Cleo A. Voorhies

Cleo A. Voorhies
Colonial Funeral Home

YAKIMA - Cleo A. (Harper) Voorhies (92) of Selah died on Monday May 19, 2008 at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born in Datto, AR on August 28, 1915 to Steve and Louvenia (Moore) Harper. She was raised and educated in Arkansas and was married to Hubert Voorhies in Datto on Oct. 7, 1933. They moved to the Yakima Valley in 1950. In 1965 Cleo and her husband moved to Zillah where they owned and operated an orchard. She enjoyed cooking, spending time with her family, picnics and bbq's. She was part of a gospel singing group that sang on the radio on Sunday mornings. She was a member of the Church of God. Cleo is survived by three children, Jim Voorhies of Naches, Linda Stillwaugh of Selah and Jerry Voorhies of Paterson; six grandchildren, Rod, Brett, Kim, T.J., Dusty, and Crystal, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1981; one son, Denny in 1971 and nine siblings. Graveside services will be held on Friday May 23, 2008 at 10 AM at the Zillah City Cemetery. Friends may send condolences to www.toppenishfunerals.com. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 5 2023, 15:01:45 UTC