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Donna Mae Rickard , 101, died May 9, 2015. She was born in Chico, California to Cipriana Genevieve Avalos and Elmer LaFonso on June 24, 1913. After she graduated from Chico High School, she attended Chemawa Indian School, taking typing and shorthand and became a secretary to the superintendent of the school. She met Fred Rickard there and they were married in 1935. In 1950, they moved to Nespelem, Washington, on the Colville Indian reservation. She became secretary to the superintendent of the... Full story
Anna Ruth Francis-Jack "Ky ow ta nii", 61, began her circle of life in the Nespelem, Wash., home of Terry Simon Francis Sr. and Dora Rose Owhi-Francis on February 3, 1954, and unexpectedly completed her circle from her Nespelem home on Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2015, leaving a great sadness in the hearts of all. Affectionately known as "Panda or Hon" to those who knew and loved her; Anna graduated college with a BA in General Studies from EWU and was working on her Masters in Urban and Regional... Full story
Joan Ballod, 84, of Spokane, Wash., formerly of Coulee Dam, Wash., died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Brookdale/Harbor Crest Center in Spokane. Born April 10, 1930, in New Glarus, Wis., she is predeceased by her husband, Harry Richard Ballod (1978) of Coulee Dam. Joan was a homemaker, with a love of being active in the sun, the snow and on the dance floor while living in Coulee Dam, and Spokane. Survivors include her two sons and daughter: Jeffrey (Candace) of Chelan,... Full story
Edith Gertrude Kinzer Sackett, age 98, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Harmony House Nursing Home in Brewster, Wash. Edith was born in a two story ranch house just outside of Uniontown, Washington on March 6, 1917. She was the seventh child of 16 children of John Kinzer and Louise Bosse Kinzer. She had six brothers and nine sisters, including three sets of twins born after her. Edith was treated as one of the boys and at an early age she learned to ride a saddle horse and was one of t... Full story
Dortha A. Reid, 101, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee. Dortha was born April 3, 1914, to August and Watie Henkel in Wenatchee, Wash. She was the eighth of 12 children and was raised in Wenatchee. Dortha married Kenneth E. Reid on January 17, 1936, in Magna, Utah. She worked at Remington Arms in Salt Lake City during the war. They returned to Washington state in 1948, and moved to Electric City in 1950. Ken and Dortha owned their own... Full story
Dale Lee Clark was born Dec. 4, 1946 in Nespelem, Wash., to Calvin Clark and Rose Adolph. He passed away Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2015. He lived most of his early years in Keller, Wash., on a ranch with Rose and Stanley Squetimkin. He also spent much of those early years with his Grandma and Grandpa Adolph (Joe and Agnes), in Disautel, at the old place. He loved being with his grandparents and uncles, especially Bull and Frank. This is where he started his love of stories, nature, hunting, and... Full story
Bob Melton passed away on Sunday, Apr. 19, 2015, in Spokane. He was born October 28, 1939, to Otis and Dorothy Melton. He graduated from school in Page, Ariz., in 1958, and joined the Army after graduation. In 1960 Bob married Patricia Warren in Redding, Calif. They had two daughters Chrissy and Teena. Bob joined the Iron Workers and helped build several dams, including Oroville Dam and Bulard’s Bar Dam, in California, Libby Dam in Libby, Mont., and in 1971 moved to Grand Coulee to work on the Third Powerhouse of Grand Coulee Dam. In 1975 B... Full story
Mary Magdalene (Ernest) Palanuk was born on Valentine's Day, 1915, in Stratford, Oklahoma. She went on to Glory Thursday, April 16, 2015. Mary moved to Grand Coulee with her brother Edward and wife Margaret after his return from the Navy in 1938. She worked in the Almira area helping with housework, then for Dover and Sue Perry at Dover's, a local cafe. At work, she met Marvin Stephen (Mike) Palanuk, "The Handsomest Man She Had Ever Seen." After two weeks of courtship, they were married on New... Full story
Eileen Lucretia (Kurth) Sanders, 77, of Princeville, Hawaii, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, in Bellevue, Wash. Eileen was born on September 4, 1937, in Almira, Wash., to the late William and Audrey (Peddicord) Kurth. She attended Grand Coulee High School and graduated in 1955. She went on to earn a teaching degree from College of the Puget Sound in 1959 and married George L. Sanders that same year. Eileen worked as an elementary school teacher in the Puyallup, Washougal, Camas and Federal Way School Districts for 27 years,... Full story
Sarah went to be with the lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at her home in Coulee Dam. She was born on December 3, 1946, to Clyde and Sarah Payne in Seattle, Wash. Sarah was a great wife, mother and friend who will be deeply missed by all. She was preceded in death by both parents and her brothers Bobbie and Ernie Payne. Survivors include her husband of 34 years Robert Hamlin; sister Tudi (Ed) Moss, brother Micheal Payne and her five children: Melinda (Chris) Wonch, Cory (Bobbie) Allman, Tiffany... Full story
Timothy Dean Goetz ,"Tim", 53, of Grand Coulee, Wash., passed unexpectedly, Monday morning April 6, 2015. Born August 5, 1961, to Arlyce and Larry Goetz Sr. He graduated from Technical School as a diesel mechanic as well as a sheet metal worker in the HVAC industry. Tim married Carol Nicholson on April 10, 1999. Being mechanically inclined, Tim could do just about anything he set his mind to, be it working on his sons' vehicles or antique tractors, helping friends and family fix broken items or... Full story
Emma Ruth Utz, 85, of Electric City, Wash., died on Sunday, April 12, 2015, in Spokane, Wash. She was born June 23, 1929, in Tonasket to parents John and Ruth Rounds. She is survived by her son, John Utz, daughter, Karla Stewart, four grandsons and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl. Graveside Services will be held Thursday, April 16, 2015, 11 a.m., at the Tonasket Cemetery. Bergh Funeral Services of Oroville/Tonasket are in care of arrangements.... Full story
Jean was born September 24, 1916, at the Bunco Ranger Station near Belmont, Idaho, where her dad was a forest ranger. She died April 4, 2015, in Spokane, Wash. She was the second of three children born to Clifford and Bessie Middleton. She attended school in Clarkford and Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Jean obtained her lifetime teaching certificate from Lewiston Normal and taught in Oldtown and Sandpoint One of her students introduced her to his older brother, Ervin Henke. Ervin and Jean were married... Full story
Passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Hospice of Spokane Hospice House. She was born on September 29, 1930, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Nick and Reatha Ruotsala. Ethel graduated from Hoquiam High School and earned her associates degree at Aberdeen College. She went on to marry Charles W. Hale in 1953, in Everett, Wash., with whom she had 3 children. Ethel was a lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi since 1973 in both Marysville, Wash., and Grand Coulee. She was also very active in the Democratic... Full story
Martha A Jackson, who was born April 20,1926, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015. She was living at Rockwood Retirement Community in Spokane Washington. Services were held at Rockwood on Sunday March 29. She is survived by her husband, Lynn; four children: Katy, Marilyn, Brian and Jolene. There are 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grand children. She is sorely missed by family and a host of friends.... Full story
Gertrude "Gertie" L. Toulou passed away quietly Thursday, March 26, 2015. Gertie was born in Inchelium, Wash., September 2, 1927, to George Ace Williamson and Leona Rose Williamson. Gertie attended grades K-12 in Inchelium and spent a few months at the St Mary's Mission while her parents worked at a Federal work project in the 1930's. Gertie had a large family consisting of four sisters and two brothers, all of whom preceded her in death except for her sister Gerie Haugen. Gertie met and... Full story
Memorial services for Freida Slattery will be held Saturday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Dunstan’s Episcopalean Church in Grand Coulee. Freida passed away January 19, 2015.... Full story
Lavone Mary Nelson, 86, of Moses Lake Wash., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee Wash. Lavone was born April 14, 1928, in Longview, Wash., to George Jinks Buzard and Leota Amelia Nix. She grew up in Georgetown, Seattle Wash., near Seattle as well as Beach Drive (near Alki Point) in West Seattle. She graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle. Lavone married Wallace Nelson in June of 1950, and they made their home in Seattle. In 1986 they moved to Orting Wash., and in 1999 moved to Elmer... Full story
Alton "Weep" W. Weipah, 66, of Nespelem, Wash., died at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., on Friday, March 13, 2015. Alton was born in Nespelem on May 24, 1948, in Nespelem where he attended various schools in the area. He received his GED while serving in the Army where he served in an Artillery Division in Vietnam from 1970 – 1971. He worked for the BIA Fire Control 1975 – 1994; the Colville Tribe from 1995 – June 2009 when he retired. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa... Full story
Memorial services for Freida Slattery will be held Saturday, March 28, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Dunstan’s Episcopalean Church in Grand Coulee. Freida passed away January 19, 2015.... Full story
Nicholas Patrick Stanger, 25, of Nespelem, Wash., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1989, in Spokane, Wash., to Robert L. and Lily C. Stanger. Nicholas lived in Nespelem his whole life. He graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School. He worked for the Mt. Tolman as a senior weed contractor. Nicholas loved helping out others. He is survived by his parents, his twin brother, Michael, and his brothers, Brian A. and Cole A. Stanger; his niece Foxy Sunshine Stanger. He... Full story
Julieanne LaFountaine, 36, was born April 16, 1978, in Seattle. She passed away quietly, due to a sudden cardiac arrest, surrounded by those who loved her most in the late afternoon on Friday, March 6, 2015, at Harborview Medical Center. Julieanne attended school in Half-Moon Bay, California and then Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington. Even though Julie grew up on the reservation, she did not like the quiet life and would always go back to Seattle. One would say that the city... Full story
Nicholas Patrick Stanger, 25, of Nespelem, Wash., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on May 7, 1989, in Spokane, Wash., to Robert L. and Lily C. Stanger. Nicholas lived in Nespelem his whole life. He graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School. He worked for the Mt. Tolman as a senior weed contractor. Nicholas loved helping out others. He is survived by his parents, his twin brother, Michael, and his brothers, Brian A. and Cole A. Stanger; His nece Foxy Sunshine Stanger. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being out in the woods,... Full story
Penny Ann "Minnie" Wak Wak-Gregorio (66) passed away Tuesday evening, February 17, 2015 in Spokane, Washington. Born April 5, 1948 into the Nespelem, Washington home of Isaac W. and Rose Covington-Wak Wak, Penny graduated high school and then graduated from Beautician School. In addition to working as a beautician in California, Minnie was a "Jack of all trades", excelling in everything she did. For a time she was a secretary but, from the moment Minnie became employed at the Tribal Trading... Full story
Amy Jo (Weber) Tattersall passed from this life into the presence of her Lord Friday, February 6, 2015 at Salem General Hospital following a short illness. She was born August 3, 1949 to Harold James and Betsy Ann Weber of Libby Creek Ranch, Carlton, Washington. She moved with her family to Grand Coulee, Washington in 1953 where she grew up, attending Grand Coulee schools, and graduating from Grand Coulee High School in 1967. While in high school, Amy was honored as Miss Grand Coulee and Miss Puget Power. Upon high school graduation, she moved... Full story