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Laynah Beth Myers
WAPATO - Laynah Beth Myers, age 25, was born October 8, 1981 in Lansing, Michigan. She was the first of three siblings born to Kevin and Deborah Myers. At an early age her parents moved to Kenai, Alaska where she spent the majority of her life. She graduated from Kenai Central High School in 1998 and had additional training at the New Frontier Vocational Technical Center in Soldotna. In recent months she had lived in Central Washington.
On Monday, September 3, 2007, after being missing for three weeks, her body was found near Wapato, Washington.
Laynah is survived by her children - Damien and Kiara Normand, and Brandyn Hileman of Sunnyside, WA; her mother, Deborah (Thornton) Myers of Sunnyside, Washington; her father, Kevin Myers, of Kenai, Alaska; a sister, Rachel Myers, of Baghdad, Iraq; a brother, Luke Myers, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; her Grandparents, Audrey (Williams) Myers of Lansing, Michigan, and Charles and Janice (Baer) Thornton of Soldotna, Alaska; a number of uncles, aunts and cousins; and many friends.
She treasured her children. She also loved writing poetry, and singing.
At 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 8, 2007, a private family memorial service was held in the Kenai mountain range. This was done at her request, since she considered Alaska to be her home, and because she loved the mountains.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist Laynah's children. Donations may be made to Deborah Myers, Trustee, C/O Yakima Federal Savings & Loan, P.O. Box 420, Sunnyside, WA 98944. Valley Hills Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Marjorie A. Hamblen
Marjorie A. Hamblen, 88, of Ellensburg died Saturday, September 1, 2007.
Mrs. Hamblen was born in Portland. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Cyrus Hamblen of Mattawa; a daughter, Judith Motley of Burien, Wash.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Francis Rembrandt Best
YAKIMA - Francis R. Best, 85, of Yakima passed away on August 31, 2007 at Memorial Hospital.
Francis, also known as "King" and "Frank", was born November 22, 1921 in Harrah, Washington during one of the Yakima Valley's worst winters to John and Augusta Best.
We enjoyed listening to Francis' stories about growing up and living in the Valley, as well as his experiences as a college professor. He graduated from Wapato High School in 1941.
Francis served during World War II (1941-45) as a PFC in the United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Force on the islands of Tarawa, Guadalcanal and Saipan.
In April of 2003, Francis was awarded the Epsilon Pi Tau Distinguished Service Citation from the Board of Directors of The International Honorary or Professions in Technology. This recognized his dedicated performance over 26 years as Assistant Professor, Department of Design and Industry, San Francisco State University, 6 years as vocational instructor for the Territory College of Guam, Department of Education, George Washington High School; and impressive application of scholarship in curriculum development and consulting. He developed laboratory-based programs in History of Technology, Power and Transportation, Power and Energy, as well as others in addition to national and international consulting as a vocational specialist in power and technology.
His is survived by his wife, Evangeline Best; his sisters, Mary Carina Hillyer of Alameda, Calif. and Marcia Raue of Walnut Creek, Calif.; two sons, Brett Best of San Leandro, Calif. and Bart Best of San Francisco, Calif., four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Francis requested no services. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Remembrances can be made to a scholarship fund at San Francisco State University in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Richard Turner Rollin
Richard Turner Rollin, 40, of Yakima died Thursday, August 30, 2007.
Mr. Rollin was born in Kalispell, Mont. He was a carpenter and had been employed with F&M; Construction.
Survivors include his wife, Caryn Rollin of Yakima; a son, Erik Rollin of Yakima; a daughter, Tonya Rollin of Yakima; father and stepmother, Michael and Maria Rollin of San Antonio; three brothers, Michael Rollin of San Antonio, Mark Thomason-Powell of Monroe, Wash., and Daniel Thomason of Klamath Falls, Ore.
A private family service will be held.
Darwin Leon Garton, Sr.
Darwin Leon Garton Sr., 59, of Yakima died Wednesday, August 29, 2007.
Mr. Garton was born in Yakima. He lived in Yakima and the Wapato area. He served in the Army. He worked for Burrows Tractor Co. and Snokist Growers.
Survivors include his wife, Amy June Garton of Yakima; four children, Lori Tudor of Spokane, Darwin Leon Garton Jr., DeWayne Garton and Jennifer Garton, all of Yakima; two brothers, Bobby Garton and Danny Garton, both of Selah; his father, Wesley Garton of Yakima; and 15 grandchildren.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 4 at West Hills Cemetery.
Kristine "Tina" Turck
SELAH - Our beautiful Kristine (Tina) Turck, left to be with her Lord on August 29, 2007 in the early morning hours, safely and peacefully in the arms of her husband Gregg and her mother Patti at her home in Selah, Washington. She was also surrounded by her beautiful labradors, Lucy, Max, Betty and Jack.
She fought a hard four year battle with Inflammatory Breast cancer, and fought it to the end.
Her beloved family at First American Title were always there for her through both her bad and good days. No group of individuals were more devoted to her, as she was to them.
Tina was the proverbial caregiver, always wanting to help when someone was in need; and in her special way, she would be there, trying to make life easier for those around her. And even at the end, she was still trying to be there for her friends.
Tina was born December 8th, 1965 in Renton, Washington to Bruce Holtzner and Patti Holtzner Bradfield. She is survived by her husband Gregg Turck, mother Patti Bradfield (Brian Bradfield), father Bruce Holtzner, brother Kurt Holtzner: father and mother in law Dr. Marvin and Rahla Turck. Her friend and sister-in-law Lori Zybtek and her beloved nieces, Tierra, Jeanie and Kaila; sister-in-law Laura, nephew Joshua, nieces Alexa and Jordyn, brother-in-law Stuart and Andrew Turck.
Beloved grandniece of Leslie (Ruth) Skogman.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Advocacy and Research Foundation: IBCARF, 1415 S. Voss Road Suite 110-162, Houston, TX 77057.
A tribute to her life will be Saturday, September 1, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at: First American Title and Escrow, 212 North Naches Ave, Yakima, Washington, 98901.
