Lane Hall
Apr 19, 2015
Lane Brantley Hall, Colfax infant, passed away Sunday April 19th at the Whitman Hospital. He was born January 24, 2015 in Colfax to Christopher Shane and Danie Del (Dawson) Hall. Lane was a happy baby boy with an amazing smile, beautiful blue eyes and a full head of hair. Big brother Colt, age 3, couldn't be prouder or more protective...
Erik James Binks
Apr 18, 2015
Erik James Binks, two year old LaCrosse boy, passed away April 18, 2015 from causes of neuroblastoma. Erik was a fighter and had bounced back several times against the unforgiving disease. He was born January 9, 2013 in Pullman to Lyle and Cheryl (Thompson) Binks. Even though Erik spent a great deal of time in and out of hospitals in...
E'Zra Dane Nelson
Apr 15, 2015
E'Zra "Mister Mister" Dane Nelson set sail on a new adventure April 15, 2015. E'Zra's strong loving heart took its last beat in the early morning hours. E'Zra was born April 22, 2010 to Robert "Taylor" and Dante' Nelson with sister KeiLe'na always by his side. E'Zra loved to be sang to, danced with and always snuggled with. He enjoyed...
Frances Lois Ely
Apr 14, 2015
Frances Lois Ely 1918-2015 Frances Lois Ely, 96, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 at her home, The Courtyard in Colfax, Washington. Frances was born May 31, 1918 to William and Margaret Hereth Tuengel in Snohomish, Washington. The family farmed in the area, so Fran learned many of the arts of home making from her mother, and generously passed...
Lonnie Waechter
Apr 9, 2015
Yolanda (Lonnie) Waechter, longtime Silver Valley resident, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Village in Silverton. She was 68.Yolanda Jean was born, September 8, 1946 in San Bernardino, California to Eugene and Lucille (Hinze) Pester. When she was a young girl her father nicknamed her Lonnie. She grew up in San Bernardino and Fontana with her...
Ruth Dodd
Apr 8, 2015
Cherished, loving, and ever supportive mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Ruth Dodd, passed away April 8, 2015 at the age of 104 in Colfax, WA. Ruth was born November 22, 1910, in Oldham, SD, the second of nine children of Danish immigrants Nes Jensen and Jorine Jorgensen (Rohr) Petersen. The family moved to the rural Melville, ND, area in 1916....
Vicki M. Cochrane
Apr 8, 2015
Vicki Merlene Cochrane, 67, of LaCrosse, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 8, 2015. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Vicki was born on August, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Robert & Carlita Lane. She grew up in Lincoln and graduated high school there in 1965. She moved to Montana where she lived briefly...
Ernie Day
Apr 7, 2015
ERNIE DAY, 65, a lifelong Palouse, WA resident passed away April 7, 2015 at Pullman Regional Hospital. Ernie was born August 2, 1949 in Moscow, ID to Lester & Del (Frost) Day. He grew up in Palouse, WA where he attended school, graduating from Palouse High School. Ernie attended college in Spokane where he received his Associates Degree. He worked...
Shirley Y. Olson
Apr 3, 2015
SHIRLEY YVONNE NELSON OLSON, 85, of Pullman, WA died peacefully on April 3, 2015 surrounded by her family at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Shirley was born on January 12, 1930, the youngest of three sisters, to Cora and Henry Nelson in Leeds, North Dakota. She attended grammar and high school in Leeds. Shirley's musical talent was recognized...
Donna Sullivan
Apr 1, 2015
Donna Sullivan, former Colfax restaurant owner, died peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2015 in Colfax. She was 82 years old. Graveside services for the family and friends will be held at Colfax Cemetery Saturday, April 4 at 2:00 pm. She will be interred next to her husband of 58 years, Vern Sullivan. Donna was born January 5, 1933,...
Cliff Nolan
Mar 30, 2015
Cliff Nolan, longtime Colfax resident, passed away Monday morning, March 30, 2015 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. He was 79. Funeral Services will be Monday, April 6th, at 10:30 a.m. at the Onecho Bible Church with a graveside service following at 3:00 p.m. at the Dusty Cemetery. Viewing will be Thursday and Friday at Bruning Funeral Home. Clifford Russell...
Frederick "Bobo" Brayton
Mar 28, 2015
Frederick Charles "Bobo" Brayton passed away on March 28, 2015 at the age of 89 at his Pullman home surrounded by his family. Bobo was born on October 20th, 1925 in Vancouver, WA to Herbert and Hazel (Miller) Brayton. He was one of six children. He grew up in Skagit County, in Birdsview. At Hamilton High School he lettered in...
Lawrence R. Fletcher
Mar 26, 2015
LAWRENCE RAYMOND FLETCHER, 91, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2015 from age related causes at his Pullman home. Lawrence was born in Opportunity, Washington on October 18, 1923 and was the eighth of nine children born to John and Geneva Fletcher. Lawrence married Patricia Dee Ogle on October 4, 1947. Lawrence met Patricia when she babysat his sister's children...
Jeffery Robert Peck
Mar 24, 2015
Jeffery Robert Peck, long time Pullman resident, passed away March 24, 2015 at Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 69. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, May 15th, from 10 - 11 AM in the activities room at Whitman Senior Living, 1285 SW Center Street. Jeff was born July 21, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert and Agnes...
Melanie Joy Thoreson
Mar 20, 2015
On the beautiful first day of Spring, March 20, 2015, Jesus gathered into His loving arms Melanie Joy Thoreson, our beloved Daughter, Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandmother and Friend. Melanie was born November 4, 1955 in Spokane to Bob and Carol Gronholz. She attended schools in the Mead District before moving to Colfax in 1973 to help her parents in their...
Ray E. Jones
Mar 20, 2015
Ray E. Jones, 90, died March 20, 2015. Ray was born February 23, 1925 to Elbert "Casey" Jones and Grace Brock Jones on the farm east of Colfax where he would live his entire life. Ray met Lorraine Evelyn Plaster while attending Washington State College and they were married September 25, 1948 at Reardan, WA. Ray and Lorraine were married...
Patricia "Patt" Marie Severson
Mar 14, 2015
Patricia (Patt) Marie Severson, 56, of Colfax passed away at home on March 14th, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. Viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19 at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax and one hour prior to services...
Shirley J. Robertson
Mar 11, 2015
SHIRLEY J. ROBERTSON, 83, of Pullman, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Whitman Senior Living in Pullman, WA. Shirley was born July 4, 1931 in Tacoma, WA to Gerald & Jean (Potter) Mason. She grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Stadium High School. Shirley was a talented pianist and earned a scholarship to attend WSU. She taught piano...
Joan M. Williams
Mar 9, 2015
Joan Melaine (Clark) Williams, 71, of St. John passed away at her home on March 9, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2015 at the St. John Cemetery. Joan was born on September 9, 1943 in Spokane and raised by her grandparents, Clint & Carmalee Clark...
Carl T. Rude
Mar 4, 2015
Carl T. Rude, 83, of Spokane and formerly of Colfax passed away on March 4, 2015 at the Hospice House in Spokane. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Bruning Funeral Home in Colfax. Carl was born on December 13, 1931 in Rolette, North Dakota. He grew up in a large Norwegian family...
