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SALVADOR ESTRADA
Salvador Estrada, 58, of Granger died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2005, at Hillcrest Manor Nursing Home, Sunnyside.
Salvador Estrada was born April 5, 1947 in Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Trinidad and Maria (Nino) Estrada. He spent his early years in Mexico and later married Maria C. Moreno in Mexico. For the past 12 years Salvador and Maria have made their home in Granger.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Maria Estrada of Granger; five children, Miguel Estrada and wife, Alma, of Sunnyside, Salvador Estrada, Jr. and wife, Yolanda, of Granger, Raquel Estrada and husband, Gildardo, of Granger, Rogelio Estrada and wife, Veronica, of Sunnyside and Isidro Estrada of Granger; 13 grandchildren, Lizet Estrada, Karina Estrada, Miguel Estrada, Jr., Ruby Estrada, Briza Estrada, Maggie Estrada, Salvador Estrada III, Christopher Estrada, Kevin Estrada, Kenya Estrada, Brianna Estrada, Jessica Estrada and Christian Estrada. He is also survived by his father, Trinidad Estrada of Sunnyside; and three sisters and five brothers.
He was preceded in death by his mother Maria Estrada Nino, who died in January 1998.
Funeral services for Salvador Estrada will be held with a Rosary being recited Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. A mass will be celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Granger. Viewing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral home. Salvador’s wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will be in Christus Niche Wall of Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside at a later date.
ESTHER FRANK
Esther Frank, 85, of Sunnyside went to be with her Savior and beloved husband Monday, Oct. 10, 2005, with her family at her side as she began her journey.
Esther was born in Windsor, Colo. on Jan. 2, 1920. She married Herman R. Frank on Christmas day in 1939 in Loveland, Colo.
In 1944 she began one of her greatest adventures as they moved to Washington with their oldest daughter, Marilyn. They settled in Toppenish for five years to farm. In 1949 they moved to Sunnyside to start up a dairy and farm. In 1967 they went to Prosser to raise asparagus and then back to Sunnyside in 1978 to enjoy retirement.
Esther truly enjoyed the art of entertaining, being with her family and on church cutter events. She spent many hours with her grandchildren and their friends, her kitchen was never closed and a special treat was always in the making. Esther took great pride in her yard and red roses. Esther was an active member of the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church. She spent many happy hours getting a wedding reception ready and served as Deacon for the church on many occasions. Esther was also a longtime active member of the Outlook Grange and the Sunnyside Eagles. When Esther first moved into Sun Terrace in 2002 she would round up the ladies for their daily walks. You could always find Mother dancing if there was music, be either with a partner or her walker.
She is survived by her three children and their families, Marilyn (Dennis) Quesinberry of Sunnyside; grandchildren, Michele (Craig) Fitzgibbon of Chicago, Bryan (Teresa) Quesinberry of Spokane; and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Quesinberry at home; Gerald/Jerry Frank of Richland; granddaughters, Geri (Jason) Meredith of Kennewick and Sandy (Matt) Goff of San Diego; and Nancy (Doug) Miles of Gleed/Yakima and grandson, Austin Miles at home; two sisters, Rachel of Stockton, Calif. and Frieda of Colorado; along with many nieces and nephews; and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Herman in 1981; four brothers; and five sisters.
Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at 11 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church.
EVA J. PALMER
Eva J. Palmer, 100, a longtime resident of Sunnyside passed away Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
She was born October 19, 1905, to John Henry and Julia Bell (Eutsler) Currin in Greer, Idaho.
She is survived by her granddaughters, Sharon Cohu and husband, Torchey, of Sunnyside and Sandy Thomas of Outlook; her great-grandsons, Troy Gannon of Seattle and Mark Desmarais of Yakima.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred Palmer; and son, Donald Eugene Palmer.
Private family graveside services will be held at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BRIAN PAUL BERG
Brian P. Berg, 47, of Kennewick, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005 in Pasco.
He was born Sept. 18, 1958, in Sunnyside to John P. and Harriet M. (Cromar) Berg. Brian grew up in Sunnyside, where he graduated from high school in 1976. He was selected to attend Boy’s State during his senior year. He enjoyed playing baseball throughout high school and it was then that he earned his brown belt in Tae Kwan Do. He graduated from Columbia Basin College with a degree in Ag Science. He was well respected in his career as a crop specialist.
Brian was married to Audrey Gayle Thiessen in 1980. Together they had two daughters, Brandy and Lindsey. Although, Brian and Gayle divorced
in 1999, they remained friends and celebrated their daughters’ accomplishments together.
He loved his daughters and was looking forward to walking Brandy down the aisle in just a few weeks. He spent many hours rooting for them both on the ice and in life. Lindsey was his shining star on the ice.
Brian was an accomplished pilot and poker player. He loved to “play” and created lots of hysterical moments that won’t be forgotten. He loved spending time with his friends, fishing, hunting and riding their Harleys. His constant companion of 10 years, a blue heeler named Harley, was part of the gang. Brian just returned from Elk Camp, where his friends nicknamed him “Maverick” because of his love of flying. The highlight of his trip was shooting his first elk.
Brian left too soon and we will miss him always.
He is survived by his daughters, Brandy Berg and her fiancé, Josh Kovis, and Lindsey Berg; his mother, Harriet Berg; his grandmother, Laurel Cromar; one sister, JoAnn Zyph, and her husband, Dan; one brother, Tom Berg, and his wife, Charlene; four nephews, Tyler, Todd and Andrew Zyph and Jason Berg; and two nieces, Ashley and Kayla Berg.
Brian was preceded in death by his father, John P. Berg; and grandfather, Oren L. Cromar
Viewing will be held Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 W. Court Street, Pasco. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 25, 2005, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 7305 W. Court Street, Pasco. Burial will follow at City View Cemetery just off of Oregon Avenue in Pasco.
Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, Pasco, is in charge of arrangements.
PAUL MOWRY
Paul Mowry, 86, of Grandview died early Sunday morning, Nov. 20, 2005, where he had lived for 55 years.
He was born March 20, 1919 in Sarles, N.D. and lived there until he moved with his family to Oregon in 1937. He graduated from Corvallis High School in 1938, and went to Oregon State College, where he met Betty Grannis. He went home the same day and told his mother that he had met the girl he was going to marry. He was pretty serious, because he did, and it lasted for 65 years.
Paul’s interest in the outdoors came early, and when he encountered entomology at O.S.C. he found his life’s work. But he had also encountered R.O.T.C. and, before he could pursue insects full time, he had to pursue life in WWII. Paula and Sue were born while he was in the army. He spent four years in the Army Air Corps in Kansas, Texas and Virginia.
After he mustered out of the army in 1945, he started his career in entomology near Portland with the Gresham Berry Growers. His third daughter, Trish, was born in Portland. After a couple of years, he found a job with Chevron Chemical, first in Yakima, and then in 1950, in Grandview, where he found his home. And it suited him. His fourth daughter, Carol, was born soon after. After depression and war, people were looking for opportunities, and Grandview seemed to have provided them for Paul: outdoors, work he could do, and people to work with.
The sense of duty (and ambition) Paul demonstrated in becoming an Eagle Scout in Sarles was demonstrated again in Grandview, when he joined the Lions and Elks and Bethany Presbyterian Church, where he was elected an elder. In the 1960’s, he was appointed to the Grandview City Council, where he served for many years, including four as mayor. He tried to retire in 1979, but was appointed again. He brought a cheerful but serious approach to the job, winning people over with his easy charm and getting done what needed to be done. He was a natural conservative with a clear idea of what was right, but an equally clear idea of when things needed to be changed.
But to see Paul Mowry, you had to go outside, to his backyard with 108 varieties of roses, rhododendrons, trees and bushes, strawberries, beans, quail, mourning doves and a few squirrels, who risked his pellet gun, or walking the fields looking for pheasants or the hills for a deer, or in a boat fishing (you had to be quiet if you fished with Paul), or to his work as a fieldsman, where he could practice outdoors what he seemed to like best, which was being with people. He loved a drink, a funny story, and an honest man to share them with.
Although his last years were blighted by Alzheimer’s disease, people who knew him will remember his sunny smile, his friendly manner and his serious response to what needed improving in the world.
His is survived by his wife, Betty; his daughters, Paula Craig, Susan Johnson, Patricia Mowry, and Carol Merritt; ten grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grandview. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2nd and Birch St., Grandview, WA 98930 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633.
STANLEY CLAUDE FREEMAN
Stanley Claude Freeman, 93, of Prosser died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005.
He was born in Montesano on March 1, 1912. He graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1930 and enlisted in the United States Navy during WWII.
He is survived by one sister-in-law, Lynn Hewitt of Prosser; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Senior Center. All memorials should be made to the United Methodist Church.
LUIS RIOS
Luis Rios, 50, of Sunnyside died Monday, Dec. 19, 2005, at Sunnyside Community Hospital.
He was born in Mexico.
He was a dairyman for Hidden Valley Dairy in Mabton.
He is survived by his wife, Delia Madrid of Sunnyside; two sons, Luis R. Rios of California and Alejandro Rios of Sunnyside; one daughter, Mercedes Rios of San Francisco, Calif.; eight brothers, Martin Rios, Gerardo Rios, Antonio Rios, Jose Rios, Benjamin Rios, Justo Rios and Abel Rios; and five sisters, Angelica Rios, Imelda Rios, Carmen Rios, Isabel Rios and Beatriz Rios; and seven grandchildren.
A Rosary will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at 6 p.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel, Sunnyside. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005, at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sunnyside. Burial will be held at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GARY W. BENNETT
Gary W. Bennett, 67, of Sunnyside returned to his Heavenly Father early Tuesday morning, Dec. 20, 2005, from his home.
He was born May 26, 1938 in Aberdeen to Barney and Vesta (Cain) Bennett. Gary received his early education at Wendell Phillips School and later graduated with the Sunnyside High School Class of 1956. He worked as a journeyman carpenter until illness forced his retirement in 1988. On June 19, 1959 he married his “Angel”, Leah Karen McKay, in Sunnyside.
Gary was a private pilot and enjoyed taking aerial photos of many places including Mt. St. Helens. He also enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking and spending time in the Bickleton area. He cherished time spent with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Gary is survived by his wife of 46 years, Leah Karen Bennett of Sunnyside; his children, Brent Bennett (Michelle), of Mt. Lake Terrace, Kathy Phenneger (Randy), of Kennewick, Curtis Bennett of Tacoma; grandchildren: Camille, Breanna, Chelsea and Brittany Bennett, Kaley, Amanda and Sean Phenneger, Cheena, Craig and Curtis Wayne Bennett. Gary is also survived by his sisters, Joyce Celver (Phil), of Auburn, Susan Crowder of Lompoc, Calif. and his brother, James Bennett (Mary), of Ephrata; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
EZAK BOS
Ezak “Bob” Bos, of Sunnyside died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005.
Bob was born to David and Jacoba Bos on Nov. 11, 1915. He and Arnola Huenefeld were married in Sunnyside on Feb. 6, 1942. On the day of their wedding he got his draft notice. Dad served in the Army Air Corps.
Bob was a farmer who enjoyed his work. He farmed the Bos homestead, and worked for Gerrit Schilperoort, Martinez Sheep Company and Newhouse Farms.
Dad was a person who cared for people. He enjoyed music. He had a strong dislike for weeds!
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Arnola; two children, Jobob Bos (Sandra), and Susanne Bos; two grandchildren, Melisa Oswalt and Kimberly Bos; four great-grandkids, Jacob, Ashleigh, Gabriel and Benjamin; three sisters, Anne Besteman (Matty), Lucille Apol (Harold), and Margaret Duim (Wilbur); and two brothers, William Bos (Beverly), and Harry Bos (Lynn).
Visitation will be held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Sunnyside Christian School.
BETTY JO HALL
Betty Jo Hall, 72, of Sunnyside passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005, at her home in Sunnyside.
She was the first-born child of Troy and Lois Mears on Oct. 9, 1933.
Betty’s passions were her granddaughters, family, gardening and cooking.
She will be missed so much, but we rejoice in the knowledge that she and dad are embracing each other and will be watching over us, waiting for us to join them in our heavenly home. We love you, Mom!
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Sedlacek (Mike) of Yakima; one son, Randy Hall (Barb) of Pasco; former daughter-in-law, Harriet Wertenberger; and four granddaughters, Missy and Katy Sedlacek, both of Yakima, and Sondra Aguilar (Travis) and Diedree Hall, all of Sunnyside. She is also survived by her sisters, Bonnie Houser (Larry) of Grandview, Judy Orth (Rick) of Estacada, Ore.; four brothers, Russell Mears (Velma) of Grandview, Carl Mears (Bonny) of Yakima, Jimmy Mears and Blaine Mears (Marilyn), all of Sunnyside; one brother-in-law, JC (Flora) Hall; sisters-in-laws, Sue (Tuffy) Moreau; Georgia (Ken) Powell of Yellville, Ark.; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
She loved each and everyone of her family member dearly.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Robert Hall Jr.; two brothers, Lester Clyde and Paul Mears.
Viewing and visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, with burial to follow at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens, Sunnyside. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
NANCY IRENE STILL
Nancy Irene Still, 95, of Grandview passed away on Christmas day, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2005 receiving the gift she had wanted for so long, going to Heaven to meet Jesus.
She was born Jan. 1, 1910 in Benton, Tenn. to Allen and Minnie (Allen) Paris. She received her education in Tennessee. Nancy made her home in California, where she met and married Claude Porter. Following his passing, Nancy moved to Grandview. Nancy married Bert Smith, and they made their home in Grandview. Following his passing, she married Amery Still. They made Sunnyside their home. For the past 10 years Nancy has made her home at Tayon’s Adult Family Home.
Nancy’s faith and church were first in her life.
She enjoyed watching T.V., crocheting, embroidering, feeding chickadees and spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her stepson, Bob Smith and wife, Dolores, of Benton City; and one stepdaughter, Ruth Jackson and husband, Bob, of Keizer, Ore.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her “family” at Tayon’s Adult Family Home.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands, Claude Porter, Bert Smith and Amery Still; two sisters; two brothers; one stepdaughter, Betty Brooks; one great-grandson, Billy Smith; one great-great-granddaughter, Morgan Lynn Kennedy.
Viewing and visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, with burial to follow at the East Prosser Cemetery.
SIMON DEKKER
Simon Dekker, 83, a long-time Zillah resident, and who had been living in Sunnyside, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Feb. 13, 2006.
Simon was born Jan. 12, 1923 in Scheveningen, The Netherlands. Simon married Cora van der Vliet, May 29, 1947 in Wilnis, the Netherlands. In 1950 the Dekker family immigrated to the United States. They made their home in Minnesota, Iowa, and California, before moving to Zillah in 1969, where their dream of working together on their own dairy farm came true. Simon and Cora retired in 1986 and continued to make Zillah their home until they moved to Sun Terrace in Sunnyside in 2001.
Simon was an active member of the Zillah Faith Community Church. He served on the Sunnyside Christian School board. He participated in the Sunnyside Men’s Chorus and enjoyed going to Hillcrest Manor to sing for the residents. He and Cora volunteered with the American Red Cross, the Republican Party and the Gideons.
He was preceded in death by Cora, his wife of 53 years, in September 2001; his parents, Franscois and Geertruida Dekker; one granddaughter, Heidi Dekker; one brother, Maart Dekker; and two sisters, Annie Dekker and Nel Vooys.
Simon is survived by seven children, Trena (Rich) Boonstra of Escondido, Calif., Frank (Colleen) Dekker of Bellevue, Trudy (Wayne) Sylling of Outlook, Mary (James) Katerberg of Dayton, Ohio, John (Ellen) Dekker of Granger, Nelly (Gary) Groenewold of Villa Park, Ill., and Jackie (Phil) Hofland of Dixon, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Dekker of the Netherlands; and three sisters, Truus Van Bruinessen of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Mien van Vliet of the Netherlands and Co Molenaar of Brantford, Ontario, Canada.
Viewing and visitation will be Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside, and Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, from 9:30 until time of service at 10 a.m. at Faith Community Church, Zillah. Burial will follow at Zillah Cemetery, followed by a light luncheon at the church. Those wishing to honor his memory may contribute to Sunnyside Birthright or Sunnyside Christian School Foundation. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CLARENCE WILLIAM HEDDEN
Clarence William Hedden, 74, of La Plata, Md. passed away Thursday, Feb. 9, 2006, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Md., of heart failure.
He was born June 6, 1931 in Timber Lake, S.D., the son of the late Allen Beach Hedden and Florence Mathilda Hanken. He graduated in 1950 from Sunnyside High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and served 21 years until his retirement as a Master Sergeant. He was a Vietnam veteran. Later he established his own company, which sold and distributed food to military commissaries on the west coast and Alaska.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 35 years , and had attained the honors of the fourth degree. He was the Past Grand Knight of Council 5796 in Milpitas, Calif. and was a member of the Archbishop Neale Council in La Plata when he died.
A life long outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever he could find the time. He was very devoted to his family and greatly enjoyed preparing fine meals for them at every opportunity. His other pursuits included curing and smoking fish and wild game.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Marie (Goodman); two sisters, Edna Agnes Golob and Shirley Isabel Johnson; two daughters, Catherine Irene Witthar and Wendy Annette Laise; two sons-in-law, James Henry Witthar and Francis Arthur Laise; and four grandchildren, Ashley Lee Witthar, Lauren Kim Witthar, Jessica Lynne Laise and Christopher Michael Laise.
Visitation was held Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Ignatius Catholic Church at Chapel Point. A Mass of Christian Burial followed at 11 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Ed O’Connell. Interment followed at the Church Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va., 23058. Arrangements and services were provided by Raymond Funeral Service, La Plata, Md.
HELEN MARIE THIEL
Helen Marie Thiel, 81, of Grandview passed away Monday, Feb. 13, 2006, at her home.
She was born June 20, 1924 in Kelliher, Minn. to Steven and Lena (Kleven) Oleheiser. Helen graduated with the Deer River High School Class of 1941 in Minnesota. On June 6, 1949 she married John Thiel Sr. in Hill City, Minn. They lived in Montana for a short while before moving to Power City, Ore. In 1960 Helen and John moved to Ellensburg for one year and later settled in Grandview.
She enjoyed dances, dressing up for the holidays, playing cards with her friends and going to yard sales. Helen volunteered many hours at the Grandview Senior Center, The Rebekah Lodge, The Odd Fellows, Pregnancy Crisis Center and the Grandview Museum.
She is survived by her children, Jim (Shirley) Thiel of Gilbert, Minn., Barbara (Frank) Coplay of Brigham City, Utah, Eunice (Lee) Rice of Forest Grove, Ore., Nick (Mary) Thiel of Superior, Wis., Sharon (Reed) Nelson of Perry, Utah, Judy Heintz of Granger, Bonny (Art) Belch of Yakima, Steven (Nancy) Thiel of Grandview and Linda (Paul) Bowen of Granger; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She is also survived by three sisters, Stella Rossler, Dorothy Halverson and Leona Thompson; two brothers, Chuck Oleheiser and Paul Oleheiser; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Thiel Sr.; one brother, Robert Oleheiser; one son, John Thiel Jr.; one daughter, Joanne Boggs; and two grandsons, Micheal Heintz and Rick Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home, Grandview, with burial to follow at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor her memory may contribute to Grandview Senior Center, 401 West 2nd Street, Grandview, WA, 98930. Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
MARK STEPHEN CULP
A memorial service will be held for Mark Stephen Culp, Friday, April 28, 2006, at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Convent Chapel, 904 S. 6th St., Sunnyside. Those wishing to honor his memory are invited to attend.
