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Henry Allen
Henry Allen died Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Henry was born October 14, 1941 in Hamilton, Ohio and moved to Granger in February of 2011. Mr. Allen worked as a truck driver for Coca Cola for many years. He was a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, and the Eagles.
Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Kollman of Granger, Washington, and Della Baker of Adamstown, Maryland.
There are no services scheduled.
Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.
Romae Louise Monroe
Romae was born in Chinook, Montana, to Victor (deceased) and Rowena Sargent. Soon afterwards, the Sargent family moved to Choteau, Montana. There Romae was highly involved in school, church, and community activities, including Brownies, Girl Scouts, swim team, band, singing, spoken word presentations, Luther League, and Rainbow Girls.
Romae is survived by her mother, Rowena Sargent (Spokane, WA), brothers Lance (Anchorage, AK) and Brad (Novato, CA), former husband Bill Monroe (Camano Island, WA), and their daughter Melissa (San Diego, CA). She also leaves behind her godchildren Jacobie Downing, Kem Davis, Israel Davis, Adriana Bermudez and Jose Cardenas.
In the late 1960s, Romae was one of a select group nationwide chosen to attend a Girl Scout “Wider Opportunity” gathering in New York City. It was focused on music and performance, and for her Opportunity’s required local follow-through project, Romae formed a multi-denominational vocal group called “New Hope for the City Singers.” Their theme song was, “Let there be peace on earth (… and let it begin with me).” These were words she would live by her entire life, as her Christian faith and advocacy for marginalized people were close to the heart of who she was.
Romae was graduated from Choteau High School with the class of 1969. She went on to study elementary education at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1973. Later she completed additional studies in Special Education.
A dedicated teacher, Romae served at schools in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Logan, Utah; and Brewster and Yakima, Washington. Mostly she taught students in younger grades, and eventually gravitated toward working with children with special learning challenges in pre-school, kindergarten, and early grades. Her favorite term for her students was “honey bubbles,” and she loved investing herself in them and their families. Since 1987, Romae taught in West Valley School District, starting as a para-professional, and then as a teacher, most recently at the Wide Hollow Elementary School in Yakima. Before she began her teaching career, Romae also worked as a nurse’s aide in a rest home (and would often go in on her days off to help residents with personal care that she was unable to complete during work). She was also a canoe instructor for Girl Scouts.
As a member of Girl Scouting for 48 years, Romae was passionate about developing next generations of girls into healthy individuals and civic leaders. Romae and co-leader Stacey Erickson of Troop #3245 role-modeled and mentored at least 8 of girls and young women since its inception.
In the early 90’s, Romae participated in Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Selah, Washington. In recent years, she shared her love of music and of worship by playing flute in both the English and Spanish speaking services. Romae was especially concerned for the Spanish-speaking community of Selah to have a service in their own heart-language, and was delighted when the prayers of many were answered. She was gradually learning to speak Spanish and enjoyed conversations with monolingual and bilingual friends.
Romae will be remembered as a passionate advocate, wise counselor, and generous friend. She embodied the spirit of compassion and service in Jesus’ account of the Good Samaritan: When seeing people in desperate need, she would not merely pass them by, even if all she had the strength to do for them was to pray. In this, Romae was what the Bible calls a “person of peace.” She welcomed all, showed whatever hospitality she could, and urged people toward growth through her words and her example.
For instance, Romae was a ceaseless advocate for the marginalized people around her. In the mid-1970s, she began working with survivors of domestic violence – at a time when bullying and abuse were not on the “social radar” yet. But a friend asked her for help in escaping an abusive relationship, Romae did what she could. And that led to her working tirelessly on teaching, intervention, and prevention of abuse for nearly 40 years. This included serving at advocacy groups and safe houses for survivors of domestic violence, rape crisis advocacy and hotlines, and child sexual assault prevention trainings.
Romae was so highly respected by young adults in the Yakima and Selah communities that many called her "Godmother," and – regardless of their first language being English or Spanish – they sought her out for her opinions, but perhaps mostly because of her unconditional love. In all things, Romae sought to live her faith, share her life, and persevere despite suffering.
Donations in her honor can be made to West Valley Dollars for Scholars, c/o Yakima Federal Savings and Loan, 7105 Tieton Drive, Yakima WA 98908 or to Girl Scouts, Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho, 1404 N. Ash Street, Spokane WA 99201.
A vigil service will be held on Thursday, April 14th at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1109 West Fremont in Selah. The Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, April 15th at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes in Selah.
Louise Rowe
Louise Rowe, 87, passed away April 19, 2011, from this world to the kingdom of God.
Louise was born October 27, 1923 to Frank & Grace Arquette in Hubbard, Oregon. She married the love of her life Glen Rowe on April 21, 1953 and made their home in Toppenish.
Glen and Louise were made for each other while Glen farmed: Louise had a green thumb of her own. Her beautiful flowers in her yard and fishpond were a show place.
Louise is survived by her son Mike (Patti) Rowe of Toppenish, 3 grandsons Brandon (Roxanne) Rowe of Phoenix AZ., Michael (Melanie Rowe) of Seattle, WA., Derek (Tiffany)Rowe of Crestview, FL., 3 great-grandsons, Kalijah, Kyin, Kyler and 1 great-granddaughter, London. A sister, Grace Rivera of Auburn, CA , and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Glen, and 14 siblings. At the request of Louise no funeral services will be held.
The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Faith Lutheran Church in Toppenish or the American Diabetes Association.
The family would like to thank the Toppenish Community Hospital for their care and compassion.
Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah is in care of the arrangements.
Violet M. Greene
Violet Margaret Greene, 91, of Yakima died Monday, April 18, 2011. Mrs. Greene was born in Port Matilda, Pa., and lived the majority of her life in Tipton, Pa. In 1995, she moved to Yakima. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include two sons, David Greene of Crowley, Texas, and Jay Greene of Yakima; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Burial will take place in Blair Memorial Park in Altoona, Pa. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Barbara Beheyt
Barbara Beheyt, 74, of Yakima died Monday, April 18, 2011. Mrs. Beheyt was born in Tacoma and lived in the Yakima Valley for more than 20 years. She worked for Goodwill Industries.
Survivors include a son, Henry Bodey of Kennewick; four daughters, Shirley Streeter of Boise, Idaho, Marlene Arbogast of Sandy, Utah, Marie Bodey of Utah and Darlene Bodey of Yakima; four siblings; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Henry Folkerts
(Oct. 16, 1930 - April 17, 2011)
Henry went to be with his Savior following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Henry was born in Inwood, Iowa, to Pierre and Trina Folkerts. He was one of eight children. He helped his father to establish the family farm. Looking to get out of the mid-west winters, he traveled west as a young man. In 1954 he married Doris Duim, from Sunnyside, Washington. They settled in the Yakima Valley.
Henry served 2 years in the US Army. He farmed corn, potatoes, beans, mint, grapes, and fruit in the lower Yakima Valley. He had a creative mind. He was an inventor of several farm equipment pieces and very proud of those accomplishments. He enjoyed working on older vehicles, restoring them to their former glory. He could fix most anything. Henry and Doris moved and retired just outside of Yakima. He was a lifetime member of the Christian Reformed Church.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nellie VanTol.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris, and his seven children, Sylvia (Dan) Murray, Elaine (Rodney) Walker, Darlene Newman, Gloria (Andy) Werkhoven, James (Kerri) Folkerts, Pierre (Beth) Folkerts, and Julie (Wally) Ethier. He also leaves behind 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Surviving him also are his siblings, Alice Faber, Sadie Faber, Cornie Folkerts, Roy Folkerts, Jean Kowalski, and Bessie Bolkema.
The family wishes to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers while Henry was ill.
“ . . . ya follow me?”
Services will be held Friday, April 22. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am at Zillah Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am at Faith Community Church, 300 W. Centennial Dr., Zillah (intersection of Centennial Dr. and Yakima Valley Highway). If desired, memorials may be given to the Union Gospel Mission or to The Gideon's International. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah, is in charge of the arrangements.
