She was a phenomenal dancer and was actively pursuing a career as an instructor. The Zillah Swing Kids will never forget her. She was also a ray of sunshine to customers and coworkers at Yesterday's Village and the Buhrmaster Baking Co.
Chelsea was a legendary bargain hunter, always blessing her housemates with "amazing" treasures for their common household and wardrobe. But people were the true treasures in her life. She touched us in extraordinary, unforgettable ways. And now we have treasure in heaven.
Chelsea is survived by her father; Joe Garner, of Zillah (and Kelly Mattingley), her mother; Teri Garner, of Yakima (and Ed Hixson), and brother; Jeremy Garner, of Zillah. Her grandparents are William and Rollie Mae Garner, Margie and Ivan Hogg, and Norman Weathers. She is also survived by great grandmother; Faye Weathers, three uncles, four aunts, many cousins... and Biscuit (the Jack Russell Terrier).
Viewing will be on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel from 1 to 7 p.m. Chelsea's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Church of the Nazarene in Zillah with burial to follow at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima. In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to contribute to a fund established to help with expenses, please contact Key Bank in Zillah at (509) 829-5200. You may also send condolences to the Garner family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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David William Wayne Tongate
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UNION GAP - David William Wayne Tongate, 38, of Union Gap, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2008. He was born December 2, 1969 to Marlayna "Tongate" Drake and Kenith Kreiginburger in Yakima, WA. He was raised by his grandparents, William and Josephine Tongate.
He was educated in and graduated from Wapato. He lettered in cross country. He received achievement awards in art and foreign languages. He went on to attend YVCC. He did missionary work in Mexico. While growing up he loved to play little league baseball. He loved to hunt and was a great collector of comics. He also loved going to movies.
Bill worked as a server/cook in the Yakima area. He enjoyed his job because he was able to meet new people.
He is survived by his mother, Marlayna Drake of Yakima, father Kenith Kreiginburger of Yakima, sisters Sheila Valdez of Wapato, Frances Drake of Vancouver, WA, brother Torin Clinton of Denver, Colorado, two nephews, six nieces, and one great nephew; and his life-long best friend Mike Brown, who was God-sent.
He was preceded in death by William "Dude" Tongate, Josephine C. Tongate, and Wayne Tongate.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wed., October 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 2706 2nd St., Union Gap.
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Lynette Cheryl Young
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YAKIMA - Lynette Cheryl Young, 61, of Gleed, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Lynette was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Yakima to Lorain and Letitia (Fauver) Blaine. She married Robert Young in July 1966, and they made their home in Gleed. She enjoyed her job and retired from Allen Brothers Warehouse.
Lynette's home was a neighborhood home, as she loved children and they loved her. She was a baseball coach and scorekeeper from 1969 until her passing, and her yard was the home of many a game. She loved camping, especially at Clear Lake. She also enjoyed her crafts, and made her craft room into a special place to work. She enjoyed scrapbooking, cards, and made decorative bags which were sold and the proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society. She was very supportive of the cancer society.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert of Gleed; a son, David and wife Brenda Young of Yakima; two daughters, Trisha and husband Larry Witham of Hermiston, OR and Jamie and husband Richard Cravey of Selah; three brothers, Mike, Larry and Stanley Blaine, all of Yakima; a sister, Bev McGonagle of Yakima; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Tanner and Gracie.
At Lynette's request, a private family service will be held at a later date. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Domingo Ochoa, Sr., 62 of Sunnyside passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Yakima. Mr. Ochoa was born in Michoacan, Mexico and worked as a farm laborer in the Yakima Valley.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria of Sunnyside; three daughters, Sylvia Camberos, and Leticia and Yvonne Ochoa, all of Sunnyside; two sons, Domingo Ochoa, Jr. and Johnny J. Ochoa, both of Oregon City, OR; two brothers, Marcial and Desiderio Ochoa, both of Mexico; three sisters, Eulalia Madrigal of Sunnyside, Fidela Zapien of Modesto, CA and Josephina Ochoa of Yakima; and three grandchildren.
Viewing and Rosary were held Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Valley Hills Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
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Lavone B. Stonecipher passed away on October 9, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Von was born on November 9, 1921 in Pyatt, Arkansas to Franklin and Carrie (Waters) Stonecipher. His early years were spent on the family farm in Arkansas with his brothers and sisters. Those wonderful memories and great stories lasted for 86 years.
Like many depression-era children, he was forced to quit school early and work to support the family. His lack of formal education was more than compensated for by his work ethic and drive to succeed. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army in New Guinea, Luzon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the Philippine Liberation. He was awarded the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Von left the Service on January 6, 1946 at Ford Bliss, Texas. He returned to Arkansas and married Vernie Markle on November 26, 1946. Together they followed other relatives to Washington State, where they worked long hours in the fruit business and were able to start their own farm which today is proudly owned and operated by his son Don and grandson Brent Stonecipher.
Von and Vernie’s family was started by the birth of a son, Don, on May 13, 1954, followed by a daughter, Sharon, on June 22, 1957. The family has lived on the apple orchard in Tieton for the past 44 years.
Lavone loved the family farm and working the orchards. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with family and friends. While Don and Sharon were growing up most summers included a “road trip” to Arkansas that was always memorable, with very few stops along the way.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vernie; son Don (Pam) Stonecipher; daughter Sharon (Bob) Heer; two grandchildren, Mandy Stonecipher and grandson Brent (Jessica) Stonecipher, and by three great-grandchildren, Taya, Bodie and Trae. Other surviving family members include his brother Virgil (Audrice) Stonecipher of Harrison AR; sisters Obeta Smith of Siloam Springs, AR, Millie Parsley of Lead Hill, AR; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Oleatha Underwood of Yakima, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Arlie Sterlin, Vesta, Elma and Areta Imogene.
Viewing will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday October 12, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2008 at West Hills Memorial Park. A gathering for all family and friends will follow at the Naches Heights Fire Station.
Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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David Romano, 48, of Cle Elum died Wednesday, October 8 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mr. Romano was born in Seattle. He worked as an asphalt painter.
Survivors include his father and stepmother, Tony Romano and Donna Romano of Cle Elum; a son, Craig Romano of Puyallup, Wash.; a daughter, Nichole Rarick of Tacoma; six brothers, Steven of Yakima, Ross and John of Cle Elum, Rex of Texas, Darren of Montana and Shawn of Washington; three sisters, Tamara Godfrey of Seattle, Shannen Leib of Hyak, Wash., and Deanna Romano of Easton, Wash.; and two grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
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Anntoinette RoseMerry Marshall
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Anntoinette RoseMerry Marshall, 23, of Grandview died Wednesday, October 8 in Toppenish.
She was born in Yakima.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Jane Johnson Marshall of Grandview; two daughters, Jadien Marshall-Ashby and Alexis Marshall-Ashby, both of Grandview; and two brothers, Daniel Marshall of San Andreas, Calif., and Christopher Marshall of Moxee.
A family memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of cremation arrangements.
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Virginia Kerl, 92 of Yakima passed away Tuesday, October 7 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Yakima.
Mrs. Kerl was a longtime resident of Yakima. She packed apples at Highland Fruit for over 30 years.
She is survived by a son, Ed Kerl of Hebo, OR; 3 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. At her request, no services will be held.
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Mayme Tomlinson
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PROSSER - Mayme A. Tomlinson passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Sun Terrace Assisted Living in Prosser at the age of 94. She was born May 9, 1914 in Callaway Nebraska to Edward and Cordelia Koch. She attended schools in Callaway and took a "Normal School" training course in high school and later taught four years in a country school for grades first thru eighth. She remarked that the eighth graders were taller than she was. She also completed two years of college and earned her Nebraska teaching certificate.
In 1936 she came to Sunnyside, Washington to visit her brother and met her future husband Bill Tomlinson. They were married in 1938 and made their first home in Sunnyside. Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 39 months in World War II. Mayme followed him from base to base until he shipped out to Okinawa. When Bill returned from the service, he and Mayme built and operated a neighborhood grocery store in Sunnyside from 1946 to 1947. Mayme also helped Bill�s aunt and uncle on their asparagus farm. In 1948 they moved to Grandview and operated a grocery store there until 1953, when Bill went into the car business. They also had a cherry orchard south of Grandview for a few years, where Mayme ran the picking crew. Daughter Kay was born in 1949 and daughter Susie in 1957. Mayme and Bill were married for 62 1/2 years.
Mayme was a homemaker and was active in the Grandview United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, served on various committees, made pies and potato salad (no small job) for the fair booth each summer, and served as wedding and reception coordinator for several years. She also spent sixteen years as a Campfire Leader, leading groups for both of her daughters and their friends. Mayme was an excellent seamstress making many beautiful clothes for her daughters and all sorts of creative craft items. After retirement, Mayme and Bill spent winters in Indio, California at the Happy Wanderer Park where they enjoyed traveling and making many new friends. Bill passed away in 2001. In 2004 Mayme moved to Sun Terrace Assisted Living where she enjoyed various activities, reading, and especially playing bingo.
Mayme is survived by daughter Kay Myers and husband John of Grandview, daughter Susie Robb and husband Rodney of Kennewick, grandson Jeff Myers of Las Vegas, granddaughter Ann Miller and husband Brandon of Waitsburg, nephew Rodney Koch and wife Susan of Vancouver and nephew Thurman Koch and wife Linda of Sunnyside.
A celebration of Mayme's life will be held Sunday, October 12 at 11:30 am at the Grandview United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in the Grandview cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Grandview United Methodist Church, 304 Ash, Grandview, WA 98930 or to Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Road, Sunnyside, WA 98944. Condolences can be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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TUKWILA - Faye Smith, 82, of Yakima, passed away Monday, October 6, 2008 at Regional Hospital in Tukwila, WA, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was born April 7, 1926 in Protem, Missouri to Lawrence and Arkie (Thorton) Ford. She moved with her family to Yakima in the fall of 1943. Faye met and married Henry Smith, Jr. in April 1946. Together, they made their home and raised their family in Yakima.
While raising her two children, Terry and Gloria, Faye worked in local warehouses as an apple packer. She had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time working in her yard and garden. After Henry passed away on January 11, 1966, her independent spirit prevailed. She enjoyed chopping her winter's wood supply, camping and fishing. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Pam Smith of Yakima; her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Carlos Gonzales of Zillah; her brother, Kirby Ford of Warren, OR; five sisters, Nadine Wandler, Sue Hill and Peggy Meikle, all of Yakima, Marcella Carter of Walnut Creek, CA and Barbara Lowrie of Glenoma, WA; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry, a brother, Russell Ford and two sisters, Wanda Young and Joyce Wolf.
Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with interment to follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Highline Regional Hospital in Tukwila, especially Carla for the excellent care Mom received, and the ICU staff at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mama, we're going to miss your beautiful blue eyes.
Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Lowell Edwin Evans
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TOPPENISH - Lowell Edwin Evans, 85, was born January 14, 1923 to Earl and Marguerite Evans. He was raised in Toppenish, WA and graduated from high school in 1941.
Lowell enjoyed participating in musicals, quartets, and playing varsity tennis. He was also a baritone soloist. After high school, he attended Central Washington University. While in college, he continued his love of music by participating in the college choir, quartets, and was a baritone soloist. He also played tennis and made the varsity tennis team as a freshman.
After college he worked for U & I Sugar Company and Delmonte until the fall of 1942 when he was drafted into the Army. He was a member of the 256 Military Police, 1st Army. While in the Army he was stationed and served in London as security at the Smith Square Building where Generals Eisenhower, Bradley, Hodges, and the King of England attended meetings. His Outfit went to Bristol, and then on through France, Belgium, and part of Germany. When the war started he was in Namur, Belgium and when the war finished his unit shipped out of Marseilles, France and returned to Boston.
When returning from war, he was honorably discharged and returned to work at the U & I Sugar Company for 34 years. He began his work there as a assistant chemist and with many hard years of work he had advanced to the plant's General Supervisor position, until it closed in February 1980.
He married Julia Kramer in 1950 and celebrated 50 years of marriage on February 17, 2000.
Lowell is survived by two sons, Gordon Evans and wife, Sharon, of Yakima, and Brian Evans and wife, Stella, of Sunnyside, one grandson Richard Evans of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his wife; Julia, who died June 24, 2000, sons; Stephen Evans, Edwin Evans, and daughter; Terry Evans.
Lowell was a long-time member of the Mt. Adams Country Club, the Toppenish Historical Society, and on the Toppenish Mural Board. He spent many years researching the murals to ensure they were historically correct. He also enjoyed photography, especially fall scenes, and said his best photo he took was of his four sons, ages 11, 10, 9, and 6 walking down a country road. It was a most important time in his life. Lowell was an active member of the Toppenish Methodist Church.
Lowell retained deep love and respect for his mother and father long after their passing for lovingly raising and providing for him through the 'great depression' and for sharing and teaching him the love of his Lord, Jesus Christ. Each night before going to sleep, Lowell read from his mother's Bible, still bearing the original soft leather cover that reminded him of his mother's gentle touch.
Visitation for Mr. Evans will be held at the Zillah Valley Hills Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 7, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lowell's funeral service will be at the Toppenish United Methodist Church located at 201 Beech Street at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. Burial will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish. Memorials may be made in Lowell's memory to the Toppenish Mural Society, Toppenish Historical Society, or The American Cancer Society. Condolences for the Evan's family may be sent at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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Dennis P. Auve, 67 of Centralia, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008 at home.
Dennis was born July 28, 1941 in Yakima to Gene and Alice Auve. He attended Marquette and College St. Martin in Olympia. He retired from CPS after working for the state of 37 years. He married Arlene Shafer August 11, 1983, and they have been together for 25 years. Dennis enjoyed fishing and loved his grandkids and being with them. He loved cooking.
Survivors include his love wife Arlene; seven sons, Dennis of Missouri, John of Moxee, Ryan of Texas, Gene of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, James of Centralia, Ray of Pennsylvania and Matthew of Chehalis; three daughters, Denise and Kathy of Tacoma and Laura of Canada; a brother, Fr. Perron Auve of Kennewick; a sisters, Mary-Alice Fontaine of Richland; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Viewing will be Friday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral home. Graveside services will be held Monday, October 20, 2008 at West Hills Memorial Park. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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James Cassin Dyer, 64, of Tieton, pased away Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at home.
James was born May 24, 1944 in Oakland, CA. He farmed in the Yakima Valley for many years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne Dyer of Tieton; a son, Robert Dyer of Riberbank, CA; a daughter, Rosie Drewniany of Yakima; and three grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
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