Jessica Tulee-Hill

Jessica Tulee-Hill, 53, passed away on July 5th surrounded by her loving family. Jessica was born on July 28, 1961 in Toppenish to Lillian and Clifford B. Tulee Sr. Jessica graduated from White Swan High School and attended Y.V.C.C. earning a degree in Business Administration. After earning her degree, Jessica went to work for the Yakama Nation as an Administrative Assistant. Jessica was very proud that she was a member of the Yakama Nation and her pride showed in her beautiful beadwork. Jessica also loved to cook and her favorite time was spent with her family.

Jessica is survived by her daughter, Heather Hill and fiancé Vincent; her siblings, Patricia A. Tulee, Cecil H. Tulee, Marie O. Tulee, Loretta Tulee-Kalama, Clifford B. Tulee Jr., and Francis E. Tulee; and her three grandchildren, Antoine, Elton Jr. and Lillian. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lillian and Clifford Tulee; her husband David A. Hill; her daughter, Margaret Hill; and her brother, Leonard Tulee. Jessica was loved by all those who knew her and she will be deeply missed.

The Dressing Service will be held today, Wednesday, July 8, 2015 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the 1910 Shaker Church in White Swan with the Overnight Services to follow. The Burial Service will start on Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. with burial in the Methodist Cemetery. Merritt Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.