Author Archives: Mark Y

Pastors Impressed with Cottage in the Meadow

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Mark Y

Pastor Holland Lewis of Holland Lewis Ministries joined Rev. David Helseth of Englewood Christian Church in meeting Laurie Oswalt, recently named chaplain at Memorial Hospital.  They toured the Cottage with me and were pleased to see so much thoughtful space … Continue reading →

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Elmer Hart

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mark Y

After retiring in 2002, Dr. Elmer Hart wasn’t interested in hitting the golf course. Instead, he put his nimble fingers and ample energy into creating handmade, totally unique quilts to be donated to Memorial’s Hospice and Home Health programs as … Continue reading →

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Cottage Progress Viewed by Visitors

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Mark Y

It was a pleasure to take two hospice friends through the Cottage in the Meadow construction this week.  Dave Edler, former Yakima City mayor and senior pastor of Yakima Foursquare Church, and Cindy Fiscus, early supporter and wife of former … Continue reading →

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“Hands On” Volunteer: Tony Sagare

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Mark Y

“More men are choosing to become hospice volunteers as they see other men struggle with end of life issues,” said Dottie Hildebrand, hospice volunteer coordinator. Tony Sagare is one of those volunteers who believes in ‘hands on’ work. Tony grew … Continue reading →

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Building Relationships with Families: Henny Gasparac

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Mark Y

“Hospice volunteers play a myriad of roles in the holistic hospice setting,” said Mark Young, hospice development director. Henny Gasparac is one of those volunteers who goes beyond the expectations – always giving so freely of herself and her talents. … Continue reading →

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Brown’s tour Cottage construction

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Mark Y

It was a sunny but cold afternoon when I took Bob Brown and his son, Chris, out to the Cottage site. Many in the Yakima community know them as the owners of Wray’s Supermarkets. Bob and his family have underwritten … Continue reading →

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Steering Committee volunteers visit Cottage

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mark Y

I was glad to have the opportunity to show several of the Hospice Steering Committee members the construction progress on Cottage in the Meadow. They were pleased to see so many workers on-site working to keep the project on schedule. … Continue reading →

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An Outstanding Hospice Volunteer – Denise Campbell

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Mark Y

Denise Campbell is a caring and compassionate hospice volunteer, often going above and beyond to ensure her patients are comfortable and able to enjoy whatever time they have left. Denise grew up in the Lower Valley as a ‘farmer’s daughter.’ … Continue reading →

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Hospice Leader , Carol Loudon, Tours Cottage in the Meadow

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Mark Y

I had the pleasure of taking Carol Loudon, Hospital Steering Committee Member and Chair of our Special Events Committee, on a tour of the Cottage construction. Carol has worked tirelessly on the hospice home project since 2007. She has given … Continue reading →

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Laying The Foundations For Hospice

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Mark Y

By Mark Young, Hospice Development It was great to again visit the Cottage in the Meadow site and speak with Don Holden, foreman with VK Powell, general contractor on the project. Joining Don and me were two special friends of … Continue reading →

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