Joseph LaChance

Joseph A. LaChance, 64, passed away March 3, 2013 at Yakima Regional Medical and Cardiac Center.

He was born on Dec. 29, 1948, in Yakima, Wash., to Paul and Barbra LaChance. He enlisted in the Navy and served four years.

Joseph is survived by his three sons Rodney LaChance and wife Celene, of Phoenix, Ariz., Corey LaChance and wife Teresa, of Columbia Falls, and Ronald LaChance and wife Sarah, of Bonner; three daughters Rhonda Byars and husband Cliff, of Yankee Hill, Calif., Melissa Shaw and husband Chad, of Wenatchee, Wash., and Samantha Hernandez and husband Lionel, of Mt. Vernon, Wash.; sister Lora LaChance and husband Don; 30 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.