Volunteers

0001	William Ames - KHS Teacher
July 3, 1920 to July 14, 2003 Mr. Ames was a teacher at KHS from 1948 to 1973. He formed the Mad Hatters singing group in 1957 and had terrific success touring around the country. Mr. Ames was in the Navy during WWII. After his retirement from teaching, he owned and managed apartments and repaired washers and dryers.
0001	Robert Bakken - KHS Teacher
Nov 29, 1904 to August 1973
0001	Lester Bass - KHS Teacher
April 15, 1917 to October 8, 1975, Lester Bass, 58, of 3112 South Everett, died Wednesday at home. He was born in Dawson, SD and lived in the Tri-Cities since 1949. He was an English Teacher and former Librarian at Kennewick High School. He was the father of the late Michael Bass who was a pilot of an airplane that crashed January 5 near Snoqualmie Pass in which two Tri-Citians survived. He was a member of Kennewick United Methodist Church and Washington Education Association. Survivors include wife, Betty; daughter, Sarah Lightner, Kennewick; brothers, Walter Bass, Mesa, AZ, Louis Bass, Fort Collins, CO., and Lawrence Bass, Effinghem, IL.; sisters, Helen Bass, Tempe, AZ, and Mrs. Richard (Audrey) Meade, Marion, IN.; and one grand-daughter. Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday in Mueller Funeral Home with the Reverend Rick Ocheltree officiating. Burial will be in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Tri-City Herald, October 9, 1975
0001	Thorson H. Bennett - KHS Prinicipal
April 16, 1903 to July 1974 Kennewick High School Principal for almost two decades.
0001	Parlan M Betts - KHS Teacher
Nov 1, 1917 to Nov 15, 1992
0001	Vern Birdsell - KHS Teacher
August 27, 1924 to August 31, 2002 Mr. Birdsell joined the Kennewick School District in 1954 and was on the staff of Kennewick High School until his retirement in 1982. He received his Master's degree in Trades and Industry from Oregon State University in 1970. He taught agricultural and mathematics classes in his early career and developed a flourishing Industrial Arts metals program, teaching everything from welding, foundry, sheet metal, lathe work, small motor repair, and Assembly Mechanics for Boeing Aircraft. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne, daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Wayne Adamek, Kennewick; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Joan Birdsell, Port Orchard, WA; grandchildren, Sean Adamek and Stephanie Birdsell; sister, Jane McCormick, Pasco, brothers, Wayne Birdsell, Coeur d'Alene, ID and Max Birdsell, Sandpoint, ID; and numerous nieces and nephews. Submitted to website by daughter, Carol Birdsell-Adamek (KHS 1970)
0001	Albert S Bothell - teacher
October 16,1911 to June 18, 1988 Mr Bothell taught at KHS from 1951 thru 1952. Submitted by his daughter, Sydne F. Bothell - Bell, class of 1952
0001	Elenor Bernice Burke - KHS Teacher
June 15, 1927 to December 18, 2002 Mrs. Burke died of complications from Parkinson Disease. She was the Girls PE teacher for many decades. A wonderful friend to many students. Submitted to website by daughter, Debra E Burke
0001	Fred L. Esvelt - Superintendent of Schools
September 19, 1923 to May 12, 2004 Mr. Esvelt was the Superintendent of the Kennewick School District from 1962-1966. Mr. Esvelt then crossed the Columbia River, becoming President of Columbia Basin College, from which he retired in 1988. CBC has an art gallery named in honor of Mr. Esvelt. He will be remembered as an individual dual of integrity and courage. Tri-City Herald, May 14, 2004
0001	Donald Flagg - KHS Teacher & Coach
September 24, 1942 to February 2006 Don was an English teacher at Kennewick High School. He coached many students in Kennewick, including he head coach for the varsity boys’ basketball team, assisting the girl’s varsity basketball team, girl’s junior varsity basketball and the junior high boy’s basketball team. He encouraged all his students to excel not only as athletes but to also achieve high goals in all their daily lives. Donald touched many lives as a fine teacher and excellent coach. He will be remembered as a driving force to strive for excellence and high achievement. Donald is survived by his loving wife Cynthia Luann Flagg. Tri-City Herald, February 14, 2006
0001	Arthur E. Fuller - KHS Teacher
July 12 1936 to October 14, 1990 Arthur “Art” E. Fuller, 54, of Kennewick, died Sunday at Kennewick General Hospital. Fuller was born July 12, 1936, in Alameda, CA. He moved to Kennewick in 1961 from Oregon. Art was a drama instructor at Kennewick High School from 1961 to 1985 and at Kamiakin High School from 1987 until his death. He was active in Community Theater, including the Richland Players, the Richland Light Opera Co., and Columbia Basin College Summer Theater. Fuller is survived by two daughters, Shawn and Lisa, by his sister, Marilyn Wiese. A memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Unitarian Universalistic Church, 619 West Albany Avenue, Kennewick. At his request, Fuller is to be cremated. Tri-City Herald, October 15, 1990
0001	Sally Jo Joseph - KHS Teacher
June 4, 1938 to August 24, 2001 Ms. Joseph was a dedicated school teacher for 32 years beginning her career at Park Middle School and ending her career as the chairwoman of the English Dept at KHS She also served as Cheerleader Adviser and Senior Class Adviser. Tri-City Herald, August 26, 2001
0001	Richard King - KHS Teacher & Coach
April 22, 1934 to February 21, 2004 Mr. King taught history and psychology and coached the boys varsity basketball team from 1982-1987. He brought excitement to the game that KHS had never experienced before, including a 20-point win over Richland in 1983 that snapped an 18-year losing streak to the dreadful Bombers. Mr. King was widely known to people as an inspiring communicator, a crusader for many causes, a superb teacher, a wonderful coach, and a devoted husband and father. He also created several non-profit organizations. One in particular was DADS (Dad's Against Drugs in Sports) which he started after his son, Jeff, died in an alcohol related car accident. He had his own personal crusade to make a positive difference in his student's lives, and he succeeded mightily. Tri-City Herald, February 29, 2004
0001	Glenn Kranc - KHS Assistant Principal
Glenn Kranc went Will Rogers one better. The famed humorist insisted he never met a man he didn’t like. Whether that applied to Kranc isn’t known. What has been pretty well established, however, is Kranc never encountered a person whose name he didn’t remember. Maybe that’s why Kranc, who died of a heart attack last week at 58, had so many friends. Along with a great sense of humor, he had a positive outlook on life. There were a number of people, for example, who thought when Kamiakin opened up he should have been named the principal. Kranc had served as Vice-Principal and varsity baseball coach at Kennewick for eight years and was well qualified. Instead, he became a Vice Principal at Kamiakin and helped open the new school in 1970. Three years later, just as he knew it would, his opportunity came along and he became the Principal at Pasco. “Glenn was tough but fair,” says Charlie Mattair of Kennewick, an old friend. “The big thing with Glenn was he was a people man. He lover people and was great working with them. He would just naturally take charge.” Kranc did an outstanding job at Pasco until retiring in 1983. Certainly, he did things his way. More important, however, was that his was the right way. He’ll be missed Hec Hancock article in the Tri-City Herald
0001	Elwood Ledford - KHS Teacher
April 23, 1937 to January 19, 1995 Mr. Ledford died in Los Banos, CA where he lost his battle with cancer. He taught geometry and general math at KHS from 1979 to 1989 and he coached the boys Varsity basketball teams in 1979 and 1980. In 1990, he took a teaching position in California. He was an avid waterfowl hunter and very accomplished Steelhead and Salmon fisherman. Mr. Ledford spent most of his summer vacation steelhead fishing at Ringold and he was always the best angler on the river. He also taught many of his students how to fish and hunt. He enjoyed working with kids before, during, and after school and was an all around great guy. Submitted to website by John Harrison (KHS 1988)
0001	Charles F. Mattair - KHS Teacher
October 16, 1919 to September 23, 2004 Mr. Mattair was a history teacher, football coach and baseball coach at KHS from 1958 until he retired in 1982. He was a WWII and Korean War veteran. A memorial service was held on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church in Kennewick. Submitted by Julie Mattair Dowle (KHS 1967)
0001	Wayne N. Nevius - KHS Teacher & Assistant Principal
October 20, 1915 to February 12, 1990 Wayne N. Nevius, 74, died at Kadlec Medical Center February 12, 1990. He was born October 20, 1915, in Huntington, Indiana, to James and Arcena Nevius. He married Geneva Ott on November 1943. He served with the Air Force as a Photo Interpreter during WWII. He was a graduate of Ball State University and Indiana University. He came to Kennewick in the fall of 1947 to teach English and coach basketball. He later coached tennis. He was principal at Park Junior High for 17 years after serving two years as assistant principal at Kennewick High School. He retired in 1973. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Retired Teacher Association, a past member of Phi Delta Kappa, and various other education organizations. He is survived by his wife, Genneva; sons, John and wife Linell and Joe and wife Karen; 4 grandchildren, brothers, Robert, George and Arnold; sisters, Erma Graham, Pauline Hafenbrock, and Mariam Lancaster. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 16, 1990 at Mueller’s Chapel of the Falls at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Tri-City Herald, February 14, 1990
0001	Marguerite Randolph - KHS Teacher
Oct 26, 1901 to April 1995
0001	Howard L. Roth - KHS Teacher
January 3, 1918 to February 11, 2004 Mr. Roth joined the KHS faculty in 1963, where he taught History and Physical Education classes and coached numerous sports until his retirement. Mr. Roth had the opportunity to play professional football after graduating from college; instead, he joined the Army and served his country in WWII. Tri-City Herald, February 18, 2004
0001	Harold Stringer - KHS Teacher
November 14, 1905 to March 15, 1990 Taught geometry at KHS. Fondly called Captain Regnirts. Well known for his physical demonstrations.
0001	James R. Swanger - KHS Teacher
May 27, 1935 to January 4, 1998 Mr. Swanger taught math and computers from 1967 until his retirement in 1990. He also coached numerous sports including basketball, cross-country and swimming. He enjoyed snow skiing, fishing, boating, swimming, golfing, and bicycling. Tri-City Herald, January 1998
0001	Orval Theisen - KHS Teacher
January 14, 1916 to August 7, 2007 Orval graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Science and Education. He was also a proud Veteran of World War II, where he fought bravely in the European Theatre. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery in Action. 1953 he taught Driver's Ed and in 1954 he taught Biology to Kennewick High School students. He taught at North Central High School in Spokane for over 30 years. Spokesman Review, August 8, 2007
0001	Ed Troxel - KHS Teacher & Coach
November 20, 1925 to January 22, 2001 Coach Troxel came to Kennewick High in 1978. In the 13 years he was Head Coach of the Lions Football Team, they went to the playoffs 10 times. Coach always remembered your name, had a smile and a "Hey, how you doin'" for everyone. -- "FOR COACH" By Ken Muhlbeier and Kevin O'Neil. "I know the Good Lord must have smiled when he made this man, who takes you right into his heart as he shakes your hand. The kind of man you call your friend and hope he does the same, we call him Coach, but what he taught was more than just a game. On August days and Friday nights, He forged a winner's pride, and taught us that our victories come from what we have inside. A legacy of brothers, we hold our heads up high. United by his will to win, He touched our very lives. And those of us with Lions' hearts, know where it all began. Disciples of the Coach become a tribute to the man. Though he never asked us, for one thing in return, we will do our best to honor him, and pass on what we have learned. So thanks for all the things you have given us for loving us as if we were sons. A Leader, a Hero, a Warrior. Hey, Coach, You're Number One". Tri-City Herald, January 2001
0001	Wayne Yager - KHS Principal
January 1, 1921 to October 1972 Wayne Yager, for 25 years, was long identified with Kennewick High School. He started in 1948 as a Social Studies teacher, was coach of the baseball team in 1949 and was the principal from 1967 until his death in 1972.
0001	Willis Zenk - KHS Teacher
May 13, 1916 - Sept 25, 1998
1908	Mary Frances (Fannie) Smith
February 12, 1945 Submitted to website
1912	Emil Behrman
January 31, 1896 to September 23, 1973 Submitted to website
1914	Martin Garber
1894 to October 8, 1981 Submitted to website
1915	Arthur Simsen
August 21,1895 to April 16, 1970 Submitted to website
1916	Orin Beinhart
June 13, 2001 Submitted to website
1919	Lylan Norene Halliday - Fisher
January 7, 1942 Submitted to website
1920	T Russell Day
November 14, 1945 The Dalles, OR Submitted to website
1920	W Russell Elliott
1902 to October 1995 W. Russell Elliott, Class of 1920, Member of early Kennewick family. Born in 1902, Deceased October 1995. Submitted by Audrey Waddell, Class of 1951
1920	Margaret M Sands
October 25 Submitted to website
1921	Blanche Dickinson - Pratt
September 21, 1903 to March 13, 2003 Blanche and her husband Joseph were active in many community services and affairs. They established the Inter-City bus line and Mrs. Pratt drove the bus 1942-1943. She was active in various clubs and was Kennewick's first Woman of Achievement in 1948. She was also co-founder and first president of the East Benton County Historical Society/East Benton County Museum. Blanche also served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1960. She is survived by two of her 3 children, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild. Tri-City Herald March 16, 2003
1921	Howard Gray
October 25, 1920 Submitted to website
1923	Olga Christiansen - Ash - Keller
January 3, 1904 to January 1, 2006 Olga passed away peacefully January 1, 2006, 2 days before her 102nd birthday at her daughter's home in Kennewick, WA. She was the third of five children born to Danish immigrants Thomas Christian Christensen and Anna Christine Jorgusen in Wentworth, South Dakota on January 3, 1904. Her family came to Kennewick from South Dakota in 1907. She graduated from Kennewick High School in June 1923. On November 19, 1923 Olga married Lambert Keller. Olga is survived by a son, Glenn Keller of Kennewick; two daughters, Vivian Long, husband John of Shelton, WA and Lucile Allen, husband Ken, of Kennewick; daughter-in-law Donna Keller of Kennewick. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 6 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 829 South Buntin Street, Kennewick, WA followed by internment at Desert Lawn Memorial Park. Tri-City Herald January 5, 2006
1923	Lillian Mata - Malchow - Morin
June 3, 1906 to May 4, 2003 Submitted to website
1924	Margaret Appenzellar - Shaughnessy
April 14, 1906 to January 4, 2003 Submitted to website
1924	Thelma Boyer - Higley - Campbell
Submitted to website
1924	Gilbert Clodfelter
April 1, 1906 to November 25, 1998 Submitted to website
1924	Donald Cresswell
January 4, 1905 to August 20, 1968 Submitted to website
1924	Urban Koehlker
April 20, 1905 to February 1978 Submitted to website
1924	Francis Mills
March 1937 Submitted to website by sister, Marjorie Mills-Kurth (KHS 1937)
1925	Burns Brown
September 1907 to 1971 Served in the Navy during WWII Submitted to website by Thomas Brown (1971)
1925	Carl Elliott
February 12, 1905 to October 20, 1999 Submitted to website
1925	Glen Felton
November 28, 1906 to November 1975 Submitted to website
1925	Marie Lande - Combelic
July 5, 1907 to March 16, 2005 Submitted to website
1925	John Neuman
January 29, 1906 to April 15, 2005 John passed away at the age of 99 on April 15, 2005 at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House. Submitted by daughter Nancy Neuman-Wogman (1967)
1925	Ruth Smith - Wilson
March 28, 1907 to May 30, 2004 Ruth passed away quietly in a care center in Anacortes, WA with very caring people around her. Submitted to website by niece, Marcia Berg
1926	Elna Beste - Harkenrider
November 21, 1907 to April 1985 Submitted to website
1926	Everett Crouse
Submitted to website
1926	Kenneth Kadow
February 11, 1908 to February 17, 1998
1926	Glenna Kinkaid - Larkin - Taylor
April 10, 1909 to May 29, 2003 Glenna was a teacher for 43 years; also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She was "Kennewick Woman of the Year" in 1957 and volunteered for more that 25 years with the Tri-City Chaplaincy and the local Red Cross Blood Bank. Tri-City Herald July 11, 2003
1926	Kenneth Serier
June 11, 1909 to March 5, 1984 Submitted to website
1926	John Soth
May 17, 1908 to January 1984
1926	Gene Spaulding
June 16, 1908 to April 19, 1999 Submitted to website
1927	Harold V Christensen
February 12, 1908 to January 21, 1989 Submitted to website
1927	Esther Moulton - Knowles
1909 to April 15, 1980 Submitted to website
1927	Rudolph Richter
September 22, 1908 to March 1982 Submitted to website
1927	Lawrence Scott
December 1, 1906 to July 15, 1990 Submitted to website
1928	Arthur Carpenter
May 2, 1910 to January 7, 2003 Submitted to website
1928	Esther Dickinson - Beinhart
December 19, 1910 to December 16, 1992 Submitted to website
1928	Verdella Mueller - McCaw
November 13, 1991 Submitted to website
1929	Walter Knowles
September 19, 1910 to January 1987 Submitted to website
1929	Lillian Mills - Littley
August 2, 1973 Submitted by sister, Marjorie Mills-Kurth (KHS 1934)
1929	Florence Norris - Owens - Horton
October 25, 1910 to February 28, 2006 Submitted by daughter Gail Owens
1929	Odile Shepard - Duffy
November 24, 1911 to February 18, 2005 Submitted to website
1930	Thomas Brown
June 12, 1912 to July 26, 1961 Thomas served in the Army Air Corps and the United States Air Force. He was the director of training at Langley Air Force Base when he was struck by lightening and died on July 26, 1961. Submitted by nephew, Thomas A. Brown, class of 1971
1930	Herbert Crawford
April 13, 1974 Submitted to website
1930	William Frazier
November 17, 1954 Submitted to website
1930	Ethel Goodnight - Records
Submitted to website
1930	George Henke
Submitted to website
1930	Bonnie Hillier - Henson
Submitted to website
1930	Marjorie Johnson - Beamer
Submitted to website
1930	Lester Larson
Submitted to website
1930	Edith V Liebel - Smith
December 12, 1911 to November 27, 2002 Submitted to website
1930	O C Lincoln
May 22, 1912 to December 16, 2001 Submitted to website
1930	Ruth Mueller - McClellan
July 26, 1912 to July 11, 1991 Submitted to website
1930	Harold Nelson
November 28, 1944 Submitted to website
1930	Wilson Preston
Submitted to website
1930	Alvin Vinson
January 6, 1913 to September 22, 1975
1931	Forrest Allison
Submitted to website
1931	Lynn Brown
Submitted to website
1931	Coral Campbell
Submitted to website
1931	Johanna Christensen - Austin - Colby
December 10, 1912 to September 23, 2006 On December 10, 1912, on their homestead in Badger Canyon, Johanna was born to Danish immigrant parents, Barbara and Christian Christensen. After graduating from Kennewick High, she married Pascoite George Austin, Jr. in 1931. In 1961 she was widowed. When she married Art Colby in 1972, her family grew. She was widowed once again in 1998. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 520 S. Garfield in Kennewick. With burial to follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, corner of 10th Ave and Union. Tri-City Herald September 26, 2006
1931	Evelyn Edwards
Submitted to website
1931	Gilbert Edwards
Submitted to website
1931	Ida Faulds
November 10, 2002 Submitted to website
1931	Gerald Giard
September 11, 1914 to May 19, 1995 Submitted to website
1931	Lucile Heberlein
Submitted to website
1931	Ward E Meyer
1913 to March 26, 1940 Submitted to website
1931	Janetta Misner
Submitted to website
1931	Boyd Rupp
Submitted to website
1931	Arthur Schuster
October 17, 1912 to November 8, 2005 Submitted to website
1931	Frieda Struve - Gerards
2000 Submitted to website
1931	Vina Marie Terril - Hudson
July 22, 1913 to March 7, 2005 Submitted to website
1931	Donald Visger
April 2, 1910 to June 4, 1991 Submitted to website
1932	Olinda Doering - Ottmar
October 22, 1913 to November 27, 2004 Submitted to website
1932	Dorothy Duffy - Vibber
April 22, 1913 to September 2, 1959 Submitted to website
1932	Lester W Foraker
April 15, 1913 to May 3, 1995 Submitted to website
1932	Leslie Gilbert
May 10, 1912 to November 19, 1993 Submitted to website
1932	Guy Lyons
October 9, 1914 to March 1986 Submitted to website
1932	Anthony McFadden
November 16, 1913 to August 9, 2002 Submitted to website
1932	Ward Rupp
November 10, 1912 to May 1980 Submitted to website
1932	Roy Silliman
August 16, 1915 to September 1965 Submitted to website
1932	Rosina (Rose) Struve - Hue
December 7, 1914 to July 30, 2005 Submitted to website
1933	Jean Elizabeth Arnold - Bowen
September 13, 1915 to February 27, 2005 Jean Elizabeth Arnold-Bowen passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005 in Prineville, Oregon. She was 89 years old. No services will be held. Jean was born on September 13, 1915 to Frederick and Elizabeth Arnold in Kennewick, WA. She married Harry M. Bowen on June 1, 1941 in Dayton, OH. She graduated from Kennewick High School in 1933 and from Eastern College of Education in Cheney, WA in 1938. On June 1, 1941 she married Harry M. Bowen in Dayton, Ohio. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Carpenter of Prineville, OR, sons Richard Bowen of El Cajon, CA and David Bowen of Monrovia, CA. Tri-City Herald March 1, 2005
1933	Ruth Boutelle - Blair
July 4, 1913 to March 17, 2003 Ruth married David Blair on May 6, 1935 in Pasco and they made their home on a wheat farm south of Kahlotus. At the time of David's death in 1988, they had been married 53 years. Ruth continued to live on the farm until 2001. She was a member of various clubs and will be missed by her large family. Tri-City Herald March 19, 2003
1933	Robert Brown
March 16, 1915 to June 1979 Submitted by son, Thomas A. Brown (class of 1971)
1933	Arthur Edwin Glasow
July 13, 1914 to June 15, 2006 Submitted to website
1933	Anna Irene Heberlein - Safford
September 20, 1915 to April 10, 2005 Submitted to website
1933	Dorothy Heimclich - Cockle
December 9, 1913 to January 27, 2003 Dorothy worked at Hanford as a Lab Technician for more than 30 years. Upon retirement, she took a six-week trip around the world. She also served as a volunteer at Kadlec Medical Center. Tri-City Herald January 2003
1933	Albert Knight
Submitted to website
1933	Amon Mueller
June 30, 1914 to April 11, 1998 Submitted to website
1933	Shirley Simmelink
Submitted to website
1933	Ernest Story
Killed In Active Duty Submitted to website
1933	Robert E Tweedt
October 17, 1915 to February 26, 2007 Robert graduated from Kennewick High School in 1933. He had farmed for many years in the Finley area and was former chief of the volunteer Benton County Fire Protection District in Finley. He also served on the board of the Columbia Irrigation District and later, the Kennewick Irrigation District. Robert was a lifelong member of Kennewick First Lutheran Church. Memorial Service will be Saturday, March 3, 2007, at 10:30 a.m., at Kennewick First Lutheran Church, 418 North Yelm in Kennewick.
1934	Jack Adams
Submitted to website
1934	Alice Altrogge - Rupp
April 3, 1916 to January 20, 2007 Alice was born to William and Christina Altrogge on April 3, 1916, in Walla Walla, WA, and passed away on January 20, 2007, in Kennewick, WA. Her first home was a small farm in Finley. Her parents later moved into town where she attended schools, graduating from Kennewick High School in 1934. Alice married Bob Rupp (a lifelong schoolmate) on September 17, 1939, in the Kennewick Methodist Church. Alice is survived by her husband, Robert R. Rupp; children, Christine (Pat) Green, Bill (Lois) Rupp, Roger (Linda) Rupp, Bobbi (Brian) Lochansky; Grandchildren, Elisa (Kevin) Ludviksen, Cindy (Dave) Tipton, Jen (Chris) Walters, Mark (Chuck Butler) Rupp, Selena, Morgan & Malarie Rupp, Spencer and Fraser Lochansky; great-grandchildren, Kyle and Brent Ludviksen, Katie Tipton and Morgan Arrington Memorial services in celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2007, at the First United Methodist Church, Kennewick Avenue and Dayton Street, Kennewick. Private graveside services will be held at Riverview Heights Cemetery.
1934	Dorothea Bechtel
Submitted to website
1934	Nellie Blair - Thomas
July 31, 1916 to April 23, 1998 Nellie married Billy Thomas after graduation and moved to their farm in Horse Heaven, where they lived for 42 yrs. Nellie was active in a number of groups and clubs and enjoyed her daughter, two grandsons, and two great granddaughters. Nellie died following a short battle with cancer. Tri-City Herald April 27, 1998
1934	Bill Borgen
April 25, 1916 to January 3, 1997 Submitted to website
1934	Eugene Britton
April 13, 1945 KIA WW II Submitted to website
1934	Phyllis Chambers
Submitted to website
1934	Inez Elliott
Submitted to website
1934	Fred Evanson
Submitted to website
1934	Edward Faulds
December 30, 1914 to June 3, 1952 Submitted to website
1934	Marion Funk
Submited to website
1934	Edna Goodnight
Submitted to website
1934	Harold Harrsch
Submitted to website
1934	Lawrence Hawkins
Submitted to website
1934	Kenneth Hiller
Submitted to website
1934	Robert Johnson
November 17, 1986 Submitted to website
1934	George Kennison
Submitted to website
1934	Byron Lampson
August 6, 1916 to April 22, 1985
1934	Harvey Mace
Submitted to website
1934	Ellen McAlpin
Submitted to website
1934	Walter McCamish
Submitted to website
1934	Ruth Mitchell
December 6, 1999 Submitted to website
1934	Lloyd Morgan
February 20, 1962 Submitted to website
1934	Frank Mueller
October 5, 1916 to April 23, 1999 Frank attended the U of WA and obtained a degree from the U of Southern California. He also graduated from the California College of Mortuary Science in LA, CA, where he joined the faculty as instructor and dean for the next 30 years. During WWII, he served in the US Army. He was married to Ethel for 58 years and had two children and six grandchildren. He will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Tri-City Herald April 27, 1999
1934	Alger Petitjean
Submitted to website
1934	Luella Rathbun
Submitted to website
1934	Henry Scott
Submitted to website
1934	John Scott
September 2, 1915 to March 4, 2002 Submitted to website
1934	Eugene Shonafelt
Submitted to website
1934	George Stratford
Submitted to website
1934	Pauline Struve - Durham
November 3, 1916 to September 13, 2005 Pauline Josephine (Struve) Durham, age 88 died on September 13, 2005 at Canyon Lakes Rest, & Rehab in Kennewick, Washington. On June 13, 1937, Pauline married Albert Vernon Durham. Albert worked for Churches Grape Juice, later bought out by Welch’s for 40 years, and operated their small farm until his death in 1982. Pauline is survived by her two daughters, their spouses and families. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 24th and Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S Union Street, Kennewick, Washington, followed by graveside services at Riverview Heights Cemetery. Tri-City Herald September 20, 2005
1934	Dorothy Svantonsky - Sichler
August 26, 1916 to July 13, 2007 Marie Dorothy Sichler, (Dorothy) age 90, of Richland, WA, passed away on July 13, 2007, at Richland Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born in Chicago, IL, on August 26, 1916, the daughter of Anna Marie and Joseph Frank Svatonsky. Four months after she was born, Dorothy and her mother traveled back to the family farm in the Horse Heaven Hills, near Kennewick, WA. Dorothy attended a small elementary school in the Horse Heaven Hills and graduated from Kennewick High School in 1934. She was the Benton-Franklin Rodeo Princess in the early 1940s and later graduated from Columbia School of Hairdressing, becoming a hairdresser in 1948. Dorothy married George Jerome Sichler on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1948, in Kennewick, WA. Dorothy and George had 3 children. Dorothy then chose to be a full-time homemaker and mother. Dorothy was a seamstress and enjoyed horseback riding and taking care of her family. Dorothy always put others first. Her loving, generous and selfless outlook on life will be missed by her family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her children, Jim and Mary; 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Visitation for Dorothy will be held from 4-7:00 p.m. with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2007, at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Ave. Kennewick, WA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 20, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1111 Stevens Dr., Richland, WA. Tri-City Hearald, July 19, 2007
1934	Orvel L Terril
January 13, 1917 to July 3, 1990 Submitted to website
1934	Bernice Winkle
Submitted to website
1934	Winifred Zindel
Submitted to website
1935	Lorene Helen Belair - Normile
December 6, 1917 to July 2, 1999 Submitted to website
1935	Sperling Boutelle
February 5, 1916 to July 31, 1995 After KHS graduation, our father joined the Navy for two terms then he returned to Kennewick where we owned a fruit and asparagus farm and built custom homes. Later he built churches, malls and other large structures. My sister Dianne and I graduated from KHS. My father and mother retired and moved to Sequim, Washington where he passed away. Submitted to website by daughter, Sandy Boutelle-Mayberry
1935	Cecil H Edwards
February 11, 1918 to May 19, 2008 Cecil H. Edwards, lifelong Kennewick resident, died Monday May 19, 2008, at his Canyon Lakes home in Kennewick, WA, at the age of 90. He was born February 11, 1918 to Adolphus and Ethel Edwards at the family's Horse Heaven homestead. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gilbert 'Squint' and his sister, Evelyn and her husband, Guy Lyons. He is survived by his wife, Ora May and children, Cecil Jr. 'Chick' and wife, Marsha of Kennewick, Judie Hanley and husband, John of Clarkston, WA, and Ken of Kennewick; brother,Walter and wife, Gerry of Kennewick, and sister-in-law, Joyce of Kennewick. Cecil was raised on the Edwards' Horse Heaven ranch in south Kennewick. Following his graduation from Kennewick High School in 1935 he worked as a refrigeration engineer for Twin City Creamery. A lifelong passion of his was flying and he acquired his pilot's license and instructor's rating. When war broke out he was drafted into the Army Air Corps as a warrant officer and began teaching both basic and advanced flight to military recruits. Subsequently, he was assigned to the Ferry Division of the Air Transport Command first to Michigan then to Texas where he delivered new combat aircraft to operational units. In late 1944, he was transferred to North Africa where he delivered replacement aircraft to front line units. Although he missed his family, his service was a grand adventure. In a lifetime of flying, he logged in excess of 6,000 hours. Following military service Cecil returned to Twin City Creamery. In following years, he held positions of service manager for Strickler Motors in Kennewick and sales manager for Smith Truck and Tractor of Pasco. In 1956, he drew a lot for railroad land being sold at the end of South Oak in Kennewick and his second career in farming began and continued until his retirement from farming in 1985. During this time, he also worked for Gunther Irrigation and when that business was bought by Sperry New Holland he became the general manager for the New Holland farm equipment stores in Othello, Pasco and Hermiston. Again he retired but retirement didn't suit him well. He soon returned to work as sales manager for Smith Truck and Tractor in Pasco and then moved on to the same position for Agri-Service in Eltopia. He finally retired for good in 2002 at age 84. He continued to be active and in good health until quite recently. Age, however, finally caught up. A service of remembrance will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at 2 p.m., at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union St., in Kennewick. Tri-City Herald, May 23, 2008
1935	Robert Henry Floyd
Submitted to website
1935	Aaron E Foraker
August 18, 1916 to October 1, 1991 Submitted to website
1935	Raymond Fry
Submitted to website
1935	Kenneth Giard
December 3, 1916 to March 1978
1935	William F Graves
June 10, 1915 to July 25, 2003 Bill was know for is speed as a football and track star at KHS He worked in the automotive business in the TC for 35 years, including Graves Auto with his brother Jim. He also served on the Kennewick City Council and the Planning Commission for a number of years. Jim loved hunting and fishing, golfing, making home movies of family reunions, telling jokes and collecting rocks. Tri-City Herald July 30, 2003
1935	Russell LaVern Harrington
Submitted to website
1935	Erma A Huppman - Crocket
March 21, 1916 to September 4, 1995 Submitted to website
1935	Athoe A Jones
Submitted to website
1935	George Kramer
Submitted to website
1935	Dorothy H Larkin - Simmelink
July 16, 1918 to May 24, 2005 Submitted to website
1935	Richard A Lee
Submitted to website
1935	Glenn I Nagley
Submitted to website
1935	John K (Jack) O'Neil
Submitted to website
1935	Ella Murryel Oliver
Submitted to website
1935	Ailene (Peggy) Paden - Selch
September 7, 1917 to January 16, 2004 During WWII, Peggy worked at the Pasco Naval Air Station. She married Charles "Pat' Selch in 1945 and they had one son, Dale (KHS 1971). Peggy was always "the life of the party" and enjoyed her family and friends; she will be greatly missed for her love and kindness to all, and for her great sense of humor. Tri-City Herald January 18, 2004
1935	Charles W Peter
1980 Submitted to website
1935	Vivian A Peter - Hogue
December 11, 1917 to November 1984 Submitted to website
1935	Basil H Shields
March 5, 1918 to April 19, 1942 Died while serving in the military during WWII Submitted to website
1935	Wendell Paul Van Nimen
Submitted to website
1936	Harland Carlson
April 19, 1918 to April 11, 2006 Submitted to website
1936	Harold Crockett
August 1, 1915 to April 1, 2002 Submitted to website
1936	Melba Erickson - Westerfield
February 19, 1918 to August 7, 2001 Melba was always active in the class and organized many a party with her classmates. She lived in Kennewick and Pasco all her life, except when she and Frank, her husband lived in Camas during the war for a short time. When she retired she traveled, and was a snowbird to Arizona for more than 13 years. She was a teacher, politician, community advocate, and wonderful person to be around her entire life. She raised four children - her oldest 2 graduated from Pasco High, and her younger 2 graduated from Kennewick High. She is missed, and loved and remembered she would have loved the All-Class Reunion and is there in spirit with the rest of us. Submitted to website by daughter, Kathleen Westerfield-Kersey (KHS 1970)
1936	Bill Ferrell
Submitted to website
1936	Verne Leroy Foraker
August 12, 1918 to December 12, 2005 Verne Leroy Foraker passed away on December 12, in Everett, Washington, after several years of battling dementia/Alzheimer. He was born August 12, 1918 in Kennewick, to Leemer and Blanche Turman Foraker. He was a graduate of Kennewick High School in 1936. Verne is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Boehmer Foraker; daughter, Colleen Manning of Everett; son, Allen Shane of Poulsbo; daughter, Lois Elayne of Los Angeles; and sister Verdine Davis of Kennewick. As a young man from a musical family, Verne was an accomplished fiddle player and especially enjoyed playing for the Kennewick Highlands dances, at church activities and at school. He often was a part of the Operettas and school musicals. Verne was married in Pasco on his 21st birthday to Dorothy Boehmer of White Bluffs, after which they moved to Everett in 1948. A celebration of Vern’s life will be held on Friday, December 30, at Purdy and Walters, 1702 Pacific, Everett. Tri-City Herald December 26, 2005
1936	Alberta Fulgham - Graves
December 29, 1917 to May 3, 2003 Submitted to website
1936	Sheridan Fyfe
July 23, 1918 to February 1, 1988 Submitted to website
1936	James Giard
March 26, 1919 to April 14, 1995 Submitted to website
1936	Ivan Ward (Spaz) Graves
April 12, 1917 to July 16, 2003 Jim (AKA Spaz) worked for Graves Auto, Pasco Auto and Northern Pacific Railroad. He joined the Air Force in 1942 (WWII), married Cora Jean Howard (also in the service) in 1943, went into inactive reserve in 1945, was called back for active duty in 1950 as an instructor and ended his military service in 1951 (Korean War). Jim then moved his family to CA, where he was awarded "Mechanic of the Year" from the CA Sports Car Club in 1959. He was also the Director of Transportation for the Thousand Oaks school district. Upon retirement, he returned to WA State where he enjoyed racing cars, boating, fishing, camping, and golfing. Tri-City Herald July 23, 2003
1936	Beatrice Hacker - Craig
July 20, 1918 to June 6, 2003 Bea was a homemaker, a farmer's wife and a mother. She was active in 4-H, her Church, Prosser Gardeners Club, Grange, and crafts at the Prosser nursing home. Once her husband, Art, retired, they moved back to Kennewick where Bea again was active at her Church; she also enjoyed the senior citizens dances, playing bridge and traveling. Tri-City Herald June 10, 2003
1936	Barbara Hauschild - Howe
Submitted to website
1936	Millard Helm, Jr
June 24, 1918 to December 29, 2003 Millard moved to Seattle in 1941, where he worked for Pacific Bell for 37 years. He served in the Army Signal Corps in the Pacific Theater of WWII in 1942-1946 and was discharged a staff sergeant. Millard married Grace E. Smoots in Seattle in 1943; they had two sons: Guy and Perry, and a daughter: Patricia. Millard was a scoutmaster while his kids were growing up and he enjoyed teaching his kids fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. In his retirement, he pursued woodcarving, leather tooling, and stained-glass making. Submitted to website by his widow, Grace
1936	Vivian Hunt - Linklater
April 2005 submitted to website
1936	Jessie Kirk - Kinney - Bateman
September 22, 1917 to December 11, 2004 Submitted to website
1936	Neil F Lampson
December 27, 1917 to August 14,1996 Submitted to website
1936	Harold Lenz
Submitted to website
1936	Ella Mae Liebel - Rupp
April 9, 1918, to July 11, 2008 Ellamae Virginia Liebel Rupp (90) born on April 9, 1918, passed over on July 11, 2008, in a car accident north of Spokane. Ellamae was born in Kennewick, Washington to Henry and Alta Liebel. She was a kindergarten aide until she married Ward Odom Rupp on October 20, 1940. Ellamae and Ward (who was a policeman with the Kennewick Police Department at the time) managed a cream station during WWII. In 1950, they moved to Republic with their first 5 children, Myrna, Ward Jr., George, Jim and Glenna. The last 4 children, Alta, Virginia, Dorothy and Dawn, were born in Republic. Ellamae also has 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 on the way. Ellamae's career (outside the home) started at Lindsey's Food Center, Wisener Insurance and then worked for the Ferry County Prosecutor's Office until 1974 when she retired at the same time as Ward so they could travel. After Ward's death (1980), she returned to work for the Prosecutor's office as the Child Support Enforcement Officer until age 76; retiring for the 2nd time. Ellamae has been on the Ferry County Public Hospital District Board for over 20 years; as well as acting Hospital Administrator for 6 weeks; a member of Rebekah's for about 70 years including President of Washington State Rebekah Assembly. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary where she received the Life Time Achievement Award in November of 2007. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 1:00 p.m. at the Republic Elementary Gymnasium. Interment will follow at the Republic Cemetery. Tri-City Herald, June 22, 2008
1936	John Lincoln
Submitted to website
1936	Rose Nash - Rex
Submitted to website
1936	Margaret Reymore - Thorne
June 15, 1918 to March 20, 2006 Margaret Thorne, 87, a resident of Kennewick for 72 years passed to her Savior’s eternal care March 20, 2006. She was born on the Wyoming prairie in the barn of the family homestead on June 15, 1918 in Indian Hills, Wyoming to Orpha and Howard E. Reymore. Margaret was preceded in death by two brothers, Elmo, her older brother, was lost to cancer and George, her younger, was killed in the service of our country on Guam. She attended local schools and graduated from Kennewick High in 1936. She and her husband of 57 years, Wayne, were married on December 2, 1949 and farmed in the Horseheavens for several years. Survivors include Steve and Rita Thorne of West Richland, WA and Judy and Bill Grossmann of Heidelberg, Germany. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 9 a.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Park at the corner of 10th Ave. and Union St. in Kennewick, WA. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 640 N. Columbia Center Blvd., Kennewick, WA. Tri-City Herald, March 23, 2006
1936	Faye Rupp - Erickson
September 2000 Submitted to website
1936	Virginia Visger
Submitted to website
1936	Stanley Wilson
Submitted to website
1937	Arloween Adams - Dailey
October 6, 1919 to August 31, 2003 Arloween's family moved to Kennewick her senior year; she was promptly named May Day Queen and Salutatorian of her class. She married Luke Dailey in 1938 and they had three children. Arlo will be remembered for her love of family, friends, music, playing the organ, gardening, and dancing. Tri-City Herald September 10, 2003
1937	Irene Day - Fox
January 15, 2007 Ila 'Irene' (Day) Fox, 88 a Kennewick Native passed away on Monday, January 15, 2007, at her home in Stockton MO. She grew up in Kennewick and lived here until she married Charles E. Fox of Stockton and moved. She is survived by her son, John Fox of Stockton, MO, Russ Day of Kennewick. Irene made several trips back to the Tri-Cities in recent years planned around the Kennewick High School All Year Reunions so she would be able to see school friends.
1937	George Safford
August 20, 1919 to April 27, 2003 Submitted to website
1937	Norris Shields
Killed In Active Duty Submitted to website
1937	Clinton Silliman
March 1, 1920 to May 1983 Submitted to website
1937	Albert Frederick Sonderman
April 29, 1919 to October 30, 2005 Albert Frederick Sonderman, 86 passed away on October 30, 2005 in Vancouver, Washington. The eldest son of Hellen (Sleight and Clarence Sonderman. Al was born April 29, 1919, in Kennewick, Washington. He graduation from Kennewick High School in 1937. In 1940, he married Winona Mae Land. After joining the Navy and serving on the USS Clymer, Al returned to Kennewick. He worked for his uncle Bud Sonderman as a truck driver for Twin City Produce. He retired from Consolidated Freightways as a long-haul truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Faye of 48 years of Vancouver, Washington; children, Marlene (Fred) Swanson of Vancouver, Washington, Darlene (Cecil) Youngs of Kennewick, Bob (Bahkti) Sonderman of Manteca, California, LaNora Hay of Vancouver, Washington; brother Clarence H. “Gus” (Marie Sonderman of Boise, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sandra Sonderman of Strange Creek, West Virginia. Services will be held at Lincoln Memorial in Portland, Oregon, 503-771-1117 next spring. Tri-City Herald December 11, 2005
1937	Francis White
July 17, 2000 Submitted to website
1938	Donald Vivian Bishop
January 16, 1919 to May 28, 2006 Submitted to website
1938	Mildred Borgen - Bachison
September 1, 1920 to February 8, 2005 Submitted to website
1938	Donald Doyle
July 16, 1918 to March 17, 2008 Donald Angus Doyle, beloved husband father, grandfather, and brother of Kennewick, WA, passed away March 17, 2008, at Kennewick Life Care Center. He was born July 16, 1918, in Kennewick, WA, to Angus and Mabel Doyle. After graduation from Kennewick High School in 1938, he worked for Standard Oil Company and on March 16, 1941, he married his high school sweetheart, Lorraine Smith. During World War II, he served in the Navy. He returned to Standard Oil (Glen Feiton) for many years, and then formed Doyle Brothers Oil Co. with brother James Doyle until retirement. He worked 30 years as a volunteer fireman. He spent 23 years on the Kennewick Planning Commission; WSU Master Gardner Program; Tri-Cities Rose Society; Men's Cancer Group and First United Methodist Church, where he tended the Peace Rose Garden, planted by Overland, Doris Leviel, Donald, and Lorraine Doyle. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; daughters, Carol (Bill) Combs of Benton City, WA, Sharon (John) DeWaele of Auburn, WA, and Donna (Charles) Tate of West Richland; grandchildren and great grandchildren. He also is survived by sisters, Dorothy (Gerald) Britton, Coral Hue and Lois Weltz and sister-in-law, Neva and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Doyle and first born daughter, Patricia Louise Doyle. In lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to 'Kid's First Addition,' Kennewick First United Methodist Church, 421 W. Kennewick Ave., Kennewick, Washington 99336. He requested no formal services after cremation. Graveside service for family will be held with ashes interred with daughter, Patricia at Riverview Cemetery. Tri-City Herald, March 19, 2008
1938	Bergman Giles
February 29, 1920 to December 1983 Submitted to website
1938	Mary Green - Taylor
October 3, 1920 to November 24, 1976 Submitted to website
1938	Carol Jones
August 20, 1920 to August 11, 1992 Submitted to website
1938	Eileen Perkins - Knight
April 18, 1920 to May 29, 1992 Submitted to website
1938	Betty Shaughnessy - Bruce
1920 to October 25, 1978 Submitted to website
1938	Terrance Taylor
June 17, 1918 to November 24, 1976 Submitted to website
1938	Frank Visger
December 28, 1919 to March 10, 2006 Frank L. Visger, age 86, Bellingham resident and Washington native, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2006, at St. Francis Extended Healthcare Center in Bellingham, WA. He was born December 28, 1919, in Spanaway, WA. Following graduation from Kennewick High School in 1938, Frank attended the University of Washington and graduated with a BS in Pharmacy in 1944. Immediately upon graduation, Frank entered the US Army with basic training at Fort Lewis, then assignment to the Pacific Theater, including the Aleutian and Philippine Islands. He was honorably discharged in 1946, having reached the rank or First Sergeant. While attending classes at UW, Frank met Martha Jones, a nursing student from Anchorage, AK. They were married on a three-day military pass on October 5, 1944. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18th, in Bayview Chapel at Moles Family Funeral Home, 2465 Lakeview Dr., Bellingham. Tri-City Herald March 16, 2006
1939	A C (Chuck) Amon
December 20, 1920 to May 1, 1995 Submitted to website
1939	Charles Beigel
Submitted to website
1939	Mildred Brown
May 3, 1980 Submitted to website
1939	Jim Crooks
August 5, 1921 to August 21, 1997 Submitted to website
1939	Allen Deffenbaugh
December 31, 1920 to December 15, 2004 Submitted to website
1939	Archie Dunlap
Submitted to website
1939	Phillip W Foraker
March 12, 1922 to December 2, 2007 Phillip William Foraker was born to William and Bertha Foraker on March 12, 1922, in Fort Benton, MT, passed away December 2, 2007, at age 85, in Gresham, Oregon. The family moved to Kennewick where he graduated high school in 1939. He was a graduate of Washington State College, and served as an Army officer in Europe during WWII. He was active in the Army Reserve, while working in the insurance and securities industry. In 1944, he married Sarah Dolph: she died in 1987. He married Margaret Rieland in 1991. She died in 2007. Survivors include his daughters, Jo and Peggy Sue; son, Paul; sister, Viola Mhyre; brother, Harold; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Tri-City Herald, December 12, 2007
1939	Martin Wayne Garber
January 3, 1945 Killed In Action Submitted to website
1939	Naomi Graves
Submitted to website
1939	Dr Thomas Burk Hauschild
December 16, 1920 to August 4, 2005 Submitted to website
1939	Collins Jones
Submitted to website
1939	Andy Dakota Keller
September 21, 1919 to December 13, 2004 Submitted to website
1939	Lucille Knopp - Harris
October 13, 1921 to April 14, 2003 Submitted to website
1939	Dwane Lape
Died while serving in the military WW II Submitted to website
1939	George Lape
Submitted to website
1939	Bill Lockhart
Submitted to website
1939	Irene Lum
Submitted to website
1939	Jeanne Lum
Submitted to website
1939	Ray Matthews
Submitted to website
1939	Mervin Michiner
Submitted to website
1939	Lorenz Neuman
Submitted to website
1939	Albert F Pardini
March 1, 1919 to September 10, 2003 Submitted to website
1939	Leland Petitjean
Submitted to website
1939	Ronald Pullian
Submitted to website
1939	Margaret Reed
January 13, 1945 Submitted to website
1939	Rodney Sams
November 3, 1921 to April 12, 1965 Submitted to website
1939	Rudolph Sebern
Submitted to website
1939	Vernon Snyder
Submitted to website
1939	Lois L Tatum
March 12, 2005 Submitted to website
1939	Walter Vetter
Submitted to website
1939	Victoria White
Submitted to website
1939	Ellen Wysong
Submitted to website
1940	Ernie Elbert Abken
February 17, 1922 to February 26, 2003 Submitted to website by daughter, Linda Abken-Grenz, (KHS 1975)
1940	Lois Campbell - Ford
August 1, 1963 Submitted to website
1940	Marion Davis
August 6, 1914 to July 12, 1986 Submitted to website
1940	Gail Dennett
May 1978 Submitted to website
1940	Bill Desgranges
Submitted to website
1940	Kit Gifford
July 5, 1922 to April 19, 2007 Kit L. Gifford Jr., age 84, passed away on April 19, 2007 at Kennewick Life Care Center. Kit was born in Kennewick, on July 5, 1922 to Kit Carson and Clara Ann Gifford. Kit attended school in Kennewick, graduating from Kennewick High and then attended Gonzaga University in Spokane. He was later recruited by the Air Force to be a bombardier in WW II. After discharge from the military he returned to Kennewick. He later started working at Hanford and work at the FFTF. Kit was a member of the Eagles Lodge and a Gonzaga Alumni. He attended St Joseph Catholic Church in Kennewick. He is survived by his niece Linda Riffle and husband Roger; 2 great-nephews, Raymond Andrew and PFC Jayson Mitchell, and two close friends, Delores Larson and Sadie Haff, who would spend time reading and talking with Kit. A Rosary will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Ave. in Kennewick. Funeral Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007, also at Mueller's Chapel of the Falls. Tri-City Herald, April 24, 2007
1940	Staffrin Grimshaw
Submitted to website
1940	Bill Helm
Submitted to website
1940	Edna Hunt - Smith
Submitted to website
1940	William Kratzer
1922 to September 30, 2007 William Kinkaid 'Bill' Kratzer, 85, of Kennewick, Washington, died Sept. 30, 2007, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, Washington. Bill, a lifelong resident of the Tri-Cities, was born in Kennewick in 1922. Bill attended Kennewick High School and Washington State College in Pullman, interrupting his studies for service in the Army from 1944-46. He was wounded in Europe and received the Purple Heart. Bill graduated with a degree in metallurgy after being discharged. In 1944, Bill married Helen Irene LaRue. They settled in Richland. Bill was an accomplished bridge player and played several times a week up until his death. He became a deacon at All Saints Episcopal Church in 1971, serving faithfully for decades. He belonged to the American Nuclear Society and other occupational organizations. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 13, at 2 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Ave., Richland, WA 99352.
1940	Lindley Lewellen
Submitted to website
1940	Frank Van Martin
Submitted to website
1940	Lodema McKelvey - Roberts
Submitted to website
1940	Leon Millak
Submitted to website
1940	Dorothy Nellora Mills - Eby - Smith
April 1, 1922 to April 9, 2006 Dorothy Nellora Smith passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2006 at Highline Hospital in Burien, Washington. Dorothy was born on April 1, 1922 in Kennewick, Washington to Fred and Mabel Mills, longtime Kennewick residents and founders of the Lutheran Church in Kennewick. She graduated from Kennewick High School in 1940 and attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. Dorothy married the late Emerson Eby in 1942 and they had four children; Michael Eby, Molly Williams, Frederick Eby and Ralph Eby. Dorothy is survived by her husband Robert Smith who she married in 1985, her brother James Mills of Richland, Washington, her children, Bob’s children and 1- great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Thursday, April 13 at 10:30 at Desert Lawn Cemetery, 1401 S. Union Street in Kennewick. There will be a memorial service at the First Lutheran Church, 418 N. Yelm in Kennewick, at 11:30. Tri-City Herald, April 13, 2006
1940	Jack Oliver
April 16, 1922 to April 11, 1990 Jack Oliver passed away from complications for surgery from esophageal cancer. Jack, a member of a pioneer Kennewick family, was the son of H. E. "Brick" Oliver (a graduate of KHS) and Marilla Mickle. Jack was a veteran of the Army Air Corp serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, during his lifetime he was a devoted member of the American Legion, the 40-8 and the Pasco Elks Lodge. He served for many years as a volunteer firefighter in the Kennewick Fire Department. Jack was proud of his roots in Kennewick and remained a faithful friend to those who were his friends at KHS Jack was married to Barbara Marshall Oliver, Pasco High School Class of '43. Jack was very proud of his family, particularly his grandchildren; Hannah Bennett, Barclay Oliver, Sean Oliver, Joy Oliver and Merrick Adams. At the time of his passing he was living in the home his parents had built by Dutch Schultz in 1933, it remains the Oliver Family Home. Submitted to website by his son, Jack Oliver (KHS 1961)
1940	Irene Olson - Lechelt
June 13, 1922 to January 17, 2004 Irene graduated from KHS never having missed a day of school in 12 years. She was awarded the school letter in basketball for the 1937-38 seasons. Irene loved to travel, garden and play piano; she operated a catering business during the 50's; she was married for 48 years to Ivane M Lechelt, and had 2 daughters: Kathryn and Julia, and 1 grand daughter: Rebecca. Tri-City Herald May 31, 2004
1940	Russell Peter
October 30, 1921 to February 15, 1993 Submitted to website
1940	Roy Peterson
Submitted to website
1940	Nelson Quast
December 29, 1919 to December 29, 2001 Submitted to website
1940	Lorene Rauscher - Guyer
September 6, 1922 to October 1989 Submitted to website
1940	Ruth Safford - Biegle
June 8, 1922 to January 1978 Submitted to website
1940	Truman Louis Selph
May 18, 1921 to February 4, 2006 Truman Louis Selph, 84 passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006 in Pasco, WA He was born May 18, 1921, to Claude and Edith Selph. He was raised in Kennewick WA, and graduated from Kennewick High in 1940. Truman enlisted in the United States Navy and was on a Submarine Tender in World War II. In 1945, he married Dorothy Sweier. Truman is survived by his wife Dorothy of 60 years; his children, Judy Coddington (Jeff), Folsom, CA, Kathy Moller (Ken), Mount Vernon, WA, Mary Ehrhart (Mark), Basin City, WA, Paul Selph (Teresa), Pasco, WA. David Selph, Pasco, WA, and Jayne Seaboldt, (Dean) Spokane WA; The recitation of the rosary will be Tuesday, February 7, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home, 1608 West Court Street, Pasco. Mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1320 West Henry Street, Pasco. Burial will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, 10th and Union, Kennewick. Viewing will be on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Mueller’s Greenlee Funeral Home. Tri-City Herald February 7, 2006
1940	Hugh Shepard
Submitted to website
1940	Betty Sonderman - Taylor
Submitted to website
1940	Phil Talbot
Submitted to website
1940	Willis Taylor
Submitted to website
1940	David Bartman Wooden
1942 Submitted to website
1941	Margaret Abken - Felton
October 5, 1922 to April 29, 1996 Submitted to website
1941	Doris Aman - Moran
December 7, 1922 to October 23, 1994 Submitted to website
1941	Jack Atterbury
Submitted to website
1941	Mae Benfield - Bondurant
Submitted to website
1941	Mildred Billingsley - Skinnell
September 10, 1923 to March 27, 2007 Mildred Louise Skinnell was born on September 10, 1923, in Portland, OR. She graduated from Kennewick High School Class of 1941. She was the contact person for the Class of 1941 reunion for 2008. She married Alfred J. Skinnell, December 3, 1941. She grew up in Kennewick, WA, and her last place of residence was Tri-City Retirement Inn Pasco, WA. She attended the First Baptist Church. She was a typist for Pishcell's Yearbook Publishing and a homemaker. Mildred loved to read, go to senior activities and trips, play pinochle at Kennewick Senior Center, and sing in the church choir. She also enjoyed classical music. Mildred was a social butterfly, she loved to be busy and be with other people. In her younger years she loved to square dance. Mildred is survived by three sons, Alfred C. Skinnell of West Richland; David W. Skinnell of Seattle, WA; and Keith F. Skinnell of Seattle, WA; one sister Donna M. Fisher of Kennewick, WA; one brother James Billingsley of Kennewick, WA; 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Alfred J. Skinnell, her son Richard J. Skinnell and parents Walter J. and Maria F. Billingsley. A Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 31, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, 1105 N. Road 36 Pasco, WA. There will be a reception to follow the service in the fellowship hall at the church. There will be a private interment at Columbia Memorial Garden, Pasco, WA.
1941	Bob Boise
Submitted to website
1941	Pete Curtis
Submitted to website
1941	Jean Dahl
Submitted to website
1941	Arthur Dimond
Submitted to website
1941	Frank Dunlap
November 23, 1922 to April 1987 Submitted to website
1941	Rodney Easterwood
Submitted to website
1941	Bruce Frazier
Submitted to website
1941	Earnest Raymond Fries
Submitted to website
1941	Warren Giles
March 16, 1923 to June 21, 1992 Submitted to website
1941	Bill Goudie
Submitted to website
1941	Robert G Graves
March 5, 1923 to March 20, 2005 Submitted to website
1941	Juanita Grimshaw - Spilman
August 7, 1923 to May 23, 2004 Juanita and her husband LeRoy retired to Whidbey Island. She 4 sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Tri-City Herald June 1, 2004
1941	Ray Hanratty
November 26, 1978 Ray Hanratty was my father. He played football at Kennewick High. He passed away of a heart attack on November 26, 1978 at the young age of 55. He had three sons, Raymond (Ray), Richard (Dick) and Patrick Joseph (Joe). He spent his professional life as a baker. He bought a house in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle in the early 1950's and was living there when he passed away. His wife, Norma, is still alive and resides in Monroe, WA Submitted to website by Dick Hanratty (son)
1941	Thomas Hembree
1924 to December 7, 1941 Killed In Action Submitted to website
1941	Douglas Keith Jones
August 24, 1922 to October 20, 2004 Submitted to website
1941	Don R Larkin
June 7, 1924 to September 29, 2000 Submitted to website
1941	George Lewis
May 19, 1923 to January 17, 1978 Submitted to website
1941	Marjorie Mason - DuBeau
July 1, 1923 to April 18, 2005 Submitted to website
1941	Alvin McCamish
December 13, 1949 Killed In Service Submitted to website
1941	Joyce Mulkey - Rutherford
Submitted to website
1941	Neva Neel - Conlen
October 18, 1922 to March 26, 2000 Submitted to website
1941	Jim Reed
September 19, 1922 to March 15, 2000 Submitted to website
1941	Bill Rokkan
August 11, 1922 to February 14, 1999 Submitted to website
1941	Wallace Scott
Submitted to website
1941	Alice (Tommy) Sebern
October 17, 1923 to 1941 Submitted to website
1941	Neil Simmelink
March 7, 1923 to April 1985 Submitted to website
1941	Ruth Simmelink - McFarland
November 28, 1924 to May 24, 2006 Tommy was born in Kennewick, WA, to Merrill “Bob” and Ruth Simmelink. She loved riding horseback and became the 1940 Kennewick Rodeo Queenl. The family moved into town where she was a second generation graduate of Kennewick High in 1941 achieving top in her class. She graduated from Washington State College and moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID, to work as home economics instructor for Washington Water Power. She married Robert B. McFarland in 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, R.M. “Cork” Simmelink. She is survived by her daughters, Jane Peterson of Bayview and Mary Lewis (Doug) of Montesano, WA, and her son, Dr. Robert M. McFarland of Coeur d’Alene, five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Kennewick kin, Leona Mackenstadt (Howard) sister, and sister-in-law Audrey Simmelink, and about 100 cousins living in the Tri-City area. Tri-City Herald, June 18, 2006
1941	Forest Spears
Killed In Service Submitted to website
1941	Mildred L Spreen
Submitted to website
1941	Robert Taylor
Submitted to website
1941	Charles Tramel
October 10, 1922 to June 26, 1987 Submitted to website
1941	Betty Watts - Doyle
Submitted to website
1941	Harold Eugene Whittemore
1920 to 1942 Killed In Service on Peleliu Island Submitted to website
1941	Gwendolyn Wilkerson
Submitted to website
1941	Katherine Wyatt - Shegene
Submitted to website
1941	Louise Yoshino - Shegene
December 13, 1923 to October 22, 1999 Submitted to website
1942	Merle Lee Babcock
January 12, 1925 to November 18, 2003 Merle retired in 1986 after 40 years of service for Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern RR. He was a humble man and a hard worker. His children and grandchildren will remember him as a tender, gentle, supportive father and grandfather who encouraged them in their success and helped them over the rough spots of life. Merle lived and enjoyed a full life. He married a beautiful woman (Beverly Reed) who adored him. He was respected and loved by all his family and friends. Tri-City Herald December 3, 2003
1942	Marie Bishop
Submitted to website
1942	Robert Bishop
July 16, 1923 to July 27, 1994 Submitted to website
1942	Corrina Blair - Betker
Submitted to website
1942	Ethel Ann Campbell - Simsen
January 25, 1924 to August 15, 1994 Submitted to website
1942	Yvonne Davis - Hutteball
October 18, 1924 to July 1975 Submitted to website
1942	Walt Ehni
Submitted to website
1942	Harry Estes
April 29, 1923 to August 18, 2001 Submitted to website
1942	Merlin D Giles
May 9, 1924 to September 13, 2004 Submitted to website
1942	Tom Hamby
Killed In Service Submitted to website
1942	Winifred Hawn - Hamblin
December 27, 1922 to August 23, 2003 Submitted to website
1942	Everett Hembree
Submitted to website
1942	Bill Hoppy
Submitted to website
1942	David Johns
Submitted to website
1942	Jack Johnson
Submitted to website
1942	Mary Jones - Bellamy
June 25, 1924 to October 1, 2005 Submitted to website
1942	Theo Lampson - Wade
July 15,1924 to July 4, 2006 Theo Carol Wade, 81, passed away July 4, 2006, at Home Sweet Home. She was born in Kennewick, Washington, on July 15, 1924, to Lee and Lottie Lampson. She graduated from Kennewick High School in 1942. Theo and Gene met in high school. Gene was in the Navy and when he returned, they were married June 16, 1946. She is survived by her husband, Gene, daughter, Patricia Schmidt (Ira II), daughter, Barbara Wade, son, Steve Wade (Diane), grandsons, Jason Foraker, Alex Foraker, Ira Schmidt III, Ryan Wade and Kenny Wade. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Byron Lampson and Neil Lampson. Viewing will be held on Friday, July 7, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 1401 S. Union, in Kennewick. Services will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2006, at 10 a.m. Mueller’s Tri-Cities funeral Home in Kennewick officiated by Pastor David Dillsworth. Tri-City Herald, July 6, 2006
1942	Dorothy Lee - Birrenkott
March 15, 1923 to July 28, 1988 Submitted to website
1942	Dayle Lewis - Hess
Submitted to website
1942	Marie Liston - Hille
December 7, 1923 to March 1998 Submitted to website
1942	Elizabeth (Betty) Lynn - Keene
Submitted to website
1942	Marjorie McReynolds - Mitchell
Submitted to website
1942	Lester Duane Nielson
October 9, 1924 to September 16, 1943 Submitted to website
1942	Marie Pardini
Submitted to website
1942	Kenneth Poore
April 9, 1924 to March 28, 2003 "Ken fought in WWII and was a German POW. He graduated from the University of Oregon, owned his own business, and worked everyday until about 6 months before he died. He left a loving wife of 56 years, two children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was the most beautiful person in my world both inside and out. I miss him everyday". Submitted to website by his widow, Helen
1942	Irma Pratt - Miller
June 14, 1924 to November 1992 Submitted to website
1942	Agnes Quast - Ketchum
March 26, 1924 to June 22, 2003 Edna married Carl Ketchum who was stationed at the Pasco Naval Base during WWII She worked as a homemaker/mother (to her five daughters) and for a time with her husband in his TV repairs business. Agnes enjoyed golfing, gardening, reading and her family in her retirement. Tri-City Herald June 25, 2003
1942	George Reymore
August 1944 Killed In Service Submitted to website
1942	Zola Shattuck - Larsen
Submitted to website
1942	Leonard Beryl Shields
June 4, 1923 to October 14, 1973 Submitted to website
1942	Edward Smith
Submitted to website
1942	Herbert Allen Smith
Submitted to website
1942	Margaret Smith - Evett
Submitted to website
1942	Marie Traeger
Submitted to website
1942	Fred Watts
Submitted to website
1942	Glenn Wilgands
Submitted to website
1942	David Wright
Submitted to website
1943	Mary Boise - Czebotar
May 9, 1925 to February 4, 1999 Submitted to website
1943	Robert Borgen
March 25, 1925 to May 1, 1999 Submitted to website
1943	Russel E. Desgranges
January 29, 1925 to April 6, 2004 Russel was born in Kennewick and lived in the Tri-Cities until 1992; he died in Yuma, Arizona. He was a retired engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad. Tri-City Herald April 9, 2004
1943	Howard Keller
October 19, 1924 to November 2, 1998 Submitted to website
1943	Edith Keller - Weisz
December 18, 1924 to August 28, 2001 Submitted to website