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Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announced the passing of Joan M. Tottingham, who peacefully left this world on October 30, 2023, in her 87th year to be reunited after 20 years apart, with the love of her life, her predeceased husband, James C. Tottingham.

Born on August 20, 1936, she was the fifth of eight children born to "Willis" and “Susie” Waterhouse in Harden, Montana. The family moved to Yakima Valley in 1949 …

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I miss you so much!!! I miss calling you at all hrs (till 1am, cause that's wen you went to bed)  just to chit chat wit…
I miss you so much!!! I miss calling you at all hrs (till 1am, cause that's wen you went to bed)  j…
I miss you so much!!! I miss calling you at all hrs (till 1am, c…

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What were Joan's favorite ways to spend free time?
Gardening, going for hikes.
Gardening, going for hikes.
Gardening, going for hikes.
What were Joan's favorite books?
Mystery
Mystery
Mystery

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Born

August 20th, 1936
Hardin, MT
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Met James Tottingham

1953
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Had a child, Mike Tottingham

July 14th, 1954
Yakima, WA

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

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