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Wallace (Wally) E. Loe was born to Russell and Hilda Babst Loe on July 9, 1933, on the family farm near Molson, Washington. Wally died unexpectedly on July 23, 2015, in Post Falls, Idaho. Wally attended school in Molson for 12 years and graduated in 1951. He played basketball in high school and went on to play at Central Washington College in Ellensburg until the spring of 1953. Wally was drafted into the Army in January 1954. He served 18 months in Japan and was discharged in January 1956.... Full story
James Timothy "Tim" Hurley, 68, of Salem, Oregon died from complications of pneumonia on June 11, 2015. He was born along with a twin brother, John Michael, on January 3, 1947, in Spokane and was raised in Almira and Coulee Dam. He graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1965 where he was active in both football and baseball. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as a radio technician on the USS Caliente. During his service, he received a National Defense Medal, a... Full story
Farrell Glenn Ware, age 79, passed away peacefully the morning of Sunday, July 26, 2015, at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center, his home for the past three years. Farrell was born October 8, 1935, in Atchison, Kansas, to Cleland "Red" and Irene Ware. He graduated from Bridgeport High School, Bridgeport, Washington in 1953. He attended Eastern Washington College of Education, Cheney, Washington. In 1959 he joined the U.S. Army and served as a Radio Operator in Europe for Company D 32 Signal... Full story
Robert M. "Bob" Nordhougen, 75, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away Tuesday morning, July 21, 2015, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born April 7, 1940, into the Leeds, North Dakota home of Truman and Evelyn Norhougen, Bob attended college following graduation from Leeds High School. A member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302, Bob served as a Road Construction Project Manager for Cates & Erb, Inc of Omak, Washington until his retirement. On December 20, 1996, Bob... Full story
Jamie Ray Williams 28, began his journey April 6, 1987, in Spokane, Washington, to parents Timothy Williams and Rebecca "Becky" LaCourse, and left to join his ancestors Friday, June 26, 2015, from Coulee Dam, Wash. A 2006 graduate of Inchelium High School, Jamie was a proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes who enjoyed attending pow-wows and participating in stick games. Talented as a mechanic, Jamie enjoyed driving fast, was very artistic in drawing and doing fine beadwork as well as e... Full story
Della E. Rice passed away on July 16, 2015 at the age of 92, of natural causes in Clarkston, Washington. She was born Aug. 27, 1922, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Leonard and Goulda Bower. In the mid-1920's, the family moved to the remote mining community of Lakeview, Idaho, on the south shore of Lake Pend Oreille, where her father worked in the silver mines until 1930. At that time, they moved to a farm near Addy, Washington, and again in 1936 to Endicott, Washington, where she graduated from high... Full story
Velma Mary Hargrove, age 98, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015. She was born March 25, 1917, in Arrowwood, Alberta, Canada, the fifth of Herb and Sadie Bennett's seven children. She attended school in Omak, Washington, after graduating from Omak High School in 1935. In that year she was selected to be Apple Blossom Princess, representing Omak in the 1935 Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival. Velma and George were married in 1937 and moved to Coulee Dam, Washington. During World War II they... Full story
Sophia Ann Betty Tatshama passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born May 22, 1970, to Veronica Stensgar and Leroy McDonald. Veronica soon met and married D'arcy Tatshama. When Sophia was born she had some medical issues and spent some time in the hospital in Spokane. This is where she met her favorite nurse, Ann Betty. Veronica named Sophia after her mom Sophie and her favorite nurse. That is how she came up with Sophia Ann Betty. Veronica moved to Usk, Washington, with her child. She... Full story
Florence Jean Aumick, 97, was born April 2, 1918, in the Jewell County, Kan., sod-brick home of Edward Ray and Florence Ruth Pratt. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from Grand Coulee, Wash., she left to join her Lord Jesus, whom Florence has faithfully served for so many years. Following her 1936 graduation from high school, Miss Florence Pratt married her life's love Edward B. Aumick in Omak, Wash.,on December 31, 1939. A faithful member of Grand Coulee's United Methodist Church, Florence was active in...
Ramona M. Peone 92, was born August 28, 1922, into the Northern California home of Thomas and Sadie D. Denman-Kibby and passed away in her Keller, Washington home on Monday, June 29, 2015. A proud member of the Wiyot Tribe of California, Ramona ("Blue Jay") to her California family), graduated high school in 1940 and thereafter worked painting airplanes in San Francisco, California. Six years later on August 10, 1946, Ramona married Charles E. Peone, Sr. in Kettle Falls, Washington. Ramona... Full story
Doris Angell Miner passed peacefully from the loving arms of her family into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2015. Doris came into the world on March 12, 1927 at her parent's home in Omak, Wash. She joined four older brothers: Norman, Buster, Fred and Johnny. Her parents Edward and Doris Angell, were delighted to have a little girl. She was the only daughter in the family with little brother Kenny joining her four years later. Being the only girl with five brothers was... Full story
Sophia Ann Betty Tatshama born May 22, 1970, in Republic, Wash., passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015, in Nespelem. A dressing will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday (today) at Precht Narrents Funeral Home, Omak. Rosary will follow at 7 p.m. at the Nespelem Community with a funeral to be held on Thursday, July 9 at 9 a.m. at the Nespelem Community Center with burial at West Fork Family Cemetery on Highway 21 with a dinner to follow at the Nespelem Community Center. A complete obituary will appear in next week’s Star.... Full story
Please join us Saturday July 11 at 4:30 for a celebration of life and BBQ for Mick Nachtigal. Please bring a potluck item to share. Jim and Michelle Hemmer's ranch, 3025 Rd. W. NE, Mansfield, WA.... Full story
Loren R. Jensen, 85, of Elmer City, Wash., passed away Sunday morning, July 5, 2015, at Nespelem Convalescent Center. Loren was born May 16, 1930, in Webber, Kan., to Raymond and Ocie Jensen and in 1947 graduated high school in Courtland, Kansas. Friday the 13, 1965, turned out to be "Loren's Lucky Day" for that is when he married Miss Joan Loken in Sioux Falls, S.D. A Federal Prison Guard for 15 years and a Glazier at various Spokane glass shops for 20 years, Loren had belonged to "Way of The... Full story
Florence Jean Aumick, 97, was born April 2, 1918, in the Jewell County, Kan., sod-brick home of Edward Ray and Florence Ruth Pratt. Tuesday, July 7, 2015, from Grand Coulee, Wash., she left to join her Lord Jesus, whom Florence has faithfully served for so many years. Following her 1936 graduation from high school, Miss Florence Pratt married her life's love Edward B. Aumick in Omak, Wash.,on December 31, 1939. A faithful member of Grand Coulee's United Methodist Church, Florence was active in... Full story
Loraine M. Fox, 69, Grand Coulee, passed away in the evening of Saturday, June 9, 2015. She was born May 9, 1946. Loraine graduated from high school in Wenatchee. She was a Navy veteran, a wonderful wife and friend. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and other crafts. Also tending flowers and the outdoors. She also enjoyed playing cribbage. She will be greatly missed by all concerned. May she now rest in peace forever. A celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, July 1, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Senior Center, Main St., Grand C... Full story
Born in Arlington, Texas, August 24, 1977 - Died Selah, Wash., June 14, 2015. James G. Dodson of Selah, Wash., formerly of Richland, Wash., passed away at his home on June 14, 2015. James is survived by his domestic partner of 13 years, Jennean Brashear; two children, Malachi and Chenoa; his father, Jerry (Gerald) Dodson, his mother, Melissa Mrofka, his sister, Lisa Stewart, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends throughout the state of Washington, and his beloved dogs, Sasha and... Full story
Helen Elisabeth Fifield, 82, resident of Coulee Dam, Washington, left this world for her heavenly home on Sunday, June 7, 2015, in Boise, Idaho (where she had been living with her daughter for the past few months). Helen was born on January 30, 1933, in Juneau, Alaska, to Elbert and Bernice (Berggren) Day. She married Robert D. Fifield on April 27, 1948, in Sedro Woolley, Wash. Helen earned a Master’s in Education degree from Seattle Pacific University in 1986. After dropping out of high school to marry as a teenager, Helen worked full-time a... Full story
Joseph T. Doney, 40, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 25 (his birthday), in Havre at Pepin Park from noon until 5. Big Sky Cremations in Helena has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit: www.helenafunerals.com to leave a message of condolence for the family. Joey was born June 25, 1974, in Havre to Louis J. St. Marks and Lois Dolly Doney. He lived in many cities over the years including... Full story
Peggy Lea Sandgren, 64, was born December 7, 1950, into the Walla Walla, Washington home of Lee and Beverly Dodson and died Thursday, May 28, 2015, at her Grand Coulee, Washington residence. Peggy graduated from Walla Walla High School then attended Walla Walla, Spokane Falls and Pasco Community Colleges and following in her mother - Beverly's footsteps became a cook in restaurants, eventually preparing meals side-by-side with Beverly for members and guests of the Grand Coulee Senior Center.... Full story
Jack Raymond Green, 86, formerly of Wapato, Wash., passed away in his sleep Monday, June 1, 2015, at Othello, Washington. He was born September, 19, 1928, in Spokane, Wash., to Raymond and Dorothea (Lamb) Green. Jack grew up on the family ranch near Elmer City, Wash., farming with horses. He rode his horse to school at North Star, and Nespelem, and graduated from Mason City High in 1947. He attended 2 years of diesel mechanic training at Spokane Trade School. Jack was a cattleman and loved horses. He worked all his life as a rancher and... Full story
Ernest “Ernie” Donald Jones, 71, passed away at the Desert Springs Hospital, Las Vegas, Nev., on August 8, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Cheryn “Chey” Jones; his children: Cory Jones and Caycee Jones (Jimmy) Hamilton. Ernie cherished his family and always placed them first.. He also devoted his life too public service. After graduating from High School in Coulee Dam in 1961, he served four years in the U.S. Navy, obtained a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice and worked as a mediator for the U.S. Department of Justice in Atlanta,... Full story
Sara Ann (Sally) Johnson passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She was born on August 16, 1917, in Dayton, Wash., to Nancy Della Harless and Walter Chessman. She was the youngest of five siblings and spent most of her life in Eastern Washington. She dearly loved her stepfather, Claude Fisk, and often told stories about him. Sally graduated from Rosalia High School. She married Wesley C. Johnson on September 6, 1937, as he entered the Army and went to Germany to serve in World War II. They later rai... Full story
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