Sergio Jose Orozco
Mar 2, 2014
Sergio J. Orozco, 58, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2014 at his home in Walla Walla, WA. He was born on August 24, 1955 to Jose Orozco and Ma Luz Zarate in a small ranch in Guanajuato, Mexico. At the age of 17, he came to the United States for his chance at achieving the American Dream. It...
William Byrd Johnson
Feb 28, 2014
William B. Johnson was reunited with his dear departed wife, Marjorie Ann Vincent Johnson, on Feb. 28, 2014, at the age of 83. Bill was born Nov. 23, 1930, to a prominent farming family in Pullman. His childhood was not an easy one. His mother, Clara Thompson Johnson, died when he was just 3, his father, Arthur A. Johnson,...
George Stinebaugh Jr
Feb 27, 2014
George Emil Stinebaugh Jr., 81, of College Place, passed away on Feb. 27, 2014, at Washington Odd Fellows.
He was born to George Emil Stinebaugh Sr. and Izetta Jarvis on Dec. 30, 1932 in Grangeville, Idaho. On Aug. 20, 1955, he married Mary Lou Huff; they were married for 53 years. George worked for Fuller O’Brien Paints,...
Gordon Topel
Feb 26, 2014
Gordon passed away suddenly at home on Feb. 26, 2014. Gordon was born in Fremont, Ohio, to Vivian Richey. He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian; his brother, Tom Topel; his sister, Tammy; and a son-in-law, Damond Johnsen. Gordon is survived by brothers, Bill McGimsey, Melvin Topel; sister, Bea Locati; four daughters, Dena Brown, Seattle, Becky Johnson,...
Jon Paul Crudup
Feb 23, 2014
Jon Paul Crudup, age 39, was born and raised in Walla Walla where he peacefully passed away on Feb. 23, 2014. Jon attended school here in Walla Walla graduating with his GED. He worked for several local businesses throughout the years. He spent his last years dealing with diabetic complications and last resided at Odd Fellows where he was...
June Shinbo Ikeda
Feb 22, 2014
June Shinbo Ikeda passed away peacefully at an assisted living facility in College Place. June was the eldest of four siblings born in Walla Walla to Yuso and Tomiko Shinbo. June graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1941 and Whitman College in 1945. Throughout her school and college years she worked at her parents’ restaurant The Imperial, until...
Robert Anthony Weller
Feb 17, 2014
Robert Anthony Weller passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014 at the age of 92.
Robert, known to his friends and family as “Bob,” was the fourth child of Clarence and Bertha Weller. He joined his sister, Margaret, and brothers, Ed and Bill, on May 23, 1921, at the family home in Everett, Wash.
Raised...
Frederick Joseph Breit, Sr.
Feb 15, 2014
Frederick Joseph Breit was born March 19, 1936 in Chicago to Fritz & Maria Breit, recent immigrants from Bavaria. He grew up a mile south of Wrigley Field & cherished baseball dreams until the reality of near-sighted vision forced a different career choice. In high school, he found an outlet in debating, journalism and local Democratic politics. He then...
Marla May Schiller
Feb 15, 2014
MARLA MAY SCHILLER January 12, 1937—February 15, 2014 Marla May Schiller was born January 12, 1937 in Walla Walla to Evelyn & Roy Brooks. She attended school in Walla Walla. She managed the Artic Circles. Marla married Marvin Schiller; he preceded her in death. She is survived by 4 sisters, Melva Vogal, Faye Austin, June Orluch & Ellane Stewart;...
Charles "Joe" Joseph Tompkins
Feb 13, 2014
Charles Joseph Tompkins passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014, at the age of 90. He will be greatly missed. He was born to Stella Ellen McDonnell and Raphael Emmett Tompkins at St. Mary Hospital in Walla Walla, on Sept. 11, 1923. He started his education at Struthers Country School in Umatilla County and in 1941 graduated from St....
Albert Joe Torretta
Feb 8, 2014
Albert was born in Walla Walla on March 2, 1921 to his parents, Paul & Angela Torretta who immigrated from Italy. He grew up & worked on the family truck farm until July 1942 when he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego, California for boot camp. May 1943, he sailed to New Calendonia...
Robert Veryl Tompkins
Feb 7, 2014
Robert Veryl Tompkins, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 7, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. Bob was born May 7, 1929, in Walla Walla to Veryl and Eva Mae (Williams) Tompkins. He spent his early years north of Walla Walla on the family wheat farm. Bob’s family moved into the Tompkins family home...
Clair Eugene Woodward
Feb 7, 2014
Clair “Woody” Woodward, 93, of Waitsburg, passed away on February 7 in Walla Walla. His base of operations here was the roundtable at the Waitsburg Hardware, where he made many friends with his outgoing personality. Woody served as a State Patrolman in Wyoming for 25 years, retiring in the Cheyenne area in 1985 as Sergeant. He loved hunting, fishing...
Robert Burton Hillis
Feb 7, 2014
ROBERT BURTON HILLIS Robert (Bob) Burton Hillis born January 21, 1920; passed away at Odd Fellows on February 7, 2014 from complications of being 94 years old and living life to the fullest. Burton & Floa (Hays) Hillis met and married in the Waitsburg area during wheat harvest. Within a few years they moved with their daughters, Bernice and...
James Luther Thompson
Feb 6, 2014
Today we remember a life lived with faith, song, enthusiasm and encouragement. Foremost, Luther was a motivator, a salesman and a cheerleader for others’ success. From childhood, his faith in God was a foundation for his life. Later in life his bookshelf would be filled with books on positive attitudes and motivation. His animated conversations were often about inspirational...
James Ray Smith
Feb 5, 2014
Jim Smith “Smitty”, 64, of College Place, Washington left us all too soon on February 5, 2014. Jim graduated in 1968 from Mac-Hi where he played sports and met many lifelong friends. Jim graduated from Eastern Oregon University and began teaching & coaching in Idaho. Jim moved back to the Walla Walla Valley after his father’s death to be...
Theodore Sauer
Jan 29, 2014
Ted Sauer of College Place, WA formerly of Walla Walla passed away January 29, 2014 in College Place at the age of 49 years. Theodore was born in Spokane, WA on September 15, 1965. He was brought to Walla Walla by his parents Helen and William Sauer. He attended Prospect Point Elementary School, Garrison Junior High and Walla Walla...
Billie Cunningham Pelton
Jan 27, 2014
Billie C. Pelton, 80, of Walla Walla, passed away peacefully January 27, 2014 at her home. Billie was born August 22, 1933 in Hampton, Virginia to Vera and John Cunningham. Her mother later married Thompson Kimmel and together they raised Billie and her siblings. One of 11 children raised in a military family, Billie lived in many different cities...
Gladys Marie Summerfield
Jan 26, 2014
In loving memory of Gladys Marie Summerfield born on June 13, 1931 to January 26, 2014 who was a loving, caring, open hearted person. She worked at the Marcus Whitman and the Walla Walla Worm Ranch. Marie will be missed by her family & friends. She is survived by her daughter, Christine Walker (Hermiston); her sons, Glen Ballard (Walla...
Mary Ann Coffey
Jan 21, 2014
Mary Ann Coffey was born in Greenville, Ky., on Sept. 10, 1940, to Clara Elizebeth and Michael Thomas Coffey. She attended Christ the King grade school and graduated from Loretto High School, Louisville, Ky., in 1958. She attended Webster College in St. Louis, Mo., graduating in 1962. While working as a dietitian at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital...
