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Jennifer Lee Doak was born January 1, 1981, to Brenda Nails (Merry) in Colfax, Wash. Jennifer won the award for "first baby born in 1981" in Colfax. Jennifer was known for her loud, boisterous personality and her larger-than-life love for those around her. While leaving this earth at the young age of 43, she lived a life for her children, Maya and Matthew (Bleu). Prior to having kids, Jennifer graduated Colfax High School in the class of 2000. Jennifer spent most of her life working as a...
Ted Allen Gay, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 23, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. He was born in Colfax to Russell and Penny (Holbrook) Gay on January 27, 1970. Ted grew up in Colfax on the family farm and graduated from Colfax High School in 1988. He then went on to attend Spokane Community College where he received his degree as a diesel mechanic. He came back to Colfax shortly after where he worked for JTI for two years before going to work for Roger and Dean Miller. Ted met...
Jack Allen Heaton passed away on November 18, 2024, in the Tri-Cities at the age of 82. Jack was born in Boise, Idaho on May 11, 1942, to Perry and Marie Heaton and after a few years the family relocated to begin farming in Hay, Wash. Jack attended school in Lacrosse, Wash., and worked for the family farm and for various local farmers. In 1963 Jack married the love of his life, Gayle Repp from Colfax, Wash., to which they were married 61 years and lived their retired years in Richland, Wash. At...
Margaret (Chunyk) Vietri, born in 1941 in Villa Park, Ill., and raised in Islip, N.Y., passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the cherished daughter of Florence and Wally Chunyk and shared a close bond with her beloved younger brother, Bob Chunyk, who preceded her in death in August 2024. Shortly after graduating high school, Marge pursued a nursing degree in New York, embarking on a life dedicated to caring for others. Shortly after completing the nursing...
Lillian Barbara (Stern) Clark, passed away on November 15, 2024 in Colfax, Wash. She was 100 years old. Lillian was born on August 9, 1924 in Elberton, Wash., to Edward and Martha (Van Schoonhoven) Stern. She graduated from Garfield High School. A year after graduating high school, she married Ray Edward Clark in Reno, Nev., on May 29, 1943 and together they made their home in Colfax. They welcomed their one and only child, Randy in 1951. They stayed married over 40 years before he passed away at age 70. Over the years, Lillian worked at variou...
Susie was born on March 16, 1952, to Olga (Koch) Maley and Leslie William Maley. She died in her group home on October 25, 2024, of respiratory failure. She was raised on a farm near Thornton, Washington, where she lived until she was 20. Because of a fall Olga had during pregnancy, Susie was born with a learning disability. Thanks mainly to Olga's love and commitment and to the efforts of many wonderful caregivers, however, Susie lived a full life. Susie took memorable trips, like the one to a...
Berylene Anne DeYoung, Steptoe resident, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was one day shy of her 82nd birthday. A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be Saturday, November 23, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Corbeill Funeral Home in Colfax. She will be laid to rest in the Thornton Cemetery. Berylene was born November 8, 1942. in Yakima, Washington. to Beryl and Ellenor Mugas Rutledge. Berylene worked as a waitress for most of her adult life, including for over 30 years at the Wheel Inn in Steptoe. She...
Chris Mathis had an unforgettable laugh that made her stand out in any crowd, no matter the size. If you coaxed one of these from her, you couldn't help but be filled with joy. Christine Janet Courtright was born to Cal & Mary Courtright of Moses Lake, Wash., on May 12, 1959. She grew up alongside her two older sisters, Caren and Cathy, and her little brother John. She was an adorable child who loved to be center stage. She was creative and inventive and was always telling stories about when...
Edna Elizabeth FitzGerald, 93, passed away on Oct. 24, 2024, in Colfax, Wash. Edna was born to Robert and Leona Koch on January 4, 1931 in Snoqualmie Falls, Wash. They lived in Hyak, Wash. Her dad worked for Milwaukee Railroad so she moved to Cedar Falls, Wash., when she was six years old. She went to Cedar Falls school for seven years and then went to Snoqualmie Valley when the schools consolidated. She had an older brother Robert, and Harold was born when she was nine years old. A year later...
LaVonne Grace Carter, 80, of Colton, Wash., passed away October 21, 2024, at her Colton home. LaVonne was born May 31, 1944, at Detroit Lakes, Minn., to Carl & Elsie (Mattfeld) Plackner. She grew up in the countryside on the outskirts of Bovey, Minn., where she attended school and graduated from high school. Following graduation LaVonne attended college, receiving her bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minn. She accepted her first teaching job in...
Hans-Rudolf Gahler, M.D., known as Rudy or Doc to his friends, passed away on Sept. 26, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born in Zürich, Switzerland, to Jakob and Alice Gahler. He came of age in this small, mountainous, and fiercely independent country surrounded by larger, aggressive European neighbors, during the Second World War. His childhood memories include exchanging yelled insults with German contemporaries across the Rhine river not far from his home. Upon completing medical school at...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dad David P. Repp, JR, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated pharmacist, who left us on October 13, at the age of 81. Born on October 30, 1942, in Colfax, Washington, Dave dedicated his life to serving others. He graduated from Washington State University with a degree in pharmacy and spent over 50 years as a pharmacist at the Elk Drug Store and Shopko in Pullman, where he was known not only for his expertise, but also...
J. Brent Nielsen passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born September 10, 1949, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He grew up on a dairy farm in Meridian (Kuna), Idaho, learning the meaning of hard work. He attended Utah State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering in 1971. On March 20, 1970 he married Ginny Lou Burlingame and they had four children: Jason, Jeff, Jerry and Jamie. For a short while they lived in Moses Lake, Wash., where Brent worked for John...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mildred Isabelle Beitzel. Her Memorial Service will be held in the Spangle Community Christian Church October 26, 2024, at 1 p.m. A salad and dessert potluck reception for the many people whose lives were touched by Mildred throughout her 101 years will be held in the church basement immediately following the memorial. Mildred Beitzel went to be with her Lord Jesus and into the presence of her Father God September 27, 2024, four weeks...
Captain Daniel Paul Shoemaker, U.S. Army (Retired), 45, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, at the Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint, with military honors. A reception will follow at the V.F.W. Hall. "Life has improved immeasurably since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." Dan was born on June 8, 1979 in Little Rock, Ark., to Terry and Kathy Shoemaker. He graduated from Sylvan Hills HS in...
Violet Mae Hickman, longtime Colfax resident, passed away October 10, 2024, at the Colfax Cascadia Rehab Center. She was 88. She will be laid to rest privately in the Colfax Cemetery. Vi was born November 24, 1935, in Lewiston, Idaho, to William and Catherine Kouni Grasser. Her mother passed away in childbirth. Vi grew up in Clarkston and Lewiston with her father and step-mother and attended schools in the valley. She was a majorette in the Clarkston High School Band. During her senior year Vi...
Cherie Virginia Zehm (née Cruver), born on January 18, 1953, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Oakesdale, Wash. Cherie was the beloved wife of Paul Zehm for 37 years and a devoted mother to her two children, Steve Lane and Jessica See. She will be deeply missed by her children, their spouses Manuel and Patrick, and her cherished grandson, Alexander. Cherie is also survived by her brother, Patrick Cruver, and her nephews; Micah and Emmett. She was...
Judith (Judy) Kay Battin, beloved Mother, Grandmother, sister (and more), passed away in Seattle, Wash., on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the age of 86. She spent her final day surrounded by her four children, a fitting farewell for a woman who cherished family above all else. Judy grew up as the eldest child (with her siblings, Connie and Joseph) in an adored childhood home in Penawawa, above the Snake River, in the rolling Palouse hills of Eastern Washington. In describing her childhood,...
Arthur Robert “Bob” Anderson, of Oakesdale, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2024, in Spokane, Wash., with his wife and children at his bedside. Born on Jan. 15, 1942, Bob was a lifelong farmer, embodying the virtues of hard work and dedication to family. Bob graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1960 and furthered his education by attending classes at Washington State University and Whitworth College. Ultimately, he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps, working with him on the family farm near Oakesdale, Wash. In 1964, he marri...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Lou Gylling, 85, of Walla Walla, Wash., who left us on September 17th, 2024, surrounded by the family she cherished. Judy was born on August 6th, 1939, in Colfax, Wash., to Ernest and Marie Streib. From her earliest days, her kind and caring nature touched everyone she met. Judy graduated from Colfax High School in 1957 before attending Washington State College, where she earned a degree in Education. Judy was immensely proud to...
JoAnne (Keeney) Lindquist, age 77, passed away on October 3, 2024, in Cheney, Wash. JoAnne was born on September 2, 1947, in Colville, Wash., to parents Kenneth and Mabel Keeney. She grew up in Valleyford with her two brothers, Melvin Keeney and Michael Keeney, where she attended Freeman school. JoAnne was known as a loving and caring Christian woman, wife, mother and sister, radiating warmth and kindness in every interaction. Her faith shined through, with a gift of bringing people together...
Barbara Jean (Jones) Morgan was born in 1933 in La Junta, Colo., to Oscar and Alta Jones. She had three siblings, Keith, Bill and Betty. Barbara attended school in Dixie, Washington, graduating from Walla Walla High School in 1951. In 1952 she married the love of her life, Edwin Morgan. Immediately after their wedding, Barbara returned to nursing school in Walla Walla and Ed entered the Navy in San Diego. Between 1953 and 1965 they welcomed children Ed, Carole, Phillip, Mike and Beth. As Ed...
Marilyn Marie Stair died at the age of 92 on September 16, 2024, in Colfax, Washington. Marilyn was born August 2, 1932, in Danzig, North Dakota, to Lydia (Nills) Brinkman and Amos Brinkman. Her family owned and operated a grocery store and cattle ranch. She learned to keep accurate, detailed records for her dad buying and selling cattle at the sales. She moved to Vancouver, Washington in 1952, where she met Robert Stair. They were engaged within three weeks, married within six, and celebrated...
Jeanne passed away on September 19, 2024, in Spokane, Washington, with her children by her side. She was born in Spokane, Washington, on January 28, 1933. Jeanne and her twin sister, Jeannette, were the first babies to use an incubator at Sacred Heart Hospital. Her parents were Charles and Ellen Proctor. Jeanne graduated from Cheney High School in 1951 and met and married Robert Grogan in 1954. They farmed and had four children, Richard, Renea, Ronald and Michael. Jeanne had a very positive and...
Mike wasn't afraid to take chances, work hard and build things. He was born June 13, 1938 to E.W. "Bill" and Bonnie Johnson in Colfax, Wash. He was raised on a farm east of Colfax near the Palouse River in the Glenwood area and eventually moved to the current family farm after marrying Karen, his wife of 62 years. They soon had three children Ed, Kevin, and Kelly. Mike graduated from Colfax High School in 1956. He was a four-year letterman in basketball and lettered three years in track and...
