Barton "Bart" Charles Harvey
Sep 13, 2024
Barton “Bart” Charles Harvey passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Bart was born March 29, 1949, in Walla Walla, Washington to Thomas and Mildred Harvey.
Bart was a 1967 graduate of Walla Walla High School. After graduation, Bart joined the US National Guard and graduated from the Blue Mountain Community College Auto...
Julio Zapata Jr.
Sep 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly remarkable man, Julio Zapata Jr, a devoted father, loving grandpa, cherished friend, and beloved husband.
Born on August 31st in Mission Texas, Julio was a man known for his unyielding love and tireless devotion to his family. Throughout his life, his unwavering commitment to...
Brian Jerome Beechie
Sep 11, 2024
Brian Beechie, 88, passed away September 11, 2024, at his home in Walla Walla, WA, with family near him. He was born in Nome, ND, to Ronald H. and Wilma Beechie. He was in the 5th grade when the family moved to Litchville, ND, graduating from high school there in 1953. It was there that he met his mate...
Marcia Ann Middleton-Kaplan
Sep 10, 2024
Marcia Ann Middleton-Kaplan z”l (may her memory be for a blessing) died peacefully at home in Walla Walla surrounded by family on September 10, 2024, following a prolonged and complex medical journey. She was 71 years old. Her tenacity, vivaciousness, and love of spectacle presented in myriad ways throughout her life.
Marcia earned her RN from Wesley-Passavant...
Daniel Jordan Ryan
Sep 9, 2024
Daniel Jordan Ryan, 34 years old, of Walla Walla, Washington died September 9, 2024.
Daniel was born April 22, 1990, to parents Dan and Carrie Ryan. He enjoyed a happy childhood in a busy home with seven siblings in Walla Walla, Washington. He moved to Syracuse, Utah at ten years old with his parents and sister, Kacie....
Mollie Louise Stratton Storey
Sep 7, 2024
Mollie Stratton Storey, a beloved member of our community, passed away on September 7, 2024, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center.
The funeral service to honor Mollie's life will be held at the Chapel of the Herring Funeral Home. The service, conducted by David Bruce, will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM. We...
Margery "Marge" Lea Buroker Jass
Sep 2, 2024
Margery Lea Buroker Jass was born March 10, 1935, at home in Waitsburg, Washington to Elmer and Clarice Grove Buroker.
One of five children, Marge and her family traveled to many states in childhood days. She attended various grade schools and graduated from Rogers High School in Spokane, Washington in 1953. After graduation, Marge worked as a...
Dorothy Toshie Tanaka
Sep 2, 2024
Dorothy Toshie Tanaka was born in Mosier, OR on August 3, 1928, to Goichi and Hatsue (Fujii) Kanemasu. She lived in the Mosier/Hood River area until May of 1942 when Japanese Americans (including citizens by birth) were required to report to internment camps during WWII. She and her family were sent to Pinedale Assembly Center in Fresno, CA and...
Sean William Stonecipher Sollars
Aug 31, 2024
Sean William Stonecipher Sollars, 18, of Waitsburg was killed in a single car rollover accident on August 31, 2024, on the Middle Waitsburg Road. Sean was the son of Suzanne Stonecipher-Sollars and Mark Joseph (Joe) Sollars. Sean was attending WSU and studying Agriculture Technology and Production with a minor in Crop and Soil Sciences. He was home for the...
Thomas "Tom" Patrick Donaldson
Aug 31, 2024
Thomas (Tom) Patrick Donaldson was born on December 14, 1929, and passed away August 31, 2024, peacefully at the family home of his niece and nephew in Peoria, Arizona surrounded by loved ones.
Tom was born in Atchison, Kansas, then relocated with his family to the Pacific Northwest when he was seven years old. He and his...
Ann Louise Hand
Aug 27, 2024
Ann Hand was a marvel at teaching music. She was inspiring, encouraging, and persuasive, especially with music and young children. She could turn a simple tune into an irresistible game by clapping, skipping, singing, and laughing. Before her students had a chance to think music was out of their reach or interest, they were being successful. The reluctant student...
Elsie May Robins
Aug 27, 2024
Longtime resident Elsie M. Robins passed away on August 27, 2024, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla after a brief illness.
Elsie was born to George and Alice Crall in Dayton on March 25, 1927. She joined a brother, Gene, at their home on 2nd Street, where she grew up riding horses, milking cows,...
Nadine Scudder
Aug 25, 2024
On August 25, 2024, Creta Nadine Scudder passed away in Walla Walla, WA at 96 years old. She was born on March 9, 1928, in Dellvale, KS to Elda and Blanche Heller in her grandparents' home. Her early days were marked by remarkable resilience. Weighing only 4 lbs. 1 oz at birth she was so small that the doctor...
Joan June Dicus
Aug 19, 2024
After a long and winding road, Joan (Borgens Schell) Dicus hit the final stop in her life on Monday August 19, 2024, surrounded by her daughter and loving friends. Joan was born in Ritzville, WA and spent her childhood on her parents' farm. Her parents, Henry Borgens Jr and Emma (Kiesz) Borgens had 4 children, Joan being the youngest,...
Jerry Lynn Zahl
Aug 18, 2024
Longtime agronomist, Jerry Lynn Zahl, died on August 18, 2024, at Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Portland, OR, after a short illness. It was entirely appropriate for Jerry to leave us during harvest—he was inquiring about the wheat price on his last day.
Jerry was born in Walla Walla, WA, on March 18, 1944, to Clinton Herman...
Keith William Reardon
Aug 9, 2024
Our beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and husband Keith Reardon left to meet his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of August 9, 2024, with his wife Travis by his side. Keith was born March 24, 1959, in Spokane, WA, the third of four sons of Ken and Shirley Reardon of Walla Walla.
Those who...
Robert "Bob" Allen Bennett
Aug 7, 2024
Lifetime Walla Walla resident Robert A. Bennett (Bob) passed away on August 7, 2024, in Spokane Valley, WA. Bob was born in 1944 to Fred and Jean Bennett of Walla Walla.
After graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1962, Bob spent two years at Washington State University before returning home to finish his education with a...
Antonia Ardith Ross
Aug 4, 2024
Antonia “Toni” Ross of Walla Walla WA, passed away on August 4, 2024, at Washington Odd Fellows Home of Walla Walla; she was 91.
Mrs. Ross was born December 20, 1932, in Marion SD, to Arthur and Gertrude Schulte Dirks. She graduated from Walla Walla High School and began working for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
Stanley Alan Seeliger
Jul 31, 2024
In loving memory of Stanley Alan Seeliger who passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Born on February 27, 1954, in Walla Walla, Stanley was the son of Charles (Swede) Seeliger and Margaret Foster-Seeliger-Heumphreus.
Stanley attended St. Patrick Catholic School and graduated from DeSales Catholic School, in 1974. For 20+ years Stanley worked as an Assistant Manager...
John Angelo Biagi
Jul 29, 2024
John A. Biagi, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on July 29, 2024, at 10:26 p.m. at his home in Prescott, WA, surrounded by his family. John lived each day as the “best day of his life,” embracing every moment with zest. He was a devoted Catholic, a loving father, doting grandfather, and a generous friend...
