John Richard Ermacoff
Apr 3, 2022
John Richard Ermacoff was born on January 3, 1943, in San Francisco. John was a Liberal, Union man who loved the Raiders.
Anyone who knew him knew John was a hard worker. He started working summers 15 for the Redwood City School District, planting redwood trees at Sequoia High and Woodside High to earn money to buy...
Delores Jean Archer
Apr 2, 2022
Delores Archer, 84 years old, passed away in Walla Walla, Washington, on April 2, 2022. Dee was born as a twin on January 5, 1938, to Abraham “Abe” and Esther Heiser in Great Bend, Kansas. She attended elementary school in Shaffer, Kansas. Later the family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Dee graduated from Campion Academy, located in Loveland,...
Dona Jean Smith
Mar 26, 2022
Dona Jean Smith, 88, died on March 26, 2022. She was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Jay C. and Fern F. (Ford) Weeks.
She was the oldest of four children: sisters Betty Lou and Kathleen and brother James Weeks. She married Howard P. Smith on February 1, 1953, and they celebrated their 67th anniversary in 2020....
Janice B. Cronkhite
Mar 26, 2022
Janice B. Cronkhite, 87, of Waitsburg, passed away on March 26, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s.
Jan was born June 13, 1934, in Tacoma, WA the only child of Edward and Katherine Sproule. Jan lived her early years in the San Francisco Bay area where she attended school and graduated from Jefferson High School in...
Lee Roy Champ Jr.
Mar 25, 2022
Lee Roy Champ Jr. unexpectedly passed away in his home on the morning of Friday, March 25, 2022, at the age of 75.
Lee is survived by his wife, Linda Champ; children: Danny Hansen Jr., Heather Grass, and Mistie Head; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Lee is preceded in death by his brothers, James Shepard and Orvis...
Paul Edwin Roquet
Mar 21, 2022
Paul E. Roquet, 88, of Walla Walla, passed away on March 21, 2022. Paul was born September 24, 1933, in Fremont, IA, the first son of Dale C. and Laura E. Roquet.
Paul attended grade and high school in Fremont, IA, graduating in 1951. He attended two years of college at Iowa Wesleyan College, Mt. Pleasant, IA,...
Kathryn Mary Kopf
Mar 16, 2022
Kathryn Mary Kopf, known to most as “Kathi” was born in Barstow, California, to Delmer and Marguerite Kopf. After graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1982, Kathi obtained her Cosmetology License through Walla Walla Community College in 1985. In addition to cutting hair, Kathi worked numerous jobs as a cashier for local convenience stores. While the hours were...
Brett Kelly May
Mar 15, 2022
Brett was born in Seattle, WA, and went on to graduate from Walla Walla High School. Brett served in the US Navy during the Gulf War. After serving in the military, he worked as a park ranger and went on to become a journeyman plumber. Brett loved the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Brett was known for...
Alvin Guy Simpson, Jr
Mar 15, 2022
Alvin Guy Simpson Jr. passed away peacefully with his loving family surrounding him after a long battle with cancer. He braved cancer with determination and continued to live his life to the fullest until his passing.
Alvin was born July 23, 1944, in Pendleton, OR. Alvin was a farmer, trucker, real estate agent, and school bus driver....
Michael Ray Harding
Mar 10, 2022
Michael Ray Harding, better known as Mike or Hard to his family and friends, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Walla Walla Veterans Home, surrounded by his family. In December 2013, Mike was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease from Agent Orange exposure, and in 2019 was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Onset Dementia.
Mike was born on Monday,...
Deanna Lynne Vanderburg Armour
Mar 7, 2022
Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer and CHF at St. Mary Medical Center, in the arms of her beloved children, on March 7, 2022.
Deanna was born in Biloxi, MS, at Keesler Air Force Base on October 10, 1954, to Gary and Daisy (Carson) Vanderburg....
Dana Lynne Beer
Mar 7, 2022
It is with great sorrow to announce the death of Dana Lynne Beer. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 7, 2022, at the age of 53. Dana was born in San Jose, CA, July 14, 1968.
She moved to the Seattle area for a short time and then to Walla Walla, where she lived...
Lance James Henderson
Mar 5, 2022
Lance James Henderson, age 57, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. On March 1, Lance experienced an...
Nancy Ray Daves
Mar 5, 2022
Everyone’s story is filled with moments we savor and or regret, complete with celebrations and milestones; you know that dash between your dates on your tombstone.
That dash, for Mom, Nancy Ray Daves, was 1944 - 2022, has provided a life of being an inspiration. Married for 58 years, raising six kids, having ten grandkids and three...
Frieda Pauline Bradley
Mar 2, 2022
Frieda passed away March 2, 2022, at the Heimbigner family home at the amazing age of 104 years old. Just think of all the changes she witnessed during her life.
Frieda (aka Fritzie) was the last of 8 children born to German Russian immigrants Konrad K. and Katherine M. (Ruff) Heimbigner, on May 29, 1917, in Lind,...
David (Buck) Robert Rogers
Mar 2, 2022
David (Buck) Robert Rogers was born November 11, 1938, to Robert and Dorothy Rogers. He was a diesel mechanic for many years. Buck loved boating in his younger years and enjoyed taking many friends and family boating and camping. He always had his dog Panda with him.
Buck was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Michael Lesley Bendix
Mar 1, 2022
Michael L. Bendix, 76, passed away on March 1, 2022, peacefully at his home in Walla Walla. His long battle with a serious medical issue showed his courage in facing life challenges with bravery and perseverance. Despite the pain and suffering, he was a hero who was strong and gracious until the end.
Mike grew up in...
Joyce Deana Graham
Feb 28, 2022
Joyce passed away peacefully at Providence St. Mary Medical Center. She was born to Etta and Herbert Arthur in Vandervoort, Arkansas. She had two brothers, Edward and Ervin Arthur, and two sisters, (twin) Loyce Johnston and Alma Crabtee.
Joyce married Marvin Graham on April 5, 1969.
Survived by spouse, Marvin; daughter, Diana (Les) Packard; grandchildren,...
Patsy Jo Bender
Feb 28, 2022
Patsy Jo Bender, known as “Pat” to her friends, was born in Mexia, Texas. Pat lived in Richmond and Oakland, CA, with her mom and stepfather, and then at the age of 13, moved to Everett, WA. In her high school years, she spotted Lloyd Bender at a community event. He had moved from Dayton to Everett and was...
Donald Ray Maiuri
Feb 27, 2022
A longtime resident of Walla Walla, WA., died February 27, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family. Don was born April 28, 1951, to Theresa and Emilio Maiuri. Don attended Desales Catholic High School and graduated in 1969. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served as a Radar Specialist. Upon completion of his service...
