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Glenn Dee Stauffer, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2013. He was born on May 24, 1942, to Alvin Godfrey Stauffer and Rachel Della Rindlisbacher in Ogden, Utah. Glenn graduated from Weber High School in 1960 after which he attended Weber State College. In 1966 Glenn enlisted in the Army Reserves from which he retired after 22 years of active service. He remained on the active retired list for another 10 years. He married Deborah (Debbie) Mae Ludwig on December 9, 1966. Glenn and Debbie... Full story
A “celebration of life” for Daniel McDermott is planned for Saturday, June 22, in two parts: • A 9 a.m. memorial hike up Steamboat Rock, and • A 5 p.m. celebration at the Banks Lake Golf Course.... Full story
Calvin R. Winstead Services for Calvin R. Winstead will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 1 p.m., at the Strate Funeral Home Chapel in Grand Coulee. Mr. Winstead passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013, at his home. A complete obituary will be in next week’s issue. In lieu of gifts, the family requests donations be made the the Care and Share Food Bank, Grand Coulee, WA 99133... Full story
Brandon Tyler Ricks aka: “B”, “Bran”&”Rock-n-Roll Ricks”(26) began his earthly journey in Burien, Wash., January 9, 1987, and tragically departed us much too soon from Fife, Wash., on Sunday, June 2, 2013. At three years of age, Brandon moved with his family from Seattle to the Grand Coulee area, attending school there from pre-school through Lake Roosevelt High School. There he played football and basketball and excelled as a wrestler. Brandon’s high school years will be remembered fo... Full story
Funeral Mass for Robert F. Lehto will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2013, a St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. Mr. Lehto passed away on Good Friday, March 29, 2013. He will be interred in the family plot in Spring Canyon Cemetery. He leaves behind his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.... Full story
Family and friends are invited to join us for an informal memorial gathering for Phyllis Sears, at McGinnis Lake Saturday, June 29, at 2 p.m. She passed away to join her father Perry, mother Ella, brother Bud, and sister Betty on October 16, 2012, just two weeks and two days short of her 92nd birthday. Phyllis was the first child of five born to Perry H. Brooks and Ella (Swayze) Brooks on the Colville Indian Reservation. She graduated a straight A+ student from high school as their Valedictorian, and shortly thereafter, in 1939, she married... Full story
Carol Lynn Steffens, 62, a resident of Electric City passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born March 28, 1951, to Melvin and Eileen Cooper of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Carol married Bob Steffens in November of 1969 and had two children Jon and Kerri. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Steffens, her father Melvin Cooper and brother Steve Cooper. She is survived by her two children Jon (Kathryn) Steffens of Electric City and daughter Kerri Dehn of Texas. Three granddaughters: Jessica and Julie Steffens and Rachel Dehn. Her... Full story
Evelyn Doris Skorheim of Coulee Dam died of natural causes on May 3, 2013. She was 90 years old. Doris was born in Norton, North Dakota, on June 18, 1922. She was raised on the family farm and after high school, went to nursing school in St. Paul, Minn. She married Kenneth H. Skorheim and they settled in Coulee Dam in 1947. Doris was active in many community activities including Lady Lions, Colorama Festival, Coulee Dam Chamber of Commerce, Girl Scouts, Visitors Information Center, local schools... Full story
Funeral services will be held for Brandon Ricks on Saturday, June 8, at 11 a.m., at Strate Funeral Chapel in Grand Coulee, Wash. Graveside services will immediately follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star newspaper. Strate Funeral Chapel is honored to be serving Brandon’s family.... Full story
Kimberly Jo Graham (Ladwig/Harris) passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Nampa, Idaho. She was born to Allan and Alyce Graham on November 15, 1958, in Reno, Nev. She graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam in 1976. Kim had two children: Amanda who predeceased her mother and Steven. Kim’s husband Paul Harris, also predeceased her. Kim has one brother Scott and his family in Spring Valley, Calif., one sister Therese Babler and family in Spokane. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013, at St. Hen... Full story
Carol Lynn Steffens, 63, a resident of Electric City passed away Monday, May 20, 2013. She was born March 28, 1951, to Melvin and Eileen Cooper of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Carol married Bob Steffens in November of 1969 and had two children Jon and Kerrie. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Steffens, her father Melvin Cooper and brother Steve Cooper. She is survived by her two children Jon (Kathryn) Steffens of Electric City and daughter Kerrie Dehn of Texas. Three granddaughters: Jessica and Julie Steffens and Rachel Dehn.... Full story
Barbara Bea Powell passed away Wednesday, May 22, just 4 days prior to her 81st birthday at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Barbara was born May 26, 1932 in Rozell, Kansas to Frank and Lola Mae Powell. One of 6 children, Barbara left Kansas soon after she graduated from high school. Barbara was a very hard worker and was very proud of her various jobs with different government agencies. While in the Grand Coulee area, she worked for the Bureau of Reclamation until her retirement. Barbara is survived by sisters, Gloria Jean Thomas of... Full story
Shirley Ann Nolan, 85, passed away Thursday evening, May 16, 2013, in Grand Coulee, Washington just one day prior to her 86th birthday. Shirley was born May 17, 1927, in Seattle, Washington, the only child of Allen and Leah Spratlin. Following graduation from high school, 17-year-young Shirley Spratlin married handsome US Navy, Electrician’s Mate, Elmer “Al” Nolan in Grand Coulee Methodist Church on July 3, 1944. A well-known and loved waitress at Grand Coulee’s “Green Hut Restaurant”, Shirley was always proud of her 25+ years serving “he... Full story
Milan P. Lawrence died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was born in Port Said (Cairo) Egypt in 1927. In the early 50s he obtained a student visa and moved to San Diego, Calif., where he later received a degree in political science from san Diego State University. He worked with title and insurance companies in the housing markets as an underwriter, analyst, bookkeeper and accountant. He moved to Coeur d’Alene, Mukilteo, then to Electric City, Washington. In 1... Full story
Jane Arlene Rice passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at NCWH. Jane was born September 17,1947, to Grace and Al Rice of Seaton’s Grove. Jane is survived by sisters Elaine Witters of Okanogan, Aleta Rice of Pullman, and brother Todd Rice(Katrina) of Wongarbon, NSW, Australia. Jane’s favorite people in the world were her nieces and nephews: Beth Yarnell (Dave) and son Jarrod of Riverside, Ben Poch (Alicia) and children Danielle, Carly, and Eli of Kent, Nick Poch and sons Jackson and Zach of Pul... Full story
Born in Grand Coulee, Wash., Todd A. Wilson moved to Spokane Valley at an early age. His primary education was in Millwood followed by graduation from East Valley High School, class of 1982. Todd joined the Navy and was stationed briefly in Hawaii where he excelled in the field of technology. As a youth, he loved all things outdoors, especially dirt biking with his brother and dad. He was independent, with a mischievous streak and a sweet, shy smile. Later in life, he enjoyed camping, fishing... Full story
Stanley Henry Spieler lived from February 15, 1935, to April 28, 2013. The son of Henry and Irene Spieler, Stanley was born in Boise, Idaho, and peacefully passed away at his home in Coulee Dam, Washington. Joining the United States Marine Corps when he was 17 years old, Stanley married Barbara J Montrose in 1960, their union being blessed with three sons: Paul, Michael and Daniel. Although Barbara and Stanley later divorced, they remained lifelong friends. Stanley worked for the Bureau of... Full story
Johnathan Brent Patterson, a former Grand Coulee resident, passed away March 3, 2013, in Spokane. He was born February 8, 1962, in Bremerton. He was a caring and loving son and an avid fisherman, hunter and general outdoors guy along with a love for Harleys.While in the coulee, Johnathan received his Eagle Scout award. He was preceded in death by his twin brother James Brian Patterson, sister Cherie Lorraine Farver and father James Butler Patterson. He is survived by his mother Dorothy... Full story
A Wake for Lorriane M. Antoine-Tonasket, 71, will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, night April 30, 2013, at the Keller Community Center in Keller, Wash. A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday morning, May 1, also at the Keller Community Center, with burial to follow at the San Poil Cemetery on Kuehne Rd. in Keller. An online register book for Lorraine is available at www.stratefuneralhome.com . Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, is honored to be serving Lorraine’s family.... Full story
Dorothy Louise Young Clark, 91, Grand Coulee, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. She was born December 23, 1921, in Centralia, Wash., to Odin and Claudia Young. She moved to Grand Coulee with grandparents in 1933. She attended school in 5th grade in a one-room school; in 1934 the main school was built and she finished school there. She married Bill Walker in December, 1941; they had two daughters Terri and Tana. She married Jay Clark in October, 1948,... Full story
Nancy Lou Rosco passed away on April 14, 2013. She was survived by her husband of 52 years, Vernon D. Rosco; five children: Russell, Lynn, Gail, Gary, Tom; and five grandchildren, Tim, Paula, Landon, Scott, and Lindsey. She was preceded by her parents, Doug & Colleen White. She was born on August 28, 1944, in Salmon, Idaho. She attended Bonners Ferry High School where she met her husband. She continued to reside in the Bonners Ferry area for many years until moving to Ione, Washington. After... Full story
Surrounded by her adoring family, Mary Ann “Mare” McNeilly, 77, peacefully passed into the arms of her loving savior from her Coulee Dam, Washington, home Thursday morning, April 11, 2013. Born Mary Ann Meyers on June 8, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mary Ann happily spent much of her early childhood at the home of her dearly loved great-aunt and uncle: Mary (Mayme) and Otto Goellner. In 1944, nine years young, Mary Ann moved to Grand Coulee, Wash., with her family. As a teenager she sang in the... Full story
It was a warm sunny morning in the Wenatchee Valley, the pink blossoms of the cherry trees and pink dogwood trees along with the sunshine yellow forsythia with white apple blossoms blooming among the others like bits of cotton on the trees, Mom loved the Wenatchee Valley. Jean Nicholson passed away peacefully during a day described above. She had been working so hard to come home. Just as the doctor came around the corner, she gave her last breath. At Jean’s request cremation has taken place. A... Full story
Evelyn (Haskins) Mattson, a lifetime resident of Washington, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was born in Leavenworth to Nancy (Stevens) and Jean Haskins. She attended school in Leavenworth and met her husband Buddy Mattson at a community dance there. From 1941, they lived in Grand Coulee. While Buddy worked on various dam-building projects along the Columbia River, Evelyn kept the home fires bright. She became an efficient home-maker. As the family grew to include four active children, sh... Full story
Mary Ann McNeilly (77) 1935 – 2013. All are invited to a celebration of life for Mary Ann McNeilly at 1 p.m., on Sat., May 4, 2013, at Faith Community Church in Electric City, Wash. Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Ann peacefully passed away from her Coulee Dam, home Thursday morning April 11, 2013. At her request, cremation has taken place. Mary Ann’s family requests that in lieu of gifts, donations be made in her memory to Coulee Medical Center, 411 Fortuyn, Grand Coulee, Wash, 99133 or Faith Community Church, 16 Grand Ave. East, Ele... Full story