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Terrance Lee "Terry" Sutton, 61, a proud member of the "San Poil of The Colville Indian Reservation" passed away Monday afternoon, January 25, 2016. Born December 10, 1954, in Nespelem, Washington, Terry attended high school in Wilbur, Washington, where he excelled in all sports, including football and basketball, and qualified for the Washington State High School Wrestling Championship before graduating in 1972. Following high school, Terry worked for a time as a forester before entering into... Full story
Eugenia "Jeannie" G Condon, 97, of Coulee Dam, Washington, was born July 3, 1918, to Robert and Roxie Grosjean in Kamiah, Idaho. She passed away at the Regency Care Center in Omak, Washington, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Following her 1936 high school graduation in Nespelem, Washington, she spent several years in San Diego, California, obtaining her nursing license, before returning to Washington to marry Calvin Jack Condon in 1940. Their daughter, Anita Corrine, joined the family in 1946.... Full story
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Keith W. Masterson, local area farmer and rancher, moved to a new location where the weather is always beautiful and the fields are totally free of rocks and weeds. His brief 21-day stay in the Grand Coulee Hospital was over. Born in the summer of 1918 at the Wilbur Hospital, he spent his infant days sleeping in a drawer out of the chest in his parents' bedroom. His family then moved to the Wenatchee area to work full time in the apple orchards. In the spring of... Full story
Eugenia "Jeannie" G Condon, 97, of Coulee Dam, Washington, was born July 3, 1918, to Robert and Roxie Grosjean in Kamiah, Idaho. She passed away at the Regency Care Center in Omak, Washington, on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Following her 1936 high school graduation in Nespelem, Washington, she spent several years in San Diego, California, obtaining her nursing license, before returning to Washington to marry Calvin Jack Condon in 1940. Their daughter, Anita Corrine, joined the family in 1946.... Full story
Keith W. Masterson was born Aug. 24, 1918, and passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. Mr. Masterson will lie in state at the Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, Wash., on Thursday, January 21, 2016, from 5 – 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016, at 11 a.m., at the Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, followed by a memorial service, at 1 p.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church, Grand Coulee, Washington. Memorials may be made to the Almira or Wilbur Cemetery Endowment. A complete obituary will be printed in next week’s Sta... Full story
In his 61 years, Michael Stuart Greene proved that the sum of a life is so much greater than one. He leaves a legacy of communities aided by his work as a fire chief and visionary creator of emergency medical services systems, people aided by his work as a paramedic, his family, and a universe of lifelong friends. In the words of his son, he was "the unofficial mayor of wherever he lived." His greatest joys were his wife Barbara, his sons Collin and Gavin, and his new daughter-in-law, Collin's... Full story
Peggie Louise Jordan, 59, well-known chef and friend to all in the Grand Coulee, Washington area passed away at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wednesday evening, December 30, 2015. Peggie was born September 15, 1956, in Spokane, Washington, to the home of Elisha and Lydia Johnson. As a child, she attended St. Anne's Catholic School in Spokane. In 1966, her family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington, where she attended Grand Coulee High School. Friday, January 28, 1977, was a chilly winter... Full story
Melvin “Buggs” Toulou Sr., began his journey September 7, 1942, and joined his ancestors Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Rosary was held Friday, January 8, at 7 p.m., at the Inchelium Community Center. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 9, at 10 a.m., at the Inchelium Community Center, with burial following at Kewa Cemetery. Father Joe Fornier, SJ, was the officiant.... Full story
Earl Duane Jess, 72, quietly passed away Thursday afternoon, December 31, 2015, in Spokane, Washington, with his family by his side. Born August 12, 1943, in Mason City, Washington, to Elmer and Viola Thoren-Jess, Earl went on to attend Coulee City High School in Coulee City, Washington. On September 20, 1965, Earl joined the National Guard and served as a Vehicle Mechanic, Motor Sergeant with the 1041st Transportation Co. of Ephrata, Washington, until his retirement February 8, 1988. Saturday, April 18, 1970, forever changed Earl’s life, f... Full story
Peggie Louise Jordan, 59, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center. A celebration of Peggie’s life will take place at 1 p.m., on Saturday, January 16, 2016, in Strate Funeral Home, 329 E. Grand Coulee Ave., Grand Coulee. Please sign Peggie’s online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home is honored to be serving Peggie’s family.... Full story
Gina Jolene Vordahl, 68, died Monday morning, December 14, 2015, in her Grand Coulee, Washington home, with her husband Ross, beside her. The Grand Coulee Dam Senior Center had become an important part of Gina's life, and our family thanks them for all of their love and support. Gina was born in Spokane, Washington, on Tuesday, April 22, 1947, to Glenna Erhardt-Davis, becoming the daughter of Harold and Glenna Warfield. In October of 1962, during her sophomore year at Spokane Valley's... Full story
Rodney Gene Bise, with a twinkle in his eye and a joke on his lips, cashed out to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 5, 2015, surrounded by his family. Rodney was born on June 13, 1947, in Coulee Dam, Washington, and passed away in Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane after a short illness. Rodney married Joy Blackledge, March 11, 1967, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. They were both so young that their mothers went with them. Rodney was still saying, at the end of his 68... Full story
Kelly Rae Walker was born Feb. 19, 1957, to Lela and Jack Smith in Omak, Washington. Kelly, as a young girl was very athletic and could master any sport that she put her mind to. At a very young age, she had a very special way with little kids, teaching her nephew, Jamie Rowe, how to fish and ride horses. In the early years, Kelly flew up to Alaska to visit her mom in Fairbanks. It was there that she met and married Darrell Walker. That union produced her only child, Twyla Jean, born August 8,... Full story
Gina J. Vordahl, 68, passed away at her Grand Coulee, Washington, home Monday morning, December 14, 2015. A full notice will be in next week’s edition of The Star. Please sign her on-line register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com . S... Full story
Rodney Bise passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2015. A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2:30 p.m., in the old middle school. A full obituary will be in next week’s Star.... Full story
Dorothy Mae Litz, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015, in Grand Coulee, Washington, surrounded by loved ones. Dorothy was born in Pownell, Maine on August 27, 1919; at 16, she moved to Boise, Idaho. On March 2, 1936, Dorothy married Henry Litz and had four children: Lawrence (Shirley) Litz, Missouri; Donna (Robert) Riley, Elmer City Washington; Millie (Chuck) Goodall, Grand Coulee, Washington; and John (Julie) Litz, Boise, Idaho. She was blessed with 14 grandchildren, 21... Full story
Raymond "Shorty" Womer passed away peacefully in the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015. He was born May 14, 1931, in Washington, D.C., raised by Harry and Lena Howard, Gaithersburg, Maryland. He joined the Air Force when he was 17 and was honorably discharged in 1952. He worked in El Paso, Texas, then moved to Washington State to the Omak area, where he worked at Biles-Coleman Lumber Company. He moved to Nespelem, Washington, in 1962 with his wife, Kathy, who me married... Full story
David A. Kelly, 89, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington. He was born July 6, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, and spent his childhood growing up in Ashland, Oregon, and later Portland, Oregon. He was the last survivor of eight children born to John and Emma Kelly. During his youth, David was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. David enlisted in the Army while he was in high school and... Full story
Kelly Rae Walker, 58, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Electric City, Washington home, Saturday evening December 5, 2015. A complete obituary will be in next week's edition of The Star. A celebration of Kelly's life will be held Thursday, December 10, 2015, at 1 p.m., at the Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene, 45925 State Route 174 N, Grand Coulee, Washington. Please sign Kelly's online register book at www.stratefuneralhome.com. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is... Full story
Dewanna Lynn Anderson 70, of Grand Coulee, Washington, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015, in Spokane, Washington. Dewanna was born in the St. Paul, Arkansas, home of Myron C. and Aletha F. Langley, on November 24, 1944. Following graduation from High School in Pateros, Washington, Dewanna worked in the apple packing sheds and attended Wenatchee Valley College. On May 21, 1966, Dewanna's life changed forever when she married Kent Anderson in Methow,... Full story
Elaine Sanford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, on Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Ella Brooks; older sibling, Phyllis Sears; and younger siblings, Kenneth Brooks and Betty Whitelaw. She is survived by her husband, Frank, at home in Grand Coulee; a younger sister, Barbara Phillips of Portland, Oregon; two sons: Delmar (Linda) Sanford,... Full story
In the early morning hours of November 20, 2015, Raymond R. Green passed away at home. Ray was a kind and gentle soul who loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was born in March of 1939 in Spokane, Washington, and was a life-long resident of the Coulee Dam area, where he grew up on the family ranch riding his horse to school. Ray graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1958 where he excelled in multiple sports and developed a love of football and basketball. He was proud to be one of the l... Full story
Jack A. Hilson, 90, of Electric City, Washington, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center, Long Term Care, Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born May 14, 1925, to Herman and Ethel Hilson in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. He graduated from Almira High School in 1943. On June 9, 1944, he entered into the U.S. Navy. He was a Radioman 2C, stationed on the USS Vincennes in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Victory Medal. He... Full story
Warren Henry Byam, formerly of Electric City, Washington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2015, surrounded by his family in Oregon City, Oregon, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born March 12, 1927, in Billings, Montana, he was one of 10 children. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabees during WWII and worked for the United States Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam for 45 years. His hobbies were building trailers, rebuilding and selling cars and... Full story
Raymond R. (Ray) Green, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015, in Grand Coulee, Washington. His home was in Coulee Dam, Washington. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at 11 a.m., at the Nespelem Community Center, Nespelem, Washington. A full obituary will follow in next week’s paper. Strate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, is caring for the Green family.... Full story