Zelma I. Ginder, 95, passed away on June 10, 2011, at Landmark Care Center with loved ones at her side. She was born on January 16, 1916, in Abilene, Kansas to Samuel Richard Liles and Florence Lena (Rush) Liles. She met Pete at the roller-skating rink and they were married two years later in 1934. They came to Yakima in 1937 and have lived here ever since.
Zelma is survived by her daughter, Patricia Wood (Fred); sister, Alma Mae Yates; three grandchildren, Kathy Gray (Ken), Fred Wood (Irene), and Judy Dodge (Shawn); seven great grandchildren, Leslie (Kyle), Erin (Adam), Jason (Katie), Shawna, Kailey, Tanya (Chris), and Freddy (Heather); and three great-great grandchildren, Caleb, Dominik, and Freddy, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Clifford Ray Ginder and Dickie Ginder.
Family would like to give a special thanks to Ruth and Leonard Pickett for all their love and support. Also to Landmark, especially Glee, Mary, Kathy, Monica, and the many aides who cared for Mom in this time of need.
Visitation will be offered from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. Graveside services will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16 at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima. Those wishing to attend the burial should meet at the cemetery.
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