Marcille Adair Groenig Obituary (1928

Marcille Adair Groenig, 94, a long-time resident of Yakima, Washington, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. She will be deeply missed by all who shared life with her. Marcille was born on September 4, 1928, to Murray and Sarah (Belsaas) Jaques, in Ellensburg, Washington. She graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1946 and moved to Yakima to attend Business College. While in Yakima, she met the love of her life, Delmar Groenig. They married on June 30, 1951 and settled in Yakima. Marcille and Delmar had two children, Mardell, in 1958, and Murray, in 1961. The family spent summers camping and boating around the Pacific Northwest and were members of the Yakima Valley Trampers Club and founding members of the Yakima Valley Dust Dodgers. Marcille was also a member of the Blue Jeans Garden Club. Marcille and Delmar built many houses in the Yakima Valley. Marcille worked in the building department for the City of Yakima, until her retirement in 1990. After retirement, Marcille and Delmar spent time traveling to Alaska and Arizona, until Delmars health declined, and he passed away on February 27, 1994. Marcille continued to travel around the country with her high school girlfriends. For many years she could be found every Tuesday and Friday volunteering at the Yakima Valley Mueseum. Marcilles favorite time was spent with her family. She loved nothing more than when her children, their spouses, and grandkids were all together. Marcille is survived by her son, Murray Groenig (wife, Marsha), of Yakima, WA; daughter, Mardell Ryan (husband, Mike), of Seabeck, WA; five grandsons, Nevin Groenig, of Yakima, WA, Christian Groenig, of Yakima, WA, Kyle Ryan (wife, Beth), of Sammamish, WA, Joshua Ryan (wife, Sarah), of Othello, WA, and Keith Ryan, of Seabeck, WA; seven great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Delmar, her brother, Dale Jaques, of Ellensburg, WA, and sister, Mary Kolmodin, of Tigard, OR. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00am, at West Hills Memorial Park (Yakima, WA). Those wishing to attend the service may meet at West Hills Memorial Park prior to service time. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.shawandsons.com. Graveside Service West Hills Memorial Park Friday, January 13, 2023 10:00 AM 11800 Douglas Road Yakima, WA 98908