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Robert Morris Greenig
Robert Morris Greenig, 47, of Selah died Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at Parkside Nursing Care Center.
Mr. Greenig was born in Seattle. He had been employed as a cook.
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Thrasher of Selah; and three sisters, Kathy Bailey of Yakima, Shelly Sosa of Seattle and Colleen Apodaca of Arizona.
At the family's request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory in Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
Violet Elizabeth Hartge
Violet Elizabeth Hartge, 87, of Yakima died Monday, October 13, 2008 at Crescent Health Care.
She was born in New York Mills, Minn. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include a son, Erich Hartge of Los Angeles; a daughter, Nina Segger of Yakima; two sisters, Faye Smetanka of Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and Joyce Virnala of Norwalk, Calif.; one grandchild and one great-grandchild.
At her request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Chelsea Mae Garner
Chelsea Mae Garner, 21, of Yakima completed her earthly journey on Sunday morning, October 12, 2008. She brought such laughter and joy for twenty-one years; and now the greater the love, the deeper the heartache.
Chelsea was born in Sunnyside, WA on September 7, 1987 and grew up in Zillah. Her exuberance overflowed from earliest childhood and continued to blossom throughout the years. Her flair for the dramatic led to involvement in several theater productions at Zillah High School. Chelsea was blessed with a beautiful voice and was selected for the all-state choir. Running was another great joy. She was chosen as co-captain of her ZHS cross-country team, which won the state title. Her zeal for running continued at Spokane Falls Community College.
In recent years all of Chelsea's talents and energy converged in a great passion for swing dancing. She was a phenomenal dancer and was actively pursuing a career as an instructor. The Zillah Swing Kids will never forget her. She was also a ray of sunshine to customers and coworkers at Yesterday's Village and the Buhrmaster Baking Co.
Chelsea was a legendary bargain hunter, always blessing her housemates with "amazing" treasures for their common household and wardrobe. But people were the true treasures in her life. She touched us in extraordinary, unforgettable ways. And now we have treasure in heaven.
Chelsea is survived by her father; Joe Garner, of Zillah (and Kelly Mattingley), her mother; Teri Garner, of Yakima (and Ed Hixson), and brother; Jeremy Garner, of Zillah. Her grandparents are William and Rollie Mae Garner, Margie and Ivan Hogg, and Norman Weathers. She is also survived by great grandmother; Faye Weathers, three uncles, four aunts, many cousins... and Biscuit (the Jack Russell Terrier).
Viewing will be on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home Chapel from 1 to 7 p.m. Chelsea's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at the Church of the Nazarene in Zillah with burial to follow at West Hills Memorial Park in Yakima. In lieu of flowers, friends may choose to contribute to a fund established to help with expenses, please contact Key Bank in Zillah at (509) 829-5200.
David William Wayne Tongate
UNION GAP - David William Wayne Tongate, 38, of Union Gap, passed away unexpectedly October 10, 2008. He was born December 2, 1969 to Marlayna "Tongate" Drake and Kenith Kreiginburger in Yakima, WA. He was raised by his grandparents, William and Josephine Tongate.
He was educated in and graduated from Wapato. He lettered in cross country. He received achievement awards in art and foreign languages. He went on to attend YVCC. He did missionary work in Mexico. While growing up he loved to play little league baseball. He loved to hunt and was a great collector of comics. He also loved going to movies.
Bill worked as a server/cook in the Yakima area. He enjoyed his job because he was able to meet new people.
He is survived by his mother, Marlayna Drake of Yakima, father Kenith Kreiginburger of Yakima, sisters Sheila Valdez of Wapato, Frances Drake of Vancouver, WA, brother Torin Clinton of Denver, Colorado, two nephews, six nieces, and one great nephew; and his life-long best friend Mike Brown, who was God-sent.
He was preceded in death by William "Dude" Tongate, Josephine C. Tongate, and Wayne Tongate.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wed., October 15, 2008 at First Baptist Church, 2706 2nd St., Union Gap.
Lynette Cheryl Young
YAKIMA - Lynette Cheryl Young, 61, of Gleed, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Lynette was born Dec. 24, 1946 in Yakima to Lorain and Letitia (Fauver) Blaine. She married Robert Young in July 1966, and they made their home in Gleed. She enjoyed her job and retired from Allen Brothers Warehouse.
Lynette's home was a neighborhood home, as she loved children and they loved her. She was a baseball coach and scorekeeper from 1969 until her passing, and her yard was the home of many a game. She loved camping, especially at Clear Lake. She also enjoyed her crafts, and made her craft room into a special place to work. She enjoyed scrapbooking, cards, and made decorative bags which were sold and the proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society. She was very supportive of the cancer society.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert of Gleed; a son, David and wife Brenda Young of Yakima; two daughters, Trisha and husband Larry Witham of Hermiston, OR and Jamie and husband Richard Cravey of Selah; three brothers, Mike, Larry and Stanley Blaine, all of Yakima; a sister, Bev McGonagle of Yakima; and three grandchildren, Ashley, Tanner and Gracie.
At Lynette's request, a private family service will be held at a later date.
Domingo Ochoa, Sr.
Domingo Ochoa, Sr., 62 of Sunnyside passed away Friday, October 10, 2008 at Yakima. Mr. Ochoa was born in Michoacan, Mexico and worked as a farm laborer in the Yakima Valley.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria of Sunnyside; three daughters, Sylvia Camberos, and Leticia and Yvonne Ochoa, all of Sunnyside; two sons, Domingo Ochoa, Jr. and Johnny J. Ochoa, both of Oregon City, OR; two brothers, Marcial and Desiderio Ochoa, both of Mexico; three sisters, Eulalia Madrigal of Sunnyside, Fidela Zapien of Modesto, CA and Josephina Ochoa of Yakima; and three grandchildren.
Viewing and Rosary were held Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Valley Hills Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens.
Lavone B. Stonecipher
Lavone B. Stonecipher passed away on October 9, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Von was born on November 9, 1921 in Pyatt, Arkansas to Franklin and Carrie (Waters) Stonecipher. His early years were spent on the family farm in Arkansas with his brothers and sisters. Those wonderful memories and great stories lasted for 86 years.
Like many depression-era children, he was forced to quit school early and work to support the family. His lack of formal education was more than compensated for by his work ethic and drive to succeed. He proudly served his country during World War II in the Army in New Guinea, Luzon, the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the Philippine Liberation. He was awarded the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Von left the Service on January 6, 1946 at Ford Bliss, Texas. He returned to Arkansas and married Vernie Markle on November 26, 1946. Together they followed other relatives to Washington State, where they worked long hours in the fruit business and were able to start their own farm which today is proudly owned and operated by his son Don and grandson Brent Stonecipher.
Von and Vernie’s family was started by the birth of a son, Don, on May 13, 1954, followed by a daughter, Sharon, on June 22, 1957. The family has lived on the apple orchard in Tieton for the past 44 years.
Lavone loved the family farm and working the orchards. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing with family and friends. While Don and Sharon were growing up most summers included a “road trip” to Arkansas that was always memorable, with very few stops along the way.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Vernie; son Don (Pam) Stonecipher; daughter Sharon (Bob) Heer; two grandchildren, Mandy Stonecipher and grandson Brent (Jessica) Stonecipher, and by three great-grandchildren, Taya, Bodie and Trae. Other surviving family members include his brother Virgil (Audrice) Stonecipher of Harrison AR; sisters Obeta Smith of Siloam Springs, AR, Millie Parsley of Lead Hill, AR; and many nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Oleatha Underwood of Yakima, WA.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Arlie Sterlin, Vesta, Elma and Areta Imogene.
Viewing will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday October 12, 2008 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 14, 2008 at West Hills Memorial Park. A gathering for all family and friends will follow at the Naches Heights Fire Station.
