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Obituaries

Stanley L. (Stan)  Gray, Sr.

Stanley L. (Stan) Gray, Sr.

Nov 5, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Stanley L. Gray, Sr. will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with burial and military honors to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening also at the church.  Mr. Gray, a longtime Ellensburg resident and business...

Lee Roy Gerean

Lee Roy Gerean

Nov 4, 2019

Lee Roy Gerean, 81, longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital.  Private family services will be held.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Lee's family.

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Nov 2, 2019

Our dear mother, Jean Smith (nee Lucille Jeanette Pugh) passed from our midst on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Lake Ridge Care Center in Moses Lake, Washington at the age of 94.

Mom was born on May 25, 1925 in Moscow, Idaho to Lawrence R. & Margaret (Smock) Pugh and grew up during a blessed childhood...

Richard Henry (Rich)  Baker, Jr.

Richard Henry (Rich) Baker, Jr.

Nov 1, 2019

Richard Henry “Rich” Baker, Jr. passed away suddenly on November 1, 2019 at 67 years of age. He was born February 3, 1952 to Richard H Baker Sr. and Jean (Keesler) Baker at the Great Lakes Naval Station in Illinois. After his father’s military service, the family returned to their home in Santa Cruz, California.

Rich graduated...

Robert M. Envick

Robert M. Envick

Oct 30, 2019

Memorial services for Robert M. “Bob” Envick will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home with burial and military honors to follow at the High Valley Cemetery.  Dr. Envick, a longtime Ellensburg resident and professor at CWU, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October...

Jacob P. Kooy

Jacob P. Kooy

Oct 27, 2019

Jacob P. Kooy, 78, of Ellensburg, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Jacob's family.

Curtis L. Welch

Curtis L. Welch

Oct 26, 2019

Curtis L. Welch, 70, of Moses Lake, passed away from natural causes while hunting in the Manastash area on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg.

Mildred A. Carter

Mildred A. Carter

Oct 26, 2019

Mildred A. Carter, 95, lifetime Ellensburg resident, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.  Private family services will be held.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Mildred's family.

H. William "Bill" Torkelson, Jr.

H. William "Bill" Torkelson, Jr.

Oct 24, 2019

Henry William "Bill" Torkelson, Jr., 73, of Roslyn, passed away at his home on October 24, 2019.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg.

Carole Rae (Hansen)  Pritchett

Carole Rae (Hansen) Pritchett

Oct 20, 2019

Funeral services for Carole Rae (Hansen) Pritchett will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 808 S. Magnolia Street in Ellensburg with burial to follow at High Valley Cemetery.  Viewing will be one hour prior to the funeral in the Relief Society Room and a reception will...

George Rominger

George Rominger

Oct 18, 2019

George Rominger, a longtime Ellensburg resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 18, 2019. Over the years, he kept his age a secret. Even his children didn’t know how old he was.

Born to Robert and Ethel Rominger in Everett, Washington, George moved to Ellensburg as a young man over 7 decades...

Leroy Edward (Roy)  Miller

Leroy Edward (Roy) Miller

Oct 12, 2019

Local businessman and all-around fun-loving character, LeRoy Edward “Roy” Miller passed away at home on October 12, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Mercer Creek Church with a dessert reception to follow. Attendees are encouraged to wear red plaid flannel shirts.

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John L. Vifian

John L. Vifian

Oct 12, 2019

John Louis Vifian, 91, longtime Ellensburg resident and retired Professor of English at Central Washington University, passed away on Saturday morning, October 12, 2019, at his home in Ellensburg.  A memorial celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Steward & Williams Funeral Home. Please bring an anecdote, tribute, or funny story to share....

Cherrie L. Muir

Cherrie L. Muir

Oct 5, 2019

Cherrie L. Muir, 78, of Ellensburg, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2019 following a battle with bladder cancer.  She faced the end with courage, grace and gusto that we should all endeavor to achieve.  A potluck style Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. at the...

Patricia Ann Young

Patricia Ann Young

Sep 30, 2019

Patricia Ann Young, 83, of Yakima, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Chandler House in Yakima.  No formal services are planned at this time.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Patricia's family.

Lawrence Kevin Brown

Lawrence Kevin Brown

Sep 30, 2019

Lawrence Kevin Brown, 66, of Ellensburg, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at the Kittitas Valley Hospital in Ellensburg.  No formal services are planned.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory of Ellensburg has been entrusted with caring for Kevin's family.

Robert J. (Bob)  Beador

Robert J. (Bob) Beador

Sep 30, 2019

Robert J. "Bob" Beador, 69, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Cottage in the Meadow in Yakima surrounded by his loving family.  At his request, no public services will be held.  Steward & Williams Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with caring for Bob's family.

Carolyn (Groeschell)  Nelson-Koch

Carolyn (Groeschell) Nelson-Koch

Sep 26, 2019

A graveside service for Carolyn (Groeschell) Nelson-Koch will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Laurel Hill Memorial Park in Cle Elum.  Mrs. Koch, a native of Cle Elum, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 in Puyallup at the age of 82.

Carolyn was born on September 22, 1937 to Joseph &...

Terry Lee Treadwell

Terry Lee Treadwell

Sep 25, 2019

On Wednesday, September 25, 2019 Terry Treadwell, Husband of 47 years to Casey and Dad to Christy, passed away at the age of 67.  Terry was born and raised in Seattle to Lee and Marge Treadwell.At the age of 19, Terry married Casey and joined the USAF. After serving four years in the military, he returned to Washington and...

Hubert A. Schmitt

Hubert A. Schmitt

Sep 23, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Hubert A. Schmitt will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Ellensburg with vault interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  Viewing will precede the Mass starting at 9:00 a.m. and all are invited to a reception back at the church following the committal service. ...

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