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Ann L Holbrook (Tuttle) was born May 30, 1947, in Colfax, Wash., to John and Eileen (Rosenberg)Tuttle. She passed away on August 25, 2023, in Spokane, Wash., at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was surrounded by friends and family. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and son David. She is survived by her husband Greg of Garfield, Wash., son Robert (Ike) and his wife Denise of Spokane, daughter-in-law Stacie of Moscow, Idaho, and son Kirk and his wife Quest of Garfield, Wash. Also surviving her...
Keith Adam Reeves, 46, of Pullman, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2023, in LaCrosse, Washington. A graveside service will be Monday, September 18, at noon at the Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Cle Elum, Washington. Keith will be laid to rest next to his son T.J. who died in 2017. Keith was born September 29, 1976, in Vancouver, Washington to Thomas and Alice Crettol Reeves. He grew up in George, Washington. Keith moved around quite a bit during his lifetime and often made friendships...
Sandra Lee Davidson, 75, passed away on September 7, 2023, in Washtucna. Sandra was born on September 13, 1947, in Washtucna to Alexander and Alverna (Lawson) Wilhelm. She grew up in the Colfax area where she attended school before moving to LaCrosse. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Davidson, on June 19, 1965, in Wenatchee, Wash. Together they welcomed two children. Sandy spent over 33 years working as a secretary for the McGregor Company. She was an avid sports fan, always...
Bruce F. Spencer, age 69, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in an auto accident in Tekoa, Washington. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bruce was a resident of rural Plummer, Idaho. He was born May 26, 1954, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Eugene Gilmore Spencer and Nyra J. Bensel. He attended local schools and was a high school graduate. Bruce worked as an independent logger all of his adult life. He had logged in northern Washington and northern Idaho, often using his horses to skid out the logs. He had also given coach r...
Robert Earl Gatherer, 70, of Tekoa, passed away August 26, 2023, at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, after a strong fight with cancer. Bob was born May 8, 1953, in Clarkston, Washington, to parents Samuel Gatherer Jr. and Lillian Gatherer. He graduated in 1971 from Clarkston Highschool. After high school, Bob graduated from Spokane Community College where he earned his aircraft mechanics license and private pilot's license. Bob married Debra Willis on December...
Loving husband, father, and brother, Fred Andrew Appel of Estill Springs, TN, passed away on August 30, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. Fred was born on February 8, 1943, to Donald and Edna Appel in Colfax, Washington. After Fred graduated from Colfax High School in 1961, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University. He then proceeded to earn a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University....
Janice McKay Feb. 10, 1938 Aug. 11, 2023 Janice Elaine McKay, 85, of Colfax, Wash., passed away August 11, 2023, at the Courtyard Assisted Living in Colfax. Janice was born February 10, 1938, in Endicott, Wash., to Clanton & Elma (Fowler) Eccles. She grew up in Hooper, Wash., on the family farm that her great-grandparents homesteaded in 1896. She attended grade school in Hooper. Janice graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1956 and was the Salutatorian. She attended Washington State College (WS...
Wayne Spencer Tate Feb. 21, 1932 Aug. 17, 2023 Wayne Spencer Tate, 91, of Pullman, Wash., passed away August 17, 2023, at his Pullman home. Wayne was born February 21, 1932, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Harold & Lucile (Harrington) Tate. He grew up and began school in Spokane, Wash., until the family moved to Pullman, Wash., where Wayne graduated from Pullman High School in 1950. He entered the US Navy, serving until his honorable discharge. Wayne returned to Pullman and began his education at Washing...
Carol Ann (Ratliffe) Henning, 81, a longtime resident of Colfax and Onecho area, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Whitman Health & Rehab Center in Colfax, Wash. At her request, she was cremated so her ashes can be scattered in some of her favorite locations. Carol was born on October 30, 1941, to Bill and Mary (Litzenberger) Ratliffe in Colfax. She and her sister Marilyn (Ratliffe) Zehner grew up in Steptoe, Washington, where they attended school and graduated from Colfax high...
Joanne Terry Curtis was born in Colfax, Wash., at St. Ignatius Hospital on September 4, 1939, to Albert Lynn and Margaret Geraldine Feenan Curtis. She was the second of six children. Joanne grew up on her family's farm between St. John and Steptoe, Wash., near what is now Eccles Grange Hall. She attended St. John Schools, graduating as salutatorian of her High School class in 1957. Joanne met David Gfeller at a dance at what was then the Wheatland Grange. David was soon drafted during the...
Stanley Ernest Russell of Shelton, Wash., passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Born Nov. 4, 1950, in Colfax, Stan grew up with a quintessential small-town childhood that he often reminisced about fondly. He was the youngest of four children to George and Eva Mae (Geier) Russell. After graduating from Colfax High School, Stan studied art at Spokane Falls Community College. He soon met his lifetime love, Beverly Pearson, and they were married in April of 1972. Their only child, Jerry, followed...
Mom left us to join the lord, her loving husband Carl and son Christopher, family members and friends who proceeded her in heaven. She was born in Lancaster, Wash., on a farm to Chris and Laura Oswald on Dec. 12, 1916. She had one sister Verna. Gladys grew up in Whitman County and then moved to Spokane where she met her husband Carl Edgerton Jr. Gladys and Carl were married in 1950. Together, they had five children, Yvonne, Carmen, Carl, Christopher and Carlita. Gladys was proceeded in death by...
Joan Claussen was called to the Lord on August 1, 2023. Joan was a "real" Vermonter having been born in that state on March 31, 1945. She relocated to eastern Washington in the late 1970s. She was a nurse by vocation but a reader by avocation as her many family, friends, and patrons can attest. As proprietor of Main Street Books, Colfax, Joan spent many years inspiring readers young and old to the richness that books bring to our lives. Not neglecting the animal lovers in her midst, she...
Elizabeth Rose Kahn (Hagood), 28, of Pullman, Wash., passed away August 2, 2023, following an automobile accident that day north of Pullman. Elizabeth was born February 2, 1995, in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Jennifer (Cole) Hagood and Duane Hagood. She grew up in Virginia Beach where she graduated from high school. Following graduation, Elizabeth lived in North Carolina and Georgia before moving to Moscow, Idaho in 2020. She had just recently relocated to Pullman. Elizabeth worked at the...
Sharon didn't want a "standard" obituary. She was not your standard type of gal. From her flaming red hair to her perpetual tie-dyed clothing she was a vibrant original! Here are the basics: Born in 1948 to Pete and Mildred Semingson in Crosby, North Dakota. Graduated High School in Rapid City, S.D. She married her High School boyfriend, Ron Hart (1948-1980). They had one child, Jemila. They traveled internationally doing sustainable agriculture and community development work. Survived by her...
Violet Turner of St. John, 68, passed away July 29, 2023, in Colfax, Washington. Corbeill Funeral Homes of Colfax is caring for the family....
Joe Henderson, a lifelong Colfax resident and business owner, proud member of the Plymouth Congregational Church, and beloved brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away July 25, 2023. He was 97 years old. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, July 30, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place Monday, July 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plymouth Congregational Church in Colfax. Joe was born April 9, 1926, in Omak, Washington, to parents Roscoe and Ruth Henderson. Two weeks later, the Colfax natives returned...
Leanne Lynn Steen, 55, passed away July 28, 2023, at the local nursing home from sleep apnea complications which caused congestive heart failure. She was born to K. Martin Steen and Heather Ann (Pearson) Steen in Pullman WA., September 13, 1967. She resided at home in Colfax her entire life with her mother, father, and younger brother Lorn to whom she was devoted. Leanne graduated from Pullman High School Special Education in 1988. She went to work part-time for Palouse Industries and Boost...
Colleen Kay Rhuby passed away in her home on July 18, 2023. Colleen's family was everything to her as she was to them. She was born on July 21, 1964, in Fort Lawton, Seattle, Wash., to Jack (Clifford) and Berylene Deyoung. Colleen later moved and grew up in Thornton, Wash., and the surrounding areas; including Cashup , Elberton, Steptoe and Rosalia where she graduated from high school and met Keith. Colleen married Keith Rhuby on June 30, 1984. They had three beautiful children who, along with...
Elaine Rose Mustard, 102, of Colton, Washington, passed away July 13, 2023, at Carolstar Family Home in Pullman, Wash. Elaine was born November 6, 1920, in Colton, Wash., to Jake & Rose (Strong) Kirpes. She grew up in Colton and attended Guardian Angel School and Colton High School. Elaine married Fred Hansen on Nov. 26, 1938, and following his death in 1943 she married Herman (Tom) Mustard in Colton on April 30, 1944. In addition to raising her family and being a full time homemaker, Elaine...
On July 18, 2023, Mae Claypool went to be with her Lord in heaven. She was 94. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 26th, at 10 a.m., at the Colfax Community Church (formerly Methodist Church). Pastor Ed McBride will officiate and Mae will be laid to rest in the Colfax Cemetery. Mae Amanda was born January 10, 1929, at home in Luther, Montana, to John and Ellen Renlund Luoma. She grew up at the base of the mountains in beautiful south-central Montana; not far from Yellowstone National...
Nola Marie Schweiger left us on July 6, 2023. Nola was a person of faith and lived a life as God inspired us to live it. Her generosity, compassion and kindness towards others fulfilled her. Born in Colfax, Wash., on October 5, 1952, she was the first child of Herb and Elaine Schweiger. She grew up in Lacrosse, Wash., and graduated high school from Holy Names Academy in Spokane. She went on to graduate from Seattle University. She began her career with Nordstrom then followed her passion for...
Dave Kelly, 74, long-time resident of Oakesdale, Wash., and Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully at Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz., on June 4, 2023, with his wife by his side. Dave was born in Sunnyside, Wash., on August 9, 1948. Dave was a family man who loved the outdoors. The happiest moments of his life were hunting, camping and sitting by the campfire with the people he cared about. Dave was a loyal, hardworking and respectable man. Dave worked in the fertilizer/chemical i...
Mark L. Teal, 67, beloved husband, father and friend, was taken from us far too soon on July 17, 2023. Mark was born May 26, 1956, to Alfred and Donna (Wesselles) Teal in Colfax, Wash., where he lived most of his life. He spent many of his last years in Bovill, Idaho, where he developed some of his most cherished friendships, and was excited to start his next chapter. On July 19th he would have celebrated his 15th anniversary with his best friend, adventure companion, and favorite cook (even...
Donovan (Don) Kleweno passed away peacefully with the love of his life at his side on June 29, 2023, in Edmonds, Washington. He was born September 20, 1938, to Melvin Sr. and Anna (Lust) Kleweno. He joined two older brothers, Gilbert and Melvin, Jr, and was followed by Patrick Kleweno. "Babe" as he was affectionately named by his family, graduated from Endicott High School in 1956. As kids, he and his brothers enjoyed pheasant hunting, which he always said, "was really just an excuse to walk...
