Gerald Walter Mosman
Jul 20, 2013
Gerald Walter Mosman, 87, long-time Walla Walla resident and businessman, passed away peacefully at Regency at the Park on Saturday July 20, 2013. Gerald or Jerry, as he was known to many, was born on October 23, 1925 in Uniontown, WA to Gerald J. and Margaret E. (Waldher) Mosman, the second of six children, one twin brother and 4...
William Dean Pancake
Jul 18, 2013
William Dean Pancake passed away peacefully at the age of 47. Bill was born in Walla Walla to Jacqueline Marie Locati & William Joseph Pancake. Bill graduated from DeSales High School in 1984 and founded Jacobi’s Café in 1988 which is located on the National Historical Registry, Northern Pacific Train Depot in Walla Walla. After selling Jacobi’s Café, he...
William Harold Downs Jr.
Jul 17, 2013
William Harold Downs, Jr., 88, died peacefully in College Place, Washington, Wednesday July 17, 2013. Harold, as he was known, was born October 14, 1924 in Advent Gulch just north of Cambridge, Idaho, to William Harold Downs, Sr., and Doris Parsons Downs. Harold attended school in both Cambridge, Idaho, and the Walla Walla valley. Drafted into the military in...
Josephine "Jo" Ruth Myers
Jul 14, 2013
Josephine "Jo" Ruth Myers born January 5, 1926, passed peacefully on July 14, 2013 after a brief illness. Josephine was the fourth daughter to Iva and John Hunter of West Plains, MO. She grew up on their 600 acre farm where she shared many adventures with her four sisters. She attended Bakersfield High School where she met Charles D....
Vivian Highland
Jul 11, 2013
She was 92 years old when on July 11, 2013, Vivian Highland patiently and peacefully began a wonderful new life in Heaven. Always a lady of style, she was never without her red lipstick, not even on that special day. Born at Lake Chelan, Washington in March of 1921, her parents named her Vivian, but many friends knew her...
Major Larry J. Hanley
Jul 11, 2013
Major Larry J. Hanley, who grew up in Walla Walla, was 26 when he was declared missing in action. He failed to return after completing a combat flying mission over Laos on Nov. 4, 1969. After a status review by the U.S. Air Force, he was declared killed in action in February 1979. On March 15, 2013, his sisters,...
Yvonne Marie Warner
Jul 9, 2013
vonne Marie Warner, age 71, died peacefully at home on July 9, 2013, following a brief struggle with ALS. She was born on November 17, 1941, in Walla Walla to Douglas J. and Virginia M. Gascon White. Yvonne grew up in Walla Walla and attended St. Patrick`s Catholic School. On October 16, 1968, she married Charlie O. Warner, Sr....
Loretta Jean Gregerson
Jul 8, 2013
Loretta Jean Gregerson, wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend to many, passed away on July 8, 2013, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. She died peacefully, at home, surrounded by family. Jean was born August 26, 1936 in Maple Hill, Kansas to Henry William “Pat” Patton, Sr., and Edna Mae Patton. The family moved from Kansas to Yakima, Washington...
Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr.
Jul 8, 2013
Joseph Bert Morgan, Sr. was born December 29, 1940, to Nellie & Bert Morgan. Joe is survived by his wife of five years, Georgie; three children and their spouses: Tracy (Tony) Tyler, Jill (Mike) Jimenez, & Joseph Jr. (Elizabeth); five grandchildren: Jake Jimenez, Ervin Tyler, Libbie Jimenez, Hallee Tyler & Myles Tyler; three siblings and their spouses: Earl (Kaye)...
Mary Louisa Baird Carlsen
Jul 4, 2013
Mary Louisa Baird Carlsen, a writer and psychologist who previously resided on Fern Court in Walla Walla, died peacefully at Wheatland Village on July 4, 2013, following complications arising from a stroke. She was surrounded by members of her family and her husband of 64 years, James. She was 84. Mary Louisa Baird was born Aug. 31, 1928, the...
Mary Ellen Morrison
Jun 26, 2013
Mary Ellen Morrison, 77, went home to be with her savior on June 26, 2013. Mary Ellen was born August 30, 1935 in Walla Walla to George and Mary Erdman Benzel. She attended Paine school and graduated from Wa-Hi in 1953 and Eastern Washington University in 1957. Teaching was her passion and she taught for Walla Walla School District...
Samuel Laurella
Jun 23, 2013
Samuel “Sam” Laurella was born on January 30, 1921, in Italy to Giovanni Laurella and Maria Antonia Perfetto. He came to the United States when he was 17 years old and worked for the U.S. forest service in Avery, Idaho. He later worked for Boeing in Seattle before joining the U.S. Air Corps and served for three years during...
Margaret E. Wolfson Moro
Jun 23, 2013
Margaret E. Wolfson Moro born to William and Nellie Cosgrove in Lawrence, KS passed away at General Hospital Sunday at the age of 93. She lived in Walla Walla for most of her lifetime and was preceded in death by husbands William Wolfson and Bernard Moro, 4 of 7 siblings, son Roger Wolfson, and final love Harold Esser. She...
Rose Paul
Jun 22, 2013
Rose Paul passed away on June 22, 2013 in College Place, Washngton. She was born February 3, 1913 in Weston, Oregon. Rose was the youngest of five children and the only girl. At two years of age, Rose and her family moved to Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Lincoln High School, and a few years later they moved to...
Katherine G. Thomas
Jun 22, 2013
Katherine G. Thomas, 90, passed away on June 22, 2013 at her home in Walla Walla. Katherine was born on October 4, 1922 in Chowchilla, California to Albert L. & Frances L. Schnoor Beahm. She formerly resided in Sacramento, California & moved to Walla Walla in 1994. She enjoyed playing Bingo at Blue Mountain Bingo & Eagle’s Lodge. She...
David Benjamin Miller
Jun 21, 2013
David Benjamin Miller, Dave, beloved husband of May (Glenn) Miller, died on June 21, 2013, the summer solstice, in Walla Walla, at the age of 94. David was father to Les (Sue) – Portland, Ore.; Linda (Lynn) Ferrin – Cottage Grove, Ore.; Beverly (Jerry) Jantz – Walla Walla; and Dwight (Becky) – Fall City, Wash. David loved his grandpa...
R. Wayne Allesso Jr.
Jun 17, 2013
R. Wayne Allessio, Jr. was born June 26, 1975 to Randy Sr. & Marianne Allessio. Wayne was raised in Walla Walla and graduated in 1994 from Wa-Hi. While in high school, Wayne was very active in FFA where he competed in tractor driving. He and his teammates placed 1st in the state. On his 19th birthday, June 26, 1994,...
Harvey Brewer
Jun 16, 2013
Harvey Brewer, 85 of Walla Walla passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013 at Walla Walla General Hospital. He was the second son of Wm. Marshall and Glena Brewer. His place of birth was Tulsa, Oklahoma although many believed he was born in Gentry, Arkansas. His family relocated to Milton-Freewater, Oregon when he was two years old. He graduated in...
Janet Kay Garr
Jun 16, 2013
Janet Garr, better known as “Kay” to her family & friends, passes away peacefully on June 16, 2013 with her family by her side. She was 73. Janet Kay Garr was born on September 17, 1939 in Vancouver, Washington to Lorraine LeMonds & Velmore Robins. She attended Walla Walla High School & was the eldest sibling of three brothers:...
Colleen Lynn Myers
Jun 15, 2013
On the evening of June 15, 2013, Colleen Lynn Myers passed away from cancer at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, WA with her husband, Steven Myers, at her side. She was 61 years old. Colleen was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on May 27, 1952. She was the first of two children to Anthony and Betty Mehrens Patch...
