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It is with great sadness and sorrow we have had to say goodbye to our father, grandpa, husband, brother, uncle and friend, Gary Clark. Gary was born in Moscow, Idaho to Clarence and Roberta (Manual) Clark. He was raised on the Colville Indian Reservation attending school at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash., and Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Wash. Throughout his school days Gary enjoyed cross country and received numerous awards and ribbons. Gary very much enjoyed watching and listening to his brother, Kenny play his guitar. He real... Full story
Susan Lynn Cunningham was born October 20, 1947 in Ephrata Washington. Suziy was raised in Grand Coulee at the "Ranch". As an adult, she lived in the bush of Alaska with her children, where they had many adventures. She settled in the Yakima area in 1991. She worked in the restaurant business most of her life and became friends with everyone that she met. Suziy had a very good sense of humor and loved all people equally. She was very involved in AA and she believed that it saved her life. She... Full story
Gary Dean Brown, 66, died at his Elmer City, Washington home Saturday morning, July 12, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 22, 1948, in Spokane, Washington to Dean and Janie Brown, Gary's first job was as a teenager working with his Grandpa Pete selling vacuum cleaners in Lewiston, Idaho. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, Gary went on to work for the Coulee Dam School District teaching sixth grade, a position he pursued passionately out of love for each... Full story
Donald "Don" Joseph Ferguson, Sr., 79, quietly passed away from his Keller, Washington home Monday evening, July 1, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, Donald entered into this world on January 2, 1935, in Kewa, Washington, the day after his parents: Joseph Donald and Leona V. Toulou-Ferguson joyously danced in the New Year. This may have contributed to Don's lifelong talent for the love of music, playing several instruments including guitar and banjo. A proud member of the Colville Confederat... Full story
Albert I. F. Fish 69, was born January 29, 1945, in Pasco Washington, to Horry Irvin and Lottie Belle Caswell Fish. He suddenly passed away Sunday, June 1,2014, in Kennewick Washington. Cremation has taken place and he is interred at Mueller’s Cemetery in Kennewick. Services were held graveside Thursday, June 12, 2014. Albert moved with his family to Grand Coulee in the spring of 1946. He attended school there from kindergarten through high school, and graduated with the class of 1963. He lived in Grand Coulee for nearly 63 years. He had a f... Full story
Nickita M. Reyes, 39, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Sacred Heart Medical Center her home is Grand Coulee, Wash. Nickita was born on January 31, 1975, in Omak, Wash., to Gary and Corrine (Carpenter) Reyes. She attended school both in Omak and Spokane and went on to college and received her medical billing degree. She is survived by her father and stepmother Gary and Andi Reyes; five children: Tom Waters, Braden Waters, Joleigh Waters, Kassidy Palmer and Lalanie Palmer. Her five brothers: Terry Crim, Gordon Crim, Carl Glover, Dale... Full story
Leta (Linda) Joyce Hall, 88, of Coulee Dam, Wash., passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 2 p.m., at the Coulee Dam Community Church.... Full story
Leta (Linda) Joyce Hall, 88, of Coulee Dam, Wash., passed away on Friday, June 13, 2014. Leta was born in Spokane, Wash., on March 26, 1926, to Leland and Ethel Mae Johnson. Her earliest memories are of living in Omak, Wash., where her father was a barber. They moved to Spokane when her father took a job with the state of Washington as a Parole Officer. She eventually moved to Coulee Dam and met Charles L Hall while attending high school. They were married on June 28, 1947, in Spokane. She was... Full story
Christie Ann Arbaugh passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at her home in Grand Coulee, Wash. She was born to Lloyd and Angeline Nicholson on January 5, 1958. She was raised in Arlington and graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High School. Christie was a loving wife daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece and a friend to anyone she met. She married her soul mate, James C. (Pete) Arbaugh on February 11, 1983. They built a home in Stanwood on property that had side-by-side ponds that they loved to... Full story
Henry "Hank" Piatote, 84, died Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2014 in Puyallup, Washington. Born May 13, 1930, to the Nespelem, Washington home of William and Margaret Thompson-Piatote he attended Puyallup High School. A standout all-around athlete, the recent high school graduate was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers pro-baseball team, an offer young Hank turned down, to pursue life's adventures and see the world. On April 5, 1950, he joined the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean... Full story
Norman D. Easterly, 75, of Grand Coulee, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014, in his home. His wife Daveline was by his side at his time of death. Mr. Easterly had been sick for the past nine years. There will be no local services held per Mr. Easterly’s request. He will be laid to rest in Marion, Ill., with a graveside service at a later date.... Full story
Frank Ward passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the age of 72. Frank was born in Delano, Calif., in 1941 and lived many places until moving to Coulee Dam in 2001, where he especially enjoyed gardening and hiking. Frank is survived by his wife Gayle; son Frank and daughters Phoebe and Heidi. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Saturday, June 14, starting at 2 p.m., at the home of David and Bonnie Schmidt, 209 Columbia in Coulee Dam, Wash. Please join us in a celebration of... Full story
Katherin Anna (Sherling, Sutton) Tracy peacefully passed on Friday, May 30, 2014, at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. Katherin was born in Oroville, Washington on July 10, 1919, to Ernest and Emma Sherling of Molson. It was in the Highlands that Kay spent her younger years and started school at Lone Star on Mary Ann Creek, traveling to and from by horseback. By third grade the Sherling family moved into Molson to be closer to school. During the Depression the family moved to the valley... Full story
Robert Kistler Rowe passed away May 29, 2014. A celebration of Robert's life will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday June 14, 2014 at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Grand Coulee, with a graveside service at Spring Canyon Cemetery to follow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Spokane Shriners Hospital for children. El Katif Shriners 1108 W. Riverside Avenue, Spokane, Washington.... Full story
Donald N. (Don) Hope passed away quietly at an assisted living facility in Moses Lake on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at the age of 93. Don was born in Spokane, Wash.,on January 21, 1921 to Charles and Helen Hope. Don was inducted into the Army on July 9, 1942, and honorably discharged on November 7, 1945. Don was a member of the US Army Air Corps and served in Italy and North Africa. A portion of this service he had the privilege of acting as Major General Jimmy Doolittle's driver. Upon Don's... Full story
Sylvia Ann Wiese of Vader, was called home by the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born to the late Bill and Lucy Raynor, June 10, 1940, in Tarboro, N.C. Sylvia was preceded in death by her son Timothy Wiese. She is survived by her husband Fred Wiese, of 55 years, daughters Tami and Teresa, son-in-law David and daughter-in-law Susan; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three siblings. Sylvia returned to school and worked in the medical field when their children were grown. She enjoyed traveling the states with her husband in... Full story
Robert Kistler Rowe passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. He was born in Glen Alpine, North Carolina on February 8, 1922. He attended the Glen Alpine School District and served in the United States Army from October 1942 through September 1945. Robert married Betty Bigham in October 1946. Moving to Ephrata, then to Quincy in 1946, and finally making their home in Electric City in 1964. Robert worked for the USBR, retiring in 1977. He also worked for L and M Dumping and Mt. Tolman. Robert was a... Full story
Frank Ward, of Stevens Avenue in Coulee Dam, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. An obituary will appear in next week’s issue. If service arrangements are made in the interim, they will be published in The Star Online at grandcoulee.com.... Full story
Lela (Ross) Monteith, 88, peacefully left her earthly home for her heavenly home on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Lela Joy Ross was born December 6, 1925, in Caldwell, Idaho. She graduated from Parma High School, Idaho in 1944. Lela took her nurses training in Nampa, Idaho, graduated from Northwest Nazarene College and earned her Registered Nursing Degree. Lela married her college sweetheart Wayne Mervin Monteith, on November 8, 1948. She worked at various nursing jobs in Central Washington. In 1988... Full story
Rachel Rounds, 62, was born on June 28th, 1951 to Roman Sr. and Lillian "Nellie" Antioquia in Seattle, Washington. She went to meet her Lord Jesus and reunite with her beloved Michael Thursday morning, May 15, 2014 from Grand Coulee, Washington. She was preceded in death by the passing of both of her parents, her husband Michael Rounds I, and siblings Rio Antioquia, Trinidad Cadiente, George Antioquia and Roman Antioquia Jr. She is survived by siblings Liz Howard (Glenn), Clay Antioquia (Pat),... Full story
Anthony R. "Tony" Esquivel, age 62, a resident of the Tekoa Retirement Apartments, passed away Thursday morning, May 1, at his home from an apparent heart attack. He was born September 4, 1951, at Sacramento, Calif., to Mike P. and Helen Marie (Marinoff) Esquivel. He was raised in the Sacramento area and attended schools there. Tony later attended Evergreen State College in Washington. Tony married Sharon L. Maracle on May 14, 1977, in New York State, and the couple were married for nearly 37... Full story
Mary Louise Tylor, 62, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee, Washington. Born into the Republic, Washington home of Bill and Louise Kennedy on August 26, 1951; Mary married David Tylor in Roslyn, Washington on July 15, 1978. Mary served as a Kitchen Manager with the Kirkland, Washington Public School System before an unfortunate injury forced her early retirement. Mary enjoyed gardening but her two greatest joys in life were cooking really good food... Full story
Sylvia Ann Wiese of Vader, was called home by the Lord, Monday, April 21, 2014. She was born to the late Bill and Lucy Raynor, June 10, 1940, in Tarboro, N.C. Sylvia was preceded in death by her son Timothy Wiese. She is survived by her husband Fred Wiese of 55 years; daughters Tami and Teresa, son-in-law David and daughter-in-law Susan; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and three siblings. Sylvia returned to school and worked in the medical field when their children were grown. She enjoyed traveling the states with her husband in... Full story
Al Newkirk of Electric City, WA peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior the morning of Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington with family by his side. Al joined Verna "Marie" Newkirk his beloved spouse who predeceased him in 2011 following 66 years of marriage. Born into the Bridgeport, Nebraska home of Allen Martin and Betsy "Bessie" Brines- Newkirk on September 30, 1923, Al joined the US Navy following graduation from high school, serving during World War...
Donagene Williams 64, died surrounded by her loving family, Wednesday evening, May 7, 2014 in Wenatchee, Washington's Central Washington Hospital. Donagene was born December 28, 1949, into the Nespelem, Washington home of Elijah and Annie Weipah-Williams. A faithful member of the Catholic Church and Seven Drums, she was proud of her heritage as a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. She loved participating in Pow-wows, attending local sporting events and especially spending time with her... Full story