Mr. Palachuk was born in Minot, N.D. He was a 32-year sponsor with Alcoholics Anonymous.
Survivors include two daughters, Angel Reynolds and Ali Palachuk, both of Yakima; a son, Adam Palachuk of Olympia; a stepdaughter, Katy Todd of boide, Idah; five brothers, Niel Palachuk, Karl Palachuk, Robin Palachuk, Arlan Palachuk and Manuel Palachuk; and nine grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 1 at Ahtanum Youth Park in Union Gap. Arrangements are by Keith & Keith Funeral Home, Yakima.