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Robert L. "Bob" Tonasket, 82, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, Veteran and Respected Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville passed away at his Keller, Washington home, the morning of Monday, November 7, 2022. Bob entered this world Saturday, October 5, 1940 to Joseph Sr. & Mary Covington-Tonasket in Nespelem, Washington. In 1958, he graduated from High School in Curlew. Washington, where Bob was a member of the Basketball, Baseball and Track teams. From October 16,...
Michael Phillip Horne was born on November 7th, 1967 in Bellevue, WA. Mike left us all too soon on the morning of Wednesday, October 26th, 2022. Mike was a council member for the City of Grand Coulee, WA, as well as the owner of MPH Repair and MPH Hi Dam Bar & Grill. He worked hard and put his heart into every project he took on, whether it was his own creative idea or something to help someone else. He was always willing to jump in lending a hand to his community, friends and family. He was an...
Frank Edward Whitham, 81, of Grand Coulee, Washington passed into the arms of his Lord Jesus the evening of Friday, October 21, 2022. Frank was born Wednesday, December 11, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank O. and Gladys F. Whitham. Following graduation from Reseda High School in Reseda, California where he was a standout member of the Football and Pole Vault teams; Frank went on to work for the Aerospace Industry with Lockheed Martin as a welder and supervisor specializing in working with...
The Reverend Maurice Francis Peterson, a senior priest of the Diocese of Yakima, died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Pacifica Senior Care in Ellensburg, a few days after suffering a seizure. He was 68 and had been diagnosed with frontal lobal dementia about two years ago. The family is grateful to Pacifica for the compassionate care he received, especially by Ahna Soli and Jamie Harper, Fr. Maurie's nurse, as well as for the care of his friends, especially Anne Devney, Mark Farrell and Patti...
Joseph Anthony "JR" Tonasket Jr., 83, Member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, passed away quietly, his wife Marie by his side, Saturday morning October 15, 2022 in Brewster, Washington. Born Friday, August 25, 1939 in Nespelem to Joseph A. Sr. and Mary Covington-Tonasket, Jr. graduated from High School in Curlew, WA where he was a member of the Curlew Cougars track and boxing teams. Always active, to say that JR loved sports would be an understatement! He ran in multiple marathons...
(formerly of Bridgeport, Waterville, Electric City, WA) Myron Malone, of Mansfield, Washington, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022. He was born on June 15, 1946, in Wenatchee, Washington, to George Malone and Clara Painter Malone Thomas. He graduated from Waterville High School in 1964 and entered the U.S. Navy from 1964-1966. After leaving the U.S. Navy, he moved to Wilbur, Washington, to manage an Agricultural Spray Service. Myron worked for 10 years for the Washington State Patrol and...
John Fredrick Weber, aged 74 years, peacefully went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, September 26, 2022 while vacationing on the Oregon coast with his wife and friends from college days. John was born April 5, 1948 in Wenatchee, Washington, and spent his early years at Libby Creek Ranch, Carlton, Washington. In 1953 he moved with his family to Grand Coulee, Washington where he attended grade school, graduating from Grand Coulee High School in 1966. He was a three-sport letterman...
Claude E. Gates, 95, loving husband and father, doting grandfather, proud veteran and avid outdoorsman, passed away the evening of Friday, September 30, 2022 in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born Saturday, July 10, 1927, in Denver, Colorado to Loren L and Florence R. Gates. Claude served his country with the United States Army Air Corp from October 12, 1945 to December 28, 1947. He was stationed in Japan as part of the post-World War II occupation force as an MP (Military Police). One day whi...
A graveside service for DonnaFay Shear will be held on Saturday, October 8, at 11am at the Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington. Immediately following will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall in Electric City, WA. There will be a potluck lunch served, please bring a side dish to share if you are able. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Legion Hall of Electric City, Washington. Donna passed away Tuesday,September 20, 2022. On...
Theda Rosenberg was born to Theodore and Alta Dirrim on May 25, 1925. She grew up in Weippe, Idaho. After graduating in 1942, and attending a year of college, she married Oliver Perkins and had two children, Denise and Kerry (Marilyn) Perkins. The family settled in Grand Coulee, WA. Theda worked for the US Bureau of Census and later managed the local Sears store. Later, after divorcing, Theda met and married Russell Rosenberg, a rancher. She loved the ranch life. She was delighted to become a...
Rosaline Phillips James, 85, Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother passed on from her Nespelem, Washington home Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022. Rosaline was born in Harrah, Washington to Matthew and Maggie Johnson-Phillips on Friday, July 16, 1937. A member of the Catholic Church faithfully saw to it that the altar was set up and prepared for Mass. Rosaline worked for 17 years at "Snokist" and...
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Donna Fay Shear, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away. She was 87 years old. She is survived in death by her children: Thomas Shear, Dean Shear, Ronald Shear and Rebecca Shear; her siblings Betty Everetts, Katy Totten, Helen Allison, William Rousseau, Arlene Haberly, Danial Rousseau, Martha Howard, and Melody Cox; her 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis M Shear; her son...
William "Bill" Dean Myers passed Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Mondovi, Wisconsin, he developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age, in particular, fishing. He moved to California as a teen and remained there until June of 1973. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the Navy where he served from 1955 to 1958. Shortly after serving he was set up for a blind date where he met the love of his life Lorette. The two were married in June of 1961. He and his...
A Celebration of Howard's Life will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Banks Lake Bible Church, 25 School Ave., Electric City, WA 99123. He passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for Howard's family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is assisting his family....
CELEBRATION OF LIFE September 24, 2022 Frank A. English May 26, 1931 – July 24, 2022 Please join Frank's family on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. for a celebration of his life. Please feel free to wear Seahawk gear or golf attire and come share memories of your times with Frank. Frank touched many lives in his 60 plus years living in Coulee Dam, from the Phillips 66 service station to Custodian/Bus Driver at the school district – to his daily golfing and socializing with friends. Hope to see...
Howard Joseph Roberts, 84, passed away Monday,August 22, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. He began his impact on all who would be blessed to know him on Thursday, July 14, 1938, when he was born in Deer Park, Washington to the home of Albert and Nora Gonser-Roberts. An outstanding athlete at Deer Park High School, Howard lettered in baseball, basketball and football, graduating in 1956. Howard served with the United State Air Force from October 18, 1956 to October 18, 1960. Following his honorable... Full story
Darrell Alan Stensgar, 68, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, peacefully passed away in his Coulee Dam, Washington home Monday morning, August 15, 2022. He was born Sunday, September 27, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to James F. and Donna Wilson-Stensgar. After retiring in 2012 after 30 years as a Civil Engineer with the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), Darrell was a member of the Grand Coulee Moose Lodge and the Grand Coulee Eagles. When... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Pine/Bill Desautel Saturday, September 10, 2022 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the north end, (downriver, left side) Lake Roosevelt SpringCanyon National Park BYOB, your lawn chair and your great memories of Pine. He wanted everyone to have fun, celebrate and share good times. A taco bar will be provided. This event willbe on the beach and very casual. Boat in or walk in.... Full story
After a long, full life Elmer Rinard joined the love of his life Onie Gould on August 17, 2022. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Edith and Elmer Rinard, Sr. on November 29th, 1922, and had 2 brothers Cecil and Raymond, both deceased. Raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was 2 years old, he spent his first 19 years in Boone, Iowa. He enlisted in the Army on October 12, 1942 and experienced a world tour of North Africa, Italy, and the Philippines. Elmer would talk about how... Full story
Keith Orrin Jim was born December 14, 1988 and passed away August 2, 2022. He is one who passed away at a young life but lived it to his fullest. His parents are Verna Saulque, stepdad, Arnold St. Pierre and his dad, Charles Jim (deceased). Keith is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. He attended Nespelem Elementary School, Junior High School at Grand Coulee, then on to Lake Roosevelt graduating in 2007. Keith competed in football, basketball, track and wrestling. He met... Full story
Kenneth Terry Skorheim passed away July 12, 2022 at his home in Camano Island, WA. Terry was born March 16, 1944 in Auburn, WA to Ken and Doris Skorheim. He graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1962 where he was a multi-sport athlete. He married Linda Skorheim (Gordon) on January 2, 1966; they later divorced. Terry graduated from Colorado State University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in outdoor education. Terry worked for the US Forest Service for 40+years in... Full story
Roberta "Bobbie" Cornett passed away of natural causes on Thursday, July 18, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center Long-Term Care in Grand Coulee, Washington. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Craig, Colorado, to Richard and Helen Dillon. The oldest of four children, she moved with the family to the Ritzville, Washington area in the late 1950s. She met her husband-to-be, Ken Cornett, while he was in the Air Force stationed in Moses Lake at what was then Larson Air force Base. They were married in... Full story
Linda Christine Esmond, 73, surrounded by her loving family, departed her Electric City, Washington home during the morning hours of Saturday, July 30, 2022, to meet her Lord Jesus face-to-face. This following a brave battle with A.L.S. (aka: "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). Born Sunday, July 17, 1949 at March Air Force Base, Riverside, California to George and Harriet Carrington, Linda graduated in 1968 from North High School in Riverside California. On Saturday September 20, 1969, Miss Linda C.... Full story
Frank Allen English was born May 26, 1931, and passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 71 years, Ileta, and children. Frank was born and raised in Wallowa Oregon. He married his high school sweetheart in 1951 and went to work for Chevron. He was transferred about every 2 years which resulted in the welcoming of a new child in each town until they settled in Coulee Dam in 1958 with his last child born in 1960. Frank loved his family very much and was blessed to be part of...
Ellen Moses "SWim Tem Nalqs", 93, of Nespelem, Washington and Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, went on to her Maker Sunday morning June 19th, 2022. Ellen's family was by her side to bid her farewell. Ellen was born January 22, 1929 in Chesaw, Washington to Edward & Mary Harbor-Pierre. She was a member Catholic Church where she was an active in fundraising for the Altar society. She also attended Washut services at the Nez Perce Longhouse. Ellen worked... Full story