Faith, trust, and a love for God are the values that motivate Caroline Onstot, Hos-pice Friends volunteer, to reach out and touch people’s lives in ways that few other people can. In today’s society there are not many people who are willing to give the keys to their house to someone they just met a week ago and then leave on vacation. But then again, Caroline doesn’t exactly fit the mold of your aver-age citizen.

Caroline has a long history of opening up her home and heart to those in need despite the nor-mal apprehensions that most peo-ple would feel. “I just have faith that everything will be ok,” says Caroline. Her faith is not un-founded. When Caroline was a member of a jury that convicted a young woman of substance abuse. After the verdict Caroline saw the woman outside the court-house. “I was crushed when I saw her – she was just sitting there crying. Later I contacted her in jail and befriended her.” When the young woman was released from jail, she had no place to go. Caroline allowed the woman to stay in her home for a couple of weeks until she was able to find a place to live in Seattle. And when she had no way to get to Seattle, Caroline gave the woman her car.

This was only the beginning. Since then Caroline has opened her home to a long list of people in need of a place to stay. Through her involvement with “Children of Chernobyl,” she has invited individuals to stay on at least three different occasions -

allowing one student to live with her for a year while he attended CWU. Then there were the visiting missionaries that needed a place for their children to stay while they traveled the country for three months, or

the time she allowed a friend to stay with her for six months while she recovered from foot surgery. The list goes on.

Caroline’s generous hospitality began to fo-cus on hospice care more than twenty years ago when her best friend, Bev DeKoning, was diagnosed with can-cer. In those days, Caroline admits that she often felt uncomfortable and didn’t always know what to say. Caroline went through a year long process learning

how to work through many end-of-life is-sues. Caroline and Bev’s children were about the same age and Caroline often had Bev’s two sons stay at her home when Bev was in Seattle for treatments. During the last week of her friend’s life, Caroline shared responsibility with the family sitting vigil at Bev’s bedside. “There were six of us with her when she died. I felt a real spiritual time then. It was awful, but I was thankful to be a part of it.” It was at that point that Caroline made a promise to herself to be a hospice volunteer when she retired.

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An Open Door Policy - Acts of Faith

Hospice News Caring in Kittitas County since 1983 Summer 2005

Caroline O

nstot

Hospice Friends 302 E. Second Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926 friends@eburg.com (509) 962-7379 or 1-800-925-8450 x379

IN THIS ISSUE

• Creating A Legacy

• Advanced Directives

• Upcoming Events

• How To Get Involved

• 2004 Donor List

“There are times when I don’t want to ever be around death again, but at the same time, my life has been so enriched through these experiences. “ Caroline Onstot

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Cle Elum

1st & 3rd Thursday 6:00—7:00 PM

Elumwood Apts., 2nd & Harris

Ellensburg Every Thursday 5:00—6:00 PM

CWU Science Bldg, Rm 311

P A G E 2

Leaving a Legacy

Andrew Lyons

Executive Director

Kim Brittain

Program Coordinator

We can’t even begin to describe the emo-tions we have gone through over the past few months. As you have probably already read in one of the local newspapers, we have been incredibly blessed with a generous bequest from the late Elmer Seth. Over the course of the next few years, Hospice Friends will re-ceive close to $575,000 from the Seth Estate.

This does not mean, however, that we can stop fundraising and just sit back. The income derived from investing the bequest will allow us to expand services by about 15-20% over the course of the next three years. With a dedicated group of volunteers, board mem-bers, Home Care & Hospice staff, and commu-nity members, we have already begun to for-mulate a strategic plan that will define what services need to be added or expanded. Thus far, we have defined at least nine different goals ranging from improving patient comfort through acquiring new supplies/equipment to advocating for an in-patient hos-pice facility. With your support, and that of our incredible team of volunteers (like Caroline Onstot), we know that we can make every-one of these goals a reality.

Over the course of the past five years Hospice Friends has under-gone some dramatic growth. This has been the direct result of the strong support we have received from individuals and families, such

as you, that believe in the mission of Hospice Friends. Between 1998 and 2004 our annual budget increased from $40,000 to over $65,000. Every year you have provided con-tinual support, and we, in turn, have been able to serve a growing number of those in need. In 1998, we served just under 150 individuals and families, as compared to last year when we served almost 450 individuals and families.

In order to meet the growing needs we see on a daily basis, we will continue to rely on your strong support. Your tax-deductible gift will remain in Kitti-tas County serving friends and neighbors in your community. Many employers also offer giving through payroll deduction, includ-ing Central Washington University and Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

As you read through this issue of our Hospice Friends newsletter, we hope you will discover how you can contribute to our mission of providing peace, comfort, and care to the frail elderly and those facing life-threatening illnesses. It may be as simple as talking to your friend or neighbor about hos-pice services or advanced directives; or per-haps, after reading Caroline’s story, you will be motivated to volunteer. Whatever you de-cide, please know that your contribution will be welcomed and appreciated.

Sincerely ~ Andrew & Kim

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P A G E 3

Those interested in

learning more about the Hos-pitality House

and/or who would qualify to stay there

can contact the

Hospice Friends office

at (509) 962-7379.

An Open Door Policy Continued... Some twenty years later, Caroline fulfilled her promise by completing Hospice Friends’ training in 2004 to become a patient care vol-unteer. Her first “assignment” was to provide companionship for Maxine Worecester, an eighty-five year old woman who was slowly dying of cancer. In the beginning Caroline just visited once a week in order to bring Maxine “The Clue” - Kittitas County’s local television guide. When Sally, Maxine’s daughter, made plans to move to Arizona for the winter, Sally wanted a non-medical contact to talk to about how Maxine was doing. Caro-line began seeing Maxine on a daily basis and updated Sally as needed. She ran simple errands for Maxine and provided com-panionship when Maxine felt up to talking.

As Maxine began to fail, Dena Dinius, Maxine’s hospice nurse, alerted the family. Over the course of the next few weeks, Maxine’s three children: John (from Texas), Bill (from Hawaii), and Sally (from Arizona) came back to Ellensburg to see their mom for the last time. At first the family stayed in a hotel, but when Caroline offered up her small 1100 sq. ft. home, they accepted and “moved in”.

Later, when Caroline left on a week long vacation, she just gave them the keys and told them to come and go as they needed. Toward the end, the family took shifts being at their mother’s side. At any given time, there was someone sleeping at Caroline’s house, while others were at their mom’s bedside. “They were stacked in there, but they didn’t seem to mind,” Caroline recalled in reference to her tiny guest room. Although Caroline continued to make short visits to see Maxine, she real-ized that, “Maxine didn’t need me, she needed her kids.” The best thing she could do at that point was to support them so that they could have the energy to give the proper care and love to their mom. “To see them use my house…making tea… talking about their mom, it was wonderful to be a part of that.”

In many ways it reminded Caroline of her experience with her own mom who had died of cancer just two years before. Caroline re-members that her mom’s illness and eventual passing brought her family together. “It cre-ated a sense of community, a sense of trust, a sense of family being together, and a realiza-tion of how important that is. It was a privi-lege to be there.”

After Maxine passed away Caroline began to reflect on her re-cent experience of opening her home to Maxine’s family. She decided that, “If this is some-thing there is a need for and something I enjoy doing, then I need to pursue it.” And that she did. In less than a month Caroline managed

to sell her small 1100sq ft home and buy a larger one that could better accommodate her vision of creating a year-round “Hospitality House,” where out-of-town family members that are visiting loved ones on Hospice Friends’ services may stay.

Thanks to Caroline, on April 16th, 2005 the Hospice Friends Hospitality House officially opened its doors. Hospice Friends will pro-vide some monetary and volunteer support as needed, but by in large, this is Caroline’s gift to the community. “This is something I can do and feel good about, but I can’t take any credit for it. Anything I have accomplished in this life has been by the grace of God. Without Him I would have nothing,” said Caroline. “There are times when I don’t want to ever be around death again, but at the same time, my life has been so enriched through these experiences. I have a true passion for this type of work, and I know that I will always receive more than I give.”

Maxine Worecester

“I have a true passion for this type of work, and I know

that I will al-ways receive more than I

give.” Caroline Onstot

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS Cle Elum

1st & 3rd Thursday 6:00—7:00 PM

Elumwood Apts., 2nd & Harris

Ellensburg Every Thursday 5:00—6:00 PM

CWU Science Bldg, Rm 311

Advance Directives and POLST The issues surrounding serious illness and death aren’t always easy to discuss with loved ones. You may find yourself in a situation in which you’re unable to communicate your wishes regarding the extent of treatment ef-forts, such as resuscitation and life-support machines. An advance directive is a statement that declares what kind of treatment a patient wants after he or she has become incompetent or unable to communicate to medical person-nel.

Washington law recognizes two types of Ad-vance Directives:

A health care directive or “living will.” (This is not the same as a “will” or living trust” which are financial documents that plan for the distribution of your financial assets and property.) Advance directives spell out the types of life-sustaining measures you do and do not want. You do not need a lawyer to complete your living will, but you will need a witness’ signature.

A durable power of attorney for health care or DPAHC. (This is not the same as a power of attorney which deals with per-sonal and financial matters.) This docu-ment allows you to designate an individual to make medical decisions on your behalf

in the event you are unable to do so.

The process of discussing and writing advance directives should be ongoing, rather than a single event. Keep the original document in a safe place where family members can get to them (not in a safety deposit box). Give copies to people such as a spouse, family members, physicians, local hospital and clergyperson. Changes can be made at any time, but be sure to give out new, updated copies.

Adults with serious health conditions, who may need to make decisions about life-sustaining treatments at the end of life, are now encouraged to fill out a form called the physicians orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment or POLST. The POLST form is intended to help you and your physician discuss your wishes. It assists health care providers, health care facilities, and emergency medical person-nel to carry out your preferences for end of life care. Advance directives documents and POLST forms are available at the Hospice Friends office or the Community Health Li-brary.

-This article is reprinted and edited by permission of the author, Melanie Jones, Director of the Com-munity Health Library at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.

For more infor-mation about advance direc-tives visit the Washington State Medical Association’s website at www.wsma.org/patients/brochures.html.

Thanks to Gene Ketzenberg – volunteer extraordinaire, the Cruisin’ for Hospice open car show will be bigger and better than ever this year. Gene has been organizing the event for the past six years and donates all of the proceeds to Hospice Friends. This year Gene has teamed up with KXLE and co-ordinated the event with Bi-Mart’s 50th anni-versary celebration. This year’s show will have something for everyone. There will be live music, raffles, games, and prizes for all ages.

The show already has great sup-port from sponsors, with more coming on board as the event nears. According to Ketzenberg, the sponsors make the show pos-sible. “I can’t thank them enough for all their generosity.” Any type

of car is welcome, from antique or classics to the latest models, even motorcycles and pick-ups. “Anyone who wants to show-off their ride, bring it down,” says Gene. Please contact the Hospice Friends office if you would like to pre-register your vehicle.

Saturday August 13th

10-4pm Bi-Mart

Parking Lot Ellensburg

Cruisin’ for Hospice Car Show

P A G E 4

Dan Maher Benefit Concert

News from Our Partner Agency Changes are afoot at Home Health and Hos-pice of Kittitas County! Robin Owen, Direc-tor for the past four years, stepped down to join her husband in retirement June 16th. Sherrill Boehm, who has been the Clinical Co-ordinator for nearly four years, took the reins of leadership as Director, effective June 13th. Sherrill is well-prepared for her new role with

many years of home health and hospice ex-perience. She is prepared to take on the chal-lenges of an ever-changing health care environ-ment. Dena Dinius, an RN with 11 years of experience, including two years with Home Health, has been promoted to Clinical Coordi-nator.

How to Get Involved Sending in a donation is not the only way you can help support the mission of Hospice Friends. Below are some other ways that you can become involved. Give us a call!

• Educate others about hospice services and end-of-life issues. We have books, brochures, videos and other resources that can help bring comfort and help one understand the issues surrounding end-of-life.

• Make an in-kind donation. Hospice

Friends relies heavily on donations of equipment (wheelchairs, bath benches, etc.) and supplies (incontinent supplies, twin sheets, etc.). Call the office for a full list of items we accept.

• Become a volunteer. We offer a wide

variety of volunteer opportunities. You could help out with special events, drive clients to medical appointments, assist

with office tasks, or become a patient care volunteer. If you have a skill or talent that you want to share, please contact us and we will most likely find a way to use your contribution.

• Become a board member. We are cur-

rently looking for new board members to help Hospice Friends fulfill its mission.

• Provide input for our strategic plan. Call the office if you would like to be involved with our strategic planning process.

• Take the time to care for the frail elderly and those facing life-threatening illness. You don’t need to be involved with us in order to spend an extra few minutes talk-ing to your neighbor that is battling can-cer or calling up an old friend who has just lost a loved one. Your smallest effort can mean so much.

Thanks to the generosity of Kathy and Ken Cadwallader, Hospice Friends will hold a bene-fit concert featuring Dan Maher of NPR’s “Inland Folk.” There will be a minimal $2-3 cover charge to pay for the facility, along with the opportunity during the show to make an

additional donation to benefit Hospice Friends. We want this to be a fun event for the whole community. If you haven’t heard Dan’s music before, then you don’t want to miss this chance to see him live at the Hal Holmes Cen-ter on August 20th.

“Our most im-portant legacy

will be the contributions we make to the lives of

other human beings.”

Thomas Kinkade

Saturday August 20th Time-TBA Hal Homes

Center Ellensburg

P A G E 5

“Thank you so very much for all of your

help in my time of need.

I’ll never forget you.”

Family member touched by

Hospice Friends & HCHKV

Angels $1,000-$4,999 Bonnie Jump & Irene Jackson Fraternal Order of Eagles Helen Ockwig Kelly Holderman Linda & Brad Carlton Lyle Baker Mary Pedersen Sally Treharne Schaake Corporation Vietnam Veterans of America Patron $250-$999 Alpa Chapter #88, Order of the Eastern Star Anita Remple Annalee & Bruce Guiwits Blue Ridge Insurance Carol & Harold Ogden Dennis & Myra Mullen Ernie & Linda Metzer Estelle Johnson George Craig Hank & Frances Schnebly Jerry & Patricia Hein Joe & Marge Teeley Joyce Jones Mark & Janet Richards Mrs. Eric T. Moe Necia Knudson Paul M. & Heather D. DeFaccio Paul Weaver Puget Sound Energy Rex Rice Richard Hoover Robin & LaRenne Lacey Roy & Alana Savoian Shawn Rockwell Tanya Cook Terry Clark Tim Roth - Care Crafts

Women of Grace Honorary $100-$249 Affordable Funeral Care Alice Mundy Anne Marusa Aqua "D" Lites Art Carlson Arthur & Suzy Lyons Arvida Club Barbara Wheatley Belva Nelson Betty Meilander Bob & Cindy Knudson Bonnie & Ian Smith Buck Minor Carolyn Booth Catherine Devney Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Charlotte Storlie Cheri Bader Clyde & Shara Jump Dale & Kathryn Jessup Ttee Dan & Mary Nouwens Darlene Carlton Darryl Fuhrman & Susan Tank Dave & Linda Lundy David & Eileen Stokes David Carpenter DNR Employees, Charitable Committee Don & Peggy Schaake Donna & Ted Leach Doug & Carla Warnock Ellensburg Lodge 20 IOOF Ernest Hadley First Lutheran Church Women Frank Fennerty Fred & Beverly Crunk Fred & Joy Palmiero Fred & June Schnebly

Fred Everett Gene & Laura Wilson Glenn Bandy Gretchen & John Wangeman Harry & Kathleen Masterson Heather McCaul Heidi & Lloyd Baker Helen Kelly Ian Buchan Irene Hernandez-Weidert James Carpenter James Stansfield Jan Demorest Jean Hayes Jean Winstanley Jennifer Croft Jim & Pam Daly Jim McAllaster John F. Woods John P. O'Connor Joyce Palelek Judy Swanson Morrison Cle Elum Family Medicine Center Karin & Robert Kohn Kenneth D. Beckley P.S. Kieth & Nancy Bradbury Kittitas County Chapter of Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Kittitas County Farm Bureau Lee Krick Lewella Morris Liz & Scott Pearl Lorean Bartley Lorraine Calderwood-Parsons Lynn Benediktsson Mark Carroll Marlo Willis

Mary & Bob Butterfield Mary Oxendine Mary Zauhar Matt Stephens Maxine Flaack Maxine Shaw Maxine Van De Graaf Meriam Tussinger Merle & Marylou Gilmour Molly Christen Monterie Oechsner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Mundy Nancy Richards Woods Ace Hardware Norna Johnson Oenone Kinman Owen & Janet Kastning Pat Doughty Pat Sisk Paul Kann Polly Florence Presbyterian Women Rand Gillen Randy & Davene Rauschmier Ray & Crystal Gilmour Ray & Ursula Oien Rebecca Mehlenbacher St. Andrews Catholic Church Richard Mohan & William Mitchell Robert G. Hutchinson Robin A. Owen Downtown Pharmacy Rosewood Residents Assoc. Inc Ruth Bare Sam & Mary Penhallegon Sandra Walker Sara Haven Ames Sarah Brechtbill

We gratefully acknowledge the following 800 plus donors that gave during the 2004 calendar

year. Your generosity allows Hospice Friends to provide peace, comfort, and care in the midst

of life and loss. (Donors are listed alphabetically by first name within each donor group)

“Where does one begin and where do you find the words to say thank you to a group of special people like you.

My family and I are blessed by your untiring efforts. Thank you for being there for us and for our community.”

– Family member touched by Hospice Friends & Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley

Sherry & Nancy Meabon Steve & Sydney Moe Steve Varga Stormie & Alabam Kern Terry & Gretchen Owen The Mother's Club Vi Devlin Washington Beef Wendell Holmstrom William & Pam Grueter Active $50-$99 AARP Ab & Kathleen Kern Al & Janice Hansen Al & Venita Baasch Alan & Marilyn Kutz Alan Fish Amparo Granger Andrea Bowman Andrew Lyons Angie Hastings Avista Energy Barbara Shaw Betty & Stan Evens Betty Holmes Betty Thompson Bill & Connie Craig Bob & Dolly McFadden Bob & Nancy Stewart Bob & Peggy Haynie Bobbie Halperin Bruce Matsumura Bud & Jeanne Clerf Bud & Ruth Smart Budd & Millie Weir Cahterine Field Carla Kaatz Carla Lewis Carol Pless Carol Quimby

Carolyn & Lee Ellenbarger Caryl Rasmussen Cashmere Valley Bank Cassy & Marvin Sterkel Cheryl & Fred Warnock Chuck & Peggy Steward Cindy McMeans Clarence & Marjory Helgeson Colleen Kelleher Connie & Bill Craig Connie Dunnington Dale & Marianne Kramer Daphane Light David & Teri Stroud David Wright DDS Dayle Hildebrand Deborah Burns & Steve Wirth Delores & Don Vietzke Dick & Helen Waddle Don & Carol Snowden Donna & Jim Nylander Donna Bacon Shore Donna Nelson Dorothy McCullough Dorse & Peggy Schnebly Earlie Brooks Ed & Darlene West Edith Oyler Elaine Campbell Elis Herman MD Ellensburg Water Company Elmer & Goldie Stampfly Eric & Carol Poulsen Erleen Beckley Erma Nickell Evelyn Baker F. B. Gates Fran Carlton Frances M. Van de Venter Frank & Billie Schnebly Frank & Lillian Gregerich

Freada Andrews Freddie & Charlene Watterson Fritz & Joan Glover G.E. Minerich Galen Pam, & Katrina Everett Gary & Peggy Brantley Georgia Henney Gerald Thomas Gladys Wahle Glenn Pennell Glenna Fullerton Gordon Blossom Grebb, Johnson, Reed & Wachsmith Ham & Dorothy Howard Hamilton & Viola Sandvig Helen Ross Helen Wise Hugh & Katherine Spall Iona Kuchenbuch Irene Jackson Irma Smith Jack & Monica Wallace Jack Allen Jackie Gause Jackie Johnson Jacquelyn Galbraith James & Joan Green James Farrell Jan Mitchell Janette Tureman Janis Hinkle Jean Arington Jean Cutlip Jean Kirkham Jenan McNeight Jeni Meissner Jennifer Raynor Jenny Kern Jerrol's Book & Supply Co.

Jerry & Barbara Newman Jerry & Margie Sandnes Jim & Dorothy Carmody Jim & Elinor Hinckle Jim & Leigh Scranton Jim Everett Joanne Pugh Jody & Bob McClure John & Suzy Jameson Joy McGee Judy Caspar Julie Kjorsvik Karen Anderson Kay Maples Keith & Karen Eslinger Ken Gaer Kurt A. Linder L. D. & Lorie Holmes Lane & Aileen Carlton Larry & Beth Carpenter Lawrence J. Stull Lee & Nancy Engel Lee Overstreet Leonard & Lorene Rushton LeRoy Miller Les & Gwen Sorenson Leslie Barich Lillian Plunkett Linda Daughetee Linda Morrison Linda Waters Lindal Co. Liz KirbySamson Lois Page Lois Peterman Louallen Rinehart Louise & Joseph Watson Lu Darby Luft Trailers Margaret Brondt

Active $50-$99 cont. Margaret McCabe Marian Alford Marjorie Burke Marti Bradley Marvin Schroeder Mary B. Fields Mary Kay McPhillips Mary Makins Melissa Cadwallader & Bill Kramer Mike & Elaine Nolen Miriam Reed Mr & Mrs C. B. Starbird Mr. & Mrs. Richard Riegel Muriel Paul Murlin Varner Nadine Maglietti Nancy Goodloe Nancy Mickiewicz Neil & Kathy Grauerholz Newell Child Norma Ruiz Norma Woods Norman McKinsey Oskar & Astrid Kaaring Owen Paul Pat & Helen Morgan

Pat & Susan Taylor Pat Prominski Patrick Hand Patsy Gust Patty Sorenson Ralph Sherrard Ramona Pearl Randa Mangels Ray & Ann Jennings Ray & Cathy Foster-Anderson Ray Killian

Rhoda DeVere Rich & Katy Searle Richard S. Grillo Robbers Roost Good Sam Club Robert Paulsen Family Robin Ota Ron & Claudia Nelson Ronald Turner Ruth Carpenter Sage Scrappers Sally Panattoni Sandi Chavez Sandy Morris Sharon & James Mechals Sharon Glassy Sheila Johnson Sheila Till Shirley Kern Shirley Rossow Shirley Sadler Steve & Erva Hatfield Stormy & Betty Storms Study Club Sue Colden Sue O'Dell Suzanne Metcalf Thomas Ringer Tina Webster Tire Centers, Inc. Tom Anglea Tuck & Kay Forsythe Vera Dudley Vicki Aylesworth Vickie Brissey Vicky Fisher Virginia Sanislo Walter Larson & Family Wayne & Winifred Johnson William & Melva Schmidt Supporting $25-$49 Adeline Swan Alan & Betty Coykendall Anne Wangeman App & Irene Legg Arch & Mary Andreotti Arloa & Steve Betassa Audrey & Harold Ettles Barbara Vancil Bette & Burt Lienhard Beverly Choyce Stewart Beverly Mulanax Beverly Nelson Bill & Jan McKay

Bob & Ida Malde Bob Arnold Brett Arnes Bridget Bly Cal & Joan Longstreth Candy Guthmiller Carol Gilliom Carol Klinkert Carolyn Hayes Charlene & Charles Sheets Christine Rosbach Chuck & Kay Maehren Chuck & Mae Opperman Chuck & Mickey Thayer Cleary & Aleen Cone Colean Prost Colleen & Patrick Andreotti Connie Jansen Cove Damman Homemaker's Club Dale Comstock Dan & Jan Farrell Dave & Carol Collins Della Elfers Dennis & Mary Elinore Roley Dennis & Vickie Rans Diana Lien Diane & Robert Harris Diane Kaminski Diane Prigge Diane Wilderman Dick & Jackie Rossow Dixie Johnson Dolores Ayers Don & Barb Weber Don & Charlene Manney Don Bauman Don Childress Dorothy Brown Dorothy Cheshier Dorothy Gordon Dorothy M. Anderson Dorothy Reynolds Duane & Michael Medved Ed & Ayleen Erickson Ed & Vicki Resol Eileen Hoffman Elva Strand Ervin & Lil Sweem Eveleth Green Evelyn Tomchick Floridel Bowers Frank & Shirley Green Fred Zumbrunnen Friday Club

Gary & Earlene George Geneva Busch Geraldine Elefritz Ginger Jensen Gisela McGehee Gladys Renfrow Grace Meyer Grace Shuey Harold & Mary Baker

Harriet Gibbons Helen Burrows Helen Smith Iva Steigleder James & Helen Hutchinson James Stolte Jan & Gary Niebel-Leavitt Jan George Janet Van Leuven-Kern Jean Putnam Jeremiah & Sara Boehm Jerry Harris Joan Dumas John & Ann Sayers John & Barbara Foster John & Jane Pope John & Kerry Kern Woods John & Renee Bisbee John I. Hass, Inc. Joyce Julsrud Judi Anderson Judy & Guy Couture Julie Sparks Julie Swesey June & Richard Fischer June Hartman Karen Broderius Kathryn Johnson Kathryn Wallace Kathy & Ken Cadwallader

“There really are angels out there. They are here for us to keep our loved ones at home, the only place they need and want to be. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank all the wonderful young people who helped. God bless Hospice and Home Care people. Your undivided attention and love will always be in my heart.” – Family member touched by Hospice Friends & Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley

Kay McCluskey Ken & Sue Gamon Ken Jenks Kirk & Beverly German KVCH Employee Fund Larry & Betty Lowther Laura Rugh Leanne Ellis Leona Hoffert Leroy & Doreen Day Linda Dunbar Linda Hall Loretta Ogilvie Lu Guy Margaret Choyce Marilyn & Gentry Scott Marilyn Haima Marilyn Sadler Marjorie Ozanich Martha Duskin-Smith Mary Ann & Fred Thorpe Mary Darby Matthew & Roberta Goyt Maurice & Meredith Fall Max & Margy Faris Maxine & Milt Grieser Maxine L. Miller Melvin & Lucille Johnson Meuleman Michael Powells Michele & Dick Kloss

Mike & Robin Cole Mike & Sherri Probasco Mildred Ringer Miriam Rebekah Lodge #25 Molly Morrow Mr. & Mrs. Don Katen

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Jump Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Robert Willingham Myrt & Frank Duma Nadine Johnson Nancy & Patrick McLaughlin Nancy & Richard Cline Nora Golubic Patricia Smith Paul & Polly Pangrazi Peg Rowbotham Peggy Hull Peggy Hunt Peggy O'Neil Peggy Van Dorn Public School Employees Ralph Rafanelli Ralph Sorensen Randy & Mary Frolen Ray & Phyliss Giaudrone Reitje & Jerry Keyes Renee & Tip Maggs Renee Purdy Richard & LeOttie Mitchell Richard & Lorena Larrigan Robert & Majory Greene Robert & Sue Marple Rollie & Marla Bernth Rose Miller Ruth Harrington Sandra McKay Scott Rollins Insurance Agency, Inc. Sharon & Stu Pearl Shellie Snyder Shirely Bowen Shirley Larson Terry & Marla Firman Terry Davis & Jacqueline Davis Terry Simo Theresa Gano Tom & Catherine Monacelli Tom & Diane Gauron Tony Calvisky United Methodist Women Valerie Lister Verna Mattielli Vickie Edwards Wally Croshaw Wanda Harmon Wildcat Investment Club William & Tamsin Swain William T & Evelyn McGreer Yakima Heart Center

Contributing -Up to $24 Addie L. Graaff Addie Patrick Alda M. Riles Allen & Elva Lehnhoff Anita Plumb B. J. Reichert Barbara Brooks Bea McCullough Bernadine Woodiwiss Betty Allen Betty Davisson Betty Diehl Betty Jacobsen Betty Jane Wright Betty Pieters Betty Renwick Beverly Heckart Beverly Neuenfeld Beverly Wheatley Blaine Allen Bob & Lorene Swedberg Bob & Sharon Kibler Carol Anderson Carol Darby Carol Felmey Caroline Onstot Carrie McElroy Cathy & Robert Carbaugh Cecil & Patricia Graham Charles M. Sager Cheryl Owen-Gousse Chris Marshall Christine Winston Cliff Sweem Connie Biehl Connie Parli Dale Hamblen Darlene Green David & Jeannie Gaer De Kendall Debra Curry Deeloris & Gordon Sylvester Denise Aronica Dennis & Carolyn Sandage Diane Ota Diane Pellegrini Don & Lavonne Fuqua Don McPherson Donna & Steven Trast Donna Basteyns Donna Montgomery Doris Day Dorothy Sparks Dorothy Weaver Doug & Nancy Barnes

Duane Jones Ed & Jill McDowell Edna Anderson Eileen Stougard Eleanor Rogers Elizabeth Kibbe Elizabeth Wallace Ellen Bland Ellen Sorenson

Elsie Noack Ermina Lowe Ernestine Hanlon Esther Everett Ethel Carpenter Eugene & Shirley Adams Eva Maria Carne Florence Bender Florence Harting Florence Pedraza Frances Paulson Friday Bridge Club Frone & Carla Plochowietz Gary & Margo Winegar Geordy Watson Gerald & Norma Barnett Gladys & Donald Everett Gloria Rosenburg Grace DeFoor Happy Homemakers Club Harriet Greenwood Hazeldine Lievense Heather Burfeind Helen Anderson Helen Burch Hollis W. Barber, Jr. Howard & Alice Timmons Hubert & Mary Ellen Watson James Ash Jane Kier Jane Pound Janet Ellison

“Thank you for your kind thoughts and the help I have been offered and received from you since his death. The knowledge you were ready to help if we needed it was comforting.” – Family member touched by Hospice Friends & Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley

Contributing Up to $24 Jannelle Pottenger Jerry & Janis Anderson Jo Ann McNeil Jo Anne Gaskell Jo Richards Joan A. Riddle Joan Johnson Joan Mahoney Joanne McGrath Riding Joe & Sally Schwab Joe Kretschman John & Clare Panattoni John & Morag Liboky John & Nadine Harris Joyce Gibb Joyce Lyon Judy Dantzler Julia Charles June Bloom June Embree Junior & Captola Cox Karen Kittelson Kathy Stingley Kenneth Johnson & Glenna Johnson Post Kirk & Wendy Hinckle Kristin Warner-Ahlf L. D. & Marilyn Paul Larry & Shar Davies Launa Medved Laurae Lygre Leona Malcolm Leonard & Arlene Wyland Leonard & Delores Anthony Leroy & Lillian Jansen Lillian Woodward Lois & Dale Wells Lois Nickel

Loni Wyrick-Loftis Loran & Milly Bollinger Lorrie Phelan Louise Oien Lud Mahler Lyda McKeeman Lynette Cheyenne Madelyn Mudd Margaret Brandt Margaret Faudree Margaret Johnson Margaret Marx Margaret Weaver Marilyn Woods Marjorie Boles Marjorie Nevins Marvin & Doris Harmon Marvin & Thelma Swenson Mary Barneycastle Mary Heavilin Mary Poeppel Mary Walsh Marybelle McKean Maureen Darling Merle Ringer Michael & Susan V. Campbell-Johnson Mike & Wendy Katz Mr. & Mrs. Harry Kukes Mr. & Mrs. Paul Harrel Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Dillon Mrs. D. W. Porter Mrs. Erlyne T. Allen Mrs. Joe Nellie DeNaughel Nancy Lee Nina Hayes Olga Padavich Opal Solberg Otto & Doris Jakubek

Pat & Patti Vlasin Pat Jackson Pat Wheatley Patty Akers Paul & Helen Sabin Paula Moeller Phyllis & Earl Chrisman Phyllis Ocker Randall & Shirley Schroers Rich Bailes Rich Wickwire Rick & Sharon Johnson Rob & Louise Acheson Robert & Jean Robbins Robert Parsons Robin Woods Robyn Hull Roy Cash Rudy Thomas Sandy Calkins Shannon McDaniel Sharon Drake Sharon L. Cooley Shawne Melvin Sherrill Boehm Sherry McDonald Stan Bassett Suzanne Bolyn Thursday Bridge Club Troy Minor Family Tyler & Melinda Mays Valdine Miller Vince Mohan Viola A. Boyle Walter & Gail Farrar Warren & Laura Wood William Staples

In-kind Donations Audrey & Harold Ettles Beverly Cox Beverly Heckart Bonnie Jump & Irene Jackson Sew Much More Carson Strand Rodeo City Bar B-Q Dan Banks Dan Huberty Better Life Natural Foods Ellensburg Floral & Gifts Doug & Carla Warnock Family of Fred Everitt Floridel Bowers Frank Maglietti Button Jewelers Gene Gleason Gloria Rosenberg Helen Zura Jack & Julia Garris Jack Allen Ellensburg Pasta Co. Jim Everett Joanne Corson Moser's Men's Wear Judy Swanson Morrison Karen Martinis Williams Floral Daybreak Natural Foods Kenna Burge Kim Brittain Leroy Tegarden Lois Page Lyle Baker Marc Brodine Marilyn Letson Michael O'Cain

“It has been six months since we lost our loved one and you continue to bless us with your resources of help and

hope that I receive regularly. Going on without him is so hard and the days are long and lonely, but our God

never leaves my side.” – Family member touched by Hospice Friends & Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley

In-kind Donations cont. Molly Morrow Photography Dairy Queen Nancy Carlson Woods Ace Hardware Oenone Kinman Pat Erickson Pat Jackson Gifts of the Crow Randy & Davene Rauschmier Downtown Pharmacy Rose Ann Holdeman Rudy Thomas Sharon Huss Sylvia Nelson Creative Expressions Steward & Williams Tribute Center Walter's— A Floral Shop & More

2004 Expenses

Patient Care $32,155

Admin/Taxes $24,766

Education $1,088 Volunteer

Support $1,021

Fundraising $2,926

Office Expenses

$4,686

2004 Revenue Sources

Grants, $1,000

Fundraisers$16,064

United Way, $6,350

Donations, $43,950

“It’s hard to believe my dear wife of 54 years, a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend too many, has been

gone for two years and three months. I think of her every day and visit her at least twice a week. The girls and I

keep flowers on her headstone all the time. What a wonderful group you are. With your help my wife was able to

be with all her family through all her sickness. Thank you so much.”

– Family member touched by Hospice Friends & Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley

Hospice Friends is a United Way of Kittitas County Partner Agency

Notice: Special Meeting of the Board of Directors

On Tuesday, August 16th the Hospice Friends Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss adopting new changes to Hospice Friends’ By-Laws, including an amendment that will redefine what it means to be a member. The meeting will be open to all 2004-2005 donors. Please RSVP for further details by calling (509) 962-7379.

Special thanks to Allan Herzig for the

photos he contributed to this newsletter.

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Hospice Friends

Georgia Henney President

Nancy Goodloe Vice-President

Julie Kjorsvik Secretary/Treasure

Lesley Berry Board Member

Shannon Carlson Board Member Dana Cole

Board Member Jan Eidson

Board Member Robin Owen, RN

Board Member Mandy Ricard Board Member

Hospice Friends Board of Directors

302 E. Second Ave. Ellensburg WA 98926

Hospice Friends is a non-profit charitable organization that provides peace, comfort, and care to the frail elderly and anyone facing a life-threatening illness in Kittitas

County. We work in coordination with Home Health & Hospice of Kittitas Valley, a department of Kittitas

Valley Community Hospital, to provide quality care in the home, nursing home, or hospital in a professional,

empathetic, and confidential manner. Hospice Friends promotes a caring community without affiliation to any

specific religious orientation or political view. All of our services are free of charge.

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