Catherine H. (Kaye) Clark, 98 of Pullman passed away March 20, 2018, the first day of spring on a sunny morning at the Sun Rise Peak Adult Family Home in Pullman.  Kaye was born September 4, 1919 in Colfax, WA to William and Della (Freels) Humphrey.  Her parents and grandparents left Tennessee and homesteaded in the Garfield and Steptoe Butte area of Whitman County.  Kaye was raised and attended schools in Steptoe.  After her graduation from High School in 1937, she completed training for a nursing degree at St. Ignatius Hospital in Colfax.  Kaye continued her education specializing in surgical nursing in the state of Washington.  She went to San Antonio, Texas where she accepted a position at a medical hospital where she specialized in caring for returning GI's during World War II.  Upon her return to the Palouse Kaye reunited with her 4H acquaintance Asa V. Clark, Jr. and on February 1, 1947 they were married.  Kaye and Asa were a team on a number of levels and farmed in the Albion area their entire lives.  They raised two sons, Bill and John. She was very involved with Clark farms through the years.  Kaye considered it to be her "responsibility" to provide snacks and drinks to the entire crew on a daily basis during the harvest seasons for decades.

Kaye was involved with a number of groups that included Cub Scouts, Christian Women's Club, Phoebians, PEO and WSU Alumni Association.  Kaye and Asa were both avid supporters of Washington State University and especially athletics.  They had season tickets to football and basketball programs for more than 50 years.  They were named as Benefactors for WSU.   She and Asa were also supporters of Kirk Tripletts" golf career.

Faith was of extreme importance throughout Kaye's life and she was a lifelong member of the Albion Community Church. Kaye gave generously to a good number of missionaries throughout her life as well as those in need of assistance for one reason or another. She thoroughly enjoyed "conversation" and engaging in a wide range of subjects with those around her. Kaye had a remarkable memory and always acknowledged birthdays and anniversaries for all members of the family. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother.

Kaye is survived by her sons, William (Stephanie), John and beloved granddaughter, Andrea Assouad (Philip) and her great grandchildren, Alexis, Ayva and Nicolas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa, beloved granddaughter Jessica, sisters, Wilma Sellick, Mary Lee Tollett and a brother, Howard Humphrey.

A family memorial gathering will be planned at a later date.  Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman has been entrusted with arrangements.  The family suggests memorial contributions go the Whitman County Historical Society or the Albion Community Church, Albion, WA 99102.  The family wishes to extend special thanks & gratitude to Dr. Stephanie Fosback and the staff at Bishop Place and Sun Rise Peak Adult Family Home for their wonderful care and compassion.  Online condolences may be sent to www.kimballfh.com