Gordon Merritt Meacham

Gordon Merritt Meacham, 90, of Royal City and Moxee, WA, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, in Wenatchee, WA. Mr. Meacham was born in Lapwai, fifth of the seven children of Sylvia (Doak) and Merritt Meacham. Gordon was a cattle rancher and farmer in both the Moxee and Royal City areas for many years. Survivors include his wife, Willamae Meacham of Royal City; two daughters, Ann Meacham and Sylvia Wallen, both of Gig Harbor, WA; and a son, Alonzo Meacham of Moxee.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Royal City Church of the Nazarene, 200 Calla Loop in Royal City. A luncheon reception for everyone will be held afterward at the Royal City Community Center at the Royal City Golf Course, 13702 Dodson Road South, Royal City. Feel free to wear your favorite blue jeans and cowgirl/boy shirt. Memorials can be made to Tree of Life (formerly Terrace Heights) Lutheran Church, 410 N. 37th Street, Yakima, WA, 98901; Royal City United Methodist Church, 316 Daisy, Royal City, WA, 99357; Construction for Change, 5525 16th Ave NE, Seattle, Washington 98105; American Cancer Society; or an organization of your choice.

Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book and read a more detailed tribute at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones-Betts Funeral Home in Wenatchee.