Obituary: Mc Collum, Bert A.

MC COLLUM, Bert A. Bert A. Mc Collum was born July 31, 1943, in St. Ignatius, MT.

He died November 2, 2015, in Spokane, WA.

After graduation from St. Ignatius High School in 1961, he worked locally.

Later, he attended and graduated from Big Sky Barber College in Missoula.

In the early 1980’s, he moved to Spokane to be with his life partner, Randy.

Bert worked as a barber at Dan’s Barber Shop until his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Roy Mc Collum; his brothers Roger and Dan; sister Florence Lockwood; his life partner, Randy Merrill; and his friends Ron Plouffe and Brian Baer.

He is survived by brother Gary (Jan); sister Marie (Marvin) Taber; nieces and nephews; special friends Carol Plouffe and her children: Bruce Overbeck, Gaylon Hughes, Helen Baer and son; and many friends and co-workers.

At Bert’s request, there will be no services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.