William L Van De Graaf Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of William L Van De Graaf of Yakima, Washington, born in Outlook, Washington, who passed away on January 12, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William L Van De Graaf to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Dick Sr. Van and Sarah Van (Dekker) of Graaf; his former wife Erma Jane Affholter; his siblings, Barbara Mosier and Lenard Van of Graaf; and his grandsons, Aaron Van of Graaf and Patrick Clifton.

He is survived by: his son Bill (Marsha); his grandson Casey; his wife Carolyn Ruth Clifton; his children, Genny DeRuyter (Jake), Bob (Mary) and Greg Van (Laura) of Graaf; his stepchildren, Jay Clifton (Sherry), Jan Logston (Gary) and Jim Clifton (Lorri); his grandchildren, Alissa, Derek, Samantha, Erika, Caitlin, Emily, Parker, Dekker, Kyle, Kelsey, Tommy and Grace; his great grandchildren, Carson, Landon, Adelynn, Cecilia, Colton, Harper, Finley, Jameson, Annalia, Hunter, Liam, Bailey, Tayler and Bristol; his siblings, Dick Van of Graaf and Lydia Lommers; and his caregiver Emily. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.