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What’s the secret to living long enough to be able to celebrate your 105th birthday? “Everything in moderation” she had said. Her father’s advice to his children. On June 16, 2012, after four strong startling, and surprising sneezes and a calming sigh, Clara Margaret Sears, 108, laid her head back on her own pillow, in her own room of five years at Serene Meadows Adult Family Home and passed away in Davenport, Wash. She was surrounded by family, including her first great-grandson, Michael... Full story
Susan Danette Arroyo, 62, a resident of the Promisedland Farm, east of Elmer City, Wash., left this earth on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, and now resides with the Lord Jesus in the Kingdom of Heaven. Danette was born October 24, 1949, at a Naval hospital in Memphis, Tenn., to Daniel and Francis Weisser. Danette was most known for her God-given talent with quilting as well as her very loving and generous heart of giving to people in need. She exemplified the true heart of a Godly woman. Danette is...
A celebration of life for Eddie Mae Pfeifer will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, at Spring Canyon Park in Grand Coulee, starting at 1 p.m. It will be a potluck picnic. Eddie Mae passed away Wednesday, June 6, in East Wenatchee at the Highline Care Center.... Full story
Roy Fulton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Gresham, Ore. Born in Sprague, Wash., on December 5, 1927, to late Merdo and Marinda Fulton, Mr. Fulton grew up in Washington and Oregon. He served in the Army from 1946 - 1947, and graduated at the University of Oregon in 1953. He spent most of his career in supervision of heavy construction projects while residing in Orinda, Calif. He retired in Gresham in 2001 where he enjoyed walking and being around people. He was preceded in... Full story
Clara M. Sears, 108, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2012, in Davenport, Wash. She was born on January 9, 1904, in Latty, Ohio to Frederick and Katherine Zurbrugg. She graduated from Colville High School in 1922. She is survived by her son Richard Sears and Karen of Alameda, Calif.; daughter-in-law June Sears; sons-in-law Don Crowther and Elten Klein; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 31.5 great-great grandchildren (one due in Sept.). and several great-great-great grandchildren. Sh... Full story
Chase M. Warrington, 23, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2012, in Wilbur, Washington. A graveside inurnment will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Wilbur Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will follow at noon at Wilbur High School Gymnasium. Pastor Paul MacArthur will officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the Wilbur Fire Department, Sacred Heart Hospital – Pediatric Oncology, or American Childhood Cancer Org. INW; PO Box 8031, Spokane, WA 99203. Please visit www.stratefuneralhome.com to sign the guestbook. A f... Full story
Edna (Eddie Mae) Alling Pfeifer, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, in East Wenatchee, Wash., at the Highline Care Center. Eddie was born November 27, 1929, in Almira, Wash., to Benjamin and Edna Alling. She graduated from Almira High School, Class of 1947. On February 22, 1948, she married Cecil Pfeifer at the Alling family home in Almira. Her formative years were spent in Almira (during the nine months school was in session) and on the Alling family ranch north of Grand Coulee,... Full story
Allen Alexander Antoine, a resident of Electric City, Wash., passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012, in Spokane at the age of 62. Allen was born on September 2, 1949, in Vernon, B.C., the son of Alex and Irene Frances (Gabriel) Antoine. He was raised in Danville, Wash., and attended school in Curlew, Wash. Allen graduated in 1969 from Curlew High School and then continued his education at the Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. On Sept 10, 1970, he married Fran Robinson in Spokane. They... Full story
Graveside services for Rosemary Evers will be held Saturday, June 16, at 4 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Rosemary passed away January 24, 2012.... Full story
Chad Norman Worsham, 38, passed away Friday, June 8, 2012. He was born in Yakima, Wash., on December 11, 1973 and grew up in Othello, where he was an outstanding baseball player and artist. He graduated Othello High School in 1972, then attended Spokane Falls Community College. A devoted father, son and brother, Chad had an incredibly outgoing personality, infectious laugh and huge heart. He liked sports, sketching, cooking and camping and took pleasure in working in the service industry for... Full story
The Creator called Patrick J. Morin Sr. home on Monday, June 4, 2012. Pat fought a brief battle with cancer only to be diagnosed on May 28, 2012. Pat was born on January 4, 1936, in Belcourt, N.D., to Zelda Gourneau and Joseph Morin. He was a member of the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe and Catholic Church. Pat lived in North Dakota until he was seven years old. His parents divorced and his mother moved to Portland, Ore. Pat attended Chemawa Indian School and graduated from there in 1954. It... Full story
Max Graves passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was born October 27, 1932. Services were held in Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs, Colo. Max is survived by his son Mark Graves and wife Stephanie of Grand Coulee; grandson Erick Houg and family of Port Orchard, Wash., granddaughter Amanda Davis and family of St. Mary’s Ga; grandson David Streweler and family of Folkston, Ga.; grandson Trebor Graves of Spokane; granddaughter Catherine Nichols and family of Grand Coulee; granddaughter Rebekah Moore and family of Chicago, Ill., and g... Full story
Roy Fulton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Gresham, Ore. Born in Sprague, Wash., on December 5, 1927, to late Merdo and Marinda Fulton, Mr. Fulton grew up in Washington and Oregon. He served in the army from 1946 - 1947, and graduated at the University of Oregon in 1953. He spent most of his career in supervision of heavy construction projects while residing in Orinda, Calif. He retired in Gresham in 2001 where he enjoyed walking and being around people. He was preceded in... Full story
Herman Otto Jensen, 87, passed away November 15, 2011, at Ashland, Ohio. Those who knew ever- a few of his adventures may have been surprised that he made it this far. His ‘times I almost died’ stories include: being stomped on by horses, overcome with heat exhaustion in a wildfire, and jumping from a burning airplane. As a lineman, a telephone pole fell over on him, and he miraculously survived being electrocuted by 13,000 volts. Herman loved smoking, pinochle, fast cars, babies, working out... Full story
Friends and family, please join us for “ a celebration of life” for Betty Whitelaw on Saturday, June 9, at the McGinnis Lake ranch. Betty passed away December 23, 2011. A short informal service presented by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be held. Arrive anytime after 1 p.m.; service will be held at 2 p.m., followed by celebration and barbecue at 4p.m. Please bring a lawn chair to help out with the seating if possible. The family is so looking forward to sharing this day with all of you, we hope you can join us. Please come and... Full story
Rosemary Evers Graveside services for Rosemary Evers will be held Saturday, June 16, at 4 p.m. at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Rosemary passed away January 24, 2012.... Full story
Beverly Haffner, 55, lost her battle with cancer August 7, 2011, at her home in Jacksonville, N.C., surrounded by her family. She was born January 30, 1956, in Bushnell, Ill., to Mary and Harlan Hummel. She attended elementary and high school in Bushnell, moving to Walker, Minn., her senior year of high school. She graduated from Walker High School in 1974. From 1986 to 1988 Beverly attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, Ill., earning her Associates in Nursing in 1988. Beverly was an... Full story
Willice (Will) A. Pendell Jr. passed away peacefully, of natural causes, at his home in Spokane, Thursday, May 17, 2012. He was 77 years old. Will was born on August 9, 1934, to Willice A. Pendell and Myrtle Everets Smith Pendell in Spokane. He was the 10th of 11 children. Will had six sisters: Rose, Lavine, Hattie, Myrtle, Gladys, and Evelyn; and four brothers: Davis, Eugene, Ross and James. Will loved all types of animals, especially horses. He liked outings of all kind, especially to restaura... Full story
The loving family of David D. Taylor Jr., wishes to announce that David passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012, after lengthy illness. David retired from General Telephone Company and then made his home in Grand Coulee where he and his wife were proprietors of a beverage and eating establishment. He enjoyed outdoor sports such as fishing, boating, camping and travel. His passion was building and flying Radio Controlled Model Airplanes and teaching others to do the same. He is survived by his wife Ida; his mother Viola; daughters: Debbie, Vicki... Full story
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