Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory

02/02/2026

BARBARA BARRETT WARRINER

Barbara Barrett Warriner • July 14, 1943 - January 30, 2026

Barbara Barrett Warriner passed away at the age of 82 on Friday, January 30 in

Prosser, Washington. She was born on July 14, 1943 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, the

daughter of Florence Popilek Barrett and Kenneth J. Barrett. At the time, her father

Kenneth was serving as a soldier in the U.S. Army. Between 1944 and 1945, Ken

Barrett was transferred to the Bay Area and they moved to Salinas, California where

she grew up being doted on by her parents.

Barbara attended elementary school in Salinas and graduated from Palma High

School in 1961. She attended a private Catholic university, the College of Notre Dame

in Belmont, majoring in English with an emphasis in pre-1642 Drama and Literature. She earned her

secondary teaching credential in 1966. Barbara became employed by the Salinas Union High School

District and taught at El Sausal Middle School between 1967 and 1982, winning awards and honors for

her contributions. It was at El Sausal that Barbara met fellow teacher, Herbert Roscoe Warriner, and

they married on June 22, 1973 at the San Juan Bautista Mission.

Herb’s reminiscences of life in his hometown of Grandview led Barb’s parents, Pat and Ken Barrett, to

settle in Prosser upon their retirement, and Herb and Barb later followed them to Prosser in 1982.

Barbara joined the staff at Prosser High School and taught College Preparation British Literature,

Everyday English for Juniors/Seniors, Yearbook, Drama, and Heroes in Literature. As an exemplary

educator, she played a diverse number of roles beyond teacher. She became advisor, tutor, counselor

and mentor to numerous students, engaging them in literature, poetry, and drama and helping them to

earn honors and scholarships throughout her career. With husband Herb, she stayed active and engaged

in the high school community by attending and recording school activities until her retirement in 2013.

Barbara was also an active participant in the community and beyond. She was a presenter at the

National Reading Association Convention, at the Washington Association of School Administrators, the

Oregon State Chapter I Conference, and the Idaho State Teachers Conference. In addition, Barb was the

director and Co-Producer of Prosser Players in the Park, President of the Lower Valley Art Association,

Area Representative of Delta Kappa Gamma, and the Vice-President of Prosser Gardeners.

She continued to expand her knowledge and further her education by earning a Masters degree in

Secondary English Education in 1988, and enjoyed many other personal interests such as award winning

pencil drawing, photography, calligraphy and needlepoint arts.

Barbara Warriner will be remembered by many friends, past students, and colleagues for her

uncompromising dedication and drive to provide the very best in all her educational and personal

endeavors. She valued the members of her community and strove to share her talents with those around

her and engage with steadfast purpose to make an impact on the lives of others. Barbara is survived by

her nephew Bryan Hall and his wife Sonja. She was predeceased by her husband Herbert Warriner and

step-daughter Kellie Doyle.

Funeral services will be held at the Prosser Funeral Home at 1220 Sheridan Ave., Prosser, WA.

Rosary - Thursday, February 5th at 3:30pm

Funeral Service - Thursday, February 5th at 4:00pm

Burial and Graveside Service - Friday, February 6th at 9:00am at the Prosser Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Prosser High School Yearbook Fund.

"This above all: to thine own self be true,

And it must follow, as the night the day,

Thou canst not then be false to any man.

"

-William Shakespeare

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01/27/2026

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01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King reminded us that compassion, service, and love for one another are powerful forces for change. His message continues to inspire us to lead with kindness, stand for dignity, and care for our communities—especially during life’s most difficult moments.

On this day of remembrance, may we reflect on how we can serve others with empathy, understanding, and respect.

01/17/2026

JARROD HILDEBRANT

Jarrod D. Hildebrant passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home, after a brief battle with cancer.

Jarrod was born to John and Barbara Hildebrant on December 30, 1966 in Prosser, WA. Jarrod graduated from Prosser High School in 1985 and made his home in Prosser.

After graduating from Perry Tech with an HVAC degree, Jarrod had a career as a maintenance technician at the Federal Building in Richland

Jarrod loved spending time with his family and friends. You could always find him around the card table for poker on Friday nights and loved being the commissioner of Family Fantasy Football. Jarrod loved to camp, golf, and play co****le. He was undefeated in trivial pursuit and was known to be knower of random facts.

Jarrod is survived by his son, Chase and daughter-in-law Emily Hildebrant and granddaughter Nyla Hildebrant, He is also survived by siblings Richard (Virginia) Hildebrant, Debbie Hill, Teresa (Francisco) Canchola, Peg (Steve) Hilton, Michael Hildebrant, sister in law Maryann Hildebrant, and Brother In Law Mike Mekis, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jarrod is preceded in death by his parents, John and Barbara Hildebrant, his brothers Thomas and John Hildebrant, sisters Valerie Hildebrant and Jane Mekis, and nephew Nathan Hildebrant.

The family welcomes all to attend and honor Jarrod’s life on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center in Prosser. Food and refreshments will be provided.

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01/15/2026

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01/08/2026

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01/06/2026

PAULA JENE MILAND

After an extended illness on Jan. 1, 2026 Paula left us to be in the Comfort Arms of the Lord. Born March 27, 1954 in Wagner, South Dakota to Evelyn and Paul Nagle she was the oldest of four children. As a youth, Paula moved from place to place along the West Coast States while her Dad worked construction. As a teen she lived with her grandparents and attended John Adams High School in Portland, Or. attending school during the day and working at a nursery home after school. When school was completed Paula managed apartment complexes & worked at techtronic before moving to Prosser. where she worked many years as a waitress at the Barn Restaurant, The Blue Goose and for a while at Perfect Printing On July 17, 1993 Paula married Ted Miland where they continued to make their home in Prosser.

Paula's Love and Passion was Gardening her pleasure was putting together hanging baskets and tending 36 different rose bushes, Visiting the Oregon Coast with a must stop at a Moe's, Traveling with her Husband where she was able to visit all 50 States, Washington D.C. and British Columbia, receiving a Christmas Teddy Bear each and every Christmas 33 in total and especially her Love for her kids and grandkids Paula always had a sly wit , one time after celebrating her Husband Teds birthday he asked her if she was going to bake him a cake which she replied "you really want a stupid birthday cake?" so she had him pull into a dairy queen went inside came out with an ice cream cake presented it to him when they got home and on it she had them write "here's your stupid birthday cake"

Paula is survived by her loving husband of 32 years Ted Miland her two children Daughter Trich her husband Keith of Moses Lake, Wa. and Son Patrick of Portland Or., Grandchildren Becca, Sarah, Brittney, Samantha, Christopher Johnathan, Kara, Aries, Hanna, Haley and Christian, Great Grandchildren Bennett, Hazel, Samuel and Cheyenne. Sister Julie and husband Alan, Brother n law Dave of Gresham, Or. Nieces Susan and Stephanie , Nephew Matt, and Long Life Friends Alice & Sam Shinall of Laughlin, NV.

Paula is preceded in death by her Mother Evelyn and Stepfather Clair , two Sisters Peggy and Ginny and her Uncle David.

Paula's memorial service will be held at a later date

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01/06/2026

KEITH GILBERT SORENSEN

Keith Sorensen, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away the morning of December 17th, 2025, at the age of 74, in the loving embrace of his wife and daughter.

Born in Plentywood, Montana, on July 15th, 1951, to Ethel and Gilbert Sorensen, he grew up on his family’s farm in Dagmar, Montana, and graduated from Antelope High School. He went on to earn two associate’s degrees, one in business and one in law enforcement. He met the love of his life, Nicki, while in high school. At the time of his death, they had been married for just over 52 years. They got married on June 3rd, 1973, and three years later, their daughter, April, was born.

Though the highlight of his career was his time as a law enforcement officer, he spent 4 years in the navy, stationed at the Whidbey Island Naval Base. Shortly after his naval service, he began his long career in law enforcement, working in the Island County Sheriff’s Department. When his family moved to Wenatchee, he transferred to the Wenatchee Police Department, where he, eventually, served as the school resource officer and the D.A.R.E. officer, a position he loved to tell his family about while showering them with leftover D.A.R.E. memorabilia. His deep-rooted love of human connection and of helping people led him to win multiple Police Officer of the Year awards. During rodeo season, he enjoyed working as a security officer at the Ellensburg Rodeo.

Upon retirement, he and his wife moved to Prosser, Washington, to be closer to their now-adult daughter and her growing family, but he always kept in touch with many of his police buddies. Their annual trips to fish camp, a tradition kept up for over 40 years, were something he always looked forward to. He was a big fan of camping, both with his aforementioned friends and with his family. He never met a stranger; within hours of arrival at a new campground, he knew the best fishing spots, the best hunting spots, and was usually deep in conversation with an old-timer. When he wasn’t watching whatever sport was on T.V. at the moment—including, but not limited to, football, baseball, hockey, co****le, and ax throwing—he could be found online shopping, acting as the neighborhood’s personal weed-killer, satiating his massive sweet tooth with what his wife lovingly called junk food, or spending time with his family, who he cherished. He also loved woodworking, especially scrollsawing, and always had a project or two in progress.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Ethel Sorensen, his sister Lynne, his three brothers, Todd, Kevin, and Corey, and two nephews. He is survived by his wife Nicki, daughter April (Chuck) Wyckoff, three grandchildren, Emily, Clara, and Zachary, all of Prosser, WA, his sister Kathy (Ed) Burnum, of Valdosta, GA, and countless cousins. His loss has been deeply felt, and he will be missed—to know him was to love him.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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01/01/2026

As we welcome the new year, we reflect with gratitude on the families we’ve had the honor of serving and the trust our community places in us.

From all of us, we wish you a Happy New Year filled with warmth, remembrance, and hope. ✨

12/24/2025

This Christmas season, we pause with gratitude for our community and the trust you place in us. As families gather, we are reminded that love, memories, and connection endure far beyond the holidays.

For those who are grieving, we hold you close in our hearts and hope you are able to find moments of peace, comfort, and gentle remembrance during this season.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and hope . 🎄✨

12/17/2025

12/10/2025

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