ALICE CLEMENTINE BAZE ORTH

Smith Funeral Home LTD and Crematory

Alice Clementine Baze Orth began her active life on November 11, 1921, in Caldwell, Idaho. She was the second of eight children born to Charles Albert (Bert) and Mabel Lucille Baze. She attended Outlook Elementary School and graduated from Sunnyside High School. As an athletic young woman, she enjoyed gymnastics, loved to swim, rode as a jockey in Bickleton and Ellensburg horse races and played baseball while employed at Boeing during World War II.

Alice's work career also included bookkeeping, serving as a reporter for the Sunnyside Sun, 27 years as a dental assistant for Earl Ledingham and 10 years as a clerk for Walker's Hardware.

After she married the love of her life, Walter John Orth, they enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, playing cards, serving our Lord Jesus Christ together at the then Outlook Church of the Brethren, attending local sports events, as well as hosting numerous dinners for large groups of friends and relatives.

Her exceptional service as a volunteer was exhibited in 18 years as a Cub Scout den mother. The Boy Scouts of America acknowledged this service by awarding her the highest Scouting award given to a woman, the Silver Fawn Award. For years, Alice also faithfully shared her time and talents as a youth camp counselor at Camp Koinonia, Sunday School teacher, deaconess, church clerk, choir participant, children's club leader, 23-year supporter of Outlook PTA and Booster Club, and member of the Outlook Grange. She loved visiting with lifelong friends at Jr. Indelook Club, TOPS and Monday morning coffee club gatherings. Her delightful poems and creative craft projects brought smiles to many faces.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Walt Orth; her parents, Bert and Mabel Baze; and her brothers, Melvin, Earl and Kenny Baze.

She is tremendously loved and missed already by the family members who remain: her 6 children: Melody (Bill) Allen of Sunnyside, WA; Dr. Richard (Judy) Orth of Estacada, Oregon; Terry (Sherry) Orth of Tieton, WA; James (Frances) Orth of Benton City, WA; Barry (Karen) Orth of Benton City, WA; and Scott (Danette) Orth of Daleville, Alabama; 18 grandchildren: Trey (Laura) Allen, Lance (Jodi) Allen, Dr. Matthew (Liz) Orth, Dr. Brian (Andra) Orth, Rebecca (Steve) Scott, Erin (Braden) Hamilton, Kristen (Zach) Hursh, Tiffany Orth, T. J. (Jody) Orth, Morgan (Pete) Morton, Gina (Daniel ) Warner, Karly Orth, Tiffany (Chris) Pond, Nicole Green, Joshua Green, Nichole (John ) Gustafson, Tara Orth, Samantha Orth; 21 great-grandchildren: Aidan, Hudson, Luke, Jack, Julia, Carter, Abigail, Jackson, Rylee, Landon, Henry, Cami, Brenden, Tarren, Ashlyn, Wyatt, Kase, Kie, Jaqueline, Caidence, and Natalie; her brothers, Joe (Beverly) Baze and Carl (Alice) Baze, and sisters, Bertie Howry and Ellen (Ralph) Burwell.

Viewing and visitation will be held Wednesday, 10/20/10, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, Sunnyside.

Friends are invited to join us for her funeral service Thursday, October 21st at 10:30 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home, as we honor the memory of Alice/Mother/Mom/ Sister/Aunt/Grandma/GreatMaMa/G.G.

Memorial donations may be given to Outlook Community Christian Church or Life Options.

Those wishing to sign Alice's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com.