Lynn E. Daling
Waterville, Washington
January 19, 2008

Lynn E. Daling, 80, a lifelong Waterville resident and long time wheat and cattle rancher, died at his home on January 19, 2008. He was born in Waterville on March 30, 1927, to Carl and Laura (Mitchell) Daling. Lynn started his schooling at Alstown and graduated from Waterville High School in 1945. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving two years in Japan. He later attended Washington State College before returning to the family farm. Lynn and his father worked the farm, and later, his brothers joined the operation. He retired from farming in 1993.

Lynn was a lifetime member of the Elks, Eagles and Moose lodges, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, State and National Cattleman's Associations and the Washington Association of Wheat Growers. He was a 4H member and a NCW Fair Supporter and, in his 4H years, raised many prize winning steers. Lynn loved his yearly hunting trips to Montana and also enjoyed hunting in and around the Waterville and Badger Mountain area. Lynn also treasured time with his family at family gatherings and holidays. His quick wit and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by all of his family and many friends.

On November 30, 1970, he married Noreen Doneen Bromiley. Survivors include his wife, Noreen, of the family home in Waterville; step-children, Clark (Melinda) Bromiley and Mike (Ginny) Bromiley, both of Badger Mountain, Doug (Jan) Bromiley of East Wenatchee, Shay (Jeff) Gloyn of Richland and LouAnn Bromiley of Waterville; twelve grandchildren, Erika (Chris) Schroeder of Louisville, CO, Derek (Staci) Gloyn of Dayton, WA, Bob (Stephanie) Bromiley of Waterville, Ed Bromiley, Evan Bromiley, Adam Bromiley, Paige Bromiley and Rachel (Scott) Goetz, all of Badger Mountain, Jason Bromiley of East Wenatchee, Scott Bromiley of Pullman, Tyson Suppes and Morgan Suppes of Waterville; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Braylen Bromiley of Waterville, Maddi and Katie Schroeder of Louisville, CO, and Drake Gloyn of Dayton, WA; brothers, Gary (Sharon) Daling and Duane Daling, all of Waterville; nephews, Lane Daling of Seattle, Damin (Peggy) Daling and family, Darrin (Tina) Daling and family, Cable and Gavin Daling of Waterville, Heidi (Monty) Black and family, all of Mansfield. Heartfelt thanks go to the staff of the Waterville Clinic and special THANKS go to Twila Neisinger for her loving and caring nature in caring for Lynn.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008, at Waterville St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Concluding services and interment will follow at the Waterville Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, at the Waterville Funeral Home. A luncheon will follow the graveside services at the Fair Grounds Community Hall - all are welcome. If desired, memorials may be made to the Waterville Ambulance Fund or to Hospice, in Lynn's name.