All Obituaries

Bea Beerman, 95, of Yakima passed away peacefully at Garden Village on Monday, June 22, 2020 with her granddaughter Cara by her side. She was born on February 19, 1925 in Bismark, N.D. to Conrad and Ethel Johnson. When she was young, the family moved to Ballard, Washington where she attended school and met her first husband. Later she and her three children, Connie, Greg and Douglas, moved to Yakima where she graduated from business school. She then worked as a bookkeeper at Lovering Tires...

Sharon Kay Prine Lantrip passed away on June 22nd, 2020. She was born in Yakima, Washington on November 30th, 1947 to Russell Prine and Gladys Simpson Prine. Growing up in Yakima, Sharon attended Jefferson Elementary, Washington Jr. High, and A.C. Davis High School, graduating Class of 66. She enjoyed being a part of the class reunion committee, McClure PTA, helping in the cafeteria at Riverside Christian, and Davis Booster Club where she helped organize the Christmas tree lot and spent...

Philip Bruce Underwood, 86, passed away Saturday, June 20th, 2020. Phil was born on September 26th, 1933 in Yakima, Washington to Sam and Ruby Underwood. He was the second of four lively boys. Sam, Ruby, and brothers Richard, Wesley, and David predeceased him. At age eight, he and his brothers were all baptized in Yakima at the First Methodist Church. Philip used to tell many funny stories about growing up in Yakima and in Milton (before it was Milton-Freewater), and loved to relate stories...

Barbara Grimm, 86, of Naches, WA passed away at home on Sunday, June 7, 2020. She was born in Las Vegas, NV to Mildred and Bert Raymond. Barbara had a very full and adventurous life. While she loved the challenge of running the ranch with her husband Frank for many years prior to his death, she also loved her many travels and especially trips to Disney with her partner Bob in her later years. One of the highlights of those travels is the cruise they took on the St. Lawrence Seaway. After...

James (Jim) Edward Boggess passed away on June 2, 2020 at his home. Jim was born in Yakima December 22, 1942 to Eleanor and Fred Boggess. He went to school in Yakima and graduated from Eisenhower Sr. H.S. in 1961. Jim entered the U.S. Navy in 1962 and returned to Yakima after his tour of duty was complete in 1966. Jim had several jobs and retired as a building maintenance engineer. He was an avid baseball and football fan. Jim loved to play darts, participated in numerous tournaments and won...

Justin Eugene Triboulet, 90 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away May 26, 2020 after an extended illness. Justin was born in Basco, IL. He was the son of Jesse and Ruby Triboulet, and brother to Homer and Raymond. The family moved to Yakima in 1932. He met and married the love of his life Ferne Loree Smith in 1950, and together they had two wonderful sons, Kerry and Craig. Justin was a student at Marquette High School and then attended J. M....

Donald Wetzel Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on May 19, 2020 at the age of 95. Don was born to Henry Wetzel and Alma Stormo Wetzel on April 12, 1925 in Tampico, WA. Don lived his whole life in the Tampico and Ahtanum area. Don enlisted into the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and was assigned to the gunner deck aboard the USS Enterprise during WWII. During his enlistment, Don married Violet Krein in April of 1944 and they remained together until Violet’s passing on February 21,...

Belle Brown, or Mom, as others affectionately call her, 96, passed away on May 18, 2020 in her home with family and caregivers close by. Mom was born on June 16, 1923 in Lead Hill, Arkansas, the daughter of Jerry and Bertie (Jones) Wilkinson. Belle was raised and lived in Arkansas, graduating from the School of the Ozarks in Missouri in 1942. After graduation she returned to Arkansas and began working at the County Courthouse in Yellville as a Clerk. She met and married James H. Brown in...

Cynthia J. Paul (Cindy) passed away peacefully on May 14, 2020 after a long 4 ½ year battle with recurring ovarian cancer. She was born February 6, 1955 to Aubrey and Evelyn Newman, the third of the four children. Cindy attended Selah schools, graduating in 1973. She was active in 4-H from age 7 to 18 showing her horses. In 1973 she became princess to the Ellensburg Rodeo representing Yakima County, 25 years after her Mom held the same title. She met and married her husband, Steve...

James (Jim) Melvin Eddy of Naches, WA passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the age of 82. Jim was born on October 29, 1937 in Selah, Washington to Everett and Gertrude Eddy. One of eight kids, Jim always kept busy and worked any odd job he could find starting at a young age. His work ethic led to him enlisting in the Navy Reserves at the age of 17. Jim graduated from Selah High School in 1956. He then transferred to the Army where he served 9.5 years. He was stationed in Vietnam, Italy,...