Justin 'Dusty' Reno October 15, 1916 – October 9, 2016

Justin “Dusty” Reno, age 99, of Othello, Wash., passed away Oct. 9, 2016, at Avalon Care Center. He was born in Circle, Mont., on Oct. 15, 1916. Dusty graduated from a small schoolhouse in Circle.

He was married to B. Frances (Reilly) Larson on Jan. 25, 1963, in Post Falls, Idaho. Dusty and Frances had six children between the two of them, and they enjoyed nearly 50 years of marriage. Frances passed away Oct. 14, 2012.

Dusty was a carpenter and he served with the Army/Air Force in England during World War II as a staff sergeant. He was one of the original founders of the Othello Rodeo, and was a member of the Adams Country Sheriff’s Posse, but his primary passion was for his friends and family. He will be missed.

He was survived by children: Yvonne Calavan of Seattle, Wash., Norma Tillotson of Hoquiam, Wash., Nels (Marilyn) Larson of Othello, Wash., Richard Reno of Othello, Wash. and Robert (Shana) Reno of Springfield, Ore. Dusty also leaves 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren to cherish his loving memory. He his preceded in death by his wife Barbara Frances Reno, parents Gilbert and Emma (Erickson) Reno, daughter Karen Larson and siblings, Agnes Cada, Homer “Stub” Reno, and Ray Reno.

In accordance with Dusty’s wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Othello Rodeo Association, P.O. Box 49, Othello, WA 99344. To leave an online condolence to the family, please visit our website at www.stevensfc.com.