Benedict Huck Obituary (1935

Benedict 'Ben' Huck, 80, of Tieton, died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at the Blossom House with his family at his side. He was born October 16, 1935 in Dickinson, North Dakota to John C. and Eva (Dukart) Huck. As a young boy, the family moved to the Yakima area where Ben was raised and educated. He attended St. Paul Grade School and Marquette High School. Ben joined the U. S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. After his Discharge, Ben returned to Yakima. He married Theresa Frances Perrault on April 8, 1961 in Moxee, WA at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Ben worked for Baur's Greenhouse and then worked for the State of Washington Highway Dept. planting the landscaping at rest stops throughout Washington. He began his first orchard in Wiley City in 1974 and then bought the family farm in Tieton, Huck Orchards, where they lived for forty years. Ben was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Naches where he was actively involved. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus through Holy Family Church where they attended. Fishing at Blue Lake was an annual event with his large family and friends. Ben coached his children in softball and baseball. He especially enjoyed being with his grandkids and family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Theresa 'Frankie' Huck of Tieton, his children and their spouses, Joy & Scott Wagner of Naches, Jennifer & Dennis Guthmiller of Meridian, ID and Brent & Lorna Huck of Naches; seven grandchildren, Jessica (Dean) Jones, Matthew Huck, Daniel Guthmiller, Camille Huck, Rachael Guthmiller, Noelle Huck and Madison Wagner; a great-granddaughter, Harper Rose Jones and brothers and sisters, Ralph Huck, Tom Huck, Larry Huck, all of Yakima, Bob Huck of Texas, Sr. Agnes Huck, OP and Marian Hovenkotter, both of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eva Huck, two twin grandsons, John & Patrick Huck, sisters, Rose Baur, and brothers, Marvin, Valentine, and Brother Johnny Huck, S.J. Vigil Services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church Chapel at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, February 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Private family inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Casual dress for the service is acceptable. Memorials may be made to the Blossom House Resident Fund, c/o Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 1267, Moxee, WA 98936. Special thanks to the caring staff at the Blossom House, Memorial Hospice, Seattle VA and his ALS team. SERVICES Funeral service Friday, February 12, 2016 10:00 AM Holy Family Catholic Church 5315 Tieton Dr. Yakima, WA