Josephine Elaine Thaut was born on March 9, 1943 in Colville, Washington to Harold and Helen Anderson. Known as “Joey” to many in her life, and as Elaine to family, she passed away on December 16, 2017 at her home in Dayton. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William James. Joey is survived by her sister Aleta (Kent) Shockley of Dayton, son Scott (Paula) of Rosalia, grandson Derek (Valerie) of Colfax, a great-granddaughter, two nephews, great nephews, a great niece, and numerous friends.

Shortly after the Anderson family moved from Colville to Dayton in 1963, Joey moved to...