Vivian Vetter-Gama

Vivian, 83, died March 25, 2023, in Kennewick, Washington. Please join us on Saturday, June 17, 2023, to celebrate Vivian's life. Her memorial service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 616 E. Juniper St., Othello Washington with a Rosary prayer service at 1:30 p.m., and a Funeral Mass at 2 p.m. After the service, the family invites everyone to join them at the Othello Eagles, 127 E. Larch St., Othello, Washington to share in a memorial reception and luncheon that will be held from 3 until 6 p.m.

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Samuel Grigg

Samuel Parley Grigg, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Lakeview Home Care in Moses Lake. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 24, 2015 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Rose Street Chapel. Burial will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery in Moses Lake. Robert Boston of the LDS 3rd ward will officiate. President Reid Baker of the Moses Lake, Washington Stake will preside. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at the church on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com

Betty Jean Jenkins

Betty Jean Jenkins of Othello, Washington passed away on Aug. 27, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Duchesne County, Utah on March 12, 1928. Betty graduated from Roosevelt High School. She was married to Edward “Jay” Jenkins on May 27, 1944. They enjoyed 60 years of marriage and had five children. Jay passed away May 29, 2004. Betty was owner and operator of an Aflac and Mutual of Omaha insurance company here in Othello. She was a member of the Chamber of Commerce serving as the first woman president. Betty was very ambitious, which led her to learn the Spanish language so she could better serve the Hispanic community that she so dearly loved. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many leadership capacities. She had a passion for her family, camping, and serving the community. She is survived by her children, Jaelee (Michael) Harvey, John W. Jenkins, Janice (Richard) Mollotte and Roger (Becky) Durkee, all of Othello, Washington; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jay Jenkins; parents, James and Margaret Giles; two children, infant Duane Jenkins and Charlene Hoffer and grandson Jimmy Taylor. A viewing will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2016, at Stevens Funeral Chapel. Funeral ser- vices will be held at 10 a.m. on Sept. 1, 2016, at the Seventh Ave Building of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com.

Greg Lee Peterson

Greg Lee Peterson, 53, passed away July, 11 2020.

Irene L. Watson

Irene L. Watson, 89, longtime Moses Lake resident and wife of the late Thomas G. Watson, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Lakeview Home Care in Moses Lake.

Eugene J. Graham

Eugene J. Graham, longtime Moses Lake resident, died March 2, 2009, in Lakeridge Special Care Center in Moses Lake.

Dennis 'Denny' M. Olson Sr.

Dennis Olson Sr., 62, died on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

Mary H. Miller

Mary H. Miller, 94, passed away on Feb. 1, 2009, in Moses Lake; her home was Odessa.

Clifford L. Wanzer

Clifford L. Wanzer, 79, entered into rest on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 in Spokane.

Myron William Cox

Myron William Cox died of natural causes on July 18, 2005 in Buhl, Idaho. Myron was born August 28, 1907 to Orville M. and Mary S. Aldridge Cox in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. A dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather, he left a legacy of service and hard work which exemplified his faith in God.

Deborah Elaine Decker

Deborah Elaine Decker was born Oct. 15, 1953, to Robert and Betty Buckner in California. Deborah moved to Moses Lake in 2003 to be near her daughter, Shannon. Deborah enjoyed passing time with a pen or pencil in her hand sketching or drawing whatever was in front of her. Deborah went home to the Lord on Dec. 1, 2006, and is survived by her daughter in Moses Lake, as well as a brother, Kevin Buckner, and two sisters, Sharon Williams and Cheryl Jones, still living in California. Preceding Deborah in death are her parents and infant son, Austin. A memorial service for Deborah will be held at Benson's Funeral Chapel at Fifth and Division in Moses Lake on Dec. 13, 2006, at 1p.m.

Donald Dee Johnson

Donald Dee Johnson, 67, Wahoo, Neb., formerly lived at Moses Lake and Norfolk, Neb., died after a short battle with cancer March 14, 2007, at his home in Wahoo.

Ernest Jay Batten

Ernest Jay Batten, 85, of Kennewick, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010 at Chaplaincy House in Kennewick.

Epifania Garza

January 10, 1922 - March 17, 2015

January 10, 1922 - March 17, 2015

E. Crawford Jones

E. Crawford Jones, 85 of Moses lake, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2016 surrounded by loving family. Family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Kayser’s Chapel of Memories. Viewing will also be held from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Friday, June 10 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Stake Center, 1515 S. Division followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L NE, Moses Lake. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com. Arrangements are in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory.

Glenna Bingham

Glenna Bingham’s family is thankful for those who helped our mother live her last days on earth with dignity and grace. That includes doctors and nurses, the Columbia Crest intervention team, Hearthstone Manor and Summer Wood residents and caregivers, Hospice, church clergy and the many friends who rallied around Mom while she was still with us. Those of her children who live far from home are deeply grateful to our brothers Lind and Lawrence and their families for being with Mom through it all. Special thanks to Scott Carver for handling the funeral and to Rev. Mauricio Muñoz for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. In Him, may you all be blessed.

Brent E. Blake

Brent E. Blake, 72, a longtime Soap Lake resident passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Moses Lake Stake Center, 1515 S. Division. Interment will follow at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. The family will greet friends from 1 to 1:45 p.m., Monday, September 30th at the church. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory.