William Lee Fife Obituary (2024)

On February 26, 2024, William Lee Fife, "Bill" to those who knew him best, left this earth at the age of 82, to pursue his next adventure. Bill was born on April 10, 1941, in Yakima, Washington, and spent most of his 82 years in the Wenas Valley of Selah. He enjoyed the outdoors, which included years of riding horses, snowmobiling, 4-wheelers, side-by-sides, his summer home in Packwood, but his greatest loves were hunting deer and elk in the Wenas Valley and the Seattle Mariners! Bill is survived by his children, Kendy (Jim) Merritt, Jim (Angie) Fife, Michael (Maggie) Fife, Dan (Shelly) Yarbrough, and Tonya Fife Friesner, brother, Jim Fife along with his companion Princess Kerr, and dog Baby Lu, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Irene Fife, his wife of 46 years, Tommie Fife, his brother, Jack Fife, children, Lonny Yarbrough, Tim Fife, and Mark Fife. Please join us on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:00am, at the Selah Elks for a buffet breakfast (Bills favorite meal), followed by his Memorial and Celebration of Life. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Reception Elks Country Club Thursday, March 7, 2024 9:00 AM 318 Golf Course Loop Rd Selah, WA 98942 Please join us for Breakfast at 9:00 am followed by Bill's Celebration of Life. Immediately following Breakfast Reception.