Category: In Memoriam

EWU is saddened to report that EWU retiree Bill Smithpeters passed away on June 28, 2025. Smithpeters worked in PEHR and was the head coach of EWU’s women’s basketball team. He arrived at Eastern in 1979 and retired in 1994 after 15 years of service.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on…

Alexander “Alex” F. Schilt, PhD, died earlier this month at 84 years of age.

Roper worked at Eastern for nearly 50 years.

The university is saddened to report the loss of Allen Guzman. Guzman, who worked for Instructional Technology & Web Services in Huston Hall, was hired in May of 2023 and died in February of 2025. We extend our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at EWU.

The longtime faculty member and chair of the Communication Studies Department made a difference for students and colleagues across campus.

Davis was recognized as a senior lecturer emeritus in 2023.

Trulove made a positive impact for students as a professor of economics, while also serving as the mayor of Cheney for five terms.

The beloved emeritus professor discovered an ancient aquatic invertebrate.

As a professor, writer, and champion of Native American studies, she made a lasting impact at Eastern and across the nation.

Eastern Washington University has been notified of the death of retiree Martha (Marti) Brzoska on Feb. 27. She came to EWU in 1985 as a faculty member in the Art department and transitioned to an administrative position in 1988 as an academic advisor in General Undergraduate Advising. Brzoska retired from Eastern July 1, 2010.  She…