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Bruce W. Jones
October 20, 1916 - June 10, 2003
Birthplace: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Willamette National cemetery
Bruce Wetzel Jones, was born October 20, 1916 to Joseph Bruce and Inez Wetzel Jones in Salt Lake City, Utah. Twenty-two months later he was joined by his sister, Deon. A year later the family moved to a farm in Provo, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake. When he was four he was introduced into the chores of feeding cows, horses and about 1000 chickens, harvesting strawberries, corn and topping sugar beets. His kindergarten was spent riding a horse and buggy vs, horse and sleigh in winter to Page School, now part of the Brigham Young University Campus. The family moved back to Salt Lake City just in time for him to enter first grade. His remaining schooling was in city schools and he graduated at 16 years of age from South High School as the valedictorian in a class of 667 students. As a result of his 4.0 GPA, he received three scholarships to universities out of town or state, none of which he was able to accept. 1933 was at the height of the great Depression.
He wished to attend the University of Utah which was only five miles from his home. He received permission to see Dean George Thomas, president of the university and laid the three scholarships on his desk and asked, "Where is one from U of U?" The Dean promptly wrote a one semester scholarship for him.
During these years Bruce was an active member of the Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon), and in college helped establish the Lambda Delta Sigma (LDS) fraternity and the Religious Institute.
Bruce had a pleasant baritone voice and sang about every Sunday evening at a church function and over Radio KSL as a member of a double quartet from the University. He was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity and of Scabbard and Blade, an honorary Military fraternity. He graduated at 20, too young to receive his commission which was granted upon his attaining the ripe age of 21. He was ordered to active duty in February 1940 and spent six years in the service during WW II, four of them overseas. He resigned as a captain, CE. when ordered to Korea.
In October 1941 he married
Ellen Balgeman in a full dress military wedding in Anchorage, Alaska. This union resulted in daughters, Susanne Ellen, Kathleen Anne and Candace Lee, and son, Robert Bruce.
He was released from the service in 1946 and joined his father-in-law in the general contracting business. Financial reverses led him to join private business, first as supervisor of construction of the First National Bank of Oregon and then as Clerk - of -the-Works for the Seattle First National Bank's 50 story headquarters in Seattle.
When the bank was finished in 1970, he was asked to join the newly formed Alyeska Pipeline Service Company as a contract administrator.
The Jones' were divorced in 1972, and he married
Katheryn Harvey in1973 and adopted her two mature daughters, Diana K. and Eileen L. and their children--four boys and one girl. The children of both families now have seventeen children of their own and six grandchildren.
He retired in 1988 after serving eleven years as senior construction estimator with Kaiser Engineers Hanford. He has donated his body for research to Washington State University.
Bruce is survived by son, Robert Jones; 3 daughters, Susanne, Kathy and Candace; 2 adopted daughters, Diana K. and Eileen L.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Katheryn.
A memorial service will be held June 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross cemetery in Spokane. Inurnment will be in Willamette National cemetery, Portland, Oregon at a later date.
Evelyn Evie Everton Celius
December 03, 1936 - June 05, 2003
Birthplace: St. Paul, Nebraska
Resided In: Benton City Washington
Evelyn (Evie Everton) Celius, 66, of Benton City, WA died Thursday, June 5, 2003, at home. She was born December 3, 1936 in St. Paul, Nebraska and lived in the Tri-City area 33 years. She was a retired teamster member of Twin City Foods.
During her childhood, she traveled around the United States with her family, since her father was in construction. Among her proudest moments were the births of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her marriage to Clair in 1990.
She enjoyed vacationing in her motor home, holidays at home with her family, attending rodeos with friends and going to garage sales. She has a large “end of the day swan” collection. She enjoyed working with the people at Twin City Foods and being a greeter at Walmart.
Evie is survived by her husband, Clair; daughters & sons-in-law, Paula and Ted Miland, Ginny and Dave Hamilton, Julie and Allen Murray; son-in-law, David Bost; grandchildren: Susan, Stephanie and Matthew Hamilton, Trichia Pickens Appling and grandson-in-law, Larry Appling; great grandchildren, Brittany, Samantha, Johnathon and Christopher Pickens; brother and sister-in-law, David and Jan Smyers; and niece, Kathy Miller.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Dale and Gertude Smyers and a daughter, Peggy Bost.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003, at Einan’s Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Evie’s memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 277, Richland, WA 99352.
Betty Mae Michael
October 02, 1920 - June 08, 2003
Birthplace: Lewiston, Idaho
Resided In: Richland Washington USA
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Betty May (Hatfield) Michael was born October 2, 1920, in Lewiston, Idaho and died Sunday, June 8, 2003, at the Life Care Center of Richland where she resided since October 1995 as an Alzheimer’s patient.
Betty suffered polio in infancy but was able to walk due to the dedicated efforts of the Shrine Hospital in Spokane, WA. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1938 and married
Charles H. Michael January 3, 1942 in Sacramento, California.
She was a member of Northwest United Protestant Church and Rebekah Lodge #319, Richland.
She was an avid reader and wordsmith. She loved to play Scrabble and card games and to work word puzzles.
Betty is survived by her husband, Charles, Richland, WA; son, Jeffrey L. Michael, San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Keith Michael, Canandaigua, NY, Clay Michael, Longmont, CO and Johanna Michael, Coronado, CA and great grandsons, Janeth Michael, 15, Longmont, CO, Akayla Michael, 6, Longmont, CO and Blaise Michael, 6, Canandaigua, NY.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Donations may be made in Betty’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, University of Washington RP-10, Seattle, WA 98195.
James C. Badger
June 27, 1937 - June 23, 2002
Birthplace: Fremont, Nebraska
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
James C. Badger, 65, of Richland, WA, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, Kennewick, WA. He was born June 27, 1937, in Fremont, Nebraska and had lived in the Tri-Cities since 1942.
Mr. Badger worked as a Hanford area bus driver and as a bartender before retiring. For the last eight years, he rang the bell for the Salvation Army.
He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
James is survived by his wife of 41 years, Pam Badger; daughter, Tracy Benson; son, Jim Badger; daughter, Shawna Black; grandkids, Sara and Tarin Benson, Dalyn and Nichole Black; sister and brother-in-law, Patti and Gene Keller; brother-in-law, Michael Howard; sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Dave Merideth, brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Chris Howard; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Loren F. Badger and Elsie Badger; and children, Robin Badger and James Badger.
His children and his grandkids were his greatest love. He loved sports, hunting and fishing. He collected eagles, knives and coins. Talking with old friends about all the “old days” gave his great happiness. He was a loving and giving person, and we will miss him so much.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, at Einan’s Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jim’s name at Hapo Credit Union.
“Give the ball to ‘the Badge’.”
Lawrence D. Barrett, Sr.
October 12, 1913 - May 19, 2002
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Lawrence D. Barrett, Sr., 88, of Richland, WA, died May 19, 2002, at the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, Kennewick. He was born October 12, 1913, in Chicago, Illinois and lived in the Tri-Cities 52 years.
Lawrence was a salesman for Western Materials. He was a member of Lord Our Righteousness Church and of the Columbia Basin Fly-Tying Association. During World War II, he served in the U. S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Edith A. Barrett; son, Lawrence D. Barrett, Jr., daughter, Kathy Hamilton; stepdaughter, Lois Hokanson; stepson, Daniel Burnley; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2002, in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Einan’s Funeral Home.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
Hal Russell Andress, Jr.
August 25, 1935 - May 08, 2002
Birthplace: Tacoma, Washington
Resided In: West Richland Washington
Hal R. Andress, Jr., 66, of Richland, was born to Hal and Velma Andress on August 25, 1935, in Tacoma and died Wednesday, May 8, 2002, at Kadlec Medical Center. He had lived in the Tri-Cities since 1948.
Mr. Andress was a shift manager and retired from Rockwell after 35 years at Hanford.
Hal loved and supported his grandkids. He enjoyed and loved his dog, Destiny. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and trips to Wild Horse Casino.
Hal is survived by his significant other, Georgia Anderson and her daughter, Heather; his daughter, Debbey D. Faris-Zyph (Karl Zyph); son, Richard E. Andress (Michelle) and 9 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia G. Andress in 1998.
Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2002, at Einan’s Funeral Home.
John E. Allen
February 25, 1922 - May 01, 2002
Birthplace: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Resided In: Richland Washington
John E. Allen, 80, of Richland, WA passed away peacefully May 1st, 2002 with his family present. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on Feb 25th, 1922 to Charles and Meta Allen. He married
Patricia Quigley on Aug 23rd, 1947 and they enjoyed 54 wonderful years together.
John graduated from West High School in Green Bay, then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and a Masters Degree from the University of Washington. Advanced graduate studies were completed at Stanford and Washington State University.
During World War II he served in combat with the Sixth Marine Division including duty on Guadalcanal, Okinawa, and Guam. He later was deployed with his unit to Tsingtao, China.
John came to Richland in 1954 as a Richland High School Student Counselor and later served as a Building Administrator and Principal. Prior to his arrival in Richland he was a high school classroom teacher and athletic coach at Williams Bay (WI), Washtucna and Colville. In 1972 he joined the Columbia Basin College administrative staff and served 15 yrs as the Director of the CBC Richland Campus. He retired in 1987 ending a 40 year professional career.
John was a past president of the Tri Cities Sports Officials Association, Phi Delta Kappa Educational Fraternity and the TC Guidance and Counseling Association. He was also a member of the Richland Lutheran Church, Richland Kiwanis Club, DAV Commanders Club, NEA, and various other state and national organizations.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Patricia; sons Stephen Charles Allen and his wife Loretta of Richland, David Paul Allen and his wife Erin of Carnation WA, and Timothy John Allen and his wife Bridget of Renton WA; Grandchildren Christopher, Paul, Meghan, Michael, Rebecca and Daniel. John will be greatly missed by family and friends that knew and loved him.
At John's request there will not be a public funeral service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, Tri-Cities Cancer Center or Disabled American Veterans, PO BOX 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-1301.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Einan's Funeral Home.
