Delores Mae Best

Dolores Mae Best, 82, of Selah, passed away on Saturday August, 17, 2013 at Willow Springs Care in Yakima.
She was the second child of six and was preceded in death by her father, Fred Weigand; mother, Valda Weigand; and biological father, Tom McLin; brother, George McLin; and half brother Robert McLin.
She is survived by brothers Eric and Bruce Weigand, both of California; sisters Barbara Hollingsworth of Oregon; Gail Weigand of Nevada; and, Tuckie LaDue of Arizona; grandchildren Miranda; Jack III; Moriah; Jessie; Justin; Michael; and Brandy; nieces Diane, Rhonda, and Robin; and nephews Doug and Jim.
Dolores grew up as a military brat, traveling across the country. The family settled in the Northwest. Dolores met Jack Best in 1948. They were married for 63 years, since February 6, 1949. She and Jack had two children, Jack and Dottie. Dolores traveled to Alaska, where she worked for a dry cleaning company. They later moved to Enumclaw, WA where she ran a florist shop. Dolores and Jack flipped a coin to decide to move to either Selah or North Carolina. Dolores resided in Selah for 43 years.
While living in Selah, Dolores first worked for Bailey's Jean Company manufacturing jeans. She later worked for both Larson and Zirkle Fruit Companies. Dolores retired from Larson Fruit Company after approximately 35 years.
Dolores was a mother to many and she had many friends. Dolores taught many in her family to can, sew, crochet, and knit. She loved to quilt and garden. Dolores had a big heart and had cultivated a large extended family: Barbie Trigger, Carl Bartz, and the 'James Gang.'
Dolores was loved and will be truly missed. She and her family would like to express their deepest appreciation for the excellent care she received at North Star, the staff on the 2nd floor of Memorial Hospital, and the staff at Willow Springs.
The family will plan a celebration of her life at a later date.