Former Colfax mayor Burns dies

William H. (Bill) Burns, former Colfax mayor and businessman, died Sept. 2 in Spokane at age 90, according to the Neptune Society in Spokane. Mr. Burns was the proprietor of Burns Auto Parts, a business founded in Colfax by his father, Dave Burns.

He served as mayor of Colfax in the late 1960s during the time of the installation of the flood control channel. He later sold the auto parts business here and moved to Spokane to pursue a career in commercial development.

Mr. Burns is survived by his wife, Marlys, and a daughter, Lynette. He was preceded in death by a son.