Keith Connell

Keith Connell died at the age of 93 on Monday, Oct. 15, at his home in Benge.

He was born nearby on Dec. 26, 1919, to Frank and Zona (Morgan) Connell and farmed his entire life in the area. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII in dangerous work involving unexploded bombs.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Zona; brother, Lloyd Connell; and a nephew, Mick Connell.

He is survived by sister-in-law, Kay Connell of Ritzville; three nieces, J’Roi (Dave) Reynolds, Maryland, Jody (Aaron) Davis of Livingston, Mont., Coco (John) Daley of Benge-Washtucna; great-nieces and nephews, Jared Nort...