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Dorothy Jean Reihs, age 80, passed away on Thursday November 5, 2009 in Yakima. She was born in Ansley, Nebraska on April 19, 1929 to Raymond and Christine (Tvrs) Duff. She graduated from High School in 1947, and married Stanley Reihs.
Stan and Dorothy moved to Sunnyside, WA early in their marriage to live on the farm, and this is where they lived for the next 50 years. Besides helping on the farm, she worked as a nursing assistant for Dr. Hall in Sunnyside, as a bookkeeper for Valley Ready Mix in Sunnyside, and retired from the personally rewarding career as a teacher's assistant for the Sunnyside School District. She always enjoyed children and proved it by being a wonderful grandmother and volunteering at Children's Village. She was very involved in many activities including gardening, sewing and cooking.
After moving to Yakima in 1996 she continued to be active in one of her passions – being active in the Presbyterian Church. One other life pleasure was music. She would never miss a chance to dance or sing.
She is survived by her husband Stanley Reihs of Yakima; son Steve (Sylvia) Reihs of Yakima; daughter Dalyce (David) Knight of Ontario, OR; brother Ray Duff of Vancouver, WA; sisters Juanita Kimerjon of San Francisco, CA and Evelyn Coufal of Lincoln, NE, and grandchildren Kristy Knight, Karly (Josh) Spurgeon, Becky (Kyle) Belton and Jamie Reihs, and by great-grandchildren Kendall and Kellby Weems, Jhett Spurgeon, and Nick and Ryan Belton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Aaron and Harold, and sisters Geraldine and Delores.
The family wishes to thank Highgate Senior Living for the care of mom during her stay there.
No services are planned, but a celebration of Dorothy's life will be planned and announced in the future.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the dementia-Alzheimer’s research of your choice. Send condolences at www.valleyhillsfh.com.
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So sorry Stan to read in the paper about Dorothy's passing. I always thought so much of her. She was such a kind and nice lady. My she always looked so pretty where ever you seen her. I don't think you will remember me but you knew my parents "The Bergs" who lived on Emerald Rd.
I just wanted to send my thoughts and again to say how sadden I am to learn about this beautiful lady.----Sincerely Gayle Krumsick
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I just want to say it was a pleasure taking care of Dorthy at Highgate. My sincere condolences to all your family. I'll always remember her as my little happy feet! I will miss her. God Bless all the family through these hard times.
Gaby (highgate senior living caregiver)
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Steve and Family,
Thinking of you and very sorry for your loss.
Sandy McLean
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