Valley Hills Funeral Home

Professional Staff

David Humpherys Sr.

Although no longer with us, David's spirit fills the buildings. You'll find his collection of NASCAR vehicles in the foyer in Zillah and the arrangement office in Yakima. His kind and gentle way will forever be missed.

Julia Humpherys, Funeral Director/Owner

Julia was the wife of David Sr. and is the business owner. She has been managing the Yakima chapel in Terrace Heights. However, having recently received the awesome gift of two granddaughters, she's often babysitting. Julia is a licensed funeral director as well as an insurance agent for prearrangements.

David Humpherys Jr., Funeral Director, General Manager

David Jr. is a third generation funeral director, he graduated from Sunnyside Christian High School in 1999 and from Mt. Hood College with a degree in Mortuary Science in June 2001. He has since earned his Funeral Director's and Embalmer's Licenses from the State of Washington. He is licensed to sell insurance and has taken responsibility of prearrangement services for the funeral home. David is married to Amber, who teaches school in Sunnyside. In 2007, they welcomed a new baby girl, Madelyn Grace, to the family.

James Gregory, Funeral Director

Jim joined the staff in 1996. He is licensed both as a funeral director and embalmer. His wife, Amy, twin daughters Andrea and Amanda, and youngest daughter, Angela, enjoy living in Zillah where they are active members of the Zillah Church of the Nazarene.

Mark Williams, Funeral Director

Mark Williams was born in the Yakima Valley and was raised in the Ellensburg area. Mark grew up around his father's funeral homes in both the Yakima and Ellensburg areas. As a second-generation funeral director, Mark was raised with the golden rule and strives to continue today . Upon graduation from college and his father's retirement, Mark relocated to Moxee and now assists families at all three of the Valley Hills Funeral Homes as a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and insurance agent. Mark and his family live in the Moxee area and are honored to be able to help famillies during a difficult time.

Jim Janssen

Jim Jannsen was raised in the funeral business in Minnesota working with his father for 15 years. At the time, part of working for the funeral home also meant you had to drive ambulance. He later owned bakeries in Montana and Yakima. Jim attends Full Gospel Church in Union Gap and enjoys being back in funeral service.

Nikki Van Antwerp

Nikki works as the receptionist/secretary in the Zillah office. She attended Zillah schools, married, and returned to Zillah in 1996. She is active in the community and school district where she serves on the booster club and her husband, Chris, serves on the School Board. They have a Photography business and enjoy staying busy with their two college-age, and three younger children and all of their activities. The Van Antwerp family attends the Zillah Church of the Nazarene.

Sandy Brown

Sandy grew up in Indonesia where her parents were missionaries. She lived in Alaska eleven years before coming to Yakima. She has two wonderful children and enjoys reading and traveling. She is the secretary/receptionist at the Yakima office.

Shirley Martin

Shirley Martin was born in Seattle and raised in Sunnyside. She has two daughters, 4 granddaughters and 4 grandsons. Shirley works at the Sunnyside chapel. She strives to insure that all the details are attended to. Fishing, hunting, camping, crafts and gardening are her hobbies. She says, "I love my job, and hope I make a difference."

Jerry Roybal

Jerry Roybal was born, raised and schooled in Toppenish. He moved to Zillah and has lived here 42 years with his wife Sharida and 3 sons, Jerry Jr., Brian and Josh.Jerry & Sharida have 5 grandchildren.

James Goldade

Jim Goldade is retired from full time work in the funeral business and works part time for Valley Hills. He lives in Grandview, in the Lower Yakima Valley, where he and his wife, Roberta, are very active in the Grandview Nazarene Church. Jim is a pleasure to work with. His sincerity and honesty are unsurpassed. He has 50+ years of experience in funeral service.