William H. "Taltimsha" Shawnee

March 9, 1964 - October 23, 2017

William H. Shawnee "Taltimsha" (53) of Yakima passed away at Wanapum Village on Monday October 23, 2017. William was born in Toppenish on March 9, 1964. He was raised and educated in Toppenish graduating in 1982 and he went to trade school in Tacoma where he learned culinary arts. He was a self employed artist doing basketry and beadwork. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping in the mountains and was an avid Seahawks fan. He is survived by his parents, Irene Cloud of Toppenish and Charles Shawnee of Tulsa, OK; his companion, Betsy Tainewasher; a son, Aaron Shawnee; seven stepchildren, Zachary, Juliah, Donovan and Tanara Gardee, Raymond and Jessica Cheney and Sade Tainewasher; one grandchild, Evalynn "11" Zack; two brothers, Rod Arthur and Maynard Olney; two sisters, Carla George and Paula Pinkham (Sky & Lucky). Dressing services will be at the Toppenish Longhouse on Wednesday October 25, 2017 at 1PM with overnight services following. Procession will leave the longhouse at 8AM for burial at the Satus Point Cemetery. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.