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Beverly Jean Orr-Nicholson, 62, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington, Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020. Beverly was born on Saturday, August 10, 1957, in Spokane, Washington into the home of Jimmy and Marlene Wynne-Orr. Beverly attended Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington and to say that she was an active student there would be an understatement…she was a cheerleader, member of the drill team, Indian Club, volleyball team and basketball team to n... Full story
Born in Mason City, Washington on July 17, 1937, Melvin Iverson McKerlie, 82, lived in Coulee Dam, Washington when he left this life on Tuesday December 17, 2019. Mel grew up in the Grand Coulee and Wenatchee area. He left high school in the 11th grade to make his own way in the world. He met and married Shirley Renner in 1959 (later divorced in 1983). Mel joined the Ironworkers Local Union 86 of Seattle in 1958 and transferred to Ironworkers Local Union 14 of Spokane in 1965. He worked on... Full story
Leonard Ray Simpson Jr. "Chu-Lah-Lush", 41, known to friends and family simply as "Junior" left us all much too soon this last week of December 2019. He was born Thursday May 4, 1978, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Leonard Sr. and Gloria Francis-Simpson, and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington in 1996. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and Walahsat 7 Drums, Junior loved his Sweathouse brothers and sisters and his Nez Perce Longhouse Family.... Full story
Lee Edward Sammons, 66, lifelong resident of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in Wenatchee, Washington. A brief graveside service will take place at 10 a.m., on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington. Lee’s graveside service will be followed by an 11 a.m. Memorial Service at Faith Community Church in Electric City, Washington. A complete obituary will run in next week’s issue. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is assisting with services. Fond mem... Full story
Gary Gene Sanderson, husband, father and long-time rancher in Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at the age of 72 on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 Gary was born on February 19, 1947, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Donald “Pete” and Winifred Sanderson. He graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1965 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Finance degree from Washington State University in 1969. During this time Gary married Teresa “Terry” Dunning, and the family returned to ranching on the San... Full story
Charles "Charlie" Douglas Potts II born on December 27, 1952, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. Charlie was born in Oahu, HI to Peggy and Charles Douglas Potts Sr. He moved to Fountain Valley, California, during high school in the mid 70's and became a young entrepreneur and family man! Charlie spent many years in Southern California, then a brief stay in Oregon with his two youngest daughters, then settled in Wilbur Washin... Full story
Ronald E. Rinker, 85, died Monday, December 9, 2019, in Yuma, Arizona. He was born Monday, February 5, 1934, to Sam and Myrtle Rinker in Wilbur, Washington. Ron spent his entire life in the Grand Coulee Area. He was a farmer in the Del Rio Area until his retirement in 1997, when he moved to Electric City. Ron spent his winters in Yuma, Arizona for many years. Ron married Bonnie Whitcraft in 1952. A cowboy all of his life; in his younger days Ron was a jockey, he joined Ridge Riders when they... Full story
Ronald E. Rinker, of Electric City Washington, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019, in Yuma, Arizona. He was born February 5, 1934. Services will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, December 28, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington. A complete obituary will be published in next week’s Star.... Full story
Donald Harry James, 72, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home following a brave battle with cancer, Friday evening, December 6, 2019. Born in Keller Washington to John & Susan Tskulnast-James on Thursday, February 27, 1947, Donald attended Coulee Dam High School, in Coulee Dam, graduating "Class of 1966". On September 20, 1966, Donald enlisted in the US Army, honorably serving two tours for his country during the Vietnam Conflict with the 101st... Full story
Richard Thomas Borup of Wichita Falls, Texas, formally of Electric City, Washington, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Wichita Falls. Richard was born in Boise, Idaho, on October 20, 1931, to Henry Julius and Melta (Taylor) Borup. He attended Boise High School in Boise, Idaho. Upon graduation, Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country proudly from 1948 to 1952. Richard then worked as a driller for the United States B... Full story
Gloria L. Atkins passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, as a result of a car accident. Gloria was born March 28, 1949, in Nespelem, Washington, to Joseph and Lorraine (Sam) Atkins. She attended Nespelem Grade School and Coulee Dam High School, graduating in June 1967. She attended Eastern Washington State College (Eastern Washington University), graduating in 1970, after attending Eastern for 16 straight quarters. She met Albert Andrews and they were married in August 1970. She started her... Full story
Michael Dwayne Stead Sr., 55, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Michael was born Friday, March 27, 1964, in Rosebud, South Dakota, to Benjamin and Hannah Cornelius-Stead. During his school years, Michael loved sports and enjoyed being a member of the school track, football and especially the baseball team. He attended Sherman Indian School in California and then Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington, where Michael graduated, Class of 1983. A... Full story
Gloria L. Atkins passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, as a result of a car accident. Gloria was born March 28, 1949, in Nespelem, Washington, to Joseph and Lorraine (Sam) Atkins. She attended Nespelem Grade School and Coulee Dam High School, graduating in June 1967. She attended Eastern Washington State College (Eastern Washington University), graduating in 1970, after attending Eastern for 16 straight quarters. She met Albert Andrews and they were married in August 1970. She started her career, working as a kindergarten teacher in the... Full story
Cecelia Broncheau Myrick, 92, Elder of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, surrounded by her family at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Cecelia was born Thursday, December 1, 1927, in Culdesac, Idaho to Thomas & Nancy Waters-Broncheau. Cecelia’s Wake was held Monday evening, November 25, 2019 at the Community Center in Nespelem, Washington. Her funeral Mass was conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 10:00am on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, followed by graveside committal at The Nez P... Full story
Josephine Mary Brim was born in Salem, Oregon, on January 4, 1921, to Flora and Richard Brim. She spent her early childhood in Steptoe, Nevada, where her father worked the family lead mine. She was the third of five children. Later, the family moved to work on the Boulder (Hoover) Dam project, and later the Grand Coulee Dam. Josephine graduated from Mason City High (Coulee Dam) with the Class of 1938. On March 22, 1943, she signed up with the United States Marine Corps for "The Duration." With... Full story
Barbara Avey Ries, passed peacefully surrounded by family in Spokane Washington on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Barbara was born on December 19, 1949, in Wenatchee Washington, to parents Clifford W. Avey and Sonja E. Everett. The family lived in Ephrata Washington for a few years and then moved to Coulee Dam where Barbara spent her childhood and school years. In 1960 her mother married Dr. Jack G. Everett and suddenly Barbara and her brothers Richard and John had four more siblings, David, Jane,... Full story
Alan David "Davi" Smith, 57, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Davi was born to Johnnie B. and Norine Louise Circle-Smith on Monday, December 11, 1961, in Omak, Washington. Davi graduated in 1980 from Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, where he was a member of the Eagles tennis team and a star player for the basketball team. Davi enlisted in the US Army on February 4, 1981, training as an Armor Crewman on M-48 – M60 Battle Tanks. Davi was a member o... Full story
Alan David “Davi” Smith, 57, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Davi was born to Johnnie B. and Norine Louise Circle-Smith on Monday, December 11, 1961, in Omak, Washington. Davi graduated in 1980 from Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah, where he was a member of the Eagles tennis team and a star player for the basketball team. Davi enlisted in the US Army on February 4, 1981, training as an Armor Crewman on M-48 – M60 Battle Tanks. Davi was a member of... Full story
It is with deep sorrow that the Elliott family is sharing the loss of their beloved daughter, sister and auntie. Sarah Marie Elliott, age 37, passed away as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest in her home in Grand Coulee, Washington on Friday, October 18, 2019. Sarah was born July 2, 1982 in Soap Lake Washington to Donald and Janice Elliott. Her life started a little different than most at the time. Sarah was born at home with the assistance of a mid-wife (Jeannie Weber) and her maternal aunt... Full story
Dennis Allen Clinkenbeard, age 78, of Wenatchee, Washington, passed peacefully Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Dennis was born May 2, 1941, in Tonasket, Washington to parents Harold and Lucile Clinkenbeard. He graduated from Molson High School and attended WVC and CWU. Dennis was drafted into the U. S. Navy and served on the USS Constellation and later graduated from WSU in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Ford Motor Co., then moved to Bangor, Washington and worked on Trident Submarines, and... Full story
Donald Daniel Dembiczak was born on January 26, 1931, in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Paul and Mary. After several years, Paul decided to move the family west to Grand Coulee to work on the historic Dam. Some of Don's happiest memories are from his childhood there. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, basketball and many adventures with his siblings. Don, the oldest of seven: Gene, Wally, Dennis, Jan, Glen and Judy - enjoyed his role as big brother. As a young man, Don worked on the Dam alongside his fathe... Full story
Loretta May Phillips-Johnson, 68, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. She was born Thursday, May 31, 1951, in Union Gap, Washington, to Matthew and Maggie Johnson-Phillips. Cheerleader and member of the high school band, Loretta graduated from Chilocco Indian School in Oklahoma, and went on to study health care at Kansas University. Most recently, a CNA with the Colville Convalescent Center in Nespelem, Washington, Loretta was previously employed at various places durin... Full story
Betty Brueske passed away September 26, 2019 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. A memorial service will be held in her honor at the Grand Coulee Senior Center on Saturday, October 12, at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the charity of one's choice. A complete obituary was in last week's star.... Full story
Alice Ann Walter was the second child born of Herbert and Verna Mae Walter. She grew up on "the ranch," playing with kittens, puppies, and horses. Riding was a favored pastime. Her Rainbow pins show that she earned every color. She looked forward to summertime visits with her cousin and lifelong friend Roseanne. After graduating from Odessa High, Alice moved to Ellensburg and entered studies to be a veterinarian. Due to the requirement of euthanizing a cat to complete this course of study, she... Full story
With sad and heavy hearts we would like everyone to know that unexpectedly Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Boutain passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was 74 years old. He was born on May 10th, 1945, to Emil and Ruby Boutain of Toppenish, Washington. Gerald was the third of six children. Older siblings included: Curtis Boutain and Deanna Rogers, younger siblings, Barbara Boutain, Greg Boutain, and Bonnie Bloxham. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and... Full story