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Audrey Aanenson of Auburn, WA passed away peaceably in Seattle on August 4th in the presence of her sons. Audrey was preceded in death by Henry Aanenson, her loving husband of more than 50 years. She is survived by her three sons, Jim Aanenson (San Jose, CA), Chuck Aanenson (Seattle), and Bill Aanenson (Seattle), and eight grandchildren. Audrey, born in Ada, Minn. and Henry Aanenson born in Nielsville Minn., married in 1938. They departed Minnesota settling in Pullman and Coulee Dam (1946)...
James Dean (JamesZee) Davis entered into eternal peaceful rest on Monday, July 29, 2013, at Coulee Medical Center. He was born on July 3, 1958, to Moses W. Davis, Sr. and Agnes Andrews at the Coulee Dam Hospital. He attended the Nespelem School and was proud to be a “Savage”, where he was a member of the basketball team and had earned an MVP; Columbia Jr. High at Coulee Dam where he was a pitcher on the Mustangs baseball team; Grand Coulee Dam Jr. High at Grand Coulee; Lake Roosevelt High Sch...
Raymond Joseph Zowada, Colonel U.S. Army, retired, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013. He was born July 1, 1922. A complete obituary and service information will be printed in next week’s Star.... Full story
Dean Randolph Jess passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. He was born March 15, 1971, and raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in the Grand Coulee area. Dean went to school and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1990. While at school, he participated in VICA in which he placed 1st in state and 13th in nationals in a small engine contest, also he enjoyed football and wrestling. Dean also worked on the family farm and later became a mechanic on light and heavy equipment. He was well liked and respected by his friends and co-workers. He was a... Full story
Marjorie McClain, 91, of Federal Way,Wash., passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. She was born to Harry & Hannah Smith in Tillamook Ore. A longtime resident of Grand Coulee (class of 1939), she and husband Clyde moved to Auburn, Wash. in 1984. Along with her husband of 57 years, Marjorie was an active member of the Lions Club. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband and granddaughter. She is survived by her children Joanne Quinlan of Reno Nev., Michael McClain of Chehalis, Patricia... Full story
Angelia Ann (Angie) McKay of Keller, Wash., passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013 outside Elmer City, following an automobile accident. She was born on March 17, 1950, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Marion and Jacqueline Burrows. Angelia enjoyed soaking in the hot tub, playing dominos and cards with friends, reading, the outdoors, Bible study and prayer groups and crafting flower arrangements. She was a member of the Keller Community Church, where she did “We Care Ministries” in the nursing hom... Full story
Graveside services for Martha Finch will be Tuesday Aug 13, at 11a.m., with coffee and dessert reception at Zion Lutheran Church to follow. Martha Finch, age 95, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho (formerly of Grand Coulee, Washington) passed away August 8, 2013 at Hayden Valley Assisted Living. Martha Elizabeth Hirsch Mundt Finch was born at her family’s homestead near Crow Rock, Montana on May 31, 1918 to Jacob and Anna Margaretha (Redman) Hirsch. Martha grew up on the homestead ranch and farm, the fifth of ten siblings. She married Boyd Douglas Fin... Full story
Jeannie Redthunder-Moon, 76, passed away from this life on Thursday morning, July 25, 2013, in Grand Coulee, Wash., surrounded by her family. Born September 26, 1936, into the Nespelem, Washington, home of Joe and Lucy Redthunder, Jeannie graduated from Nespelem High School in 1954, after which she attended Kinman Business College and Wenatchee Junior College. On November 27, 1970, Jeannie married Virgil R. Moon in Tacoma, Wash. Jeannie returned home to Nespelem, where she worked as a financial... Full story
James (Jim) Alberg Pryor was born on June 14, 1932, in Glendale, Calif., and passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2013, surrounded by his family, while the sun was rising on the Coulee walls in Grand Coulee, Washington. Jim graduated from Coulee City High School in 1950. On April 2, 1954, Jim married Norma Sincock. To this union there were four children. Jim was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed taking his family camping and backpacking in the mountains. Jim always said that he... Full story
James Dean Davis, 55, July 3, 1958 - July 29, 2013. James’ 10 a.m. dressing will be held on Wednesday morning, July 31, 2013, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Wash., followed by transport to the Nespelem Community Center with a Wake beginning at 7 p.m., and Open Denominations Walasat at 9 p.m., Thursday morning, August 1, 2013. Walasat services will begin at 8 a.m., with burial to follow at Chief Joseph Cemetery in Nespelem, Wash.... Full story
Veronica Lou Tatshama went to meet her Creator Friday, July 12, 2013, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash. Veronica was known by family as Babe; friends as Ronnie and co-workers as Veronica. She was the oldest of her brothers and sisters; daughter of Richard and Sophie (Bluff) Stensgar. Born August 23, 1958, she grew up in the Westfork area of the Colville Indian Reservation, in the beautiful San Poil Valley. Early education was St. Mary’s Mission near Omak, in Republic early high s... Full story
Teddy Kirk of Coulee City, Wash., was one of seven children, born August 20, 1931, at her grandmother’s home in St. John Wash., to Ted and Margaret F. (Davis) Schuster. She entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July, 3, 2013, while loved ones were gathered around her. Teddy was raised on a farm and knew the value of hard work. She was very resourceful and approached her work with a sense of joy and vigor, enjoying the fruits of her labor while always sharing with those around her. She passed on these s... Full story
Memorial services for Evelyn Mattson will be held Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery, Grand Coulee. Pastor Shawn Nieder will be officiating. Mrs. Mattson passed away April 7, 2013. Attendees are invited to join the family for a picnic following the services at 313 Roosevelt, Grand Coulee.... Full story
Elizabeth (Betty) Green, 94, passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Daughter of August and Mary Bauer, she spent part of childhood in the Colville and Spokane area. When her parents came home to take over the family farm south of Wilbur, Betty attended and graduated from Wilbur High School. She married Irvin Green in 1938 and the couple moved to a cattle ranch 10 miles east of Nespelem, Wash., where they raised registered and commercial cattle for the next 42 years. Betty was a proud homemaker and an excellent cook. No one ever left Irvin and Betty... Full story
Thelma Hakola passed awayTuesday, July 2 after an extended heroic battle with cancer. She was born on April 13, 1928, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the last of 15 children born to John and Myrtle Hitchcock. She married Matt Hakola on March 23, 1946, and they remained best friends and sweethearts throughout their lives. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 13 siblings, a grandson, and a great- great-grandson. She is survived by her children Chip (Chrys) Hakola, Connie Hakola and Shelly Sprugel; three grandchildren: Brian... Full story
Marcella Frances “Marcy” Stoelil-Jones, 90, born April 15, 1923, into the Olivia, Minn., home of William and Frances Stoelil, passed into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 from her Coulee Dam, Washington home. Following high school, Marcy joined the United States Marine Corps in which she served her country during World War II. Marcy was a long time member of the Marine Corps Women’s Auxiliary and had worked as switchboard operator, but loved spending time as a volun... Full story
Maybelle M. Gendron, 89, passed away in Spokane, Wash., on Monday, July 8, 2013. Services will be at the Nespelem Community Center in Nespelem, Wash. Rosary and wake will be begin 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 10. Mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, with burial to follow at Nespelem Catholic Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, is honored to be serving Maybelle’s family.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Martha Stefanik will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11 a.m., at Banks Lake Bible Church, 25 School Avenue in Electric City with Pastor Bill Williams officiating. Immediately following, the ladies of the church will be having a luncheon for friends and family at the Grand Coulee Dam Seniors, 203 Main Street in Grand Coulee. At 3 p.m., there will be an inurnment at Spring Canyon Cemetery for Martha and her late husband, Edward Stefanik. Ed passed away on February 12, 1998, and Martha passed away on April 3,... Full story
Memorial services for Evelyn Mattson will be held Saturday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery , Grand Coulee. Pastor Shawn Nieder will be officiating. Mrs. Mattson passed away April 7, 2013. Attendees are invited to join the family for a picnic following the services at 313 Roosevelt, Grand Coulee.... Full story
Teddy Kirk of Coulee City, WA, was one of seven children, born August 20th, 1931 at her grandmother’s home in St. John WA, to Ted and Margaret F. (Davis) Schuster. She entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on July, 3, 2013, while loved ones were gathered around her. Teddy was raised on a farm and knew the value of hard work. She was very resourceful and approached her work with a sense of joy and vigor, enjoying the fruits of her labor while always sharing with those around her. She passed on these steadfast qualities to h... Full story
Ronnie E. Haven (53) became our guardian angel on June 17, 2013. Ron was born on February 23, 1960 in Coulee Dam, Wash. to Ed and Carolyn Haven, and eventually became big brother to Gary Haven. Growing up in the Grand Coulee area, Ronne, lived his youth to the fullest, graduating from Lake Roosevelt High School with the class of 1978. Afterwards, he moved on to join the Local 14 Iron Workers Association in Spokane, Wash. Iron working soon became his career of choice. Ron decided to transfer to... Full story
November 1, 1920-October 16, 2012 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.... Full story
Calvin R. Winstead (89) passed away at his Electric City, Wash., home Friday, June 14, 2013. Cal was born April 30, 1924, in Tioga, Louisiana, the second youngest of Allen and Nora Winstead’s eight children. Calvin remembered sitting on his father’s lap as a youngster, drinking his coffee. (might be where he got his 2-pot-a-day habit). His dad would give him one bullet and the gun because they knew if Calvin went hunting they would have dinner. When he was 9 years old, Calvin’s mom died and at 1... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Martha Stefanik will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, 11 a.m., at Banks Lake Bible Church, 25 School Avenue in Electric City with Pastor Bill Williams officiating. Immediately following, the ladies of the church will be having a luncheon for friends and family at the Grand Coulee Dam Seniors, 203 Main Street in Grand Coulee. At 3 p.m., there will be an inurnment at Spring Canyon Cemetery for Martha and her late husband, Edward Stefanik. Ed passed away on February 12, 1998 and Martha passed away on April 3,... Full story
Funeral Mass for Robert F. Lehto will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at 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