Emery Francis Dorais Obituary (1937

Emery Francis Dorais, 77, lifetime resident of Moxee, died Friday, February 7, 2014 at Yakima Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Emery was born February 6, 1937 in Moxee, WA to Joseph Emery and Alice Marie (Royer) Dorais. Emery farmed his entire life whether hop farming, dairy farming or raising cattle. He retired in 1999 because of illness. He married Virginia Maxine Carsey July 7, 1956 in Moxee at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Emery was a hard worker. He had little time for hobbies but did enjoy watching wrestling on TV. His family was his greatest joy. He is survived by his wife of 57years, Virginia Dorais, his children and their spouses: Michael & Barb Dorais, Ron & Anna Dorais, all of Moxee Don & Leona Dorais of Kalispell, MT, John & Diane Dorais of Texas, Ken & Nicole Dorais of Selah ad Tina & Doug White of Yakima; 17 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, also two brothers, Emil Dorais and Ed (Sally) Dorais, all of Moxee and a sister, Theresa (Jerry) Schmierer of Yakima. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Joseph Dorais, an infant sister Julia Dorais, and a grandson, James Dorais. Viewing will be Wednesday, February 12, 2014, noon until 4:00 p.m. at Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, 500 W. Prospect, Moxee. Vigil Services will begin at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Moxee. Mass of Christian Burial is Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Church, c/o Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory, PO Box 9907, Yakima, WA 98909. SERVICES Funeral service Thursday, February 13, 2014 1:00 PM Holy Rosary Catholic Church 201 Iler St., Moxee WA , 98936