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Norman D. Easterly, 75, of Grand Coulee, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, in his home. His wife Daveline was by his side at his time of death. Mr. Easterly had been sick for the past nine years. There will be no local services held per Mr. Easterly’s request. He will be laid to rest in Marion, Ill., with a graveside service at a later date.... Full story
Frank Ward passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the age of 72. Frank was born in Delano, Calif., in 1941 and lived many places until moving to Coulee Dam in 2001, where he especially enjoyed gardening and hiking. Frank is survived by his wife Gayle; son Frank and daughters Phoebe and Heidi. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 14, starting at 2 p.m., at the home of David and Bonnie Schmidt, 209 Columbia in Coulee Dam, Wash. Please join us in a celebration of... Full story
Katherin Anna (Sherling, Sutton) Tracy peacefully passed on Friday, May 30, 2014, at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. Katherin was born in Oroville, Washington on July 10, 1919, to Ernest and Emma Sherling of Molson. It was in the Highlands that Kay spent her younger years and started school at Lone Star on Mary Ann Creek, traveling to and from by horseback. By third grade the Sherling family moved into Molson to be closer to school. During the Depression the family moved to the valley... Full story
Robert Kistler Rowe passed away May 29, 2014. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday June 14, 2014 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Grand Coulee, with a graveside service at Spring Canyon Cemetery to follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Spokane Shriners Hospital for children. El Katif Shriners 1108 W. Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington.... Full story
Donald N. (Don) Hope passed away quietly at an assisted living facility in Moses Lake on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the age of 93. Don was born in Spokane, Wash.,on January 21, 1921 to Charles and Helen Hope. Don was inducted into the Army on July 9, 1942, and honorably discharged on November 7, 1945. Don was a member of the US Army Air Corps and served in Italy and North Africa. A portion of this service he had the privilege of acting as Major General Jimmy Doolittle's driver. Upon Don's... Full story
Sylvia Ann Wiese of Vader, was called home by the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born to the late Bill and Lucy Raynor, June 10, 1940, in Tarboro, N.C. Sylvia was preceded in death by her son Timothy Wiese. She is survived by her husband Fred Wiese, of 55 years, daughters Tami and Teresa, son-in-law David and daughter-in-law Susan; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three siblings. Sylvia returned to school and worked in the medical field when their children were grown. She enjoyed traveling the states with her husband in... Full story
Robert Kistler Rowe passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born in Glen Alpine, North Carolina on February 8, 1922. He attended the Glen Alpine School District and served in the United States Army from October 1942 through September 1945. Robert married Betty Bigham in October 1946. Moving to Ephrata, then to Quincy in 1946, and finally making their home in Electric City in 1964. Robert worked for the USBR, retiring in 1977. He also worked for L and M Dumping and Mt. Tolman. Robert was a... Full story
Frank Ward, of Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. An obituary will appear in next week’s issue. If service arrangements are made in the interim, they will be published in The Star Online at grandcoulee.com.... Full story
Lela (Ross) Monteith, 88, peacefully left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Lela Joy Ross was born December 6, 1925, in Caldwell, Idaho. She graduated from Parma High School, Idaho in 1944. Lela took her nurses training in Nampa, Idaho, graduated from Northwest Nazarene College and earned her Registered Nursing Degree. Lela married her college sweetheart Wayne Mervin Monteith, on November 8, 1948. She worked at various nursing jobs in Central Washington. In 1988... Full story
Rachel Rounds, 62, was born on June 28th, 1951 to Roman Sr. and Lillian "Nellie" Antioquia in Seattle, Washington. She went to meet her Lord Jesus and reunite with her beloved Michael Thursday morning, May 15, 2014 from Grand Coulee, Washington. She was preceded in death by the passing of both of her parents, her husband Michael Rounds I, and siblings Rio Antioquia, Trinidad Cadiente, George Antioquia and Roman Antioquia Jr. She is survived by siblings Liz Howard (Glenn), Clay Antioquia (Pat),... Full story
Anthony R. "Tony" Esquivel, age 62, a resident of the Tekoa Retirement Apartments, passed away Thursday morning, May 1, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born September 4, 1951, at Sacramento, Calif., to Mike P. and Helen Marie (Marinoff) Esquivel. He was raised in the Sacramento area and attended schools there. Tony later attended Evergreen State College in Washington. Tony married Sharon L. Maracle on May 14, 1977, in New York State, and the couple were married for nearly 37... Full story
Mary Louise Tylor, 62, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington. Born into the Republic, Washington home of Bill and Louise Kennedy on August 26, 1951; Mary married David Tylor in Roslyn, Washington on July 15, 1978. Mary served as a Kitchen Manager with the Kirkland, Washington Public School System before an unfortunate injury forced her early retirement. Mary enjoyed gardening but her two greatest joys in life were cooking really good food... Full story
Sylvia Ann Wiese of Vader, was called home by the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born to the late Bill and Lucy Raynor, June 10, 1940, in Tarboro, N.C. Sylvia was preceded in death by her son Timothy Wiese. She is survived by her husband Fred Wiese of 55 years; daughters Tami and Teresa, son-in-law David and daughter-in-law Susan; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three siblings. Sylvia returned to school and worked in the medical field when their children were grown. She enjoyed traveling the states with her husband in... Full story
Al Newkirk of Electric City, WA peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington with family by his side. Al joined Verna "Marie" Newkirk his beloved spouse who predeceased him in 2011 following 66 years of marriage. Born into the Bridgeport, Nebraska home of Allen Martin and Betsy "Bessie" Brines- Newkirk on September 30, 1923, Al joined the US Navy following graduation from high school, serving during World War...
Donagene Williams 64, died surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday evening, May 7, 2014 in Wenatchee, Washington's Central Washington Hospital. Donagene was born December 28, 1949, into the Nespelem, Washington home of Elijah and Annie Weipah-Williams. A faithful member of the Catholic Church and Seven Drums, she was proud of her heritage as a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. She loved participating in Pow-wows, attending local sporting events and especially spending time with her... Full story
A Celebration of Life will be held for John Klobucher on Saturday, May 24, 2014, which would have been his 94th birthday. An informal celebration will be held at the home in Electric City from 2-4 p.m. All his friends and neighbors are invited to grab their lawn chairs and stop by to share some great stories about his life.... Full story
Andrew "Andy" Gua, 81, died the afternoon of Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. He was born November 28, 1932, into the Nespelem, Wash., home of Antoine and Mary Jo Gua, Andy belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. He had worked as a logger and as an administrator with Tribal Government. He enjoyed all games of chance including stick games and poker, as well as reading westerns, especially Louie L'Amour, but he especially enjoyed just dropping in on family... Full story
Gina J. Aldrich passed away on Wednesday, Apr. 30, 2014, after complications following surgery for a rare form of abdominal cancer. Gina was born in Penticton, B.C., to George and Sophie Marchand on September 23, 1947. She was their first daughter together, but George Marchand's ninth child out of 13. Gina left home after graduating high school and moved to the coast where she married and had a daughter, Ti. The marriage was brief and after the divorce, she traveled to live in Seattle, Oroville,... Full story
Bert lived a full, active life filled with family and friends. He was known for his gregarious friendly nature; speaking to everyone he met, judging none. He was a devoted husband and father. Helen, his wife of 68 years, and their four children were the center of his life. Bert was the eldest son of Alfred and Colby Johnson, born in Sebeka, Minn. In 1941, he joined the Army Air Corps and served in the 320th Bomb Group B-26 Marauder. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and six Bronze Stars while flying 50 missions as a Top Turret Radio... Full story
Charles "Chuck" Hanke 63, of Grand Coulee, Wash., passed away Monday, Apr. 28, 2014, in Spokane, Wash., with his family by his side. Chuck was born in Seattle to Al Hanke and Marylou Kelley on February 18, 1951. Chuck along with his wife, Janet, are the owners of Electric City Bar and Grill. He leaves behind his wife Janet and children: Crystal (Jeremy) Comer of Edmonds, Wash., Colleen (Mike) Olds of Anchorage, Alaska; stepchildren Connie (BJ) Tuetken of Wilson Creek, Wash., Lisa (Denny)... Full story
Nancy Camp, 60 of Omak, Wash., passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Wenatchee Wash. A celebration of Nancy's life was held on Friday, Apr. 11, 2014, at the Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee. Nancy was born in Florence, Ore., to Donald and Anita Camp on October 14, 1953. Nancy earned her AA degree from Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Wash. From there, she went on to have a successful 17 year career with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Civilian Employee). Her job provided her the... Full story
Funeral services for Leonard Holt, Sr. (Buster) of Elmer City will be held on this Thursday and Friday, April 24 and 25, at the Omak Catholic Longhouse. Buster was born on July 29, 1929, at Monse, Wash., and died on Thursday, Apr. 17, at the Coulee Medical Center. Rosary will be at 7 p.m., on Thursday and military funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday with a dinner to follow. Buster will be buried at the Holt Cemetery in Okanogan, Washington.... Full story
Bert lived a full, active life filled with family and friends. He was known for his gregarious friendly nature; speaking to everyone he met, judging none. He was a devoted husband and father. Helen, his wife of 68 years, and their four children were the center of his life. Bert was the eldest son of Alfred and Colby Johnson, born in Sebeka, Minn. In 1941, he joined the Army Air Corps and served in the 320th Bomb Group B-26 Marauder. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and six Bronze Stars while flying 50 missions as a Top Turret Radio... Full story
Melinda Lorraine Fields passed away peacefully at her home in Electric City, WA at the age of 55. She was born on July 21, 1958, to Merle and Lucille Diseth in Spokane, Wash. She worked a variety of jobs during her career, most currently as a teller at Coulee Dam Credit Union. Melinda enjoyed entertaining family and friends, reading and may be best known for her fabulous potato salad. She was loved by everyone who knew her, and will be missed. Melinda is survived by her husband, Gene Fields;... Full story
Jeannie Redthunder Moon's headstone setting will be held this Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m., at Chief Joseph Cemetery. A dinner and giveaway will follow at the Nespelem Longhouse. Jeannie passed away July 25, 2013.... Full story