Fernie Coe, 76, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away on October 19, 2025, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

She was born on August 31, 1949, in Oliver, British Columbia, to Gus and Helen Bauder.

Fernie was a beloved mother and grandmother. Over the years, she enjoyed growing an extensive garden and selling her produce in addition to working on their family orchard while raising her sons. She also enjoyed a fulfilling career with U.S. Bank and later worked for the City of Tonasket. After her Multiple Myeloma diagnosis in 2003, Fernie had an autologous stem cell transplant and needed to retire. Beating all the doctors’ predictions, she continued to live a full life.  In 2012, she moved to Kennewick, WA where she was a dedicated volunteer with Friends of the Library and deeply passionate about helping them raise money through their book sales and finding ways to inspire a love of reading in children. In 2021, She successfully fought both skin cancer and breast cancer. In 2024, she was diagnosed once again with cancer and continued to fight hard.

She will be remembered for her strong convictions, her passions for reading, gardening, slot machines and conservative politics.

Fernie is survived by her son Ryan, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Garrett, Kenzie, Tate; son Aaron, his significant other Kateen Solberg and grandchildren Karsen and Savannah. She is also survived by her sister Elaine Provost, brother Don Bauder, and many nieces and nephews. Fernie was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, November 22, at 2:00 p.m. at the Union Branch of the Mid-Columbia Library.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mid-Columbia Friends of the Library in Fernie’s memory.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their love and support during this difficult time.