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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 1, 1950, page 1

SERVICES FOR WM. NIVA TO BE HELD THRUSDAY, JUNE 1

William "Bill" Niva, one of this area's most popular pioneer residents and businessman, passed away at his home in Centerville early Monday morning, June 29. He was stricken with a paralytic stroke last Thursday, causing his death. Funeral services will be held from the Phillips Funeral Home in Goldendale Thursday afternoon, June 1 at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. James Constock officiating. Interment will be made in the Centerville Grange cemetery.
Mr. Niva was born in Calumet, Michigan, on August 27, 1873 and came to Centerville in 1879, where he had since resided. For the past 45 years he has been engaged in the hardware business. He was a charter member of the Klickitat County Hunters' & Anglers' Club and the Knights of Ptyhias Lodge.
"Billy" was an ardent baseball fan and only missed the opening baseball game in Portland once in 35 years. It can be said of "Billy" "he was a friend to all who knew him," and his passing is mourned by hundreds of people.
Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Chester Mattson of Seaview, Lois Bullock, of Louisville, Kentucky, Mrs. Hazel Gratzek, of Vallejo, Calif., three sons, Cecil of Seattle, Robert of Walla Walla and Billy of Centerville.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., June 1, 1950, page 7

IN MEMORIAM

In memory of William Niva, a member of Friendship Mount Adams Lodge No. 37, Order of Knights of Ptyhias, for 44 years and 5 months.
He was a true and faithful member of the Order who at all times worked for the good of the Order and his fellow men. A most high standard of fellowship was the highest ambition of his fraternal life.
The Order of Knights of Ptyhias surely mourn the loss of a brother whose whole life was dedicated to Ptyhianism some and the good of his fellow men.
May his mortal deeds and his untiring efforts be stamped indelibly on the hearts and minds of his friends and those who knew him and remain a standard for us to follows.

Herman C. Rolloff,
Sec. K. of P.