Valerie Lynn (Winsor) Wilson, 66, passed away peacefully on March 26^th, 2018 in Richland, WA. Valerie shared 48 years of marriage with Monte Wilson.

Valerie was born and raised in Yakima, WA. Valerie was Laurence and Tillie (Matilda) Winsor’s 7^th child. Valerie had 3 brothers Richard Bender, Don Bender and Larry Winsor and 4 sisters Carolyn (Bender) Baker, Carlene (Bender) Williams, Shirley (Bender) Bazer, and Loretta (Winsor) Mix. Valerie graduated Davis High School in 1970.

Valerie and Monte were married Nov 1, 1969 in Yakima. Raised their 3 children; Michele (Wilson) Schmitt, Ali Wilson and Ryan Wilson in Pasco, WA. Valerie was blessed with 9 grandchildren; Heather Zacher, Cassidy Wilson, Bree Schmitt, Nicole Murphy, Archer Wilson, Nicholas Schmitt, Natalie Wilson, Kira Wilson and Chloe Wilson.

Valerie a very talented woman loved crafts, gardening, and sewing. Her passion for sewing led her to open her own business as a seamstress. She retired after 25+ years. She was also classroom mom, enjoyed bowling, camping, travel, and family time.

She is preceded in death by her mother Matilda (Tillie) Zueger Winsor, father Laurence Winsor, and brother Richard Bender.

Valerie’s Celebration of Life will be held on April 14^th, 2018 at 2 PM, Kennewick Seventh Day Adventist Church 7105 W 10^th Ave, Kennewick, Wa 99336