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Leslie Blaine Beck
February 07, 1931 - October 03, 2005
Birthplace: Wolf Creek, Oklahoma
Resided In: Benton City Washington
Leslie Blaine Beck, 74, of Benton City passed away October 3, 2005 at his home in Benton City. He was born February 7, 1931 in Wolf Creek, Oklahoma. He was a retired carpenter. Leslie lived for 35 years in Spokane and 26 years in the Tri-Cities. He served six years in the National Guard, four years in the Army, and two years in the Air Force .
Mr. Beck is survived by his wife Barbara; daughters Sandra (Beck) Cooper; Kathryn Olfs, Patricia Coop, Jacqueline Beck; sons Michael Beck and Mirl Beck; 17 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; one sister and three brothers. He was preceded in death by his father Mirl F. Beck; mother Mildred A. Knutson; daughter Leslie Ann Folino.
Memorial service will be 1:30 PM Saturday, October 8, 2005 at Einan’s Funeral Home, Richland.
J.C. "Buddy" Beasley
June 12, 1922 - February 03, 2006
Birthplace: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
J.C. “Buddy” Beasley, 83, entered Heaven Friday, February 3, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 12, 1922 to Alean and Isaiah Beasley in Muskogee, OK. In 1940 he joined the U.S. Army and served in World War II. After being honorably discharged in 1942 he became a concrete laborer and worked on many construction sites throughout the northwest in that industry until his retirement in 1985. J.C. was a loyal employee and well-liked and respected by everyone who knew him. He was a member of Laborer’s International Union of North America Local #348, and was given a 50-year membership award in 2002.
In 1979 he met and married
the love of his life, Geneva Mae Brooks. In June 2006 they celebrated their 27th year wedding anniversary. After his retirement, he spent his time cooking, fishing, doing yard work, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In January 2000, J.C. was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The doctors did not have much hope that he would survive the first year after being diagnosed, but J.C. never gave of hope and even though he was hurting he always had a smile on his face. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Edward Beasley; sister Louise Shelton; grandson Jeffrey Roach; and step-son Bryan Bonner.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 27 years, Geneva; one sister, Katie Holt (California); one brother, Earnace Beasley (Pasco, WA); his children, Annette Roach (Las Vegas, NV), John Beasley (Harrah, WA), Ray Beasley and wife Brenda (Richland, WA), Faye Beasley (Richland, WA), Michael Beasley (Las Vegas, NV) and Ray Gibson (Pasco, WA); step-children Rose Bonner (Richland, WA), and Marie Caffee (Seattle, WA); 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at Einan's Funeral Home with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be 9:00-10:55 AM, prior to the service.
The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Marquardt, The Hospice at the Chaplaincy and their staff for all their support and friendship, along with neighbors and friends who supported the family.
Memorial contributions in J.C.’s name may be made to The Hospice at the Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
Juanita Catherine Bee
September 22, 1914 - August 20, 2005
Birthplace: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Resided In: West Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Juanita was born September 22, 1914. She died peacefully at the home of her daughter and son-in-law August 20, 2005.
While she had only one child she was very proud that she had 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren.
Every member of her family was as special to her as she was to them. She was known as Nanny by all of the grandchildren. Her nightstand always held special treats (known as Nanny Candy) that she would give to her grandchildren when they came to visit. She always had hugs, kisses and smiles to make the candy sweeter. Sometimes she would give them a dollar (known as a George) when they accomplished something good in school, sports, or helped someone. The saying soon became "That ought to be worth a George". Her "kids" were the light of her life. Family was everything to her.
She was Sharon & Frank's Free Cell game cheerleader from her bed. if they were having difficulty with the game, and finally won, she let them know they had won because she had kept her fingers crossed for them.
Her family was with her in the last days of her life and many of them at the time of her passing. She was able to listen to her great grandson Jimmy talk to her on the phone from Kuwait. She could hear him even though she was unable to answer.
She celebrated her 90th Birthday last September with family and friends. She was quite proud of that accomplishment.
Juanita was a past member of the Womens Club and a member of Central United Protestant Church in Richland.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years James Bee, parents John Casto and Leota (Burdett) Hains, her sister Violet (Hains) Pullen, her brothers Claude Haines and Clyde Haynes, and niece Susie (Haynes) Nelson.
She is survived by her daughter Sharon (Bee) Burks and husband Frank, Grandson James Burks and wife Lorrie, Granddaughter Shelly (Burks) Baker and husband JR, Grandson David Burks and wife Laura.
Great Grandchildren, Michelle (Burks) Maxwell and husband Shawn, James Burks and wife Katie, Jayse Lampson, Adam Baker, Megan Baker, Dustin Baker, Alec Burks, Ryan Burks and Lauren Burks.
Great great Grandchildren Darrien, Maddie, Mikey and Sydney Maxwell, Jordyn and Justin Burks.
Nieces Patricia (Haynes) Trappe, Penny (Haines) Cooper and Nephew Pat Pullen and their families.
Services will be held at Einans Funeral Home Wednesday, August 24, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be at Einan’s from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on both Monday and Tuesday.
Shirley Elizabeth Aldrich
June 11, 1937 - August 10, 2005
Birthplace: Newport News, Virginia
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Shirley Elizabeth Aldrich, 68, of Richland was born in Newport News, Virginia on June 11, 1937. She went home to the Lord on August 10, 2005, at the Tri-Cities Hospice, following a 7-year battle with ovarian cancer. Shirley grew up in Virginia and graduated from Newport News High School in 1955. She met and married
Les Aldrich in 1956. Through the years, they lived in Virginia, Michigan, Maryland, North Carolina, Idaho, and finally settled down in Richland in 1979.
Shirley had two great loves in her life, her family and her Lord, Jesus Christ. She was a homemaker and was involved in her family member's lives and in a variety of activities. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a Brownie Leader, completed Boy Scout Wood Badge training and served as a staff member on a Wood Badge Course. Her early church involvement centered on her children's church activities and her outstanding soprano/alto voice. She sang in many church choirs, Sweet Adelines, and Oratorio Chorus, especially during her time at Central United Protestant Church in Richland. She was a long-time member of the Gospel Lights, a bluegrass gospel group in the Tri-Cities. She was involved in Women's Aglow, and brought smiles during her eight years of Christian Clown Ministry. She was active in the local Walk to Emmaus community, and helped to start new communities in Idaho and Utah. She was also active for several years in the Chrysalis program for teens and young adults. She was a Lay Pastor while at Faith Assembly Christian Center. Her last ten years were spent at Bethel Church where she sang with a variety of groups, including the Joy in the Morning Worship Team. She and her husband were leaders of a Care Group for seven years and served last year as Care Group Coaches. She continued her church activities throughout her chemotherapy treatments, and inspired many people with her spirit and energy. Her smile and the light in her eyes warmed everyone she came in contact with. Her smile and servant heart will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Margaret Melton; her in-laws Lamar and Thora Aldrich; and her sister-in-law, Mary Lou (Aldrich) Harn.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 48+ years, Lester K. Aldrich II; her children, Robert Charles Aldrich of Tulsa, OK., Ann Lambel (Martin) of Richland, Diane Schweikert (Marty) of Clarkston, and Linda Urias of Phoenix, AZ; thirteen grandchildren, Lester III and Robert II of Tulsa; Kyle and Mary of Richland; Bryn (Tom) Smith of Portland; Kisha of Coulee Dam; Jennifer, and Stephanie of Clarkston; Deidra of Portland and Cynthia, Kelsie, Kailee, and Jaimee of Phoenix, and great-grandchildren Malcolm and Madisyn of Coulee Dam; and Danae of Clarkston; and two brothers, Norman Melton of Newport News, VA and Sidney Melton of Ithaca, NY.
A Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at Bethel Church, at the corner of Keene and Shockley Roads, Richland, WA, on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 2 p.m.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
Jean (Otterholt) Barber
October 09, 1923 - July 02, 2005
Birthplace: Yakima, WA
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Grandview cemetery
Jean died July 2, 2005 at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA. She was born on October 9, 1923 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Yakima, WA to William Franklin Thomson (son of Clemina and James Thomson) and Helen Munsell Thomson (daughter of Artie B. and Dr. William M. Munsell).
She grew up in Grandview, WA, attending primary and secondary school in Prosser. From there she took her first train ride to Eugene, OR where she received her B.S. degree from the University of Oregon. She then attended Oregon Health & Science University to attain her Registered Nurse degree in 1945.
After graduation she took a merchant marine ship to Hawaii under war time limitations, becoming a staff nurse at a Maui hospital. While in Hawaii, Jean met Dr. Ernest Donald Otterholt (son of Clara L. and Edward Otterholt) at a Navel base dance. After the war she became head nurse at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. She married
Ernie Otterholt on August 10, 1947 in Prosser, WA. They moved to International Falls, MN for one year, and then to Richland, WA where Ernie established his dental practice. They raised four children: Dr. Dana Eric Otterholt, Barry Lee Otterholt, Janelle Otterholt, and Dr. Randy Ellis Otterholt. Jean retained an active RN license, volunteered for a local hospice organization and worked as day manager at Richland Mental Health for several years. In 1991 Ernie passed away. Jean married
Arthur Barber on March 15, 1997 in Richland, WA.
Jean was an extensive world traveler and was active in the Questers learning group in Richland. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, entertaining, playing bridge, knitting, genealogical research and gardening. Jean treasured the years with her many close friends in the Tri-Cities area and throughout the country.
Jean is survived by her four children Dana Otterholt, Barry Otterholt, Janelle Otterholt, Randy Otterholt; six grandchildren Leif Otterholt, Jorgen Otterholt, Kjersten Otterholt, Casey Otterholt, Kris Otterholt, Cody Otterholt; and seven stepchildren.
Service will be held at Richland Lutheran Church at eleven o’clock on Saturday, July 9th. This will be preceded by a private interment at the family plot in the Grandview cemetery. Remembrances to Jean may be made to Tri-City Chaplaincy Hospice, 2108 W. Entiat Ave, Kennewick WA 99336.
Robert David Banks
August 01, 1919 - May 30, 2005
Birthplace: Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Kenmore Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Robert D. Banks, 85, of Kenmore, WA, passed away May 30, 2005 in Kenmore. He was born August 1, 1919 in Mahanoy City, PA.
Robert lived in the Tri-Cities from 1947-1984 before moving to Ocean Shores. He retired from UNC as a nuclear reactor operator and enjoyed spending those later years with his wife. He loved to golf and dig clams.
He joined the CCC in Ohio and helped establish the Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico before serving in the Army during World War II. He sustained a sniper wound in the face as a result of combat in the Pacific Islands. Later he joined the VFW and American Legion and was a member of both the Central United Protestant Church and the Elks Lodge.
Robert is survived by son, Robert L. Banks of Benton City; daughters Pamela Worrell and husband Lynn of Kirkland and Penny Sorenson of Woodinville, WA; grandchildren Chris, Jon, Kim and Kelli; great-grandchildren Caden and Tyler; brother John Banks of Kennewick; sister Edna Haverty of Wilmington, NC.
He was preceded in death by wife Lois E. Banks; parents William and Carrie Banks; brothers Bill, Erv, George and Edward; sisters Helen and Margaret.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 4:00 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland. Mr. Banks was cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made in Robert’s name to Disabled Veterans of America.
Gertrude Nerine Apgar
February 18, 1917 - May 11, 2005
Birthplace: Stites, Idaho
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
On May 11, 2005, Gertrude Nerine Apgar (Trudy) went home to be with her Lord. She also rejoined her beloved husband, Chase Apgar, her daughter, Sandra Dean and grandson, Derek Dean, her parents, siblings and many loved ones who passed before.
Trudy lived in West Richland for the past 59 years in the home she and Chase built on a barren sand dune. Her family remembers her as the best cook any of us ever knew. She loved to decorate her home; she was an excellent seamstress; her heart and pocketbook were always open to those in need. Her Bible was her constant companion.
She is survived by four of her children, Stephen Apgar (Ruth); Camille Keyes, Phyllis Morris (Tom) and Philip Apgar together with numerous loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our Mom and Grandma deeply loved her family. . . and fortunately for some of us, she was quick to forgive. She was kind and generous to all whose lives she touched. We are fortunate to have been a part of her life and to experience her devotion.
We will miss you, Granny.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2005 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Richland. Einan’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leonal Enrique Barillas
October 06, 1944 - April 22, 2005
Birthplace: Guatemala City, Guatemala
Resided In: Kennewick Washington
cemetery: Riverview Heights cemetery
Leonel Enrique Barillas, age 60, was born October 6, 1944, in Guatemala and passed away from a heart attack on April 22, 2005, at Kennewick General Hospital. He was a Kennewick resident for 16 years.
Leonel was a dedicated husband and father who enjoyed fishing, carpentry of any kind and spending time making his wife and many kids happy.
He is survived by his wife, Aurora and his 11 children, Miguel, Maria, Yolicia, Orlando, Eliza, Leticia, Javier, Rosaura, Jenny, Marcia, Leonel Jr. and their respective families. He is also survived by his 21 grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, 3700 West 27th Ave. Kennewick, WA 586-6101 on Sunday, April 24, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be Monday, April 25, 2005 at 3:00 p.m. in Riverview Heights cemetery on 10th and Olympia in Kennewick.
Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Kennewick from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Kennewick.
