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Lorna Pfeif
YAKIMA - Lorna Jane Pfeif, 86, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 19, 2010, at her home in the company of her family. The Pfeif family would like to thank the devoted staff of Wynwood of Yakima, the Living Care Retirement Community, and Dr. Ryan Crafts for their support and care for Lorna.
Lorna was born on September 27, 1923, in Yakima, Washington, to George and Hazel Sutton. She was raised in Yakima with her sister, Helen, and her brothers Galen, Russell, and Keith, and graduated from Yakima High School in the class of 1941.
Howard Pfeif proposed to Lorna in 1943, before leaving for military service in Europe in World War II. After the war, they were married on September 27, 1946. They had five children: Loretta, Marvin, Gloria, Melvin and Douglas.
Lorna, a devoted wife and mother, was a lifelong member of the Yakima Evangelical Church. There she worked as a church secretary, designed bulletin boards and posters, and loved to sing in the church choir. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and playing hymns on the piano in her home.
Lorna was preceded in death by her husband, Howard; her son, Melvin Pfeif; her brothers, Galen Sutton, Russell Sutton, and Keith Sutton; and her sister, Helen Stephens (Sutton).
She is survived by her children Loretta (Gerald) Bliss of Bonners Ferry, ID, Marvin (Barbara) Pfeif of Moxee, Gloria Pfeif of Seattle, Douglas (Deniece) Pfeif of Sumas, WA, daughter-in-law Patricia Pfeif of Seattle, 11 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 7th, at 11:00 am at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
Louie E. Sevigny
Louis (age 68) was born at home on March 2nd, in Red Lake Falls, MN, the 11th of 15 children to Arthur & Josephine Sevigny. He moved with the family to Moxee City in 1942 and graduated from Holy Rosary School, before attending Marquette High school for one year, & then entered the Oblate Seminary, graduating from Our Lady of the Ozarks College in Carthage, MO.
He served in the Army as a Forward Missile Observer-Surveyor and Chaplain's Assistant during the Vietnam War. He brought home fond memories and stories of the time he spent in Germany and traveling around Europe.
Louis returned to Missouri to study Music & Psychology and work at the Ozanam Home for Boys. He loved music and spent many years singing in the Holy Rosary choir.
Pinochle and cribbage were his favorite card games and he claimed the title as the Sevigny family champion several times.
In 1969, after dad had a stroke, he returned to Moxee to care for mom and joined the Laborers Union. Although he never married, he raised several foster children and their children all consider him their grandpa.
Louis died Sunday, July 18th, 2010 in the loving care of his nephew & niece Richard & Shannon and their family, after a short bout with cancer.
Louis is survived by 5 brothers and their spouses, George (Shirley), Leonard (Eleanor), Roger (Leota), Dan (Anna) & Steve (Mary) and 5 sisters, Marie, Angele, Julie (Ken), Carolyn (Mark) & Bernadette (Don). He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Josephine, sister, Pauline and brother, Bernard and 2 brothers, who died as children. He is survived by 11 grandchildren, 59 nieces & nephews, as well as 135 great nieces and nephews.
Brother, Uncle & Grandpa Louie, we all love you and will miss you.
Rosary is 7:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Moxee, Washington. Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2010 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with inurnment immediately following at the Holy Rosary Cemetery in Moxee, Washington. There will also be a reception at the Holy Rosary Hall. The family suggests that memorials be given to Holy Rosary Parish or Yakima Regional Hospice. Arrangements are in the care of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
Gerald R. Purdy
Jerry Purdy, 49, of Zillah passed away July 17th 2010 at his home with his beloved wife at his side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jerry was born in Toppenish, Washington December 8, 1960 to Geraldine and George Purdy.
Jerry attended Wapato High School and made many friends during that time. He loved the valley and had no desire to ever venture far from home. He loved the outdoors, and there was nothing better to him then spending the day in the hills cutting firewood, camping or riding motorcycles. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and if it was duck season you could find him on the river with his beloved chocolate lab Buster with his sons at his side. Jerry was a man you could count on. If he worked for you he gave a 110 percent, always on time, always there until the job was done. If he was your friend, you could count on him always being there, always keeping his word, never revealing a confidence, and being the first person to offer you a helping hand or playing a practical joke on you. He lived his life with honor, dignity, and a sense of what was right and wrong that guided everything he did, and he did not waver from this. He was a “Good Guy” in the truest sense of the word.
Jerry met the love of his life, Jerri McDaniel, in 1982 and they were married in 1985. They began their life together in Zillah where they had 3 sons together, Ty (17), Josh (11), and Brady (6). Jerry was a wonderful husband and best friend to his wife Jerri and truly put his wife before himself. He was thoughtful, loving, kind, and a day never passed that he didn’t say I love you. He was a devoted father who was honored to be a part of his children’s lives from changing diapers to attending cub scout meetings. If his children were involved in something he was there from t-ball to varsity sports. He attended every practice and game and was his sons’ greatest cheerleader and sideline coach. In everything he did he put his family first and was so proud of each of his sons and the fine young men they were becoming. His greatest sadness was knowing he would not be there to watch them grow up. He was a family man in the finest sense of the word.
He is survived by his wife Jerri, and his sons Ty, Josh and Brady of Zillah. His mother Geraldine Grove and Stepfather David Grove of Wapato. Brother Larry Purdy (Lisa) and sister Shannon Nowlin of Yakima. Nephews; Jon Purdy, Christopher & Chevy Nowlin, Mark McDaniel, Travis Cochran, Jered Garner, Anthony Armstrong, Terrell Cole and Juvenal Laios. Nieces; Crystal Armstrong, Erin Purdy, Nancy Reed, Lisa McDaniel, Jessica Garner, & Paige, Presley, and Gracee Cole.
He was preceded in death by his father George Purdy. Grandparents; Jerry and Gretchen Hendickson, Sam & Esther Myers, and Iley and Florence Purdy. Nephew Louie Wayne McDaniel III and numerous other family.
Visitation will be at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2010.
Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 24, 2010 at the Zillah LDS Church, 500 Nathaniel Ln, off Carlsonia, in Zillah. In lieu of flowers the family has set up a Purdy Family College fund that donations can be made to at any Key Bank. Arrangements are in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
Paul (Sonny) Richard Leonard Jr.
Paul (Sonny) Richard Leonard Jr. died at home on Friday, July 16, 2010. Paul was born in 1942 in Seattle, WA. His family moved to Tieton, WA when he was young. He graduated from Highland High School in 1958 and went on to Perry Tech where he studied body work. In 1968 he married Peggy Shannon and opened his own body shop, Paul's Body Shop, which is still open today and operated by his son Christopher. Paul enjoyed outdoor activities including camping, boating, scuba diving and skiing. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Leonard and his mother Joyce Leonard. He is survived by his wife Peggy Leonard, his children Christopher and wife Jennifer Leonard, and Shannan and husband Tracy Golladay, his grandchildren Lincoln and Harper Golladay, his brother Bill Leonard, his uncle Lloyd Vogel and his grand-dogs Brewster and Booker.
The family has planned a private memorial to be conducted in the outdoors that he loved, but would like to thank all friends and family for their support. Be at peace.
Noreen Maier
Noreen Joanne Maier passed away at home on July 17, 2010. She was born in Yakima on August 21, 1944 the only child of John and Thelma Maier.
Noreen was a nurse for forty years in Colorado and Yakima. She worked in hospitals and assisted living institutions. Noreen’s father was in the military so the family spent time in Japan and Germany, finally retiring in Colorado and spending 35 years living there.
In 1995 she moved back to Yakima to be with family. Everyone loved Noreen for her thoughtful ways and because she always wanted to do anything she could to help someone.
She is survived by her mother, Thelma Maier; two aunts, Lorraine (Win) Kean and Beverly Jewell; six cousins, Sherry (Mondo) Figueroa, Shirl (Charlie) Kingman, Karen (Dave) Lowe, Jim (Kim) Kean, Greg (Katie) Jewell, and Debi (Mike) Mason.
Her grandparents, Fred and Pearl Jewell; her father, John; an uncle Elmo Jewell, and her aunt Norma Hickson preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Those wishing to attend should meet at the cemetery.
