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Samuel Steinmetz
Samuel LeRoy Steinmetz passed away November 1, 2010, after a courageous 10 year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
Sam was born October 24, 1937 in Yakima to Samuel and Irene Steinmetz.
Sam attended his early school years in Wapato and his formal years in Toppenish. Sam served 8 years with the Army National Guard of Washington. In 1956 Sam married Lynnette (Cobb) and had three children. He was a master mechanic employed with the U&I; Sugar Company for 24 years and as a master craftsman with Tree Top Incorporated for 21 years. He retired in 2001.
Sam enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his son and grandsons. Sitting under the tree with his best buddy Charlie solving the world’s problems, and trips to the beach with his family and friends.
Sam is survived by his loving wife and soul mate, Denniece; brother Eugene (Lynn). Children, Connie Wilson, Lori Steinmetz and Lee (Linda) Steinmetz; stepchildren, Tovi Lugo, Jason Pollock, and Kellie Bass; grandchildren Tana, Samuel (Dewey), Kristy, Nathan, Nicholas, Kennedie, Kyson, Siena and Solana; great grandchildren, Julian, Jacob, Adrian, Alexis, Brody and Maci; special cousins, Don, Dick, Dolly and Linda.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents.
Our sincere gratitude goes to Lower Valley Hospice for their excellent care and compassion during this difficult journey. In Lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society, Lower Valley Hospice or charity of your choice.
Viewing will be 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday November 4, at the Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. A memorial service will take place 10:00 a.m. Friday November 5, also at the Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Arrangements are in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
Joan Marie (Hartman) Mills
Joan Marie (Hartman) Mills experienced the joy of seeing Jesus face-to-face after a battle with cancer on Sunday, January 31, 2010. She was born on August 6, 1929 to John and Myrtle Hartman in Portus, Kansas. Her early years were characterized by the hardship brought about by the Dust Bowl. As a child of about 10 her father sold what he had left of his farm and moved West in search of a better life for his family. They eventually settled in Turlock, California until Joan headed to Seattle Pacific College (now University) where she graduated with a degree in English and a minor in Education.
Joan's teaching career began as she taught elementary school for two years in Wapato, Washington. In 1954 she married Harlan Mills and moved to Pullman as Harlan completed his degree at WSU. She taught one year there before putting her profession on hold for motherhood. In 1956 the Mills family moved to Prosser as Harlan took a job at IAREC. Joan taught part-time as three more children were added to the family. In 1965 she was able to return fully to the classroom and was a fixture at the elementary school in the Prosser School District until her retirement in 1989.
In many ways Joan's desire to teach was a calling. With a great faith in God and a love for the church she taught Sunday School, Good News clubs and Bible School. Her life revolved around loving Jesus and serving the church. She was a key member of the Prosser Church of the Nazarene serving on the Church Board and fully involved in the mission program. She held various leadership positions with the area Christian Women's Club.
Joan was a social person anxious to open her home for fellowship or meet with friends at various camps and retreats.
Upon retirement she was able to find great joy in traveling the world. Among her favorite trips were a trip to the Holy Land, a journey to Greece and Western Turkey to trace the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, a Work & Witness trip to Peru and a visit to Australia and New Zealand with a group of Christians. Her personal interests were reading, singing, cooking, preserving food, camping, shopping, arranging flowers and playing board games. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harlan Mills of Prosser, Washington; brother Gerald Harman (Ruth) of Boise, Idaho; sister Delores Simmons (Merlyn) of Warm Beach, Washington; sister Mary Smith of Warm Beach, Washington; brother Bob Hartman (Judy) of Puyallup, Washington; son Chuck Mills of Vienna, Virginia; daughter Barbara Galloway (Greg) of Nampa, Idaho; daughter Vicki Shaw (Scott) of Bremerton, Washington; daughter Jan (Al) Larson of Grandview, Washington. Joan has 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
A service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 6th at 2 pm at the Prosser Church of the Nazarene. Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside.
Pearl O. Kenney
Pearl O. Kenney of Wapato was born on July 6, 1920 and went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 30, 2010 at home surrounded by family at the age of 89.
She was one of 10 children born to Henry and Mamie Sue Barry. She met and married Finis Archie Kenney in Mead, Oklahoma on May 23, 1936. They were blessed with five children.
Pearl was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Wapato, WA. She had a strong faith in God and passed on her spiritual beliefs to all those she met. Her hobbies included; reading the Bible daily, sewing, cooking, quilting and fishing. She took pleasure in cooking a meal every Sunday after church for family and friends.
Pearl is survived by her sister, Eunice Allen of Donald; brother, John Dee(Michelle)Barry of Donald; daughters, Pat Hunter and Margaret Cole of Donald, and Laverne Bradley of Florida; son, Gary (Donna)Kenney of Donald; 23 grandchildren and numerous great and great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Archie; son, Richard Dale; five sisters and two brothers.
The family would like to thank Dr. Whittlesey and staff, Dr. Brady and staff, Dr. Davison and the staff, Yakima regional Hospital, Home health nurses and hospice nurses for all their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Wapato. Burial will follow at the Wapato Reservation Cemetery.
George Anton Meiser
ZILLAH - George Anton Meiser passed away peacefully at his home in Zillah, Wa. on January 30, 2010. Born in Sunnyside, Wa. on December 22, 1955 to Jack and Floy Meiser, He was 54.
The Meiser family moved to Toppenish where George graduated from Toppenish High School in 1974. The first graduating class to have a "streaker" running across the floor in front of the entire class.
A really great day for George would have to include one of his favorite pastimes, fishing the Satus, Klickitat or John Day with good friends.
George worked for Halverson Farms for 20+ years, farming, driving truck and operating heavy equipment. In 2000 George moved to the Poulsbo / Hoods Canal area where he worked for the city of Poulsbo for approx. 8 years in Solid Waste Management.
George returned to the Yakima Valley in 2008 where he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary, on September 18, 2008.
George is survived by his wife, Rosemary Meiser, of Zillah, and her children, Alison and Curtis and grandchildren, Donovan, Hannah, Jackson & Taylor.
George is also survived by three brothers: Fred Meiser of Toppenish, Danny (& Sheila) Meiser of Ellensburg, Andrew Meiser of Hood River, Or., six sisters: Pat McLean (& Boyd) of Sunnyside, Sue Garoutte of Prosser, Linda Lindberg (& Gary) of Kirkland, Carol Barczyszyn of New England, Delores Telles (& Henry) of Toppenish, Carmen Tobin (& David) of Grandview, sister in law, LaVon Meiser, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who adored him and consider "Uncle George" as their "favorite" uncle.
George is also survived by his previous companion / family, Vivian Harford, her son Jeremy and grandchildren, Christian, Reyna & Jyselle.
George was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Floy Meiser, 2 brothers, David and Robbie Meiser.
It has been absolutely amazing to see the far reaching ripple effect of the loss of "Our" George and seeing the many lives he has touched and the many people who love him and will greatly miss him.
George will be laid to rest near his beloved brother, Robbie, at Elmwood Cemetery in Toppenish, Wa. A Celebration of George's Life will be announced.
Richard H. Hoekstra
Richard H. Hoekstra, 64, of Yakima died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Parkside Nursing Care Center in Union Gap. Mr. Hoekstra was born in Springfield, Mass. He worked as a salesman.
Survivors include three sons, Joshua Hoekstra of Susanville, Calif., Timothy Hoekstra of Post Falls, Idaho, and Luke Hoekstra of Fresno, Calif.; three daughters, Holly Hoekstra and Rebekah Hoekstra of Redding, Calif., and Tabitha Kampfer of Redmond, Wash.; two brothers, Scott Hoekstra and Robert Hoekstra, and a sister, Ann Hoekstra, all of Winter Springs, Fla.; and seven grandchildren.
No local services are planned. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
