Katie L. McFarland, 59, of Yakima passed away at home on June 13, 2011. She was born in Hickman Bend, Arkansas on August 21, 1951 to Raymond and Ruby Stewart.
Katie moved to the Yakima area in 1969 and worked for Yakima Convalescent Care as well as Keller Fruit. She later worked for the Post Office as a supervisor. She thoroughly enjoyed working at the Post Office.
She was married to her husband, Larry McFarland for 39 years. They were married on February 7, 1971. Katie enjoyed serving the Lord and was a member of Bethel Community Church for 20 years. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Her parents, Raymond and Ruby Stewart, and her brother, Dink Stewart, precede her in death.
Katie is survived by her husband, Larry McFarland of Yakima; son, John McFarland of Hoquiam; a daughter, Christy Baker of Yakima; brother, Floyd Stewart of Yakima; and seven grandchildren.
Visitation will be offered Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 12PM-7PM at Valley Hills Funeral Home in Yakima. The funeral service will be a 12PM on Friday, June 17, 2011 also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Tahoma Cemetery in Yakima.
