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Wilma F. Kennedy, 70 of Yakima, WA, died on Wednesday December 23, 2009 in Yakima.
Wilma was born in Mabton, WA, and lived in the Yakima area all her life.
Survivors include her son, Marvin E. Kennedy of Yakima; and daughters, Debra Houben of Sedro Woolly, Dawn Kilby of Bow and Dennese Kennedy of Seattle.
A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Eagles Lodge in Toppenish.
Langevin-Mussetter is entrusted with the arrangements.

Audrey M. Schooley quietly passed away December 27, 2009.
Audrey was born February 15, 1926 in Parker Heights to Curtis and Ardis Fowler
Audrey married Bruce Schooley on December 23, 1942.
Audrey worked many years for Del Monte in Toppenish.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bruce Schooley, sister, Lorraine Conatser, and her son, Ron Schooley.
She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Bradford (John Bradford) of Ferndale; daughter, Wyoma Stewart of Dallas Texas, daughter in-law, Jackie Schooley of Seattle, sister, Veva Eichler of Yakima, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 2, 2009 at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Zillah.
In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to a charity of your choice.
Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
Valley Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Joseph P. Miller (73) of White Swan died at his home on Saturday January 2, 2010.
He was born in Wapato on April 26, 1936 to Morris Miller Sr. and Carrie Johnson, and was raised and educated in the valley and Seattle.
Joseph worked as a journeyman carpenter, and a fisherman all throughout the northwest.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita of White Swan; five sons, Dewey Miller of Auburn, Lowell Miller of Selah, Harold Miller of Toppenish, Brian "Walleye" Howell of White Swan and Andrew "Bear" Miller of Wapato; four daughters, Karen Miller-Marek, Jennifer Miller-Paul, Veronica Miller-Walluatum, and Pamela Miller all of White Swan; 98 grandchildren; two brothers, Sam Smartlowit of White Swan and Marcus Slome of Wapato; two sisters, Nancy Arquette of White Swan and Celia Buffalo of Toppenish; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dressing services will be at Colonial Funeral Home Monday, January 4, 2009. Overnight services were at the Toppenish Creek Longhouse with funeral services Tuesday, January 5, 2009 at sunrise at the longhouse with interment following at Methodist Cemetery in White Swan. Friends can send condolences at www.toppenishfunerals.com.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Donna F. Clements (66) of Yakima went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 29, 2009.
She was born in Tulsa, OK on November 23, 1943 to William and Verna (Cottrell) Ellison.
Donna was raised and educated in Naches and worked as a fruit sorter, waitress and as a housekeeper in the motel/hotel industry.
On March 2, 1962 she married Roy Clements in Gleed.
She is survived by her husband, Roy of Yakima; three children, Teresa Kroes of Yakima, William Clements of Yakima and Elizabeth Werner of Ellensburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Sam Ellison of Ellensburg and William Ellison of Yakima; two sisters, Rose Wageman of Pasco and Viola Greer of Auburn.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Jean and Lula.
Funeral services were Saturday January 2, 2010 at Colonial Funeral Home in Toppenish.
Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.