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Robert Bertman Abrams, Jr.
December 05, 1919 - January 11, 2005
Birthplace: Georgetown, Pennsylvania
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Robert B. Abrams Jr., 85, died January 11, 2005, at his home in Richland, WA.
He was born on December 5, 1919, in Georgetown, PA, and grew up in Chester, W.Va.
He graduated from Mount Union College in Alliance, OH, where he captained the basketball and tennis teams and was commander of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
He worked as a chemist for Dupont in Charleston, W.Va., before transferring to Richland in 1944. He worked at the Hanford Atomic Energy Reservation until retirement in 1986.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2005, at 2 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball, Richland, WA, with reception to follow. Viewing is from 8 a.m. to noon at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Burial is at sunset, 4:37 p.m.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Bertman and Pearl Allison Abrams and his siblings, Leona, Thomas (Mildred), Eunice and John (Ruth).
He is survived by Jean, Nancy and Barrington (Edith); his siblings, Alberta and Shirley (Dennis); and his children, Robb, Paul (Anna), Chip (Linda), and Kathleen. Peter (Shannon), Whitney (John), Thomas, Nels, Jennifer, Alison, Ben (Erin), Sam, John, Joe, Anna and Richard are his grandchildren.
He is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Caden, Tyler and Nicholas, loved nieces and nephews and good friends.
We will dearly miss his presence in our lives but his strength and grace will be in our hearts and in our family forever.
Stella "Sally" Ann Anderson
July 26, 1922 - November 22, 2004
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York
Resided In: Kennewick Washington USAA
Stella "Sally" Ann Anderson
Kennewick, Wash.
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Stella Anderson, "Sally" 82, a resident of Kennewick since 1990. She passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of November 22, 2004 to be with our Lord. Prior to 1990 Stella lived in Kearny, NJ with her husband Harold for 30 years. Stella was born on July 26, 1922 to Joseph and Josephine Jurewicz, in Brooklyn, NY
Stella married
her. husband Harold J. Anderson on July 24, 1945 at St Cecilia's Church in Kearny, NJ. Stella worked for the Government and transferred to California to be with her husband while he was stationed in Treasure Island. Upon her husband's discharge from the Navy, they made New Jersey their home. Stella’s family and friends were very dear to her. Stella was a loving, thoughtful and kind person. She enjoyed boating at the Jersey Shore and on the Columbia River, camping with her daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, crocheting, needlepoint, gardening and cooking. Stella was a member of Clover Island Yacht Club, and Columbia Basin Racquet Club.
Stella is survived by her daughter Gail Tarcza and husband Joseph of Kennewick W A., daughter Caron St.John and husband Gerald of Little Egg Harbor, NJ., and son Harold J. Anderson Jf. Grandchildren: Jennifer, Jerry, Jesse, and James St.John, Stephanie Anderson, Joey Tarcza, Tiffany Coffland and husband Dan, and Adam Tarcza. Great-grandchildren: Spencer, Ariel, Sean Kyle and Joslyn. Nieces: Diane Suezewski, Merilyn Shimko, Lauren Gorman, and Janet Resitar. Nephew: Tom Resitar, and Kenneth Gorman. Stella is preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Peter Stuber, sister Mary Gorman and husband Harold J. Anderson.
Stella's family would like to thank all her caregivers for the special care that was given. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday November 26, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Clearwater Avenue in Kennewick. A Memorial Service will also be held in New Jersey at a future date. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to American Heart Association.
Bernard "Bernie" Thomas Albro
August 21, 1922 - October 22, 2004
Birthplace: Willow Creek, Montana
Resided In: Richland Washington USA
Bernard Thomas (Bernie) Albro passed into the arms of the Lord on October 22, 2004 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane with his family by his side.
Bernie was born on August 21, 1922, to Willis and Bina Albro in Willow Creek, Montana, where he was raised on a ranch with his four brothers and four sisters. He told many entertaining stories of his family, life on the ranch and growing up in Willow Creek. Bernie graduated from Willow Creek High School in 1940.
Bernie joined the U. S. Army in 1943 during World War II. He was stationed in Grafton Underwood in England and served in the 8 th Air Force, 384th Bomber Group as a tail gunner. He flew 35 missions over Germany in a B-17. Bernie took pride in being a member of the "greatest generation" and wanted to be sure that younger generations understood the sacrifices of Veterans who fought for our freedom.
Bernie worked for 33 years as a bus driver for Greyhound and retired in 1979. He married
Patricia (Pat) on July 1, 1978, and instantly became a father and grandfather. Bernie and Pat lived in Spokane until 1996 when they moved to Richland. They enjoyed 26 wonderful and happy years together. Bernie and Pat were especially proud of their grandchildren. They traveled many miles to attend concerts, sporting events, parades and graduations. Bernie was an active member of the Elks club for many years. He led a very active lifestyle playing golf, tennis, pool and riding his bike. He also enjoyed boating and was expert at water skiing and snow skiing.
Surviving are his wife, Pat, brothers Lawrence (Jeri) Albro, Jim (Joanne) Albro and sisters Rena Korizek, Maxine Pogreba, Fran (Jack) Fitzhugh, Arlene (Earl) Barlow and Bill's wife Janis. Also left behind are step-children Sharon (Kris) Boness, Kathi (Greg) Boness, and Ron (Joy) Russel. Grandchildren include Matthew Boness, Kristian (Jenn) Boness, Bobby Russel, Shannon (Seth) Haselhuhn, Michele (Curtis) Nelson, Jason Miller, Leanne Miller, Cristi Boness, Jeremy Boness, and five great-grandchildren. Uncle Bernard adored his many nieces and nephews and they loved, honored and respected him a great deal.
Bernie's parents, brothers Bill and Emmett, brothers-in-law Dean Pogreba and Bill Korizek, and step-daughter Jeanine Miller preceded him in death.
A memorial service is planned for October 30 at 11:00 at Richland Lutheran Church, 901 Van Giesen with Pastor William S. Martens presiding. A reception will follow at the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charitable organization of your choice would be appreciated.
Hazel Milrae (Hammer) Baker
January 31, 1918 - October 03, 2004
Birthplace: Upton, Nebraska
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Hazel Milrae (Hammer) Baker passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2004, at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland, WA, at the age of 86. She was born on January 31, 1918, to Simon and Anna (Smith) Hammer in the town of Upton, NE.
She graduated from Minden High School in May, 1932.
On May 8, 1938, she was married
to Raymond P. Baker in Newark, Nebraska.
Following the dissolution of the marriage in 1950, she settled with her family in Richland, WA where she resided until her death.
She was employed in the culinary industry for many years at Richland's first hotel, the "Desert Motor Inn“, and prior to retirement, she was employed at the Columbia Center Mall.
She is survived by her son, Marshall Baker of Richland, WA; by her daughter, Radine Mills and her husband, Ron, of Kennewick, WA; by her grandchildren, Julie Ridewood and her husband, John; by Matthew Baker and his wife, Whitney; by Terry Baker and his wife, Stephanie; and by 6 well-loved great grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters, Phyllis Petersen of Minden, NE and Pearl L'Heureux of Boulder, CO and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at Einan's Funeral Home from 5PM until 8PM.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the charity of your choice.
Graveside services will be at 10 AM Friday, October 8, 2004 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Richland, WA.
Mother will be greatly missed by all of us, but we are confident that she is now residing peacefully in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Henry Oliver Backstrom
August 08, 1907 - August 11, 2004
Birthplace: Lake Bronson, Minnesota
Resided In: Richland Washington
cemetery: Riverside cemetery
Henry Oliver Backstrom, 97, of Richland, WA died August 11, 2004, in Richland. He was born August 8, 1907, in Lake Bronson, MN, and lived in the Tri-Cities 8 years.
Mr. Backstrom was a welder for Pioneer Engineering until retiring in 1976.
Dad was so many things. He was philosophical, gentle yet stubborn, self taught, brilliant and extremely inventive. He believed “good sense” was just that, it was good sense but definitely not common. He adored children and encouraged them to learn all they could. He said if he hadn’t learned something new every day, the day was not complete. His philosophy in raising children was “if you teach them self-respect, everything else will come naturally.” He was loving, kind and generous, yet frugal having lived through The Great Depression. He was always available for anyone who needed help. He was a great teacher, a poet and a songwriter. He loved God. Even after having him 97 years, it was not nearly long enough. We love you and will miss you Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa.
He is survived by son, John R. Backstrom (Penny); daughter, Mary Ann McKenney (Jim); grandchildren, Tim Mohr (Cathy), Belinda Singer, Danny Backstrom, Becky Backstrom, Ernie Langston (Shelly), Shannon Jones (Jeff), Kelli Collins (Chet), Rachel Parson (Thomas); great grandchildren, Timothy, Henry and Heather Mohr; Taylor Martinez; Amanda and Cooper Langston; Camren, Tyson and McKenney Jones; Kody, Kelsi and Keaton Williams; Kourtney, Kaydin and Katlynn Collins; Taelon, Jaelon, Laeren Henry Parson; three brothers, Harold, Clarence (Joyce) and Paul (Peg) Backstrom; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom were special to him. One nephew especially dear to Henry was Roger Backstrom.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; daughter, Ruth Singer; brother, Gordon Backstrom and sister, Hilder Dougan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14, 2004, at Einan’s Fuenral Home. Interment will be in Riverside cemetery, Lake Bronson, MN.
Visiting will be at Einan’s from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today.
Dr. Don Ellis Ballmann
October 08, 1935 - July 07, 2004
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Resided In: West Richland Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Don Ellis Ballmann, 68, of West Richland, Washington died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at home.
He was born October 8, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri and educated at the University of Missouri and Columbia Medical School at the University of Missouri. He served his internship and residency at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.
Don lived in the Tri-Cities 36 years where he was a physician at the Richland Clinic and was later self-employed. From 1962-1964, he served in the U. S. Air Force.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and of the NW Rheumatism Society.
Don is survived by his wife, Lynn Ballmann; son, Alan Ballmann (Tamra Black) of Richland; daughter, Kay Ballmann Triplett (Douglas) of Huntsville, UT; stepmother, Joan Winter of Edwardsville, IL; and sister, Claudia Stern of Alton, IL; and 5 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother and 2 brothers.
Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thayer Chapel, 1720 Thayer Dr., Richland, WA.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Tri-City Cancer Center 7350 W. Deschutes Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 or to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.
Curtiss Robert Barker
October 08, 1925 - June 08, 2004
Birthplace: Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Resided In: Pasco Washington
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Gardens
Curtiss R. Barker, 78, of Pasco, WA, died June 8, 2004, in Richland, WA. He was born October 8, 1925, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin His parents died while he was a child, and his neighbors, Gertrude and Harold Roberts, finished raising him and his sister.
His father never fully recovered from injuries during World War II and spent the last few years in a veteran’s hospital. His great grandfather was wounded in the Civil War and was present at Appomattox when Lee surrendered. He has a grandson in Iraq now.
Curtiss earned a scholarship to college with his GPA and sports before entering the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a retired operations manager at Hanford and a gentleman farmer. He worked for General Electric, Westinghouse and McDonnell Douglas. He spent his life working hard. He taught all his children a good work ethic. He compressed his high school senior year down to 1/2 year by taking all the classes at the same time so he could graduate early and get into the war. He supported a wife and 2 kids while attending college and earning a bachelor’s degree in 2 1/2 years. Then they came from Wisconsin to the Tri-Cities “For a couple of years” in 1949 and stayed, forever.
His proudest moments were every time one of his children was born, graduated, bought a house, etc., every milestone or special accomplishment. He lived for his family and church. They were the most important part of his life. He took an interest in everything his family did.
He impressed on his family the need for education. His children include a teacher, a lawyer, a ballerina, artists, etc. Education was very important to him. He never stopped learning. He was always reading, but never fiction. He loved his sweets and always had candy to share with his kids and grandkids.
He was a member of Tau Beta Pii and Phi Eta Sigma, honorary fraternities. He was past chairman, treasurer, trustee, elder and chairman of the Board of Education, Sunday School Superintendent and member of the Finance Committee of the local church.
His main hobby these last years was making, drinking and sharing wine.
Curtiss is survived by his sons, Jeffrey and Clifford Barker; daughters, Frances Barker, Pamela Bobiles, Janet Reilly, Julie Barker, Patricia Barker and Michelle Barker; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He and Joyce celebrated 33 years of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his son, Steven Barker and sister, Doris Barker.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran in Richland, then of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kennewick and sang in the church choir. He was a tireless worker in his church and will be sorely missed. He was always generous in heart and spirit. Everyone was “family” or friend. He could lecture for hours about the value of a dollar then turn around and buy something totally impractical. He was the smartest man I’ve ever known. There will never be another like him.
Memorial services will be held at 130 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2004, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Private family graveside services will also be Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Bethlehem Lutheran School, 1409 S. Garfield, Kennewick, WA 99336.
