Our founder, Irvin Nicholas "I. N." Mueller, came to Kennewick in 1904. Mueller Funeral Home officially began operating in 1910 at the current location of Mueller's Chapel of the Falls in downtown Kennewick.In the 1980's, Amon released control of...
Funeral Homes in Eltopia, WA
Blaze Titus has been a Mortician for over 25 years. After serving the Tri-Cities community for four years with another funeral home, Blaze and his wife, Adrianna, founded Hillcrest Memorial Center in 2005. Their goal was to provide families...
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Facts about the city
Eltopia is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington, United States, located about 15 miles north of Pasco, along U.S. Route 395.This arid area of south Franklin County was originally inhabited by Native Americans, who traded with Lewis and Clark when they passed through the Columbia Basin in 1805.After the Yakima War of the late 1850s, settlers began to arrive in the region. The first settlers were the cattle ranchers who wanted the vast rangelands available, and those panning for gold in the nearby Columbia river at Ringold (variously Ringgold and Ringgold Bar).In the late 1870s settlement began in earnest in Ainsworth at the site of present-day Pasco. The railroad soon followed, and Northern Pacific established a station at Eltopia in 1881. The Peach orchards were common in the area, and wheat was a major crop as well.By 1902, there were enough settlers in the area that a town site was platted, but Eltopia has never been officially incorporated as a city. The story is told that the name comes from an incident among the railroad workers building the town. When a storm washed away some work that had been done, a Cockney worker commented that, \"There will be hell to pay\".
Eltopia Obituaries
It was reported by Tri-City Herald on July 3rd, 2017 that Joe Davidson passed on in Eltopia, Washington. Davidson was 55 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joe's life.
It was written by Tri-City Herald on March 21st, 2017 that James George Coordes died in Eltopia, Washington. Coordes was 86 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor James George's life.
It was written by Tri-City Herald on February 9th, 2017 that Marshall Alan Moore died in Eltopia, Washington. Moore was 68 years old and was born in San Diego, CA. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Marshall Alan's life.
It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on August 21st, 2016 that Michele Leone "Shelly" Wallin (Ilstrup) passed away in Eltopia, Washington. Ms. Wallin was 50 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Michele Leone "Shelly"'s life.
It was noted by Tri-City Herald on April 19th, 2016 that Kevin Charles McCary died in Eltopia, Washington. McCary was 47 years old and was born in Salem, OR. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Kevin Charles's life.
It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on March 28th, 2016 that David Henry Klempel passed away in Eltopia, Washington. Klempel was 81 years old and was born in Lambert, MT. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor David Henry's life.
It was revealed by Tri-City Herald on October 14th, 2014 that Horace Dewitt Chriesman died in Eltopia, Washington. Chriesman was 93 years old and was born in Ranger, TX. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Horace Dewitt's life.
It was reported by Tri-City Herald on April 20th, 2013 that Holger Verner Johnson passed on in Eltopia, Washington. Johnson was 92 years old and was born in Harrisburg, CO. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Holger Verner's life.
It was revealed by Tri-City Herald on September 8th, 2012 that Eloy Codero Guzman died in Eltopia, Washington. Guzman was 31 years old and was born in Agua Blanca, . Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Eloy Codero's life.
It was disclosed by Tri-City Herald on January 14th, 2012 that Lovella Elaine "Ditto" Kniveton (Hawley) passed away in Eltopia, Washington. Ms. Kniveton was 93 years old and was born in Stockton, CA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lovella Elaine "Ditto"'s life.
History
Today, Eltopia is a quiet agricultural town of about 800 people. The railroad soon followed, and Northern Pacific Railroad Pacific established a station at Eltopia in 1881.
After the Yakima War of the late 1850s, settlers began to arrive in the region. when a storm washed away some work that had been done, a Cockney worker commented that, "There will be hell to pay". The story is told that the name comes from an incident among the railroad workers buildng the town.
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