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James William Duffy
James William Duffy, 94, of Lynnwood, Wash., died Friday, February 4, 2011. Mr. Duffy was born in Guion, Ark., and served in the Navy during World War II. He lived in the Yakima Valley for 60 years and worked as a foreman for Marley Orchards.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Duffy of Lynnwood; a son, Michael Duffy of Edmonds, Wash.; a daughter, Carolyn Duffy of Yakima; a half-brother, Roy Gattis of Harrison, Ark.; a half-sister, Nela Sue Yancy of Arkansas; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services, with military honors, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Ruth Ondea Duffy
Ruth O. Duffy born July 2, 1921 in Yellville Ark and passed away peacefully in her home in Lynnwood Wa. May 25 2011. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Duffy (Jerry Bridges) of Yakima, son Michael (Kay) Duffy of Edmonds, WA, daughter in law Barbara Duffy of Arlington, WA, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Bill, and son Pat.
After WW II was over and Bill returned home from the Navy, they moved their family from Arkansas to the Yakima Valley (Cowiche) where they lived for over 60 years. They both worked for Marley Orchards before retiring in 1984 and moving to Yakima. They moved to Lynnwood in 2008.
Ruth loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved to sew crochet, and knit, and over the years made many cherished keepsakes for family.
She and Bill were avid gardeners, and while in Cowiche had wonderful vegetable and flower gardens. They began taking daily walks and rarely missed a day for 25 years. They were both active and healthy well into their 80's.
The Duffys’ loved to camp, and the family has great memories of the fun trips to Ohanapecosh, Indian Flats, and many other Northwest campsites.
We cherish the time we had with Ruth and we are so blessed that she was the strong, hardworking, loving, and caring wife, mother, and grandmother.
Visitation will be offered from 9AM-1PM on Friday, June 3, 2011 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. The funeral service will begin at 1PM also on Friday at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Sherry Ann Smith
Sherry Ann Smith of Zillah, born on January 26, 1949, was promoted to her heavenly home on February 4, 2011, nine days after her 62nd birthday.
Sherry was the youngest of twelve children born to the home of Elmer and Stella Bickerstaff in Kilgore, Texas. Her life was touched by sorrow at the deaths of her parents while she was still young, and the following years were hard as she struggled to find her way through life. At the age of 28, though, Sherry found the peace for which she had been searching when Jesus Christ touched her life and changed it forever. Even through difficult circumstances that followed, her love for and gratitude to her Savior were evident in everything she did.
Sherry lived in many different places throughout her life and held a variety of jobs. She moved to Zillah, WA in 1997 to be near her daughter and family. She worked at Wal-Mart in various positions during the following thirteen years, making friends among the ones with whom she worked.
There were a number of things that brought real joy to Sherry. Among them are her loving children and grandchildren, to whom she gave of herself in numerous ways; working with the flowers and plants that brought such pleasure to her beauty-loving heart; her many friends; her church family; and playing board games with the people she loved.
Sherry will be remembered by those who knew her as a sweet person who loved to give -- her time, her talents, gifts (she had a knack for thinking of unusual gifts that were very practical and enjoyed by the recipient!) -- anything that let others know that she cared about them.
Sherry is survived by her children and their spouses: Terri (Andrew) Taylor, and James (Carmen) Smith, all of Zillah; six grandchildren: Karina, Alex, Quinn, Malorie, Seth, and Reagan; and five siblings: Betty, Ruby, Jane, Mary, and David. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings: Ted, James, Miriam, Elmer, Paul, and Bobby.
A memorial service to celebrate Sherry's life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Community Church (300 W. Centennial Dr., Zillah, WA). Valley Hills Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruth Sarah Smith Skube
Ruth Sarah Smith Skube, 92 passed away February 4, 2011, in Yakima Washington. Ruth was born in Detroit, Michigan to Janet and Grover Smith on May 10, 1918. She graduated from the University of Washington and was employed as the first registered nurse by Pacific Car and Foundry in Renton, Washington. It was there that she met and married John F. Skube Jr. on December 29th 1943. Together they made their home in Kent, Washington, living there until moving to Zillah, Washington in 1995. The medal she won for sportsmanship while playing High School basketball in Pine City and her R.N. pin were her most prized possessions.
Ruth is survived by her devoted husband John, her daughters Jane (Max) Lamb of Australia and Kathleen (Bob) of Zillah, her sisters Elizabeth and Marion as well as her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had many friends who enriched her life. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Janet, Nan, Mary Jean, Grace, Ed and Rachel.
Our very special thanks to everyone at Englewood Heights Retirement Home, Arbor House and Memorial Hospital Hospice.
In lieu of flowers please send remembrances to Memorial Hospital Hospice's Cottage in the Meadow fund in the name of Ruth Skube.
A memorial celebration of her life will be held in April with plans to be announced at a later date.
Wesley Ray Smith
Wesley Ray Smith of Yakima passed away February 1, 2011 in Kennewick with his family by his side. He was born November 15, 1942 in Yakima, WA.
Everyone knows him as Papa Ray... Once you meet him you instantly love him. Dad has a big heart and smile, an infectious laugh, and will help anyone who needs it. He was a huge Nascar fan. To know him is to love him. Unfortunately cancer seems to like him too.
Ray served in the US Navy and also many years on the Wapato Fire Dept. He worked for many years at Craft Warehouse in Yakima.
He is survived by his son Wesley Ray Smith Jr. of Union Gap; daughters, Terria Luttrell of Yakima, WA., Tammy Vetsch of Steilacoom, WA, and Trenia Critchfield of Kennewick; sister, Buzz Williams of Yakima; and six grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 3-8pm Friday at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Graveside services will be held at 12:00 on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Zillah Cemetery.
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Luz Maria Salmeron
Luz Maria Salmeron, 48, of Granger died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 in Sunnyside. Mrs. Salmeron was born in Tijuana, Mexico. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Cesario Salmeron of Granger; two sons, Omar Salmeron of Yakima and Kevin Salmeron of Granger; and a daughter, Jocelin Salmeron of Granger.
At her request, no services will be held. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Sunnyside.
