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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
Virginia Haney Allen, of Electric City, Washington, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center Long Term Care, Grand Coulee, Washington, with her family at her side. She was born August 10, 1919, to Mildred and Wesley Haney in Watts, California. Virginia was the oldest of four children. Her family moved to Irrigon, Oregon, in the "30's." She graduated from Irrigon High School. On July 2, 1938, Calvin and Virginia took the Patterson Ferry across the state line and were... Full story
Florence Desautel passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, in Brewster, Washington. She was born in Colville, Washington, on May 30, 1926, to Barney Rickard and Louise Stone. She lived on Kelly Hill; Inchelium, Washington; Keller, Washington, and, lastly, Elmer City, Washington, where she operated a beauty shop in her home, retiring in 2002. Mrs. Desautel is survived by her three daughters: Yvonne Misiaszek, Karen LaValle, and Linda Palmer, including many grandchildren, great-grandchildren... Full story
Daniel Robert Williams, 47, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away suddenly on Monday, Sept. 19, 2016, at 11:11 a.m. at Mid Valley Hospital in Okanogan, Washington. He was born October 6, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, at St. Ann's Hospital to Barbara and Daniel Williams. They moved to the Grand Coulee area when Danny was two years old. He attended school in the Grand Coulee Dam School District his whole school age. He was very well known through the school and to all his classmates as... Full story
Betty Franks, 96, of Othello, Washington, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. She was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 7, 1920. Betty Franks graduated from Medical Lake High School in 1937. She was married to Fritz Franks on November 1, 1939, and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage until his death on December 1, 1993. They lived in Grand Coulee for 13 years, from 1942 until 1955. During this time, her family ran a cab company. Betty Franks drove cab and school buses; however, most of her... Full story
Virginia A. Haney Allen, born August 10, 1919, in Watts, California, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington. A complete obituary will run in an upcoming Star issue.... Full story
Brenda Diantha Lamoreaux was born April 21, 1959, in Tonasket, Washington, to Marvin and Marilyn Farver and passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016, in Tacoma, Washington, after an unexpectedly quick battle with cancer. Brenda spent the majority of her childhood in Nespelem, Washington, and attended Nespelem Elementary, Grand Coulee Dam Junior High School, and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1977. She was married to Christian Lamoreaux for 10 years but had been single since 1988.... Full story
With a heavy heart we are saddened to announce the passing of our baby, Stella, at the age of three months of natural causes. Born to Jessica Clune and Dominic Cotton, June 7 to September 7, 2016, she was our "Little Princess." We will miss her tremendously. She touched so many lives even for such the short amount of time that she was with us. "It is not goodbye, but see you later!" Memorial services will be held at Strate Funeral Home, 329 E Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee, Wash., Sunday... Full story
On the afternoon of Sunday, August 21, 2016, Jim Andrew Moore passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes at Fairwood Retirement Village in Spokane, Washington. Jim was 74 years old. Jim was born in Spokane on November 9, 1941. He was the second child, and first son, of Louise M. and James Alexander Moore. The son of a Methodist Reverend, he spent his grade school years in Omak, Washington, and then attended North Central High School in Spokane, where he enjoyed football. Sometime... Full story
Bonnie Jean Cameron, of Spokane, Washington, died Saturday, August 27, 2016, after a long illness. She was 75. She was born Oct. 11, 1940, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Noal and Irene Beard. She moved to the Tri-Cities at an early age and was raised by Herman and Eva Davis, graduating from Pasco High School in 1959. She was the former owner of Bonnie's Flowers in Grand Coulee, Washington. She lived for more than a decade in the area and her children attended local schools. She often... Full story
Marlene Virginia Geraud, 79, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Nevis, Minnesota, after battling lung cancer. She had been staying with her good friends, Don and Jan Francis. Marlene was born October 25, 1936, to Alfonse and Violet (Lund) Geraud in Wenatchee, Washington. When she was five, the family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington. Her mother soon started a children's Bible club in the home and it was there that Marlene accepted Jesus Christ as her personal... Full story
Donald Ray Kanzleiter, longtime resident of the Yakima Valley passed peacefully in Nespelem Washington, on Friday, September 2, 2016, surrounded by loving sisters, nieces, nephews and family. His loving sister, Diana Rieker, spent hundreds of hours making sure his last days were filled with love, comfort and care. Donald was born on May 12, 1956, to Ray and Iva (Simpson) Kanzleiter. Donald was a protective big brother, uncle, and loving friend to many. He served in the United States Army, was a... Full story
Dorothy Fifield went to be with the Lord Friday, August 19, 2016. Dorothy was born April 16, 1936, in Ft Peck, Montana. As a young child she moved to Blaine, Washington, where she grew up. In 1954 she married Duane Terpstra. They had four children (one of which passed away shortly after birth). They raised their family in Monroe, Washington, for a while and later ended up in Arlington, Washington. In 1996, Dorothy and Duane moved to the Moses Lake, Washington, area where they retired. All of... Full story
Susan Lee Eyer, 70, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016, at her home after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on May 4, 1946, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Wilbur and Mary Lou Boydston. As a young girl she attended school in Coulee Dam public schools. In high school Sue participated in band, varsity tennis, and was a majorette. She then went on to attend Washington State University and received a B.A. in Home Economic Education. On July 20, 1968, she married Charles Leonard Eyer in Coulee Dam. The couple lived... Full story
Marlene Virginia Geraud, 79, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2016, in Nevis, Minnesota, after battling lung cancer. She had been staying with her good friends, Don and Jan Francis. Marlene was born October 25, 1936, to Alfonse and Violet (Lund) Geraud in Wenatchee, Washington. When she was five, the family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington. Her mother soon started a children's Bible club in the home and it was there that Marlene accepted Jesus Christ as her personal... Full story
Alma Schreiber, 86, died peacefully at her Electric City, Washington, home on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. She was born June 14, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana, to James and Alma (Lehman) Ayling. The oldest of nine children, Alma was "JoJo" to her brothers and sisters. In 1934 her family moved to the Grand Coulee, Washington area, and this is where Alma called "home" for the remainder of her life. The family settled in the Osborne area, originally making their home in a tent with a dirt floor,... Full story
Willard F. Rinker, 86, passed away following a brave battle with A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease), early Thursday morning, August 11, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born, April 18, 1930, into the Del Rio, Washington, home of Wesley and Garnet Taylor-Rinker, Willard remained a lifelong resident of Douglas County. Following graduation from high school, he began his adult life as a rancher and farmer on his family's homestead. Saturday, June 18, 1949, Willard wed his wife... Full story