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Virginia B. King
Virginia B. King, 90, of Yakima died Wednesday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. King was born in Welcome, Minn. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, James King of Yakima; one daughter, Darlene Bradley of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one son, Frank Fleming of Salem, Ore.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at West Hills Memorial Park. Those planning to attend should meet at the cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at Westpark United Methodist Church, 3902 Summitview Ave., Yakima.
Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(03/31/05)
Vernon Palm
Vernon Palm, 53, of Yakima died Friday in Yakima.
He was born and raised in Yakima. He graduated from Eisenhower High School.
He owned and operated a karaoke business, working in the Tacoma area until recently.
Survivors include his mother, Isabella Palm of Yakima, and a sister, Ramona Patten of Nine Mile Falls, Wash.
Services are pending.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is handling arrangements.
(03/19/05)
Hazel M. Everts
Hazel M. Everts, 85, of Yakima died Thursday in Yakima.
She was born in Parker. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, Milton Everts of Moses Lake and Duane Everts of Portland, and a daughter, Patricia McKinney of Yakima.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima is handling arrangements.
(03/19/05)
Nancy Lee McFarland
Nancy Lee McFarland, 72, of Yakima died Saturday.
Mr. McFarland was born in Lawton, Okla., and lived in Naches and Yakima. She work in apple warehouses.
Survivors include five sons, Roger McFarland, Vernon McFarland Jr., Larry McFarland, Danny McFarland and Randy McFarland, all of Yakima; two daughters, Betty Smith of Yakima and Sandy Nijara of Cowiche; two brothers, John Lawson and Bobby Lawson of Oklahoma; two sisters, Joyce of Oklahoma and Shirley of Texas; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors. Tribute service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors.
Shaw and Sons Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
(03/03/05)
Francisca Garza
Francisca Garza, 84, of Wapato died Tuesday at Emerald Care.
Mrs. Garza was born in Texas and lived in the Granger area for 50 years. She worked for Stokleys and Del Monte.
Survivors include two sons, Joe Garza and Ricardo Garza of Yakima; one daughter, Gloria Garza of Las Vegas; two brothers, Adolfo Rodriquez of Toppenish and Felix Rodriquez of Granger; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday at Colonial Funeral Home, with concluding services at Zillah Cemetery.
Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(03/03/05)
George E. Hecker
George E. Hecker, 75, of Grandview died Tuesday.
Mr. Hecker was born in Miles City, Mont., and was a Valley resident for 62 years. He was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Hecker of Grandview; two daughters, Holly Hecker-Pupo of Yuba City, Calif., and Tricia Hecker of Seattle; two sons, Randy Hecker of Mabton and Rick Hecker of Grandview; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
(03/03/05)
Walter Kirkness
Former longtime Juneau, AK resident Walter Kirkness died
in Seattle on Nov. 6, 2004.
He was born
Aug. 9, 1920. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in fisheries. He was a U.S. Marine Corps captain and served in the Pacific during World War II. At the end of the war, he returned to Seattle and worked for the Washington State Department of Fisheries, until he was hired by C.L. Anderson, director of the newly created Alaska Department of Fisheries in 1950. Along with Robert Parker, he was one of the first employees. In 1961, Gov. William Egan appointed Walter as the Commissioner of Fish and Game, a job he held until 1967. His family and friends said, "His integrity and honestly were hallmarks of his administration. He was well-respected and admired by all those who worked with him, friend or adversary. Alaska was his home and always held a special place in his heart."
After 1967, he worked for the Department of Interior and NOAA, managing the Pribilofs Fur Seal Program prior to his retirement in 1983. In retirement, he enjoyed his garden, swimming and reading.
His family says, "He had a long, well-lived life. He will be remembered for his sweet disposition and his infectious laugh."
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Kirkness of Seattle; his daughter, Susan Kirkness of Juneau; and son, Mark Kirkness of San Diego, Calif.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Seattle or a charity of choice.
