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On Wed., Mar. 3, 2021, long-time Aberdeen resident William "Bill" Allen Simpson passed away at Providence St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia,Washington, at the age of 80. He fought a brief battle with cancer supported by many friends and his family. Bill was born on Dec. 31, 1940, at Tacoma General. This would be the same location his son and granddaughter were born, a fact he was very proud of and would often share with others. His parents, William B. Simpson and Maxine E. (Stenberg) Embree,... Full story
Linda K Hogan, 72, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Saturday morning, February 13, 2021, surrounded by her husband and loving family in her Nespelem, Washington home. Linda was born Sunday, September 26, 1948, to William Wayne amd Elsie Leary-Picard in Nespelem, Washington. A member of the Confederated Tribes of The Colville, eldest daughter, Linda, left high school during her 11th year to help care for her younger siblings, however in later years Linda did con... Full story
Daicia Marie Mellon, 31, loving mother, faithful friend to many and proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville; left us all much too soon Friday, February 5, 2021. Daicia entered this world on Saturday, February 11, 1989, in Spokane, Washington to Oscar H. and Dianne Sutton-Mellon. An excellent student and voracious reader, teenage Daicia found schooling too easy and so earned her GED at the age of 15 years. Daicia married once to David Cox Jr., and though they later divorced,... Full story
Theodore (Ted) Edward Wolf, passed away suddenly at his home in Yakima, Washington, with his wife by his side on December 21, 2020. Ted was born on January 11, 1940, to Morris and Lela Wolf in Los Angeles, California. After high school, Ted joined the Navy and did two tours 1957-1963. He met his first wife, Wanda, in 1957, and married her in 1962. Ted and Wanda had three children and they were his pride and joy. Ted also loved weight lifting, boxing, working out and riding his motorcycle. Ted le... Full story
Early on Saturday, November 14, 2020 beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, aunt, sister and wife Mavis Gorman passed away in her home surrounded by her three children. She was 89 and passed just a few days shy of her 90th birthday. Mavis was born on December 8, 1930 in Jamestown North Dakota. The first child of Ed and Alvina Klundt she was soon joined by her sister Betty. Ed farmed wheat with a team of draft horses, Alvina kept a garden. The farm had a family cow, raised turkeys and... Full story
Mark Allan Sommerdorf, 52, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at his home Saturday, December 6, 2020. Born Thursday May 16, 1968, to Allen and Dottie Sommerdorf in Wenatchee, Washington, Mark worked most of his life in construction, achieving the grade of "Drywall Manager." Mark, enjoyed fishing, working on cars and traveling, and his favorite way to travel was on two wheels with a powerful motor in between them. Mark equally loved both cruising down the road on his Harley Davidson and... Full story
Muriel Lorene Bussell, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Muriel Lorene Bussell was born in Thayer, Missouri, on July 6, 1926, to Mary and James Shepard. Muriel graduated from high school in Thayer and she attended Southwestern Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. She taught primary education in one-room country schools in southeast Missouri. Muriel married Harold Donald Bussell on December 26, 1948, in Thayer.... Full story
E. Ruth Palmer passed away at home surrounded by family, Saturday morning, January 9, 2021. She resided in Chewelah, Washington, and Coulee Dam, Washington. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald W Palmer in April 2008; her parents Rosa and Joseph Phillips; one brother; three sisters; one grandson (Robert Ricks) and one great grandson (Logan Becker) She is survived by one son Frank Palmer (Chewelah) and two daughters Ellen Stone (Chewelah) and Jeannie Becker (Reardan). She has many... Full story
Darryl Dominic Moses left us in the early morning hours on Wednesday December 23, 2020, due to a massive heart attack. He was born September 1, 1949, to Raymond Moses and Mary Dick Moses. Darryl was a member of the Catholic Church, a Vietnam Veteran, and a welder by trade. He was employed through the Colville Confederated Tribe before the corona virus became an issue and deemed a non-essential employee. Darryl is survived by his daughters: Maybellene Moses (Disautel) and Sharon Moses (Omak). He... Full story
Terri Lee Covington was called home to join her ancestors in the early morning hours on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Terri was brought into this world on Monday July 4, 1966 in Brewster, Washington, by Odile Bigwolf and Edward Covington Sr. She was an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes from the Wenatchi and Moses-Columbia Tribes on her father's side, she was also Kainaiwa of the Blood Band in Standoff Alberta, Canada on her mother's side. She received her education from Nespelem... Full story
Lloyd Carl Carlson was born in Seattle, Washington on February 11, 1957 to Carl and Beverly Carlson. He was the fourth of what soon became a family of six children. From early on Lloyd had a love of music. He started drum lessons in Seattle and continued playing when his family made the move to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1968. While in junior high, Lloyd focused on music and became a founding member of a local boy band, The Silent Ones. The group could most often be found playing at the... Full story
Jennifer Faye Joseph, 62, was surrounded by loving family, Wednesday evening, December 16, 2020, when she departed this life, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. This inspiring woman was born Tuesday, September 9, 1958, in Portland, Oregon, to Andrew Joseph Sr. and Geraldine Friedlander. A proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Jennifer attended Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, where she graduated with honors in 1976. She went on... Full story
Sharon Mae Bird, 70, of Electric City, Washington, went to be with the Creator on Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born May 29, 1950, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Myron Lytle and Margaret Philion. Sharon worked for 22 years as an LPN at Coulee Community Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was always there for her family. She will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by husband Robert; children: Barry and Kitty; grandchildren: Dominique, Nathanial, Ian,... Full story
Lois Jean Pierce passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Davenport, Washington. She was born on September 10, 1936, in Merced, California. She was active at home and in her community with a fiery independence. She participated in such things as the Ridge Rider Drill Team, volleyball teams and in exercise groups. The Planet Earth Players was one of her favorites, playing in all kinds of roles and performing tasks for the theater. She worked hard at home and at various jobs with pride in a j... Full story
Ron Kerby went to Heaven on December 18,2020. He was 82 years young. He now rests in our Lord for eternity. Ronald Eugene Kerby was born in Orofino, Idaho May 4th 1938. He was the oldest of three boys born to Clair and Elinor Kerby. The family moved from Orofino to Grand Coulee where his dad Clair worked for the school district as a bus driver and taught school for ten years. His mom, Elinor worked as a clerk in a small boutique. Growing up, Ron and his brothers Jerry and Dean were active in... Full story
Robert Louis Pachosa, age 78, passed away in his residence, surrounded by family, on Sunday December 13, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Born on March 21, 1942 in Mason City (Coulee Dam), WA. Bob spent his entire childhood in Grand Coulee, graduating from Grand Coulee High School In 1960. Bob's Grand Coulee Tigers boys basketball team won the State B Basketball Tournament in 1960 and Bob, with most points scored in the tournament, was named to the all state class B basketball team soon after. This led to... Full story
Grand Coulee Police 12/15 - A woman was banned from two Coulee Boulevard addresses. The woman allegedly threw a battery at two men she rents her apartment from, and had dismantled a smoke detector believing it was a camera. Police noted a dismantled smoke detector in her driveway when they came to speak to her about being banned from those properties. Coulee Dam Police 12/15 - An officer was told that a man had been found guilty in tribal court but walked out before he could be taken to jail, leaving in a PT Cruiser. That man was known to...
Bob passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in his residence on Sunday, December 13, 2020. On Saturday, December 19, 2020, Bob’s family will be available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a “Drive Through” Meet and Greet with viewing at Spring Canyon Cemetery. You may stay in your car if you wish to pay your respects to Bob and his family. We ask that you please practice social distancing and wear a mask. A family graveside service with limited seating will follow. Full obituary in next week's paper.... Full story
Francis John Michael Reyes, 83, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born on May 24, 1937, in Nespelem, Washington, to Modesta (Abraham) Shadle and Catherino Reyes. He grew up in Okanogan County, graduating from Okanogan High School in 1955. Francis then joined the Air Force in 1955 serving until 1959. Francis moved to Portland, Oregon and met and married the love of his life, Bonnie Overberg. They made their way back to the Grand Coulee Dam area in 1974 where they raised six... Full story
Frances Lucille Lyle Sather, age 90, passed away peacefully October 10, 2020. Born February 27, in Burlington, Washington to Edward and Mary. She left this earth after a long fight with Alzheimer's and dementia. Frances married her soulmate Glyn who preceded her death in 1998. She is survived by her brother, Edward "Lloyd" of Virginia; her daughters: Betty of Oklahoma, Jacquie of Virginia, and Anita of Spokane; her sons: David of Everett, Everett of Spokane, her grandchildren: Chris, Chad,... Full story
Timothy Raymond Neal, age 70, passed away Dec. 2, 2020, in Tonasket, Washington. Tim was born October 27, 1950 to Ray and Elaine Neal in Spokane, Washington. He was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. He lived in Coulee Dam, Washington and attended elementary school there until his father, a powerhouse operator, was transferred to Mattawa, Washington. He finished his elementary education there before moving to George, Washington where he grew up ranching with his Dad. They raised... Full story
Lowell Hensley passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, after a short illness. Lowell was born in Newbridge, Oregon, June 18, 1936, to Logan Hensley and Alberta Pease. He was very young when his family moved to Mansfield, Washington and he spend most his life in the Mansfield Area. He only completed the eight grade and than went to work for his Uncle farming. In June of 1960 he married Kay Birch and had two children, Kathy (Ray) Wadsworth of Spokane and Kris (LaDonna) Hensley, LasVegas. He worked... Full story
Kristi Kay Wilson, 39 of Nespelem, WA, left this world on November 3, 2020, at her home. Born to the late Thelma "Teila" St. Paul and Eldon Wilson July 20, 1981, in Omak, Washington. She attended Nespelem Elementary School home of the "Savages". She had her schooling from Lake Roosevelt High School and received her diploma June 5, 1999. She enlisted in the U.S. Army where she was 62E (Heavy Construction Equipment Operator). She went to Fort Jackson, South Carolina for Basic Training and AIT.... Full story
Noel Hans Gunderson, 77, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Tuesday morning, November 2, 2020. Noel was born Christmas day, Friday, December 25, 1942, in Hannah, North Dakota to Hans and Beatrice Gunderson. The great event in Noel's life occurred on a Saturday, December 9, 1961, just 16 days before his 19th birthday, when he married Miss Edna Owens, at the "Hitch'n Post Wedding Chapel" in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. A proud member of IUOE Local 302 for 50 years, Noel was a master of his... Full story
Ima Jean Gordon passed away in the early morning hours of October 24, 2020. She was 93 years old and lived a full and beautiful life. As she always said, "it's been a good run." Ima Jean was born in Bull Creek, Oklahoma on September 9, 1927 to Frank and Penelope Wilson. She was one of five children. Ima Jean was raised on the family homestead and attended school in Maud, Oklahoma. It was there that she learned her strong work ethic, fierce independence, and a bit of stubbornness. These life... Full story