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Maxine M. Kimbrell
Oct 10, 2018
"Maxine Kimbrell, 94, formerly of Pullman, WA passed away on October 10, 2018 in Rio Rancho, NM.
She will be missed by her children; daughter, Ellen Weadock and husband, Gary; son, Michael Kimbrell and wife, Jean; and son, James and wife, Pamela. She is survived by five grandchildren, Robert Anderson, Colin Kimbrell, Robin Kimbrell, Stewart Weadock, and...
Virginia Mraz-Dahmen
Oct 5, 2018
Virginia Mraz Dahmen (age 97) passed away October 5, 2018 at Advanced Health Care Center in Lewiston, ID. Virginia was born August 30, 1921, in Pullman, WA, to parents Frank and Doris (Semler) Becker. She was raised in the Bald Butte area, north of Colton, WA. Virginia received her early education (riding to school on mules with her sisters)...
Kathy A. Waters
Oct 3, 2018
Our Aunt Kathy came into the world as Kathleen Ann Rodeen on July 26, 1944 in Moscow, Idaho to Don and Fern Rodeen, joining her big brother Dick. Kathy died on October 3, 2018 at Whitman Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colfax, WA, having spent her entire life on the Palouse, most of it in one place. Kathy went...
Ellen Kay Boyd
Oct 2, 2018
Colfax, WA – Ellen (Ralphie) Kay Boyd passed away in the early evening hours of October 2, 2018 with family by her side.
Ellen was born on April 17, 1945 in Manistique, Michigan, where she attended elementary and high school. She was the second of six children born to William and Paula Roberts. It was here, in...
Kenneth L. Allen
Sep 28, 2018
Kenneth L. Allen, 55, passed away September 28, 2018 outside of Colfax, Washington.
Kenneth Lewis Allen was born in Auburn, Ne on 8-22-1963 to Bob and Sheila (Foster) Sharp. He moved to Burke, Id in 1968 and attended school in the Wallace School District. He obtained his GED and went on to become a Journeyman Welder. He...
Joan Renae Berdal
Sep 26, 2018
Joan Renae Berdal, Colfax resident, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was 61. Joan was born March 24, 1957 in McVille, North Dakota to Gerald and Loy (Stein) Stutrud. Joan was the middle child right between two brothers and two sisters. She grew up in McVille and was active in her high...
Shirley Mae Sellers
Sep 25, 2018
Shirley Mae Sellers, 92, passed away peacefully at the CityView Adult Family Home in Colfax on September 25, 2018. A vigil service will be held Monday, October 1 st , at 7:00 pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Colfax. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 2 nd , at 10:30, also at the church....
Jack Philip Ensley
Sep 25, 2018
Jack Philip Ensley passed away peacefully September 25, 2018 at his home with family near him.
He was born in Colfax on May 23 rd 1924 to Philip and Bessie Ensley.
Jack graduated as valedictorian of the high school class of 1942. After a short time at Washington State College studying engineering he returned to...
Rowena M. Swan
Sep 24, 2018
Rowena M. Swan, 88, of Pullman, passed away Sept. 24, 2018 at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA. Rowena was born May 28, 1930 in Wheatland, Wyoming to John & Virginia (Bookout) White. She grew up and attended school in Wheatland, graduating from high school there. Rowena married Dean Swan on Dec. 19, 1948 and they made their home...
Mildred Jean Heilsberg
Sep 24, 2018
Mildred Jean (Millie) Heilsberg passed away September 24, 2018 in Colfax at the age of 96. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday October 2, 2018 at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Burial at the Colfax Cemetery will follow the service. Viewing will be Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and Monday from...
Robert "Bob" J. Rehwaldt
Sep 18, 2018
Colonel Bob Rehwaldt, USAF (Ret) passed away on September 18, 2018, in Kailua, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. A Christian memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2 PM at Pullman's Emmanuel Baptist Church. Internment with full Military Honors will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, 2018 at 11:15 AM at the Washington State...
Davon Mcculloh Nickerson
Sep 13, 2018
Davon McCulloh Nickerson, Colfax resident, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 after a short, but very hard fought battle against cervical cancer. Davon was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was born October 30, 1977 in Cumberland, Maryland to David and Yvonne Gaer McCulloh and moved to Colfax, Washington when she was two years old....
Shirley Jean Morasch
Sep 13, 2018
Shirley Jean Morasch, 68, of Endicott, WA passed away September 13, 2018 in Spokane, WA. Shirley was born March 31, 1950 in Colfax, WA to Benjamin & Agnes (McCormick) Robinson. She was raised in Garfield, WA and then attended Eastern Washington University where she received her bachelor degree. On December 26, 1971 Shirley married Robert (Bob) Morasch. They lived in...
Beth Ann Toerne
Sep 11, 2018
Beth Ann Toerne, 67, of Pullman, passed away Sept. 11, 2018 at her Pullman, WA home. Beth was born August 30, 1951 in Baltimore, Maryland to Diane (Stevenson) Becker and G. Allen Becker. Beth grew up in Severn, MD, graduating from Glen Burnie High School in 1969. She attended VPI where she received her Bachelor's degree in 1973 in...
Suzanne B. Allard
Sep 11, 2018
Suzanne B. Allard
Sue Allard died on September 11, 2018 in her own home with her daughter Kathie by her side. She was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in November of 2017 and chose to live the remaining months of her life on her own terms, with limited medical treatment.
Sue spent the first twenty-one...
Mildred Maxine Cocking
Sep 9, 2018
Mildred Cocking, longtime Colfax homemaker, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at The Courtyard in Colfax where she had resided for the last five years. She was 99. A Funeral Service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, September 13 th , at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Dean Ellis officiating. Burial will...
John L Krom
Sep 8, 2018
John L. Krom
John Krom was born May 1, 1935, to John and Elizabeth (Dippel) Krom at home on the family farm near Dusty, WA, where he would reside for the next 72 years. John died on September 8, 2018, at Pullman Regional Hospital following complications from a fall at his home in Pullman. He was 83....
Lisa Rae Askham
Aug 30, 2018
Lisa Rae Warner Askham, 51, of Pullman, passed away peacefully on August 30, after a courageous battle against ovarian cancer. Born July 27, 1967, in Eugene, Oregon, to Dennis and Cherie Warner, Lisa was the quintessential redhead—fiery, stubborn, strong-willed, and opinionated—terms she readily used to describe herself. She was also loved and admired for her kind, compassionate, and selfless...
Barbara H. Murphey
Aug 25, 2018
Barbara Murphey lost her three year battle with uterine cancer on August 25, 2018 at Bishop Place Assisted Living in Pullman, Washington. She was 81.
Barbara was an extremely intelligent, nurturing, and thoughtful person, beloved by all. She walked through this world with inspirational grace and unconditional love. She worked hard to support her children and was...
Howard Victor Leinweber
Aug 25, 2018
Howard Victor Leinweber, 80, of Colfax, WA passed away August 25, 2018 at Whitman Hospital and Medical Center in Colfax. Howard was born Nov. 21, 1937 in Colfax, WA to Victor & Leona (Utke) Leinweber. He grew up in Endicott and Colfax, completing his education at Colfax High School. Howard went to work for his uncles on the family farm...
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