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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
Delbert Langstaff, a longtime resident of Grand Coulee, passed away at the age of 59, on Friday, July 22, 2016, after a long battle with a rare form of cancer. Those that knew and loved Delbert found him to be generous to a fault. He was always willing to pitch in and help others until his energy would give out. He was always giving family and friends little gifts. He also would present different ones with colorful artwork he created himself. He loved hearing and telling goofy jokes and he... Full story
A Celebration of Life will be held for Lori Garcia, Sunday, August 14, 1 p.m., at the Eagles Lodge in Grand Coulee, Washington. Come join family and friends for a potluck and karaoke. Lori passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 1:12 p.m., at Hospice Home of Spokane, Washington, after a 10-year battle with cancer.... Full story
Darsilla (Darcy) Lee Mast, 72, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. She was born August 17, 1943, in Tonasket, Washington, to parents Ralph and Dardenella Netherton. Darsilla was raised in Oroville and graduated from Oroville High in 1961. After graduating, she married Ralph Mast. In their 54 years of marriage, Darcy and Ralph, a park manager, lived in many different Washington State Parks around the state. Upon retiring in 1998, they settled in Coulee City, Washington, where Darsilla became active... Full story
Viola Freda Golden passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, in Colville, Washington. She was born April 30, 1931, in Glendive, Montana, to Henry and Ida (Morast) Raab. Viola was a hardworking, Christian woman and loving mother. She lived for many years in Coulee Dam where she worked at the Green Hut Café, the school kitchens, as well as for the National Park Service at Spring Canyon and in the headquarters building. Viola is survived by her children: April (Ken) Outland, San D Sparks (Diane... Full story
Nancy Marie George, 51, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Thursday evening, July 21, 2016, in Spokane, Washington. Nancy was born November 7, 1964, in Grand Coulee, Washington to Harold and Barbara Wapato-George Sr. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Nancy lived out her strong belief that one should daily give others at least 10 percent of their time. Nancy had served as a teacher's aide; however, her greatest joy was all about spending time with her... Full story
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