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DORCAS MARGARET WAYMIRE
Dorcas Margaret Waymire, 84, of Zillah passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born Sept. 22, 1919 in Sumner, Neb. to Ray Homer and Laurel Lydia (Guess) Kleckner. She received her education in Overton, Neb., graduating with the class of 1937. During the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, Dorcas moved to Granger. She continued her education graduating from Mrs. Freese’s beauty school in Yakima in 1942. In 1943 Dorcas opened a beauty salon in her home in Zillah. On Dec. 26, 1943 she married George David Waymire in Toppenish. The Waymires made their home in Zillah, where Dorcas continued operating her beauty salon for more than 32 years.
She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, quilting and raising plants. She cherished time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Dorcas was a member of the Granger Seventh-day Adventist Church and a very active leader in the children division.
She is survived by her children, Larry Waymire and wife, Sharron, of Granger, John Waymire and wife, Colleen, of Zillah, Laurel Schmella and husband, Dave, of Millcreek, LeRoy Waymire and wife, Carolyn, of Harden, Mont., Pollianne Johnson and husband, Richard, of Portland, Ken Waymire and wife, Kris, of Zillah, Marcine Duim and husband, Terry, of Outlook, Tamera Waymire of Granger and Philip Waymire and wife, Shelly, of Portland, Ore.; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Beryl Kleckner of North Platte, Neb.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George David Waymire; a daughter, Gayla Wells; a son, Dennis Waymire; her sister, Ramona Eder; and her brother, Kalvin Kleckner.
Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday, March 7, 2004, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 8, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, with burial
to follow at Zillah Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
AVIS B. CRANFORD
Avis B. Cranford, 77, of Sunnyside died Tuesday, May 4, 2004, at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
She was born Dec. 7, 1926 in Rockham, S.D. to John and Melissa May (Root) Irwin. She received her early education in South Dakota. In 1941 she with her family moved to Sunnyside. She attended Sunnyside High School and graduated with the class of 1945. In 1947 she married Jack Cranford in Sunnyside, where they together made their home.
She is survived by her mother, May Irwin; one son, Keith Cranford and wife, Sherry, of Zillah; one daughter, Pat McMeans and husband, Bill, of Sunnyside; two grandsons; one granddaughter;
She was preceded in death by her father, Jay Irwin; and her husband, Jack Cranford.
A memorial service will be held Monday, May 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Mrs. Cranford’s memory may contribute to the American Cancer Society. Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
JAMES DOUGLAS ETHRIDGE
James Douglas Ethridge, 57, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at his home in Alderale.
He was born Dec. 26, 1946 to Vernon and Violet (Hatrick) Ethridge in Roslyn. He received his education in the Alderdale, Sunnyside and Prosser schools. In 1965 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam War until 1967.
On May 12, 1984 he married Juanita Thompson in Grandview. Together they made their home on the family farm. He worked for two and half years at CWI Security in Yakima.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Ethridge of Mabton; one son, Robert Peterson; five daughters, Sara Borrough and husband, Perry, of Boardman, Ore., Mary Wilkenson of Mabton, Rose and husband, Mike, of Grandview, Violet Armstrong and husband, Robert, of Bellingham and Pam Kly and husband, Robert, of New York; 13 grandchildren; six brothers; and one sister.
He was preceded in death by his adopted parents, Robert and Pearl Peterson; one sister; and two brothers.
Viewing and visitation will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
ROBERT FRANCIS BAUERLE
Robert Francis “Bob” Bauerle, 79, a Sunnyside resident and businessman, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in Fountain Hill, Ariz.
Bob was born in Corder, Mo., the son of Dessie (Westerfield) and Francis Bauerle. He graduated from the eighth grade in Lee Summit, Mo. and later completed his GED and a two-year college equivalency. Bob joined the Marine Corps during World War II at the age of 16 and was involved in combat operations in the South Pacific Theater including the invasion of Pelieu.
On June 1, 1945, he married Darlene H. Knowlton in Yakima, where he was a service manager at Ross Lynch Motors. In 1953 Bob and Darlene moved to Sunnyside, where they founded Bob’s Auto Clinic and Red Barn Antiques of Sunnyside. In 1974 the Bauerles began their realestate career and in 1975 received their realestate brokers’ license and founded Bob Bauerle and Associates Realtors of Sunnyside. Bob completed his career as a realtor at Valley Investment Company. His wife, Darlene died March 7, 1994. Bob later met and married Leone on June 21, 1997. They made their home in Sunnyside and Chandler, Ariz. for the last seven years.
He was co-founder of Sunnyside Daybreak Rotary, president of Sunnyside Chamber and National Garage Owners Association of America, board member of Sunnyside Rotary and a Paul Harris Fellow. Board member of Home Security Bank, Sunnyside Inc, Yakima Valley Economic Development; Yakima Valley Visitors and Convention Bureau, director of the Sunnyside Port Authority; He was a State President Farm Land Management; member of the Sunnyside Eagle; Lower Valley Elks Lodge #2112; Kiwanis and “acclaimed” Sunnyside Fantasy Football Association.
He is survived by his wife, Leone Bauerle; son, Robert L. Bauerle; daughter, Linda Bauerle Hughes; and grandchildren, Corley Bauer Hughes, Courtney Lauren Hughes, Robert Andrew Bauerle, and Timothy John Bauerle.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Darlene Bauerle; half-brothers, Buck Willard and John Willard.
Viewing and visitation will be held Monday, May 10, 2004, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Burial will be in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Those wishing to honor Bob’s memory may contribute to the Veteran of Foreign Wars Memorial Fund in Sunnyside.
JOHN GROEN
ohn Groen of Zillah and a long-time Sunnyside resident died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Sunnyside Christian Reformed Church, with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
MARY K. (MILLER) BARIGAR
Mary K. (Miller) Barigar, 94, of Selah died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Selah Convalescent Center.
She was born July 4, 1910 and lived in Denver, Colo., where she met and married Leonard C. Miller. They settled in Sunnyside with their four children, where they raised cattle. She moved to Yakima, where she worked for George Joseph Warehouse for a number of years. She later met and married Ben Barigar and made her home in Moses Lake. They later moved to Yakima.
She is survived by her son, Ron (Lefty) Miller and wife, Ara; and daughter-in-law, Babe Miller; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, Leonard C. Miller and Ben Barigar; her daughter, Norma Lee Holms; two sons, Larry and Don Miller; and one grandson, Kerry Miller.
Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, from 10 to 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
ADA SARGENT
Ada “June” Sargent 84, of Prosser died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at her home. She was born June 15, 1920 in Fort Laramie, S.D. to John D. and Della M. (Leach) Meyers. She was an achiever in her school duties receiving her education in Nordom, S.D. On July 31, 1938 she married Ray Clyde Sargent in Warden, Neb. and together they made their home in Sunnyside. In 1940 they together worked at the Portland shipyards and the Umatilla Depot.
She is survived by her daughters, Alice Mack and husband, Clyde, of Yakima, and Connie White and husband, Izaak, of Prosser; one son, Max Sargent and wife, Joyce, of Prosser; 11 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 12 great- great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Verda Moore of Tucson, Ariz. and Erma Cockran of Kennewick; and two brothers, David Meyers of Stanfield, Ore. and Mike Meyers of Winner, S.D.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Clyde Sargent, three brothers; and two sisters.
Viewing and visitation will be held, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside services will be held Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at 11 p.m. at Terrace Heights Memorial Park, Yakima, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.
CYNTHIA ELIZABETH LUTHER
Cynthia Elizabeth Luther, 85, of Outlook, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at her home in Outlook, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 7, 1919 to John Thomas and Estella Rachel (Keller) Fletcher in Cedar County, Mo., the seventh of 12 children. Elizabeth was raised in a very loving family environment during the Great Depression. She attended the Baptist Church. Elizabeth went to grade school in West Union, Mo. in the same schoolhouse her mother had once attended. She graduated from the eighth grade with honors from the Snyder School in 1933 and later attended Stoney Point School, where she met Leo Edward Luther. They were married on Sept. 27, 1940 in Missouri, where their four sons were born. In 1946 they moved to Outlook and three daughters and one son were added to their family. Elizabeth made her home in Outlook until the time of her death.
She was a member of the Granger Assembly of God Church for 57 years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening and reading.
She is survived by six children, Alan Luther and wife, Barbara, of Yakima, Gerald Luther and wife, Gloria, of Bickleton. Rev. David Daniel Luther and wife, Fatima, of Wasilla, Alaska, Jeanetta Knopp of Yakima, Susan Lockbeam and husband, Arnold, of Selah and Kevin Luther of Outlook; daughter-in-law, Judith Luther; 31 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Clarence Fletcher and Clyde Fletcher; two sisters, Georgia and Laura, all of Missouri; and special friend, Elaine Getsinger.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Maris Jane Luther, in 1957; one son, Loren Luther, in 2002; five brothers, Willis, Lewis, Alfred, Sigal and Euell; and two sisters, Velma and Lucille.
Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, from 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, with burial to follow at Outlook Cemetery, Outlook. Those wishing to honor Mrs. Luther’s memory may contribute to the Granger Assembly of God Church. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ANGEL CASTRO
Angel Castro, 56, a long-time Granger resident died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
He was born June 6, 1948 in Weslaco, Texas. He moved to the Yakima Valley in 1958. For many years he worked in agriculture as a tractor driver. He also loved music. He played bass and sang with Enrique Castro y Sus Norteños, Los Astros and Los Tejanos throughout the state of Washington and Oregon for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carrie Castro of Granger; two daughters, Toni Castro of Granger, and Robin Glossen of Toppenish; two brothers, Guadalupe Castro of Stanfield, Ore., and Juan Castro of Granger; one sister, Leonore Cardenas of Granger; eight grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique Sr. and Leonor Castro; five brothers, Ramiro, Vicente, Elias, Esteban and Enrique.
Viewing and visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Granger. Burial will be held at Zillah Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
W. ARLIE KNIGHT
Our loving Father, W. Arlie Knight, 81, of Sunnyside passed away suddenly Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at Yakima Regional Hospital, of an apparent heart attack.
Arlie was born Aug. 13, 1923 in Tacoma, the son of Nina (Selleck) and Henry Daniel Knight. He received his education in Washington, Oregon and California. On March 21, 1943 he married Alice L. Lewis at the Yakima Church of God. Arlie was a cattle rancher in the Ahtanum Valley for 23 years. He was awarded Conservation Farmer of the Year for 1968, winning a trip to the orient. In 1968 the Knight family moved to Sunnyside, where Arlie was a feed specialist for Western Farmers and Land of Lakes.
Arlie served and held leadership positions on the Pacific Northwest Association of the Church of God. He was a member of the Sunnyside Church of God, held offices on the Board of Trustees, taught Sunday school and sang in the church quartet. At the church, Arlie was instrumental in the installation and completion of an elevator and many woodworking projects.
He enjoyed the out-of-doors, camping, fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved working with wood and spending time with his family.
He was a loving father and husband, an optimist and idealist with a great sense of humor. A faithful man and true to his word, he was hardworking, loyal and offered his kindness and friendship to others freely. He was strong, spiritual and compassionate, a leader in every sense, one we could count on, but most of all he was our Dad and our friend, all a Dad should be.
He is survived by five children, Arleta Langdon and husband, Bill, of Grassvalley, Calif., Kerry Allen Knight and wife, Virlene, of Olympia, La Rae Ross and husband, Leroy, of Sunnyside, Dan Knight and wife, Georgeana, of Wapato, and Tim Knight of Sunnyside; 12 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; one brother, Bill Knight of Blanchard; and three sisters, Ruth Wood of San Antonio, Texas, Norma Hooks of Federal Way, and Murriel Kimball of Port Townsend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Alice L. Knight on Aug. 7, 2004; and two brothers, Bernard and Phillip Knight.
Viewing and visitation will be held Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Sunnyside. A celebration service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 10 a.m. at Sunnyside Church of God. Burial will held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 2 p.m. at West Hills Cemetery in Yakima, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Memorials can be made to the elevator fund at the Sunnyside Church of God.
EVERETT T. LAWRENCE
Everett T. Lawrence “E.T.”, 102, of Sunnyside went to be in the arms of his heavenly Father Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at Hillcrest Manor, Sunnyside.
He was born May 17, 1902 in Nauvoo, Mo. to James Jefferson and Mary Isabella (Webster) Lawrence. He with his family homesteaded in eastern Colorado. At the age of 16, Everett left home to work wheat harvest. He became a jack of all trades working his way west. On March 24, 1948 he married the love of his life, Flo Terry. Together they made their first home in California later moving to Idaho. Everett and Flo remained in Idaho until they moved to Washington in 1993 to be closed to their daughter, Jean Roehl. E.T. and Flo remained independent living together at Sun Terrace Assisted Living Center, until three weeks prior to his death.
Everett was a great outdoorsman, enjoying horses, fishing and hunting. He cherished time spent with his family and appreciated his children and grandchildren’s opinions, talents and abilities.
He is survived by his loving wife, Flo Lawrence of Sunnyside. For 56 years they ended each night with a kiss. E.T. is also survived by three daughters, Ramona Schelling and husband, John, of Sand Point, Idaho, Pam Calander of Prescott, Ariz., and Jean Roehl and husband, Reuben, of Sunnyside; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Theodore “Ted” Lawrence and Emmett Lawrence.
Viewing and visitation will be held Sunday, Nov. 21, 2004, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with graveside services to be held at 2 p.m. at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.
“We love you Papa.”
GEORGE E. HECKER
George E. Hecker, 75, of Grandview died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, at his home.
He was born July 6, 1929 in Miles City, Mont. to Edward and Henerette (Schleter) Hecker. He moved to the Lower Valley and graduated from Sunnyside High School. He married Patricia Schwabauer.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Hecker of Grandview; two daughters, Holly Hecker-Pupo of Yuba City, Calif. and Tricia Hecker of Seattle; two sons, Randy Hecker of Mabton and Rick Hecker of Grandview; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael; and two sisters, Loucille Cullen and Christine Hecker.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials in Mr. Hecker’s name may be sent to Yakima Regional Hospital Home Health, Yakima, WA. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
ALBERTA EDITH OSBOURN
Alberta E. (Hawley) Osbourn, 86, of Sunnyside went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Monday, Feb. 28, 2005.
Alberta was born Oct. 25, 1918 to Harvey and Viola Mae (Neel) Hawley at their homestead near Trail City, S.D. She was the youngest of six children. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in South Dakota in 1937 and gladly moved from the terrible South Dakota winters to Denver, Colo., where she lived for 52 years. She graduated from the Bonnie Beauty School in 1938. After Alberta graduated from beauty school, she got a job next to the Pig Parlor, where Tex worked and he could see her reflection in the exhaust fan over the grill. When she walked by he would run to the back door so he could slip out to talk to her and the rest is history. On April 25, 1939 she married Milford (Tex) Osbourn. Together they were blessed with three daughters. In May of 1955, she went to work as a sales clerk in the yard goods and boys’ department at Sear Roebuck, Cherry Creek Store, where she worked until her retirement in June of 1980, 25 years later.
Both Alberta and Tex were born again through the blood of the Lord Jesus and were baptized, when they were in their mid-60s. Alberta was a wonderful Christian witness to many.
Alberta had been a resident of Sunnyside for the past 15 years, first living with her daughter, Beverly, then at Sun Terrace Assisted Living Facility and most recently at Hillcrest Manor
She always loved the climate and sunshine of Sunnyside. She attended Grandview Christian Center for several years and was affectionately known by the folks there as “Grandma”. Her favorite Bible verse was Psalm 118.24, “This is the day, which the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Her favorite hymn was “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.”
Alberta is survived by three daughters, Beverly Ross of Sunnyside, Joanne Zylstra (Bert), of Mission, Kan. and Sharon Brzeinski (John), of Fort Collins, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, Mary Ross, Leroy (LaRae) Ross, Susan (Nick) Martrinez, LaVerne Farnworth Jr., Susan (Tony) Bertsch, Diane Marquez, Michael (Leslie) Ross, Kathryn (Tony) Tate, Karen (Ken) Jordan, Andries (Christeena) Zylstra, Christine (Rick) Kline, Ryan Brzeinski and Tara (Adam) Woodroof. She was very proud of her 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren, which live in Washington State, Oregon, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri.
We all “rise up and call her blessed” just like the woman in Proverbs 31 in the Bible. We rejoice that she was our loving and precious mother and grandma O. We loved her beyond measure. We will miss her, but we trust in the Lord’s promises that we will all have a joyful reunion in Heaven one day.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband of 48 years.
Viewing will be held Friday, March 4, 2005, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, 2005, from 9 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Sunnyside. Burial will immediately follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside.
Those wishing to honor her memory may contribute to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 565, Yakima, WA 98907, Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73101-0036 or to your favorite charity in Alberta’s name.
CECILIA LORRAINE OPPEGARD
Cecilia Lorraine (Roy) Oppegard, 74, of Toppenish was with her girls when she passed away peacefully in her home after a courageous battle with lung cancer, Friday, March 25, 2005, in Toppenish.
Cecilia was born Jan. 31, 1931 in Wapato to Henri and Marion Roy. She grew up in Wapato until moving to Sunnyside, where she graduated from Sunnyside High School. After graduation she enlisted in the Navy.
She later returned to Washington to raise her four girls, Pamela, who is married to David Myers and lives in Toppenish; Patricia, who lives in Kennewick; Joy, who is married to David Ness and lives in Portland, Ore.; and Terrie, who is married to Doug Carothers and lives in Hillsboro, Ore.
Cecilia always loved spending time with her girls and her family. She also loved playing bingo, attending family gatherings and taking annual trips with her girls.
She will be truly missed by all who loved her.
Cecilia is survived by her four daughters; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; three sisters, Janet Fallert, Rose Marie Konzek, Mary Lou Biegler; and two brothers, Roland Roy and James Roy.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father; her sister, Theresa Stahlhut; and three brothers, Clement Roy, Paul Roy and Roger Roy.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 28, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Graveside services will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery. There will be a reception held for friends and family at the home of David and Pam Myers, 5 Washington Ave. #D, (above the 88 Cents Store), Toppenish. Special thanks to Lower Valley Hospice for its caring staff. Memorials may be made to Lower Valley Hospice. Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, was in charge of arrangements.
OPAL M. MADSON
Opal M. Madson, 86, of Grandview died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, at Hillcrest Manor, Sunnyside.
She was born May 25, 1919 in Athens, Texas to Norman and Mary (Horn) Cox.
She married Wayne Madson and made their home in Grandview, where they lived until Wayne’s passing in 2002. For the last 3 years, Opal made her home at Hillcrest Manor.
She is survived by two daughters, Jan Padgham and husband, John, of Sunnyside and Pam Haugen and husband, Andy, of Milwaukee, Ore.; one son, Wayne Madson, Jr. and wife, Connie, of Sunnyside; and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, from noon to 6 p.m. at Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home. Burial will be in Grandview City Cemetery
