Esther Rose Overturf
May 16, 2012
Heaven received our sweet mother, Esther Rose Loos Overturf, on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She was born to Oberlin and Lois Osborn Loos on July 3, 1922, at Deer Harbor, Wash. Esther lived on Orcas Island and in Seattle then moved with family at age 3 to Walla Walla, where she met the love of her life, Don Overturf....
Robert Mcpherson
May 15, 2012
On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, Robert David “Bob” McPherson of Walla Walla died peacefully in a Portland hospital following complications from Alzheimer’s, with his wife, Joan, and daughters Sally and Stacy by his side. Bob was born in Canadian, Texas, on Sept. 10, 1932, and lived in the Texas panhandle until leaving for college. He attained the rank of...
Eula Lucille Kelly
May 14, 2012
Eula “Lucille” Kelly, 91, passed away Monday, May 14, at the Country View Senior Care Home in College Place, WA. At her request, there will only be a graveside burial which will take place on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Mt. View Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu...
Elsie Devoir
May 13, 2012
Elsie passed away on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012, at her apartment in Quail Run Retirement Community in Walla Walla. Elsie was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Dickinson, N.D., to John and Emma Emmil. She grew up on a farm in Dickinson and was one of four children. The family moved to Washington State when she was a teenager...
Margaret Mary Quirk
May 13, 2012
Margaret Mary McAllister Quirk, a lifelong resident of Walla Walla, died in the presence of her two sons on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2012, following a short illness. Born Oct. 27, 1912, the daughter of Joseph L. McAllister and Honora Burke McAllister, an Irish immigrant who died soon after giving birth, Margaret was raised by her father and loving...
Donald Dean Hamper, Sr.
May 13, 2012
Donald Dean Hamper Sr., was born June 7, 1931, in Walla Walla, to Wilbur Dean and Elizabeth Ilene Krumbach Hamper. Don died May 13, 2012 at 80 years old in his home after a long battle with lung cancer. A graveside service will be conducted by Father Patrick Kerst of St. Patrick's Catholic Church at Mountain View Cemetery on...
Milton John Konen
May 9, 2012
Milton J. Konen, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center, Walla Walla, WA. He was born on August 21, 1928 in Eldorado, Wisconsin to Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Konen. He graduated from St. Gertrude’s Academy in Cottonwood, ID and Lewiston Business College. Milton served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
James Edward White
May 8, 2012
James E. White, 95 passed away at his home in Walla Walla on May 8, 2012. Jim was born to Edward C. and Cora E. La Barr White on July 4, 1916, in Opheim, Mont. He joined the C.C.C. in 1935 and the N.Y.A. in 1936. Jim worked for Nelson Taxi Company in Glasgow, Mont.; Interior Grocery Company, Walla...
Sharon Colleen Smith
May 7, 2012
Longtime Walla Walla resident, Sharon Colleen Smith, passed away at her home Monday, May 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving husband and family. At 84-years-old, she leaves us all with her strong legacy of sincere kindness, strong support, inspiration, encouragement and compassion for others while living life to its fullest… all with such spunk, love & laughter. Sharon was...
Lyn Loiseau
May 7, 2012
Lyn Loiseau passed away on May 7, 2012, at the age of 72. Lyn was born on Sept. 1, 1939, to Eva and Rene Loiseau. On Sept. 25, 1965, he married Karen Schoesler. His special sense of humor and kind heart was his trademark. Many customers at Scotty’s Men’s Shop and Sporleders were treated to his special attention to...
Pauline Eula Pope
May 7, 2012
Pauline Eula Lommasson Pope passed out of this life peacefully at her home in Okanogan, Wash., on May 7, 2012, to return to her heavenly home to be with other members of her family awaiting her. Pauline was born Sept. 1, 1917, at Lodi, Wayne County to William & Sarah Cobb. The family later moved to Colorado where she...
Mary Frances Dill
May 3, 2012
Mary Frances Dill (McAllister), 91, passed away at her home in Walla Walla on Thursday, May 3, 2012. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 15 at Mountain View Cemetery of Walla Walla. Born December 6, 1920 to James and Anna McAllister in Walla Walla, she attended St. Patrick’s schools, graduating in 1938. She completed...
Einar Haugen
May 2, 2012
Einar Haugen was laid to rest after 93 years of faithfully serving God, supporting his family, educating students on two continents, striving to better people’s lives and his willingness to always help others. He was born Dec. 3, 1918, to Anders and Mina Haugen in Brooten, Minn. Einar particularly enjoyed the winters growing up in Minnesota and participated in...
Thearn Matthews
May 1, 2012
Thearn Matthews, 91, of Walla Walla passed on May 1, 2012. He is survived by his “bride” of 68 years, Virginia Patton Matthews. They were married September 28, 1943; two sons & daughters-in-law, Ron & Elaine Matthews of Walla Walla as well as Doug & Bobbie Matthews of Eagle, ID; grandchildren, Greg Matthews (& Jackson) of Clarkston, WA; Becky...
Katherine Mamie Taylor
Apr 30, 2012
Walla Walla – Katherine M. Taylor, 94, of Walla Walla, died April 30, 2012, at her residence. Mrs. Taylor was born Mamie Catherine Irwin on June 23, 1917 at Columbia Furnace, Virginia, to Joseph Hugh & Elizabeth Irwin. She was the youngest, by far, of five children, being nine years junior to her next closest sibling. She was reportedly...
Linda Lou Richardson
Apr 30, 2012
Linda Richardson was born in Eugene, Ore., on Nov. 23, 1948, to Rose Mary and Joseph Harrison. Linda has two children, Dale Rhoades and Sharon Richardson and seven grandchildren. Linda is survived by her oldest granddaughter, Stephanie Peck-Richardson. Linda passed away at her College Place home. Viewing will be held at Herring Groseclose Funeral Home, 315 W. Alder on...
Clifford Paul Ungerecht
Apr 26, 2012
Cliff was born in Pasco, Washington on March 26, 1958 to Clifford & Monna Ungerecht. He lost his battle with cancer on April 26, 2012 in Walla Walla, Washington with his family& friends by his side. Cliff graduated from Burbank High School in 1976. He graduated from Spokane Community College with a technical engineering degree in 1981 and attended...
Lois Rowena Shelton
Apr 24, 2012
Lois Rowena Shelton, 90, passed away April 24, 2012 at the Odd Fellows Home. She was born April 13, 1922 in Boardman, Oregon, the loving daughter of Grace and Walter Cohoon. A 1940 graduate of Walla Walla High School, Lois worked in a variety of jobs. During World War II she was a nursing assistant at McCaw Hospital and...
Joyce Elaine Martin
Apr 23, 2012
Joyce Elaine Martin, 80, died at her home April 23, 2012, after a courageous battle against cancer. Joyce was born in Walla Walla on April 21, 1932, to Robert Harding and Hazel Dix Harding. She attended Walla Walla High School and married Darrel Martin on Aug. 4, 1949. She is survived by her husband, Darrel; three daughters, Sandra Townley...
Joseph Anthony Herres
Apr 22, 2012
Joseph Anthony Herres was called back home by his heavenly father on April 22nd, 2012 at the age of 82. Joe passed at Providence St. Mary’s Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after a bout with lung cancer. Joe was born in Pomeroy, Washington to Michael P. & Maria Kucklick Herres on May 18th, 1929. Joe was one of...
