PEGGY LOUISE PERSONETT YALE ~ Class of 1951
October 31, 1933 - April 14, 2007







Peggy Louise Personett Yale, resident of Kennewick since 1957, passed away April 14, 2007.

She was born in Atwood, IL on the bright day of Halloween, October 31, 1933, to Frances and Cecil Personett.

Peggy and her younger sister, Kay ('53-RIP), moved with her family to Washington where she graduated from Columbia High School in 1951. Shortly thereafter, she married her high school sweetheart, Albert "Jack" Yale ('51) on September 22, 1951.

Their first daughter, Karen, was born in Richland, then they moved to Illinois, where their second, Teresa, and third, Kathy were born.

They returned to Washington, once again, to spend their busy lives with their children, including golf, horseback riding, camping, and the enjoyment of many friends and activities with "Ye-Old Car Club" with whom they shared many tours and social events.

She spent 22 years as administrative secretary at Kennewick High School, was a terrific and greatly appreciated mother and homemaker, as well. Neighborhood kids were always welcome in her home. She was proud of her children and grandchildren, including 5 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her sister, Kay Personett Lawrence, and Kay's Husband, Gene Lawrence ('53-RIP); Kay and Gene's son, Scott Lawrence; her mother, Frances Personett Gelvin; her father, Cecil Personett; and her stepfather, Frank Gelvin.

Family missing her presence include her husband of over 55 years, Jack Yale; her daughters, Karen Gilmore, Trese (Teresa) Johnson, and Kathy Canny; grandchildren, Amber Rooks and husband Michael Rooks, Tawny Kennaugh & husband Travis Poirier, and grandchildren Crystal, Sarah & Kyle Canny; great-grandchildren include Avery Michael Rooks, Sydnee Dawn Rooks, Karsyn Rooks, and Kamryn Elizabeth Poirier, and Teryssa A. Poirier. She has a niece residing in Michigan, as well, Lisa Lawrence Cooke, with her husband Mike and sons Brian & Sean.

Memorials or contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 733 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3288, or to Hospice at Tri-Cities Chaplaincy, 2108 W. Entiat, Kennewick, WA 99336.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 19, 2007 at Einan's Funeral Home, Richland. Private placement will follow. Visitation will be Wednesday the 18th, 5:00-8:00 PM, also at Einan's.