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Tony Dean Galvan
Tony Dean Galvan, 48, of Union Gap died Friday, Dec. 28, 2007.
Mr. Galvan was born in Sacramento, Calif. He worked as a cook at Shari's and Powerhouse Grill, and also owned AJ's Family Dining in Selah.
Survivors include his wife, Sherri Galvan of Union Gap; three daughters, Bobbie Galvan, Linda Galvan and Shasta Galvan, all of Yakima; four brothers, Joseph Galvan of Hawaii, Fredrick Galvan, Monte Galvan and Shannondoah Galvan, all of Tulare, Calif.; four sisters, Vickey Rae Plascencia and Lena Conde, both of Tipton, Calif., Deborah Gonzales and Cynthia Galvan, both of Tulare; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan 5 at the corner of N 1st St. & Yakima Ave. (Old Pizza Hut Building) in Yakima. A potluck will follow. Please bring a dish to celebrate Tony's life and his love of cooking.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
Conrad Cavazos
Conrad Cavasos, 55, of Sunnyside died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007.
Mr. Cavasos was born in Meadow, Texas. He was a truck driver for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Rosie Cavasos; a son, Conrad Cavasos II; a daughter, Celeste Cavasos, all of Sunnyside; and one grandchild.
Memorial services will be held at the Christian Reformed Church at a later date.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Sunnyside, is in charge of arrangements.
Harry L. Harvey
Yakima – Harry L. Harvey, 79, passed away on Thursday, 27 December 2007, at Memorial Hospital. He was born on 14 April 1928 in Bradleyville, Missouri. His family later moved to the Yakima Valley where he spent most of his childhood.
In his early years, Harry proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in the Philippines at the end of World War II. On 10 December 1949, Harry married Wanda I. Smith. He was very proud of his career in construction starting with Kaufman Brothers in Olympia, WA. They moved between Washington and California to eventually settle in Yakima, where Harry finished his life’s journey. Harry has seven children: Juanita Parker, John (Debbie) Harvey, Cathy (Jim) Penning, Joe (Kim) Harvey, Lola (Vernon) Jacobe, Rabecca Harvey, and Jim (Linda) Harvey. He also has 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Harry was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda, along with his parents, Isaac and Lola Harvey, and five siblings. Surviving siblings include John Harvey and Tom Harvey, both live in Lacey, WA.
Harry’s defining trait was charity. He was always the first person to offer whatever he had to others-especially his home. In his later years, Harry’s life was filled with light and joy by his great-grandchildren and his Yorkshire Terriers. He was also an avid sports fan, rooting faithfully for his Seahawks and Mariners.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, 31 December 2007 at 12:00 noon at the Terrace Heights LDS Church. Viewing will be at 11:00 a.m. in the Relief Society Room. Burial will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Valley Hills Funeral Home, Yakima has been entrusted with arrangements.
Herbert J. Gardner
Herbert J. Gardner, 85, of Yakima died Wednesday, December 26, 2007.
Mr. Gardner was born in Bow, Wash. He farmed in Toppenish for more than 40 years and retired from the Toppenish School District.
Survivors include two sons, Ron Gardner of Zillah and Al Gardner of Kirkland, Wash.; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
At his request, there will be no services.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Yakima, is in charge of arrangements.
William D. Weidner
PROSSER - On Christmas Day 2007 William "Bill" Dan Weidner passed away at Prosser Memorial Long Term Care Unit and entered into God's heavenly kingdom. Bill was born September 1, 1932 to Alvin and Zelpha Weidner of Chinook, Montana. Raised in Chinook, Bill pursued many boyhood adventures including playing ball, ice-skating the frozen Milk River and tinkering with a vintage Model T Ford and Whizzer motorized bicycle.
A somewhat precocious youth, Bill enjoyed the occasional prank. To curtail his mischievous nature, Bill's father put him to work in his shoe repair shop where he learned to prepare, dye and finish shoes. Father and son were accomplished musicians of the City Band. They traveled and played many social events together. Bill enjoyed these irreplaceable times with his father because he was treated as an adult. These special times developed many long lasting friendships and beliefs, which he carried throughout his life.
Graduating from Chinook High School in 1950 Bill enlisted in the United States Navy at the beginning of the Korean Conflict. He served from 1950 to 1955 as a Yeoman Second Class aboard the USS LST-758 and was Honorably Discharged.
In 1955 Bill moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to be closer to his high school sweetheart Floy Bowen and pursue an education. They were married in July of 1955 and in March of the following year they welcomed their first son Stephen into the family. Later that same year the family returned to Montana where Bill completed an Associate's Degree in General Studies at Northern Montana College.
Striving to complete a degree of Pharmacy Bill transferred to the University of Montana at Missoula where his academic resolve continued. Bill was the President of the National Honor Society, Rho Chi, and a member of the fraternity Phi Kappa Psi. He received numerous awards including a scholarship from Lederle Bros. Co., the Merck Award, the Johnson and Johnson Mortar and Pestle, and the Lehn and Fink Gold Award for Academic Excellence. Late 1961 brought the birth of second son Jeffrey. In 1962 Bill graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Pharmacy, with honors and started work at the A & C Pharmacy in Missoula.
In 1965 Bill accepted a position at Grandway Pharmacy in Grandview where he remained until the store closed in 1995. Bill never truly retired. He was always active in Pharmacy working relief for Safeway and other local pharmacies. An exceptional Pharmacist he found compounding a personal passion - each preparation created with love and expertise. Compassion, caring, and skill personified Bill at home and at work. Many gravitated towards Bill's proficiency and concern, as he would provide them with a helpful and sincere consultation.
A devoted father, Bill encouraged his sons in their many interests. He devoted many hours passing along his passion for cars, motorcycles, pets, thread-worn T-shirts, holey jeans, and outdoor recreation.
A free spirit, motorcycles provided Bill with a delight for life that he shared with family and friends. Nothing soothed his soul like a relaxing ride on his bike.
Bill was a devout member of the Episcopal Church. As a Bethel Bible student and teacher his tenacity for reading and thirst for knowledge was never-ending. He participated in the Cursillo movement, was a member of Vestry, and as an ordained Lay Reader, he specialized in church liturgy.
In August of 2004, Bill married Ella Jane Kock of Grandview. In 2005 they moved to Sun Terrace assisted living in Prosser until his death.
Family always came first. Even during his illness, his compassion and caring for them and others never diminished.
Bill is survived by his wife Jane Weidner, sons Stephen and Jeffrey Weidner and family (Carmen, Pamela, and Keane), sister-in-law Lorna Tanberg and husband Carl, and brother-in-law Larry Bowen and wife Judy.
A memorial service in celebration of his life will be at 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at Holy Trinity Episcopal church, Sunnyside. Bill requested that those loving friends and relatives wishing to send memorials please contribute to the charity of their choice in lieu of flowers.
Blanche Hoptowit Craig
Blanche Hoptowit Craig, 85, of Toppenish died Saturday in Yakima.
Mrs. Craig was born in Wapato. She worked as a cook for Yakama Nation Wapato Headstart and the Yakima Nation Tribal Police Department.
Survivors include five daughters, Muriel Craig, Adrienne Wilson, Madeline Carol Craig, Joanne Mendoza, Judy Slockish; two sons, John R. Craig Jr. and Steven Craig; 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah. Burial will follow at the Wapato Reservation Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home, Zillah is in charge of arrangements.
