Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
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With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Rene Lynn Goth Brown, who left this world peacefully on Monday, surrounded by love. She was born on October 5, 1976, to Perry Michael Goth Sr. and Vivian Bell Goth in Ventura, California. Her older brother Perry Michael Goth Jr was born in 1973. Rene graduated from Buena High School in Ventura, California, in 1994. She participated in all athletics, especially volleyball. She later attended California State University, Northridge, on a full volleyball...
Joyce Lyseng (nee McQuary) passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Delta, BC. Joyce was born in Dayton, Washington, on November 14, 1941, to Vyrl and Eileen McQuary. She lived and grew up in Dayton, attending Dayton High School and going on to earn a degree from Eastern Washington University. She accepted her first job as a Speech Therapist in a new clinic being opened in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (a bold move for a young lady from southeastern Washington)....
Sebastian Louis Giannini, a devout Christian, an Engineer of great knowledge, and a cherished Veteran of the Army, hath passed from this mortal coil on the 11th of September in the year of our Lord 2025. Born on the 20th of April in 1945 in the verdant valleys of San Jose, California, Sebastian's soul took flight from the earthly confines of Walla Walla, Washington, after a valiant struggle with end-stage COPD. We commend our beloved Sebastian to the Almighty, trusting that in His presence,...
Pearl (Stedman) Bickelhaupt passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at home, at the age of 91, with the gentle calm that always followed her. She was the anchor of her family, shaping memories that will never fade: childhood birthdays, long summer days on the farm, pool parties, kitchen-table chats, harvest nights, and a house that always had room for everyone. Her love was practical and constant: birthday cards always remembered, pen-pal notes to the kids, quick snacks for the road...
Terry Dean Linville Hoon, 75, of Dayton, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on August 23, 2025, surrounded by his family, due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis. He was born on August 25, 1949, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Bill and Phyllis (McFalls) Linville and spent most of his life in his beloved hometown of Dayton. Phyllis later married Roy Hoon, who became a second father to Terry. Terry completed his early education in Dayton, graduating from Dayton High School in 1968. He...
James "Jim" Douglas Leid, a lifelong resident of Waitsburg, Washington, passed away on May 20, 2025, at the age of 73. Born August 10, 1951, to Roy Wesley Leid, Sr. and Patricia Anne Hirsch Leid, Jim was raised in Waitsburg and graduated from Waitsburg High School in 1969. He went on to attend the University of Montana, where he played football as a defensive tackle for his beloved Griz. He graduated from U of M in 1974 with a degree in education. After college, Jim returned home to work the...
Theodore (Ted) John Collins, beloved husband, father, grandfather, sibling, uncle, and friend, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025 at the age of 88 in the presence of family. He had an incredible life, and he will be deeply missed. Ted was born on October 2, 1936, in Walla Walla, Washington. He spent his childhood on the family wheat farm in Waitsburg, Washington, surrounded by his six lively siblings: Colleen, Roselle, Suzanne, Robert, Janet, and Thomas. Ted was the first of his siblings to l...
Brian Hopkins, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Brian battled cancer with strength and courage, all the while ensuring that his family and friends knew how much he loved them. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the Lion's Building located at the Waitsburg Fairgrounds at 12 o'clock noon. Open invitation to all who knew and loved Brian, we ask that you bring a dish for a potluck and memory to...
Deveral Gail Milburn, former Dayton resident, passed away on July 10, 2025 in Anaconda, MT, after bravely battling a pulmonary disease. May her spirit find solace and peace beyond this life. Held in the hearts of all who loved her, Deveral will be deeply missed....
Bill Hinchliffe was born on May 25, 1926, to William and Olive Hinchliffe on the family ranch in Kahlotus, Washington. He grew up helping his family farm 1,800 acres of dry wheat land alongside his parents and his five older sisters. Bill attended elementary school in Kahlotus in the close-knit community that molded his early years. During his 7th-grade year, Bill's family faced a significant change when his mother passed away, and they sold their cherished farm. He then moved with his father...
Bessie Ann (BA) Colley James Keve passed away peacefully at Rivers Walk Assisted Living in Dayton, Washington, on May 20, 2025. She was born on October 31, 1932, at the old St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, the daughter of Richard Lawrence Colley and Edna Ragsdale Colley. BA attended local schools and graduated from Walla Walla High School (Wa-Hi) in 1950. After college, she married Clark James of Dayton on November 20, 1952, in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, while he was stationed at Hickam...
Born in Glendale, California, on September 23, 1929, to Harvey A. Nelson and Marian Norris Nelson. She loved hiking, being outdoors, traveling, and her family. The granddaughter of Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska, she took his legacy very seriously, spending many years active as a member of the League of Women Voters and an advocate for progressive ideals. Ginger met Glen D. Hofer at USC in 1950. Glen, attending school on the G.I. Bill after WWII, had been encouraged to attend the universit...
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...
