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Christine C. Clark, 89, born July 15, 1922, in Inchelium, Wash., to Alex and Lucy Hawk-Covington, passed away, her loving family by her side, on Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Grand Coulee. Christine graduated from Salem, Oregon’s Chemawa High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Evergreen State College in Olympia. A member of Nespelem’s Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Christine’s employment history included working for Nespelem Fire Control, as a guidance counselor at Grand Coulee... Full story
Richard Alan Blackhall, 67, of Tonasket, Wash., died Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Spokane due to injuries he sustained March 30, 2012. Rick was born November 5, 1944, the eldest of four children born to Alan and Mary (Webb) Blackhall. He attended schools in Twisp and Pateros, graduating in 1963 and graduated from auto body repair in Tigard, Ore. He then entered into the U.S. Army in 1965, serving in Vietnam for one year. Following his discharge in 1967, he remained in the USAR. Rick worked in the... Full story
Jeff E. Scott, 62, born on July 4, 1949, Ottawa, Ill., passed away on April 21, 2012. Jeff graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1967, then from EWU in 1972 with a teaching degree. Jeff drove bus for Spokane Transit Authority from 1973-2005. He was preceded in death by his father Ed Scott and brother Allen Scott. He is survived by his wife Nancy of 36 years, daughter Jessie, mother Jean(Hilson) Scott of Electric City, numerous friends and loved ones. Jeff loved to BBQ, laugh and spend time with his family and friends. Jeff will be forever... Full story
Hal Ray Whitaker, 85, a resident of Grand Coulee, Washington, died Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Spokane, after a short illness. Hal was born January 20, 1927, in Palestine, Texas, to Hal J. Whitaker and Paula Heart-Whitaker with the help of a midwife at the sawmill where his father worked. Known to residents of the Grand Coulee area as their long-time Farmers Insurance Agent, Hal had also served as an instructor of vocational agriculture. A genius with numbers, Hal was unbeatable at dominos, being... Full story
Marjorie Lou Walden Johnson came into this world on May 5, 1923, and went home to glory on May 8, 2012, after 89 years. She was born to Daniel Blinn Walden and Esther Louise Harp at Clinton, Ill. Her parents preceded her in death. Marjorie started her schooling in Clinton and graduated from Hirsch High School in Chicago, Ill. On March 14, 1942, she was united in marriage to Charles William Johnson at St. Louis, Mo. To this union two children were born, a daughter, Marsha L. Johnson Fields of... Full story
Michael L. Larsen died on Monday, Apr. 2, 2012, in Spokane, due to complications from a stroke. He was 64 years old. Mike grew up mostly in the Seattle area. He spent a few years in Vancouver, Wash., returned and graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1965 and then the University of Washington, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1970. Following his undergraduate studies, Mike obtained his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga Law School 1974. As a passionate attorney a... Full story
Dennis Lee Wiggins, 69, passed away Monday, Apr. 30, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., on December 8, 1942, to Harry J. and Geneva A. Wiggins, Dennis proudly served with the United States Coast Guard from 1964 to 1970. Serving aboard the 82-foot seagoing buoy tender USCGC Balsam (WLB-62) and based in Adak, Alaska, Dennis was an E-6 Boatswain’s mate before receiving his honorable discharge. Following his time with the Coast Guard, Dennis worked for t... Full story
Loren Albert Dotson, 69, passed away at his Electric City, Washington home Thursday morning, May 3, 2012. Loren was born August 23, 1942, in Long Beach, Calif., to Albert and Edith (Perry) Dotson. He attended grade school and high school in Winston, Ore. In 1960, he married Sherry White in Roseburg, Ore. He earned an Associates Degree in Electronics from the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, Ore. As a teenager, Loren earned his Amateur Radio License with the call letters K7CRE,... Full story
All are invited to a Memorial Celebration of Ronnie Teske’s life to be held in Faith Community Church, 12 East Grand Avenue, Electric City, at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 4, 2012, Pastor Steve Archer will officiate. Ronnie passed away in Spokane, on April 24, 2012, following a sudden stroke. Born July 17, 1959, to Marvin and Lillian Teske in Bismarck, N.D., Ronnie graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School. Ronnie had worked as an aide at both Sun Banks Resort and Steamboat Rock State Park, having l... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Terri Chamberlain will be held Friday, May 4, at noon at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. Friends and family are invited to attend. There will be a potluck dinner.... Full story
The family of Marilyn Marie Minter Aumick invites friends and family to join them as they celebrate Marilyn’s life on Friday, May 11, 2012 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church, 509 Central Drive in Coulee Dam, Wash. Memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn’s name to the Friends of the Grand Coulee Library, P.O. Box 62, Grand Coulee, WA 99133.... Full story
Rickey Lynn Louie-Burris, who entered into this world on August 4, 1996, in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Richard W. Burris and M. Lynn Louie, unexpectedly left us all on Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2012, from Nespelem, Washington. A member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Rickey was always very proud of her Native American heritage, her parents being of the Colville and Blackfeet Nations. A sophomore at Lake Roosevelt High School, Rickey always loved sports having played on various school... Full story
Nancy Fahr Starr passed away Thursday, Apr. 5, 2012, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with diabetes. She was born September 6, 1933, in Chicago to Ernest and Eleanor Fahr and with her sister, Eleanor, the family moved to Grand Coulee in 1940 when their dad went to work as electrician on the Dam. She attended school in Grand Coulee. Nancy married Tom Irvin and had three kids: Tom, Ronnie and Carol and later divorced. In 1961, she married Theo Starr and they made their home in the... Full story
Lyle Lee Allstot Jr., born December 8, 1981, slipped his earthly bonds on Monday, April 2, 2012, to go home to be with our Lord and Savior. Now at rest he has the peace, joy and love that he always sought. He is remembered for his genuine caring, compassion and sincere, sweet smile. He was our gentle giant. For those of us that truly loved him, he will be dearly and deeply missed. Lyle leaves behind his parents Lyle Allstot and Linda Wood; sisters: Jennifer and Jillian; girlfriend Kym; aunts,... Full story
Longtime resident of Electric City, Herbert W. “Herb” Horton passed away Friday, Apr. 6, 2012, at his home, with family members present. Herb was born October 13, 1924, in Adrian, Wash. He was the son of Elmer L. Horton and Florence (Humphrey) Horton. On June 13, 1940, he married Clara Harper (Drewer) and had been married for 72 years at the time of his passing. Herb enlisted in the Navy Feb 6, 1943, and served on board the carrier Manila Bay, fighting the Japanese in the South Pacific. At the... Full story
Memorial services for Marion Braun will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Grand Coulee on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Braun passed away January 9, 2012.... Full story
Marcella McCraigie, 84, passed away Tuesday, Apr. 3, 2012, in Grand Coulee, with her children by her side, following a courageous 11-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born March 8, 1928, in the Pahsimeroi Valley community of May, Idaho, to Edward Chisholm and Nina Belle (Smith) O’Neal, Marcella grew up on the ranch her Grandfather O’Neal had settled in 1870. From earliest childhood, Marcella reveled in ranch life especially the horses, which she began riding at around the age of three years... Full story
Memorial services for Marion Braun will be held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee on Saturday, April 14, 2012, at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow. Braun passed away January 9, 2012.... Full story
Marcella McCraigie, 84, passed away, Tuesday, April 3, 2012, in Grand Coulee. A recitation of the Rosary will be held for her in the Strate Funeral Home Chapel of Grand Coulee, at 3 p.m., on Thursday, April 5, with graveside services to be held at St. Mary’s Mission Cemetery in Omak, at 11 a.m., on Friday April 6. A complete obituary of Marcella’s life will be in next week’s paper. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is honored to be serving Marcella’s family.... Full story
Paul D. Nachtigal, 60, of Electric City, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2012,at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. He was born on April 24, 1951, in Hutchinson, Kan., to Paul and Ethel Nachtigal. Paul worked construction along-side his brother Donald for Penco Construction Company owned by their father. He lived in many places working construction until his love for hunting and fishing brought him to live in the Grand Coulee area. His favorite pasttime included spending time with his... Full story
James Lee Francis, 46, passed away of a fatal heart attack in Donaphin, Mo., early Saturday morning, March 24, 2012. All of his organs (excluding heart) were donated to Transplant Services so others may live in his honor. Jim was born in Portland, Ore., on May 14, 1965, to Kathleen and Jesse James Francis. He joined the Army at the age of 17 and was stationed in Germany as a generator mechanic. After suffering a bad accident, he was released from duty with a medical discharge. Upon coming home,... Full story
Memorial services for Harold W. Dugan will be held at noon, Saturday, March 31, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. It will be with OES ceremony and full military honors. Dugan passed away December 22, 2011. Remembrance of life will be held at 2 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. followed with a potluck. Anyone who knew him is invited to attend.... Full story
Terri L. Chamberlain, 47, of Electric City, passed away suddenly Monday, March 12, 2012, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Terri was born in Blackfoot, Idaho, on May 4, 1964, to Rex and Lou Chamberlain. She moved with the family to the Grand Coulee Dam area in the early 70s. She was the youngest of four children. Terri met Bill Brown when both were employed at Coulee Community Nursing Home. Survivors include her parents, her companion of 14 years Bill Brown, three boys, Robert, Chris... Full story
Memorial services for Harold W. Dugan will be held at noon, Saturday, March 31, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. It will be with OES ceremony and full military honors. Dugan passed away December 22, 2011. Remembrance of life will be held at 2 p.m. at the Coulee Dam Community Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. followed with a potluck. Anyone who knew him is invited to attend.... Full story
Ernest F. “Ernie” Sprugel, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital hospice care facility in Spokane. His love for his family, his passions, and his stubbornness shone through until the end, and finally traded cancer for eternal peace. Ernie was born on July 17, 1922, in Lawrence County, Spice Valley Township, Indiana to Ernest P. and Elizabeth C. (Sheetz) Sprugel. As a young boy, he moved to the city of his father’s birth, Chicago, Illinois. Always... Full story