Death Notices

Tri-City Herald death notices for Feb. 28-March 1, 2026

Elzora J. Golden

Elzora Jane Golden, 94, of Kennewick, died Feb. 22 in Kennewick.

She was born in Las Animas, Colo., and lived in Kennewick for two years.

She was a retired banker.

Compassionate Cremation Society, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Mary L. ‘Judy’ Lande Grimes

Mary Lou “Judy” Lande Grimes, 81, of Kennewick, died Feb. 26 in Richland.

She was born in Finley and was a lifelong Tri-Cities resident.

She was a retired inspector and trimmer for Lamb Weston.

Life Tributes Cremation Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

JoAnne Garver

JoAnne Garver, 89, of Richland, died Feb. 25 in Richland.

She was born in Pasco and lived in Tri-Cities for many years throughout her life.

She was a retired from customer service in the telephone industry.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

Susie J. Seely

Susie J. Seely, 63, of Kennewick, died Feb. 26 in Kennewick.

She was born in San Diego, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 62 years.

She was a retired caregiver.

Mueller’s Tri-Cities Funeral Home, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Debra G. Shafer

Debra Gail Shafer, 71, of Kennewick, died Feb. 25 in Kennewick.

She was born in Quincy, Calif., and lived in Richland for 37 years.

She was a homemaker.

Einan’s at Hillcrest, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon L. Eslinger

Sharon Lee Eslinger, 69, of Richland, died Feb. 26 in Richland.

She was born in Oregon City, Ore., and lived in Richland for 42 years.

She was a homemaker.

Einan’s at Sunset, Richland, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published March 2, 2026 at 10:49 AM.

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