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Marjorie Ann Drolet died peacefully on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center under the care of her endearing hospital staff. Marjorie was born April 1, 1929, to Frank and Pearl Epperson. Her parents, originally from Missouri, moved to Washington where they had three daughters one son. Margie had a husband, Jack, and two sons, Don Sr. and Richard, who all proceeded her in death. Marge is survived by many grand and great-grandchildren. She was young at heart and full of love and...
Wesley O. "Wes" Jr. Seyler, (71) of Wilbur, Washington passed away the morning of Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Spokane, Washington surrounded by his loving family. Born Friday, August 17, 1951 in Nespelem, Washington to Wesley O. Sr. and Barbara M. Quill-Seyler, Wes graduated from Chilocco, Indian School of Kay County, Oklahoma in 1971. Wesley served his country with the United States Air Force from October of 1975 to August 30, 1977, when he transferred to the Air National Guard, serving with...
Richard Dennis Henry (59) of Electric City, Washington, born Friday May 3rd, 1963 in Renton, Washington to Richard D. & Sharon J. Henry, passed away Tuesday February 28th, 2023 in Grand Coulee, Washington. Richard attended High School in Kent, Washington, where he was a member of the football team. Following his graduation in 1981, Richard was proud to serve his country with the United States Army for three years. After receiving his Honorable Discharge from the US Military, Richard went on to...
Robert (Bob) Clifford Morgan was born Dec. 11, 1937, and died Monday, March 13, 2023. Bob was born on the family farm near Lebanon, MO to parents Clifford H and Mary Emma (Hansen) Morgan. He attended the one room Bolles school through the 4th grade when the family moved to California for a year. They moved to Electric City, Washington and Bob graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1955. Bob attended WSU and joined the Kappa Sig fraternity where he made life-long friends. Bob and a college fr...
Dale Lenard Taylor 60 years young, sadly left us on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born May 7, 1962, to Lenard and Clareen Taylor in Lodi, California. His legacy lives on with his daughters Janae and Jessica Taylor and their mother Tina Taylor. Dale has seven grandchildren: Cambia, Jacob, Jeremiah, Shawn, Cassidy, Skyla, and Hazel. He also has one sister Stacy Davis, her husband George and their children George and Patty and their families. He also left behind his longtime companion Kelly Whitelaw...
Wesley O. "Wes" Seyler, 71, of Wilbur, Washington passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Spokane, Washington. A Community Wake and recitation of The Rosary for Wesley will be at 7:00PM on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at the Inchelium Community Center in Inchelium, Washington. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM Friday morning, March 24, 2023 also at the Inchelium Community Center. Graveside services will follow at Kewa Cemetery. Wes' full obituary will run in the next edition of the Star...
Sharon Ann (Wiese) Rinker of Mansfield, Washington passed away just after her 90th birthday, around 10:50pm the evening of Monday March 13, 2023. Sharon Rinker was born Sunday, March 12, 1933 to Herbert Walter Wiese and Catherine Adeline (Lunday) Wiese. She was the 2nd of three siblings. Saturday, June 18, 1949 Sharon married Willard "Bill" Rinker at St. Benedict's Catholic Church of Coulee Dam, Washington. Willard passed away in 2016, following their 67 years together. Survived by her...
William "Billy Joe" Mollenberg, 74, of Coulee Dam, Washington, "Loving Dad, Grandpa, Adventurer and Classic Car Guy", left us the morning of Monday March 13, 2023, from Grand Coulee, Washington. Bill entered this world Tuesday, June 8, 1948 to Jefford Mollenberg & Leona Seastrom in Oregon State. As a child Bill was adopted and lovingly raised by his grandparents: Eark & Emma Toulou-Crawford. Bill excelled as a member of the Inchelium High School Hornets Basketball and Baseball teams, graduating...
Isaiah Frank Adolph, 20, known as "Shark Boy" to Friends and Family, of Nespelem, Washington, left us all much too soon on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Born in Grand Coulee, Washington to Noland and Mitzi Seymour-Adolph, on Saturday, September 21st, 2002, Isaiah graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 2021. A member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and Catholic Church, Isaiah was always active and with a ready smile for all. He enjoyed gaming, being on "Tik Tok", playing a round of golf...
David Bazil James, 68, member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Brother, Uncle, Story Teller and Friend to Everyone passed away at his Nespelem, Washington home Saturday, March 4, 2023. David was born May 1, 1954 in Nespelem, Washington to Paul Joseph Sr. and Orcelle Evelyn Timentwa-James. He attended school at Nespelem Elementary and St. Mary's Mission in Omak, WA. Then as a member of the Yearbook staff and "Chiefs" Football team at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon, David graduated in...
Sharon Ann Rinker passed away Monday, March 13 2023 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. A complete obituary will be in next week's paper....
Linda Marlane Bethea, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Omak, Washington. Born Wednesday, October 19th, 1955, to James H. and Waunell Bethea in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Linda graduated from high school in Las Vegas, Nevada. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coulee Dam, Washington, Linda retired from the Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam where she worked in the Clerical Department. For relaxation, Linda enjoyed reading...
Morris "Boozer" Barnaby, 69, of Elmer City, Washington and a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. Born Wednesday September 16, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to Donald Angus & Elizabeth "Betty" Desautel-Barnaby, Boozer attended Grand Coulee High School, where he was a proud member of the "Tigers" Basketball, Cross Country and Track Teams. Following graduation in 1971, Boozer began a 37 year career with the Bureau of...
Nevin Mark Pfaltzgraff, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington the morning of Sunday, February 12th, 2023. Nevin was born Sunday, November 13th, 1955, in Garkida, Nigeria, West Africa to his medical missionary parents Dr. Roy E. & Violet Pfaltzgraff, who specialized in the research of Leprosy prevention and treatment. When he was 17 years of age, Nevin moved to the United States, graduating from high school in Philadelphia. A man of many talents, Nevin was a...
Gary H. Tollefsen died February 14th, 2023, at the age of 87. Gary Tollefsen, better known as Mr. T to most, especially his students, was a husband, father, grandfather, professional musician, trumpet player, and music teacher. Gary was born and reared in Spokane, graduated from West Valley H. S. He was discovered by Rafael Mendez who gave Gary private lessons and he recorded a trumpet duet with Gary, who was only 15 years old at the time. He later, attended EWU, was accepted into the US air...
Yvaughn Grace "Yvaughnie" Carstensen, (95), of Almira, WA passed away on January 28, 2023. Yvaughn a lifelong resident of Almira, WA was born in Wenatchee, WA on October 21, 1927. The only daughter of Vaughn and Mary (Krause) White. She graduated from Almira Public School in 1945 and attended Eastern Washington State College graduating in 1949 with a teaching degree. Her first teaching job was in Colfax, WA from 1949-1950. She married her husband Henry on September 23, 1950 at the Almira...
The family of Yvaughn “Yvaughnie” Carstensen, 95, of Almira, Washington, is sad to announce her passing on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Wilbur, Washington. Yvaughnie’s full Obituary will be in next week’s Star. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for Yvaughnie’s family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is caring for her family....
Willa J. Rollins-Evers, 70, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Master of Any Task she chose to put her mind to, passed away Sunday evening, January 29, 2023; her husband – Chuck by her side. Born Friday, August 8, 1952 in Ephrata, Washington to Glenn & Audrey Bell-Grubbs Sr., Willa grew to be very protective of her little brother – Glenn Grubbs Jr., having once beat up a boy who had bullied Glenn Jr. She graduated high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1970, and went on to earn her...
Barbara was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Ralph Edward and Edna Pearl Bemis. She later moved to Bellingham, Washington, where she attended Bellingham High School. While in school she participated in many musical programs until graduation. She then attended Western Washington University where she met her husband, Dick Riehl. Soon after they were married Barbara and Dick moved to Tacoma, Washington, where their four children: Bobbi Lynne Kempkes, Allison Punteney (Pat), Missy Bruce (Mike), and Rich...
John C. Francis (72) "Florist, Master Gardener, Artist, Poet, Loved by many, a Soon Friend to all whom he met, leaving all a bit richer for having known him;" passed away Wednesday morning December 28, 2022 in Nespelem, Washington. Born June 22nd, 1950 in Rossland, BC, Canada to Alex & Mary "Jean" Moore-Francis; John attended school in Northport, Washington where his second grade teacher – Mrs. Roe first recognized and encouraged John's artistic ability. Later, along with being on the high s...
Gerry Kerby left his earthly home peacefully at Coulee Medical Center on Friday, December 23, 2022, his wife at his side. Born on March 30, 1940, to Clair and Eleanor (Springston) Kerby in Spirit Lake, Idaho he moved to Grand Coulee at a young age where his father taught school and coached at Grand Coulee Junior High. Gerry loved this area and had many fond memories of growing up here especially having a horse and being a charter member of the Junior Ridge Riders. He moved with his family to...
Claude "CJ" Philip Bjorson, 34 years young, bravely transitioned from this world and entered his forever life on December 29th, 2022 having battled a rare cancer for longer than anyone could have imagined. CJ was met for his new journey by his son, Junior, as well as numerous family ready to show him his new paradise. Born May 20th, 1988 in Grand Coulee, CJ never settled for anything less than what he wanted. He lived life to the absolute fullest. He mastered any skill needed, well-remembered...
Mary Atkins, born June 24, 1946, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, following an extended illness. Mary was known for being a cook for many businesses in the Grand Coulee Dam area over the years and eventually retiring from Coulee Medical Center. She was known for her good humor and being a friend to everyone. At this time no services are being held....
Darrel Fleischman, 75, born January 23, 1947, a long time resident of the Grand Coulee Dam area died on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born in Omak, Washington, to his parents Floyd and Rose Fleischman, he lived in Omak until his family moved to Moses Lake, Washington. After high school he went to Washington State University until he joined the Army during Vietnam where he was in the 44th medical brigade. After Vietnam he returned to Moses Lake and worked for the waste water treatment facilities....
John Paul Holmdahl, 86, was born May 19, 1936, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman Holmdahl and Margaret Dodgson Holmdahl. He passed on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. John moved with his parents to Coulee Dam, Washington, where brothers Jim and Tom were born. Their father was a well-respected engineer for the Grand Coulee Dam. A young John spent part of his youth trapping animals around the Banks Lake area to raise money. He even sold some of the pelts to Sears. He adored his father who taught him...