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

The Lord unexpectedly saw fit to call the soul of Edward D. Bartlett back to heaven on Feb. 16, 2022. Ed was born on Sept. 10, 1958, to Florence and Percy Bartlett in Wadena, Minn.

He was the youngest of four children and the only boy. Moving to Wash. at an early age, he grew up in and around Puyallup. As an adult, he lived in various parts of Wash., to include Parkland, Tacoma, Puyallup, Springdale, Yelm, Spokane Valley, and finally in Washtucna.

Known by most as either Dad, Grumpa, or Ed, he touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. Those lucky enough to be in his life knew tha...