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Josephine Ann Ballard
May 24, 1922 - July 21, 2002
Birthplace: Aliquipa, Pennsylvania
Resided In: College Place Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Josephine Ann “Jo” Ballard, 80, of College Place, WA died Sunday, July 21, 2002, at Sunbridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in College Place. She was born May 24, 1922, in Aliquipa, PA and lived in the Tri-Cities from 1946 to 1996.
Mrs. Ballard was a clerk for General Electric and Battelle until retiring in 1987. She was a hard worker.
Jo was a longtime member of Westside Church and a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She traveled to many places including three trips to the Holy Land with her church.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Nancy Ballard of Richland; sister, Betty Bess of Boise, ID; two grandsons, Greg (Katie) Ballard of San Diego, CA and Charles Ballard of San Jose, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Ballard, Sr. and by her parents, John and Helen Kapitanich.
Private family services were held in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jo’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center University of Washington RP-10 Seattle, WA 98195.
Ala Jean Odum Bates
December 03, 1928 - June 24, 2002
Birthplace: Odum, Georgia
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Ala Jean Odum Bates passed away peacefully on June 24, 2002. She was born December 3, 1928 in Odum GA to Alverta Padgett and Hollie Roberson Odum. Raised in Georgia, she graduated from Jesup High School in 1948 after which she moved to Provo, Utah to attend Brigham Young University where she met J. Lambert Bates and in 1952 they were married
in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. After graduation from Brigham Young University in 1953 the family moved to Salt Lake City to attend graduate school at the University of Utah. Following graduation in 1957, they moved to Richland, Washington.
Ala Jean's life was dedicated to her role as wife, mother and grandmother in her home. However, she also found time to be active in many community organizations including PTA (president), Kadlec Hospital Auxiliary, Republican precinct committee chairman and Tops. For many years she loved her activity and associations in water aerobics. She held various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints including 14 years as an ordinance worker in the Seattle Temple and in as a compassionate service leader. Her outgoing personality made her a friend to all who knew her. Although a bright light has left us, her spirit will continue to light the lives of her children, family and many friends.
Ala Jean is survived by her husband of over 50 years, J. Lambert Bates. She is also survived by two sons and two daughters: Steven (Lisa) Bates of Idaho Falls, ID; Debra (Mark) Davis of Antioch, CA; Roger (Sherri) Bates of Tigard, OR, Holly Bates of Richland, WA as well as thirteen grandchildren. A son, Andrew Scott, preceded her in death as have her parents, three brothers (Joe Forest, Hollie and Donald) and two sisters (Gloria Faye and Gwendolyn).
A memorial service will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Thayer Chapel, 1720 Thayer Dr., Richland, WA at 11:00AM Friday, June 28, 2002. A viewing will be held in Einan's Funeral Home on Swift and 240 Bypass from 5:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, June 27th and from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Friday at the Thayer Drive Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Tri-City Chaplaincy-Hospice House in Kennewick, WA.
Dr. Robert Dorchester Allen
June 17, 1923 - October 02, 2007
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Beloved Family Patriarch
Robert Allen, loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, was suddenly called home by his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 2, 2007.
Robert was born on June 17, 1923 in Hartford, Connecticut. He and his younger brother and sister spent their childhood in various New England towns. He entered Harvard University in 1942 and later that year he proudly answered the call to defend his country and joined the 15th Infantry Division of the United States Army. He served in Luxembourg during the battle of the Bulge and, while stationed in Port Talbot, South Wales, he met the love of his life, Beryl Saunders. They were married
May 21st, 1945 in Neath, South Wales.
Upon Robert's return home, he resumed his studies at Harvard University, successfully completing graduate work leading to a doctorate in geological sciences in 1950. Robert worked in geological and materials research for 38 years. He began his career with the U.S. Geological Survey in Claremont, California and continued his profession working for different aerospace firms in southern California including Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Aerojet-General and McDonnell Douglas Company.
In August of 1966 Robert moved his family to the Tri-Cities where he helped to open a new research facility for McDonnell Douglas Labs in Richland. He later worked on numerous projects for Battelle Northwest (PNNL) and Westinghouse Hanford before retiring in July 1988.
Robert's kindred soul lives on in the hearts of his beloved wife of 62 years, Beryl Allen, and his six adoring children, and spouses: son Thomas Allen and wife Vicki of Kennewick, Wa., daughter Doreen Charette and husband Bruce of Mossyrock, Wa., daughter Beryl Anderson and husband Richard of Spokane, Wa., son Robert Allen and wife Donna of Richland, Wa., son William Allen and wife Jan of Everett, Wa., and daughter Rosemary Hamann and husband David of Pasco, Wa. He is also survived by his 9 loving grandchildren: Kimberly, Tracy, Tom, Eric, Kristen, Christine, Robert, Jennifer, and Sarah and his 12 heart-warming great-grandchildren: Jacob, Aaron, Emily, Ana, Alex, Terra, Natalie, Jessica, Malcolm, Justin, Thaila, and Jaiden. The family that Robert loved so dearly is the family who joyfully and thankfully kindled the light in his life.
As we mourn for the man we all shared a profound love with, we do so with a subtle and purposeful smile as we preserve our winsome memories of Robert's remarkable sense of humor. While sharing a joke, Robert was infamously known for speaking a word or two of a different language, always resulting in a cleverly unified parcel of unforgettable comical genius. He was a man of deep faith who loved his family and found great pleasure in simple things, like a family barbeque on a cool, summer night.
Robert was a devout member of the St. Alban's Orthodox Mission in Richland. A celebration of Robert's caring and fruitful life will be held Saturday, October 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM at Central United Protestant Church, 1124 Stevens Dr. in Richland. The celebration will be officiated by the Rev. Father Bernard Kinnick, pastor of St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox church in Spokane who came to know Robert during his regular visits to Richland to minister to the local mission.
A reception for Robert's family and friends will be held in the Fellowship Hall at the church immediately following the service. A private graveside ceremony will follow later at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland.
Memorial gifts in honor of Robert's life may be directed to the charity of your choice.
Ethel Catten Anderson
August 05, 1908 - July 03, 2006
Birthplace: London, England
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Our wonderful mother, Ethel Catten Anderson passed away on July 3, 2006 just one month shy of her 98th birthday. She was born in Chelsea, London, England on Aug 5th, 1908. She was the 13th child of fifteen children born to Herbert Catten and Martha Jane Eade.
Ethel immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 8 years old. The family settled in Magna Utah. When she was 16, she met Henry Albert Anderson and they were married
August 14, 1924 in Farmington, Utah, and were later sealed for all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married
for over 72 years before Henry died in 1996.
Henry and Ethel made their home in Salt Lake City where 8 of their 9 children were born. They moved to Washington in 1944 during World War II to work for the DuPont Company who was the contractor for the Hanford Project. First they lived in White Bluffs, then in Sunnyside, and when Richland was built, the family moved into a new government home. Their last child was born in Richland, the biggest baby born at Kadlec hospital up to that time. She spent the rest of her life in Richland.
Ethel was an excellent homemaker and a devoted mother. She spoiled her children and her fifty grandchildren with her home made bread, goodies, and handiwork. Her home was a place of refuge, peace, and love, not only for her children and grandchildren, but to every one who entered. She loved to play table games and was an expert when it came to Scrabble. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the office of President in the women's Relief Society and children's Primary organizations. She volunteered numerous hours in the Family History Library extracting genealogy data from Spanish records.
Ethel instilled within her children a love for the Lord, a love for music, a love of reading good books, a love for her beautiful flowers, and a love for one another. She was a great example of charity, faith, love, and service.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry, her parents and all her siblings. She is survived by her four sons and five daughters and their spouses: Henry and Patricia Anderson of Kennewick, WA; Richard and Donna Anderson of Sun City, Arizona; George and Pam Anderson of Richland, WA; Kenton and Marilyn Anderson of Rexburg, Idaho; Becky and Gene DeGraw of Richland WA, Shirley and Russ Fadely of Vilonia, Arkansas; Isabelle and Richard Wolfe of Hamilton Montana; Diane and Carl Volmer of Richland, WA; Linda and Galen Walley of Soap Lake, WA. She is survived by 47 or her50 grandchildren, 153 great grandchildren, and over 40 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, the 10th of July, at lOAM in the Richland Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 1720 Thayer Drive. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland. All are invited to attend.
Patricia Ann Allen
October 04, 1926 - December 22, 2007
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Resided In: Richland Washington
Patricia Ann Allen, 81, of Richland, WA passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2007.
She was born in Green Bay, WI on October 4, 1926 to Harold and Mabel Quigley.
Patricia married
John E. Allen on August 23, 1947. They lived for a year in Williams Bay, WI then moved to Washtucna, WA. As the wife of a high school coach she often served as team mom, washing jerseys and preparing pre-game meals. After three years they moved to Colville, WA then to Richland in 1954 where she worked for a while as a dental assistant and later a lab technician for U.S. Testing,
She loved to sew and attended many classes offered at Columbia Basin College in Richland. Patricia took great pride in making garments and blankets for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed tending to her small garden which produced superb tomatoes and beautiful roses.
Pat’s foremost priority was the welfare of her family. Her unconditioned love remains a cherished legacy to family and friends.
She is survived by her sons, Stephen Charles Allen and wife Loretta, David Paul Allen and wife Erin, and Timothy John Allen and wife Bridget; grandchildren Christopher, Paul, Meghan, Michael, Rebecca and Daniel; great-grandchild Emily; brother Jerome Quigley and wife Lorraine of Scottsdale, AZ; brother David Quigley and wife Rose of Sarasota, FL and sister Nancy VandenBusch of Green Bay, WI.
Patricia is preceded in death by her husband John Allen and her brother Philip Quigley.
The family wishes to thank the Tri-Cities Hospice staff for their outstanding care and support given to Pat.
At Pat’s request there will not be a public funeral service. In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be sent to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
James Michael Andersen
March 29, 1943 - February 07, 2008
Birthplace: Rapid City, South Dakota
Resided In: Pasco Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
James M. Andersen was born March 29, 1934 in Rapid City, South Dakota. He passed away February 7, 2008. He grew up in Richland, WA.
After attending Columbia High School, in 1960 he joined the Navy and served as a mine sweeper for five years.
He worked at various nuclear power plants throughout the years. He and his wife Vonnie lived in Soddy Daisy, TN until 2005 when he retired and moved back to the Tri-Cities, living in Pasco.
Jim was preceded in death by his father Clarence Andersen; his mother Mary Andersen; and his sister Mary Kae Dewey-Enger. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Yvonne; stepson Wade Stearns; his son Dax; his brother Gordon and wife Barbara. Jim is also survived by many nieces and nephews and many good friend.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Einan’s Funeral Home, Richland, WA, with interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM Wednesday the 13th, also at Einan’s.
Goldie Yvonne Andersen
April 21, 1940 - March 16, 2008
Birthplace: Chetopa, Kansas
Resided In: Pasco Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Goldie Yvonne Andersen of Pasco, WA died Sunday afternoon, March 16, 2008. She had been battling Alzheimer’s for 5 years.
She was born April 21, 1940 in Chetopa, KS to Carlos and Evelyn McCullough. While growing up in Kansas she enjoyed playing on family farms with her many cousins.
During elementary school she moved to the Tri-Cities area and later attended Chief Joseph middle school. She then moved to Finley where she married
Lavern Stearns and had her first son, Wade. During her stay in the Tri-Cities area she worked various jobs including a local favorite, Zip’s burgers as a teenager. Later while working at WOOPS she met and married
James Andersen. He preceded her in death on February 7, 2008.
Vonnie moved to New Orleans in 1983 and then to Chattanooga, TN where she and Jim raised their son Dax. Vonnie was a weekly bingo player most of her life. She was an animal lover and donated to numerous animal charities, she tap danced, volunteered, and traveled often with Jim.
She is survived by two sons, Wade and Dax; two granddaughters, Afton and Ashlee; as well as aunts and cousins in Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 24th at Einan’s Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday the 22nd from 4:30-8:30 PM at Einan’s.
John Emmett (Jack) O'Leary
June 15, 1930 - September 26, 2007
Birthplace: Calgary, Canada
Resided In: Richland Washington
John Emmett (Jack) O’Leary, loved and respected husband, father, brother, “Papa”, and friend, went peacefully to heaven on September 26, 2007, surrounded by family.
Jack was a good friend to many, known for his hard work, warmth of spirit, and intellect. A Tri-City resident for over 30 years, Jack touched many lives in the community, and will be remembered fondly by those he influenced through his volunteer work as a youth sports coach, and those who knew him at church, at work, as a neighbor, or simply as a friend.
Jack was born June 15, 1930 in Calgary, Alberta, where he grew up during the Great Depression and World War II era. As boys, Jack and his brother, Bill, developed a passion for hockey that they shared their entire lives. They played together for many years, first on neighborhood teams and later, as teenagers, on elite teams at every level. Once, when there was no team in their neighborhood, they formed one, obtained a league franchise, recruited other boys, and eventually went to the city semi-finals before losing. A photo of one of their teams hangs in the Calgary Saddledome today. Jack’s interest in hockey continued his entire life; he was a long-time Tri-City Americans season ticket holder and youth hockey coach.
Jack attended elementary and high school in Calgary, played hockey for Colorado College, and graduated from University of Tulsa with a degree in mechanical engineering. He pursued graduate studies at Washington State University, and earned his professional engineering license. Jack worked on several large construction projects across the U.S. before settling in the Tri-Cities, where he worked as an engineer at Hanford for many years. More recently he worked at the US Army Chemical Depot in Umatilla, and on the Vitrification Plant project for Washington Group International. Jack possessed a strong work ethic, and never fully retired. After being diagnosed with cancer, he continued as a plant design engineer on the vit plant until spring, when the disease prevented him from working any longer. Jack battled cancer in his style, never giving up without a fight.
Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His grandchildren loved spending time with Papa. He was kind, intelligent, a man of integrity, a hard worker, and a loyal citizen. He had a generous spirit, giving to many causes and contributing his time to youth hockey, softball, and little league. He was a long-time member of Christ the King Church in Richland, and could always be found at his favorite event, the Sausage Fest, working as a volunteer or just having fun with his family. Jack also volunteered for the March of Dimes and was a frequent blood donor for the American Red Cross.
Jack was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Patrick O’Leary, in 1937, and mother, Helen (Maloney) O’Leary, in 1989. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Lovada, and their children, daughter Christi, Richmond, Virginia; daughter Katie O’Leary-Wilburn and husband Matt and their children Hazel, Jack, and Jude, Richland; and son Patrick, Seattle. He is also survived by daughter Cheryl O’Leary of Tulsa, Oklahoma; brother Bill O’Leary and wife Betty, sister Marilyn Shaw and husband Darrel, and sister Judy Theroux, and many nieces and nephews, all of Calgary.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m., Monday, October 1 at the Christ the King Church in Richland. Friends may choose a donation in Jack’s name to the American Cancer Society.
