Tracy Lynn Gobber Longmire
Dec 24, 2024
Tracy Lynn Gobber Longmire was born in Frankfort, Kentucky. She attended Capitol Day School and Franklin County High School. As a student, she was involved in tennis and photography and was active in her church youth group. Upon graduation, Tracy attended the University of Kentucky, completing a degree in Sociology and living at the Wesley Foundation, a Methodist dorm...
Ronald Irvin Klassen
Dec 24, 2024
Ronald Irvin Klassen, our dearly loved husband, father, friend, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on December 24, 2024.
At 89, he passed peacefully with his kids beside him. His life was formed by his love and hope in Jesus Christ. Simplicity and positivity were hallmarks of his life....
Willard "Bill" Paul Gray Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Willard Paul "Bill" Gray, 89, of Walla Walla, WA, passed away on December 19, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Bill was born to Eva and Willard Gray on March 14, 1935, in Nespelem, WA, on the Colville Indian Reservation.
Bill was a dedicated husband to his beloved wife of 66 years, Elizabeth "Sue" Gray,...
Donald V. Bocol
Dec 17, 2024
Donald V. Bocol, beloved husband, father, grandfather, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center ICU. Don (Dad) was surrounded by his loving family.
Don was born September 12, 1935, to John and Lena Bocol. Their only child.
Don graduated from St. Patrick’s High School, now DeSales,...
Barbara Hall Manierre
Dec 16, 2024
Barbara Manierre passed away in Walla Walla on December 16, 2024, surrounded by her close family. Barbara was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 12, 1947, to James Stafford Hall and Betty Craig Hall. As an only child, Barbara received the full love and attention of her parents, sharing only with their beloved dogs. While Barbara had no siblings,...
Ioma Lois Williams
Dec 12, 2024
Ioma Lois Williams, born February 2, 1938, went home to be with the Lord and other family members on December 12, 2024. Born in Madill, Oklahoma, to Lillian LeDora Nelson and Floyd Columbus Phillips.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Williams; her son, Charles Walton; her grandson, Jareth Davis; her brothers, Floyd Phillips Jr...
Rosanne Daniel
Dec 11, 2024
Rosanne Daniel, born September 21, 1957, to Leonard and Viola Pruss, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.
Rosanne is a 1976 Wa-Hi graduate. She held various jobs, including work at Safeway and St Mary's, but her favorite career choice was retiring to spend more time as a grandma.
Rosanne loved gardening, the Seattle Mariners,...
Richard Allen Hanson
Dec 8, 2024
Richard Allen Hanson entered his final rest on December 8, 2024, at 89 years of age. Dick was born to Pete and Verna Hanson in Walla Walla, Washington. He was raised in Touchet and attended and graduated from Touchet school in 1953. He graduated from Perry Technical Institute in Yakima, Washington, in 1955. As an electrician, Dick wired instrument...
Ann Elaine Cox
Dec 5, 2024
Ann E. Cox lost her third courageous battle against cancer and was called to the Lord on December 5, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Ann touched the lives of so many with her love, warmth, and radiant spirit. She was the heart of her family, with an unmatched ability to make everyone feel seen. Her laughter could...
William "Bill" B. Griffith
Dec 1, 2024
William “Bill” Griffith passed away on December 1, 2024, at his home at the age of 75. William was born on November 12, 1949, to James and Mildred (Cissna) Griffith in Portland, OR. He married Patricia Sale on September 9, 1972, in Portland. They later moved to Walla Walla.
Bill is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughter,...
Goldie Marie Mccubbins
Nov 25, 2024
Former Touchet resident Goldie Marie McCubbins passed away on November 25, 2024, at Regency at the Park, College Place, WA.
Goldie was born June 29, 1930, in Parsons, KS, to Delbert and Alice (Green) Gamblain. She married Joseph Beaver in 1946; they had two daughters and later divorced. Goldie then married Lawrence Brooks in 1950, and they...
Mary Ellen Miller
Nov 25, 2024
After over 103 years on this earth, Mary Ellen Nelson Miller has moved on to her next adventure. She was born in Walla Walla on November 17, 1921. Her parents, Lawrence Nelson and Anna Burrows Nelson were both descendants of early Walla Walla pioneers.
The family farmed and lived in Valley Grove, and Mary Ellen traveled by...
Duane Dee Poe
Nov 23, 2024
Duane Dee Poe died on November 23, 2024, at the age of 88. Duane was born to Virgil and Edna (Endsley) Poe on April 19, 1936, in Walla Walla, WA.
Duane is survived by his wife, Jean (Zahner) Poe, and his daughter, Maureen Johnson, and family.
There will be a private interment for family and...
Darrell Arthur Benzel
Nov 22, 2024
Life story or self-composed obituary, which ever you may perceive.
Born December 8, 1938, in Colville, WA. Raised in Cedonia, WA. and began my academic career at age 5 in a one room schoolhouse there. I attended the first semester of second grade in Yakima, WA. and second semester at Sharpstein in Walla Walla, WA. From there...
Shirley Kay Corbett
Nov 16, 2024
Shirley Kay Corbett passed away early Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, at her home in Lowden, WA, surrounded by friends and family. She was the only child of Ronald A. Wright and Dorothy A. (Foster) Wright of Soquel, CA. She was born June 20, 1935, in Santa Clara, CA, between two major events in world history, the Great Depression...
Ralph Leslie Yaw
Nov 15, 2024
Ralph Leslie Yaw passed away on the evening of November 15, 2024, at home, after a long battle with a bone infection. He was 79. He was looked after by his wife and daughter as well as the wonderful team at Walla Walla Hospice.
Ralph was born August 14, 1945, at General Hospital in Walla Walla, and...
Kathryn Naoma Mejorado
Nov 14, 2024
Kathryn Naoma Mejorado, known to many as Kathy with a K, passed peacefully on November 14, 2024, with her daughter Amber, Grandson Jacob, her inherited daughter Jasmine (Alyss), and Austin, one of the best caregivers in the world, who became family, after a long 8 ½ year battle with illnesses.
Kathy was born to Tyke and Rosemary...
Alice Z Laabs
Nov 13, 2024
Alice Laabs, died on November 13, 2024, from a stroke around noon. She was born on October 17, 1943, to Art and Ellen Ziegele, in Walla Walla, WA.
She is survived by her spouse, Gary Laabs of College Place, WA; daughter, Bev Laabs of Aumsville, OR older brother, Calvin Ziegele of Princeton, ID; sister, Jeanne Sudduth of...
Emmie James Estes
Nov 9, 2024
Our family mournfully announces the passing of Emmie James Estes, who left this earth much too soon and unexpectedly on November 9, 2024.
Emmie was born on November 27, 2023, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA. She was quickly transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA where she then spent the next...
Leona Grace Bughi Grassi
Nov 8, 2024
Leona Grace Bughi Grassi was born in Tekoa, WA, on September 11, 1929. She passed away peacefully at her home on November 8, 2024. Leona met and married Joseph Bughi, and they began their life together, raising their five children on the family farm. After Joseph’s untimely death in 1974, she stayed on their onion and vegetable farm, working...
