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DeWayne Alvis Hardy
ZILLAH - DeWayne Alvis Hardy, age 71, of Zillah, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 19, 2007.
He was born on April 30, 1936 in Janesville, WI to Clyde Earl and Margrett (Pickett) Hardy.
Mr. Hardy served in the Special Forces in Korea, and was a member of IBEW Local 46 in Seattle for 48 years. He had been employed as an electrical stockman. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, baking and cooking. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy.
He is survived by his mother, Elenor Hardy of Bunceton, MI; his wife Linda Hardy of Zillah; daughters Karen Hardy of Everett and Megan Adams of Bothell; stepdaughters Shelly Gervasi and Teresa Fisher of Everett and stepson Stanley Wood of Granite Falls; sisters Sonja Fitch and Sandra McDaniel of Arlington and Cora Lynn Kask of Cedar B.C.; one grandchild, Devon Hardy, and three step-grandchildren and one step-grandchild.
Visitation will be on Monday, June 25 from 9:00 until 1:00 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima, followed by graveside services at 2:00 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park.
Barbara Marie Hixson
Barbara Marie Hixson, 42, of Zillah died Tuesday, June 19, 2007 in Yakima.
Mrs. Hixson was born in Prosser. She was manager at the Subway in Zillah and worked at local stores and delis previously.
Survivors include her parents, Wally and Donna Oldfather of Zillah; her husband, Gary Aliff of Zillah; a son, Cody Grenz of Yakima; a daughter, Samantha Robillard of Zillah; three sisters, Sharon Salverda and Shelly Gallegos of Zillah and Theresa Rosseau of Yakima.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Zillah.
Valley Hills Funeral Home and Crematory, Zillah, is in charge of arrangements.
Richard S. Clarke
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard S. Clarke, passed on to the Heavenly Father June 11, 2007.
He was born on September 18, 1951 to Louis Meyer (Jack) and Irene Clarke in Sunnyside, WA. He grew up in Outlook attending school in Sunnyside. He worked with his father on the ranch and then worked for A. J. Penney Ranches in cherries and grapes. Richard met Becky Stiner on July 17, 1971 at Dog Lake, where both families had gone for a day of fishing. On August 19, 1972 Richard and Becky were married in Yakima.
Richard was in the Army from 1971 to 1975 stationed in Germany, where their first child was born. He worked for Boise Cascade (Yakima Resources) from 1977 until its closure in 2005, where everyone there knew him as “Squeaky.” He attended YVCC from 1978 to 1981, graduating with an Associates Degree in Auto Mechanics. After the mill closed he attended J. M. Perry to further his education in Auto Mechanics, graduating in September 2006. He had been working at Western R.V. for only 3 weeks. He had been involved with scouting, being a troop leader for several years.
Richard was a good man, husband, father and friend. He would drop whatever he was doing to help someone if they needed him. If you needed a good mechanic Rich was your man. Richard loved fishing, wrestling, watching MASH and Walker Texas Ranger and working on cars.
He is survived by his wife Becky, son Jeremy (Angela) Clarke, daughters Jennifer Clarke of Tieton and Stacy (Scott) Fuhrman of Honolulu; granddaughter Makayla Clarke, grandson Tyler Clarke and baby boy Fuhrman; two brothers, Bill (Evelyn) Clarke of Sunnyside and Rusty (Sheila) Clarke of Tonasket; Stepmother Arletta Clarke of Salem, OR; his best friend, Gary Rew of Selah, and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Bob Clarke.
We love you, Spanky, and will forever miss your smile, laugh and love. Your Spunky will forever love you.
Memorial services will he held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Yakima Chapel of Valley Hills Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to help offset funeral costs.
Lola Elaine Sparhawk
YAKIMA - On June 11, 2007 peacefully, Lola Elaine Hopkins-Sparhawk. Born December 28th, 1927 in Carlyle, Montana.
Youngest of 9 children of Willis Franklin Curtis & Myrtle Irene (Harris).
In her younger years she loved to climb these old bare hills. She painted, loved poetry, music & British movies.
She was baptized Oct. 5, 1954 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. She looked forward to a time when no one would get sick or die. And the earth would be a paradise again. And when all your loved ones would be resurrected. John 3:16.
She always made everyone feel welcome, had a great sense of humour which she kept til the end.
She is survived by daughter & son-in-law Gaylen & Spencer Smith, grand children Kelley, Tyler & Elpedia & Damon Smith, all of Yakima, favorite cousin Dorothy Allen, 3 sisters-in-law & several nieces & nephews.
Special thanks to Dr. Albert Brady & staff for their care & loving kindness; caregivers Nora Mendez, Terri Philps, Barbie Villalovas, and Mary Gonzales.
Also long time friends Jack & Melody Eversole, Marian De Vink, and Ericka Wilson.
Memorial services Sat. June 16 at 1:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 7300 Meires Rd., Moxee. "Candle light supper with light refreshments following service."
Alvina Allmendinger
Alvina Allmendinger, 94, of Selah died Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.
Mrs. Allmendinger was born in Eureka, S.D. She was a homemaker and also worked in fruit warehouses.
Survivors include three sons, Donald Allmendinger and Edward Allmendinger of Yakima, and Harry Allmendinger of Renton, Wash.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 in Tahoma Cemetery.
Valley Hills Funeral Home of Yakima is in charge of arrangements.
Marlyce J. Toop
LACEY - Marlyce J. Toop, 59, passed away at her home in Lacey on June 2, 2007. Marlyce was born December 22, 1947 in Tacoma, Wa. She was raised and attended school in Zillah and graduated from Zillah High School in 1966. After attending business school, Marlyce worked as a civil servant for the US Army for over 35 years. In her free time, Marlyce enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, and taking trips to the ocean.
Marlyce was preceded in death by her mother, L. Madge Rowland, father Matthew Rowland, sister Karen, and brother Ken Rowland.
Marlyce is survived by two sons, Leon M. Toop (Lynn Parker) of Lacey; Kevin F. Toop (Kimberly Berry- Denser) of Spanaway; 5 grandchildren, Chelsie and Kaylee of Lacey; Jordan, Justina, and Savannah of Spanaway. She is also survived by close friends Sherri Mabry of Toppenish, Mary Lou Winn of Lacey, sister-in-law Sue Rowland of Zillah, and former husband Ernie Toop also of Zillah.
Marlyce was loved and will be missed by all who knew her. A memorial service will be held for Marlyce on Saturday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m., at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made, in Marlyce's name to the Zillah Fallen Firefighters memorial fund, P.O. Box 388, Zillah, Wa. 98953.
