Jason L. Umtuch (67) of Toppenish died at Toppenish Community Hospital on Wednesday May 7, 2008. He was born in Parker to Reuben and Rosella (Hypier) Umtuch on February 3, 1941. He was raised and educated in the Yakima Valley. He worked for Mt. Adams Furniture Factory, was a diesel mechanic and most recently worked as a maintenance worker for AAOA retiring in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, scaffold fishing on the local rivers, and playing pool. Jason was a member of the Yakama Nation and the Washut religion. He is survived by his wife, Delores Armour of Toppenish; four sons, Sid Umtuch of Toppenish, Darryl Armour of Toppenish, Hillard Howard Jr. and Jared Sampson both of Wapato; two daughters, Verona Selam of Toppenish and Denise Littlebull of Wapato; 22 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Sanchey of White Swan; niece and nephew, Rosella and Joseph Sanchey. Jason was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Kevin Umtuch; one daughter, Carrie goudy; two sisters, Chemima Umtuch and Charmaine Sanchey.

Dressing services will be held on Thursday at 11AM at Colonial Funeral Home with overnight services at the family home Thursday evening. Overnight services will be Friday at the Toppenish Longhouse with the funeral procession leaving at 7AM Saturday May 10, 2008 for the Umtuch-Logie Cemetery south of Toppenish. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.