Mary Phyllis Allan, 85, of Colfax, passed away July 12, 2018 at the Whitman Health and Rehab Center in Colfax, WA.  Mary was born July 31, 1932 in Steptoe, WA to Ernest & Mary Ellen (Linn) Roberts.  She grew up and attended school in Steptoe, spending summers in Dusty on the Schultz family farm.  Mary played basketball while in school and graduated from Steptoe High school.  She married George W. Hall and together they made their home in Steptoe, WA.  They were later divorced.  Mary moved to Spokane and received her insurance license.  She made Spokane her home and worked for several years in the insurance industry.  Mary married Gene Allan in 1977 and they made Palouse, WA their home until moving to the Colfax area.  Mary was a loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother her entire life, taking special care of her own mother through the years, as well as raising three of her grandchildren Tara, Jason & Randy.  She also worked as a caregiver for a number of years in the Palouse area.  Mary enjoyed horses, hunting and being in the outdoors.  She was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Church throughout her life.  She is survived by her son Stan (Sandra) Hall of Colfax; five grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents Ernest & Mary Ellen Roberts she was preceded in death by her husband Gene, son Randy Hall in 2015 and a brother Jack Roberts.  The viewing will be held on Thursday, July 19 ^th from 9 am to 4 pm at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax, WA.  A graveside service will take place at the Bethel Cemetery in Steptoe, WA on Friday, July 20, 2018 at 11 am.  Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Bethel Cemetery or a favorite charity.