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Elnora Lillian Moe
Elnora Lillian Peterson Moe was born July 21, 1921 in Reparia, Washington -- the middle child of Delbert and Mary Floyd, and on September 28, 2010 she graduated to a better life.
She attended Washington Jr. High and Yakima High School, and attended nursing school at St. Elizabeth Hospital, but being a deeply devoted Christian, she always referred to today's ceremony as her graduation.
Her first marriage to Russell Cummings brought two daughters, Verlyn and Kathy. Russell's work as a crane operator moved them from Portland to Seaside to Selah, Granger, Prosser and finally Yakima.
The war ended, her father died and she divorced in 1951 and started working at Prosser Frozen Foods, where she met and married the love of her life (and her boss), Glenn Moe, a WWII Veteran from the 101st Airborne. They lived for ten years on a 20-acre cattle farm in Toppenish and then on a one-acre cherry farm for the next 30. They were happily married for 50 years, and although Glenn passed nine years ago, their romance is eternal. She joins him today.
Primarily a homemaker, Lillian had many jobs in her life. She delivered babies with Dr. Angland as a midwife-nurse, waited tables, supervised the women at Yakima Frozen Foods, she did taxes & bookkeeping for herself and was a manager at H&R; Block. Perhaps more importantly, she taught Sunday School and cared for her grandchildren -- teaching every one of them how to swim. She and Glenn traveled to Texas and Montana building churches for Laborers for Christ.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her sister Ruth Smith; her brother Del and her daughter Verlyn Hoff in 2006.
She is survived by her daughter Kathy Moe Hagen; her nephew Jim & Dar Martin; and her niece Nancy & Don Chamberlin. Her grandchildren are Amber Roberts; Brent Hoff; Carrie Leeper; Matt Hagen and Chris Hagen. Her great-grandchildren are Chris & Kalie Roberts; Brentton, Jackson and Zebulon Leeper; and Expecting Hagen.
Services will be Friday October 1 at 10 a.m. at Valley Hills Funeral Home, 607 2nd Ave., Zillah, WA 98953.
Lois Cole
Lois Cole, 60, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 25, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.
Lois was born January 15, 1950 in Aitkin, Minnesota to Walter and Leona Miller. As a young girl, Lois and her family moved from Minnesota to Selah, WA where she attended school, later graduating from Selah High School in 1969. Lois had many hobbies but especially loved traveling, camping, cats, and many pen pals.
Lois and Charles Cole were united in marriage on November 10, 1979 and spent nearly 31 years of wedded bliss serving our Lord.
Many thanks go out to Pastor Terry Dinsmore and the people at Wiley Union Church and other congregations for taking time to pray for Lois in her illness.
Lois is survived by her husband Charles; four brothers, Rollin (Barb) Miller of Lapine, OR, Gerald Miller of Redmond, OR, Ken (Marg) Miller of Yakima, and David Miller of Lapine, OR; she is also survived by two nephews and three nieces.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Those wishing to attend should meet at the cemetery.
Irma Womach
Irma D. (Meyers) Womach passed away on Sept. 24, 2010. Irma was born Aug. 15, 1919 in Denver, Colorado to Anton & Anna (Moser) Meyers. When she was about two years old, her family moved to Spokane, Wash. where she was educated at Sacred Heart School and Holy Names Academy. When she was in the 3rd grade, she started playing the piano and organ. Later she played for the children's choir. She attended Eastern Washington University where she earned her teaching degree. While at Eastern, she played the organ for the adult choir and also became an accomplished violinist.
After graduation, she secured a teaching job in the Grandview School District where she taught the 3rd grade and music. While teaching, she met Royal Womach, who was also a teacher and coach in Grandview. In 1942, she traveled with her mother to Norfolk, Va. to marry Royal, the love of her life, who had enlisted in the Navy during World War II.
They moved back to Grandview after the war where Royal started selling Real Estate for The Grandview Investment Co.. He eventually purchased the business.
Mother took her vocation as a wife and mother seriously. She was a devoted mother of four and a meticulous home maker. Her yard was always beautiful with flowers and shrubs. She was active in the community and many organizations. She was a Den mother, and supported her children and other children in local sport and dance programs. She was an active member of the Blessed Sacrament Church Altar Society and worked many years on the Grandview float committee. She and Royal supported the Chamber of Commerce for over fifty years.
Irma played the organ for almost 60 years at Blessed Sacrament Church in Grandview, as well as the Rotary Club. She played for the children's religious programs as well as countless weddings and funerals -- always giving any money that she was paid to the Holy Names Nuns in Spokane.
Irma became an avid golfer after her children where raised. She was a member of the 18 holers, a local women's golfing group. She and Royal played golf around the world along with many friends. After Royal passed, she remained an avid golfer, playing whenever she could. She loved sports, and we would always find her watching baseball, football and golf on TV after a fall weakened her back and forced her to spend so much time sitting.
She was preceded in death by her father, Anthony Meyers, her mother Anna Meyers, her husband, Royal Womach, and her sister, Elizabeth Allen. She is survived by her children, Bill Womach (Judy), Carole Schlotfeldt (Peter), Bob Womach (Shannon), and Jim Womach (Connie). Her grandchildren, Angela Williams (Chris), Debbie Schlotfeldt, Dan Schlotfeldt (Melanie), Tony Schlotfeldt (Margrietha), Lance Womach, Rory Womach, Carly Womach, and Kyle Womach; and 7 great-grandchildren -- Mady, Britton, McKinna, Clara, Josey, Audrey, and Molly.
Irma will truly be missed by her family and friends. Her family was her pride and joy, and we couldn't have had a more attentive and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. May she rest in the arms of Jesus.
Her family wants to thank Joan, Rosalinda, Michelle, Jackie, Chanda, and all the personnel at Sheffield Manor for taking such good care of mom these past two years. The Hospice nurses, especially Heidi, social workers, and religious representatives couldn't have been more attentive.
The family would also like to thank all the friends that came to visit Irma during the last few years of her life. She so appreciated these visits. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Lower Valley Hospice "In Memoriam," 3920 Outlook Rd., Sunnyside, WA 98944. The Rosary will be recited for Irma Sunday Oct 3rd at 4 PM at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. A memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Oct 4th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Arrangements are in care of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
William A. (Bill) Browning
Bill was born August 29, 1955 in San Diego, CA. He was raised in Yakima and moved to Seattle when he was 18 to follow his one true love of being a drummer. He played in several bands in the Seattle-Tacoma area. He moved back to Yakima to be close to his family. For the last couple of years Bill had been playing at open jam nights at JackSons and the Speakeasy. Bill was easygoing, friendly and had a great smile. He had many friends and will be missed by all. His main job has been to look after his mother and sister, which could be a full time job. God must have needed another drummer in His band.
He is survived by his loving mother Billie Browning and loving sister Debrah Criswell, both of Yakima; his half brother Ryan Browning and his best friend and brother in music, Shane Harmon of South Carolina.
He was preceded in death by his father Joe Browning.
He was loved and will be dearly missed. Rock on Bill!! For the love of Duke, the family dog, please send any donations to the Yakima Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
Earlene Silvestri
Earlene Silvestri, 75, of Naches died Wednesday September 22, at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Silvestri was born in Clinton, Ark., and was a longtime resident of Naches. She was an author.
Survivors include three sons, Steve Silvestri, Ted Silvestri and Dave Silvestri, all of Naches; a daughter, Cindy Champoux of Yakima; a sister, Vel Rose of Ocala, Fla.; a brother, Dale Tester of Naches; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Viewing will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with a recitation of the rosary at 5:30 p.m., all at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. John Catholic Church, 206 Moxee Ave., Naches. Burial will be in Naches Cemetery.
