Naomi Marie Kuhns

Naomi Marie (Boesen) Kuhns was born on December 23, 1934 to Niels and Edna (Ebersole) Boesen, in Tacoma, Washington. She graduated from high school at Auburn Adventist Academy, and then began the nursing program at Walla Walla College in Washington. However, her career path took a different direction when she met a soldier named Robert (Bob) Kuhns, who was stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Naomi and Bob were married on June 19, 1955, which was the beginning of a beautiful partnership, which would last for 68 years - until death they did part.

In 1965, they moved to Yakima, WA with their two little girls. Bob began his medical practice, where Naomi was the Office Manager. Naomi became the behind-the-scenes hostess extraordinaire in her home circles. She was known for her delicious food and for creating a warm atmosphere for all who entered her home, which was always her favorite place to be. Naomi touched the lives of countless teens, while she and Bob lead the Youth Group at the Yakima Seventh-day Adventist Church for several years.

Naomi and Bob lived in Yakima until March 2023, when they moved to Burlington, WA to be near their daughter, Cheryl. Naomi peacefully passed away on October 27, 2023.

Naomi is survived by, Robert G. Kuhns, spouse who resides in Burlington, WA, Cheryl Vyhmeister, daughter who resides in Anacortes, WA, Susan Bunch, daughter who resides in Hendersonville, NC, Ron Boesen, brother who resides in University Place (Tacoma), WA; Grandsons, Aric Vyhmeister and Ross Vyhmeister, Jimmy Bunch and Christian Bunch; Great-grandsons, Aiden Vyhmeister and Evan Vyhmeister

Naomi truly had a servant’s heart, and she will be missed by all who knew her.

Rest in peace Naomi, precious wife, “Mama”, Grandma…until we meet again. WE

LOVE YOU!

A visitation for Naomi will be held Monday, November 6, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Keith & Keith Funeral Home, 902 West Yakima Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 followed by a graveside service Terrace Heights Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. Am informal gathering of family and friends will be held from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Yakima Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall. A formal memorial service will be held at a future date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.keithandkeith.com for the Kuhns family.