Edwin Burnace White

Edwin Burnace White, 87, longtime resident of Washtucna and beloved father and husband, passed away on July 11, 2021 at the Whitman Hospital in Colfax. Edwin was born in Nunn, Colorado on Sept. 17, 1933 to Oscar and Rose White.

Ed grew up there and attended school in Evans, Colo. He later met the love of his life, Erla, at a Greyhound bus depot. They were married on Oct. 9, 1958, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They made their home in Washtucna in 1981 and created a beautiful family. They had 4 children together; Cliff, Cindy, Terina, and Brandn. He was a horse trainer for 40 years, training over 7,000 head in his time. He was also a longhorn cattle rancher and radioed often, riding saddle bronc, bareback, and bull.

Ed served his country with pride in the Navy during the Korean War from 1950 to 1954. He was also an artist, specializing in free hand drawing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Rose, and 13 siblings. Edwin is survived by his wife, Erla, in Washtucna, their four children; Cliff White of Washtucna, Wash., Cindy Lee Andrews of Troutcreek, Mont., Terina Rose Adams of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and Brandn Earl White of Ritzville, Wash. Cremation has been held. On-line guest book is at http://www.bruningfuneralhome.com.

– Bruning Funeral Home of Colfax is caring for the family.