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Dan Coonrad, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and passionate Coug passed into the arms of his heavenly father on December 6, 2022, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Dan was born on December 18, 1940, in Denver, Colorado. His family homesteaded in Elizabeth, Colorado, at the time. In 1949, they moved to the Kittitas Valley in central Washington, where his family bought a ranch. Dan was active in 4-H and played sports at Kittitas High School, where he met the love of his life, Karen... Full story
Jerry Franklin Simmons Jr. transitioned from this world to the greatest world of all at 4:53pm on November 23, 2022. Jerry was 86 years old. He had just returned home a few hours earlier from the hospital surrounded by many of his loved ones who wanted to be with him and tell him how much we loved him and to say thank you and touch him prior to his departure. He had been in the hospital since November 19th with pneumonia and complications due to Alzheimer's. While in the hospital, he was not... Full story
Donald R. Henderson, Colfax native, passed away December 10, 2022 in Colfax from complications of cancer. He was 94. A graveside service will be held in the spring in the Colfax Cemetery. Don was born July 22, 1928, in Colfax to Roscoe and Ruth Baldwin Henderson. He grew up in Colfax and attended school here. Shortly after graduating from high school Don enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for 27 years in the Navy as a First-Class Electricians Mate. After retirement from the Navy and... Full story
Margaret (Akin) Pfaff was born on April 14, 1937, in Colfax, WA, to Ralph and Agnes Akin. She grew up in Garfield and graduated from Garfield High in 1955. Shortly after, she married the love of her life, Stanley, on August 4, 1955. That is the day she moved out of her childhood home into her home on the farm. Margaret's loves were her family and her home in Garfield. She put her heart and soul into both. She had an incredible work ethic and it showed in how she took care of her home (and lake... Full story
Funeral services for Robert L. Lewis, age 86, will be held Monday, December 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Garfield Christian Fellowship Church at Garfield, Washington. Pastors Dean Walker and Martin Matson will officiate at the service. Burial will be at the Garfield Cemetery. Mr. Lewis died December 14, 2022 at LaDow Court in Garfield. Robert was born July 21, 1936 at Steptoe, Washington to Robert Lee and Wanda Mae Lewis. He attended schools in Steptoe. Robert joined the cement finishers union... Full story
With heartfelt sadness David Allen Ulrick of Garfield, WA., passed away at 9pm, November 30, 2022 at Pullman, WA. Regional Hospital from complications of ALS. David was surrounded by his close family. David was born in Taopi, MN., August 21, 1946 to George and Edythe Ulrick, (Stern). David attended several schools growing up due to his father being in the United States Air Force, which included schools in MN., FL., TX., Labrador, NE., and OH. David joined the United States Air Force on July 13,... Full story
Julie E. Crawford, 64, of Pullman, WA passed away December 3, 2022 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman. Julie was born September 25, 1958 in Portland, Oregon. The family moved to Colfax, Wash., where she attended High School. Julie was active in the school choir, volleyball, Jr. Miss, and graduated from CHS in 1977. Following graduation she moved to Spokane and attended Glen Dow Academy, completing her studies with an Associate degree in hair design. Julie returned to Pullman, working at... Full story
Joey Dean “JD” Elder passed away at his home in Canby, Oregon on February 27, 2022 after a short battle with cancer at age 52. Joey was born in Spokane, WA on December 13, 1969. He attended school in Pullman initially. At age 8 he moved to Garfield, WA where he graduated from Garfield-Palouse High School in 1988. Joey was active in sports all through school and lettered in basketball, football and track. He achieved Eagle Scout in 1987. To many underclassmen, Joey was someone they looked up to. Joey loved growing up in the small community of... Full story
David Allen Ulrick, age 76 of Garfield, Wash., passed away November 30, 2022, at Pullman, Wash. Arrangements are pending at Kramer Funeral Home, Palouse, Wash....
Harvey Roy Herman, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away on Thursday, Nov 10th at the age of 98. Harvey is survived by his daughter Shelly and her husband Mark Backstrom of Longview, Wash., and two grandchildren: Lane (Tyler) Salvig and Brady Backstrom, in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona "Cubby" Herman, two older siblings: Lucille Dober and Harold Herman, his parents Fred & Katherine, and countless treasured friends. Harvey was born on November... Full story
Kenneth Arnold of Pullman died at Sacred Heart Medical Center on November 18, 2022 of complications from a fall. He was 63 years old. Ken was born on September 10, 1959 in Denver, Colorado. In 1972 he arrived in Pullman with his family and except for a few years he was a life-long resident of the Palouse. Ken graduated from Pullman High School in 1977 and attended Spokane Community College where he earned his an Associate in Applied Science. Auto mechanics was his profession and he was an... Full story
Birch, Alexander Lazarus "Al" age 98 of Spokane, entered into rest on November 4th, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Parkland, WA to Burgess and Ruth Birch on April 9th, 1924, he attended school in Parkland, working summers in the berry patches. Al had a spirit for adventure and hitchhiked across the country to visit his brother in Baltimore. He kept notes of his travels and the people he met. He loved making new friends. He also loved to watch the airplanes take off and land at the... Full story
John Phil Hayfield, Sr. passed away at The Courtyard in Colfax, WA after residing there for almost four years. He was 98 years young. John was born to Ruth and Phil Hayfield on August 16, 1924, in Spokane, Washington. John grew up and graduated from high school in LaCrosse, Wash. After high school, John lived in various places during his career as a truck driver including Baker, Ore; Kennewick, Wash.; Spokane, Wash.; Dusty, Wash.; St. John, Wash.; and Colfax, Wash. John drove just about every... Full story
Harvey Roy Herman, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away on Thursday, Nov 10th at the age of 98. Harvey is survived by his daughter Shelly and her husband Mark Backstrom of Longview, Wash., and two grandchildren: Lane (Tyler) Salvig and Brady Backstrom, in addition to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leona "Cubby" Herman, two older siblings: Lucille Dober and Harold Herman, his parents Fred & Katherine, and countless treasured friends. Harvey was born on November 9t... Full story
Mike Engles was born in Seattle, Wash., to Dale and Joanne Engles on October 13, 1958, as the second of seven children who would grace the Engles' household. While Mike was born in the big city, he was a small town kid at heart. During his teen years, he moved to Sprague to live with his Grandparents and attend Sprague High School. He participated on the football, basketball, and track teams where he became a Washington State high school track decathlon champion. Mike graduated in 1976 and, on O... Full story
Marie Cousineau Ping died on October 31, 2022, in Pullman, WA, at the age of 89. She spent most of her life living in Lacrosse, WA, with her husband of more than 70 years, Donald (Don) Ping. Marie was born Sept. 10, 1933 in Wapato, WA, to Albert (Slim) and Helen Cousineau. She was the baby of the family that included four sisters and a brother. Marie graduated from Lacrosse High School in 1951. She lived with the Ryan family during her senior year, because her parents had moved out of the area... Full story
Lelia Allen Zaring, 90, longtime Lacrosse, WA resident, passed away October 31, 2022 at the City View Adult Family Home in Colfax, WA. Lelia was born November 25, 1931 in Brooksville, Mississippi to Walker & Etta (Smith) Perkins. She grew up in Mississippi and graduated from high school in Laurel, MS. Following graduation Lelia entered the United States Air Force. It was during this time that she met William Keith Zaring while stationed at the Pentagon in Washington DC. Following their wedding... Full story
We are saddened to announce the death of our father, Jeffery John McCoskey. He passed away at the age of 75 at the Courtyard Assisted Living Facility, Friday, October 21, 2022. Jeff enjoyed fly fishing, camping, cooking wood working, photography, and working with the farming community. He leaves behind Cheryl, his life partner; Jacob, his son; Jessie, his daughter; Miya, Trent, Maddox and Cullen, his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a special place in our hearts. We will be having a celebration of life, December 2,... Full story
Gayle D. Buri, 85, passed away October 21, 2022, at The Courtyard in Colfax. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 1:00 PM at the Onecho Bible Church followed by a reception. Gayle was born in Spokane, WA, to Glen and Myrene Gardner (Campbell) on December 30, 1936. Her early years were spent in Spokane where she attended Browne Elementary School. She then went on to North Central High School graduating with the class of 1954. While at North Central High School she... Full story
William "Bill" George Harder passed away peacefully at home in Kahlotus, Wash. on Oct. 11, 2022 at the age of 90. He was born Sept. 22, 1932 in Spokane, Wash. to George & Constanze (Bischoff) Harder. Bill grew up on the family ranch in Kahlotus, site of the original Harder Family homestead. He attended Kahlotus School until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Washtucna High School in 1950. Having lost his father at a young age, Bill took over operation of the family wheat farm an... Full story
Brenda Lee Sharp Becker entered into rest with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Brenda was born June 7, 1961, in Clarkston to Robert D.E. Sharp and Betty June Blankenship Sharp. Brenda was raised in Weippe. She married Dave Becker in Uniontown on Dec. 5, 1980. She was a loving mother and wife and was very happy to be a grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren Holly, Haylie, Addisen, Emerson, Waylon, Branson and Aspen. She was so proud of those kids that were raised by Wade and Sheena... Full story
Ginger left this world peacefully on the night of the Hunter's full moon October 9, 2022 with her family by her side. Ginger was born to Muriel and L.D. Childs in New York City on July 18, 1923. She spent her early life in New York City. Ginger attended Barnard College and graduated from Columbia School of Architecture with a Masters in Architecture in 1946. In 1947 Ginger married fellow student, Don Reiman, who had just returned from four years' service as an officer in the U.S. Signal Corps.... Full story
On Sunday October 9th, 2022, Donald H. Shindler passed away peacefully in his sleep in Loma Linda, Calif., at age 95. Don, the youngest of seven, was born in Rosalia, Wash., on October 31, 1926, to C.J. and Nellie Shindler. Don worked on the family farm before enlisting in the marines where he served in World War II. At the end of the war he returned to Rosalia and he married Barbera Trunkey. They had three children together. Don moved to Las Vegas where he worked at the Mercury Test Site.... Full story
Mr. Charles Alan Miller, age 85, passed away on November 29, 2021. He was born November 7, 1936, in San Francisco, California to the late James J. and Violet Miller. Shortly after high school, he joined the U.S. Navy. Upon returning home, he became a cattle rancher and wheat farmer along with his brother Jim Miller. Charles is preceded in death by his parents and his wonderful grandparents Charles and Monte Miller. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Dianne Miller, his children Tammy (Ron)... Full story
A memorial service for Sandra Kay Hansen, age 76, will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Farmington Park in Farmington, WA. Mrs. Hansen passed away on October 8th at her home in Farmington. She was born July 25, 1946 at Walla Walla, Washington to James and Ruth (Gradwohl) Gordon. She attended grade school in Walla Walla and high school in Oakesdale where she graduated in 1964. The family had moved to Farmington in 1957. Sandra married William A. Hansen on March 5, 1971... Full story
