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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
Former Grand Coulee resident Ima Jean Gordon, 93, passed away the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star.... Full story
Betty Lorraine Desautel Barnaby, 89, born February 18, 1931, in Nespelem, Washington, to Albert and Myrtle Peone Desautel, died October 30, 2020. Betty spent most of her early life growing up near the Nespelem, Washington area. She married Donald Barnaby in 1948, and began her life as a homemaker. She is survived by her children: Bonnie (Frank), Becky (Dale), Anna, Boozer “Morris”, Karen (Jim), Brian, Cheryl, and Lisa (Jeff); 10 grandchildren: David, Dawn, Kasey, Nichelle, Nick, Jason, Jarred-Michael, Lauren, Jessica and Tanner; and 18 gre... Full story
Jacalyn Kay Carlson Austin, 68, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, in Wenatchee, Washington. She was born to Carl and Beverly Carlson on January 29, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. She spent her younger years in West Seattle, before her family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington, where she attended Grand Coulee High School. Jacci then moved to the Wenatchee area where she lived the remainder of her life. Jacci’s world revolved around her children and grandchildren, they were truly the light of her life. Her love language was food and... Full story
Joan Diane Guptill, age 71, passed away on Friday, October 16th, 2020. Joan was born in Kirkland, Washington, on June 11, 1949 to Ray and Vera Freeman. She grew up in Woodinville, Washington, graduated from Bothell High School, attended Everett Community College and Washington State University and graduated as a Business Teacher in 1972. She taught at Lake Roosevelt High School, Kootenai High School near Harrison, Idaho, Almira High School, and Almira Coulee Hartline High School. Joan was greatl... Full story
Encircled throughout the days with the love of family and friends, Lorretta Mary Moses, 82, slipped peacefully into heaven in the early morning of Sunday, October 11, after a courageous battle with cancer. Lorretta was born on January 19, 1938, in Nespelem, Washington, to George Alexander and Agnus Pierre. She grew up near Keller, Washington on the family homestead at Jack Creek. As a young child, Lorretta enjoyed spending summers with her grandparents near Wellpinit, Washington on the Spokane... Full story
Joan Diane Guptill passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at her home in Electric City, Washington. Services are pending. A complete obituary will appear in next week's Star.... Full story
Edward "Peanuts" Haven, 86, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, October 7, 2020, with his wife and son by his side. Peanuts was born May 3, 1934, in his Golden Valley, North Dakota home to parents Ralph and Ellen (McLaughlin) Haven. He was the oldest of his siblings, Harvey Haven, Betty Dennis, and Anita Register. The Haven family moved to the Coulee Community in 1944 where Peanuts graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1952. Peanuts was then soon drafted into the U.S Army and... Full story
Ida Faye Dice passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home in Grand Coulee, Washington surrounded by close family and love. Faye was born on October 26, 1941, in Mason City, Washington to Jack and Edna (Shaffer) Flowers. Faye was the granddaughter of two local pioneer families, the Whiteley’s and the Shaffer’s. She loved spending time at the Shaffer Ranch. A special childhood memory was spending Friday evenings watching Alfred Hitchcock Presents with her mother and sister. She grew to love scary movies. Faye was a majorette in Jun... Full story
Florence Michaud passed peacefully on September 28, 2020 due to complications from a hip fracture and after a long battle with dementia. She was 86. Florence was born in Port Angeles, Washington on April 29, 1934, to CE "Ernest" and Jessie Davis, joining a sister, Carroll. A true Washington native, she proudly related her paternal grandfather brought the first Holstein cattle to the Skagit Valley in what was then Washington territory. When she was still young, the family moved to Seattle, where... Full story
John Lee Richardson 74, was born in Morenci, Arizona, on June 21, 1946, to William Frank and Nella Mae Richardson. He lived at Blackriver Pumping Station on the Apache Reservation untill he started school in Morenci, Arizona in 1951. He moved after sixth grade to Duncan, Arizona, where he lived until graduating from school in 1964. He worked for the forest service one summer, attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and worked for Phelph's Dodge in the Smelter, until he joined the Navy in... Full story
Diane Marie Barham, 74, "Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma and Friend", passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her Grand Coulee, Washington home, Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Charles and June Pilling on February 27, 1946. After attending Blanchette Catholic High School, Diane went on to college and graduated from Seattle University earning her AA Degree. On October 4, 1969 Diane Pilling united in marriage with Dan Barham in Brewster, Washington.... Full story
William "Bill" Robert Trefry, age 75, of Selah, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Bill was born to, Cecil and Eleanor Trefry, on January 19, 1945, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in Del Rio, Washington. Bill graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1963. During his freshman year, his basketball team won the state championship. After high school he attended CWU. Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit, and was a... Full story
Lawrence J. "Larry" Whalawitsa, 68, born Monday, August 11, 1952, in Nespelem, Washington, to Lawrence E. and Sophie Dick-Whalawitsa, passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Larry bravely served in the US Army, during which time he was awarded "The Purple Heart" after being wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy. He was then employed for many years with "Ethel M Chocolates" in Las Vegas, Nevada,... Full story
William "Bill" Robert Trefry, age 75, of Selah, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Bill was born to, Cecil and Eleanor Trefry, on January 19, 1945, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in Del Rio, Washington. Bill graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1963. During his freshman year, his basketball team won the state championship. After high school he attended CWU. Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit, and was a... Full story
Kitty passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, after a brief bout with cancer. She was born November 13, 1951, in Coulee Dam, Washington to proud parents Art and Dot Kelly. Raised in Electric City always surrounded by pets: dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and anything her and sister Debby could drag home. Kitty was a 12-year vet of Grand Coulee High School and has many long time friends from that time. Her humor was impeccable and had a love for Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, comic books, The Avengers... Full story
Janet Louise Nicholson age 66, proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, whose life was spent in service to the her nation, passed away in Elmer City, Washington Tuesday morning August 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born Saturday, August 21, 1954 in Nespelem, Washington to Isaac & Marie Covington–Wak Wak, Janet was baptized into the Catholic Church, was a member of Seven Drums – “Washaat,” and American Legion Post 114 of Nespelem, Washington. First employed by the tribal government at age 14 years; Janet w... Full story
John Terry "Jack" McKissen was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, the fourth child of Harry Escol McKissen and Mary Ethel Handley. Doctors advised that Ethel cease child-bearing, as she was becoming increasingly thin, so Jack was her last child. The entire family was musical, playing and singing together frequently. News clippings show that he went to the Colorado-Wyoming spelling bee both years of junior high school. High school records show steady participation in FFA and Band, an IQ score of 1... Full story