Dorothy Elizabeth Hoffman
May 14, 2020
Dorothy Elizabeth Thompson Hoffman began her nearly 103 ½ year life’s journey as the 2 nd of 3 children born to Lee and Jenny Walton Thompson in Algona, IA. In 1920 the family moved to farm a homestead near Jamestown, ND where 3 more siblings entered the world; all 6 spanning nearly 20 years (oldest to youngest). Mom’s nick...
Lavonne Reser
May 13, 2020
LaVonne Reser March 20, 1931 — May 13, 2020 LaVonne “Vonnie” Reser, age 89, died peacefully in her sleep at her home on May 13, 2020. She was born March 20, 1931, in Sunnyside, WA to Ralph and Macel Mangis DeBeaumont.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Yancey; and her children, Linda Reser...
Leroy Dale Hilton
May 13, 2020
Leroy Dale Hilton of Waitsburg, passed away Wednesday May 13, 2020, at his home.
Leroy was born January 3, 1957, in Springfield, MO. Leroy enjoyed camping, fishing, old western movies, reading and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by Robin Lee Hilton his partner of 23 years; and his siblings, Joe...
Lauretta Joyce Cummins-Knopf
May 11, 2020
Lauretta Joyce Cummins-Knopf was born to Olin and Dora Wendlandt James on June 3, 1927 in Spokane, Washington and passed away on May 11, 2020 at the age of 92.
Mom lived near Davenport Washington on a wheat farm with her parents, her twin sister Lorraine and younger sister Lois until she graduated from Davenport High School...
Gary Armstrong
May 10, 2020
Gary was born in Walla Walla, to Sidney R. and Lucille M. (Heimbigner) Armstrong. A life long resident of Walla Walla, he attended local schools. On June 10, 1956, Gary married Carolee Smiley in Dayton. They have one daughter, Terri Armstrong Barker.
Gary worked for the Walla Walla County Road Department for 30 years as a heavy...
Whitney M Baker
May 7, 2020
Whitney M. Baker March 26, 1985 — May 7, 2020 “Sometimes it takes more faith when there is no miracle.” -Author unknown SPOKANE–Former Waitsburg resident Whitney Marie Baker, 35, of Spokane Valley, died May 7, 2020, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. She was born March 26, 1985, in Walla Walla, to Loyal and Kathy (Berry) Baker. Her first...
Patricia Garanzuay
May 6, 2020
Patricia Garanzuay June 17, 1940 — May 6, 2020 Patricia Garanzuay, 79, died May 6, 2020. She was born to Lester Ward Parker and Phyllis Maynard. She married Asencio Garanzuay on December 9, 1961, in Eagle Pass, Texas. She was a Director of Social Work, Industry Social Services. She resided here for 62 years. She attended Walla Walla public...
Miles Vibrant Hiddleson
May 3, 2020
Miles Vibrant Hiddleson Oct. 13, 1946 — May 3, 2020 Miles Vibrant Hiddleson, was born on October 13, 1946, to Lynn Paul Hiddleson and Ruby Bockoven-Hiddleson-Teal. He lived with his parents and attended school in Walla Walla.From 1966-1975, Miles lived in Medical Lake, WA where he obtained medical care for his various health needs.
In 1980, he...
Edward Harry George Iii
May 2, 2020
Edward Harry George III Jan. 1, 1934 — May 2, 2020 Born in Douglas, Arizona on January 1, 1934, Ed was the eldest child of Edward Harry George, Jr and Florence Elizabeth (McPherson) George. He was known as Harry to family and friends until entering the army in 1957, when he came to be called Ed. His early years...
Virgil Preston Reynolds
Apr 28, 2020
Virgil Preston Reynolds was born in 1930 and died on April 28, 2020. Services are scheduled for July 25, 2020 at Assumption Catholic Church. The Rosary will be at 9:00 am with Sister Helen Mason, and Memorial Mass at 9:30 am, Father Raymond Kalama, celebrant. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
Virgil was born in Walla...
James Bruce Wilson
Apr 28, 2020
James Bruce Wilson passed away April 28, 2020 in Walla Walla Washington. He was 93.
Jim was born to James A and Margaret Wilson on December 27, 1926 in Baker, Oregon.
After graduation from North Powder Oregon high school in 1944, Jim enlisted in the Navy. He was assigned to the Navy Construction Battalion (Seabees),...
Alice Louise Reithmayr
Apr 27, 2020
On Monday, April 27, 2020, Alice Reithmayr, loving wife and devoted mother of 2 children passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 85. Alice was born on August 17, 1934 at Hot Lake Hospital, near LaGrande, Oregon to Ralph and Frances Robinson. She raised chickens and pigs, and loved baking bread for 4H.
She...
Loren Dean Taylor
Apr 26, 2020
Loren “Dean” Taylor passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 80. Dean was born July 1, 1939 in La Grande, Oregon to Charles and Eva Shane Taylor. He was the youngest of six children, they were a close family and he had many great memories and possibly a little mischief. Dean’s mom Eva passed away...
Gary Melvin Cargill
Apr 21, 2020
Gary Melvin Cargill Oct. 20, 1946 — April 21, 2020 Gary passed suddenly at home in Prescott, on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. He was born October 20, 1946, the first son of Archie and Mary Cargill, in Walla Walla. Gary attended Davis Elementary, Garrison and Wa-Hi, class of 1965. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and served...
David Mckinney
Mar 23, 2020
David Allen McKinney was born June 3, 1968 in Tacoma, Washington.
He passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 in Walla Walla, Washington.
David was raised in Tacoma and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1986. He attended Washington State University on a Track and Field scholarship, earning PAC 10 Honors in the 400M and...
Walter (Walt) Bryan Gobel
Mar 19, 2020
Walt Bryan Gobel, passed away in his sleep on March 19, 2020 at Park Manor Rehabilitation Center in Walla Walla, Washington.
Walt was the 4 th born child of 5, to Paul Roy Gobel and Agnes (Brumley) Gobel in Prosser, Washington.
His family lived in Mabton, Washington where Walt attended all twelve years of his...
Josephine June Faultersack
Mar 13, 2020
(Jo), passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2020, with her family beside her.
Martha Anne (Bosley) Kenney
Mar 12, 2020
Martha Anne Kenney, 85, passed away March 12, 2020, at Parkview Memory Care - Wheatland Village in Walla Walla.
Martha was born to George (Bill) Bosley and Jessie (Hanger) Bosley in Dayton, Washington. She attended schools in Dayton. She started at Star School and finished at Dayton High School.
Martha married the love of her...
Joseph Daniel Shelton
Mar 11, 2020
Joseph Daniel Shelton, age 57, was born in Yakima, WA, on May 12, 1962, along with his twin brother Jeffrey David, to Tom and Flossie Shelton. They joined 4 other siblings – Stephen, John, Terry and Cheryl – on their small dairy farm in Tieton.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Vicki, their kids (Cody, Kyle, Keith,...
Donald Fredrick Schack
Mar 6, 2020
Donald F. Schack was born December 6, 1938, in East St. Louis, Ill to August and Eva Schack. At the age of seven, his mother passed away, and he was sent to an orphanage in St. Louis. He resided there until the age of 15, from there he went to live with his brother John in Alamogordo, New Mexico....
