Arliss Ann Cain Yeend

It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of a longtime resident, Arliss Ann Yeend. Arliss is a beloved sister, mom, grandmother, and treasured friend to many. Arliss passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, on June 7, 2025, one month to the day of her 90th birthday. Arliss was born July 7, 1935, in Longdale, Oklahoma, to William Jacob and Addie Alice Maycumber Cain. She was the oldest of two daughters. Her youngest sister followed three years later. Natha Beryline Cain Koger.

On April 20, 1953, at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, Arliss met her husband Darrell where they were going to school. Right after their marriage in Walla Walla, Darrell got drafted into the Army, where they spent two years at the Panama Canal Zone. Arliss worked at Walla Walla Credit Union for several years and also served as Activities Director at Park Plaza in Walla Walla for several years. They started farming with Darrell's father and expanded their farming, where Arliss became a Wife, Bookkeeper, gopher, and parts chaser. Arliss moved off the farm and back to Park Plaza as a resident three and a half years ago after Darrell passed away, until her passing. She was a lifelong member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Walla Walla, where she taught Sunday School and was a piano player for many years. She has played the piano for many years at Park Plaza, accompanying their singing and devotion.

She is survived by her sister, Beryline Koger, and her family from Pocatello, ID; her daughter-in-law, Karla Yeend of Walla Walla; grandchildren, Amanda Yeend of Walla Walla and Kasie Yeend-Person (Tyler) of Walla Walla. Arliss was preceded in death by her parents, William "Bill" and Addie Cain; her son, Mark Yeend; brothers-in-law, Lawrence "Larry" Koger, David Yeend, and Tommie Thompson; sisters-in-law, Helen Thompson and Marva Yeend; In-laws, Charles "Charlie" and Dora Yeend, and a multitude of extended family and friends.

Rest in Peace, Our special Angel - til we meet again.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Blue Mountain Memorial Gardens, College Place, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 11:00 AM, at Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene, 717 E Alder St, Walla Walla.

Memorial contributions may be made to Amazing Grace Church of the Nazarene through the Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W Alder St, Walla Walla, WA 99362. Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.herringgroseclose.com.