Daryel Charles “Pete” Zutter, of Toppenish passed away March 8, 2010 at the home he shared with his wife of 60 years.
Pete was born in Olema, WA on September 1, 1918, to Charles and Mattie (Frazier) Zutter.
 He lived and worked most of his life in Toppenish, but as a young boy he and his family lived in Polson, MT.
He worked for Yakima Golding Hop Farms for 13 years, U & I Sugar Refinery, and operated his own small engine repair and lawn mower shop for many years in Toppenish.
Pete served in the Army Co. L-109th Infantry in WW2 from 1942-1945.
He loved deer hunting with his sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew and salmon fishing at Westport and Drano Lake with his buddy Cliff.
He rode with the Toppenish Outlaws horse club.
Pete is survived by his wife, Nina (Carrell), daughter Rosanne Brackney of Zillah and son Regan Zutter of Hooper, UT. Also many in-laws, nieces and nephews, including JoAnn (Bob) Bell of Toppenish and Cyndi (Mike) Merryman of Zillah, and Butch (Jan) Williams of Montana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Gail Zutter and Vicki Lynn (Zutter) Counts, brothers Lewis and Lowell Eugene (Gene) Zutter and sister Phyllis (Carl) Williams.
We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to Dottie and the volunteers with Memorial Hospital Transitions, Memorial Hospice care nurse Sarah, Olga and caregivers, Lower Valley nurse Cheryl and to Chaplain Lori for their support and guidance that helped make Pete’s last days comfortable and ours less sorrowful.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Yakima Human Society, your choice of local pet rescues, or the Toppenish Mural Society would be appreciated.
Services to be held at a later date.

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.

Cleo A. Voorhies (92) of Selah died on Monday May 19, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born in Datto, AR on August 28, 1915 to Steve and Louvenia (Moore) Harper. She was raised and educated in Arkansas and in 1950 moved to the Yakima Valley. In 1965 Cleo and her husband moved to Zillah where they owned and operated an orchard. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, picnics and bbq’s. She was part of a gospel singing group that sang on the radio on Sunday mornings. She was a member of the Church of God. Cleo is survived by three children, Jim Voorhies of Naches, Linda Stillwaugh of Selah and Jerry Voorhies of Paterson; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; one son, Denny in 1971 and nine siblings. Graveside services will be held on Friday May 23, 2008 at 10AM at the Zillah City Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to www.toppenishfunerals.com. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James J. Peter Jr. of Parker

Gloria Zaragoza

July 27, 1930-May 4, 2008

Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandma and great-grandma. She was married to Roger Zaragoza for 50 years.  She enjoyed gardening, dancing, and family gatherings.         

Gloria was born in Worland, Wyoming to Lus and Victor Gonzales.  She was raised in Wapato, WA and moved to Seattle, WA in 1956.  She left behind her husband Roger Zaragoza, children Manuel Valenzuela, Roger Jr. Zaragoza, Rachel Zaragoza, grandchildren Miguel Valenzuela, Roger III Zaragoza, Maria Valenzuela, Christopher McGee, Riley Zaragoza, and great grandchild Neveah Zaragoza.                

She also has a numerous amount of brothers and sisters from the Gonzales family of Wapato, WA.

She is preceded in death by her parents Victor and Lus Gonzales, siblings Molly Perez, Phyllis Arevalo, Lupe Marquez, Jerry Gonzales, and son Michael Valenzuela.     

A memorial was held on May 10, 2008 in Seattle, WA.