Dean M Durfee of Quincy, WA passed away January 4, 2016. He was 81 years old. He was born November 3, 1935 in Almo, Idaho to Ralph and Kturah Durfee. He attended schools in the Rupert, Idaho area.

He married Anne Lemke on July 10, 1957 in Elko, Nevada. They moved to the Quincy area in 1965 where Dean worked in the agricultural field for many years.

Dean enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, playing horseshoes, cards and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Anne, their three children, Ray and Carrie Durfee of Creston, WA, Gary and Barb Durfee of Ephrata, WA
and Janice and Wes Stephens of Ephrata, WA.
He is survived by 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

His is survived by two sisters Nona and Wanda and five brothers, Lonnie, his twin brother Dennie, Cliff, Bill and Eldon, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Thelma, Rhoda, Barbara and Cleo.

A celebration of life service will be held Saturday January 7, 2016 at 11:00 am at Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel in Quincy, WA.

Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guestbook at www.scharbachs.com Scharbach’s Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, WA is assisting the family with arrangements.