Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Brian Lee Smith, 54, of Colton, Wash., passed away September 7, 2020, from injuries suffered in an agricultural accident outside of Colton.

Brian was born December 25, 1965, in Moscow, Idaho, to Robert & Peggy (Kuntz) Smith. He grew up and attended school in Colton and following graduation from Colton High began his career in farming.

Brian went to work for Murai-Wolf Farms where he spent over 28 years working in all aspects of the operation. Brian was a conscientious, positive person who never said no to whatever the job. If he was asked for 10 he did 15 and always bought tools an...