Valerie Lee (Burow) Blanco

Born June 9, 1960, to Gary Lee Burow and Betty Lou Sonnentag, Valerie grew up in Naches, WA. She attended Naches Schools and graduated from Naches High School in 1978. During that time, she was raised by her foster mom, Mrs. McKey. She was a big influence during Valerie’s teen years.

Valerie graduated from Naches with honors and a full ride scholarship to UW Nursing School. After being away from home for a while, she made the decision to move back home and eventually transferred to YVC, graduating from their nursing school 1998. She worked in both Yakima hospitals and various nursing homes in Yakima, but Garden Village was her career location for 20 plus years.

In 1985 she married the love of her life, Gerardo Blanco. Together, they made a home in Yakima and raised their two children, Alex and Amanda.

Valerie enjoyed spending time with her family on camping trips, going to Ocean Shores and Lincoln City. She loved to crochet, do knitting, or just anything to do with arts & crafts. And of course, she loved Butterflies.

Valerie is preceded in death by her parents Gary and Betty and foster mom Mrs. McKey.

She is survived by her husband Gerardo Blanco, son Alex Blanco, daughter Amanda , brother Kenneth Burow, and sisters Patricia Highs and Doris Aparicio.

A visitation will be Monday, February 24th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W Yakima Ave. Her funeral service will be on Tuesday February 25th at 1:00 pm at Keith & Keith Funeral Home. A Reception will immediately follow.