Darrel Hathaway Obituary (2024)

Darrell Owen Hathaway, 90, of Yakima, passed away peacefully on August 21st. He will be missed greatly. Darrell was an only child, born on June 15,1934 in Yakima to Owen Kenton Hathaway and Charlotte Elenora (Lake) Hathaway and grew up on his folks' farm in Wapato. Darrell graduated from Wapato High School in 1953. He graduated from Washington State University in 1958 with a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Horticulture. At WSU, Darrell was a member of both the wrestling team and Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). After graduating from WSU, Darrell served in the US Army Reserves for approximately 10 years, retiring as a Captain. Darrell married Fern Corbin in 1959 and lived in Yakima. Around this time, he joined the United States Department of Agriculture as an entomologist, publishing some of his research in entomology journals. After 41 years of service, he retired in 2000. Darrell loved spending time with his family, playing the piano, drawing, cooking, gardening, and watching movies. Darrell is survived by his wife of almost 65 years Fern, his children Elaine (Monica), Sandra (Jim), Randy, and grandchildren Nicole (Mike) and Olivia. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.