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Our beautiful mom, Amy Lou Mahoney passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 82, at the Vista Manor Assisted Living Facility in Wilbur, Washington. She was an amazing wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She was a fiery red head who was lively, fun, full of spirit, quick to smile and slow to anger. She would do anything for her family and friends. Amy was born in Beaumont, Texas on March 11, 1939, to Lula Beatrice Dewil Ewbank and Francis Maunde Lawrence... Full story
On Sunday, March 21, 2021, Richard N Elkins, 84, peacefully passed away with his wife Elizabeth and his son Jon by his side at Aegis in Kent, Washington. Richard was born February 28, 1937, in Indio, California, to Ruth and Nuton Elkins. The family moved to Grand Coulee in 1949 where he graduated from high school in 1955. He retired from Boeing after 35 years in 1995, "The Golden Handshake". He was an active member of SPEEA and later became part of management. While attending Washington State... Full story
Richard Rooney, 73, passed away on Friday March 23, 2021, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Richard was born and grew up in Pueblo, Colorado, graduated from East High School, enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam era and later received a BS in Industrial Arts and another in Natural Resource Management / Geography from the University of Wyoming. Over the years he lived and worked in various places that included Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Somalia (East Africa), Arizona, Nevada and Washington. His... Full story
Jack Thune Jr. came into this word in southwest Minnesota and left this word in Wenatchee, Washington. He served three years I the Army doing his tour of duty in the U.S. and Korea. He was a member of American Legion Post 157 in electric City and a member and employee of the Grand Coulee Moose Lodge 504. He also worked part time at the Spring Canyon Cemetery. Jack volunteered at the care and share food bank on a weekly basis. Having never been married he leaves behind many friends a lot of memories. A memorial service will be held for Jack...
Memorial services for Rolland R. Bussert will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Spring Canyon Cemetery, Grand Coulee, Washington. Roland passed away September 20, 2020, in Electric City, Washington. Born in Rice, Washington he was raised in Eastern Washington from Ephrata to Lone Pine - Omak to Okanogan and Malott. He worked with his dad, Rex, on the original Okanogan Courthouse and many other buildings. He was a plasterer and his brother, Des, and nephew, Jerome, joined him in... Full story
Robert Anthony Milliken "Bob", father, friend, and educator, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born on New Year's Day, January 1, 1945, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, to Bob and Josephine Milliken. Bob grew up in Coulee Dam, Washington. Instilled with a strong work ethic, he had various jobs that included newspaper boy and mowing lawns. He loved music and became a DJ on the weekends for KFDR, the local radio station. He played trumpet in the high school band and per... Full story
Steven A Cooler, 28, Outdoor Adventurer, Fisherman, Free Spirit, who expressed himself through his Amazing Musical Ability to play almost any instrument and most importantly "Loving Husband and Adoring Father", left us all much too soon the morning of Tuesday, March 11, 2021. Steven resided in Wilbur, Washington. He was born on Monday, July 27, 1992, in Fernindina Beach, Florida to Charles Cooler and Amanda Davis. Predeceased by his grandmother, Katie Cooler; grandparents: Max & Nadine Graves... Full story
Doris Ann Bonertz, 86, was surrounded by her loving family, in her Elmer City, Washington, home Tuesday morning, March 16, 2021, when she passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior – Jesus. Born Friday, April 6, 1934 in LaPlata County, Colorado, to George Roy & Mary Pauline Augusta Liese-Brown, Doris graduated in 1952 from High School in Newport, Washington. After her first husband William A. Finch passed away in 1982, following 28 years of marriage; Doris married Donald Bonertz at the Nazarene... Full story
Larry Dean Boyd, 84, the loving Husband, Dad, Papa and Tupa, passed away on Sunday,March 7, 2021, in Grand Coulee, Washington, with his family by his side. While gone was the agony of the cancer Larry fought for two decades, also gone were Larry's ice fishing on Owhi Lake, picking huckleberries at Gold Mountain, hunting in Hellsgate, chipping-in at Banks Lake, prowling the stands at State B and cheering for his daughters and grandchildren. Larry was borne to Norman Alonzo and Catherine... Full story
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