Eleanor M Zimmerman Obituary (1934

Eleanor M. Zimmerman, 83, passed away September 1, 2018 at Cottage in the Meadow, following a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. Eleanor was born November 22, 1934 in Spokane, Washington to Tony and Helen Wetch. She graduated from Ellensburg High School where she met and later married her first husband, Burton Pugh. They spent many rewarding and happy years together farming in the Kittitas valley until the time of his death in 1983. Eleanor later met, and in 1988 married, Dave Zimmerman. Dave and Eleanor lived in Cowiche, Washington where they farmed, traveled and enjoyed their life together. She was an avid and talented quilter and an active member of the Apple Valley Piece Makers. She loved playing tennis and was a member of the Yakima Tennis Club. Dave always referred to tennis as 'her job.' She was a long-standing member of the Sunshine Lions Club of Naches where she served as treasurer for many years. Eleanor and Dave were members of the Horseless Carriage Club and owned numerous restored vehicles. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Burton Pugh and Dave Zimmerman, and two brothers, Jim Wetch and Gary Wetch. She is survived by six sisters-in-law, Alice Anderson of Tumwater, Washington, Verla Sappington of Manteca, California, Audine Moy of Ellensburg, Washington, Darlene Cahill of Ellensburg, Washington, Paulette Wetch of Yakima, Washington and Renee Wetch of Yakima, Washington. She is also survived by her step grandson, Kevin Zimmerman (Mary) of Bonney Lake, Washington, and numerous nieces and nephews. Eleanor will always be remembered by friends and family for her fiercely independent and strong, yet kind, spirit. She will long be remembered and missed by many. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Cottage in the Meadow, and her dear friends Vicki Abroe, Delores Decoto and Renee Wetch for their care and unfailing support and love for Eleanor in her final journey. In honoring her request there will be no service. In remembrance of Eleanor, let us remember to extend kindness and gratitude to others as we all journey through life.