Whitman County Gazette - Serving Whitman County since 1877

Alan F. Wride, 88, a resident of Garfield, Wash., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at LaDow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Wash.

Alan was born on Dec. 5, 1931, at Farmington, Wash., to Robert J. and Edna (Trimble) Wride. Alan attended the Garfield Schools and graduated from Garfield High School in 1949.

Alan joined the United States Army and served in Korea. He was discharge as a Sergeant on Dec. 24, 1953.

He married Donna Opstrup on June 3, 1955, at Garfield and the couple farmed between Garfield and Farmington. The family moved into Garfield from the family farm in 1974. After...