Tri-City Herald death notices for July 13, 2026

Willis Byrd

Willis Byrd, 85, of Kennewick, died July 11 in Kennewick.

He was born in Slaton, Texas, and lived in the Tri-Cities for 18 years.

He was a retired Seattle housing manager and ordained clergy member.

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

Alvera M. Larson

Alvera Marie Larson, 93, of Prosser, died July 10 in Prosser.

She was born in Tolley, N.D., and lived in Prosser for 72 years.

She was a retired bookkeeper.

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

Gary C. George

Gary Carlile George, 82, of Benton City, died July 13 in Pasco.

He was born in Windsor, Colo., and lived in Benton City for 12 years.

The Marine Corps veteran was a retired welder.

CODA Alternative Cremation & Funeral, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon A. Appel

Sharon Ann Appel, 83, of Kennewick, died July 3 in Kennewick.

She was born in Kansas City, MO., and lived in Kennewick for two years.

She was a homemaker.

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

Angela M. Copenhaver

Angela Marie Copenhaver, 63, of Benton City, died July 2 in Benton City.

She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, and lived in Benton City for 27 years.

She was the retired owner of ANR Group Inc.

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

Alice Standring

Alice Standring, 89, of Richland, died July 8 in Richland.

She was born in San Francisco and lived in the Tri-Cities for 83 years.

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

Eric Boehmer

Eric Alexander Boehmer, 72, of Prosser, died July 9 in Prosser.

He was born in Helena, Mont., and lived in Prosser for 27 years.

He was a retired sales manager for Verizon.

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