Lavon M Sills Obituary (2024)

Lavon Marie Sills passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday. Born to Archie and Lilah Joslin, in Cambridge, Idaho, in 1934. Lavon and family moved to Yakima at the age of six. Lavon grew up in a large loving family of eight, six girls, and two boys. She graduated from Yakima High School at the same time as her best friend and sister, Lee. Lavon married and had three boys that she raised by herself after the marriage ended. She worked at Red Lion Inn, as head housekeeper for 37 years. Lavon never drove. She walked to and from work, saying she could not afford the upkeep of a car. She also used the city bus, and being the friendly person she was, soon made friends with the drivers. In her spare time, she loved to go to the pool, first with her own boys and then with her grandchildren, who learned to love the water as much as she did. Lavon was able to purchase her own home by saving her money and living frugally, all while helping others whenever they needed it. Lavon joined an exercise group at the local YMCA that she attended weekly. While there, she became fast friends with the other ladies, they would have coffee and snacks before class so they could visit and catch up. Soon they were meeting for lunch once a month to celebrate birthdays. This lasted until Lavon was injured in a fall and was unable to participate, so they still stayed in touch by phone. She always enjoyed her time spent with these kind ladies. Lavon loved to travel, as did her sister, Roberta. Together they went on many trips with the Harman Senior Center. What adventures they had! Even ziplining together, both in their eighties. Imagine. After an illness and hospital stay about four years ago my husband, Robin, Lavons oldest son, and our family welcomed her into our home to live with us. We enjoyed her so much and have many fun memories to look back on. Lavons love for family was the most important thing in her life. I would like to give a special thanks to Lavons grandson, Dennis (little Denny). They shared a very close relationship. Dennis would willingly and lovingly do anything for his grandma, be it taking her to doctors appointments, picking up prescriptions, or even just a shopping trip to Walmart. All she had to do was call. Their love for each other was a wonderful thing. Lavon is survived by her sons, Robin (Debbie), Chris (Tami), sisters, Roberta Morgan, Lois Guthmiller, Marge Wright, brother, Lonnie (Lillian), and sister in-law, Mary Joslin, grandchildren, Dennis (Michelle), Kristie, Stephanie, Amanda, and Layne, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Lilah Joslin, sister, Bodeen Hayes, sister, Lee Alm, brother, Gerald Joslin, son, Dennis (Denny), and grandson, Brandon. At her request, there will be no services. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com.