Helen Viva Catlett

HELEN VIVA CATLETT, 97, of Yakima died June 8, 2014 in Yakima. She was born September 19, 1916, in Marshfield (Coos Bay), Oregon.
Helen was raised in Yakima, after her marriage to Lester Catlett, they lived in Seattle, California, and Alaska, before moving back to Yakima. She worked as a Librarian in Alaska; she also worked as a Detention Officer for the City of Yakima. Helen enjoyed gardening, crocheting and reading. She was a member of the Yakima Culture Club. She was a great mentor to her entire family and friends. She had a great gift of listening and giving good feedback. Helen was always loving, laughing, and giving of herself and her time. We all loved her dearly.
She is survived by a Step-son: Michael Allen, Sister: Erma Rutherford, Nephews: Bill Rutherford (Martha), Ron Pualani (Kim), Alfred (Janice) Pualani , John Grose Nieces: Charlotte Rutherford, Viva Ruffin, Eunice Ruffin, Darlene (Bud) Nelson, Charlesetta Rutherford, Penny Rutherford & Linda, & Numerous Great Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Monday June 23rd & Tuesday, June 24th at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors. Interment will follow in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima.