EDMONDSON,PAUL
1918-07-21
2013-11-28
148
41
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Obituary for Mr. Paul Wayne Edmondson
Paul Edmondson of Gleed passed peacefully at home November 28, 2013. Paul was a long time resident of the Yakima Valley. Paul was born in Virgelle, Montana July 21, 1918. He was the fourth son born to Harry M. Edmondson and his wife Lottie (Emmons). Paul and his family moved on to the Yakima Valley soon after his birth. They settled in the Selah area. Paul attended the Selah schools until he moved to Gleed. He graduated from Lower Naches High School in 1935. As a high school athlete Paul played basketball and tennis. Paul attended Yakima Valley Junior College for a short time and then moved to Ellensburg where he lived with his brother Earl. Paul drove school bus and did other odd jobs to help Earl complete his degree in education. Soon after that Paul moved to the Summitview Extension area where he worked with his dad in the orchards. Paul met his wife to be, Thelma Pedersen, one day when he was picking up his sister after school. The couple married in February 1943 while Paul was on leave from the Navy. They honeymooned in Goldendale and western Washington--going as far as their gas ration stamps would take them.At the conclusion of the war Paul returned to the Gleed area where he ranched with his two brothers. He and Thelma began raising a family. In 1949 Paul and Thelma and their daughter Paula (Taylor) moved to a home on the Lower Naches Highway. Sandra (Carmiencke), Ron and his twin sister Kathy (Fowler) joined the little family and by 1954 Paul and Thelma had added to the family and the house. Also by 1954 Paul and his brother Don had purchased several orchards and built a cold storage warehouse on Highway 12. The partnership of Edmondson Brothers dissolved in the mid 1980's. Paul added additional storage to the warehouse and ran the facility for many years with his son Ron. Paul was a big sports fan particularly at the high and college level. He followed high school basketball throughout the years attending state tournaments regularly with Thelma. Paul played tennis as a youth and in the Navy. He still was hitting tennis balls well into his seventies. Paul enjoyed listening to and watching baseball. It is said that in the 1940's Paul suggested that a Yakima semi-pro baseball team be named the Pippins and it was! Paul enjoyed pro sports and watched many a baseball and basketball game on television. He could be convinced to watch a football game or two as well.Paul believed in strong family ties. He packed up his kids at least once a month and made a car trip to Zillah to visit his folks. He and Thelma hosted many dinners and burger frys for family and friends at their home and at their cabin in Cliffdell. Paul patiently endured his children's and his nieces' attempts at picking cherries and apples. In helping them earn spending money he tried to instill a work ethic. Paul spent many hours shooting baskets, catching baseballs and popping flyballs with his kids. He even braved the rides at the fair with them. Paul made every effort to be present at events that involved his kids. In the 1980's he took Thelma and the whole clan to Hawaii to celebrate her successful heart surgery. Fun was had by all and he returned to the Islands several times. In his later years he shared some wild rides with his daughters driving to Peoria, Arizona to watch the Mariner's spring training. Paul was a strong supporter of area projects and citizens. He anonymously donated to many organizations and individuals. He encouraged and supported many a young person by hiring them and mentoring them. Paul found work for those who needed a job. Paul was a modest and unassuming man who loved his home, his family and his work. Many family and community members have been touched by Paul's values of modesty and generosity--for that and much more he shall be remembered.Paul leaves behind his daughters Paula Taylor, Sandra Carmiencke, Kathy Fowler, their husbands Kit Carmiencke and Robert Fowler and a son Ronald. He will be missed by his four grandchildren Kirsten Scott (Carmiencke) Christopher Carmiencke, Kelsey Fowler and Kylie Fowler. Paul also leaves behind four great grand boys CJ Scott and brother Connor Scott (Kirsten and Brad Scott) and Arlo and Kai Carmiencke (Chris and Krista Carmiencke). Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma M. Edmondson (Pedersen), his parents, Harry M. Edmondson and Lottie (Emmons) Edmondson, his siblings Earl Edmondson, Donald Edmondson, Rex Edmondson and Thelma Bayless(Edmondson).In lieu of flowers please donate to the Salvation Army, Yakima Arboretum or charity of your choice.
1918-07-21
2013-11-28
148
41
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Obituary for Mr. Paul Wayne Edmondson
Paul Edmondson of Gleed passed peacefully at home November 28, 2013. Paul was a long time resident of the Yakima Valley. Paul was born in Virgelle, Montana July 21, 1918. He was the fourth son born to Harry M. Edmondson and his wife Lottie (Emmons). Paul and his family moved on to the Yakima Valley soon after his birth. They settled in the Selah area. Paul attended the Selah schools until he moved to Gleed. He graduated from Lower Naches High School in 1935. As a high school athlete Paul played basketball and tennis. Paul attended Yakima Valley Junior College for a short time and then moved to Ellensburg where he lived with his brother Earl. Paul drove school bus and did other odd jobs to help Earl complete his degree in education. Soon after that Paul moved to the Summitview Extension area where he worked with his dad in the orchards. Paul met his wife to be, Thelma Pedersen, one day when he was picking up his sister after school. The couple married in February 1943 while Paul was on leave from the Navy. They honeymooned in Goldendale and western Washington--going as far as their gas ration stamps would take them.At the conclusion of the war Paul returned to the Gleed area where he ranched with his two brothers. He and Thelma began raising a family. In 1949 Paul and Thelma and their daughter Paula (Taylor) moved to a home on the Lower Naches Highway. Sandra (Carmiencke), Ron and his twin sister Kathy (Fowler) joined the little family and by 1954 Paul and Thelma had added to the family and the house. Also by 1954 Paul and his brother Don had purchased several orchards and built a cold storage warehouse on Highway 12. The partnership of Edmondson Brothers dissolved in the mid 1980's. Paul added additional storage to the warehouse and ran the facility for many years with his son Ron. Paul was a big sports fan particularly at the high and college level. He followed high school basketball throughout the years attending state tournaments regularly with Thelma. Paul played tennis as a youth and in the Navy. He still was hitting tennis balls well into his seventies. Paul enjoyed listening to and watching baseball. It is said that in the 1940's Paul suggested that a Yakima semi-pro baseball team be named the Pippins and it was! Paul enjoyed pro sports and watched many a baseball and basketball game on television. He could be convinced to watch a football game or two as well.Paul believed in strong family ties. He packed up his kids at least once a month and made a car trip to Zillah to visit his folks. He and Thelma hosted many dinners and burger frys for family and friends at their home and at their cabin in Cliffdell. Paul patiently endured his children's and his nieces' attempts at picking cherries and apples. In helping them earn spending money he tried to instill a work ethic. Paul spent many hours shooting baskets, catching baseballs and popping flyballs with his kids. He even braved the rides at the fair with them. Paul made every effort to be present at events that involved his kids. In the 1980's he took Thelma and the whole clan to Hawaii to celebrate her successful heart surgery. Fun was had by all and he returned to the Islands several times. In his later years he shared some wild rides with his daughters driving to Peoria, Arizona to watch the Mariner's spring training. Paul was a strong supporter of area projects and citizens. He anonymously donated to many organizations and individuals. He encouraged and supported many a young person by hiring them and mentoring them. Paul found work for those who needed a job. Paul was a modest and unassuming man who loved his home, his family and his work. Many family and community members have been touched by Paul's values of modesty and generosity--for that and much more he shall be remembered.Paul leaves behind his daughters Paula Taylor, Sandra Carmiencke, Kathy Fowler, their husbands Kit Carmiencke and Robert Fowler and a son Ronald. He will be missed by his four grandchildren Kirsten Scott (Carmiencke) Christopher Carmiencke, Kelsey Fowler and Kylie Fowler. Paul also leaves behind four great grand boys CJ Scott and brother Connor Scott (Kirsten and Brad Scott) and Arlo and Kai Carmiencke (Chris and Krista Carmiencke). Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma M. Edmondson (Pedersen), his parents, Harry M. Edmondson and Lottie (Emmons) Edmondson, his siblings Earl Edmondson, Donald Edmondson, Rex Edmondson and Thelma Bayless(Edmondson).In lieu of flowers please donate to the Salvation Army, Yakima Arboretum or charity of your choice.
EDMONDSON,PAUL
1918-07-21
2013-11-28
148
41
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Obituary for Mr. Paul Wayne Edmondson
Paul Edmondson of Gleed passed peacefully at home November 28, 2013. Paul was a long time resident of the Yakima Valley. Paul was born in Virgelle, Montana July 21, 1918. He was the fourth son born to Harry M. Edmondson and his wife Lottie (Emmons). Paul and his family moved on to the Yakima Valley soon after his birth. They settled in the Selah area. Paul attended the Selah schools until he moved to Gleed. He graduated from Lower Naches High School in 1935. As a high school athlete Paul played basketball and tennis. Paul attended Yakima Valley Junior College for a short time and then moved to Ellensburg where he lived with his brother Earl. Paul drove school bus and did other odd jobs to help Earl complete his degree in education. Soon after that Paul moved to the Summitview Extension area where he worked with his dad in the orchards. Paul met his wife to be, Thelma Pedersen, one day when he was picking up his sister after school. The couple married in February 1943 while Paul was on leave from the Navy. They honeymooned in Goldendale and western Washington--going as far as their gas ration stamps would take them.At the conclusion of the war Paul returned to the Gleed area where he ranched with his two brothers. He and Thelma began raising a family. In 1949 Paul and Thelma and their daughter Paula (Taylor) moved to a home on the Lower Naches Highway. Sandra (Carmiencke), Ron and his twin sister Kathy (Fowler) joined the little family and by 1954 Paul and Thelma had added to the family and the house. Also by 1954 Paul and his brother Don had purchased several orchards and built a cold storage warehouse on Highway 12. The partnership of Edmondson Brothers dissolved in the mid 1980's. Paul added additional storage to the warehouse and ran the facility for many years with his son Ron. Paul was a big sports fan particularly at the high and college level. He followed high school basketball throughout the years attending state tournaments regularly with Thelma. Paul played tennis as a youth and in the Navy. He still was hitting tennis balls well into his seventies. Paul enjoyed listening to and watching baseball. It is said that in the 1940's Paul suggested that a Yakima semi-pro baseball team be named the Pippins and it was! Paul enjoyed pro sports and watched many a baseball and basketball game on television. He could be convinced to watch a football game or two as well.Paul believed in strong family ties. He packed up his kids at least once a month and made a car trip to Zillah to visit his folks. He and Thelma hosted many dinners and burger frys for family and friends at their home and at their cabin in Cliffdell. Paul patiently endured his children's and his nieces' attempts at picking cherries and apples. In helping them earn spending money he tried to instill a work ethic. Paul spent many hours shooting baskets, catching baseballs and popping flyballs with his kids. He even braved the rides at the fair with them. Paul made every effort to be present at events that involved his kids. In the 1980's he took Thelma and the whole clan to Hawaii to celebrate her successful heart surgery. Fun was had by all and he returned to the Islands several times. In his later years he shared some wild rides with his daughters driving to Peoria, Arizona to watch the Mariner's spring training. Paul was a strong supporter of area projects and citizens. He anonymously donated to many organizations and individuals. He encouraged and supported many a young person by hiring them and mentoring them. Paul found work for those who needed a job. Paul was a modest and unassuming man who loved his home, his family and his work. Many family and community members have been touched by Paul's values of modesty and generosity--for that and much more he shall be remembered.Paul leaves behind his daughters Paula Taylor, Sandra Carmiencke, Kathy Fowler, their husbands Kit Carmiencke and Robert Fowler and a son Ronald. He will be missed by his four grandchildren Kirsten Scott (Carmiencke) Christopher Carmiencke, Kelsey Fowler and Kylie Fowler. Paul also leaves behind four great grand boys CJ Scott and brother Connor Scott (Kirsten and Brad Scott) and Arlo and Kai Carmiencke (Chris and Krista Carmiencke). Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma M. Edmondson (Pedersen), his parents, Harry M. Edmondson and Lottie (Emmons) Edmondson, his siblings Earl Edmondson, Donald Edmondson, Rex Edmondson and Thelma Bayless(Edmondson).In lieu of flowers please donate to the Salvation Army, Yakima Arboretum or charity of your choice.
1918-07-21
2013-11-28
148
41
******
Obituary for Mr. Paul Wayne Edmondson
Paul Edmondson of Gleed passed peacefully at home November 28, 2013. Paul was a long time resident of the Yakima Valley. Paul was born in Virgelle, Montana July 21, 1918. He was the fourth son born to Harry M. Edmondson and his wife Lottie (Emmons). Paul and his family moved on to the Yakima Valley soon after his birth. They settled in the Selah area. Paul attended the Selah schools until he moved to Gleed. He graduated from Lower Naches High School in 1935. As a high school athlete Paul played basketball and tennis. Paul attended Yakima Valley Junior College for a short time and then moved to Ellensburg where he lived with his brother Earl. Paul drove school bus and did other odd jobs to help Earl complete his degree in education. Soon after that Paul moved to the Summitview Extension area where he worked with his dad in the orchards. Paul met his wife to be, Thelma Pedersen, one day when he was picking up his sister after school. The couple married in February 1943 while Paul was on leave from the Navy. They honeymooned in Goldendale and western Washington--going as far as their gas ration stamps would take them.At the conclusion of the war Paul returned to the Gleed area where he ranched with his two brothers. He and Thelma began raising a family. In 1949 Paul and Thelma and their daughter Paula (Taylor) moved to a home on the Lower Naches Highway. Sandra (Carmiencke), Ron and his twin sister Kathy (Fowler) joined the little family and by 1954 Paul and Thelma had added to the family and the house. Also by 1954 Paul and his brother Don had purchased several orchards and built a cold storage warehouse on Highway 12. The partnership of Edmondson Brothers dissolved in the mid 1980's. Paul added additional storage to the warehouse and ran the facility for many years with his son Ron. Paul was a big sports fan particularly at the high and college level. He followed high school basketball throughout the years attending state tournaments regularly with Thelma. Paul played tennis as a youth and in the Navy. He still was hitting tennis balls well into his seventies. Paul enjoyed listening to and watching baseball. It is said that in the 1940's Paul suggested that a Yakima semi-pro baseball team be named the Pippins and it was! Paul enjoyed pro sports and watched many a baseball and basketball game on television. He could be convinced to watch a football game or two as well.Paul believed in strong family ties. He packed up his kids at least once a month and made a car trip to Zillah to visit his folks. He and Thelma hosted many dinners and burger frys for family and friends at their home and at their cabin in Cliffdell. Paul patiently endured his children's and his nieces' attempts at picking cherries and apples. In helping them earn spending money he tried to instill a work ethic. Paul spent many hours shooting baskets, catching baseballs and popping flyballs with his kids. He even braved the rides at the fair with them. Paul made every effort to be present at events that involved his kids. In the 1980's he took Thelma and the whole clan to Hawaii to celebrate her successful heart surgery. Fun was had by all and he returned to the Islands several times. In his later years he shared some wild rides with his daughters driving to Peoria, Arizona to watch the Mariner's spring training. Paul was a strong supporter of area projects and citizens. He anonymously donated to many organizations and individuals. He encouraged and supported many a young person by hiring them and mentoring them. Paul found work for those who needed a job. Paul was a modest and unassuming man who loved his home, his family and his work. Many family and community members have been touched by Paul's values of modesty and generosity--for that and much more he shall be remembered.Paul leaves behind his daughters Paula Taylor, Sandra Carmiencke, Kathy Fowler, their husbands Kit Carmiencke and Robert Fowler and a son Ronald. He will be missed by his four grandchildren Kirsten Scott (Carmiencke) Christopher Carmiencke, Kelsey Fowler and Kylie Fowler. Paul also leaves behind four great grand boys CJ Scott and brother Connor Scott (Kirsten and Brad Scott) and Arlo and Kai Carmiencke (Chris and Krista Carmiencke). Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma M. Edmondson (Pedersen), his parents, Harry M. Edmondson and Lottie (Emmons) Edmondson, his siblings Earl Edmondson, Donald Edmondson, Rex Edmondson and Thelma Bayless(Edmondson).In lieu of flowers please donate to the Salvation Army, Yakima Arboretum or charity of your choice.
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