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Roger Spencer, Phd

Roger Spencer, Phd

Apr 27, 2019

Guy Roger Spencer, PhD, 102, a retired professor of veterinary pathology at WSU died of heart failure on April 27, 2019 at the Robville Adult Family Home in Pullman, WA.  He was born June 22, 1916, at Whiting, Kansas, the third child of Mable and Guy Spencer.  He attended rural grade and high schools at Whiting.  He also attended...

Justin Peter Robertson

Justin Peter Robertson

Apr 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of our son. Justin Robertson, 41, of Spokane, WA passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 after fighting a long battle with depression. Justin was born July 23, 1977 in Colfax, WA, the third son of Neal Robertson and Jolene Boyle.

Justin suffered with incredible pain. He...

Emily Katharina Alexander

Emily Katharina Alexander

Apr 22, 2019

Emily Katharina Alexander, 94, of Colfax passed away April 22, 2019 at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane, WA.  Emily was born Oct. 16, 1924 in Baden-Baden, Germany to Arthur & Karolina (Weber) Strach.  She grew up in Germany and attended a Catholic Boarding School.  Following graduation from high school Emily received her Bachelors' degree from the University of Leipzig...

Velma L. Sayles

Velma L. Sayles

Apr 19, 2019

The Lady with the Million-Dollar Smile...

Velma Martin Sayles was often described by the smile she showed the world, right up to her death on April 19, 2019, just five weeks short of 97.  Velma passed away at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman, WA.  She arrived on the Palouse by train from Montana to Union Flat in...

Joseph L Miller

Joseph L Miller

Apr 15, 2019

Joe Miller, Colfax farmer and business man, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. He was 81. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 18 th , at 1:30 in the Colfax Cemetery with Pastor Lynn Nelson officiating. Joseph Leon Miller was born September 4, 1937 in Colfax to A.S. "Jack" and Evelyn...

Phillip V. Scuderi

Phillip V. Scuderi

Apr 14, 2019

Phillip Vincent Scuderi, 74, passed peacefully April 14, 2019 in Carlsbad CA after his second battle with cancer.  Phil was born on December 15, 1944 in Chicago IL.

In his final days, Phil was surrounded by his Wife, 4 children and 7 grandchildren.  He is survived by Peg, his loving wife of 52 years, his children Phil,...

Larry D Brigham

Larry D Brigham

Apr 13, 2019

On Saturday April 13, 2019 at 11:35 p.m. Larry D. Brigham, Loving friend, brother, father passed away peacefully at age 75 from complications of Leukemia.

Larry was born on February 27, 1943 in Bremerton, WA to Ross and Jesse (Jones) Brigham. He attended South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard WA. Larry owned and operated his own...

Bill Evans

Bill Evans

Apr 13, 2019

William H. Evans passed away in his sleep peacefully in the early hours of April 13, 2019 in Colfax, WA. Bill was born on January 30 th , 1931, however even in his later years he'd claim to be 39. Born in Prosser, WA, Bill was the son of Will and Inez Evans, who pioneered on the far reaches...

Robert (Rob) Hampton

Robert (Rob) Hampton

Apr 9, 2019

Robert D. (Rob) Hampton, 64, of Pullman, passed away April 9, 2019 at his Pullman home following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.  Rob was born March 22, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to Arvol & Doris (Wulfert) Hampton.  Being raised in an Air Force family Rob grew up all around the world.  In January of...

Dale Foster Draper

Dale Foster Draper

Apr 6, 2019

Dale Draper, former Garfield area resident, passed away April 6, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane at the age of 94. A graveside service will be Saturday, April 13 th , at 2:00 p.m. in the Colfax Cemetery with Pastor Dean Ellis officiating. Dale was born August 4, 1924 in Rockford, Washington, the only child, of Foster and...

Roy "R.O." Oren Pyle

Roy "R.O." Oren Pyle

Mar 29, 2019

Roy Oren "RO" Pyle, 97, a longtime Pullman, WA resident, passed away March 29, 2019 at his Pullman home.  He was born Dec. 26, 1921 in Pullman to Charles & Edna (Bowen) Pyle.  He grew up and attended Pullman schools, graduating from Pullman High School.  RO entered the United States Army during WWII and served in the Army Air...

Junette Dahmen

Junette Dahmen

Mar 26, 2019

Junette Dahmen, 96, passed away on March 26, 2019 in Lewiston, Idaho. She was born June 8, 1922 in Uniontown, WA to Peter and Julia (Hennen) Luy. She grew up and attended school in Uniontown, graduating from high school in 1939.  Junette worked as a Postal Clerk in Uniontown for seven years.  She married Steve Dahmen in April of...

Claude Crampton

Claude Crampton

Mar 25, 2019

Claude Crampton, beloved husband and father, entered into eternal rest March 25, 2019 in Colfax, Washington. He was born on March 7, 1930 to Lawrence and Nellie Schuler Crampton in Spokane, Washington. He is survived by Sharon, his wife of 63 years. Also, Virgil Crampton, a son, of Colfax and Martha Crampton, a daughter, of Spokane and by a...

Dennis Raymond Reynolds

Dennis Raymond Reynolds

Mar 19, 2019

Dennis Raymond Reynolds, Steptoe, passed away March 19, 2019 at his Steptoe home after lengthy medical issues. He was 64. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Dennis was born November 16, 1954 in Colfax to Jack and Almeda Walker Reynolds. He was the youngest of 4 boys in the Reynolds family and grew...

Martin "Marty" Waananen

Martin "Marty" Waananen

Mar 19, 2019

Martin "Marty" Waananen, 92, formerly of Pullman, passed away March 19, 2019 in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Sylvia Smick

Sylvia Smick

Mar 19, 2019

Sylvia L. Smick, longtime Endicott resident, passed away March 19, 2019 at the Pullman Regional Hospital at the age of 91. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 5 th , at 10 a.m. in the Endicott Cemetery followed by a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. Sylvia was born May 4, 1927 in Colfax...

Donna Jean Maloney

Donna Jean Maloney

Mar 13, 2019

Donna Jean MacCallum Maloney was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on 26 September 1929 at the home of her mother's friend.  She was the youngest child of three born to Gretchen (Churchill) MacCallum and Archibald MacCallum.  She grew up a child of the Depression and the Second World War, both of which affected her perspective throughout her...

Duane M Doney Sr.

Duane M Doney Sr.

Mar 12, 2019

Duane M. Doney Sr., 67, passed away on March 12, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. He was born on September 18, 1951 to Joseph and Lorraine (Damon) Doney. Services will be held at a later date.

Burton "Burt" J. Epstein

Burton "Burt" J. Epstein

Mar 10, 2019

Burton "Burt" Jerome Epstein, 92, of Pullman, passed away March 10, 2019 at his Pullman Home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 2 PM at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman.  Graveside services with Military Honors will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA.

Carroll A. Schultheis

Carroll A. Schultheis

Mar 10, 2019

Carroll A. Schultheis, 86, a lifelong Colton, WA farmer, passed away March 10, 2019 at his Colton home surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.  Carroll was born May 31, 1932 in Colton to Jacob & Frances (Haupt) Schultheis.  He attended St. Boniface Catholic grade school and high school, graduating in 1950.  Carroll attended Gonzaga University...

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