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  • Trudy Gertrude Ann Weber

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 22, 2024

    Trudy (Gertrude Ann) Weber, maiden name Druffel, passed away on February 10, 2024, at her home with her children by her side. She was born on September 2, 1926, in Colton, Washington, to Maggie (Reisenauer) and Ben Druffel, and grew up in the Colton community where she attended school. She attended Washington State University where she was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority prior to marrying her husband, LeRoy Weber, on November 26, 1946. They made their home on their family farm outside of...

  • Joan "Pinky" B. Glass

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Captain Joan B. Glass, NC, USN, retired, known affectionately as "Pinky" to friends and family, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 84 on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024. While her blue van and pink wheelchair were familiar sights in local drive-thrus and parking lots, her vim, generosity, kindness and peppery wisdom have left a dearer and far-reaching legacy not soon to be forgotten. Pinky, born July 18, 1939, to John and Bonny Bagott, grew up in Palouse and attended college at Washington...

  • Joseph J. Schauble

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    SCHAUBLE, Joseph J., 89, a beloved husband, father, friend and coach passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 7, 2024. Joe was born June 14, 1934, in Killdeer, N.D. He was the youngest of nine children born to Robert and Mary Schauble. The family moved in 1937 from their farm in Killdeer, N.D., to St. John, Wash., where his father Robert worked as millwright and mother, Mary, a homemaker. A graduate of the St. John Class of 1952, Joe went to Gonzaga on a partial basketball...

  • Theodore D. Schuster

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Theodore D. Schuster, known by most as Ted, passed away on February 7, 2024, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, leaving behind his legacy rooted in the St. John, Wash., community. Born on August 6, 1937, to Robert and Alma (Schierman) Schuster, Ted's heart belonged to the family farm from infancy. He is survived by his wife, Ann (Shearer), daughter "Teddi" Armstrong, step-daughters, Cindy Milton and Tammy Schneider; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren (one of which was named after Ted); and his...

  • Joan A. Lyman

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Joan A. Lyman, 90, a resident of Shoreline, Wash., died on Jan. 4, 2024, at Swedish Edmonds Hospital. She was born Dec. 27, 1933, in Colfax, Wash. She was a graduate of Colfax High School and the University of Washington. Deceased had requested no funeral services. Memorials may be made to Whitman County Chaplaincy, PO Box 66, Colfax, Washington 99111 or to The Good Samaritan Fund, Crista Senior Ministries, 19303 Fremont Ave. N., Seattle, Washington 98133, or a charity of your choice....

  • Andrew Michael Arland

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Andrew Michael Arland, 38, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at his home in Garfield, on February 8th, 2024. He was born on September, 26, 1985, to John and Lorinda Arland. He grew up in the Garfield and Palouse area, attending Garfield Elementary School. He graduated from Garfield Palouse High School in 2004. He went on to attend Walla Walla Community College and Washington State University studying Business. Growing up a 4th generation Dryland Farmer, he started working early alongside...

  • Carol Ann Kjack

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Carol Ann Kjack (age 88) passed away on February 3, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. Carol was born on November 6, 1935, to Frank and Margaret Tupling in Chewelah, Wash., where she joined her sisters Elizabeth, Stella, Ethel, and June, and her brother, William (Bill). In the fall of 1944, the family moved to Rosalia, Wash. Carol graduated from Rosalia High School in 1953, after which she attended Kinman Business University. Upon graduating from Kinman, she worked at Centennial Mills on Trent Avenue in Spokane until her marriage to Bob Kjack on June 27,...

  • Eric Larson

    Eric Larson

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Eric Larson, 88, of Colfax, Wash., passed away February 9, 2024, at the Rockwood South Hill retirement community in Spokane, Wash. Eric was born September 18, 1935, in Haxtun, Colo., to Elof and Rena Larson. Growing up in Mount Vernon, Wash., Eric moved with his older brothers to Whitman County, Wash., where he met Donna Gay. Eric and Donna were married September 25th, 1955, at the Onecho Bible Church in Colfax. Eric graduated from Washington State University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science...

  • Jeanine Christine "Mouse" Cox

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Jeanine passed away January 28th at Pullman Regional Hospital after a brief illness. A life-long resident of Colfax and Pullman, she will be missed by many friends, acquaintances and family. She was creative, clever, and a lot of fun, and was very proud to have graduated from Pullman High School. Jeanine always had a ready smile, gave great hugs, and was a big fan of Mickey Mouse! She was active in several community and religious groups in the Pullman area over the years and enjoyed meeting and...

  • Judith Ann Stern

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Judi Stern passed away unexpectedly February 9, 2024. We are heartbroken to lose our mother and grandmother, who many lovingly knew as Mammo. Judith Ann Byrne was born in Garfield, Wash., on March 22, 1941, to George and Katie Byrne. She was raised and attended school in Garfield. Judi married Larry Stern on October 25, 1958, and they spent 51 wonderful years together in the Garfield/Elberton area where they farmed and raised four children. Judi was a homemaker while raising the family, always...

  • Dennis Byrum

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 15, 2024

    Dennis D. Byrum, 75, of Tekoa, Wash., passed away on Feb 7, 2024. Dennis was born on March 19, 1948, to James (Art) and Barbara Byrum. Shortly after graduating from high school Dennis joined the Navy. He was part of the crew that assisted in the overhaul of the USS Midway. After serving in the Navy, Dennis attended Eastern Washington University. Dennis was a hardworking man throughout his entire life. He worked at Oakesdale Grain Growers for a brief period of time before working at Stateline Processors. After more than 20 years Dennis left...

  • Nina Lee Gregory

    Nina Lee Gregory

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 8, 2024

    Nina peacefully passed away January 26, 2024. She remained graceful, loving, and happy to the end. Near Steptoe Butte in Whitman County, Nina was born the second of seven siblings to Samuel E. Littleton and Beulah Hall Littleton on June 5, 1924. Shortly after, the Littleton family moved to Oakesdale to farm. Oakesdale remained Nina's home until 2016 when she and her husband, Delbert moved to assisted living in Spokane where they celebrated their 76th anniversary in 2021. As Nina grew up in...

  • Stanley Roy Staves, Jr. "J.R."

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 8, 2024

    Stanley Roy Staves, Jr. "J.R." passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. He was born on August 28, 1970, in Spokane, Wash., to Stanley Roy Staves, Sr and Judy (Kellog) Staves. He grew up in Spokane and attended school there. That's where he met Rebecca Anderson. Together they were married in 1988 in Goldendale, Wash., before moving to the St. John/Endicott area. They welcomed three children, Brittany, Adam and Ian. JR worked for CoAg in Rosalia...

  • Randall D. "Randy" Robins

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 8, 2024

    Randall D. "Randy" Robins, 70, of Uniontown, Wash., passed away January 10, 2024, at his Uniontown home. Randy was born March 14, 1953, in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, to Wayne & Deen Robins. He graduated from Coeur D'Alene high school in 1971. Randy married Elva Ray in Uniontown, Wash., on September 19, 1976. He worked as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for years with DeAtley and Atlas until he retired. Randy and Elva have made Uniontown their home since 2004. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

  • Patricia Ann Pierce

    Patricia Ann Pierce

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 8, 2024

    Patricia Ann (Reed) Pierce came into this world May 19, 1931, in Colfax, Wash., at the home of her great grandmother Rozella Conover. Her parents were Leslie L. Reed and Lucille Mulkey Reed. She was a granddaughter of Whitman County pioneers JR and Gracie White Mulkey and CF Reed and Ida Conover Reed. Mother learned a strong work ethic from both sets of grandparents. Her first seven years were spent on the Mulkey Ranch on Hwy 23. She attended elementary school at St. John and Ewan and St. John...

  • Clara Mae Mayer

    Clara Mae Mayer

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 8, 2024

    Our beautiful, wonderful, fashionable Mom, Clara Mae was born October 6, 1929, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Andrew & Frances Verzani. She gained her heavenly wings and joined our Dad having lost her battle to heart failure on January 26, 2024, at her Colton, Wash., home. Mom survived breast cancer not only once in 1979, but again in 2007, when breast cancer returned in the exact same place. In her young life Clara was an avid runner and she loved tap dancing, saving her birthday money for lessons....

  • Dorothy Lee Bothman

    Dorothy Lee Bothman

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Dorothy Lee Bothman, 94, passed to the arms of her Savior on January 19, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. On December 24, 1929, Dorothy was born on the family farm of her parents Wilbur and Florence Crockett near Rosalia, Wash. She attended Prairie View Elementary and graduated from Latah High School in 1948. She completed her academic endeavors after graduating from Kinman Business College. Dorothy's 40-year banking career started in...

  • Gailen Lee Carothers

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Gailen Lee Carothers was born in Pullman, Washington, on June 23, 1944, to Frank and Edna (Barr) Carothers. He passed away at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington on January 21, 2024, after a short battle with his illness. He grew up outside of Pullman on his family's homestead with his brother Roger and sister Kay. He attended Pullman High School and was active in FFA. He graduated Pullman High in 1962. He attended EWC in Cheney, Washington, graduating in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree...

  • Tony "TC" Carter

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Tony Carter, more affectionately known throughout the world as TC, was born February 27, 1949, to James and Margaret Carter of Marysville, California. TC grew up around the Sacramento area the second oldest of four brothers, preceded by Mike and followed by Steve and Randy. He experienced a childhood full of adventures and shenanigans that included bringing home snakes, jumping ditches on bikes, and rebuilding cars with his dad. He graduated from Folsom High School in 1967, though he regularly r...

  • Faye Lueck

    Faye Lueck

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Faye Lueck, 89, a resident of Emida, Idaho, passed away on January 26, 2024, at the Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash. She was born on February 8, 1934, at Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, to Benjamin and Lola (McKinney) Wall. Her family moved to Palouse, Wash., when she was a young child and she attended the Palouse Schools graduating from the Palouse High School in 1952. She married Chuck Lueck on July 20, 1952, and the couple lived on the family farm before moving to Emida, Idaho, in...

  • Gene Donald Ransier

    Gene Donald Ransier

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Gene Donald Ransier, born on August 7, 1930, in Tekoa, Wash., peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Tucson, Ariz. Gene was a devoted husband to Shirley Mae Ransier whom he married on August 29, 1958, in Salem, Ore. He was a loving father of two daughters, a cherished grandfather to three grandchildren, and a beloved great-grandfather to six great-grandchildren, and he also held the memory of a son who passed away. A man of profound faith, Gene's passion for bicycling mirrored his...

  • Shirley Mae Ransier

    Shirley Mae Ransier

    Whitman County Gazette|Feb 1, 2024

    Shirley Mae Ransier, born on March 16, 1931, departed this world on January 4, 2021. Shirley's life was a tapestry of love, service, and laughter, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know her. As a young girl, Shirley worked in her mother's restaurant after school. This is where she learned how to make a "mean" pie and developed her culinary prowess. She graduated from Kelso High School in Kelso, Wash., in 1949 and attended two years of community...

  • Harold Eugene Knopes

    Harold Eugene Knopes

    Jan 25, 2024

    "Harry" Knopes died suddenly after suffering a serious health issue, on the afternoon of Jan. 4, 2024, at his home near Colfax, Washington. Born Harold Eugene Knopes, on March 23, 1935, in Uniontown, Washington, the second of 11 children born to Joseph and Caroline (Heitstuman) Knopes. He started his early education near Cottonwood, Idaho, at the one-room Kittrell school and graduated from Orofino, Idaho High School in 1953, He shortly after, entered the U.S. Air Force, the start of a career...

  • Kenneth "Ken" Burl Girsberger

    Jan 25, 2024

    Kenneth "Ken" Burl Girsberger passed away peacefully on December 14, 2023, at the Hospice of Spokane Hospice House. Ken was born on February 12, 1931, in Latah, Washington, to Llewellyn and Ruth Girsberger. Ken was the first of three children and was a beloved big brother to sister, Luella and brother, Hugh. Ken attended a small country school until 4th grade where he then attended school in Tekoa until graduating from high school in 1949. Ken enlisted in the Army in February 1951 and completed...

  • Linda May Peringer

    Linda May Peringer

    Jan 25, 2024

    Our loving Mother, Linda May Peringer, 80 years young, sadly left us on January 11, 2024. She was a wonderful mother who was always there for her children, family and friends. She will be dearly missed. Linda enjoyed sewing, crafting, reading, gardening and spending time with her dogs. Her greatest enjoyment came from being a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Linda was born to Walter and Berniece Sayers on October 8th, 1943, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She graduated from Oakesdale...

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