Veda Violet Parks

A celebration of life for Veda will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Yakima Foursquare Church, 700 N 40th Ave., Yakima, WA 98908.

With great love and cherished memories, we remember our beacon, our Mama, and Nana, Veda Violet Parks. Veda was born on November 3, 1933, in Neppel, Washington, which later became Moses Lake a few years after her birth. Before settling in Yakima in adulthood, she also lived in Seattle, Spokane and Kittitas.

Veda was preceded in death by many beloved family members, including her firstborn son, Dick Bault, grandson Benjamin Bault, her parents Reuben and Emma Beatrice (Fann) Hill, and 8 of her 9 siblings: Lewis, Victor, Dee Lynn, Wanda Hanson, Harry, Herald, Reuben, and Marie Bault, as well as her long-awaited true love, Clarence Parks.

She is survived by her jokester, loving brother Maynard Hill of Ellensburg, Washington. Nana’s legacy continues to grow and live on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Her Children:

• Renee (Dennis) Malgesini

• Doug (Andy) Bault

• Roger (Mary Jane) Bault

• Debbie (Jim) Jacobs

• Rod Bault

• Chad (Anneliese Andrews) Bault

• Lori Bault

Her Grandchildren:

• Benjamin Hoffman Bault

• Brian (Stacey) Malgesini

• Julie (Mike) Ureel

• Kevin (Johnathan Luster) Malgesini

• Kathryn (Austin) Holman

• Katie (Anand) Sathyaraj

• Emily Tunstall

• Kirsten Bault

• Molly Jo (Derrick) Gesell

• Jody (Alan) Adams

• Max (Cesia) Bault

• Jake (Lauren) Jacobs

• Wesley (April) Jacobs

• Jen (JB) Brookman

• Addie Bault

• Maggie Bault

Her Great-Grandchildren:

• Dakota Cowen

• Gavin, Alyssa, and Parker Malgesini

• Abigail, Josiah, and Caleb Ureel

• Harris Malgesini

• Eben, Agnes, and Lewis Holman

• Daya, Nalini, and Mithran Sathyaraj

• Hallie and Violet Tunstall

• Birdie and Rowan Adams

• Kylie Gesell

• Tristan and Natalie Jacobs

• Haddie Jacobs

• Crosbie Brookman

Nana was the heart of our family—our source of light, strength, faith, and love. As the youngest of her siblings, she was often called "baby," a name that reflected the tender, caring heart she carried with her throughout her life. But while she was the baby in her family, she grew into the foundation and rock for many of us, holding us together with her strength and love.

Her life was a true example of love and faith. She raised eight children, facing the challenges of motherhood with grace and determination. In a world that tested her, Nana broke cycles, showed incredible resilience, and taught us all what it means to hold onto your faith and love without conditions. Through every hardship she relied of God trusting that He was her strength and the support she needed to raise her family.

Nana had a joy that was contagious. She loved to laugh, and she had a knack for telling jokes and pulling pranks that kept everyone smiling. One of my favorite stories is how she lined up her kids in the kitchen, each with a spoonful of homemade whipped cream to taste at once—but it turned out to be whipped soap!

She found joy and a deep, late love with Clarence, a love that came when she was ready to receive it, and she cherished every moment with him.

Nana also found immense joy in her family. Her siblings, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her brother Maynard Hill, who is still with us, was a source of joy and laughter for Nana. Even after her passing, his presence reminds us of the love and humor that filled her days.

Nana was known for many things—her Christmas Eve celebrations, her manicured nails, and most of all, the wisdom she passed down to all of us. Nana dedicated her life to her family, raising her children and leaving behind a legacy that now includes 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Each of us carries a piece of her with us, from her sense of humor to her strength to the unwavering love she showed.

Above all, Nana wanted us to know one thing: HOPE. In her final days, she said she had lived a good life. Even though she faced many challenges, her life showed us how to hold on to hope and faith, no matter how hard things get. She wanted us to see that God was with her in raising her children, shaping their futures, and that His love would continue to guide us even after she was gone.

Today, Nana’s legacy lives on in all of us. She lived her life with a fierce, unconditional love, and we endeavor to carry that forward into the world. We carry her laughter and her strength in our hearts. We remember her not only for the way she lived but for how she made us feel—truly seen, loved, and cherished. She was so proud of her family. Nana’s legacy will continue to grow with every new generation, and we will forever be thankful for the wisdom and love she left behind.

Veda Violet (Hill) Parks Celebration of Life, Saturday, April 26th, 2025, 1:00PM at Yakima

Four Square Church on 40th Avenue.

Casual attire is encouraged, required are your memories shared with us all.

Your attendance is all that we desire. If you insist on a gift, Veda's charity of choice is Children's Village, Yakima Washington.

Please visit websites at Keith & Keith Funeral Home and West Hills Memorial Park , both in Yakima, to read about Veda's life and enjoy pictures and memories shared by family and friends there.

We can't wait to visit with you and learn about your visits with Veda.