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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
Eric Clinton Clark was born December 5, 1969, and entered to rest on Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2014. He attended Omak School, K-12, graduating in 1988 from Omak High School. He was active in sports playing basketball, baseball and football. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and family gatherings. He was a avid guitar player. He played in different bands in Coulee Dam and Spokane area. He enjoyed cooking shows and loved to cook, especially barbecuing. He attended Spokane Falls Community College,... Full story
Memorial services for Nancy Camp will be held Friday, Apr. 11, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee. She is survived by her children: Donnita (Beagle) Benson and Jamie, Jason and Justin Beagle. Nancy passed away March 22, 2014 in Wenatchee.... Full story
Eric Clinton Clark was born December 5, 1969, and entered to rest on Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2014. He attended Omak School K-12 graduating in 1988 from Omak High School. He was active in sports playing basketball, baseball and football. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and family gatherings. He was a avid guitar player. He played in different bands in Coulee Dam and Spokane area. He enjoyed cooking shows and loved to cook, especially barbecuing. He attended Spokane Falls Community College,...
Betty Lou Grandorff, 83, went to meet her Lord Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2014, from Grand Coulee, Washington. Betty Lou was born June 27, 1930, into the Grand Island, Nebraska home of Alfred and Mary E. Grandorff. A faithful member of the Zion Lutheran Church family of Grand Coulee for many years, Betty Lou worked for and retired after fourteen years with the National Park Service in Grand Coulee. Betty Lou loved reading her Bible, enjoyed writing letters to her many friends and her... Full story
Graveside services will be held for Kathie Bise on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A potluck will follow at the Grand Coulee Fire Hall. Mrs. Bise passed away December 14, 2013.... Full story
Cynthia Lynn (Cindy) Callaway was born in Fargo, N.D., on May 5, 1955, the daughter of Jean and Marlin Newnam. She was raised and educated in Montana and Idaho. Cindy lived in Nampa, Idaho, until moving to Seattle in the late 1970s. She enjoyed making craft items and writing poetry. One of her poems was published in a small local paper. She married L.J. Callaway on December 20, 2000. They had been separated for several years. Cindy moved to Electric City in 2009, to live with her father. She... Full story
Leslie Sisco, Sr., age 80, of Spokane, Washington, passed away March 22, 2014 surrounded by family. He was born April 13, 1933, in Hugo, Oklahoma, the son of late Virgil and Cora Sisco. He is survived by 8 of his siblings and his wife Lela. He is survived by his children, Leslie Jr., Mitzi, and 7 stepchildren as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He entered in to active duty with the US Navy in 1951, and was in the Naval Reserve until 1959. He began his career as a power plant operator in 1964 in California. In 1974, he... Full story
Betty Lou Grandorff, 83, died Sunday, March 23, 2014, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, April 5, 2014 in the Zion Lutheran Church of Grand Coulee. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is honored to be serving Betty Lou's family.... Full story
Graveside services will be held for Kathie Bise on Saturday, April 5, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A potluck will follow at the Grand Coulee Fire Hall. Mrs. Bise passed away December 14, 2013.... Full story
Clifford Wayne "Cliff" Avey, 86, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014, in Moses Lake, Wash.. Born February 28, 1928, into the Leavenworth, Wash., home of Clifford E. and Violet H. Avey. Cliff served with the United States Army during World War II, before being honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. On November 22, 1959, Cliff married Phyllis Jean Degn in Coulee Dam's Little LDS Chapel at Walnut and Yucca. A former member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Eagles #5077, Elks and Electric City... Full story
Phyllis Irene Williams, 81, born December 15, 1932, into the Miles City, Mont., home of Walter and Ingrid Wight, died Friday, March 7, 2014, at her Grand Coulee, Wash., home. Phyllis married Leland A. Williams September 6, 1951, and was a voracious reader who loved her work as librarian and business manager for the Nespelem School District and Grand Coulee Library, as well as serving as City Clerk at Nespelem City Hall. A skilled quilter - Phyllis was well known for her ability in sewing and... Full story
Gary Crosby, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2014, with family at his side. He was born in Seattle on September 11, 1942, to Ervin and Pearl Crosby. He graduated from Edmonds High in 1961, and went to work in retail. In 1966 he joined the Elevator Constructors Local 19, during his years in the elevator trade he had worked for Western, Alaska Pacific, U.S. Elevator, and Schindler. From 1987 to 1992 he had his own company BJ Elevator in Grand Coulee, where he had the... Full story
Richard Allen Thoren, son of Donald and Jean Thoren of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Spokane, Wash. He was 64. He is survived by his brother Terry Thoren, children: Laura Thoren and Patrick Thoren, three grandchildren, two nieces and numerous cousins. During school he excelled in track, basketball and academics, later becoming Valedictorian of Coulee Dam High School class of 1968. He attended EWU, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology.... Full story
Lorena Mae Williams went to be with her Lord and Savior in Page, Ariz., on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at the age of 78. Born on August 31, 1935, in Drumright, Okla., she was one of nine children born to Jesse and Bertha White. Lorena lived all of her childhood in Drumright until her marriage to her husband Donald Williams, May, 1953. They were married 29 years until his death in 1982. Throughout her life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and recently great-great-grandmother she... Full story
Charles S. (Stan) Yirak was born on June 9, 1924, to Charles J. and Marie R. (Risch) Yirak in Ouray, Colo., and passed away Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2014, in Liberty Lake, Wash. Stan was married to Betty Wynes on April 20, 1945 and to this union six children were born: Liz Young, Dave (Carol) Yirak, Joan (Mike) Zimbelman, Alan (Stacy) Yirak, Jim (Young) Yirak and Paul (Keri) Yirak. Stan served in the US Navy and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for most of his life which brought him to this area... Full story
Donald C. "Don" Seaver, 88, was born August 15, 1925, in Niagara Falls, New York, to Clair W. and Harriet R. Seaver of Thorold, Ontario, Canada and died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, in Nespelem, Washington. Don spent his childhood moving about Canada with his father's work in the Ontario towns of Windle Village, Thorold South, Niagara Falls and Saint Catherines; then in 1938 to the north shore of the St. Lawrence River and the community of Baie Comeau in Quebec, Canada whose only access was by boat... Full story
Edward "Wayne" Boyd (62) expert roper, finisher, shoer and rider of horses, was surrounded by his loving family when he departed this earth Wednesday morning, Feb. 19, 2014, on his final ride from Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash., following a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born March 30, 1951, at the Inchelium, Wash., home of his parents William "Bill" and Matilda Seymour-Boyd. A lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nespelem, Wash., Wayne was a deeply... Full story