Loretta Jean Gregerson
Jul 8, 2013
Loretta Jean Gregerson, wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend to many, passed away on July 8, 2013, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. She died peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Jean was born August 26, 1936 in Maple Hill, Kansas to Henry William “Pat” Patton, Sr., and Edna Mae Patton. The family moved from Kansas to Yakima, Washington...
Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr.
Jul 8, 2013
Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr. was born December 29, 1940, to Nellie & Bert Morgan. Joe is survived by his wife of five years, Georgie; three children and their spouses: Tracy (Tony) Tyler, Jill (Mike) Jimenez, & Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth); five grandchildren: Jake Jimenez, Ervin Tyler, Libbie Jimenez, Hallee Tyler & Myles Tyler; three siblings and their spouses: Earl (Kaye)...
Mary Louisa Baird Carlsen
Jul 4, 2013
Mary Louisa Baird Carlsen, a writer and psychologist who previously resided on Fern Court in Walla Walla, died peacefully at Wheatland Village on July 4, 2013, following complications arising from a stroke. She was surrounded by members of her family and her husband of 64 years, James. She was 84. Mary Louisa Baird was born Aug. 31, 1928, the...
Mary Ellen Morrison
Jun 26, 2013
Mary Ellen Morrison, 77, went home to be with her savior on June 26, 2013. Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1935 in Walla Walla to George and Mary Erdman Benzel. She attended Paine school and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1953 and Eastern Washington University in 1957. Teaching was her passion and she taught for Walla Walla School District...
Samuel Laurella
Jun 23, 2013
Samuel “Sam” Laurella was born on January 30, 1921, in Italy to Giovanni Laurella and Maria Antonia Perfetto. He came to the United States when he was 17 years old and worked for the U.S. forest service in Avery, Idaho. He later worked for Boeing in Seattle before joining the U.S. Air Corps and served for three years during...
Margaret E. Wolfson Moro
Jun 23, 2013
Margaret E. Wolfson Moro born to William and Nellie Cosgrove in Lawrence, KS passed away at General Hospital Sunday at the age of 93. She lived in Walla Walla for most of her lifetime and was preceded in death by husbands William Wolfson and Bernard Moro, 4 of 7 siblings, son Roger Wolfson, and final love Harold Esser. She...
Rose Paul
Jun 22, 2013
Rose Paul passed away on June 22, 2013 in College Place, Washngton. She was born February 3, 1913 in Weston, Oregon. Rose was the youngest of five children and the only girl. At two years of age, Rose and her family moved to Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Lincoln High School, and a few years later they moved to...
Katherine G. Thomas
Jun 22, 2013
Katherine G. Thomas, 90, passed away on June 22, 2013 at her home in Walla Walla. Katherine was born on October 4, 1922 in Chowchilla, California to Albert L. & Frances L. Schnoor Beahm. She formerly resided in Sacramento, California & moved to Walla Walla in 1994. She enjoyed playing Bingo at Blue Mountain Bingo & Eagle’s Lodge. She...
David Benjamin Miller
Jun 21, 2013
David Benjamin Miller, Dave, beloved husband of May (Glenn) Miller, died on June 21, 2013, the summer solstice, in Walla Walla, at the age of 94. David was father to Les (Sue) – Portland, Ore.; Linda (Lynn) Ferrin – Cottage Grove, Ore.; Beverly (Jerry) Jantz – Walla Walla; and Dwight (Becky) – Fall City, Wash. David loved his grandpa...
R. Wayne Allesso Jr.
Jun 17, 2013
R. Wayne Allessio, Jr. was born June 26, 1975 to Randy Sr. & Marianne Allessio. Wayne was raised in Walla Walla and graduated in 1994 from Wa-Hi. While in high school, Wayne was very active in FFA where he competed in tractor driving. He and his teammates placed 1st in the state. On his 19th birthday, June 26, 1994,...
Harvey Brewer
Jun 16, 2013
Harvey Brewer, 85 of Walla Walla passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Walla Walla General Hospital. He was the second son of Wm. Marshall and Glena Brewer. His place of birth was Tulsa, Oklahoma although many believed he was born in Gentry, Arkansas. His family relocated to Milton-Freewater, Oregon when he was two years old. He graduated in...
Janet Kay Garr
Jun 16, 2013
Janet Garr, better known as “Kay” to her family & friends, passes away peacefully on June 16, 2013 with her family by her side. She was 73. Janet Kay Garr was born on September 17, 1939 in Vancouver, Washington to Lorraine LeMonds & Velmore Robins. She attended Walla Walla High School & was the eldest sibling of three brothers:...
Colleen Lynn Myers
Jun 15, 2013
On the evening of June 15, 2013, Colleen Lynn Myers passed away from cancer at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, WA with her husband, Steven Myers, at her side. She was 61 years old. Colleen was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on May 27, 1952. She was the first of two children to Anthony and Betty Mehrens Patch...
Darlene Lorraine Jensen
Jun 13, 2013
Darlene Lorraine Jensen went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 13, 2013. She was born on August 28, 1942 in Sacramento, California. Even though she had on-going health issues most of her life, she was uncomplaining and sweet-spirited, finding joy in helping others. She most enjoyed sewing, cooking, canning, and making scripture bookmarks for missionaries. Darlene...
Lawrence Ernest Blue Sr
Jun 13, 2013
Lawrence Ernest Blue Sr., age 82, passed away at Hermiston Terrace on June 13, 2013, in Hermiston. Viewing will be on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at the Herring Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder from 5-7 pm, with funeral service also being held at Herring Funeral Home on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Blue...
Rodney C. Ingham
Jun 13, 2013
Rodney C. “Rod” Ingham passed away June 13, 2013 at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center at the age of 81. Rod was born July 26, 1931 in Walla Walla, WA to Elmer B. and Laura M. Ingham of Touchet, WA. He attended Gardena grade school and graduated from Touchet High School in 1949. Rod went on to Washington State College...
Norma Bessie Terhaar
Jun 10, 2013
Norma Terhaar Sept. 12, 1929 — June 10, 2013 Norma B. McCann Terhaar, 83, died Monday, June 10, 2013, in Caldwell, Idaho. Norma was born Sept. 12, 1929, in St. Louis, Mo., to Henry and Dora McCann. Viewing will be Friday June 14, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder, Walla...
Richard Paul Mccallum
Jun 8, 2013
Richard McCallum Nov. 10, 1951 — June 8, 2013 Richard (Dick) passed on a beautiful June morning at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Born to Lucille and Grady (Tex) McCallum, he was the youngest of five brothers. Living in the Walla Walla Valley his whole life, attending grade school and junior high school. He graduated from high school...
Richard Harold Carter
Jun 6, 2013
Dad’s Obituary Richard Carter, 74, passed away at his home in Prescott Washington on June 6th , from cancer. Richard was born in Harlingen, Texas on May 15, 1939 to his parents, Porter and Lillie Carter. As a young child, Richard and his family moved to the Pacific Northwest where his family settled at Ayer, Washington. Richard and his...
George Christian Katsel
Jun 2, 2013
George Christian Katsel was called peacefully home in Walla Walla, Washington on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the age of 94. George was born in Mansfield , WA on September 10, 1918. He was the third of four children born to Orlie and Lida Katsel. George was a hard-working man. He learned mechanics as a child working on his...
