The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Edward J. Faure, 95, long-time resident of Washtucna and Ritzville died Feb. 5, 2021. Edward was born April 22, 1925, the son of French immigrant Edouard Faure and Anna (Davin) Faure of Walla Walla. His earliest years were spent on his family’s ranch in Marengo, attending a one room school house reached by horse and buggy. His family later moved to Ritzville where he competed in track and field events, football, 4-H and FFA competitions earning many awards in sheep showmanship, and judging. At the young age of 16, he was in charge of getting railroad cars full of his father's sheep to...