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Floyd Wayne Hatley

Floyd Wayne Hatley

Dec 29, 2018

Floyd Wayne Hatley, 90, passed away on December 29, 2018 at The Courtyard in Colfax. Floyd was born in Pullman, Washington on January 18, 1928 to Hazen and Edna Maxwell Hatley. Shortly after being born his mother and father moved to Johnson, Washington where Floyd spent his childhood growing up and attending school. After school he started working for...

Dorothy Rae Ross

Dorothy Rae Ross

Dec 15, 2018

On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, Dorothy Rae (Bafus) Ross passed into our Lord's loving arms after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Dorothy was born to Ben and Emma Bafus on Aug. 28, 1936, in Endicott, Wash. She attended school in Endicott and graduated from high school in 1954. Her father farmed in Palouse County. Dorothy and her...

Harrie Hess

Harrie Hess

Dec 14, 2018

Harrie F. Hess, beloved father, scholar, professor emeritus, psychologist, humanist, environmental activist, and champion masters' runner, crossed the finish line on December 14, 2018 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman, WA.

Harrie was born in Hammond, Indiana, in 1929.  His parents divorced when he was seven years old, and he and his mother (Adelaide) and brothers...

Clifford "Cliff" W. Holman

Clifford "Cliff" W. Holman

Dec 10, 2018

Clifford Wayne (Cliff) Holman

January 3, 1944 to December 10, 2018

Cliff was born to Glen and Thelma Holman in Rexburg, Idaho and grew up in Soap Lake with his older brother Richard and younger brother Dean.  He lived large portions of his 74 years in Soap Lake, Pullman, Alaska, Battle Ground, Long...

Florence L. Broderick

Florence L. Broderick

Dec 10, 2018

Florence L. Broderick, 94, of Pullman our "Cookie Grandma" passed away Dec. 10, 2018 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman, WA.  Florence was born May 10, 1924 in Bossburg, WA to Ole & Lena Peterson.  The family moved to Colville, WA when she was three where she grew up and attended school.  Florence graduated from Colville High School...

Steven Vuletich

Steven Vuletich

Dec 5, 2018

Steven Vuletich, Colfax high school grad, passed away in Everett, Washington, where he had resided for many years, on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. A graveside service will be held in the Colfax Cemetery on Friday, December 14 th , at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bob Ingalls officiating. Steven was born March 1, 1950 in Colfax to George and Norma...

Donal Wilkinson

Donal Wilkinson

Dec 4, 2018

Donal Howland Wilkinson – Moscow ID

Donal Wilkinson, 54, passed away on December 4, 2018 at his home on the Rose Creek Nature Preserve in Pullman Washington.  Donal was born on November 29, 1964, in Providence RI, the son of Susan (Hayes) Wilkinson and James Howland Wilkinson.  He and his family moved to Kinnelon, NJ in 1971,...

Wendell Herrett

Wendell Herrett

Dec 3, 2018

OBITUARY: WENDELL HERRETT

(August 19, 1930-December 3, 2018)

Wendell Herrett passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 3, 2018 at the age of 88 at Pullman Regional Hospital in Pullman, WA.  Wendell was born and raised in Kellogg, Idaho, graduated in Dairy Science from the University of Idaho.  Wendell married his life-long...

Gladys Marie Bafus

Gladys Marie Bafus

Nov 28, 2018

Gladys passed away November 28, 2018 in Vancouver, Washington of kidney disease.  Gladys was born in Ewan, Washington on February 21, 1935 to Beryl Mace and Maybelle (Dettman) Lynch.  She grew up and attended school in the Ewan/St.John area. She married Douglas Dale Bafus on January 22, 1952. They lived and worked in Connell until 1955 when they moved...

Irene D. Lockwood

Irene D. Lockwood

Nov 27, 2018

Irene Delores (Froseth) Lockwood (99) passed away on Tuesday, November 27 th , 2018 at Regency Assisted Living in Pullman WA. The youngest of 10 siblings Irene was born to John and Caroline Froseth on May 31 st 1919 in Spring Brook Wisconsin. She was raised there on the family farm with her seven brothers, Nels, Palmer, Harold, Herman,...

Guy Clayton Parkman

Guy Clayton Parkman

Nov 27, 2018

Guy Clayton Parkman, longtime Pullman science teacher, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at his home in Albion. He was 84. Funeral Services will be held Friday, November 30 th , at 1:00 p.m. at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman. Viewing will be for two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Pullman City Cemetery. Guy...

Dianne Yvonne Geary

Dianne Yvonne Geary

Nov 21, 2018

Dianne Y. Wigen Geary, 83, passed away on November 21, 2018 at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 26, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church. Dianne was born on August 11, 1935 in LaCrosse, Washington to Peter and Edna (Carlson) Wigen. Dianne grew up and attended high school in LaCrosse...

Walter Harley Evanoff

Walter Harley Evanoff

Nov 19, 2018

Walter Harley Evanoff, 4, of Pullman, WA passed away November 19, 2018 at Pullman Regional Hospital.  Walter was born in Pullman on December 16, 2013 to Ryan & Kindel (Stepper) Evanoff.  Walter was a creative little boy who loved imaginary play, dancing, and art.  He loved outdoor adventures and learning about animals.  He was especially fascinated by sea creatures. ...

Loi Lam

Loi Lam

Nov 19, 2018

Loi Vinh Lam, longtime Pullman restaurateur and community member, passed away Monday evening, November 19, 2018, at his Pullman home after a brief, but hard fought battle with cancer. He was 62. A prayer service led by the Buddhist Monks will be held on Saturday, November 24 th , at 10:00 a.m. at Kimball Funeral Home in Pullman. Loi...

Norman Albert Bafus

Norman Albert Bafus

Nov 18, 2018

Norman A. Bafus, 89, passed away on November 18, 2018 at Whitman Medical Center in Colfax. He was born on July 20, 1929 to Albert and Jessie (Schierman) Bafus in Lancaster, WA. Norman grew up in Lancaster and attended school in St. John where he graduated high school. Following high school Norman enlisted into the United States Army. After his...

John Wesley Perry

John Wesley Perry

Nov 11, 2018

John Wesley Perry arrived at Dr. Wiseman's Colfax, WA Clinic, March 29, 1941 during WSC's (WSU) National Championship Basketball Game. Both the doctor and Keith Perry, John's soon-to-be-Dad were listening to the game in the waiting room on Keith's small radio. Audrey Grantham Perry, an RN by profession, insisted that delivering John in good working order was more important....

Mary Scheideman

Mary Scheideman

Nov 7, 2018

Mary Scheideman, long time Colfax resident, passed away peacefully at Whitman Hospital in Colfax on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She was 94. The Rosary service will be Sunday, November 11 th at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, November 12 th , at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will...

Bill Criswell

Bill Criswell

Nov 1, 2018

Bill Criswell

William A. (Bill) Criswell rode into the sunset Thursday, November 1 st at 9:00 p.m. He was at elk hunting camp in the Blue Mountains with his long time friends Dane Dunford and Terry Frei. He had a heart attack but Dane and Terry were unable to revive him.

Bill was...

Wilton Joseph Leritte Jr.

Wilton Joseph Leritte Jr.

Oct 27, 2018

Wilton Joseph Leritte, Jr., 70, of St. John, WA passed away on Oct. 27, 2018 at Whitman Hospital & Medical Center in Colfax, WA.  The viewing will be held at Bruning Funeral Home from noon to 5 pm on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.  The memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 11 am on Saturday, Nov. 3 rd...

Evelyn Hinnenkamp

Evelyn Hinnenkamp

Oct 26, 2018

Evelyn Hinnenkamp, lifelong Colfax matriarch, died peacefully on Friday morning, October 26, 2018, at The Courtyard in Colfax. She was 98. The rosary will be recited on Friday, November 2 nd , at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Colfax. Funeral Mass will be Saturday morning at the church at 10:00 am. Burial will follow in the Colfax...

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