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Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert

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Birth	:	4 Nov 1931 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	5 Aug 2020 Naches, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Holy Cross Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0101000, -120.5669000
Plot	:	1250
Description	:	Rita C. Herbert of Ellensburg, WA passed away on August 5, 2020 in Naches, WA She was born on November 4, 1931 to Leo and Katherine (Krantz) Drowl in Omaha, NE. Rita attended and graduated from St Catherine's Catholic School in Omaha, NE. A highlight of her high school experience was being voted May Queen by St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Rita graduated nursing school as a registered nurse from Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she met the love of her life Dr. Herbert J. Herbert while scrubbing for surgery. They were married December 31, 1955 in Omaha and... Read More	Rita C. Herbert of Ellensburg, WA passed away on August 5, 2020 in Naches, WA She was born on November 4, 1931 to Leo and Katherine (Krantz) Drowl in Omaha, NE. Rita attended and graduated from St Catherine's Catholic School in Omaha, NE. A highlight of her high school experience was being voted May Queen by St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Rita graduated nursing school as a registered nurse from Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she met the love of her life Dr. Herbert J. Herbert while scrubbing for surgery. They were married December 31, 1955 in Omaha and there they had four children. In March of 1960, the Herbert family moved to Ellensburg, WA and here they had four more children. In 1970 they moved out to their "Dear Ranch". There they raised sheep, cattle, Timothy hay, and other rotational crops. Rita was an active partner in the operations at the ranch. While living in Omaha and Ellensburg, Rita assisted as a nurse in Herbert's medical practice and supported him in his involvement with the Washington State Medical Association. She was also a volunteer at Kittitas Valley Hospital. She had a strong faith and was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church from 1960 until 2013 when her health started to fail. At which time she moved to live with her oldest daughter and son-in-law where she lived till her passing. Rita enjoyed gardening, dancing, traveling, attending bluegrass and jazz concerts, and visiting family. She loved caring for her children and her home. Rita is survived by Kathleen "Katy" Buntain (Arnold Paul), Nancy Grossman, Mark Herbert, John Herbert (Juanita), Joseph Herbert (Darlyne), 9 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Herbert and children: Charles, Michael and Paul. Due to COVID-19 and its restrictions a private service was held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Ellensburg, Washington. Rita would agree that it worked out perfectly Thank you to the caregivers and Memorial Hospice for all their care and TLC.

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Where is Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert's memorial?
Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert's memorial is located at: Holy Cross Cemetery, Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA.
When did Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert death?
Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert death on 5 Aug 2020 in Naches, Yakima County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rita Catherine Drowl Herbert's memorial?
Latitude: 47.0101000
Longitude: -120.5669000

Family Members:

Parent

Leo J. Drowl

(1901 - 1971)

Kathrine M. Krantz Drowl

(1901 - 1969)

Spouse

Dr Herbert John Herbert

(1921 - 2009)

Children

Charles John Herbert

(1956 - 1963)

Paul Andrew Herbert

(1963 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Holy Cross Cemetery
Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0101000, -120.5669000

2. IOOF Cemetery
Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0111008, -120.5188980

3. High Valley Memorial Park
Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0144540, -120.6521270

4. Thorp Cemetery
Thorp, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0502000, -120.6727000

5. Old German Baptist Brethren Church Cemetery
Ellensburg, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9279000, -120.4746000

6. Thorp-Splawn Pioneer Cemetery
Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0800000, -120.7249000

7. Wymer Cemetery
Wymer, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8267433, -120.4617911

8. Swauk Prairie Cemetery
Cle Elum, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2019005, -120.7431030

9. Wenas Cemetery
Selah, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7743988, -120.6243973

10. Naches Cemetery
Naches, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.7299530, -120.6896990

11. Greenwood Historic Cemetery
South Cle Elum, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1751000, -120.9647700

12. Laurel Hill Memorial Park
Cle Elum, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1967010, -120.9591980

13. Peterson Cemetery
Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9216995, -121.0421982

14. Selah Pioneer Cemetery
Selah, Yakima County, USA
Coordinate: 46.6720000, -120.5140000

15. Roslyn Memorial Gardens
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9977000

16. Lithuanian Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2195000, -120.9985000

17. Croatian Cemetery #2
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2194224, -120.9990299

18. New City Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9986500

19. Moose Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196500, -120.9992000

20. Eagles Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2192000, -120.9997000

21. Veterans Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9993000

22. Veterans Cemetery #2
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2198000, -120.9996500

23. Polish Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196800, -120.9999100

24. Silvio Pellico Cemetery
Roslyn, Kittitas County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2196000, -121.0002000