Levi Jay Heemsah Sr
August 28, 1955 - July 23, 2017
Levi and his wife Denise we're killed in a tragic car accident on July 23, 2017 on the Yakama Nation Closed area. Levi was born on August 28, 1955 in Goldendale, WA to Lespy and Barbara (Cloud) Heemsah. Levi was raised in the Toppenish area, and as an adult he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Yakama Forest Products, on tribal roads and forest development, and for other local logging companies. When Levi was not working, he enjoyed participating in rodeos, fishing, hunting, and wild horse gathering. He also enjoyed basketball and was known as an avid craftsman. He is survived by son, Levi (Joy) Heemsah Jr.; his niece, Twashla Heemsah; his grandchildren, Dillon, Hannah, Shane, Seth, Kattey, Richard, and Hailey; his brothers, Keith, Leon, Terry, and Shawn; his sisters, Melissa, Peggy, Alicia, Patricia, and Lisa; 45 nieces and nephews; and 65 great nieces and nephews. Levi was preceded in death by both his parents and Levi Jr's twin sister Mary Ann.
Levi and his wife Denise we're killed in a tragic car accident on July 23, 2017 on the Yakama Nation Closed area. Levi was born on August 28, 1955 in Goldendale, WA to Lespy and Barbara (Cloud) Heemsah. Levi was raised in the Toppenish area,... View Obituary & Service Information