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"Bones" Don McClintock, 68, lifelong Colfax resident, unexpectedly passed away while enjoying one of his favorite holidays, the Fourth of July, 2024. Rosary will be recited on Saturday, July 13th, at 9:30 AM, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax, WA, followed by a Memorial Mass at 10:00 AM. Thereafter, Inurnment will take place at the Colfax Cemetery. Reception to follow at the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds. 12:00-3:00 p.m. for a celebration of life. Please bring your appetites, memories...
Joan Diane Beedy, 78, of Pullman, Wash., passed away June 26, 2024, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Joan was born April 28, 1946, in Spokane, Wash., to LeRoy "Roy" & Wilda (Williams) Gontz. Joan grew up in Spokane and graduated from Central Valley High School. On May 27, 1967, she married Gary Beedy, her best friend and soul mate, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the Hitching Post. They made their home in Rosalia, Spokane, and Otis Orchards before moving to Pullman, Wash., in 1977 when they purchased...
Doris "Dory" (Towle) Tuttle of Viola, Idaho, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024, at the age of 100, surrounded by family. Dory was born in Napoleon, North Dakota, on October 6, 1923, to Ethel Close Towle and Howard Coleman Towle. She was the third-born of four sisters: Muriel, Lorraine "Pat", Dory and Bonnie. She graduated from Napoleon High School in 1941 and in the fall of 1942 persuaded her parents to let her join her older sister in Oakland, California. When World War II broke out, Dor...
Ramah Archer, longtime Garfield resident, passed away December 19, 2023, in Spokane. She was 98. Ramah was born October 23, 1925, in Browning, Miss., to Lee and Agnes Stanford Brantner. She moved with her family to Palouse, Washington, when she was a young girl. Ramah married Don Archer and they made their home in Garfield their entire lives and raised their family of three children there. A graveside service for Ramah will be Saturday, July 13 at 12:30 p.m., in the Garfield Cemetery followed...
Zona Robertson, 83, passed away on June 2, 2024, in Colfax, Washington. She was born on February 25, 1941, in Wallace, Idaho. Zona retired after 47 years of continuous employment as a multiple line insurance agent for Nationwide Insurance and as a real estate appraiser, both in Washington and Idaho. By 1967, Zona's marriage had ended and she had met and married the love of her life, George Robertson of Lewiston, Idaho. The couple were very involved in auto racing. Most weekends you would find...
Funeral services for Frances A. West, age 96, were be held Monday July 1, 2024, at the Palouse Federated Church at 2 p.m., with Reverend Corey Laughary officiating at the service. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Palouse. Frances passed away June 22, 2024, at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman, Washington. She was born June 16, 1928, in Grangeville, Idaho, to Thomas and Anna (Payne) Simon. Her family moved to Palouse when she was three years old. She attended schools in Palouse and...
Jacob Edward (Jake) Reidt went to be with his Savior on June 18, 2024, just one week shy of his 71st birthday. Jake was born June 25,1953, in Spokane, Wash., the third of eight children and the only son of Jacob and Thelma (Summers) Reidt. His childhood was marked by his parents' love for Jesus, early piano lessons and musical talent, and a bright mind. As a young man, his adventurous spirit led him across the U.S., as he hitchhiked and rode boxcars. Jake met his future wife, Gina Gray, in the...
Joan Diane Beedy, 78, of Pullman, Wash., passed away June 26, 2024, at Pullman Regional Hospital. Joan was born April 28, 1946, in Spokane, Wash., to LeRoy "Roy" & Wilda (Williams) Gontz. Joan grew up in Spokane and graduated from Central Valley High School. On May 27, 1967, she married Gary Beedy, her best friend and soul mate, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, at the Hitching Post. They made their home in Rosalia, Spokane, and Otis Orchards before moving to Pullman, Wash., in 1977 when they purchased...
Charles "Chuck" Babbitt, aged 73, passed away on June 18, 2024, in Spokane, Washington, where he was born on December 10, 1950. A lifelong resident of Lacrosse, Oakesdale and Spokane, Chuck dedicated 30 years of service to Whitman County in the Road Department, contributing significantly to the community he loved. Chuck graduated from Endicott High School before earning his degree in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University. Beyond his professional achievements, he was a passionate...
Sandra Jean Adams (Dunham), a longtime resident of Colfax, Washington, passed away on June 22, 2024, at the age of 82. Sandy was born in Billings, Montana, on July 23, 1941, to Frank and Gertrude Dunham. She was the third of six children but grew up as the eldest. During her childhood, her family moved frequently. Sandy attended elementary school in Hardin, Montana, through the 2nd grade, followed by Kennewick, Washington, where she went to school in the barracks from 3rd to 5th grade. She then...
Janice Louise (Bennett) Roberts, 75, of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Tucson, Ariz., died on June 14 in Tucson of cancer. She was born July 9, 1948, to Artha and John "Jack" Bennett in Farmington, Wash. She graduated from Oakesdale High School. Jan will be remembered for her gentle nature, generosity of spirit, healing touch, and innumerable skills and talents, which ranged from playing multiple musical instruments to a wide variety of fine arts and crafts. Her family is already missing the many...
Joseph Allen Deerkop, passed away after a battle with Parkinson's, on June 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Joe was the youngest of seven children born on January 5, 1937, to August and Opal Deerkop and grew up on the family farm outside of Palouse. After graduating from high school Joe attended Spokane Vocational Tech becoming a certified machinist and gaining a lifelong friendship with his roommate Phil Butler. Joe and Phil had many adventures together, taking annual road trips to Mexico, New Or...
Rhoderick D. "Rhod" McIntosh, 83, of Colfax, Wash., passed away June 8, 2024, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax, Wash., from complications of Parkinson's. Rhod was born July 30, 1940, in Tammany, Idaho, to Donald & Nicatie (Baugh) McIntosh. The family moved to Pullman where he spent his elementary years, later moving to Kamiak Butte to farm with his grandfather and father. After graduating from Colfax High School in 1958, he attended Wenatchee Junior College where he played football and received...
Lori Eldridge was born on February 15, 1943, in San Diego, California. She passed away on June 22, 2024, in Colfax, Washington, after battling an aggressive cancer that was only slightly stronger than the amazing woman she was. A devout Christian, loving wife of Sylvan Rimbey and devoted mother of five children with first husband Steve Eldridge (deceased), as well as niece Sarah Coty, raised and loved as her own. Preceded in death by sons Dan, Wayne, George and daughter Cindy. Lori is survived...
Donna Lee Robinson (Beeman) passed away peacefully at Regency Pullman on June 12, 2024, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. A special and heartfelt thank you goes to the wonderful staff of Regency and, in particular, the memory care unit. To a person you provided outstanding care for Donna for the six months and six days that she was a resident there prior to her passing. Donna was born in Wadena, Minnesota, on March 25, 1952, to Donald and Marcelle Beeman. She was later joined by her...
It is with beyond sadness in our hearts, that our family announces the sudden and unexpected loss of daughter and sister, 63 year old Donna Lynn King (formally Kraft) of Tekoa, Wash., on June 8, 2024. Born November 15, 1960, widow of husband Duane King. Donna is survived by her mother, Janice Kraft of Mishawaka, Ind., sisters, Debbie Bussert of Cumming, Geo., Denise Kraft of Pompano Beach Flo., Dawn Kraft of Syracuse Ind., brother, Doug Kraft of Los Angeles, Calif., and stepson Michael King of...
Elizabeth “Liz” Folsom Family & friends of Liz’s are invited to a Celebration of Life at the Colfax Golf Course Community Building Friday, June 21st 2-4pm. All are invited to stop by and share a story or just say “Hi.” Snacks will be served. Stay and socialize or just say “Hi....
Our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother, Linda Hames Mount went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2023. She died from the complications of colon cancer. Linda was born to Ken and Veva Jean Hames April 28, 1954. She was raised in Rosalia, Wash. As a young girl, Linda was very active in 4-H. She raised lambs for the Palouse Empire Fair in Colfax as well as entered many sewing projects, canned goods and baked goods. In high school Linda participated in choir, FHA...
Wayne Brannon Friends and family are invited to join a graveside service at 2 p.m. on June 28, 2024, for Wayne Brannon at the Colfax Cemetery....
Tara Vern Tribbett A celebration of life for Tara Vern Tribbett is on Friday, June 28th, 2024 at the Lumberyard Food & Event Hall in Pullman, WA at 3:00 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend to honor her memory together....
Carol Christine Jorstad, 92, of Pullman, Wash., passed away June 6, 2024, at the Memory Villas at Bishop Place in Pullman. Carol was born August 17, 1931 in Colton, Wash., to Joseph & Beatrice (Meyer) Busch. She grew up in Colton and later graduated from Mary Cliff Catholic High School in Spokane, Wash. She married Morris Kopf in April of 1950. They moved to the family farm in 1952, operating the farm until 1962. Carol and Morris later divorced and she moved to Pullman. Carol married Sigvart...
David Earl FitzGerald passed away June 13, 2024, in St. John. He was 71. David was born July 6, 1952, in Colfax, Wash., to Robert and Edna (Koch) FitzGerald. He was a lifelong resident of St. John, graduating from St. John High School in 1971 and he went on to work in the community in one form or another for the next 53 years. In high school, David played football and was awarded All County Center his senior year. He was also the County Free Throw Champion freshman and junior year. In 1982,...
Paul Bilderback Paul Bilderback, Steptoe resident, passed away in Colfax on June 13, 2024. A military graveside service will be held in Steptoe at a later date. Corbeill funeral home in Colfax is caring for the family....
Sandra Kay Morasch, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2024, after a long battle of heart problems and other health ailments at Methodist Germantown in Germantown, Tenn. She was born to the late Gwendolyn Aiken and Wayne Aiken on July 9, 1951, in Spokane, Washington. Sandy was a graduate of North Central High School in Spokane, Wash. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gregory Walter Morasch. Greg passed away in 2015 and she has longed for their joyful reunion as...
Elaine Gayle Crane, 74, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Garfield, Washington, with her family by her side. Elaine was born on September 25th, 1949, to Beverly and Thomas Alexander in Long Beach, California. Elaine had three siblings, Sandi, Jeanette and Wally. In 1987 Elaine married the love of her life Ron Crane. Ron and Elaine began their marriage in their hometown of Huntington Beach, California, where they would raise their children. Elaine was so proud...
