Lyla VanAlstine Obituary (1938

Lyla VanAlstine, 78 years of age passed away surrounded by her family on April 25th, 2016. Lyla was born March 19, 1938 in Wapato, Washington to her parents; Harold and Josephine Mattin. Lyla attended Yakima High School. In 1965 Lyla met and began dating Elroy VanAlstine and on August 27th, 1965 they married and moved to Selah WA. Lyla was a diligent housewife and enjoyed cooking and raising her and Elroy's blended family. After many years in the contracting business, Elroy and Lyla opened their own store, Carpets Etc. in Selah WA where Lyla managed the sales floor. Throughout her marriage, Lyla enjoyed entertaining, throwing theme parties, dinners with friends and family, and large holiday events. Lyla loved traveling with Elroy and the two took many road trips in their 37 Ford Coupe down the Oregon coast together. Besides driving to Oregon, they often flew to their favorite destination, Hawaii. During her retirement years Lyla enjoyed spending time with her husband and children. She also enjoyed crafting beautiful floral creations. Lyla is survived by her sister, Rene Euteneier of Selah, her children, Lori Skogen, David VanAlstine, and Kelly Bennett of Yakima, Dana Shinpaugh of Richland, her stepsons Lynn VanAlstine, Elroy VanAlstine Jr, and Mark VanAlstine, 27 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Lyla is preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Arda Lonas and her beloved husband, Elroy. There will be a private Graveside Memorial at Terrace Heights Memorial Park for family and close friends.