Gregory G. Click

Gregory G. Click, 67, longtime resident of Ephrata, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Columbia Basin Hospital, after an extended illness.

Greg was born in Yakima, Wash., on April 13, 1941, to Walter L. and Elizabeth C. Click. He started developing leadership skills early in life. His parents became 4-H leaders and encouraged his participation in various projects, where he developed confidence and skills. As he entered high school, Greg moved into the FFA organization and was very active.

Among his FFA accomplishments, he served as president of the local chapter in his junior year and later represented the state of Washington at the national FFA speaking contest held in Kansas City, Mo. In other school activities he was active in debate and student government. Outside of school, Greg was talented in piano-playing and organized his own band that played at local events.

After graduating from Ephrata High School, Greg entered Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., where he became a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. He obtained a bachelor’s degree from the College of Liberal Arts in speech and communication. Greg continued his interest in student government and served as student body president during his senior year. After graduation in 1963, Greg started his career in radio broadcasting when he got his first job at KHQ in Spokane.

Later, he moved to Seattle and worked as farm news director for KOMO radio and TV for three years. After that, he worked for three years with Northwest Cablevision, which was building a small TV studio. Greg returned to Ephrata and managed KULE radio station before leaving that opportunity to help out with his family’s property holdings. As Greg’s health declined, he retired early and led a quieter lifestyle.

Greg was preceded in death by his father, Walter L. Click of Ephrata, in 1985, and his mother, Elizabeth C. Click of Ephrata, in 1995.

Survivors include his sister, Sandra Brisbon in Quincy, and two nephews, Rhan Eastling in New York City and Walter Brisbon in Grants Pass, Ore., and several cousins, Oliver and Patricia Click and their son Rocky Click of Soap Lake, David Click of Camp Hill, Pa., Ida Beth Rile of Spokane, and Barbara Skalbeck and Doug Click of Portland, Ore.

There will be a private family burial at the Ephrata Cemetery where his body will be laid to rest next to his parents. A memorial service is planned at Nicholes Funeral Home in Ephrata on Friday at 2 p.m.

Greg’s passion for radio broadcasting and the field of communications and his love of WSU inspired him to set aside funds from his estate to go to WSU’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication to be used for equipment purchases. He invites you, if you are so moved, in lieu of flowers to contribute to this fund. Any interest, people can contact his sister Sandra at 509-787-2880 for more information.