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...
Barbara Jean Mccaw
Feb 27, 2022
Barbara was born on October 17, 1928, to Jess and Ida Swegle and she had five children, Cheryl Foster, Janine Baker (Craig), Kathleen McCaw, Sharlene Roe (Jim) and David McCaw.
At age 16, she Tapped Dance for the Troops at the McCaw Army Hospital and She worked at Liberty and Roxy Theatre.
She lived in...
Peter Artimes Salagianis
Feb 25, 2022
Peter was born in Yakima, WA, to his parents Artimes and Eleni Salagianis, immigrants from Greece. After graduating from high school in Spokane, WA, Peter Joined the Marine Corp and served in the Intelligence Department in Okinawa. He was Honorably discharged on January 28, 1956.
Peter attended the University of Washington, College of Pharmacy, and in 1958...
Jackie Lee Kelley
Feb 21, 2022
Born on January 28, 1927, in Rockford IL. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Kelley and mother, Mina Kelley; Brothers, Gene and Art Kelley; his Wife, Aleatha VickiAnn; and Son, Kris Kelley.
Jack attended Pendleton Public Schools and graduated in 1945. He participated in all major sports. He served as class president in his...
Ardell Maxine Klicker
Feb 20, 2022
Ardell Klicker, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 20, 2022, in College Place, WA after living for many years with Alzheimers.
Ardell was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Arthur and Della Richards on November 8, 1936. The family moved west in 1944 and settled in Waitsburg initially, then later to College Place....
Louis A Blundell
Feb 10, 2022
Louis (Lou) Andrew Blundell, a resident of Golden West Estates, Walla Walla, Washington, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022, at Walla Walla Veteran’s Home. Lou was born on February 27, 1932, in Sterling, Virginia, to Joseph and Addie Blundell. He had 3 siblings Elsie, George, and Mary who all preceded him in death.
Lou and the...
Regina (Rhea) Frances Lucarelli
Feb 10, 2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Regina (Rhea) Frances Lucarelli, 100, passed away February 10, 2022, at Regency at the Park, College Place.
Rhea was born August 11, 1921, in Walla Walla to Judita (Costa) and Francesco (Frank) Cavalli. She grew up on the family farm, working in the fields at a young age. She attended Davis...
James Paul Mcdole
Feb 4, 2022
James (Jim) Paul McDole, also known as Woody, went to be with the Lord our savior on February 4, 2022, with his family by his side. Jim was born to Peggy and Joseph McDole in Bremerton, WA on May 19, 1946. His family later moved to Touchet, WA where they bought a farm. They raised Alfalfa Seed, hay, wheat,...
