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Ella Rae Hale

Ella Rae Hale born in Chelan, Washington October 22, 1954, passed away March 6, 2026.

Ella was the fifth child born to Harry H and Elsie Hale.

She is survived by her son Flint Bjorson, grandson Zane Bjorson and granddaughter Cheyene Bjorson; her daughter-in-law and granddaughter Makelah and husband and great-grandson. She is also survived by two sisters Marlene P. Hale and Winnie Marchand, several nieces and nephews.

Ella lived in Liberty and Ellensburg Wash. She went to school in Cle Elum, Coulee Dam, Nespelem and Chalacka Indian School in Oklahoma. She also went to the Job Corps. She worked in different places in Cle Elum and worked at the Hi Dam Tavern in Grand Coulee. She belonged to the Boilermakers Local 104 and worked in the shipyards in Seattle.

Ella was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Elsie Hale, brother Pete Hale and, sister, Bonnie Sieker and,very special friend Sam Hill, and one nephew Frank Sieker

Services will be held at the Coulee Dam Communit Church on April 25 beginning at 11 a.m. with a lunch to follow at the Eagles Lodge a 1 p.m.

 
 

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