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Aug
22
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4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
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23
Funeral service
10:00 a.m.
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201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
Send FlowersAug
23
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Viewing is scheduled for Friday, August 22, 2025 from 4-6p.m. at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Service on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 10a.m. also at Shaw & Sons Funeral Home. A Reception will follow the service in the greenside room. A Graveside Service will then be held at 1p.m. at West Hills Memorial Park.
This brief notice was provided to give family and friends a place to share memories and condolences. If a full obituary is prepared in the future, it will be posted here.
Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.shawandsons.com.
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Upcoming Events
Aug
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Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Shaw & Sons Funeral Home - Yakima
201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
Send FlowersAug
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10:00 a.m.
Shaw & Sons Funeral Home - Yakima
201 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA 98901
Send FlowersAug
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Services provided by
Shaw & Sons Funeral Home