Connie Jean Hofer
Jul 5, 2012
Connie Jean Cross Hofer (65) passed away at her home in Prescott, Washington on July 5, 2012. Connie had many adventures in her life. Connie & her first husband owned & operated a trucking business together in Othello, Washington. During the Vietnam War, she worked with the famous Flying Tigers. Connie followed her mother to Alaska where she worked...
Milo Jameson Fletcher
Jul 1, 2012
Milo Jameson Fletcher, born December 28, 2011 at Providence St. Mary Medical Center passed away July 1, 2012 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima, in the arms of his mother from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Milo is the son of Wesley and Rebekah (Porter) Fletcher. He was their Christmas surprise. He lived six full, happy...
Mary Louise Abajian
Jun 26, 2012
Mary Louise Abajian, passed away on June 26, 2012. MaryLou was born in Walla Walla on July 21, 1923, to Charles and Josephine Hooper. MaryLou was raised in Walla Walla except for a short time in Portland, Oregon and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1941. MaryLou met John Abajian at the Officers Club at the airbase. They were married in...
Charlotte Ruth Hutchens
Jun 25, 2012
Charlotte Ruth (Ostroot) Hutchens was born June 19, 1911, in Astoria, S.D., to Theodore and Hannah (Quail) Ostroot. She died June 25, 2012, at Booker Rest Home in Dayton. She celebrated her 101st birthday on June 19, 2012, with a family dinner at Booker. Her family moved to Crosby, N.D., in 1924, and later to Minot, N.D. She graduated...
Janet "Jan" Lee Angotti
Jun 22, 2012
Janet Lee Angotti, 76, passed away peacefully at home on June 22, 2012. Jan was born in Walla Walla on November 24, 1935 to Esther and George Sherwood. She attended school in Walla Walla and graduated from Wa-Hi. On December 22, 1956, Jan married Don Angotti at St. Francis Church. Later, Jan attended St. Mary’s Nursing school, and graduated...
William Leroy Davis Sr.
Jun 20, 2012
Bill Davis of Waitsburg died June 20, 2012 at Walla Walla General Hospital. He was 86. He was born August 31, 1925 in Delta, Colorado to Roy and Marie (Coates) Davis. He spent his childhood and attended school in Delta before joining the US Navy after Pearl Harbor in 1941. He fell in love with the Pacific Northwest after...
Edith May Louise Sanborn
Jun 19, 2012
Edith was the first born child of Robert and Amelia Stroop nee Buchman. She was born at 604 Monroe Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey on March 17, 1919. Her parents Robert and Amelia were early aviators and Edith May grew up “barnstorming” with her parents. Her early childhood was difficult due to the great depression and the subsequent death of...
Harry Lewis Gardner, Jr.
Jun 11, 2012
Harry was born and raised in Walla Walla where he attended Berney Elementary and Walla Walla High School. Harry joined the Navy in the early 1950’s and later transferred to the Army. Harry served in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Warrant Officer Harry L. Gardner retired from the Army after proudly serving 21 years in the United States...
Claudia Lee Huntley
Jun 10, 2012
Claudia Huntley departed this life for the next on Sunday, June 10, 2012, at 5:27 pm. She passed away peacefully, gracefully and beautifully in the warmth and comfort of her own home, surrounded by her husband, kids and grandkids. A public celebration of Claudia's life will take place at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 15, 2012, at the Amazing...
Mathew Gregory Fazzari
Jun 6, 2012
In life, Mathew Gregory Fazzari lived with a pure, honorable, and faith filled passion. On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, Mathew met his Lord in the same way. Mathew was born December 1, 1986 to Greg Fazzari and Susan Mock Fazzari in Walla Walla. He is the eldest of four children. Mathew attended Assumption Elementary School and graduated from DeSales...
Shailah Fraire
May 31, 2012
Our beautiful Shailah Fraire (Shay-Shay) born on Jan 11, 2010 danced her way across this earth for a glorious 2 1/2 years before she was called back to God on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Everyone who met our sunny and vibrant baby girl was touched by her love of life. Everywhere she went she danced and laughed. She was...
Julie Ann Sphuler
May 30, 2012
Julie Ann Sphuler, 42, died at her home in Walla Walla on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Julie was born on Sept. 29, 1969, in Placerville, Calif. She graduated from Orofino High School in 1987, Lewis and Clark State College with a bachelor of science in nursing in 1999, and from Washington State University with a Masters of Nursing in...
Kenneth Charles Slack
May 30, 2012
Kenneth C. Slack passed away at his home May 30, 2012 following a short battle with cancer. Ken was born in Tonasket, Washington in 1939 to Howard & Fern (Lonie) Slack. Ken was raised in Oroville, Washington and moved to San Francisco as a teen where he graduated from high school in 1957. He entered the Air Force in...
Phyllis Maxine Sawyer
May 28, 2012
Phyllis Maxine Sawyer passed away peacefully at St. Mary Medical Center on May 28, 2012. Phyllis was born January 6, 1922 in Upland, California to Erra & Clara Belle Glover. She attended Sharpstein School and graduated from Walla Walla High School then attended Victor’s Beauty School in Walla Walla. On December 10, 1949, Phyllis married Kenneth E. Sawyer. They...
Stanley Eugene Long
May 27, 2012
Stanley Eugene Long of Walla Walla passed away May 27, 2012, at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland. He was born on Sept. 7, 1946, in Tekoa, Wash., to Chester and Lois Long. Stan attended Walla Walla High School. In 1964, he married Carol Cossitt in Walla Walla. They divorced in 1971. He worked for Green Giant in Walla...
Craig Hamilton Davis
May 25, 2012
Craig Hamilton Davis, age 59, died at his Walla Walla home on Friday, May 25, 2012. Born October 19, 1952 in Bellingham, WA, Craig attended Whitworth College in Spokane, WA and graduated in 1975. In 1978, he married Kristine Johnson. Their family lived 25 years in St. Helens, OR where he worked for Boise Paper. Craig and his wife...
Ilene Edith Kromm
May 24, 2012
Ilene E. Kromm, 89, Bolles Rd., died May 24, 2012 at Walla Walla General Hospital. Ilene was born January 20, 1923 at Lancaster, Washington to Ira Fulton Cook & Edith Louisa Bowen Cook. She attended Ewan Grade School until the age of 12 and Pine City High School. On December 12, 1939, she married Harry Kromm in Steptoe, Washington....
Jack Fredrick Mcdonald
May 21, 2012
Longtime resident and business owner, Jack F. McDonald, passed away at St. Mary’s hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family on May 21, 2012. At 83 years young, he leaves us all with strong encouragement to enjoy life to the fullest, to worry less, and laugh often! Family gatherings, travel, and sports were the seasonings of his favorite...
Lee Roy Mercado Jr.
May 20, 2012
Lee Roy Mercado, Jr., 22, passed away at his home on May 20, 2012. Lee was born on August 21, 1989 to Lee Roy Mercado Sr. & Evangelina Balderas in Walla Walla, Washington. He is survived by his daughter, Audryna Lee Mercado; a stepdaughter, Thalia Herrera; parents, Lee R. Mercado Sr. & Evangelina Balderas; a brother, Mark Anthony Alvarez...
Virae Elvina Allison
May 19, 2012
ViRae Elvina Allison passed away in the evening of May 19, 2012, at her Wheatland Village home in Walla Walla, at the age of 99. She lived a full life and experienced a life’s journey with loving family members, friendships, travel, passionate athletic interests, spiritual acceptance and determined adaption to the challenges of “getting up there in age.” The...
