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M. Laveral Corbin
YAKIMA – Our beloved mother, Laveral Corbin, went to sleep in Jesus on Good Friday, April 14, 2006.
She was born Mildred Laveral Lockard in Wadena, Iowa on November 13, 1909 to Henry (Hank) & Lillian Lockard. The family moved to the Sterling, Colorado area when she was two, where she graduated from the 8th grade with honors. Laveral married Cecil J. Corbin, February 13, 1926 in Kelly, Colorado.
Laveral lived in the Sterling, CO area and she and Cecil moved with their children to Washington State in 1944. They purchased the family farm near Harrah and raised beef and milk cows, corn, vegetables, chickens and children. She would plant 2 ½ acres in vegetables for her family but her pride and joy were her flowers.
An avid listener, she was always interested in what was going on with her family.
She passed on her love for the Lord to her children. She loved to sign and one favorite song was “The Old Rugged Cross”. We will miss her, but we know we will see her in the resurrection.
Our family wishes to extend our gratitude to the staff and friends of Willow Springs for the wonderful care given to our mother.
Laveral is survived by six sons, Clifford D., James H. (Irene), Cecil W. (Marlene), Stanley S., Galen J. (Deborah), and Hershel L. (Sandy) and six daughters, Leta A. Reynolds, Fern L. (Darrell) Hathaway, Bonnie (Jim) Goerz, Twila J. (Mike) Hammond, Carol Kay (Jeff) LaBrant, and Judy L. (Chuck) Summers. Laveral is also survived by 54 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil J. Corbin and her son, Clinton R. Corbin.
Viewing will be held from noon until 7 p.m. Thursday at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 21 at West Hills Memorial Park. A luncheon will be held at noon at Selah Seventh Day Adventist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to 3 Angels Broadcasting Network, channel 58.
Leon Omeljanowicz
Leon Omeljanowicz, 59, of Yakima died Tuesday at his home.
Mr. Omeljanowicz was born in Gdansk, Poland. He moved to Chicago in 1973, where he practiced dentistry. He practiced as a denturist in Portland and Seattle before moving to Yakima in 1999.
He is survived by friends in Portland, California and Seattle.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Margorie Magdalene (Blackstock) Fergus-Kramer
GRANDVIEW - Margorie Magdalene (Blackstock) Fergus-Kramer, 81, left this world, in the arms of angels, to be with her loved ones in heaven on April 8, 2006, after a long battle with cancer.
Margie was a gentle and caring wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Born in Honey Grove, Texas on March 27, 1925 to Lester Blackstock and Ellen (Trott) Blackstock. Margie married Beverly Fergus on January 22, 1944 in Hugo, OK. This began a marriage of 51 years until Beverly's death in 1995 at the age of 74 years old.
Beverly and Margie made their home in Grandview raising cherries on their family farm.
Margie loved family gatherings, as family was very important to her. She also loved fishing and raising tomatoes and green beans in her garden. She was a member of the Grandview Christian Church.
On July 29, 1998, she married Bill Kramer. They continued to make their home in Grandview and were active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Margie enjoyed music and the dances at local Senior Centers, cooking, and trips to the local produce stands and an occasional trip to a local casino. Also close to her heart were her pets, some of which were: Dolly, Sissy, and Rose - who all gave her many years of companionship.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Beverly; brother, J.L.; 2 sisters Billy Williams and Anna Robert. Survivors include her husband, Bill Kramer; sister Marcie (Daryl) Weatherall; and relative Peggy and Gay Brewer; as well as many nieces, nephews, other close family members, and friends.
Her gentle spirit, soft spoken ways, and kind heart will be missed by all.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 15th at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside, WA. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Margie's name to The Lower Valley Hospice or The American Cancer Society. Online guest book at valleyhills.com
Wanda Deutscher
UNION GAP - Wanda Faye Deutscher, 59, passed away Monday, April 10, 2006, at Yakima Regional surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 27, 1946 in Williams, Minnesota to Alvin Emerson and Violet (Langton) Emerson.
Wanda started school in Williams, Minnesota and finished in Yakima schools after moving. She graduated from Eisenhower in 1964. She married Ralph Deutscher on May 28, 1971, who she raised her son and their two daughters with.
Most of her time was spent with family and friends having BBQs and attending several stock car races.
Wanda worked as a label machine operator at Del Monte for 30 years until her retirement. She then went to work at Ross Dress for Less until 2001.
Wanda is survived by her husband Ralph Deutscher; 1 son, Scott McKee and wife Jonna; 2 daughters, Angella Deutscher and fiance Raymond Vezina, and Marsha Deutscher; 1 granddaughter, Christine Vezina Roberts and her husband Chris; 1 great grandson, Andrew Roberts; her parents, Alvin and Violet (Langton) Emerson, all of Yakima; 1 sister Rita Mantey and husband Mike of Moxee. She is also survived by 1 nephew, 1 niece and all her pets.
Wanda is preceded in death by Willard Olson and other friends and family members.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Memorial services will be held at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights on Friday, April 14, 2006, at 11:00 am. All are welcome. There will be a gathering at the family's home after the service.
Cheyrl Desallier
Cheyrl Desallier, 60, of Yakima died Monday, April 10, 2006 at home.
Mrs. Desallier was born in Everett, Wash., and grew up on a farm in Iowa. She spent 15 years in Pennsylvania before moving to Yakima in 1981. She was a forklift operator at Tree Top in Selah for 15 years.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Desallier of Yakima; a son, Michael Stewart of Albany, N.Y.; a daughter, Ginger Stewart of Olympia; two stepdaughters, Angie Desallier of Bonney Lake, Wash., and Jackie Desallier of Medford, Ore.; one sister, Carol Sheldon of Nashua, Iowa; and two grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Albert August Kretchmar
YAKIMA - Albert August Kretchmar was born Nov. 3, 1921 in the Providence Hospital, Seattle, Wa. to Albert A. Kretchmar and Bessie (Souder) Kretchmar.
He was educated at T.T. Minor Grade School, Broadway High School, Seattle and Whitman College, Walla Walla, Wa.
He and Nancy Stribling, who met in the sixth grade, were married May 6, 1946 and have enjoyed almost 60 wonderful years together.
Al was active in athletics throughout his youth, and played varsity baseball and basketball in High School and College. He went on to play Professional Baseball for the Seattle Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League and the Vancouver Capilanos of the Western International League in 1942 and 1946.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard Sept. 1942 and served during World War II until discharged in March 1946.
He entered the Seattle Police Dept. in Dec. 1946 and remained for 30 1/2 years, retiring in March of 1977 as Asst. Chief. During his career he was promoted through the ranks to Deputy Chief and held the office of Chief of Detectives for six years, as well as other management positions in the Department. He was a graduate of the F.B.I National Academy, Washington D.C.; Management Institute for Police Chiefs, Harvard Univ., Cambridge Mass., and numerous other police related schools.
He was a member and Past President of Chapter 17 International Footprinters Assoc., Seattle.
Nancy and Al enjoyed fishing, camping, Rving, and traveling throughout the Western States and Canada, particularly, Lake Pond Oreille and the Canadian Okanagan with an ever present family dog.
Upon retiring in 1977, they moved to Yakima, Wa. and also spent 14 years wintering in Yuma, Az.
He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy of Yakima; step-daughter Lonni Martin, El Paso, Tx.; sister, Margaret Sawyer, Silverdale, Wa.; nephew, Ralph Sawyer and his wife Allison, Salt Lake City, Ut.; niece, Joyce Liggett, her husband Terry and daughters Anna, Sarah and Edie.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
