Ray D. Pogue, 83, of Pullman, passed away May 26, 2018 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA.  Ray was born Jan. 23, 1935 in Brownington, MO to Loyd & Maggie (McMillan) Pogue.  He grew up in Missouri and graduated from Clinton High School in 1954.  Following graduation Ray served in the US Army for two years during which time he was stationed at Fort Bragg until his honorable discharge.  On Sept. 6, 1958 Ray married Maxine Bauder in Clinton, MO.  It was 1960 that they moved to the family farm outside of Pullman, where Ray has made his home since.  Ray spent his entire life farming and was dedicated to his family and the land he worked.   In addition to farming, Ray enjoyed driving school bus for the Pullman School District for many years, always welcoming the kids with his enduring smile each morning.  Ray was a longtime member of the Whelan Grange and served in many different offices throughout the years.  Ray and Maxine were always side by side in various Grange endeavors. Ray was also a long time member of the Moose Lodge.  Together they followed Cougar Men's basketball and enjoyed being season ticket holders since the early 1970's.  Ray and Maxine celebrated 50 years of marriage in Sept. 2008 prior to her preceding him in death in 2009.  Ray was a longtime member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Pullman.  He is survived by his two granddaughters Alanna Pogue and Angela (Eric) Gibson ; his five great grandchildren Kaeden, Abbigail, Kiara, Morgan & Shane all of Pullman; two brothers Gene (Linda) Pogue & Dale (CarolJo) Pogue and his many other extended family members.  In addition to his wife H. Maxine, he was preceded in death by a daughter Donna Bryan in 2010.  A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, June 3 ^rd from 2-4 PM at the Whelan-Ewartsville Grange Hall followed by the visitation from 4-6 PM at Kimball Funeral Home.  Ray's funeral service will be held Monday, June 4, 2018 at 11 AM at Simpson United Methodist Church, 325 NE Maple Street in Pullman.  Vault interment will follow at the Pullman Cemetery (dinner to follow at Simpson UMC).  Kimball Funeral Home of Pullman, WA has been entrusted with arrangements.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Whelan-Ewartsville Grange, Whitman County Fire Dist. 12 or to a favorite charity.