Obituaries: April 12, 2018

Dayna Kindrick

Oct. 22, 1986-Apr. 6, 2018

Lover of people, fearless warrior and free-spirited adventurer, Dayna Buri Kindrick left a hole in our hearts on April 6, 2018. It’s hard not to smile when thinking about Dayna even in this time of intense sorrow. She entered the world on October 22, 1986, in Vallejo, California, and brightened the world of her parents, David and Dori. She was a brave and bodacious child, full of joy, laughter and music; a true joy-bringer!

Her early years were spent in California and she gained a life-long friend in her brother, Jonathan, who was born when she was three. Her family moved to Washington when she was four, and she attended school in Colfax, Washington, and Moscow, Idaho, before graduating from Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington, where she was “Outstanding Musician” in her senior year. She continued her education in California attending

Citrus College, then transferring to the University of Idaho where she studied international relations and Spanish.

Not one to sit still, Dayna began traveling the world with her heart full of love, her guitar and her

backpack. From helping manage a hostel in Ireland to working on an organic farm in Antwerp, she never met a stranger and always saw people as more important than things. Her spiritual journey mirrored her worldly travels; wandering, inquisitive, questioning, but resulting in her renewed commitment to Jesus Christ, trusting and cherishing his saving grace. Her faith had never been stronger or more of a guiding light than in her last five years of life. She loved unconditionally without reservation. Her joyful presence will be missed by friends across the globe and especially by her family.

Her greatest day was in January of 2013 when Madeleine Jean made her entrance into the world, and Dayna was famous for quoting, “Maddie is the best thing I’ve ever done!” They had a mutual love affair and were two peas in a pod; Dayna said parenting was the hardest and best thing ever. Not long after Madeleine turned two, Dayna was diagnosed with Glioblastoma and given 6-8 months to live. In her typical fashion, she joined with her

family and decided to pray, fight and believe for the miracle of seeing her baby girl turn 5. Her journey was not an easy one; yet she fought for each and every miracle – and there were many. The miracle of friends and family, the miracle of a shrinking tumor, the miracle of travel and the miracle of the presence of God.

She found the love of her life while fighting brain cancer and married Kevin Kindrick in February 2017. Although their life together was short, it was full of joy, laughter and love.

Her spirit will live on in the life of Madeleine, and she will be terribly missed by her husband, Kevin; and stepson, Liam; her father and his wife, David and Becky Buri; her mother and her husband, Dori and William Richardson; and her Grandma, Gayle Buri. She will be fondly remembered by her siblings and their families: Jonathan and Kelsey Buri, Jaap and Brittany Don, Brett Richardson and fiancé Spencer, and Paul David Buri; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. They will carry her love with them and share it with generations to come.

Memorial celebrations will be held in Colfax on Friday, April 13th at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church and in Woodinville, Washington, on April 28th. Dayna wanted her life to be celebrated – not mourned – so come dressed in color to honor her wish. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brazil Missionary Fund at the First Baptist Church or to Madeleine’s education fund at Hope4Dayna, care of Bruning Funeral Home, P.O. Box 739, Colfax WA 99111.

Bruning Funeral Home is caring for the family.

On-line condolences may be made at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com

Virginia Schneidmiller

Sept. 28, 1928-April 5, 2018

Virginia Mae Permain Schneidmiller was born

September 28, 1928 in Spokane, Wash., to Ted and Genevieve Haupt Permain. She grew up on

Altamont Blvd. with her brother, Tosh and sister’s, Jackie and Janie; and attended St. John’s

Episcopal Cathedral. Virginia was a graduate of Lewis & Clark High School after which she began a 13 year career at Southern Bell (now ATT) that included 10 years as a manager, which was unusual for a woman in those times. Her family is very proud of that fact.

She met and married the love of her life in 1960, Virgil Schneidmiller. They made their home in St. John, Wash. Virginia became a very active member of the community. Some of these membership actives included: Honored Queen of the International Order of Job’s Daughters, Wheatland Grange, Rummage Sale & St. John Float Committee, St. John Rainbow Mother’s Club, St. John City Council, PTA and Whitman Hospital Building Fund

Committee to mention just a few. She was an active member of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in Colfax, Wash., and was the acting Secretary Treasurer for more than 50 years. Virginia supported many charities.

Virginia and Virgil had three daughters. She loved her girls with all her heart and soul ~ they were her world. She also gained three sons in marriage; Glenda and Randy Scheideman, Gena and Denny Fitzgerald and Greta and Dennis White. Virginia was blessed with eight grandchildren; Kaytlyn and Craig Willcox, Aubree Scheideman, Virgil Fitzgerald, Nathan and Anna Fitzgerald, Alex White and Hannah White. There are too many nieces, nephews and cousins to list including some across the pond and in Australia that have recently touched her heart. She was also called Mom, Gma and Friend by many more.

She went home to her Lord on April 5, 2018, and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. A private family service will be held at a later date. Family requests that memorials be given to St. John Fire Department & EMTs or to the charity of your choice. On-line guestbook is at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com

Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.

Donald Dayton Sr.

Jan. 18, 1934-Dec. 12, 2017

Donald Dayton, Sr., retired truck driver, passed away December 12, 2017, at his winter vacation home in Yuma, Arizona. He was 83.

Don was born on January 18, 1934 in Colfax, Wash., to Dwight and Louella Dayton. A memorial service will be held on April 21, 2018, at 11:00 am at Bruning Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Ingalls officiating.

Don lived in Colfax his entire life and raised his family in the same area where he grew up. As a young man he worked on his mother’s family farm near Dusty then began a truck driving career in the early 1960’s. Don liked to hunt and fish on the Snake River and enjoyed working with his hands and building the occasional “hot rod.” After retiring, Don became an avid golfer and spent much of his free time honing his skills at the Colfax Golf Course. Once retired he and Mary, his wife of 55 years, began spending the winter months in Yuma, Arizona, where he golfed and enjoyed the camaraderie of many friends and long-time acquaintances.

Don is survived by sons, Craig (Cathie) Dayton of Bow, Wash., Doug (Sharon) Dayton of Otis Orchards, Wash .; step-son, Mike (Julie) Longmire of Corvallis, Ore .; sister, Evelyn French; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and longtime friend, Mary Ann Mitchell. Don was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Dayton; son, Donald Dayton Jr .; step-daughter, Connie Dayton; and sister, Elaine Frederecks; and by his parents. The family requests memorial gifts be made to Hospice of Yuma in Yuma, AZ. Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.

On-line guest book may be signed at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com

Arlene Grimes

April 11, 1938-April 10, 2018

Arlene B. Grimes, lifelong Colfax resident, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Whitman Hospital in Colfax. She was 79. Memorial services for Arlene will be held Wednesday, April 18th, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Bruning Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery next to her parents.

Arlene was born April 11, 1938 in Colfax to Thomas and Ada Rose (Walker) Brannan. She grew up in Colfax and attended Colfax schools, graduating with the class of 1956. Arlene attended the Kelsey Baird School for Business in Spokane and upon completing her courses there she worked at Eastern Bank in Spokane for about one year. She returned to Colfax and began working for the LeMaster & Daniels Accounting Firm.

She married Lou Grimes in Colfax on September 28, 1995. Arlene was well known in Colfax and was a fixture at work where she retired as office manager after more than 40 years behind the desk. She and Lou liked to travel, she loved her dogs and she kept busy at the Whitman Hospital Auxiliary and the Blue Bird Gift Shop at the hospital.

Arlene is survived by her husband, Lou, living in Pullman; and by her sister, Shirley and her husband Jean Magrath of Spokane. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial gifts are suggested to the Whitman Hospital Auxiliary, 1200 W. Fairview, Colfax, WA. 99111. On-line guest book is at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com

Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.

Joanne Howard

June 10, 1951-Mar. 16, 2018

Joanne Kay Howard, devoted wife, proud mother, loving sister - passed away peacefully on March 16, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. She was 66 years old.

Joanne was born on June 10, 1951 in Spokane, Wash., to parents Merle and Vivian Fish. Despite complications from Spina Bifida, Joanne’s sunny outlook and determined spirit enabled her to defy medical expectations. She enjoyed a happy childhood, and graduated from Shadle High School in 1970. Joanne earned her associate’s degree

before beginning her lifelong career in medical records/transcription at Deaconess in 1975.

On June 10, 1979 – Joanne’s 28th birthday – she became engaged to the love of her life and husband of 38 years, Philip Howard. The two married on September 29th of that same year, and welcomed their first and only daughter, Stephanie, in June of 1987. In 1991, the Howards moved west to raise their family in Bothell, Washington.

Affectionately nicknamed the Princess of Positivity, Joanne taught her daughter that “God made no junk.” She lived confidently, courageously and unapologetically, and would remind all who knew her of their value and purpose. She will be warmly remembered as perpetually upbeat, fiercely loyal, and sincerely supportive – an animal lover with a gift for gab. She is survived by her loving husband, Phil Howard; her daughter and greatest joy, Stephanie Howard; her dear sister, Darlene Polles (Mick); and her favorite four-legged companion, LuLu.

A celebration of Joanne’s life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, April 21st, 2018 at Crossway

Fellowship, 6328 180th St SW, in Lynnwood, Washington.

A memorial service in St. John, Wash., will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Spina Bifida Association or the ASPCA in Joanne’s honor.

Nettie Brown

Nov. 12, 1940-Apr. 3, 2018

Nettie Lee Brown, 77, former Deer Park,

Washington, resident passed away on April 3, 2018, with her family by her side. She was a resident of Hillside Rest Home in Missoula, Mont., at the time of her passing.

Her parents, Floyd and Effie Akins; her sister, Alta Lynch; her brothers, Otto Akins, W.O. Akins, Arlis Akins and Andrew Akins preceded her in death.

Nettie is survived by her husband, George Brown; her brothers, Floyd Akins and E.G. Akins; her son, Gregory Brown; and his children, Tiffany Tritz, Krystle Darlo, and Gregory Brown Jr .; as well as four great-grandchildren, Isaac Tritz, Hudsyn Brown, Brooklyn Tritz, and Avery Darlow

Nettie was born in Lead Hill, Arkansas. Her family relocated near Yakima, Washington, in 1945. She attended Highland High School in Cowiche, Washington. She and George caught each other's eyes in high school and were married in 1959.

Nettie worked in orchards in her late teens and spent some of her money on nice clothes. She

always wanted to look nice and did.

Nettie worked at Boeing in the 1960's. In 1968, she and her husband, George, opened Brown's Thrift grocery. Nettie wore many hats as a checker, baker and cake decorator and deli clerk among other grocery duties in the stores.

When Nettie was not working in the stores, she could be found at home working in the yard and kitchen. She loved to cook and care for her family. She was an excellent host, always ready with a meal and hot coffee. She ran a ship-shape home and was never able to sit still if there was work to be done.

She attended church and was dedicated to The Lord. She loved to shop for her grandchildren, making sure they were never without. She was an energetic grandmother, who gave lively horsey-rides with grandchildren and later, great-grandchildren. She was even known to crawl on the floor, playing hide-and-seek at 75 years young.

Nettie and George were residents of Renton, Othello, Odessa, Colfax and Deer Park, Washington. During Nettie's retirement, she and her husband enjoyed spending winters in Surprise, Arizona. They traveled and spent time visiting family.

Her devoted husband, beloved son, grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins will miss Nettie immeasurably. She was one-of-a-kind and her family will forever remember all of the wisdom and kindness she shared with us.

Netties' family would like to recognize and thank The Village Rest Home and Hillside Rest Home in Missoula, Mont., for quality of service.

Funeral services were held April 6, 2018 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery in Missoula, Mont. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org)