One summer, as I took an archaeological field school with Dr. Pat Lubinski at CWU, the class took spears and a spearthrower (archaeologists call it an atlatl) to a large open field near the CHCI building and began to practice hurling the spears. Suddenly, an assistant from CHCI rushed outside, pleading for us to stop, as the spears had frightened the chimpanzees. Washoe, dear friend, please understand we didn’t mean any harm.
I offer my thoughts and prayers to Washoe’s family, and especially to those whose hearts she has touched over the years. Live free, Washoe, and take care…
Agnes F. Castronuevo
Washoe passed away on October 30, 2007 at the age of 42 at Central Washington University surrounded by family. She is survived by Tatu, Dar, Loulis, and Debbi and Roger Fouts, and countless members of her primate family...
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