Dean Wright Loney passed away April 30, 2002, after a long and valiant battle with colon/liver cancer and kidney failure.

He was born in Walla Walla on September 5, 1922, and spent his early years on a wheat farm with his parents, Charles and Hazel. He served in World War II, and upon his return attended Whitman College going on to graduate from law school at the University of Washington.

He was married 57 years to G. G. who passed away December 10, 2000. They came to the Tri-Cities in 1949 when Dean joined the law firm of Moulton, Powell and Guess, practicing law for 30 years with many attorneys who are still active in their own firms in the Tri-Cities today.

Dean is survived by his son, Terry and his wife, Katherine, grandchildren, Lincoln and Stephanie Loney, Poulsbo, WA, Angela and Dan Butler, Walla Walla, WA, and six great grandchildren, Abby, Daniel, Ellie, Bailee, Chloe and Stephen.

A private graveside service will be officiated by grandson, Pastor Lincoln Loney at Mt. View Cemetery in Walla Walla. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave. Kennewick, WA 99336 or Tri-Cities Kidney Center, 552 N. Colorado, Kennewick, WA 99336.