Penny Rae Gilchrist Obituary
The passing of Penny Rae Gilchrist of Steptoe, Washington occurred on July 9, 2026. Penny, born on March 8, 1940 in Spirit Lake, Idaho, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her mother Wanda Lewis. She is survived by: her husband Gerald Gilchrist; her daughter Penny; her siblings, Robert Lewis (Bobby), Patty Franklin, Johnny Lewis, Linda Marlow and William Upshaw; her children, Terry Gilchrist, Karen Lathrop, David Gilchrist (Sue) and Susan Recob (Craig); her brother Mike Upshaw; her half-sister Gracie Willmorth; Robert. She is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Donations can be made to the Colfax Jr Rodeo association or the Palouse Empire Rodeo queen program in Penny's honor, care of Diana Moser.
