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Herbert A Bird, 78, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at his home Thursday morning, September 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. A full tribute to Herb’s life will be in next week Star Newspaper. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is working with Herbert’s family. Memories and expressions of caring may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com.... Full story
William Douglas "Bill" Morger Sr., formerly of Elmer City and Coulee Dam,Washington, passed away after a long illness in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Bill was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, on August 23, 1937, to Marvin and Josephine Morger. Bill was one of 12 children. Bill spent his early life in Colorado, moving to the central California valley at the age of three years. Most of his youth was spent in central California, where his family owned many businesses... Full story
After a lingering illness, Nell E. McDonald-Lucht (Tabbs) passed away in Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington on Monday, Sept. 6, 2021. She was born to Millie Joe and Charley McDonald on November 1, 1948, in the Indian Hospital in Nespelem, Washington. Tabbs, as we all knew her, lived her younger years in the Omak, Washington area. She attended St. Mary's Mission School; graduated from Coulee Dam High School, June 1967. She spent one year at (IAIA) Institute of American Indian Arts... Full story
Patrick Dale Quill an Amazing Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great grandfather, and friend left us unexpectedly on August 17, 2021 He was born to Jerome Quill and Mae Carson in Nespelem WA on July 2, 1943. In 1963 He started working for Mt Tolman fire center and retired in 1999 only leaving for a brief time while he was enlisted in the Army, B Company 2nd/ 501st 101st Airborne in Vietnam in 1969. Patrick is survived by his Brother Jerome "Porky" Quill" Jr. of Omak, WA, and Sister Maryanne... Full story
Gary Lee Bjorson, 72, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at his home after a second battle with cancer on August 22, 2021, in Grand Coulee. Gary was born to Claude and Genevieve Bjorson on June 28, 1949, in Mason City, Washington. He graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1967. Gary was born and raised in the Grand Coulee Dam Area. He met his wife of 47 years in October of 1972 while she was visiting a friend who was having her first child. The pair married on December 22, 1972. Gary...
Gail Marie Kuehne, 86, of Keller, Washington, passed away Sunday morning, August 22, 2021, in Spokane, Washington. Gail was born on October 19th, 1934, in a cabin on Iron Creek to Mary and Boxer Summerlin. She attended grade school in Keller, Republic, Inchelium and Hunters. Her 7th-grade year was spent in Wenatchee, and then she returned to the area and finished her 8th through 12th-grade years in Wilbur, Washington. On April 25, 1953, Gail married the love of her life, Henry G. Kuehne. She... Full story
Marjorie Maxine Williams, 91, passed away in Spokane, WA on August 16, 2021, after a short illness. She was born on November 12, 1929, in Pawnee City Nebraska to Glenn and Margaret Packett and was the third eldest of thirteen children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years Ken Williams, her son Michael G. Williams, her parents, and 8 siblings. She is survived by her siblings Ed Packett, Pat Packett, Gary Packett, Doris Taylor, her son John K. Williams, and his spouse Cathy William... Full story
Gail Kuehne, 86, of Keller, Washington passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 22, 2021 in Spokane, Washington. Gail’s services are as follows: Thursday, August 26, 2021, a Visitation will be held from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Strate Funeral Home, 329 East Grand Coulee Ave, Grand Coulee, WA. Friday, August 27, 2021, Funeral Service will begin at 10:00am at the Keller Community Center in Keller, WA. Graveside Services will follow at the Keller Community Cemetery. Gail’s full obituary will be published at a later date. Strate Funeral Home of Gra... Full story
Terry S. "Juppo" Francis Jr., 64, Wanderer, Story Teller and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, passed on to his fathers, Saturday, July 24, 2021 from Seattle, Washington. Juppo entered this world on Tuesday, January 17, 1957, to Terry S. Sr. and Dora Owhi-Francis in Nespelem, Washington. Juppo was on Chemawa Indian School, "Brave" football team in Salem, Oregon, graduating in 1975. He went on to attend college in Wenatchee, Washington. A member of Longhouse... Full story
David Allen Louie Sr., 73, known to all simply as "Dave Louie"; passed away Friday afternoon, August 13, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Dave was born Sunday, January 18, 1948, in Nespelem, Washington, to Francis and Elvina McClung-Louie. A 1967 graduate of Coulee Dam High School in Coulee Dam, Washington where he was named the Beavers Basketball Team's MVP; Dave attended college in Roswell, New Mexico, where he learned welding; a trade at which he worked for many years and... Full story
Edward James Powell was born in Coulee Dam, Washington on December 28, 1950, and passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, on Thursday, January 7, 2021, due to the devastating effects of Covid-19. Ed's parents Claude Laverne Powell and Lucy Wiona Fackenthall Powell were from Coulee City, Washington. Ed's family later moved to Coulee Dam where he attended the Coulee Dam schools and graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1969 as a 12-year veteran. He then attended... Full story
David Allen Louie Sr. (73) known to all simply as "Dave Louie"; passed away Friday afternoon, August 13, 2021, at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Dave's family dressing was held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, WA. Dave's wake will be held this evening at 7:00pm in the Catholic Longhouse in Nespelem, WA, where his funeral will be held at 9:00am Thursday morning, August 19, 2021. Dave's graveside services will be held at Nespelem... Full story
Travis Leroy Dobson quietly passed away at home from his brave battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, with the love of his life Susan Dobson Hutson by his side. Travis was born January 1, 1954, first New Year baby, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Ival and Donald Dobson. Later the family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska, where he spent his childhood. His later teenage years he moved to Brewster, Washington and worked in the family orchard and various orchards around the area. He met his soulmate... Full story
Darlene V. Bott, 76, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Friday evening, July 30, 2021, in Wenatchee, Washington. She was born Monday, October 2, 1944, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Lewis & Virginia Banks. Shortly following her graduation from Rocky Mountain High School in Cowley, Wyoming in 1963, Darlene Banks married Wilbur Bott in her hometown of Lovell, Wyoming that same year. Well known and loved by Lake Roosevelt School District students and staff as School Secretary, Darlene retired after... Full story
Pastor Bob Phillips, 72, minister and member of the Cherokee Nation of Tahlequah, OK, met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face, Friday morning, July 23, 2021, from Spokane, Washington. Bob was born Saturday, March 12, 1949, to Job & Eva Sunday-Phillips in Porum, Oklahoma. A 1969 graduate of Porum High School, Bob went on to graduate from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Missouri. In November of 1976, Bob married Charlene Drywater, in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the New Life Indian Baptist Chu... Full story
Gwenneth B. "Gwen" Wright, 74, born Friday April 18, 1947, in Binger, Oklahoma, to Kenneth R. and Prudence Edmonds; passed away last week in Electric City, Washington. She was a member of the "Caddo Tribe" and 1963 graduate of Ponca City High School in Ponca City, Oklahoma. On Saturday, March 13, 1976, in what would be her home for the next 45 years, Gwen married the "love of her life" John T. "Jack" Wright. She and Jack ran Grand Coulee, Washington's Teepee Drive-in for many years. After sellin... Full story
William E. "Bill" McCarty, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Bill was born Sunday, June 28, 1942, in London, Ohio, to William E. & Emma L. Holcomb. His mother later remarried - Ross McCarty, Jr. and Bill chose to officially change his last name to "McCarty." Bill graduated from Union High School in Milford Center, Ohio, and in 1961 enlisted with the United States Air Force. He served his country as jet fighter mechanic for four years, completing his... Full story
William E. "Bill" McCarty, 79, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 20, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Bill was born Sunday, June 28, 1942, in London, Ohio, to William E. & Emma L. Holcomb. His mother later remarried - Ross McCarty, Jr. and Bill chose to officially change his last name to "McCarty." Bill graduated from Union High School in Milford Center, Ohio, and in 1961 enlisted with the United States Air Force. He served his country as jet fighter mechanic for four years, completing his... Full story
A graveside service will be held at 1p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Spring Canyon Cemetery, Grand Coulee. The family welcomes anyone who would like to attend. Lloyd passed away January 10, 2021.... Full story
On Sunday, July 18, 2021, Colleen Marie (Bryant) Simpson, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 66 peacefully with her two daughters by her side. Colleen was born on July 18, 1955, to Pauline Vivian (Laufer) Bryant and Dr. Maurice E. Bryant in Lewiston, Idaho. The family moved to the Grand Coulee Dam area in 1967, and she graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1973. Colleen had two daughters, Tara and Laura, with Dale W. Rinker. Colleen loved volunteering and being part... Full story
Robert Wade "Bob" Harden of Almira, Washington, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021, from the aftereffects of cardiac arrest. Bob was born February 12, 1952, to Walter "Gene" and Wilda (Bell) Harden in Spokane, Washington, and was raised on the family wheat family north of Almira. He attended school in Almira and graduated from WSU with a degree in agriculture. Following graduation, he returned to the family farm. After an accident in 2001, he leased out the farmland but continued to live in... Full story
Melvin Lee Neal passed away Friday, June 25, 2021, in Moses Lake, Washington. He was born November 29, 1937, in Mason City (now Coulee Dam) Washington to Everett and Eloise (Cline) Neal. He grew up in Grand Coulee as an only child. Mel graduated from Grand Coulee High school in 1956. Later he lived in Grand Coulee and Kirkland, Washington moving to Moses Lake after he retired from M & K upholstery and quilt shop in Grand Coulee. Mel was an avid gardener, quilter and crafter. He was an active... Full story
Sherri Larson (Murray), age 55, unexpectedly departed the world on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at her home in Arlington, Washington. She was born in Brewster, Washington, to Gordon and Kathleen Larson on March 1, 1966. Early in her life, Gordon and Kathleen moved from Grand Coulee to the Seattle area, and Sherri was raised in Edmonds, Washington where she graduated from Woodway High School. Sherri was previously married to Paul Murray, and together they had their wonderful son, Connor Murray.... Full story
Bill Moore, 78, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Hewas born on June 29, 1942, to Lillian Taylor Moore & William Maxwell (Max) Moore in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He grew up in Garden City, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. He was an only child, but played with his cousins, who lived nearby. He loved to read-his mother always told him "when you have a book to read, you are never alone". As a child, he read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica. His father quit his job and... Full story
A celebration of life for Doris Ann Bonertz will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 26, at Faith Community Church, 16 Grant Ave.Electric City. Doris passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in her Elmer City home.... Full story