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Helen Eloise Euteneier
YAKIMA - Helen Eloise Euteneier died in her home on April 10, 2006, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Helen was born April 15, 1923 to L. E. and Ruth Ward Marshall in Springfield, Missouri. The family moved to Texas in 1926 while Helen was still a young child. The family came to Yakima to farm in 1930. Helen attended school at both Marks' and at Wiley City grade schools, and followed briefly at Franklin High.
She married Chris Euteneier on September 12, 1951. Helen packed apples for 47 years at Westbrook and Gilbert Orchards. Her hobbies were many types of arts and crafts, latch hooking wall hangings, and especially fabricating the delicate cross stitched Christmas Village that she added to yearly. Helen loved to go to the beach with her grandchildren and began the tradition when they were very young. She also enjoyed hiking and rock hounding near the river or in the desert with her family. Helen exercised her mind by solving crossword puzzles until very recently. Her family was her life.
Helen is survived by her son, Chris (Belinda) Euteneier, and her daughter, Ruth (Gary) Hansen, and her grandchildren, Cole Hansen, Sadie Hansen, and Kyle Bishop, all of Yakima. Helen is also survived by her brothers, Richard (Mary) Marshall, Salem, OR, and Clayton (Maxine) Marshall, Yakima, WA, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Euteneier, in 1999. She was also preceded by her parents, L.E. and Ruth Marshall, brothers, James and Daniel, and sisters, Edith Hicks, Ethel Evely, and Myrtle Berman.
The family would especially like to recognize Bill and LaVina Mitchell who acted as guardian angels for Helen during the many years they shared the neighborhood. Special recognition, also, is to be shared with Shirley Taylor, of Yakima, Helen's niece, in her role of buddy and confidante.
A special thanks to Dr. Vicki Jones and the staff of NorthStar, and YVMH Hospice, Sherrie Alexander, Tracy McFeeley, and David Eichwald. Helen and Sharon Kendrick were friends for many years and Sharon became a caregiver allowing Helen to remain in her own home for which the family is grateful. We would also like to thank Linda Engquist for her compassionate care for Helen allowing her to remain also in her own home.
Graveside services will be held at West Hills Memorial Park, Douglas Road, Yakima, on Thursday, April 13, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Flowers may be directed to Valley Hills Funeral Home & Crematory, 2600 Business Lane, Yakima. The family suggests memorials in Helen's name to YVMH Hospice to further the care and compassion.
Jack A. Lind
PORTLAND - "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord."
Jack A. Lind, our beloved father and husband, went to be with his Lord on April 6, 2006.
Dad was born in Clatskanie, OR on Oct. 29, 1925. When he was 17 he joined the Navy and served during WWII. After the war he moved to Portland, OR and attended Western Oregon University. He met and married his first wife and they were blessed with a son.
In 1959 he married Ethel Young and together they had three more children. The family moved to Yakima in 1968 where Dad worked for the U.S. Postal Service, eventually becoming the postmaster at Grandview. He also owned and operated the Grand Prix Drive-In. In 1992 his wife passed away. It was this time of sorrow that introduced Dad to true Joy as he experienced God's grace and forgiveness when he gave his life to Jesus.
Dad married Lillian Moore in Seaside, OR in 1995 and enjoyed the remaining years of his life there.
Our father was a member and past president of Toastmasters International, Yakima Chapter. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club.
Dad enjoyed travel, reading and working crossword puzzles, but he loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, Taylor Faith. He was really looking forward to meeting his great grandsons Elijah Paul, who was born April 5th and Ethan Michael, due in three weeks.
Dad left behind his wife, Lillian; sister, Ruth DeSordie; sons, Douglas Lind and J. Jeffrey (Dianne) Lind; daughters, Susan (Richard) Duarte, and Sallie (Jay) Grauman; grandchildren, Stephanie and Alex Lind, Ryan and Lauren Duarte, Jaymie (Vanderwood), Jayson David, and Jennifer Grauman, and Whitney and Justin Lind; and three great-grandchildren. Also, five step-children, seven step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; brother, Charles; and grandson, Jayson Michael.
We will greatly miss our loving, tender-hearted father. His life was a demonstration of God's grace and compassion for his children. But we find comfort and joy in knowing that "weeping must last for a night, but joy comes in the morning."
"Where, O death,
is your victory?
Where, O death,
is your sting?"
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15 at 1 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Online guest book at valleyhillsfh.com
Margaret Fern Shanahan
YAKIMA - Margaret Fern Shanahan passed away March 28, 2006 at the Summitview Healthcare Center. She was born March 14, 1913 to George and Lottie Slack in Holyoke, Co. and came to Washington with her husband Lee Scott and daughter LaDonna in 1934.
She owned and operated an apple orchard in Tieton. She moved to Yakima in 1954 and became a Florist. In 1960 she married Ray Shanahan and moved to Bellingham Wa., where she worked in a grocery store and florist shop. She enjoyed having family and friends visit the farm and spending time on the beaches.
After Ray's death in 1974, she returned to Yakima where she resided in her home until she moved into Living Care Retirement community. In 2004 due to declining health, she moved in with her daughter LaDonna and Keith, where she had the love and care of her family and the entertainment of six great-great grandchildren.
During her lifetime she was involved with the Rebecca and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Many ceramics pieces were made and shared with the family, which included complete Nativity sets. Flowers were an important part of her life. She enjoyed growing and sharing them with family and friends.
She is survived by one daughter, LaDonna (Keith) Naches Heights. Two sisters, Kay Stafford (Alton) Yakima; Florence Silligman. Yakima, One brother, Bill Slack, (LuElla) Hillsboro, Ore. Two granddaughters, Tamera Tollefson (Gary) Gayle Dowd (George) One great grandson, Marc (Jennifer) three great granddaughters, Kristen Beam (Dan) Kim Allan, Sarah Tollefson, and six great-great-grandchildren. Fern was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, and one brother.
Her family gives a special thanks to the staff at Summitview Healthcare Center for their loving care in making her last days peaceful.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 15, 2006 at 11 am at Living Care Auditorium on 40th Ave.
Paul Radke
YAKIMA - Dad is once again reunited with Mom. Paul August Radke, 81, passed away on April 6, 2006 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 22, 1924 to Emil and Emma Radke on their farm near Bench, Saskatchewan, Canada. He was the oldest of 6 brothers and sisters.
He spent his early years in Canada where he met the love of his life, Dora, in Alberta. They married March 11, 1945. Mom and Dad loved to travel and had many adventures along the way. During the times they lived in Yakima, he operated service stations, as well as worked for Congdon Orchards and a fruit warehouse. They lived in Alaska and various places in B.C. and Alberta. When finally settling back down in Yakima in 1969, they owned and operated Little City Garage for many years. They spent more than 60 amazing years together.
Dad was a wonderful man. He loved his family and taught us all some very valuable lessons. He enjoyed telling jokes, to any and all that would listen. You never knew when you were talking to him when he would pop off with a story. If, every once in a while, he could make you blush, it would make his day! He was an excellent mechanic and could fix just about anything.
He is survived by sons, Allan Radke (Lorraine) of Lyle, Bob Radke (Ginger) of Zillah, and Glen Radke (Kellie) of Yakima, daughters Marie Rosnow of Kelowna, BC, and Judy Radke-Cyrus (Dick) of Yakima. He is also survived by a brother Glen Radke (Miriam) of Yakima, and sisters, Mae Brown of Stephens City, VA, Jean Anderson of Stettler, AB, Jeanette Berry (Lowell) of Halkirk, AB, and a sister-in-law Gwen Radke of Yakima, 20 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He also has many nieces, nephews and excellent friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dora on March 6, 2002, his parents and a brother, Herman.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2006, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Paul's home, 6100 Ahtanum Road.
"Four long years apart, finally together again in heart, body and spirit! We love and miss you both!"
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Curtis L. Jacobson
YAKIMA - Curtis L. Jacobson, 69, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2006 at Memorial Hospital from cancer. Loving family members were with him day and night while at the hospital.
He was born in Gary, MN to Emil and Agnes (Anderson) Jacobson on June 29, 1936. Curtis served his country through the Army from 1955 to 1958 and spent time in Formosa.
Curtis graduated from Halstad High School and played football for the Halstad Pirates. He was a long time member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Shelly, MN.
He met Josephine (Cornella) Jacobson in Yakima and married on May 31, 1958. They moved back to Shelly, MN for six years. While in Minnesota Curtis was a mechanic at Halstad Motor Company and Shelly Implement. He also worked for Bob Anderson's Milk Transport Service and for Ramstad Plumbing. He was also self-employed at Jacobson Repair in Shelly. He then became half owner of C & D Oil Company in Shelly, MN.
Curtis and family moved back to Yakima, where he had several jobs in the valley. After working 25 years with Associated Grocers he retired and upon retiring, each summer went back to Shelly and helped farm on the home place with his brother Luther and nephew Michael Jacobson.
He enjoyed spending time with family by going to kids' and grandkids' sports, playing board and card games, along with watching NASCAR and sports on TV. He also played pool with his retired pals and golfed with his brothers when they got together.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Ricky L. Jacobson. Survivors include wife Josephine, son Randy (Kathy) Jacobson, daughters Cindy Farrell and Christy (Steve) Martinez, grandchildren Joseph and Jeffrey, Nicole and Samantha, Stephen and Eric, great-grandchildren, Adrian and Elijah, brothers and sister, Malvern (Joan) of Glyndon, MN, Ordeen (Maureen) of Fargo, MN, Luther (Ileen) of Shelly, MN, Elaine (Orley) of Three River Falls, MN and James (Bev) of Detroit Lakes, MN.
The family wants to thank North Star Lodge Cancer Care and Memorial Hopital's doctors, nurses and personnel for the caring & warmth. It was much appreciated.
Visitation wil be Thurs., April 13 from 1 until 7 p.m. and Friday, April 14 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, 2600 Business Lane (Behind Gold's Gym in Terrace Heights). Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 14 at 3:00 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Star Cancer Center Care or a charity of your choice.
Family & friends are invited to a reception to follow services at Golden Villa Rec Hall, 18 W. Washington Ave.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
