Eldon Webb

Eldon Webb died peacefully on October 21, 2007 at the age of 81 surrounded by family and friends. Eldon was born May 9, 1926 in Yakima, Washington and lived in Yakima most of his life. Eldon attended the Adventist Academy as a child and later joined the Merchant Marines at the age of 17, serving for one year on ships transporting munitions and explosives to troops during the war. He was drafted into the U.S. Army at 18 and served for 2 years in the Bushmasters Regiment, a group of infantry that scouted villages in advance for enemy occupation. He was trained in jungle fighting and stationed in the Philippines and Japan. Eldon married Donna Weber while home on leave on August 31, 1946. The couple had two daughters.

Eldon was a hardworking, dedicated family man, and worked in a variety of occupations during his life. He enjoyed being a long haul truck driver and made deliveries between Yakima and California. He worked as a Baker for many years and was known among family and friends for his delicious raspberry Linzentorte and Italian Cr?me Cakes. Eldon retired from baking and became a school bus driver. He met many staff and children through this occupation and treasured these relationships. Eldon also worked as a volunteer in the remedial reading programs at local elementary schools and was viewed as a "grandpa" by many of his students.

Camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking in the great outdoors were a passion for Eldon. He enjoyed many family camping trips to Rimrock Lake and snowmobiling in the Tampico area. He liked to sketch and filled numerous books with drawings and memories. Eldon enjoyed painting mountain scenes and his oil paintings are found in the homes of family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Wanda Webb, daughters Toni Webb of Yakima, and Tracie Lozano of Maple Valley, son-in-law Frank Lozano , 2 grandchildren; Sarah and Jared Lozano, step-daughter Kathy Mitchell of Renton, and 3 step sons; Rod Jones, Dale Jones and Dennis Jones all of Yakima. Eldon is also survived by 2 half-sisters Betty Jordon of Arizona and Peggy Connella of Oregon, and 2 half-brothers; Fred Webb of Oregon and Norman Hill of Chehalis, Washington.

Visitation will be offered on Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 3 pm to 7 pm. The funeral service will be held at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors at 1 pm on Friday, October 26, 2007. Concluding services and burial will be in Tahoma Cemetery followed by a reception in the Greenside Room at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Yakima.