Willann Lopez Obituary (1939

Ann passed away at home peacefully with her family gathered around after a year and a half battle with breast cancer. Born in Seattle, WA on November 26, 1939 to Willis and Velma Sanford, she moved to California in 1969, where she raised six children and was a stay at home mom. Her mother passed away at a young age and she had a young son who was only three. This was Willann's youngest brother. She raised him like her own son, even though she had six of her own and later in life she raised a granddaughter. In 1969, she moved to Yakima, WA with her six children and younger brother. Ann worked in the fruit warehouses as a sorter for many years. She remarried Jose Lopez on April 20, 1996, and together with her husband, started an in-home daycare and operated that for about four years. After that they both decided to go into adult care-giving. She lived a life of service, taking care of or helping family members all throughout her life. Ann enjoyed family gatherings, crossword puzzles, crocheting and dancing. She was a member of Home League. We would like to thank her husband Jose for never leaving her side and providing exceptional care and to North Star, Hospice and the doctors for all the help and guidance they gave to our family. Ann is survived by her husband Jose; son Steven Stepper; daughters Debbie Vargas, Annette "Annie" Garcia, Kim Garcia and Chris Aguayo; brothers James Sanford, Willis Sanford and Larry Sanford; 14 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Vicki Strojek and sister Willene Sanford. Viewing and visitation will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Shaw & Sons Funeral Directors, 201 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA. Funeral services will be held also at Shaw & Sons on Monday, March 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., followed by burial at Tahoma Cemetery. Those who wish to leave a memory or condolence may visit www.shawandsons.com.