 | David Humpherys Sr.
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. See his obituary.
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 | 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.
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 | 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 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 just welcomed a new baby girl, Madelyn Grace, to the family.
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 | 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. |
 | Shirley Martin
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
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 was raised in the funeral business in Minnesota working with his father for 15 years. At the time, part of working for the funeral home also meant you had to drive ambulance. He later owned bakeries in Montana and Yakima. Jim attends Full Gospel Church in Union Gap and enjoys being back in funeral service. |
| Terri Buechler
Terri is a longtime resident of Zillah, graduating from high school, marrying Clyde, her husband of 35 years, and raising their five children in Zillah. She enjoys working with families and strives to help out wherever she can when the need arises. Terri is the secretary/receptionist in our Zillah office. |
