Eva E. Nafie, a long time resident of Prosser, passed away Tuesday June 18, 2002, at Sun Terrace Assisted Living.

Eva was born in the Spokane area January 21, 1933.  She spent her youth growing up in and around Davenport, WA where she attended school and eventually went to beauty school.

In 1954, she married L. D. Hall and move to the Tri-Cities where their 7 children were born.  She spent most of her life in the Benton/Franklin county area as a homemaker and mother, later enjoying watching her grandchildren grow.

Eva was a very kind and compassionate lady always sending cards both to cheer or comfort given the situation.  She was very creative with her hands.  Many will remember her beautiful crochet work as she often made doilies for gifts.

She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Prosser and enjoyed the fellowship and Bible studies the church offered.  She appreciated God’s great gifts such as the trees, flowers and the beach.

Eva is survived by 5 of her children, Dalene S. Welch, Frank M. Hall, Bonnie I. Clausen, Steven E. Hall and Anna M. Smith; 12 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 3 brothers, Bob Hollis, Jack Hollis and Eldred Hollis; and 4 sisters, Ilene Johnston, Patty Greggory, Donna McDowell and Carol Pring.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Nafie, her parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters and 2 children, Terry A. Hall and Deena Ray Carnahan.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 24, 2002, at 1:00 p.m. at Einan’s Funeral Home.  Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Eva’s memory to Lower Valley Hospice, 3920 Outlook Rd. Sunnyside, WA 98944 or Lutheran Church Messiah, Missouri Synod, 801 Luther LN, Prosser, WA 99350.

God bless you Mother, today, tomorrow … always!

Time can only add to a mother’s kindness and worth And years can only prove that she’s the dearest one on earth! Helen Stiner Rice

We love you Mom!