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Passionate educator, devoted Catholic, lover of the outdoors. Beloved sister, friend and wife, and most of all, extraordinary mother to her own children and countless others. Joyce Nee brought comfort, happiness, and joy to everyone who had the honor of knowing her. Joyce M. Nee, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Hospice House in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by her loved ones. Joyce was born January 26, 1930, in Republic, Washington, to Hugh and Marguerite Maycumber. She... Full story
Jerry Blain Sharr, 37, of Golconda, Nevada, passed away at Turquoise Ridge on November 25, 2016. Services for Jerry will be at The Nazarene Church of Grand Coulee on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Dr. Ron Hunter who knows the family. A dinner will immediately follow at the Eagles Lodge. There will be a no-host bar available. A complete obituary was in the December 21 issue of the Star.... Full story
Shirley Mae Shelby, 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington. She was a resident of Grand Coulee from 1967 to 2013, but resided for the last three years, close to her daughter, at Grandview Village, a retirement community in Marysville,Washington. Shirley was born May 20, 1928, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to William D. Watson and Margaret Hunting. She was the "baby" of the family, with two... Full story
Jerry Blain Sharr, 37, of Golconda, Nevada, passed away at Turquoise Ridge on November 25, 2016. Jerry was born March 4, 1979, in Richland, Washington, to Jerry Michael and Donna Kay Sharr. He graduated Valedictorian from Grand Coulee Dam School District. He lived in Grand Coulee, Washington, Des Moines, Washington; West Port area, Washington, and Golconda. Jerry was a firm believer in God and loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. In his... Full story
Charles Ernest Neuhauser was born September 28, 1934, in Midland, South Dakota, to John Clarence and Dorothy Mae (Huling) Neuhauser. He died after suffering two massive heart attacks on Friday, December 16, 2016. At the age of three, the family relocated to Grand Coulee, Washington. In school, he excelled in all subjects, but his favorite was math and Mechanical Drafting. He graduated at the age of 17 from Coulee Dam High School May 1952 with a job offer from the Corps of Engineers because of his excellence in drafting blue- prints. His... Full story
Wayne Stewart Rawley passed away quietly on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Wayne spent his last years at Golden Years Retirement Home in Riverside, Washington, where he was lovingly cared for by Mandy and Ryan Holtz. Wayne was born on July 5, 1927, in Bridgeport, Washington, to John and Ruth Rawley. Wayne, his brother Stanley, and their parents moved to Tonasket where their parents worked for the local telephone company. After his parents divorced, Wayne, Stanley and their mother moved to Mason... Full story
Elten Henry Klein passed away peacefully December 8, 2016, at the Columbia Basin Skilled Nursing Unit in Ephrata, Washington. He was born in Spokane, Washington, October 8, 1924, to Anne Thomas Klein and Henry Klein of Almira, Washington, and lived his entire life in Almira until 2011 after breaking his hip, and requiring assistance with daily living. Elten grew up on the homestead farm north of Almira until he graduated from High School. He attended the University of Washington for only one... Full story
Imogene Waggoner, 83, born November 6, 1933, in Monse, Washington, passed away Thursday morning, December 8, 2016, in her Elmer City, Washington, home following a courageous battle with cancer. At Imogene’s request cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled. Please sign her online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is assisting Imogene’s family.... Full story
Jerry Blain Sharr, 37, of Golconda, Nevada, passed away at Turquoise Ridge on November 25, 2016. Jerry was born on March 4, 1979, in Richland, Washington, to Jerry Michael and Donna Kay Sharr. He graduated Valedictorian from Grand Coulee Dam School District; he lived in Grand Coulee, Washington, Des Moines Washington, West Port area Washington, and Golconda. Jerry was a firm believer in God and loved his lord and savior Jesus Christ. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. In his... Full story
Jacob (Jake) Fischer died in his home in Spokane, Washington, before November 27, 2016. He was 42. He was born September 29, 1974, to Sheri Rae Edwards Fischer and Robert Erwin Fischer in Spokane. He graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1993, moved to Spokane and started his construction contracting business, in which he earned a solid reputation for perfection. Jake took great pride in any endeavor he undertook. He and Autumn Sherman married in 1994 and had two daughters, Allison and... Full story
Virginia "Ginny" D. Canterbury (Ferguson) born March 14, 1938, of Wilbur, Washington, passed away peacefully Dec. 2, 2016, in Spokane, Washington. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ginny, or "Fergie" as she was known, graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1956. Ginny enjoyed the simple things in life. She loved nature. She loved to garden and often commented she "talked to worms" while gardening. She loved all animals, and always had a dog as her constant... Full story
Jacob Fischer died unexpectedly at age 42 last week. The 1993 graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School lived in Spokane. A service in his memory is pending. A complete obituary will follow in next week’s Star.... Full story
Lynn M Jackson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 6, in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by family. Lynn grew up on a farm and graduated in 1943 from Sunfield High School in Michigan. After serving two years in the Army, he and his bride moved to Washington where he furthered his education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1953 from Eastern Washington College of Education. Lynn taught school in Clarkston and Grand Coulee, Washington, before accepting a job as a pipefitter... Full story
Reg Morgan passed away October 19, 2016, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Tacoma, Wash. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Tacoma at 12:10 p.m., on November 17 and a memorial Mass at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Grand Coulee on November 22 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the local food bank or to St. Henry’s Catholic Church. A complete obituary ran in the November 9, 2016, Star.... Full story
Reg Morgan passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Tacoma, Washington. He was born June 19, 1931, to Gemma Paglieri Morgan and Reginald E. Morgan Sr. in Seattle, Washington, graduating from West Seattle High School. In 1980, his work in fisheries research with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service brought him to the Coulee for a fish population study on Lake Roosevelt. When that project ended in 1984, Reg retired and began a second career as a writer... Full story
Russell W. Kershner of Coulee City, Washington, passed onto the loving hands and embrace of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, in Grand Coulee Washington. Mr. Kershner was born on December 13, 1941, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to William Kershner and Edith (Woodhouse) Kershner. Mr. Kershner was a proud Vietnam Veteran as a member of The United States Army from 1960-1968. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam, where he was wounded in action during the second tour. He was... Full story
Edwin C. Kern, 100, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016, in Odessa, Washington. He was a lifetime resident of the Marlin/Odessa area, where he farmed and raised his family. Edwin was born on May 25, 1916, in Marlin, Washington, to Fred and Matilda (Weishaar) Kern. He attended Marlin School grades 1-4, Lauer school grades 5-8, and Odessa school for grades 9-12, graduating in 1935. After high school he went to work on Grand Coulee Dam from 1935-1939. While working on the dam, he married... Full story
Bill Schieber, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, at the place he was most comfortable – his home in Ephrata, Washington, with his family by his side. Bill was born in New Plymouth, Idaho, on July 24, 1923, to Charles and Maude Schieber. The family moved to Hoquiam, Washington, then later to Bremerton, Washington, where his father established a contracting company. Bill spent most of his youth in Bremerton, graduating from Bremerton High School in 1941. Bill was drafted i... Full story
Tena Marie Foster, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016, in Spokane, Washington. She was born June 15, 1956, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Louis and Ellen Myrdean (Roseborough) Smith. After high school Tena went on to college and received her luris doctorate in Criminal Law, where she was an attorney for many years in Utah, Idaho and Washington, and for the Colville Confederated Tribes. Tena married Mark Foster on July 13, 1991, in Lehi, Utah. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coulee... Full story
Nasha Flores and Robert Thomas Jr., of Coulee Dam, Washington, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Mela Love Flores-Thomas, born Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. She weighed 6 lbs., 8.6 oz., and was 20 inches in length at birth. Siblings include Skyla 6, Teyten 11, Robert 13 and Malerie 14. Maternal grandparents are Lettye Hall and the late Ben Flores Sr. Paternal grandparents are Yvonne Thomas and the late Robert Thomas Sr. Great-grandmother is the late Nancy Hall.... Full story
Jonathan Benjamin "Jon" McClung, 60, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 2, 2016, in Ephrata, Washington, with his family by his side. He was born February 7, 1956, to Benjamin F. & Anita J. McClung in Nespelem, Washington. A lifelong area resident, Jon attended grade school in Keller, Washington and high school in Wilbur, Washington, where he was a member of the wrestling team. Jon's favorite book was the Bible, which he would spend hours reading. He enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: goin... Full story
Elbern H. Beard, of Spokane, died Sept. 15 from complications from a heart attack. He was 73. Known by everyone as "Sunny," he was born April 3, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Noal and Irene Beard. He moved to the Tri-Cities at an early age and was raised by Herman and Eva Davis, attending Pasco schools. He left this world less than three weeks after his sister, Bonnie Cameron, the former Bonnie Jean Beard. Perhaps that was fitting. They were never far from each other throughout their... Full story
Deborah (Debbi) Ann Achord passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016, after a 13-year battle with cancer. Debbi was born April 24, 1960, in Spokane, Washington. She was raised in the coulee area and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School. She had a love for her horses that was beyond the average horse lover. She spent many years on race tracks such as Playfair. Later in life, her love expanded to rodeo, where she built an amazing rodeo family. She spent many years volunteering in various youth... Full story
Timothy B. "Timmy" Allinson, 51, was born Wednesday, August 4, 1965, in Burien, Washington, to the home of Paul and Sheila Allinson, and passed away Tuesday morning, September 27, 2016, in Wilbur, Washington. Following his graduation from Highline High School in Burien, Tim attended Renton Technical College, where he studied his lifelong passion – Auto Mechanics. This formal training, combined with his natural ability to tackle just about any project placed in front of him, made Tim an invaluabl... Full story
Jerome "Jerry" Sam, 76, was born Saturday, July 6, 1940, in Nespelem, Washington, to the home of Harry and Christine James-Sam and passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2016, from the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center in Nespelem, Washington. A lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Mission in Nespelem, in recent years Jerry loved assisting Father Jake Morton as his bell ringer for masses at the Convalescent Center. Jerry's childhood was spent at his family's homes at Buffalo Lake and... Full story