Rebecca Sue Denke passed away peacefully, Friday, January 18, 2008, at home surrounded by family and friends, after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born, March 27, 1952 in Springfield, MO. to Bill and Leona Jones. Rebecca married the love of her life, Micky Ray Denke on July 15, 1978. Together they raised their four children, a niece and nephew, cared for several foster children, as well as helped with their oldest grandsons. She worked for the State of Washington for 24 years, retiring as the Director of the Senior Companion Program for Benton/Franklin and Yakima Counties. Rebecca's favorite place to spend time with her family and friends was the ocean. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and boating. She had many friends from the Senior Companion Program and the Moose Lodge. She had several lifelong friends and touched many people throughout her life. Rebecca is preceded in death by her mother Leona, brother David, infant sister Donna Kay, father-in-law Alan Denke, Grandma and Grandpa Jones, Grandma and Grandpa Acher and Grandma and Grandpa Miller. She is survived by her loving husband Micky R. Denke; daughter, Sherri L. Denke; son, Larry D. Denke and wife, Debbie; daughter, Dani R. Denke; son, Micky R. Denke and wife, Regan; nephew, Timothy W. Adkins and wife, Courtney; niece Kimberly A. Denke; eight grandchildren, Duane Denke-Haynes, Douglas Denke-Wilson, Cody Frederick, Krystal Frederick, Jordan Denke, Michaela Denke, Jarrad "Bubba" Denke, Mitchel Denke and great-nephew Xander Denke; father, Bill Jones and step-mother Joanne; brothers, Billy Ray, Larry Jo, James, and David; sisters, Charlotte, Dorothy, Leaha, Marlene, Donna, and Billy Jo; puppies, Tader, Tessie and Summer. She has many more nieces and nephews and too many friends to list. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all whose lives that she touched. Viewing for friends will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, at Muellers Chapel of the Falls, 314 W. 1st Avenue in Kennewick, WA. A Memorial Service will be held at The Garden Christian Assembly, 7425 W. Clearwater Ave, Kennewick, WA, Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:00am with a reception to follow.