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James (Jimmy) Eugene Richards
YAKIMA - James (Jimmy) Eugene Richards, 73, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 17th, 2008 at Parkside Care Center in Union Gap with his family at his bedside and surrounding him. There are no exact words that can explain the void left by the passing of a wonderful brother, uncle and friend to many, except for his loved ones to say "THANK YOU" for the love, the caring, and always being there for us. We love and miss you, Jimmy. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts forever.
Jimmy was born July 9th, 1934 to Cecil and Nellie (Henderson) Richards in Tacoma, WA. The family moved to Yakima where Jimmy was raised and educated. He worked for Brooks Bargain House for many years, then later worked as a landscaper. He was very good at what he did. He loved going to yard sales; he was an avid gardener, and he loved just making people happy.
The family would like to express their very deep appreciation to the staff at Parkside Care Center for the kind and loving care they gave our brother.
Survivors include two brothers and three sisters: Frank (Karen) Richards and Shirley (John) Hall, both of Union Gap, Barbara Beheyt of Yakima, Fred (Marie) Richards from Longview, WA, Esther (Tom) Russell of Buckley, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his wife Mary, his sister Polly, his mom and dad and his aunt and uncle Ed and Martha Baumbach.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
Zyana Noe Rodriguez
Zyana Noe Rodriguez went home to her heavenly father on January 15, 2008. She passed away in the arms of her parents. Zyana was born December 16, 2007 in Seattle, WA to Noe Rodriguez Jr. and Dominique Ventris. She was a wonderful angel that touched our hearts for the short time she was on Earth.
Zyana is survived by her mother and father; big sister, Alexis; grandmothers, Gail Mosney and Amanda Johnson; grandfathers, David Ventris and Noe Rodriguez Sr.; great grandparents, Homero and Guadalupe Solis; great grandmother, Chique Duran; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
To baby Zyana, you will always be loved and never forgotten. Although you were only with us for 30 short days the impact you've had on our lives is unmeasurable. To have you in our life was truly a gift from God. You will be missed dearly, our beloved baby.
Love you always, Mommy, Daddy and sister.
Recitation of the rosary will be held at 5pm on Friday, January 18, 2007 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah. Mass of the Angels will be held on Saturday at 10:00 at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Wapato. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in White Swan.
Lorren Opie Cooper
UNION GAP - Lorren Opie Cooper, age 88, passed away on January 16, 2008 at Parkside Health Care Center in Union Gap, Washington.
He was born in Baker, Idaho on November 16, 1919 to Riley Buchanon and Ruth Opie Cooper. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces and had been employed as a salesman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, two daughters, Karen G. Tuell and Arlene M. Cooper, and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Cooper of Yakima; his son Lorren (Debbie) Cooper Jr. of Dumas, TX; daughters Laurie L. (John) Mazzuca of University Place, WA and Sharen A. (Donald) Rasmussen of Puyallup, WA; brothers William D. (Shirley) Cooper of Port Townsend, WA, Russ (Darlene) Bohannon of Yakima, Dick Bohannon of Port Orchard, WA, and by 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2008 at Wiley Union Church, 2711 S. Wiley Road, Yakima, WA (located at the corner of Wiley Rd and Autanum Rd). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Memorial Hospice.
Margaret Susan Habermehl Peck
Born April 6, 1914 - Deceased January 14, 2008
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah
TOPPENISH - Margaret passed away at her home in Toppenish, Wa., Monday morning, surrounded by a loving family and friends. She has gone on to join her parents, Otto and Buena Vista Habermehl, her brother Larry Habermehl, who was an MIA in WWII, her devoted husband, Darrell Peck, and two exceptional sons, Ronald and Larry Peck.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald Peck of Duchesne, Ut., and Dale Peck of Las Vegas, Nv., and a daughter, Mardell Little, who lived with and cared for her for 14 years. Other survivors include 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren.
Besides being an extraordinary mother, some of her other accomplishments include: President of the Compass Club in Spokane, Wa., President of the Relief Society, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Wenatchee, Wa.; President of the Women's Division of the Mount Adams Country Club, Toppenish, Wa.; and like many of the patriotic women of our country, contributed her many talents to the WWII war effort in her younger years.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lincoln and North A Street, Toppenish, Wa. at 11 A.M. Thursday, January 17th, 2008. Viewing 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Interment will be at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima, Wa. immediately after the funeral service.
Valley Hills Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roy Hillard Berg
Roy Hillard Berg, 78, of Bay City, Ore., died Monday at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Berg was born in Hatton, N.D. He served in the Army and worked as an iron and building contractor. He lived in the Yakima Valley for two weeks.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta Berg of Bay City; a daughter, Diana DeHaven of Selah; a brother, Jerome Berg of Hatton, N.D.; two sisters, Verna Brunsvold of Hatton and Amy Crickner of Minnesota; one grandchild and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service date is pending. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
John L. Battan
John L. Battan, 87, of Yakima died Monday at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.
Mr. Battan was born in Boise, Idaho, and served in the U.S. Navy. He worked as a dental technician.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Battan of Yakima; two daughters, Jan Hamilton of Edmonds, Wash., and Linda Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
At the family's request, there will be no services. Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Alm
Leonard Alm, 85, of Grandview died Friday at Grandview Health Care Center.
He was born in Minneapolis. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II as a diesel mechanic. He farmed in Grandview from 1962 to 2003.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Alm of Phoenix and Ronald Alm of Lewiston, Idaho; two sisters, Florence McKenzie of Osceola, Wis., and Linnea Hollowell of Valencia, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
No services are planned. Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Wash. Valley Hills Funeral and Crematory of Sunnyside is handling arrangements.
