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Shirley Faye Krone
Shirley Faye Krone, 71, of Yakima died Friday at Willow Springs Care Center. Mrs. Krone was born in La Grande, Ore., and moved to Yakima in the early 1980s. She worked as a bookkeeper for ALS and had other jobs in the area.
Survivors include two sons, Jared Sperber of Port Orchard, Wash., and Mark Slack of Fort Collins, Colo.; three daughters, Rhonda Dauel of Sweetwater, Texas, Melodi Rogers of Gothenburg, Neb., and Kendra Aaron of Lincoln, Neb.; three brothers, Melbourne Poff Jr. of Houston, Stan Poff of Kearney, Neb., and Gaylord Poff of Sacramento, Calif.; 19 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory of Yakima.
Rutha Mae Marsh
Rutha Mae Marsh passed into the loving arms of Jesus on May 14, 2010.
She was born Feb 23, 1920 in Longrun, MO to William McKinley and Nora Jane (Hampton) Simpson. Rutha was the oldest of their eleven living children. Though she began working at an early age helping with the care and support of her younger siblings, Rutha often spoke fondly of the times when she and her sisters played by the creek and ran in the hills of their Ozark Mountain home.
In the late 1930s, a fine young man named Earl Marsh came a courtin on a horse, as Ruthie would later describe it. Earl and Rutha were married on Oct. 19, 1940. In their early marriage the two worked on the Marsh family farm where Ruthie, who was already an accomplished cook, perfected her Southern cooking skills preparing meals for the farm hands and their growing family. In 1941 she gave birth to daughter Betty, and in 1945 to son Bervil and in 1952 the Marsh family moved to Yakima. Earl and Ruthie celebrated 58 years of marriage the fall before Earl passed away in 1999.
Ruthie worked primarily in the home, but had many jobs and ventures over the years including many seasons at Del Monte cannery and several years as an Avon lady. She was skilled in many handcrafts, including crocheting, knitting and quilting, and continued to make beautiful blankets for new family babies until recently. Ruthie and Earl realized the dream of having their own farm in 1970 when they moved to Moxee where they raised cattle. No stranger to hard work Ruthie milked the cows, fed the bucket calves, and even helped deliver a few. The two kept a large garden and many people reaped the benefits of their harvests and, for the lucky ones, Ruthie was also the cook. She also enjoyed reading her Bible, and her daily newspaper.
Ruthie never met a stranger. She could strike up a conversation with anyone and in an instant would be exchanging recipes, offering advice or inviting them to church before you knew it. It was because of these kinds of exchanges that so many people beyond her family called her Sister Ruthie, Grandma Marsh, Granny or any number of other terms of endearment.
Most of Ruthie's sisters, also settled in the valley, and she stayed close to all of them her whole life. Together they raised families, gardens, and churches and always remained friends. She was a faithful and devoted wife and mother and loved to play with and spoil her grandchildren. Her family is grateful to have been able to celebrate her 90th birthday earlier this year where she got to hold her newest great grand babies. With a joyful spirit until the end she enjoyed playing bingo, especially with her great granddaughters, and loved visiting with family and friends.
Those she left behind will remember the mischievous glint in her eye, her welcoming wide smile, her infectious laugh, her devotion to God and family, and her big heart that guided us all. A beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend she will be greatly missed but always in our hearts and minds.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Earl; brothers Dallas, Ralph and Manford Simpson; and sisters Sue Monroe and Gladys Prine.
She is survived by her daughter Betty (Ron) Dodge; son Bervil (Shirley) Marsh; sisters Ruby Prine, Meda (Sterlin) Marsh, Hazel Herd, Mildred Phillips, Hildred Allen, and Beulah (Jim) Schelle; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Monday May 17, 2010 from 2:00pm to 7:00pm at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday May 18, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Terrace Heights.
Burial will follow at West Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests giving to the American Diabetes Association.
Felix Rodriguez Sr.
GRANGER - Felix Rodriguez Sr., age 87, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on May 10, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 18, 1923 in Mission, Texas to Andres and Guadalupe (Olvera) Rodriguez.
Felix married Gregoria Partida on Nov. 26, 1958. They made their home in Granger, Washington. Felix was a farm laborer retiring from Duim Farms. He enjoyed gardening, building projects and music.
Felix is survived by his children Guadalupe, Jose Luis, Felix Jr. and Rosemary Rodriguez, Linda Ramirez and husband Arnold, Robert Rodriguez and wife Juanita, Maria Cantu and husband Junior, Christina De Jesus and husband Juanito, Silvia Enriquez and husband Genero (Luis). Several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Gregoria Rodriguez; daughter, Gloria Flores; sister, Francisca Garza; brothers, Adolfo and Felipe Rodriguez.
We would like to thank Dr. Harrison and the staff of DaVita for taking care of our dad. We love you dad and we will miss you.
Visitation will be on Thursday May 13, 2010 from 10-7 pm with recitation of the rosary at 7:00 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday May 14, 2010 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Granger. Burial will follow in the Zillah Cemetery.
Elsie H. Taylor
Elsie H. Taylor, died Friday, May 7, 2010 in Yakima.
Mrs. Taylor was born and raised in Yakima.
Survivors include a son, Scott T. Taylor; a daughter, Teri Lynne Miller; and five grandchildren.
At Mrs. Taylor's request there will be no services. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory.
Richard Phillip Lizotte
Richard Phillip Lizotte, 69, of Yakima died Thursday, May 6, 2010 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Lizotte was born and raised in Yakima. He worked for Zirkle Fruit for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Lizotte of Yakima; seven daughters; a son; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 8 and Sunday, May 9 at Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima. Memorial service will be at noon Monday, May 10 at the Elks Lodge in Selah.
Sandra Lee Barnett
Sandra Lee Barnett, 65, of Buena died Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Mrs. Barnett was born in Ashland, Wis. She lived in Buena for seven years and was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, William Barnett; two daughters, Jenna Brandt and Chris Ann Robb; and two sisters, Karen Holt and B.J. Holt.
Graveside services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home of Zillah.
