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Vonna Ella Throckmorton
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June 25, 1919 ~ March 28, 2013 |
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April 4, 2013 |
 Vonna
Ella (Coates) Throckmorton, 93, entered into
rest March 28, 2013. A graveside service was be
held April 3 at the Prosser, Washington,
Cemetery.
Vonna was born in Byron, Washington, June 25,
1919, to Archibald and Sadie (Hall) Coates. At
the age of three, her family settled on
Rattlesnake Hills outside of Prosser, where they
farmed dry land wheat.
Vonna was the youngest, with three older
brothers Marvin, Leland, and Dean.
Vonna attended the country School on Rattlesnake
until the seventh grade, then bused to Prosser
and graduated from Prosser High School in 1937.
Vonna married Claude Throckmorton on December
17, 1938. Their only child, Marjorie Anne
Throckmorton, was born December 2, 1942.
Vonna and Claude treasured their time at their
lakeside retreat at Chapman Lake Resort in
Washington. They spent endless days boating and
fishing and just enjoying the outdoors.
Vonna was a homemaker mainly, and worked with
Claude as caretakers of Scootney Park and
Campground outside Connell, Washington. After
they retired from Scootney Park, Vonna worked at
Lamb Weston in Connell until retiring again.
Vonna was devoted to her daughter and grandkids,
making sure all needs were met. But most of all
to her husband of over 58 years, their
unconditional love for each other was truly
magical.
Claude passed December 23, 1996, with Vonna by
his side as she always was.
Vonna was also preceded in death by her
daughter, Margie.
She leaves behind grandchildren Todd French,
Mike French (Theresa), Rick French (Melissa) and
CaSandra Anderson; great-grandchildren, Jamie
(Jim), Nick (Kayla), Steven, Alyssa, Kirsten,
and Jonathan; great-great -grandchildren Ryker
and Autumn; and many nieces and nephews. |
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