Obituaries

James Walker Rich passed away on October 31, 2009 surrounded by family and friends. Jim was born on August 10, 1951 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Walker J. and Helen A. Rich. He was raised on a farm in Mackay, Idaho where he grew up working on cars and equipment, a passion...

Marlene E. Dick, 75, of West Richland, WA, passed away on October 30, 2009. Marlene was born in Indian Head, Saskatchewan, Canada on March 14, 1934 to Albert and Margaret Willerth. Always the adventurous spirit, after she acquired her degree as an R.N., she moved to...

Patricia Catherine Ryan Heckman of Pasco, WA died Friday, October 30th at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA after a short but hard-fought battle with lung cancer. She was surrounded throughout the day by friends and family. She was 67 years old. Pat was born...

Emery died at age 76 in his home in Richland on Wednesday afternoon, October 28, after losing his battle with leukemia, while his wife and daughter remained at his bedside. Hospice was a godsend and assisted with his comfort. Viewing will be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Monday,...

Audrey Lee Ulrich and Rafael Lee Ulrich were taken from us in a tragic auto accident on October 25. Rafael will be remembered as a loving and happy child. He lived every moment fully and intensely until sleep claimed him each night. He enjoyed bike riding, horses,...

Elizabeth J. Schwinberg Elizabeth was born November 11th, 1918 in Galva, IA. She moved as a small child to Denver, CO where she grew up, went to high school and attended nursing school at St. Joseph's Hospital. Becoming a registered nurse in 1940, in her early career...

Kim Long Kim Long, 41, of Pasco, WA, passed away on October 22, 2009 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Vancouver, WA on April 12, 1968 to Dwight and Susan Johnson. Kim is survived by her husband of 22 years Scott and their daughters Samantha 14...

Jeanne H. Clement Jeanne H. Clement, born October 13, 1948, returned home to her Heavenly Father peacefully at home October 21, 2009. Her sweet spirit, kindness, and example of selfless love and service will remain in our hearts forever. She will be missed by her...