Vonna Ella (Coates) Throckmorton, age 93, entered into rest on March 28th, 2013. Vonna was born on June 25th, 1919 in Byron WA to Archibald and Sadie (Hall) Coates. At the age of 3, her family settled on Rattlesnake Hills outside of Prosser, where they farmed dry land wheat. Vonna was the youngest, with three older brothers Marvin, Leland, and Dean.
Vonna attended the country School on Rattlesnake until the seventh grade then bused to Prosser and graduated from Prosser High School in 1937. Vonna married Claude Throckmorton on Dec, 17th 1938. Their only child, Marjorie Anne Throckmorton, was born Dec, 2nd 1942.
Vonna and Claude treasured their time at their lakeside retreat at Chapman Lake Resort WA. They spent endless days boating and fishing and just enjoying the outdoors.
Vonna was a Homemaker mainly, and worked with Claude as caretakers of Scootney Park and campground outside of Connell WA. After they retired from Scootney Park , Vonna worked at Lamb Weston in Connell until retiring again.
Vonna was devoted to her daughter and grandkids, making sure all needs were met. But most of all to her husband of over 58 years, their unconditional love for each other was truly magical. Claude passed Dec 23rd 1996 with Vonna by his side as she always was.
Vonna was also preceded in death by her daughter, Margie. She leaves behind grandchildren, Todd French, Mike French (Theresa), Rick French (Melissa) and CaSandra Anderson: great- grandchildren, Jamie (Jim), Nick (Kayla), Steven, Alyssa, Kirsten, and Jonathan; great- great -grandchildren, Ryker, and Autmn; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 3rd 2013 at the Prosser Cemetery.