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Memorial services for Geoff Foot will be held at the Faith Community Church in Electricy City on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm. All are invited....
Myrna Joy Francis (84), of Electric City, Washington passed away following a brief illness, Monday morning, October 23, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Wednesday, July 6, 1939 in Rifle, Colorado to Phillip & Lenore Paddock, Myrna attended high school in De Beque, Colorado, where she was one of six in her graduating class. Myrna was also a cheerleader for the De Beque High School Dragons Basketball Team..."They did not have a sufficient number of students in the...
Patti was born March 6, 1938, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. She was the first born to Melvie and Myrtle (Dugger) Jess. A year and one month later she was joined by her brother, Donald, in April of 1939. Five years later, in late 1943, her cousins, John and Bobbee Jo Jess joined the family after their mother passed away and they were adopted by Melvie and Myrt. Patti loved the growing up years in the 1940's and 50's. She always lived in the house one mile south of Hartline that she...
Geoffrey N. "Geoff" Foot, 72, longtime resident of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023 to meet Jesus his Savior face to face. Born Monday, August 27, 1951 in Seattle, Washington, the eldest son of Earnest John and Dorothy Jean Foot, Geoff grew up in Alderwood Manor, Washington. As a youth, Geoff reveled in spending time out of doors, often raising extra money cutting Alder trees for his neighbors. Following graduation from Meadowdale High School in Snohomish...
Lawrence Allen Achord, 46, of Electric City, Washington, left us on Friday, September 29. He was born December 24, 1976 to Blanche Achord. Lawrence grew up in Nespelem, was active in the Boy Scouts and ran cross country. He was also proficient in school. He found his true passions early. There were few things Lawrence coveted in life: racing horses, hunting, cribbage, cutting wood, all rounded out his life perfectly. No one ever questioned his card count, chainsaw skills or the wrap he put on a...
Richard Earl Carpenter Jr., 56, passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, September 18, 2023, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Thursday January 26, 1967, in Bremerton, Washington to Richard Earl "Dick" Sr. and Lucy Haydock – Carpenter, Richard attended Olympic High School in Bremerton, and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School of Coulee Dam, Washington in 1987, where he was a member of the band, playing saxophone and bass guitar. Following high school, Richard went on to S...
Howard Andrew Mills passed away on September 26, 2023, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born on July 6, 1939, in Almira, Washington to Donald E. Mills and Rachel (Pierce) Mills. He had two older siblings: sister Julia (Mills) Munson, and Davis Mills. He had one younger brother, Norman who died of pneumonia at the age of 6 months in 1947. Howard grew up on a ranch just outside of Grand Coulee feeding chickens, goats, cows, picking and selling berries. Putting up miles of fence lines with his...
Henry Peter Carstensen Jr., 95, passed away on September 8, 2023. Henry (Junior) a life-long resident of Almira was born in Spokane, WA on February 27, 1928. The third child of Henry (father immigrated from Germany) and Elizabeth (Blinn) Carstensen. He graduated from Almira Public School in 1946. Graduating with a degree in agriculture from Washington State College in 1950, he returned to run the family farm north of Almira. After fulfilling his father's requirement to finish fall seeding,...
Steve F. Marchand, 67 of Nespelem, Washington, lost his battle with cirrhosis on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at CMC in Grand Coulee, WA. He was born on June 24, 1956 to Earl Marchand & Sherry (Orr) Marchand in Coulee Dam, WA. He returned to Nespelem from Port Angeles, WA the summer of 1975 and found an old school mate and his forever love, Dalene (Nissen) Marchand. They returned to Port Angeles so he could finish his college stint. He then decided to come home to his Rez and start working. They married...
Charles Frank Long, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023. He was born on March 8, 1931, to Frank and Inez Long in Amherst Neb. He graduated from Amherst HS in 1948. He served his country during the Korean conflict with the Construction Engineers from February 1952 to January 1954. Except for the 2 years in the Army and 3 years working for a private contractor, Charles worked for the USBR his entire career. He worked on many dams and...
A Gathering to honor George will be held on Saturday, September 23 at the Ridge Riders Rodeo arena at 11 a.m. He passed on to the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023....
Marilyn Martino age 71, passed away peacefully at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, surrounded by her loved ones. Marilyn was born September 24, 1951, in Malibu, California to Aura O'reilly and was adopted and raised by her father Phillip O'reilly along with her mother. She graduated from Malibu High School and attended the nursing program at Grand Coulee Hospital at the top of her class (and all the other classes at the time). She had many careers throughout her life including...
Patsy Lynn Kelly Bates passed away at home with her dogs and family by her side on August 31, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. She was born on April 26, 1953, in Walla Walla, Washington to Lee and Beverly Dodson. She moved to Grand Coulee, WA in 1971 where she met her first husband Joseph Patrick Kelly. They welcomed 3 children, Josie, John and Jennifer. She was married to Joe for 32 until his passing from cancer in 2004. Patsy moved to Moses Lake, WA in 2007 to be closer to family...
Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Janice Arlene Hesse Krebs has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born 10-22-1946 in Nampa, Idaho and entered Heaven's gate Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 in Grand Coulee, Washington at age of 76. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, David Krebs and her children Janette (Rex) Hyatt, Kris (Ted) Piccolo; grandchildren: Desiree, Cody, Kendall and Madeline and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in His presence by father...
George Kohout was born in Mason City (Coulee Dam) in 1945 to Ladd Anton Kohout and Avanell Frances Beck. He passed on to the Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He lived in the Grand Coulee area all his life. His father, Ladd, died when George was very young. Eventually, Avanell married L.J. Flowers, a wonderful Texan father to George and his siblings. Growing up, George loved chasing cows and riding at the Alling ranch, his second family. He graduated as a Grand Coulee Tiger in 1963, went on the...
Gordon Lee Larson, 88, peacefully left this world for his heavenly home on Thursday, August 31, 2023, from McKay Healthcare in Soap Lake, Washington. Born in Mandan, North Dakota, on August 30, 1935, to John and Emma Larson, the family moved to the Grand Coulee area when Gordy was young where his dad worked on the building of the Grand Coulee Dam. After Gordy graduated high school, he enlisted in the United States Army where he spent time serving in Germany. Upon his return, he worked as a...
Sadly, Tana Bonzon passed away on August 15, 2023 in Gray Summit, MO. Tana was born on January 10, 1944 in Coulee Dam, WA to Willis and Dorothy Walker. On her arrival home from the hospital, she joined her older sister Terri. After Bill and Dorothy divorced, Bill married Olga Bingham who brought her two daughters, Jeraldine and Deanna, to the family. The four sisters had a special bond. Tana spent her childhood and school years in Coulee Dam and graduated in 1962. Tana married Dennis Bonzon on...
Charlie L Gordon left this world August 7th, 2023. Born in July 1951 to Clarence and Ima Jean Gordon and raised in Grand Coulee, Washington. With an adventurous and mischievous child, Charlie's mother was kept busy and the Grand Coulee community was well entertained. He and his childhood friend Cliff Service were known to run wild through the interior of the Grand Coulee Dam. Charlie's high school years were dedicated to football, fast cars, questionable decisions, and never getting caught....
Saturday, August 5 at 1:00pm Faith Community Church Electric City...
Archey William Price died Sunday, July 9, 2023, from complications of vascular dementia. He was born February 25, 1940 in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Lavina (Everts) and William (Joseph) Price. He is preceded in death by his parents and his youngest son Joel. He is survived by his wife, Sherrye (Seymour), son Brian (Scott) (Sheila), daughter Kelly (Mike Phelps), stepsons George, Jonathan and Grant (Jessie), loved by his grandchildren and blessed with two great-grandchildren. Archey was an only...
Cary Lou Sherman, 79, suddenly passed away February 17, 2023 at Providence Sacred Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. He was born in Chrysler, Alabama to Lou and Lenora Davis Sherman. He married Linda R. Shaffer December 31, 1984 in Moses Lake, Washington. After a short time in Alabama, Cary came back to Washington working for Emerson Diesel in Seattle, Alaska and Kansas delivering and maintaining locomotive diesel engines. In 1970 he left Seattle, and headed to Eastern Washington to work...
Harry Francis Hardy, 73, of Grand Coulee, Washington passed away with his family by his side the afternoon of Thursday July 13, 2023, in Spokane, Washington. Harry was born Sunday October 23, 1949, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to the home of Harry L. & Mary Jane Fox-Hardy. From 1969 to 1989, Harry served his country in the US Navy as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician. Retiring as an E-6; Petty Officer Harry F. Hardy's service record includes - Four "Good Conduct Awards"; the "US Navy "E" Ribbon"...
Jack Herbert Zielsdorf passed on to be with the Lord on July 9, 2023 at about 9:00 PM at his home in Grand Coulee. Jack was born on March 24, 1942 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to his parents Hebert and Mary Zaielsdorf. He had 4 bothers, Bruce, Randy, Mark, and Tom. He graduated from High line High School in Burien, Washington where he met his future wife, Sharon Lee Janet. They were married in 1962. Both working and in 1967 God blessed them with a son, John Cody Zielsdorf. In 1969 they were blessed...
7/16/1953 – 7/16/2023 Alice Mae Whitman, aged 70, passed away at her home in Peru, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Alice was born in Larned, Kansas to Oliver and Anna Foss and started and raised her family in Oklahoma and, eventually, Washington. For nearly 20 years, Alice owned and operated A&K Upholstery out of her home in Electric City, Washington. Recognized by her community, Alice selflessly donated her time each year to mend US Flags for the Spring Canyon C...
Marjoe Ann Richards, 84, gained her heavenly independence on July 4, 2023, in Tahlequah, OK. She was born September 22, 1938, in Hollywood, CA the daughter of Richard Lee Webb and Helen Louise (Barber) Webb. Marjoe graduated from Boulder High School in Boulder, CO in 1956. She attended the University of Colorado on a full scholarship to the School of Music for playing the harp and was also blessed with the gift of perfect pitch. Marjoe's childhood was spent in Oceanside, CA until she moved to...
