Cecilia Welsh Obituary (2024)

Cecilia Ann Welsh passed away on November 27, 2024, at her home in Selah, Washington. Cecilia was born in Alhambra, California, to Bryce Carl and Ida Cecilia Frederick, on December 15, 1945. She met Steven Welsh in junior high school in San Bernardino and they married in August 1965. Cecilia and Steve built a beautiful life together, sharing it with their daughter, Sheri (Paul) Smith, and son, Bryce (Aimee) Welsh. Cecilia was the ultimate caregiver starting at a very young age. When she and Steve moved to Selah in 1977, she worked as a daycare provider and owner, enriching the lives of many young children. Cecilia was the nucleus of an unusually close family branching out from their two children to six grandchildren, Zachary, Amanda, Tanner, Kyle, Brennon, and Evan, and ten great-grandchildren. She had a great love for the Lord, which was evident in her love for those around her. Cecilia also lived life to its fullest, from backpacking in the Sierras, to flipping off the back of a dirtbike, and food fights around the campfire. Her family was her passion, and she made every moment together memorable. Her great grandchildren often referred to her as the "Craft Queen," because she always had a craft ready for them when they came to visit. Cecilia also loved being the youngest of five children, and over the years she continued to be the loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, by keeping in touch with them. Cecilia is now reunited with her parents and her siblings, Bruce, Bryce, Catherine, Carolyn, and bonus sister, Donna Rae. The family would like to extend a warm thanks to Dr. Peter Harveson and Dr. Mary Davies, who provided not only extraordinary care and kindness to Cecilia, but were gracious with their time and compassion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 9:30am, at Holy Family Chapel (5315 Tieton Dr., Yakima, WA). A Graveside Service will follow at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. A Celebration will be held at the Smith Barn (1022 Cowiche Mill Rd., Cowiche). In lieu of flowers, say "I love you," make those memories, and enrich the lives of the children around you. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.