Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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Mary Ellen Juris passed away at Rivers Walk–Assisted Living in Dayton, Washington, on May 8, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1927, at the ranch house on Lewis Gulch, Dayton, to Leo and Ethel Rose Henry. The family later moved to First Street in Dayton, where Mary Ellen spent her childhood years. An accomplished musician at an early age, Mary Ellen played the piano, organ, and marimba. She participated in many competitions and traveled to play the marimba at many events in the area. Mary E...
Gerald Jacob Baker, affectionately known as "Bake," left this world on April 9, 2025, at the age of 71. He passed at his home, surrounded by memories that only a life well-lived can bring. Born on January 1, 1954, in Billings, Montana, to Martin and Lillian "Marie" Baker, Jerry was an extraordinary man who touched the lives of everyone around him with his humor and generosity. With an infectious sense of humor and a "get it done" attitude, Bake was a man of action-often leading to some...
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anne Higgins Snyder, beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and dear friend. Anne passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, following a courageous four-year battle with a rare lung disease. Due to the damage to her lungs, she was diagnosed with heart failure as well. With the weakening of her heart, she suffered kidney failure that led to her passing at Kadlec Hospital in Richland, Washington. Anne was remarkably determined despite her...
John Oakley Eaton departed this life peacefully the evening of March 22, 2025, in Yuma, Arizona. John was born June 19, 1941, to Laura Pearl Spragg Eaton and Walter Eaton, their eighth child and youngest son. He explored Eckler Mountain above Dayton, Washington, until the age of eight when the family moved to their Patit farm, just outside Dayton, so John could attend Dayton schools. John graduated from Dayton High in 1961, then earned his AA degree in Applied Sciences from Columbia Basin...
Oma Marie Harting, 65, of Dayton, died March 12, 2025, following a long illness. She was born in Ridgeway, Penn., to Joseph A. and Oma Marie (Vantassel) Ward on April 21, 1959. Oma was raised and attended school in Pennsylvania before her parents moved to Dayton, where she attended high school. She married George Porter, Sr., and they had two sons, George Porter Jr. and Delbert Porter of Colfax. The marriage ended in divorce. Oma met and married Ron D. Harting of Dayton on May 31, 1994, and the...
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Mark Lee Schuck, age 72. After a long battle with cancer, he went to be with his Lord on February 13, 2025, in Dayton, Washington. Mark was born to Ted and Esther Schuck of Avon, Indiana, on May 22, 1952. He graduated with Avon High School's class of 1970, then earned his degree in fish biology at Colorado State University. While at CSU, Mark spotted a tall, dark-haired beauty across the cafeteria. Mark and Carolyn were married on June 16,...
Patricia "Patty" Irene "Harris" White, left this world to join those whom passed before her in Heaven on January 5th, 2025 at Providence St. Mary's Medical Center. Due to respiratory failure complicated by infections and Metastasis Breast Cancer that spread to her lungs. She was surrounded by her loving family. Patty was the second born to Walter and Dorothy "Kienholz" Harris on January 16, 1947 in Bertha , Minnesota. The family moved to Waitsburg, Washington where she would grow up, and graduat...
Corey E Carter, a Waitsburg resident, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Dayton General Hospital. He was 55. Corey was born March 4, 1969, in Richland, Washington, to Bill and Sharon Carter. He grew up in a loving home full of siblings in the Burbank and Prescott area. Later, they moved to Waitsburg, where Corey played basketball and football in high school. He graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1987. Corey had such a love of basketball that he participated in city games at...
Kathryn (North) Powers, a.k.a. Kate or Katie, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Dayton, Washington. Kate was born in Lakeview, Oregon, on May 13, 1947, to Dean and Thelma North, where she grew up with her three siblings. After high school, she attended Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. She married Ray Powers in 1976, and they owned a successful office supply business in Albany until retiring to Sisters, Oregon. During their time in Albany and Sisters, they enjoyed participating in...
MaryKay Hartley, age 71, passed away October 3, 2024, in Springfield, MO. MaryKay was born January 11, 1953 to Magdeline and Albert McFarley in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia. She joined three older brothers, Jack, Kelley, and Kevin. The military family moved frequently, living on the East Coast, California, and Japan before settling in Walla Walla, Washington. MaryKay graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1971 and WSU in 1975 with a degree in Anthropology. She moved to California after college,...
Ed Fischer, CDR. USN. Retired. 77, passed away suddenly on 3 March 2024. His career as a Surface Warfare Officer included 4 years at the Naval Academy (Class of 68) & three wartime deployments to Vietnam. In 1975, while attending the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, he married LT Margaret "Maggie" Zuger. He graduated with an MS degree in physics. He later taught weapons systems engineering at the Naval Academy & electrical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School. He...
Merrilee Rose Samson, Waitsburg resident, passed away Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024, at her Waitsburg home. She was 92. A graveside service will be held Saturday, November 23rd, at 9:00 AM in the Dayton Cemetery. Merrilee was born on March 20, 1932, in Spokane, Washington to William and Marjorie Roberts Tate. She graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1950 and then attended Walla Walla Community College where she learned to be a medical secretary. She married William Orval Samson on Decemb...
Mary A. "Anita" Baker, 93, died in her home, surrounded by family and companion Jack McCaw, Sunday, November 3, 2024, after a short bout of cancer. She was blessed to have a sharp mind and to be able to carry on her normal, daily routines at home until the day before she died. She was born June 21, 1931, at the Seeley Farm house near Trenton, Neb., to Oren F. and Iris A. (Seeley) Bridwell, the austere surroundings due to the financial constraints of the Great Depression. Childhood years were in...
Richard Barry Ford, known affectionately to many as Papa Rich, left this world unexpectedly on October 10, 2024. Though it is comforting to know he is in Heaven where there is no suffering but pure Joy in the presence of the LORD, our sorrow is great. The "Old Man" will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Our loving dad, husband, grandfather, and friend will be remembered for many things, one is his positive attitude. He woke up happy nearly every morning, saying, "Good morning, day!" Rich...
"Fish Johnny," as he was known by many, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 3, 2024. He had been at Whitman Place in Walla Walla following a major stroke in August of 2023. A Dayton, Washington resident for well over 50 years, Johnny was known for his faith, his love of steelhead fishing, and providing and praying for others in need. His true work passion was riparian and fish habitat and steelhead spawning/catch surveys. He was born in Raymond, Washington, with an identical...
Sean William Stonecipher Sollars, 18, of Waitsburg, died in a single-car rollover accident on August 31, 2024, on Middle Waitsburg Road. Sean was the son of Suzanne Stonecipher-Sollars and Mark Joseph (Joe) Sollars. Sean was attending WSU and studied Agriculture Technology and Production with a minor in Crop and Soil Sciences. He was home for the Fair to sell his 4H steer. Sean was born on May 18, 2006, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Wash. Sean spent his early years through kindergarten...
Dayton resident Dallas Dickinson, 73, died August 25, 2024, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA from complications of pneumonia. Her husband and daughters were with her. Born on May 9, 1951, in Dayton to Benton L and Susan E (Harris) Dickinson, Dallas spent her early years in Starbuck, WA, attending school there and spending time with her Grandma Jennie Dickinson Zink who lived nearby. Starting in 1961, Dallas spent two school years in Tucson, Arizona with her mother and sisters Zena...
Marilyn Jean Wilson, 84, of 1126 Home Avenue, died September 10, 2024 at home. At Marilyn's request, there will only be a Graveside Service at Mountain View Cemetery at noon on September 27, 2024. Marilyn was born December 13, 1939, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Hesper and Soleil Archer. Marilyn was raised and went to school in Waitsburg, Washington. She attended college at WSU and became a speech pathologist. She worked in the public school systems in Tillamook and The Dalles, Oregon. After...
Dallas Emily Dickinson of Dayton, Washington, passed away in Seattle, Washington, on August 25, 2024, with her family by her side. The family is planning a service and will share details when confirmed....
Wanda passed away August 19, 2024, at Wheatland Village in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born February 15, 1939, in Union Oregon to Sylvia and Guy Hall. As a child she grew up in the Pacific Northwest in a large family, she was one of eleven children. Wanda married Joe Cobb June 22, 1955, and they were together until his passing in 1997. She married Desmond Witt on April 16, 2004, and resided in Waitsburg, WA. Wanda loved bowling, painting, gardening, gambling, fishing, and quilting, but most...
William "Bill" Carter, 75, of Dayton, passed away on August 12th, 2024, at his mountain home. Bill was born in Walla Walla on May 4th, 1949. He was raised in Walla Walla and Grandview and graduated from Grandview High School in 1967. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in 1972 and was awarded a National Defense Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals with two bronze stars. He returned to...
February 18, 1928 – July 5, 2024 Monte Gene Shaffer, beloved father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on February 18, 1928, in Walla Walla, Washington, Monte was brought home to Waitsburg, Washington, where he was raised on the family's heritage wheat ranch. He was surrounded by a large extended family, including many aunts, uncles, and cousins, who were his companions in numerous adventures and often in mischief. From a young a...
Jerald Ray Scott was born in Dayton, Washington, on January 23, 1945, to William Orr and Ida Mae Beam Scott. Jerry graduated from Dayton High School in 1963. He earned a degree in Education and a master's from EWU. His first job was in Royal City, Washington as a math teacher and coach. There, he met the love of his life, Karla, and they were married in 1975. In 1974, he took a job with the Waitsburg School District to teach math and coach football. He taught math for 40 years. He was a patient...
Patricia DeVaney Hulce, was born August 9th, 1932 in Oakesdale, Washington and passed away July 11th, 2024 in Walla Walla, Washington, She was 91 at the time of her passing. Patricia spent the majority of her life in Waitsburg, she attended Waitsburg High School and this is where she meet the love of her life Harlan Hulce. They married October 3rd, 1952 and shared many years together until Harlan passed away, they raised 3 children, Tony Hulce (Barbara), Chrissy Talbott (Mike), Tim Hulce (Tonya)...
Celebration of Life for Rita Lee Pierson Saturday August 3, 2024 at 1 p.m. Waitsburg First Christian Church Refreshments to follow in the Dorcas room....
