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We remember those who have passed before us
Donna Armatis - 1985  Donna was the victim of strangulation. See the articles below from the Tri City Herald.
(Note: Pictures are taken from the screen of the microfich machine at the Richland Library. )
Obituary
News Article, Read More, More, More
Autopsy Article John Krolicki - 1987  (Note: Pictures are taken from the screen of the microfich machine at the Richland Library.)
Obituary, Read More Rufus Snyder - 1993  Carrie (Hendrickson) Williamson - 1995  Tribute from Kathy Federico:
"We lost one of the most beautiful athletic members our class 24 years ago to breast cancer! She always made me laugh and she was so smart that I was in awe of her. Most of all, Carrie and I shared our friendship and most of our time playing sports and winning games. You could always count on her to put up the winning shot in a basketball game or hit a spike that no one could return. Everyone looked up to her.
Her family took really good care of me and was my biggest supporter. She was a bridesmaid in my wedding and her daughter was the flower girl. Carrie, I miss you... and you left life was too early. --Love Kathy Federico
Obituary, Read More Aaron Laws - 1996 
 REMEMBERING AARON JAY LAWS May 4, 1961 June 23, 1996 Your life ended twenty-two years ago today as a violent senseless act of murder. As heartbreaking as they are, we cherish the memories we have of you. We miss your smile, your laughter, your loving embrace and devotion to family. Dad and Al
Published in Tri-City Herald on
June 23, 2018
Patty Ferry - 2001  Kevin Kassman - 2003  KEVIN JAMES KASSMAN Spokane, Wash. Kevin James Kassman, age 41, passed away February 3, 2003, in Spokane. He was born to Elmer and Kathleen Kassman on May 25, 1961, in Spokane. He married Angela Collins on July 24, 1993. He is survived by his son, Austin Kassman, 8 years old, Tacoma, Wash. He is also survived by his mother, Kathleen Blaisdell and stepfather, Raymond Blaisdell. Other living relatives are his sister, Karen Fritz and husband, Curtis of Kennewick; his brothers, Kenn Kassman and wife, Birgit, Stolzenhagen, Germany; and Kraig Kassman and wife, Angela of Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Kassman in 1990. Kevin graduated from Hanford High in 1979. Kevin joined the Air Force 1985 and was an aircraft loadmaster Instructor. He retired as a TSgt after 16 years of honorable service. Kevin suffered a very traumatic brain injury in July of 2001 while riding his Harley-Davidson. Kevin remained positive with courage and bravery in all obstacles of life. His faith sustained him, knowing he had eternal life in Heaven. Memorials can be made to: St. Joseph Parish, 3720 E. Colbert Road, Colbert, WA 99005 for building of a gymnasium or Morning Stars Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 8087, Spokane, WA 99203. \
Published in Tri-City Herald on Mar. 30, 2003 Don Adams - 2012 
Don Adams - 2012
Don Larry "Doc" Adams was born on March 5, 1961 to Larry and Colleen Adams in Cedar City, Utah. His younger sister, Tamara, was born two years later on August 5, 1963.
His father's career moved them to many places throughout the country before finally landing them in Richland, Washington. While attending Richland High School he met his future wife, Stephanie. They were married on December 31, 1981 in Richland. Immediately after the wedding, the two newly weds drove to Cedar City where Don completed his degree in pre-med at Southern Utah State College (now SUU). After completing his undergraduate degree in 1983 they moved to Davenport, Iowa where he enrolled at Palmer College of Chiropractic. Upon graduating from Palmer in 1987, they moved to West Palm Beach, Florida where their first daughter, Lauren Michelle Adams, was born on June 19.
In the fall of 1989, the family relocated to beautiful Sedona, Arizona. He worked along side a local doctor before purchasing the practice and officially opening the doors to Adams Chiropractic Clinic. On June 27, 1992, their second daughter, Kathryn Elaine Adams, was born in Cottonwood. In 2005, the couple divorced.
As Doc's practice began to grow, so did his love for the community. His dedication for helping those around him extended beyond his practice and compelled him to get involved with the youth at the local high school.
His passions in life, beyond his love for his family, included a long day on the golf course, hunting with family and friends, volunteering as a coach, caring for his patients, playing and watching sports and generally enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle.
Don is survived by his two daughters, Lauren and Katie Adams, his parents, Larry and Colleen Adams, his sister and her husband, Tamara and Rick Allen and their three children, special friend Kim Maney and his Uncles Jay and Kent Adams, Craig Ashdown and his Aunt Maureen Robb, as well many cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and his Aunt Rowena Ashdown and Uncle Jesse Robb.
In his memory, the Don Adams Student Athlete Scholarship Fund has been established through Chase Bank.
His services were held in Sedona, Arizona and he will be laid to rest at the Cedar City Cemetery in Cedar City, Utah on Wednesday, November 7, 2012, at 11:00 a.m.
Diane Darden-McEachern - 2014  Obituary from the Tri City Herald:
"Diane Darden-McEachern, 53, of Avondale, AZ, went to heaven, Monday, June 9th, 2014.
She was born in Richland, Washington, January 30th, 1961. Diane worked in home health care. She leaves behind her loving spouse, Cory McEachern. They have been married since July 22, 2000.
Cory remarked that it was love at first sight. We finished each other's sentences and always made sure we told each other I love you. We constantly expressed our love and affection. I knew how she felt about me and she knew how I felt about her.
She is also survived by her son Jacob, brother Danny, sister Julie and brother Jerome and other family members. She will be missed by many people.
A celebration of life will be held Monday in Richland with friends and family."
Chris Elderkin - 2016  Daniel Welker 
 DANIEL EMMETT WELKER Dan was born Oct. 4, 1960 to, Donald Emmett Welker and Marjorie Kay Welker in Richland, WA. He grew up camping and enjoying the outdoors at a young age. His dad retired early, with a medical disability and had the opportunity to take his family all over the Northwest and beyond. He loves the outdoors and the time he spent with his parents and his 3 siblings, Craig, Cindy, and Kim. He learned at a young age how to care for a home and do maintenance on vehicles. He took great pride in all he did and was patient in finding the answer to just about anything! Measure twice, cut once. He had a very strong work ethic and spent hours grooming and caring for everything in his path. In 1986 he met, the love of his life, Shannon Lomon. They married in the spring of 1988. Their wedding was an event nobody who attended would ever forget. They were blessed with 2 children, Rylan in 1990 and Shaylee in 1992. With all the challenges he faced, he always put them first. He was loyal and loving to his family and friends and would be there for anything they ever needed, at any cost! They enjoyed camping, boating and four wheeling, with many trips to the Oregon coast and around the Northwest. He loved, fishing and hanging by the pool at Shannon's parents, Butch and Lou's in the summer. Fall was for football and Sundays with family, usually involving cocktails and lots of laughs. He was always cracking everyone up with his funny sense of humor and witty personality, but quiet and calm when he needed to listen. Careful to notice someone else that needed to take the floor. Dan was a self-taught handyman; he could do just about anything and was always willing to help. He enjoyed working on his 70, Chevy pickup, and took great pride in every detail. He never took it out unless it was clean and always got a comment from a stranger on how beautiful it was. He always enjoyed a game of darts in the garage! Anything to bring family and friends together. His space in the garage was one, any man would dream of. He didn't really need a beautiful home, just a garage and a TV. His career started with WOOPS that later becoming Energy Northwest, as a janitor at 18. He went from there to a laborer for many years. He had a great fascination for the nuclear industry and enjoyed all history of the Manhattan Project. He spent endless hours, reading and learning about every aspect of the industry, as well as WWII and other historical knowledge. He went to a training job in early 90's where he mastered the craft of public speaking and training people. He took multiple trips to Texas and learned to teach the fire brigade for the site. He enjoyed the challenge and worked hard to make sure everyone was safe. He was one of the best at teaching and making things fun for his students, comparing one thing to another, so that someone might relate to it better. In 2001, he had an opportunity to go into business with his brother Craig, who was a very successful business leader in the computer industry. So he moved his family to Coeur D'Alene, ID. He worked with Craig on multiple projects until Craig's unexpected death in 2003 at the age of 47. In 2005, he moved back to Richland and went to work at Franklin County Emergency Management, where his knowledge of nuclear power and chemical waste served him well. In 2010, he went to Washington Closure, Hanford and then to Secom. He had many responsibilities there and served them well with his knowledge of the chemical waste disposal and radioactive material. He could always calm a heated situation with his patience and strong character. He also spent many hours working and remodeling every home they lived in and moving 9 times in their 31 years of marriage. As well as working on remodeling Shannon's business in the uptown. Dan is survived by his wife, Shannon, son Rylan and his partner, Sam, granddaughter, Tana, his sisters Kim and husband, Larry Thomas, Cindy and husband, Lanny Hayes, and Tom Welker. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Ray and Jared Thomas, KayLynn Meja, Matthew Thomas, Michael Thomas and Chris Thomas and their families. Dan was preceded in death by his fathe
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