Obituaries

Ruth Peterson passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025 after a short illness. She died as she lived, with a tenacious, loving and determined spirit, surrounded by her family.

Ruth Ann, as she was known in her early years, was born in Tyler, Minnesota as the 3rd daughter of Albert & Edna Schaffer. She spent her...

Jeannette Jackson Murphy, Beloved Artist and Mother, passed peacefully surrounded by family. After studying art at the Sorbonne in Paris and at Whitman College, Jeannette exhibited her vibrant artwork in Paris, Boston, New York, Seattle, and elsewhere. Born to former Whitman College Dean Dr. Paul Jackson and...

David Dean Locati, 86, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Despite the challenges of the illness, he never lost his sense of humor, his graciousness, or his deep respect for those who cared for him.

Dave was born on September 17, 1939, in Walla Walla, Washington, to...

Norman took his final trip on Saturday, December 6, 2025. We can't imagine the adventures awaiting him in his new heavenly home.

He was born on October 3, 1929, to Edwin and Mildred (Johnson) Reinhardt at St. Mary's Hospital in Walla Walla, WA. Norman's sister, Shirley, completed the family four years later.

He...

Nancy (Schmitz) Rasmussen was born in Missoula, Montana to Clement and Marie Schmitz. Both of her parents grew up in Montana and her father worked as an electrical engineer for Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Her father's job forced the family to move between Missoula and Helena several times until they finally...

Michelle (Crawford) Lozier, 54, of Port Orchard, WA, died November 14, 2025 at home after a 20-month battle with cancer. She demonstrated grace, compassion and strength throughout that fight, despite the numerous shocks and setbacks as the disease progressed.

She was born on July 15, 1971, to Gerald (Skip) and...

On October 12 at 10:13 PM in the half-light of a waning gibbous moon, as the wild beasts of the desert met with the jackals, and the satyr cried to his fellow, and Lilith the night-monster settled to find for herself a place to rest, sages standing in God's holy fire gathered Rick Bradstreet into the artifice of...

Jane Coronado passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, Friday, November 7, 2025. Jane was born to Marcos and Catalina (Arevalo) Coronado in Walla Walla, WA, on April 22, 1966, Jane was the second youngest of twelve children.

Jane was deeply committed to her future and her career. She began working at...

Ronald J. Cantrell, 82, of Walla Walla, WA, died October 20th, 2025.

He was born March 18th, 1943, to Loraine, "Gee Gee", and Edward Cantrell.

He was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad from the time he was 18 until he retired in 2003. In 1963 he was married to Irene "Landoni" Cantrell; they had 3 children,...

Mary Jo Beck, of Odd Fellows Assisted Living, passed away October 31, 2025, at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. She was born on May 30, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was the second of four daughters born to Louis and Swannee Beck.

Mary Jo attended Walla Walla public schools, Louisiana...

Leslie Vernon Jasper (82) passed away from Lymphoma on November 13, 2025 at Providence Hospital in Walla Walla, Washington. Born January 11, 1943 to Vernon Leslie Oaks and Pauline Huss Oaks, he was later adopted by his stepfather Thomas Jasper.

Les was a graduate of Walla Walla High School (1961) and Central...