James E. Riddle

extended illness. Jim was born May 27, 1944 to Berria and Lucille (Rodgers) Riddle in Marion County,

Arkansas. He moved as a young child to the Yakima Valley.

Jim graduated from West Valley High School class of 1962. Later, he joined and served in the National Guard

until the late 1960’s. In 1966 he met and married Darlene Radosevich, settling in the Ahtanum area where he

worked many years for Harris Farms. They moved to Hawaii in 1981where he drilled water wells on several of

the islands. In 1989, Jim and Darlene moved back to Yakima, where Jim began his own well drilling and pump

business. He worked and assisted others until ill health forced him to retire in 2006.

Jim always took pride in his work and you could always depend on him. He loved his wife, his “park” at

home and his animals. Over the years Jim thoroughly enjoyed jeeping, horseback riding, snowmobiling and

motorcycling.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 44 years, as well as his extended family and many friends.

Jim is survived by his wife, Darlene Riddle of Yakima; sister, Margaret Stillwaugh of Denton, Texas and

numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Park Riddle, and sister, Peggy

Schlepp.

You will be missed! Love Ya!!

To share a memory of Jim, visit www.keithandkeith.com.

A celebration of Jim’s life is being planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim’s name to the American Lung Association or American Heart Association, in care Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 W. Yakima Ave., Yakima, WA 98902.

Keith & Keith Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.