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Donnie Forgey
Donnie Forgey, 68, of Grandview died Tuesday, February 1, 2011.
Mr. Forgey was born in Baxter Springs, Kan. He was a millwright for Hanford and was a longtime Lower Valley resident.
Survivors include a son, Donald Forgey; a daughter, Barbara Underwood, both of Grandview; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
At Mr. Forgey's request no services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside.
Thelma J. Ruckman Allen
Our beloved relative and friend Thelma J. Ruckman Allen, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2011 at the Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Thelma was born January 1, 1920, in Allerton Iowa. She spent her early years in Iowa. She graduated from high school in Lewiston, Idaho in 1937. After two years of college she became a teacher. Her first classroom was in a rural school teaching five pupils.
In the fall of 1941, she married Dale Eugene Shouse, a naval flyer. They had three days together before he was shipped out to fight in the Pacific. He was later killed in a plane crash in the Pacific Theatre on October 11, 1942. After Dale’s death, Thelma rejoined her parents in Yakima Washington. She continued teaching and went to school completing her degree, and graduating from Central Washington College in 1946. Graduation was followed by thirty years of teaching, mostly in the Selah School District. She married Roy Ruckman of Sunnyside Washington in 1949. He said to her “Why don’t you marry me and help me raise my two kids?” She did, and they had 37 years together. Roy passed away in January of 1988. In 1995, Thelma married Dr. Albert Allen. When they got married, Dr. Allen told her he wanted to show her the world! Their first trip was a cruise seeing the “Capitols of Europe”. Later they made trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and down the east coast of the U.S. during the fall time.
Thelma needed extra care during the last five years of her life, so she entered Wynwood Assisted Living care facility of Yakima. She was very grateful for that care.
Thelma’s sweet spirit and caring ways touched all who knew her. She had the knack of making one feel special always showing an interest in what was going on in the lives of those around her. She referred to her friends and family as her “dear ones.” Her chuckles and laughter fill our hearts with fond memories.
Thelma is survived by her husband Dr. Albert Allen, her brother Robert Johnson, and stepsons Donald Ray Ruckman and Dr. Paul Allen and their respective families. Her beloved sister Reta Johnson and stepdaughter Sarah West preceded her in death.
Visitation will be Thursday March 31st 3-7 P.M. at Valley Hills Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, April 1, 2011 at the Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend should meet at the cemetery. There will be a reception afterwards at the Yakima Alliance Church, 902 South 36th Ave. in Yakima. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Lonnie K. Shirley
Lonnie K. Shirley of Zillah, WA passed away March 26th, 2011. Lonnie was born July 9th, 1971 in Toppenish, WA to Robert and Julia (Hopper) Shirley. He was raised in Goldendale, WA and graduated from Goldendale High School. He worked at Columbia Aluminum for several years. He later graduated from Perry Technical Institute as a Machinist and HVAC Technician.
Lonnie relocated to the Seattle area for work. During this time he met and fell in love with his fiancé Jenni Seelye. Lonnie’s favorite hobbies were fishing and hunting. His most prized possessions were his children, Bailey and Cole.
Lonnie and Jenni recently moved to Zillah, just down the road from the Hopper Homestead. He spent many days with Mom, Dad, Grandma, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends just hanging out there. His humor will be greatly missed.
Lonnie is survived by his parents, Robert and Julia Shirley of Yakima; fiancé, Jenni Seelye, of Zillah; son, Cole Shirley and daughter Bailey Shirley of Graham, WA; brothers, Jeff (Sunshine) Shirley of Toppenish and Aubrey (Lydia) Shirley of Tacoma; nieces and nephews Noah, Holly, Skye, Violet, and Mason; and Grandmother Hazel Hopper of Zillah.
His plans of fishing with his kids, nieces and nephews will have to wait for now. Big Lon, we hope you are catching your big fish. Fish On!
Memorial Services will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah, 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29th. A reception immediately following will be held at the Buena Grange, 170 Highland Drive, Buena, WA. Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.
Velma Cohey
Velma Annie Elizabeth Reeves Cohey, 87, a long time resident of Yakima, passed away on March 24, 2011. Velma was born in Leslie, Arkansas on September 24, 1923. She was the daughter of Claude and Mary Reeves. Velma married Richard Cohey on February 29, 1944. After living in California for many years, they made their home in Yakima.
Velma enjoyed her job of many years at Del Monte Cannery before retiring. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her roses. She loved her daily visits with her best friend and sister, Ainnie. She had a special place in her heart for all her pets, including her dog, Precious. She was a long time member of the Christian Life Center where she enjoyed attending services and many functions.
Velma is survived by her sister, Ainnie Goble of Yakima; daughters, Beverly Maggard and her husband, Carl Johnston of Beaverton, Oregon, Doris and her husband, Gary Brownell of Yakima, and Kathi and her husband, the late Rod Carlsen of Mill Creek, Washington; grandchildren, Loren Maggard of Yakima, Eric and Cindy Maggard of Boise, Idaho, Stacy and Amanda Burns of Yakima, Jaban and Janelle Brownell of Selah, and Dusty and Sara Brownell of Yakima; great grandchildren, Alisha Bailey, Alexa and Adysen Burns, Jacob Gray, Madison and Laramie Brownell, and Sydney, Gracie, Audrey, and Colton Brownell.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Cohey; and her brothers, Hobart Reeves, Aubrey Reeves, Willard Reeves, and Ira Reeves.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. A celebration of life service will be held immediately following at Wiley Union Church.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is trusted with the arrangements.
A special thank you is extended to Willow Springs Nursing Home for all the love and care shown to Mom during her stay. Also, a special thank you to Velma's dear friend, Donna Hogenson, who loved and cared for her. Thank you for all the wonderful stories you've shared with the family this last week; they are treasured.
We love you and will miss you, Mom. Tell Daddy hi for us.
Jean M. Seal
YAKIMA - Jean Marie Seal, 80, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2011 at Angel House in Yakima, WA.
Jean was born on April 11, 1930 in Naches, WA to John & Eva Buyan. She lived her early years in Naches until after high school graduation where she enrolled at Tacoma General Hospital School of Nursing (Tacoma, WA) to become a Registered Nurse (R.N.). After countless hours of study, hard work and burning the "midnight oil," she received her Nursing Degree. Jean returned home to begin what became a life long career in Nursing. On June 11, 1952 Jean married Gerald E. Seal of Naches, where they settled down to build a life, family & home together. Through the years Jean had worked for a number of nursing homes, hospitals and physicians in the Yakima Valley all the while raising two kids, clearing land, building a home and planting an orchard.
She was tireless, energetic, strong willed, intellect and had a contagious smile with a twinkle in her eye.
Jean's interests included gardening, boating, playing the piano, reading, and traveling. She was a great animal lover and always loved spending time with her only grandson, Cody. She was a life long member of Eastern Star, past member of the Yakima Valley Boat Club, and was forever fighting for the "principle."
Jean is survived by her son Dennis Seal, a daughter, Denise Clark & husband Nic all from Yakima, grandson Cody Burton & wife Ali & twin great- granddaughters Katherine Grace & Olivia Marie of Naches. Her sisters Jackie Wilson (Don) of Olympia, WA, Judy Barron of CA, Janice Faller (Darrell) of Naches, & brother-in-law Roland Seal (Elsie) of Yakima, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Gerald.
We wish to thank Angel House/Rebecca, Dana, and all the caregivers for their kindness and care of our Mother for the past three years. It was very much appreciated. Also, a thank you to Eve & Marvin.
No memorial service will be held as requested by Jean.
