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Shirley J. Henderson
Shirley J. Henderson, 77, of Yakima died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
She was born in Webb City, Mo., and worked as an accountant for 45 years.
Survivors include four sons, Timothy S. Berg of Yakima and Conrad A. Berg, both of Yakima, Charles R. Berg of Wright City, Mo., and Norman Phillip Berg of Granite Falls, Wash.; a daughter, Brenda Schmoe of Moxee; two brothers Claude B. Gillum of Mountlake Terrace, Wash., and Albert L. Gillum II of Selah; a sister, Karen J. Henderson of Yakima; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family will have a private service. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dorothy M. Hanson
Dorothy M. Hanson, 89, passed away in Yakima on January 16, 2010. She was born in Malone, Washington to Charles and Grace (Viles) Olp on December 28, 1920.
Dorothy worked various jobs during the years she lived in Boise, including St. Alphonsus Hospital and Borah High School. She was also foster parent to nineteen newborns. She loved her flowers, crocheting and quilting, reading, camping and spending time with family. She was faithful to God and His word throughout her entire life.
She is survived by her son Jonathan (Glenys) Hanson of Puyallup, WA; daughter Trudy (Loren) Waggener of Cowiche, WA; daughter-in-law Toni of Tacoma, WA; brothers Everett (Erma) Olp of Fresno, CA, Gene (Sue) Olp of Klamath Falls, OR, Leonard (Mary) Olp of Bremerton, WA; sisters Lauretta Harvey of Elma, WA, Ruth (E.G.) Slape of The Dalles, OR and Grace (Bert) Cook of Cottage Grove, OR, and by ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roy Arvid Hanson and son Roy David Hanson.
Viewing will be from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday January 21, 2010 at Valley Hills Funeral Home Yakima. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at Open Bible Christian Center, 2701 W. Lincoln, Yakima with a reception in the fellowship hall following the service. Viewing in Boise will be from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday January 24 at the Alden Waggoner Funeral Home at 5400 Fairview, Boise. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday January 25 at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise, Idaho.
Merleen Watkins
Merleen Oliver Watkins passed away after a goodbye kiss in the arms of her life long partner and loving husband, Ted Watkins, on January 14, 2010. Merleen fought a brave ten-year battle against Alzheimer’s and more recently a fight against cancer.
Born October 24, 1930 in Pike County, Missouri, Merleen’s family moved to Ellensburg, WA, when she was five years old. Soon thereafter she lost her mother to a case of pneumonia. Merleen went to live with relatives in Yakima and was raised into young adulthood meeting and then dating Ted Watkins in 1947. Merleen graduated from Yakima High School in 1949 and soon after married her sweetheart, Ted. That summer Ted and Merleen moved to Sweethome, OR in search of work. A job at sawmill provided a tough living, but happy existence in post war America, and an opportunity to begin their family and provide a living for the next 15 years.
A job opportunity at Boise Cascade brought the Watkins family back to Yakima where they settled in permanently and continued to raise their family. Merleen worked in the children’s department at JC Penney Co. in Yakima and retired in 1992 after 24 years of dedicated employment.
Merleen is survived by her husband, Ted Watkins of Yakima; her four children, Ron Watkins of Yakima, Dave Watkins of Hamilton, MT, Connie Mayer of Hamilton, MT, and Darla Goodall of Selah; her brother, Claude Junior Oliver of Yakima; 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
One of Merleen’s many joys in life was vacationing with Ted at different destinations around the world. One memorable highlight (or lowlight) was after a trip to the Dominican Republic. Upon returning home, Merleen began to unpack her suitcase, reached in and grabbed a pair of socks. The socks turned out to be a stowaway tarantula that had hid in her suitcase while on vacation. She was so startled that she hit herself in the head, tarantula in hand, and threw it back in the suitcase, slamming it shut. A local television station heard about the tarantula and did a story on it, giving Merleen her fifteen minutes of fame. The tarantula ended up at the pet store.
Merleen recently celebrated her 79th birthday with numerous family and friends. She was so happy to see everyone! The smile on her face and the sparkle in her eye were a lasting memory that we will all hold dearly in our hearts forever. Merleen was a wonderful lady in every way and even though she will be dearly missed, we know that she is in a much better place.
A special thanks to Hospice Home Care and the staff at Memorial Hospital who helped so much through this very tough and emotional time.
Viewing will be Monday from 1 until 7 p.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Kathryn C. "Kay" Stone
Kathryn C. Stone, 81, of Yakima passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 at the Ponderosa Retirement Center.
Kay was born June 7, 1928 in Midwest, WY. She served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, working as a pharmacist. She came to Yakima in 1967 where she continued her work.
Knitting, playing the piano and playing golf were some of Kay’s favorite things to do. She enjoyed visiting the Arboretum, and enjoyed watching the Mariners and the Yakima Sun Kings. Kay remained active throughout her later years and enjoyed dominoes as well as playing Wii.
Kay is survived by two sons, Charles Wait of Edina, MN and William Wait of Bar Nunn, WY; a sister, Susan Van Noy of San Marcos, CA and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death of a daughter, Deborah Sue and her husband, William Stone.
Viewing will be held Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 1 until 6 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima. Memorial Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Richard P. (Rick) McGuire
WAPATO --Richard P. (Rick) McGuire, 57 of Wapato, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at home.
Rick was born Sept. 7, 1952 in Duluth, Minnesota. He attended Primary School at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Duluth, and graduated from Reno High School at Reno, NV.
After graduation, Rick became a member of the Air National Guard. Being a man of many talents led him to pursue an interest in construction work, where he built his own business, building motels and houses. Upon completion of his career, Rick joined his family and was an orchardist until his death.
He enjoyed Ragtime piano playing, Beatles music, had a great love for animals and was an ardent Minnesota Vikings fan. His patience and great sense of humor will be forever remembered. We love you, Rick.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bob & Beverly Campbell of Wapato; a daughter, Kelly McGuire of Las Vegas, NV; his former wife, Peggy McGuire of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Mark McGuire of Wapato and Paul McGuire of Spokane and a sister, Renee Howell of Spokane.
Viewing will be held Monday, January 18 from 1 until 7 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 19 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Hazel Maxine Van Zant
Hazel Maxine Van Zant, 85, of Selah died Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
Mrs. Van Zant was born in Everton, Ark., and was a longtime Selah resident. She worked as a fruit packer for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Joan Trout of Selah; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A memorial service is pending. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
