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Charles E. Tucker Sr.
Charles Edward Tucker Sr., 61, of Selah died Sunday August 1, 2010 at home. Mr. Tucker was born in Prosser and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked as an automotive mechanic.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda Tucker of Selah; four sons, Charles Tucker Jr. of Los Olivos, Calif., Ryan Tucker of Santee, Calif., Robert Peal of Selah and Justin Tucker of Othello, Wash.; a daughter, Sommer Scheidegger of Selah; his mother, Joyce Yorgenson of Kennewick; six brothers, Bill Tucker of Puyallup, Wash., Ron Tucker of Finley, Wash., Bob Tucker of Kennewick, Dan Tucker of Othello, Wash., Steve Tucker of Yuma, Ariz., and David Tucker of Prosser; three sisters, Patty Justeson of Burley, Idaho, and Pam McClary and Penny Barnhill, both of Kennewick; and three grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Wenas Cemetery. Arrangements are by Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima.
William Craig Holland Jr.
SELAH - William "Bill" Craig Holland, Jr., 56, passed away at his home in Selah on Sunday, 8/1/10.
He was born in Buffalo, NY on March 10, 1954 to Rose (Haskell) and William C. Holland, Sr.
Bill came to the valley in 1978 with his fiance, Eileen Benes and they were married in Yakima in October 1978.
Bill worked for many years at Steiner's hop processing plant and delivered newspapers for the Yakima Herald.
He was always ready to help anyone and would drop what he was doing to answer these calls.
About ten years ago, he became a caregiver to developmentally delayed adults and in the process he merged his readiness to help others with earning a living.
Bill had many interests as a result of developing friendships with people from all walks of life.
In the past, he coached T-ball and other children's sports.
He loved watching football and was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills.
Bill became involved with car racing, and participated in racing and Demo Derbies at the Yakima Speedway early on and for the past 25 years was a weekly spectator and fan.
In his caregiver role, he became involved in Special Olympics and coached Bill's Crew bowling league.
Just a month before his passing, they presented him with a plaque of appreciation which he treasured.
A big man with a snowy white beard, Bill was Santa to many children. For many years, Bill purchased small gifts and brightened the eyes of children in local hospitals on Christmas Eve as he delivered these gifts to them.
He thrilled the children of family friends when he showed up at their homes as Santa on Christmas Eve with a bag of gifts.
He also played Santa at gatherings of foster care programs to pass out gifts and pose with each child for pictures with Santa.
Bill was a spiritual person and attended Bible study meetings twice a week and, as demonstrated by all of his good works, he put into practice his belief in God.
Bill loved and was loved by many people, but none more than his grandson, Nathan.
Bill had Nathan by his side whenever possible. They watched football together and Nathan was his special "elf" as he delivered gifts at Christmas.
Besides Nathan, Bill is survived by his wife, Eileen Holland, father and stepmother, Nancy and William C. Holland, Sr.; son William C. Holland III and daughter Shannon Holland all of Union Gap; mother and stepfather, Rose (Haskell) and Ralph Wils, sister Tina Van Guilder, brother Wayne Holland all of Buffalo; brother Richard Holland of Georgia; half-brothers Craig Holland of Oregon and Patrick Holland of Yakima.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9 at Solid Rock Worship Center, 315 No. 5th Ave.
Burial will follow at Tahoma Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the funeral fund.
"Bill, you touched so many people and your passing leaves a big hole in all of our lives."
Danial Madrigal
Daniel Madrigal, 28, of Grandview died Wednesday. Mr. Madrigal was born in Toppenish. He was a laborer in a warehouse.
Survivors include his parents, Melchor Madrigal and Guadalupe Fleener-Gonzalez of Grandview; his grandparents, Jose and Ramona Gonzalez of Sunnyside; two sisters, Anabel Madrigal of Yakima and Gracie Madrigal of Grandview; and two brothers, Melchor Madrigal Jr. of Sunnyside and Robert Madrigal of Grandview.
Viewing will be from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, with recitation of the rosary at 6 p.m., at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Sunnyside. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sunnyside.
Christopher L. Splawn
Christopher Lee Splawn, 35, of Yakima passed away Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle.
Chris was born June 22, 1975 in Yakima to William R. Splawn Sr. & Debra (Journagan) Splawn. He attended West Valley High School, graduating in 1993. He attended YVCC and earned his AA in Technology Information. Chris worked for KYVE for 12 years as a video technician, and for Abby's Pizza for five years.
Chris was very sport-minded. He enjoyed Karaoke, NASCAR and computer gaming. He was the life of the party and very loving and kind hearted.
He is survived by his parents, Debra and William R. Splawn, Sr. of Yakima; a brother, William Splawn Jr. and his wife Beverly, of Yakima; a grandfather, Ralph Journagan of Yakima; and his niece and nephew, Emily Raquel and William Brock Splawn, of Yakima. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and wonderful friends.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
A memorial fund has been set up at Yakima Federal Savings and Loan.
