Charlene Marjorie Dyment
Charlene Marjorie Dyment, 51, left this Earth from her home in Centerville on the morning of Saturday August 21. Charlene's last moments in mortality were shared by her loving husband and children who were holding her and gathered around her bedside. Charlene passed on to the next life peacefully, while being loved by her family.
Charlene was born on Sept. 13, 1958 to the late Douglas Earl States and Marjorie Ann (Frost) States in San Francisco, Calif. After the death of her father in 1959 Charlene and her mother moved to the Goldendale area, eventually settling in Centerville. Charlene went to grade school in Centerville and graduated from Goldendale High School in 1976. During her high school years Charlene participated in volleyball, basketball, and track; earning letters in all three. One of the events Charlene specialized in was the high jump which she performed with excellence.
After graduation from GHS, Charlene received scholarships and attended Spokane Falls Community College and Central Washington University in Ellensburg. Charlene played basketball at both schools. She eventually earned two Bachelor of Arts degrees from CWU. It was while attending CWU that Charlene met Kevin Dyment, her future husband.
Charlene and Kevin were married on May 15, 1982 in Goldendale. Charlene and Kevin continued on in marriage and were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Seattle Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on September 23, 1983.
Charlene gave birth to four beautiful children during her lifetime in mortality. Charlene always loved teenagers and many thought of her as a friend and surrogate mother. Charlene's home was always open to kids who needed help or a place to stay. Charlene had many friends wherever she went during her lifetime.
In 1987 Charlene and Kevin moved to Centerville and lived in the same house where she spent so much time growing up. It was in that home where Charlene lived the rest of her life. It was there that Charlene loved her family with a love that even death could not extinguish.
During her life Charlene worked several different jobs. Her first job was working as a counselor for emotionally disturbed teen aged girls at the Gilchrest Group Home in Yakima. Charlene also worked for the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services as a Child Protective Services worker. Charlene's last full time job outside of the home was working for the State of Washington Department of Corrections as a Community Corrections Officer.
In 1990 Charlene began experiencing chronic pain that would stay with her for the rest of her life. In 2002 Charlene was finally diagnosed with an uncommon type of cancer; Multiple Myeloma. Charlene went bravely through chemotherapy for many years before leaving mortality.
Charlene is survived by her loving mother, Marjorie States, her loving husband, Kevin Dyment, and her loving children, Candice Nicole Dyment, Adam Douglas Dyment, Ashley Danielle Dyment and Joseph Aaron Dyment.
Charlene's funeral service will be held at the Goldendale Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The funeral will start at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 26. After that service Charlene's mortal body will be laid to rest in the Centerville Cemetery. Charlene took her many trials in life with grace and dignity. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.
All those who wish to come and celebrate Charlene's life are encouraged to attend the funeral and graveside services. As a celebration of Charlene's life she personally requested all guests to wear bright, joyful colors to the services.
Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.
