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Linda Perry Obituary
Linda was born on March 8, 1954 to Sam and Mary Wakasugi in Weiser, Idaho. The family moved to Yakima in July 1963. After Linda graduated from West Valley High School in 1972, she went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Joe Perry, at Ahtanum Pioneer Church. Linda and Joe have two daughters, Jillian and Tiana.
Linda was hardworking, generous, empathetic, and unwavering in her faith throughout her entire life. She loved her family, her pets and the Oregon Coast. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Linda was predeceased by her father Sam Wakasugi, and her sisters Jody Hillier and Robin Dinsmore. She is survived by her husband Joe Perry, daughters Jillian Perry and Tiana Johnson (spouse Nate), her granddaughter Lake Johnson, her mother Mary Wakasugi-Chadwick, siblings Sam Wakasugi Jr., Dale Wakasugi and Sandy Harvey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at Ahtanum Pioneer Church on April 20th at 11 o'clock in the morning. Please wear something pink, Linda's favorite color, to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Yakima Valley Pet Rescue or the Yakima Humane Society, as Linda had a soft spot for animals and rescued many pets throughout her life.
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Cindy Flake
April 27, 2024
May all of your fond memories of Linda be the treasures that you hold close at heart forever. With sincere sympathy for your loss,
Cindy Flake
(OVS)
Nicole Evans
April 19, 2024
Growing up as one of Jillians' closest friends, I was at the Perry house A LOT and Linda was like a 2nd mother to me.
Some of my favorite memories of Linda include going on many vacations with her, Joe, Jillian, and Tiana. Some of the places they took me to: Cannon Beach, Wapato Point at Lake Chelan, camping at NACO, Las Vegas, and Mexico.
No one is able to talk about Linda without mentioning how pretty she was, her smile was warm and welcoming, not to mention her makeup always classy and beautiful.
She was also beautiful on the inside, welcoming many people into her home over the years, both family and friends, and everyone felt welcomed and attended to by Linda. She is a great hostess, very giving and sweet, and no detail was overlooked at any event she held.
She kept her home immaculately clean despite having her own career, 2 kids, and usually multiple cats and dogs to care for.
She also was one of the best cooks I have ever seen. Everything, and I do mean EVERYTHING she made tasted like the best version of that dish you ever had. She was pretty much amazing as a person.
Linda and I bonded over our shared love of animals, I loved all her pets over the years, both cats and dogs, and would house sit when they went out of town. She treated her animals like family.
I love Linda and I will always remember her fondly
RITA GERMUNSON
April 15, 2024
Linda was beautiful. I worked with Linda at the City of Yakima Finance Department. Linda always had a special place in my heart. She was a wonderful person. My sincere sympathy to Joe and his family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rita Germunson
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Betsy Thompson Rider
April 11, 2024
For one thing, Linda´s beauty. She also always dressed so nicely. I remember she received the award for Best Dressed as a Senior. Linda was also so kind. I know she will be greatly missed. Betsy
Dawn Van Horn ( Chappel )
April 10, 2024
We grew up in the same neighborhood as the Wakasugi family, whom were a wonderful family. Linda also worked with my Dad, Walt Chappel, in the Yakima City Treasurer´s office. I´m so sorry for your loss of Linda... loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. May the Lord bless and sustain you all.
Lorena Gallegos
April 8, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jean Mary Erdeli
April 6, 2024
As next door neighbors Linda and I mostly communicated through cooking! I made her and Joe soup and she made us the most delicious cookies in the world! Made with love and beauty
Pat & Diana Swanick
April 6, 2024
Joe -
We send our sincere condolences and prayers for Linda and your entire family. May she rest in peace.
Ron and Dorothy Travis
April 5, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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