Roseann Pressley Obituary (2015)

Roseann Elaine Bak-Pressley went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2015, at Harborview Medical Center. She was born at Memorial Hospital in Yakima, to Violet and Paul Bak. Roseann grew up in West Valley and graduated from West Valley High School in 1969. In her youth, Roseann attended Ahtanum Pioneer Church and later attended the Stone Church where she sang in the choir and participated in nursing home ministries. Religion and music were an important part of her life. She loved to sing and play the piano, organ, and accordion. Most people knew her as a loving person who always had a heart for animals and others. Roseann is survived by John Hermanson; her daughters Kathleen Utley and Kimberly Lesnick; grandchildren Dylan, Brandon, Tyler, and Kristen; sons-in-law Joe Utley and Gary Lesnick, her sister Janet, and brother Steve. Viewing will be offered Thursday, May 7, 2015, from 3 PM to 7 PM, at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors, 201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901. Graveside Services will be Friday, May 8, 2015, at West Hill Memorial Park, 11900 Douglas Road, Yakima.