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Sidney M. Lull Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at the age of 76. He was born in Winthrop, Washington, to Elizabeth and Sidney M. Lull on February 1, 1941. Sid was the sixth and last child. He grew up on his father's ranch below Sun Mountain in Winthrop. Sid graduated from Wenatchee Valley College with an Associates of Arts degree, married Joy Jensen, and then shortly thereafter started their family in Winthrop. Sid drove logging trucks for Lloyd Logging, worked on Grand Coulee Dam for... Full story
Former Elmer City, Washington, resident Samuel Salvador Rey, 91, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his home in Boise, Idaho. Sam was born on December 10, 1926, in Wyoming to Serafin and Belinda (Belle) Cruz Rey. In 1945, he married Gladys Leone Parry in California. From this union, they were blessed with six children: Terry (Connie), Dale (Becky), Trudy, Michael (Janet), Greg (Judith) and Doug (Jane). In 1990, he married Margaret Schmidt in Kelowna, British Columbia. They made... Full story
Gwen was born in Sunnyside, Washington, on September 29, 1961, the daughter of Alvin and Bonita Hart. The Lord came and took her home on Friday, May 5, 2017. Gwen had a great love for life and her fellow travelers. She had many friends and was a champion for the unfortunate and mistreated. She loved her family dearly and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. In 1967, her family moved to the Grand Coulee Dam area. She entered kindergarten there and spent the rest of her school... Full story
Naomi Anice (Evers) Thoren, long-time resident of the Grand Coulee, Washington area, passed away quietly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Wenatchee, Washington. Naomi was born December 10, 1923, at Hayden Lake, Idaho, to Henry Otto and Violet Muriel (Manchester) Evers, where she lived for her first five years. Her family moved to Almira, Washington, where her grandparents farmed, and she graduated from high school at Almira in 1941. She married J. Cecil Thoren on January 10, 1942, and they lived in... Full story
John Whalawitsa, 63, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017. His wake will be begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in the Catholic Long House in Nespelem, Washington, with Funeral Services to be held at 10 a.m., Friday, May 12, 2017, also at the Catholic Longhouse in Nespelem. A full obituary will be placed in next week’s paper. Please sign John’s online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is honored to be serving John’s family.... Full story
Janet M. Whittington, 62, passed away the morning of Monday, May 1, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. A native of Toppenish, Washington, Janet was born Friday, February 4, 1955, to Jack and Irene Jump-King. Janet attended Toppenish High School, where she was active on the Girls' Drill Team and on the Girls' Swim Team, competing in the 50-yard and 100-yard races as well as three-meter diving, prior to graduating in 1973. Five months later, on Saturday, October 20, 1973, Miss Janet M. King... Full story
Naomi Thoren, 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Wenatchee, Washington. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington. A complete obituary will be in next week's Star.... Full story
Neoma Joyce Iannetta, 74, passed away Tuesday morning April 18, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Neoma was born Sunday, December 27, 1942, in Eugene, Oregon to Harry and Joan Sharr. Saturday, June 17, 1961, Neoma married the love of her life – Michael A. Iannetta, in Electric City, Washington. Raised a member of the Roman Catholic Church, Neoma had worked at the Green Hut Café and Akers Drug, prior to becoming a dental assistant to Dr. Jack Everett then Dr. Jay Worden. A gifted artist, Neoma w... Full story
Michael Nicodemus "Mike" Somday passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 26, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington at the age of 83. Mike was born to James and Rose (Gua) Somday, shortly after his identical twin brother, James B. Somday Jr., on April 25, 1934, in a small shack about three miles downstream from the Grand Coulee Dam in (Koontzville) Elmer City, Washington. Mike was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, and after graduating high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Part of his... Full story
Thomas Victor Edwards, 82, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born November 16, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He lived in Wilmington for 26 years. Tom married Barbara Fay (Scoggins) and they were married June 11, 1954. Tom served in the United States Coast Guard for 13 years, serving as a cook, military police, and holding the rank of First Class Boatswain Mate. Tom attended Washington State College in Pullman, Washington, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in 1974. He served as a police... Full story
Betty Jane Lamb Miller, 92, died peacefully Thursday, April 20, 2017, from complications of a stroke in her assisted-living home in Portland, Oregon, surrounded by family. She was born October 21, 1924, in Pasco, Washington, to Cora and Frank Lamb, the youngest of seven children. Betty spent her early years living on a wheat ranch near Mesa, Washington. She attended 11 years of school in neighboring Connell, but moved to live with her sister, Jo, in Grand Coulee, Washington, area where she... Full story
A celebration for Brandon William Buche will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the ACH high school gym in Coulee City. Brandon passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017.... Full story
Neoma Joyce Iannetta, 74, passed away Tuesday morning, April 18, 2017 in Grand Coulee, Washington. Neoma was born Sunday, December 27, 1942, in Eugene, Oregon. At Neoma’s request, cremation has taken place with no services scheduled. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star. Please sign Neoma’s online guest book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington, is honored to be serving her family.... Full story
Elten Henry Klein, 92, of Almira, Washington, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the Almira Community Center from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family asks you to bring memories or pictures to share during the barbeque. Please express your thoughts and memories online at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com.... Full story
Patricia 'Patsy' Mae Pace (Dickerson), 79, softly departed on Monday, April 17, 2017, at her Helena, Montana home in the comfort of her son Gregory. Caring for her the weeks up to her passing was her daughter-in-law, Kathleen, and granddaughters: Miranda and Rachel. When Miranda was little she started calling her grandmother Mocha. We have no idea where the nickname came from, but she was always Mocha to her Montana family. Patsy was born July 15, 1937, in Polson, Montana, to Dorothy and Frank... Full story
Patricia Sterley was born to Bruce and Joan Sterley in Coulee Dam, Washington, March 10, 1949. Pat was the type of person who left an indelible impression on everyone she met; numerous people commented that "there was something very special about that woman." That character quality never left her, but rather seemed to intensify. Pat had an excellent sense of humor and a hearty taste for chocolate, and she was a skilled card player, a really great cook, and a super mom, teacher and mentor. She... Full story
Daniel Aaron Atkins, 71, slipped away from his Keller, Washington, home to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face early Tuesday morning, April 11, 2017. Born Thursday, July 19, 1945, into the Oroville, California, home of Lester Virgil and Doris Virginia Atkins, Daniel attended high school in Paradise, California, and completed his requirements for graduation through night school courses in Chico, California. On Monday, October 8, 1962, Daniel's life changed forever, when he was united in m... Full story
Donations accepted The school board accepted donations at its meeting a week ago. The Grand Coulee Dam PTA gave $25 to the resource room supply needs; Bridget Gabriel gave $1,500 to purchase books for K-12; the Grand Coulee Community Church gave $200 for the nurse’s room; and Schweitzer Engineering, Inc., gave $200 for the school’s math and science programs. Easter music coming “Easter Song” a musical presentation, is scheduled for St. Henry’s Catholic Church at 3 p.m., Sunday, April 9. The presentation will be put on by the Grand Coulee Da... Full story
Jimmy Easling passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born April 27, 1945, in Mason City Hospital in Coulee Dam, Washington, to James and Evelyn Easling. He graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1963, and went on to join the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, for nine months of electrical warfare equipment repair school. From there he had on- the-job training in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. In 1966, he met Christine Grandinetti while working at Value Mart in... Full story
Michael Leroy McNeilly left this world to join his heavenly father on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Mick, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Mason City, Washington, on September 6, 1939. He grew up in Grand Coulee; graduated Grand Coulee High School in 1957. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army overseas. Later he moved to Seattle where he worked hard and eventually retired after many years from the elevator and escalator... Full story
Robert Lawrence Bjorklund, 59, of Olympia, Washington, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017. He was born in Renton, Washington, on Dec. 8, 1957, to Lawrence and JoAnn Bjorklund of Electric City, Washington. Robert graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School, and received his Associate’s Degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Bob had a career in the construction industry for his entire life, most recently working for ProBuild in Olympia. He had a passion for fishing, Husky sports, and all things family. Bob was well-known for his l... Full story
Brandon William Buche, 23, left us all much too soon Wednesday morning, March 15, 2017. Brandon entered our world in Spokane, Washington, Sunday, April 25, 1993, and was raised in Electric City, Washington. Brandon graduated from Almira Coulee-Hartline High School in 2011, where he excelled in football, baseball and wrestling, earning a berth in the WIAA State Wrestling Championships, as well as being invited to attend Washington State Intensive Wrestling Camp. Wednesday, September 21, 2011,... Full story
Stuart Duane "Stu" Frye, 51, of Benton City, Washington, passed away Monday morning, March 20, 2017, in Nespelem, Washington. Born Saturday, July 31, 1965, in Dayton, Washington, to Duane G. and Jean Spence-Frye, Stu graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School, where he played outfield with the baseball team. Following graduation he joined the U.S. Army to serve his country, only to be discharged early due to medical conditions. At various times, Stu worked at several occupations, including... Full story
John M "Mike" Townsend, 67, passed away Thursday evening, March 9, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Thursday, November 3, 1949, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John Elbert and Rosetta Jean Wolfe-Townsend, Mike graduated high school and went on to earn his college degree. PFC Townsend then served his country with the U.S. Army as a door gunner in Vietnam, completing Military Police Training as well as earning the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Badge before receiving his honorable... Full story
Jimmy Easling passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017. He was born April 27, 1945, in Mason City Hospital in Coulee Dam, Washington, to James and Evelyn Easling. He graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1963, and went on to join the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Fort Monmouth, New Jersey for nine months of electrical warfare equipment repair school. From there he had on the job training in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. In 1966, he met Christine Grandinetti while working at Value Mart in Spokane V... Full story