Washington

Wangeman, Minnie Myrtle Prater – Obituary

Funeral services will be Monday at Greens Funeral Home, Bellevue for Mrs. Minnie Wangeman, former Ellensburg resident who died at her home on Mercer Island Tuesday [November 4, 1958]. She was a long-time resident of Ellensburg, having come here in the early 1880s with her parents, the Felix Praters, and lived here until 10 years ago when she went to live with her son, Dr. C. P. Wangeman in the coast. She was born in Missouri [Ellensburg, WA], October 19, 1876. She is survived by her son, Dr. Wangeman, a daughter, Mrs. Harold Murley of Dearborn, Mich.; a stepson Max … Read more

Prater, Norma Noble – Obituary

Norma Prater, 91, former Hanson Road resident, died Wednesday [February 14, 1979] at a local nursing home. She was born June 28, 1887, in Leadville, Colo. She was awarded a scholarship in the field of medicine, science or law to the University of Colorado at Denver, but was unable to accept the scholarship and went into teaching for several years prior to her marriage. She came to Ellensburg in 1908 from Colorado, and she and Jess Prater were married in Ellensburg on Feb. 14, 1915. They farmed on the west side, retiring in 1951, but continued to live there until … Read more

Prater, Jess C. – Obituary

Jess C. Prater, 90, died Friday [February 28, 1975] at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital. A native son of pioneer parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Prater, he was born Dec. 24, 1884 on his parents’ farm on the Westside. A farmer all his life, he ranched on the Hanson Road for many years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Noble Prater. The celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on February 14. Other survivors include two sons, William of Tacoma, and Gene of Ellensburg; two daughters, Marjorie Williamson of Seattle and Myrna Halvorsen of Bellevue; a sister, Mrs. … Read more

Noble, Louis – Obituary

Louis Noble, 78, retired mail carrier of the Kittitas Valley, passed away early Wednesday morning [August 27, 1930] following a long illness. He was born June 5, 1852 in Cleveland, Ohio, and was marred to Miss Addie M. Huntley on December 5, 1880. The couple came to this valley in 1908. Mr. Noble was a rural mail carrier–seven years of which were on route one–for over ten years after which he retired to his small valley farm. His death is deeply grieved by the many farmers and friends to whom he delivered mail daily for a number of years. He … Read more

Noble, Addie M. Huntley – Obituary

Mrs. Addie Noble, 78, a resident of Ellensburg since 1908, died Saturday evening [June 14, 1941] here. She had been ill for 10 days. Mrs. Noble was born at LaHarte, Ohio, July 4, 1862. She was married to Louis Noble in Colorado on December 5, 1880. Her husband, who died some time ago, was a postman here. Three daughters survive her. They are Mrs. Pearl Clinesmith and Mrs. Norma Prater both of Ellensburg and Mrs. Hallie Tallman, Seattle. There are 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. from the Honeycutt Chapel. Burial was … Read more

Michels, Mabel Anita Yocom – Obituary

Oregon Funeral Notice -Michels–At Milwaukie, Or., Feb. 23, Mabel Anita Michels, aged 26 years, beloved wife of Martin L. Michels, mother of Beatrice Louise Michels. The remains will be forwarded this Tuesday morning by the F. S. Dunning, Inc., 414 East Alder, to Ellensburg, Wash., for services and interment. [IOOF Cemetery] Mrs. Martin Mitchell [Michels] died at her home in Portland [Clackamas Co. not Multnomah Co.] Monday morning. The remains were shipped to Ellensburg and funeral services were held at the home of her uncle, B. A. Gault, yesterday afternoon, Rev. Lux officiating. Mrs. Mitchell was born and raised in … Read more

McDonald, Nancy Davis Bailes – Obituary

Death early Thursday called Mrs. Nancy McDonald at her home on 14th and Walnut streets. She was over 80 years of age and had spent 43 of these as a resident of Ellensburg. Her husband, J. W. McDonald, died many years ago [April 21, 1917], but she is survived by the following relatives: Mrs. A. H. Berry of this city, a daughter; A. W. Bailes of this city, and Archie McDonald, Rio Vista, Calif., sons; a brother, A. V. Davis of Oregon City, and four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Klum of Scapoose, Ore.; Mrs. Ruth Sherman, Oregon City; Mrs. Lizzie Russell … Read more

Fetters, Eliza Ann Enochs – Obituary

Mrs. Eliza Ann Fetters, 78, died this morning [January 1, 1918] at 8:30 o’clock at her home. Mrs. Fetters was born in Illinois and came to Kittitas County in 1883, having lived here ever since. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Estella M. Elliott of Seattle and Mrs. Orland Thorp, of Twin Falls, Idaho; five sons, Carl B., Horatio S., Freeman, Joe and Ernest Fetters. The funeral will be from the home tomorrow at 2:30. Rev. W. B. Young will conduct the service, and the body will be buried in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Cooke, Jay – Obituary

The people of this community were surprised and shocked to learn that Jay Cooke had died Monday [July 22, 1907] night at his home about twelve miles northeast of town. He only took to his bed last Saturday, but he was unable to combat the fearful ailment—gall stones—and passed away as stated. The young man was a native of the valley and few farmers were better known. He was of a genial disposition, industrious and temperate in his habits, and his death is a distinct loss to the community. He leaves a wife and two children. Interment will be at … Read more

Cooke, Guy Wolford – Obituary

Funeral services will be held here Wednesday afternoon for Guy W. Cooke, 64, Ellensburg native and prominent Kittitas Valley cattlemen who died of a heart attack Saturday morning [December 17, 1955] at his home in the Wilson Creek area. Cooke was Kittitas County Cattleman of the Year in 1953. The services will be held at 2 o’clock at the First Methodist Church with Rev. Miller C. Lovett officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. The family requests that those who desire to send remembrances in lieu of flowers make memorial contributions to the Heart Fund. Six first cousins will … Read more

Clymer, Doris Schnebly – Obituary

Doris Schnebly Clymer, 99, of Issaquah, Washington, died Sunday May 18, 2008 after a short illness. She was born April 3, 1909, in Ellensburg, Washington to Joseph Jay and Elizabeth Barnhart Schnebly. Her early years were spent on the family ranch which was located in the Fairview District, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse. After graduating from Ellensburg High School, Doris went on to study History and English at Washington State College (now WSU), where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1931. In 1932, Doris married high school sweetheart and artist John Ford Clymer. Over the 58 years of their … Read more

Byam, Susan Mariah Yocom – Obituary

Mrs. Susan Yocum [Yocom] died at the home of her son, Alva, three miles west of town at the advanced age of 79 years, Sunday [December 25, 1909]. She had lived in the valley since 1876. She was loved and esteemed by a host of friends. The following appeared about three months later: IN MEMORY OF GRANDMA YOCUM On Christmas Day, 1909, this good pioneer woman died. She was born on the other side of the continent in hearing of the restless flow of Atlantic’s wave; born in the very heart of education, culture, and refinement; born in the city … Read more

Bilyeu, Byron – Obituary

Byron Bilyeu, 74, of Kingston, died Sunday at his home. Funeral services will be in Albany, Ore. He was born on Aug. 26, 1896 in Scio, Ore. He was a retired carpenter from the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a member of Junction City Lodge No. 128, F&AM; and the Multnomah Chapter No. 1, Royal Arch Masons of Salem, Ore. Mr. Bilyeu had lived in Kitsap County for the past eight years and is survived by his wife, Nellie Bilyeu, of the family home; and a brother, George D. Bilyeu of Lebanon, Ore. Local arrangements are under the direction of … Read more

McLaughlin, Mary Alice Josephine Lee Findley – Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine McLaughlin, Seattle resident 51 years, who died Tuesday [March 14, 1944] in a hospital, will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow in the White Funeral Home. The Rev. Charles Williams will officiate. Mrs. McLaughlin, 84 years old, was born in Iowa. She was the widow of Edward D. McLaughlin. She lived with her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Keller, 2121 – 41st Ave. SW. [First husband was Robert Findley who died 1885] Surviving also are a grandson, Sergeant. Robert G. Keller, United States Army; a granddaughter, Mrs. Frances Steedman, and a great grandson, Gary Steedman, all of … Read more

Ormsby, Edith Pearl Roberts – Obituary

A resident of Kent for the past four years, Edith Pearl Ormsby, died at the Franciscan Health Care Center, Enumclaw, on Thursday, August 11 [1994]. She was 90. Born July 28, 1904 at Pine, Idaho, to Llewellyn and Cordelia (Warner) Roberts, she was reared and attended schools there. She also met her husband, George William Ormsby there and married him October 8, 1924 at Mountain Home, Idaho. They lived in Nampa, Idaho, where they had a dairy ranch. They moved to Winlock the to Chehalis, where they lived for 10 years before moving to Kent. Her husband died June 10, … Read more

Nealis, Martha Shelton – Obituary

B. M. Shelton of Ellensburg has received word of the death of his sister, Mrs. Martha Nealis, 92, Saturday morning in Seattle [October 25, 1941], at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. T. Gott. Mrs. Nealis and Mr. and Mrs. Gott will be remembered by may friends in Ellensburg, where they lived for 17 years before moving to Seattle in 1923. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Seattle. Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Hewitt, John – Obituary

At Argo Station, August 26, 1905, John Hewitt, aged 70 years. Funeral from the Renton Episcopal church, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Friends invited to attend. Interment at the Renton Cemetery under direction of the Bonney-Watson Co. Seattle Daily Times, August 27, 1905 Contributed by: Shelli Steedman

Storey, Emma Jane Hewitt – Obituary

Mrs. Emma J. Storey, 88, a Seattle resident 63 years, died yesterday [October 15, 1951] in a hospital. She had been ill for two years. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow in the Butterworth Chapel with burial in Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Storey, widow of a pioneer King County miner, George C. Storey, was born in Sparland, Ill. She came to Seattle in 1888. Mrs. Storey was a member of Ridgeley Rebekah Lodge No. 6, and the Pioneer Association of Washington State. For many years Mrs. Storey was a well-known figure at the annual picnic of old timers … Read more

Storey, George Charles – Obituary

Funeral services for George C. Storey, Sr., 80 years old, of 1136 W. 64th St., will be held at 2 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at E. R. Butterworth & Sons Funeral Parlor. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant. Mr. Storey, a retired coal miner, was born in Viola, Ill. He had lived in Seattle fifty-three years. Survivors include the widow, Emma Jane; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Cooke, Mrs. Alice McIntyre, Mrs. Blanche Hyde, all of Seattle, and Mrs. Daisy Cooke, Ellensburg, and three sons, William W. and John M. Storey, both Seattle, and George C. Storey, Jr., Elk City, Idaho. Mr. … Read more

Storey, Edna L. – Obituary

Nov. 11, 1900 – Nov. 27, 1989. Beloved mother of Marian Reeves, Seattle; Elaine Carleton, Vashon Island; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Memorial service Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1989, 2 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church (Green Lake), 7400 Woodlawn Ave. N. E. Seattle Times, December 3, 1989 Contributed by: Shelli Steedman