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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
Nancy Esther Ranum McChesney, 80, of Coulee Dam, Wash., died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at Hospice House North in Spokane, WA, with family at her side. Born April 19, 1934, in Faribault, Minn., Nancy was the youngest of four daughters born to Luther H. and Esther Ann Riach Ranum. Nancy lost her mother on her fifth birthday, and her father three years later. She spent the remainder of her childhood living with various relatives in Minnesota and California. She often told her family that it was when... Full story
After a short illness Myrtle Maude Wilson passed away at the Coulee Medical Center Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015. She was born July 15, 1917, at Emmett McLean Co., N.D., to Roy and Margaret Rosseau Wilson. She said "It was during the horse and buggy days." She grew up and graduated high school McLean Co., N.D., with her siblings Mernice Doris, Pattie, Edwin and Earl. She married her husband Cecil L. Wilson at Fairview Richland Co., Mont., on November 23, 1936. That was 67 years before he passed away.... Full story
Dorothy Ethel McClure was born on Dec 23, 1929, to Delbert and Ethel Powell of Spokane,Wash. Dorothy had many aspirations growing up and became musically involved with singing and playing the piano. While attending North Central High School, one of many highlights included having the lead in a musical opera and being a guest singer with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra while in college. She met Stan Roderick while in attendance and they married upon graduation having two daughters, Gail and Robin.... Full story
On the midday of December 31, 2014, Richard passed away peacefully after a brief pneumonia infection while at Kaiser Hospital in Oakland, California. Richard was visited and comforted by his family during his final days. Richard was 79 years old. Richard Sears was born in Mason City, Washington, now Coulee Dam, on January 19, 1935. He was the third child of Clara Margaret and Clarence Eugene Sears. His mother was very proud that he was the first male baby born in the new Kaiser Mason City... Full story
Nelson W. Snedeker was born May 30, 1918, in Perkasie, Penn. A veteran of WWII. Nelson married Luray Cliver, Colmar, Penn., on April 13, 1950. They spent several years traveling the U.S. and settled in San Diego, Calif. Nelson was employed by the Solar Aerospace Division of International Harvester. He loved sailing the Pacific coast. When he retired they started traveling again and in 1987 bought a home next to Luray’s sister, Gail Allen in Grand Coulee, Wash. Luray passed away on April 6, 1992. In 2006 Nelson and Gail both sold their homes a... Full story
Ethel Y. "Vonnie" George 71, peacefully made the journey from this life the morning of Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, from her home in Elmer City, Wash., following complications from her courageous battle with lung disease. Born June 23, 1943, in Riverside, Calif., Vonnie moved with her parents to Central Washington during her youth where her father worked on the construction of Grand Coulee Dam. After attending Coulee Dam High School, she met and married Michael M. Paul and lived a life characterized... Full story
Phyllis Aldean (Metz) Billups, 90, of Omak, Wash., passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Phyllis was born on September 12, 1924, to Orvil and Muriel Metz in Hardesty, Alberta, Canada and was the oldest of five siblings, including Raymond Metz, Duane Metz, Virginia (Metz) Montague and Sharon (Metz) Powell-Phyllis. She attended grade school in Hardesty and often rode her beloved horse to school with brother, Raymond. The family moved from Hardesty to Oroville, Wash., where her family owned and... Full story
Sherrie Rene Reyes–Palmanteer, 56, left us during the evening hours of Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, from her hospital bed at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, surrounded by her loving family to bid her farewell. Born March 22, 1958, in Portland, Ore., into the loving home of Francis and Bonnie Overberg-Reyes, Sherrie graduated with the Bicentennial Class of 1976 from Lake Roosevelt High in Coulee Dam, Wash. Sherrie learned at the side of her mother Bonnie – "The Best Cook Ever" and... Full story
Cheryl Ann Garvin, 60, passed quietly away at her home on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Cheryl was the mother of two sons: Eric and Shawn; grandmother to six children: Eric, Tyler, Brandon, Scotty, Chance, and Sean (Sissy); and mother-in-law to two daughters, Alicia and Kasey Garvin. Cheryl moved to the Grand Coulee area in 1974 with her parents, Tom and JoAnn Garvin. She worked at various places, including; Vordahl's, the liquor store, 1-hour photo, David Comrie Licensing, Tri-County Licensing, and th... Full story
Ethel Y. “Vonnie” George, 71, died Sun., Jan. 25, 2015, at her Elmer City, Wash. home. A visitation will be held Friday, Jan. 30, at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Wash., from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at Grand Coulee Methodist Church in Grand Coulee. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is honored to be serving Vonnie’s Family.... Full story
Freida Leona Slattery passed away on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in Gig Harbor, Wash. She was born July 16, 1923, in Thermopolis, Wyo., to Hazel and Clarence Cowan. Freida’s father passed away when she was very young. She lived her first 18 years in Thermopolis and graduated from high school there. Upon graduation, her mother Hazel and grandmother Sadie moved to Spokane, Wash., where Freida graduated from Holy Names College with a teaching degree in elementary education. She was introduced to Clark (the love of her life) by her good friends Joan a... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Cheryl Garvin will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Grand Coulee. Cheryl passed away Monday, Jan. 19 at her home in Electric City.... Full story
Sherrie Rene Reyes – Palmanteer (56) Left us during the evening hours of Sunday, January 18, 2015 from her hospital bed at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, surrounded by her loving family to bid her farewell. Born March 22, 1958 in Portland, Oregon into the loving home of Francis and Bonnie Overberg-Reyes, Sherrie graduated with the Bicentennial Class of 1976 from Lake Roosevelt High in Coulee Dam, Washington. Sherrie learned at the side of her mother Bonnie – "The Best Cook Ever" and acc... Full story
Thaddeus D. "Pete" Moore (81) was born December 29, 1933, in Spokane, Wash., and passed away during the evening of Saturday, January 3, 2015, in Spokane. Raised in the Elmer City, Wash., home of his parents, George and Lois "Hank" Walling-Moore, Pete attended Elmer City Elementary, Mason City Junior High and high school in Nespelem, Washington. During his senior year Pete left high school to serve his country with the US Navy, his favorite port of call being Japan. During the Korean Conflict,... Full story
Jim Musser passed away January 10, 2015, at his home in Grand Coulee, Wash., following a short and challenging battle with cancer. Jim was born in Hillsboro, Ore., on February 3, 1934, to Joe and Henrietta Musser. He graduated from Vancouver High School, Vancouver, Wash., in 1953. While serving in the military as a paratrooper in Germany from 1954-57, Jim played football for the Army. After graduating from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor Degree in Science in 1960, Jim married his college sweetheart, Karen Proctor. Additional graduate... Full story
Richard James Wippel, 58, of Disautel, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Friday, December 19, 2014, in Grand Coulee, Wash. He was born in Ellensburg, Wash., to Robert Wippel and Mary Miller-Wippel on March 12, 1956. Richard Wippel attended school in Omak, and Pateros in his youth then graduated from Lake Roosevelt High school in 1974. As a young boy Richard was raised in the Methow with his family. He and his cousins would spend all their time exploring the Methow valley. He was... Full story
Marissa Roxanne Gonzalez of Grand Coulee, Wash., was born in Brewster, Wash., to Oscar and Angela Gonzalez on June 4, 1993. Marissa was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2014, at approximately 3:40 a.m. Marissa was diagnosed with Lupus at the age of seven. She courageously battled multiple illnesses over the years after being diagnosed with Lupus. She finally succumbed to the side effects of the current diseases of NMO and DIC. Grand Coulee became Marissa's home in 1999 and was where... Full story
Dorothy Elaine Flowers-Lawrence passed away surrounded by close family and love on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Bishop Place in Pullman, WA. Dorothy was born on June 13, 1943 in Mason City, Washington to Jack and Edna (Shaffer) Flowers. Dorothy graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1961. Dorothy started working for Pacific Northwest Bell in 1961. She retired from the phone company after 33 years of service. Dorothy married her high school sweetheart, James Canterbury on June 1, 1963. After... Full story
Gloria Elaine Hotchkiss was born March 1, 1931, in Bantry, N.D. to Torville (Tom) and Bernice Beck. She left this world on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, from Grand Coulee, Wash., surrounded by the family she loved, cared for and nurtured her entire adult life. Gloria Beck married Dale Hotchkiss in Ephrata, Wash., in 1954 and together started what they believed was the most important part of their lives, raising a family together. Gloria enjoyed many activities with her family and friends among them... Full story
After a long battle with breast cancer Kristine Dembiczak passed away Sunday, Nov. 23, at home, with her husband and children by her side. Kristine was born in August of 1938 in St. Paul, Minn., the first of eight children born to Ethel and Gregory Keller. She graduated in 1960, from St. Catherine's College in St.Paul, earning a degree in Elementary Education after which she pursed her teaching career in St. Paul until she met her love for life, Wallace Dembiczak, on a blind date. They were... Full story
Janet Mary Andrew Feldt passed away Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, in East Helena. She was born July 30, in Lincoln, Nebraska to David Henry Andrew Jr. and Geraldine Bell (Stewart) Andrew. In 1931 the family moved to Three Forks, Montana where she lived until graduating from high school in 1948. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman and belonged to the Delta Gamma Sorority. She also attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington and was a deputy sheriff there for a short time.... Full story
Jennifer Jean Pe All, 32, entered this world in Wenatchee, Washington to the home of her mother Ida Pe All on August 30, 1982, and passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in San Jose', California. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Jennifer attended Wenatchee, Washington's Eastmont High School where she followed her family tradition as a member of the basketball team. Jennifer was a huge Raiders' fan who enjoyed visiting historic sites, such as Alcatraz Island, loved having fun,... Full story
Gloria Hotchkiss (83) born March 1, 1931, passed away December 4, 2014, in Grand Coulee, WA. Funeral services will be held at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Grand Coulee Church of the Nazarene in Grand Coulee, Wash. Graveside services will follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee. Please sign Gloria's guest book at www.stratefuneralhome.com Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, WA is honored to be serving Gloria's family. A complete obituary will be published in the Dec. 10th edition... Full story
Mary Elizabeth Rhodes Gallinger, passed away peacefully on Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Buena Vista Nursing home in Colville, Wash., at the age of 91. She was born on Jan. 12, 1923, to Louis and Edna Garton Rhodes, in Coulee City, Wash. She graduated from Coulee City High School and attended Business School in Everett, Wash. On her return to Coulee City area she went to work at Grand Coulee Dam as one of the first female timekeepers. Mary met Bill Gallinger, while working at the Dam, and they were... Full story