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Eleanor Barry Trefry passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2016, with her family by her side. Eleanor was born May 30, 1924, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to William and Columbia Barry. Eleanor was raised and studied in Coeur d' Alene, where she graduated high school. On October 10, 1946, Eleanor married her soul mate and love of her life, Cecil Trefry. The two lived their entire lives together on the Trefry Ranch and homestead. When they retired, they spent their time in Manson, Washington,... Full story
Albert Melvin Desautel Jr., 82, of Nespelem, Washington, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, in his home. Albert was born June 20, 1934, into the Nespelem home of Albert and Myrtle Peone-Desautel Sr. This is where a remarkable life began. On September 22, 1951, Albert married the one and only love of his life – Violet Ann Sandanie. You can't mention Junior without mentioning Violet. Known to many who knew him as "Junior Desautel" or "Grandpa Junior," he was a member of the Colville C... Full story
Deedigail Louise Johnson of Spokane Valley, Washington, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born in Grand Coulee, Washington, on September 26, 1969, to Charlie and Norma Johnson. Deedi was the second oldest of six children. Deedi graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1987. On June 3, 1991, Deedi gave birth to her pride and joy, her daughter, Brittany. They lived in the Tri-City area for a while, but her and her daughter settled in the Spokane area in 1998. Deedi had many jobs... Full story
Kenneth William Henderson, 68, was born Monday, March 22, 1948, into the McCrory, Arkansas, home of William Even and Fern Pauline Henderson. He passed away Wednesday morning, July 6, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Ken wore various hats during his working career, working in the forests of western Washington state cutting shake blocks, as a custodian and boiler-man for the Tacoma School District, and as a maintenance tech for the Department of Natural Resources in Forks, Washington. Ken moved... Full story
Luther Allen Leith, 37, was born November 16, 1978, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Roy and Joanne Circle-Leith. He left us much too soon from Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, Saturday morning, June 18, 2016. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and Catholic Church, Luther graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1997. To say that Luther "loved horses and rodeo" would be an understatement. He participated in the "High School National Finals Rodeo"... Full story
Jack Kennedy passed away at his home in Electric City, Washington, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Jack was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on February 3, 1934. At the age of nine, he moved to Fruitland, Washington, with his parents, Rupert and Fern (Boyd) Kennedy. His father Rupert died in a tractor accident on their farm when Jack was 14. Jack graduated from Columbia (Hunters) High School, where his mother, Fern, taught, in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He married Merla Foisy, of... Full story
Jack L. Kennedy passed away at his home in Electric City, Washington, on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. A full obituary will follow in next week’s paper. Services are tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 25.... Full story
Eleanor Mae (Fahr) Reihs passed away on Monday June 6, 2016 at the age of 85 in Issaquah, Washington. Eleanor was born on December 31, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Eleanor graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1948. Eleanor was pre-deceased by her parents, Ernest and Eleanor Fahr, and by her sister, Nancy Fahr-Starr. Susan Fahr-Miller, her sister, resides in Electric City, Washington. Eleanor was married to Henry Jacob Reihs for 56 years and they were long- time residents of Odessa,... Full story
Susan Louise Palmer, 67, passed away in her Elmer City, Washington, home, surrounded by her loving family Friday morning, June 10, 2016. Born in Spokane, Washington, to Charles and Zona Wendt on March 26, 1949, Susan attended college following her graduation from high school. Saturday, April 29, 1972, Susan Wendt's life changed forever when she married David "Babe" Palmer at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Coulee Dam, Washington. Having worked several years for Seafirst Bank, Susan moved on to... Full story
Lori Ann Garcia, 53, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 1:12 p.m., at Hospice Home of Spokane, Washington, after a 10-year battle with cancer. She is now reunited with her husband, Ernie Garcia, of 33 years, who passed away two years ago. She was born to Barbara Williams and Jimmy Brown on August 14, 1962, at St. Ann's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. They moved to Grand Coulee in 1970, where they made their life. She attended Lake Roosevelt High School and graduated in 1980. This is where... Full story
Nichole Joanne (Sanford) Seylor passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016. Funeral services will be held at the Coulee Dam Community Church Friday, June 10, 2016, at 11 a.m., with graveside services at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee. A complete obituary will appear in an upcoming issue of the Star.... Full story
Mildred V (Beck) Williamson, 86, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born into a loving family in Norwich, North Dakota, where she spent her early childhood. Soon her family moved west to Montana, where her father found work and then later to the Grand Coulee Dam area, where they settled. In 1948, Mildred met and married Irvin G. Williamson. Together they bought a small farm in Pleasant Valley,... Full story
Shirley Ann Wak Wak, 67, was born May 13, 1949, in Nespelem, Washington, to Isaac and Rose Marie (Covington) Wak Wak. She died Friday afternoon, May 20, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Coulee Dam, Washington. Shirley graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1967. Shirley belonged to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nespelem and was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes for whom she worked as a switchboard operator for over 30 years. She had a well-known... Full story
Webster Willman Curtiss, 88, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016. He was born in Payette, Idaho, to Louis and Maude Curtiss, on September 4, 1927. He had one older brother, Bob. At age 6, Webster and his family moved to Avon, Ohio. Webster enjoyed swimming in Lake Erie all summer. Then at about age 12, the family moved to Hollywood, California, and Webster went to Marshal High School. At the age of 20 he moved to Caldwell, Idaho, where his brother lived. He lived there until he met his future... Full story
Anna Jeannette Roberts, age 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She lived a wonderful and loving life. Jeannette was born December 16, 1925, in Baker, Montana. She was the fourth oldest of eight siblings. After moving several times, she and husband Charles (Bob) Roberts moved to Wilbur, Washington, in the early 1970s, and Jeannette quickly turned it into her home. She touched the lives of many, not only in her personal life, but also as a CNA caring for folks that were frequently... Full story
The obituary notice for Walter H.P. “Steve” Nuehring, was submitted with an incorrect date of death. It should have read: Walter H.P. “Steve” Neuhring, 59, “Dad,” “Brother,” “Veteran,” “Consummate Actor,” took his final curtain call from this earth’s stage Saturday evening, May 7, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington.... Full story
Loving mother Mildred Williamson of Grand Coulee, Washington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 14, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, with burial to follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be printed in an upcoming issue of the Star.... Full story
Memorial services will be held for Marvin Kuest on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Grand Coulee. Mr. Kuest passed away on Good Friday, March 25, 2016.... Full story
Valeta Bernice Long, 89, was born into the Wellington, Texas home of Odis B. and Inez Reasoner on Saturday, September 12, 1926. Tuesday morning, May 10, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington ,with her beloved husband, Fred, by her side to say farewell, Valeta gently departed this world to be with her Savior Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Following her graduation from high school Valeta Reasoner worked as a waitress in Kirkland, Washington. On January 1, 1946, Fred R. Long, had just been discharged fro... Full story
Anna Jeannette Roberts, age 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2016. She lived a wonderful and loving life. Jeannette was born December 16, 1925, in Baker, Montana. She was the fourth oldest of eight siblings. After moving several times, she and husband Charles (Bob) Roberts moved to Wilbur, Washington, in the early 1970s, and Jeannette quickly turned it into her home. She touched the lives of many, not only in her personal life, but also as a CNA caring for folks that were frequently... Full story
Walter H.P. "Steve" Nuehring, 59, "Dad," "Brother," "Veteran," "Consummate Actor," took his final curtain call from this earth's stage Saturday evening, May 7, 2016, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Saturday, October 13, 1956, in Orleans, France, to Leon and Janine Nuehring, Steve found his love of the theatre while still in school, acting in various school productions. Following his graduation from high school, Steve joined the U.S. Navy, serving on the ballistic submarine - USS Simon... Full story
Leslie Pearl Green, age 69, born in Lakeview, Oregon, February 22, 1947, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She graduated from Morao High School. She worked as an office manager and in the billing department at Coulee Community Hospital. She was a member of several Masonic families, but was mostly active in the Eastern Star. She loved this organization and the friends that became a second family to her. She is survived by her husband, Phil Green; sister, Bonnie Carratures; sons: Scott Green,... Full story
Kay Lynelle McDowell was born to the late Bill and Geneva Rogers on December 12, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona. She attended schools in Arizona and completed her education in California. It was there she met her husband, Brad McDowell. By the time she was 21, she had brought three children into the world. Two more babies became part of the family before they moved to Rhode Island, where her husband completed his studies at Barrington College. In Rhode Island, seven more children were added to the... Full story
Margy Pfaffle Stoddard died peacefully with Faith and Grace by her side on December 30, 2015, at the age of 75. She grew up in Keller Ferry and lived much of her adult life in Eastern Washington. She spent the last seven years of her life in Woodinville, Washington, enjoying her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son, Dean, and her parents, Donna and Willard Pfaffle. She is survived by her children: Danny, Debra, D'Ann and Damon Stoddard, as well as 11 grandchildren and... Full story
Troy L. Fancher, 55, of Moses Lake, Washington, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Troy was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at age 19. His diagnosis never discouraged his determination to live the fullest life possible. He is now free of the limitations that bound him on earth. Troy was an avid football fan and knew a lot about the game. He was a loyal San Francisco 49ers fan; he is forgiven for that discretion. A special thanks to Megan Rolly at Touch of Love Adult Family Home in... Full story