Dennis H. DeFord

Dennis Hartley DeFord, 76, died Jan. 17 at home in Kennewick.

He was born in Walla Walla and lived in the Tri-City area for 40 years.

He was a retired historian for the Department of Energy.

Hillcrest Memorial Center, Kennewick, is in charge of arrangements.

This story was originally published January 18, 2016 at 5:16 PM with the headline "Dennis H. DeFord."