Ernest L. Bunch of Moscow died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Kindred Health Care - Aspen Park in Moscow. He was 89.
Ernie was born July 2, 1924, at the family home near Palouse, Wash., to John and Bertha (Curtis) Bunch.
He attended school at Grinnell and Palouse.
On Feb. 21, 1942, he married Beatrice F. Rothwell in Moscow.
He served his country proudly during World War II in the Army, earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts and numerous other awards.
After the war, Ernie worked as an auto mechanic prior to working for Washington State University in the maintenance department retiring in 1975.
Ernie was an active member of the Eagles and Moose organizations, American Legion, Good Sam RV Club, the Sheriff's Posse, and was instrumental in starting both the Hunters Education and the Friendly Neighbors organizations.
He enjoyed playing with the Old Time Fiddlers, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ernie was preceded in death by a son, Leonard; wife, Beatrice; brothers Elmer, Herbert, Guy, and Lee; and sisters Hazel, Florence, Mary, Goldie, and Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Ernie's memory be made to the Friendly Neighbors of Moscow, the American Cancer Society, or the Old Time Fiddlers.
Moscow Pullman Daily News
Ernie was born July 2, 1924, at the family home near Palouse, Wash., to John and Bertha (Curtis) Bunch.
He attended school at Grinnell and Palouse.
On Feb. 21, 1942, he married Beatrice F. Rothwell in Moscow.
He served his country proudly during World War II in the Army, earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts and numerous other awards.
After the war, Ernie worked as an auto mechanic prior to working for Washington State University in the maintenance department retiring in 1975.
Ernie was an active member of the Eagles and Moose organizations, American Legion, Good Sam RV Club, the Sheriff's Posse, and was instrumental in starting both the Hunters Education and the Friendly Neighbors organizations.
He enjoyed playing with the Old Time Fiddlers, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ernie was preceded in death by a son, Leonard; wife, Beatrice; brothers Elmer, Herbert, Guy, and Lee; and sisters Hazel, Florence, Mary, Goldie, and Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Ernie's memory be made to the Friendly Neighbors of Moscow, the American Cancer Society, or the Old Time Fiddlers.
Moscow Pullman Daily News
Ernest L. Bunch of Moscow died Friday, March 28, 2014, at Kindred Health Care - Aspen Park in Moscow. He was 89.
Ernie was born July 2, 1924, at the family home near Palouse, Wash., to John and Bertha (Curtis) Bunch.
He attended school at Grinnell and Palouse.
On Feb. 21, 1942, he married Beatrice F. Rothwell in Moscow.
He served his country proudly during World War II in the Army, earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts and numerous other awards.
After the war, Ernie worked as an auto mechanic prior to working for Washington State University in the maintenance department retiring in 1975.
Ernie was an active member of the Eagles and Moose organizations, American Legion, Good Sam RV Club, the Sheriff's Posse, and was instrumental in starting both the Hunters Education and the Friendly Neighbors organizations.
He enjoyed playing with the Old Time Fiddlers, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ernie was preceded in death by a son, Leonard; wife, Beatrice; brothers Elmer, Herbert, Guy, and Lee; and sisters Hazel, Florence, Mary, Goldie, and Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Ernie's memory be made to the Friendly Neighbors of Moscow, the American Cancer Society, or the Old Time Fiddlers.
Moscow Pullman Daily News
Ernie was born July 2, 1924, at the family home near Palouse, Wash., to John and Bertha (Curtis) Bunch.
He attended school at Grinnell and Palouse.
On Feb. 21, 1942, he married Beatrice F. Rothwell in Moscow.
He served his country proudly during World War II in the Army, earning a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts and numerous other awards.
After the war, Ernie worked as an auto mechanic prior to working for Washington State University in the maintenance department retiring in 1975.
Ernie was an active member of the Eagles and Moose organizations, American Legion, Good Sam RV Club, the Sheriff's Posse, and was instrumental in starting both the Hunters Education and the Friendly Neighbors organizations.
He enjoyed playing with the Old Time Fiddlers, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family.
He is survived by his daughters, grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Ernie was preceded in death by a son, Leonard; wife, Beatrice; brothers Elmer, Herbert, Guy, and Lee; and sisters Hazel, Florence, Mary, Goldie, and Gladys.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Ernie's memory be made to the Friendly Neighbors of Moscow, the American Cancer Society, or the Old Time Fiddlers.
Moscow Pullman Daily News
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