Oct 11, 2020

Joyce Anne Densmore, 87, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2020 from natural causes.  A private family graveside service will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Joyce was born June 27, 1933 in Seattle, growing up in Ballard where she later graduated from Ballard High School in 1951. She married...

Oct 9, 2020

Susan Jean “Sue” Wilson, 55, longtime Cle Elum resident, passed away at the University of Washington Medical Center on Friday, October 9, 2020 due to complications following heart surgery.  A memorial service will be live streamed starting at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 via the Facebook pages for both the Cle Elum Community Church and Johnston &...

Oct 9, 2020

Lyle Dean Matheson, 54, of Cle Elum, passed away at his home on Friday, October 9, 2020 following a courageous battle with cancer. Lyle viewed this battle as a “Win Win.” He would win if he beat it or would win if he went home to the Lord.  Private family services have been held.

Lyle was born...

Oct 6, 2020

Susan Lee Morrison was born on September 12, 1934 in Tacoma, Washington, the fourth of five children to Leland and Ruth Morrison. The family relocated to Ellensburg where she attended Badger Pocket School and Ellensburg Schools, then graduated from Tacoma High School in 1952 before moving back to the Kittitas Valley where she lived the rest of her life....

Sep 30, 2020

Surrounded by his family, Juan José "John" Uribe, loving father and husband, was called home to God on September 30, 2020 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

John was born to Hipolito Uribe and Constantina Landia in Morga, Bizkaia, Spain.  He was the fourth of five children.  In his youth, John worked on his family’s small farm,...

Sep 28, 2020

Michael Andrew Kennedy, 44, of Cle Elum, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following a tragic accident.  Private family services have been held and a celebration of Mike’s life is being planned for the spring.

Mike was born on February 12, 1976 in Edmonds, Washington to Ann Philipp &...

Sep 25, 2020

David Anthony Rossi, 66, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Dave was born on April 30, 1954, in Lander, Wyoming. He was the youngest of four children born to Charles & Betty (Newinger) Rossi.  He grew up in Lander, and when he was 16, he...

Sep 25, 2020

Derek Nelson Pike, 58, went riding into the sunset to be with the Lord on September 25, 2020.  Viewing for family and friends will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Johnston & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, also at the funeral home with...

Sep 15, 2020

Evelyn Jane Underwood, 90, longtime Cle Elum area resident, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be held and Evelyn will be laid to rest at the Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.

Evelyn was born on July 27, 1930 in Emmons County, North Dakota, the middle...

Sep 10, 2020

Rodney Spencer Hart, 72, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. A private family gathering to celebrate Rod’s life will be held in Puyallup, Washington. A celebration of Rod’s life is also planned for Ellensburg with those details to be announced.

Rod was born on September...

Sep 9, 2020

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Allen G. Seagraves passed away at the age of 47. He fought with health issues for several years, and God called him home.

Allen was born on September 11th, 1972 in Modesto, CA to Gary Seagraves and Joy Faye Cates. On August 21st, 1993, he married the love of his life, Darlene...

Sep 7, 2020

Pamela Jean Henshaw, 74, longtime beloved resident of Cle Elum, passed away at her home on Monday, September 7, 2020.  A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Attendees are asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing based on households.

Pam...

Sep 6, 2020

Cristi S. Eaton, 72, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2020.  A private family graveside service will be held at the High Valley Cemetery.

Cristi was born on May 8, 1948 in Spokane, Washington, the oldest of four children born to K. C. & Inez (Polenske) Stack.  She grew up in...

Sep 3, 2020

Eleanor Ann (Haberman) Gray, 88, a lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away at her home on Thursday, September 3, 2020 with her son and daughter by her side.  A private family service will be held and Eleanor will be laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Eleanor was born on May 12, 1932 in Grandview, Washington. She was...

Sep 2, 2020

Charles Larry Firkins, 84, of Ellensburg, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.  A Celebration of Life is being planned for next spring.

Larry was born on May 9, 1936 in Rupert, Idaho, the middle of ten children born to Wilford & Vardella (Hughes) Firkins.  He grew up in Rupert and attended the local...

Aug 27, 2020

Jordan Hanson, 24, of Ellensburg, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle due to injuries and complications from a car accident in late July.

Jordan was born on December 21, 1995 in Monroe, Washington to Joel Hanson and Jessica “Star” Burns.  He was raised in the Ellensburg-Kittitas communities, attending elementary...

Aug 26, 2020

Pauline “Paulie” (Barich) Smith, aged 91, passed away on August 26, 2020 due to complications after a stroke. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held for the family and Paulie will be laid to rest at St. Barbara’s Cemetery in Roslyn.

Paulie was born on January 20, 1929, the tenth child of Vance and Paulina...

Aug 25, 2020

Fern Marie Hamblen, 97, formerly of Ellensburg, passed away on August 25, 2020 at the Mt. St. Vincent Care Center in West Seattle.  A private family service will be held and Fern will be laid to rest at the IOOF Cemetery in Ellensburg.  Viewing for family and friends will be Friday, September 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m....

Aug 22, 2020

Thomas Melvin Darrow, aka “Pops”, 84, formerly of South Cle Elum, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, Washington.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Attendees are asked to please wear a mask and maintain social...

Aug 17, 2020

Charlot was peacefully called home to her Lord and Savior on August 17, 2020. She was born to John and Alta Van Belle in Mabton, Washington on January 25, 1928.  Charlot was preceded in death by son Kelly (Patti), her parents, sister Betty, and brothers John and Jim.  Surviving are her husband of nearly 73 years, Frank; sons Casey...