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John Fredrick Weber, aged 74 years, peacefully went home to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, September 26, 2022 while vacationing on the Oregon coast with his wife and friends from college days. John was born April 5, 1948 in Wenatchee, Washington, and spent his early years at Libby Creek Ranch, Carlton, Washington. In 1953 he moved with his family to Grand Coulee, Washington where he attended grade school, graduating from Grand Coulee High School in 1966. He was a three-sport letterman...
Claude E. Gates, 95, loving husband and father, doting grandfather, proud veteran and avid outdoorsman, passed away the evening of Friday, September 30, 2022 in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born Saturday, July 10, 1927, in Denver, Colorado to Loren L and Florence R. Gates. Claude served his country with the United States Army Air Corp from October 12, 1945 to December 28, 1947. He was stationed in Japan as part of the post-World War II occupation force as an MP (Military Police). One day whi...
A graveside service for DonnaFay Shear will be held on Saturday, October 8, at 11am at the Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, Washington. Immediately following will be a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall in Electric City, WA. There will be a potluck lunch served, please bring a side dish to share if you are able. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Legion Hall of Electric City, Washington. Donna passed away Tuesday,September 20, 2022. On...
Theda Rosenberg was born to Theodore and Alta Dirrim on May 25, 1925. She grew up in Weippe, Idaho. After graduating in 1942, and attending a year of college, she married Oliver Perkins and had two children, Denise and Kerry (Marilyn) Perkins. The family settled in Grand Coulee, WA. Theda worked for the US Bureau of Census and later managed the local Sears store. Later, after divorcing, Theda met and married Russell Rosenberg, a rancher. She loved the ranch life. She was delighted to become a...
Rosaline Phillips James, 85, Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great-Grandmother passed on from her Nespelem, Washington home Tuesday afternoon, September 20, 2022. Rosaline was born in Harrah, Washington to Matthew and Maggie Johnson-Phillips on Friday, July 16, 1937. A member of the Catholic Church faithfully saw to it that the altar was set up and prepared for Mass. Rosaline worked for 17 years at "Snokist" and...
On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Donna Fay Shear, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away. She was 87 years old. She is survived in death by her children: Thomas Shear, Dean Shear, Ronald Shear and Rebecca Shear; her siblings Betty Everetts, Katy Totten, Helen Allison, William Rousseau, Arlene Haberly, Danial Rousseau, Martha Howard, and Melody Cox; her 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Dennis M Shear; her son...
William "Bill" Dean Myers passed Thursday, September 15, 2022, at the age of 84. Born in Mondovi, Wisconsin, he developed a passion for the outdoors at an early age, in particular, fishing. He moved to California as a teen and remained there until June of 1973. Upon graduation from high school, he entered the Navy where he served from 1955 to 1958. Shortly after serving he was set up for a blind date where he met the love of his life Lorette. The two were married in June of 1961. He and his...
A Celebration of Howard's Life will take place at 11:00am on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Banks Lake Bible Church, 25 School Ave., Electric City, WA 99123. He passed away Monday, August 22, 2022. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for Howard's family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee, Washington is assisting his family....
CELEBRATION OF LIFE September 24, 2022 Frank A. English May 26, 1931 – July 24, 2022 Please join Frank's family on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. for a celebration of his life. Please feel free to wear Seahawk gear or golf attire and come share memories of your times with Frank. Frank touched many lives in his 60 plus years living in Coulee Dam, from the Phillips 66 service station to Custodian/Bus Driver at the school district – to his daily golfing and socializing with friends. Hope to see...
Howard Joseph Roberts, 84, passed away Monday,August 22, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. He began his impact on all who would be blessed to know him on Thursday, July 14, 1938, when he was born in Deer Park, Washington to the home of Albert and Nora Gonser-Roberts. An outstanding athlete at Deer Park High School, Howard lettered in baseball, basketball and football, graduating in 1956. Howard served with the United State Air Force from October 18, 1956 to October 18, 1960. Following his honorable... Full story
Darrell Alan Stensgar, 68, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, peacefully passed away in his Coulee Dam, Washington home Monday morning, August 15, 2022. He was born Sunday, September 27, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to James F. and Donna Wilson-Stensgar. After retiring in 2012 after 30 years as a Civil Engineer with the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), Darrell was a member of the Grand Coulee Moose Lodge and the Grand Coulee Eagles. When... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Pine/Bill Desautel Saturday, September 10, 2022 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the north end, (downriver, left side) Lake Roosevelt SpringCanyon National Park BYOB, your lawn chair and your great memories of Pine. He wanted everyone to have fun, celebrate and share good times. A taco bar will be provided. This event willbe on the beach and very casual. Boat in or walk in.... Full story
After a long, full life Elmer Rinard joined the love of his life Onie Gould on August 17, 2022. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Edith and Elmer Rinard, Sr. on November 29th, 1922, and had 2 brothers Cecil and Raymond, both deceased. Raised by his mother after his parents divorced when he was 2 years old, he spent his first 19 years in Boone, Iowa. He enlisted in the Army on October 12, 1942 and experienced a world tour of North Africa, Italy, and the Philippines. Elmer would talk about how... Full story
Keith Orrin Jim was born December 14, 1988 and passed away August 2, 2022. He is one who passed away at a young life but lived it to his fullest. His parents are Verna Saulque, stepdad, Arnold St. Pierre and his dad, Charles Jim (deceased). Keith is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. He attended Nespelem Elementary School, Junior High School at Grand Coulee, then on to Lake Roosevelt graduating in 2007. Keith competed in football, basketball, track and wrestling. He met... Full story
Kenneth Terry Skorheim passed away July 12, 2022 at his home in Camano Island, WA. Terry was born March 16, 1944 in Auburn, WA to Ken and Doris Skorheim. He graduated from Coulee Dam High School in 1962 where he was a multi-sport athlete. He married Linda Skorheim (Gordon) on January 2, 1966; they later divorced. Terry graduated from Colorado State University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in outdoor education. Terry worked for the US Forest Service for 40+years in... Full story
Roberta "Bobbie" Cornett passed away of natural causes on Thursday, July 18, 2022, at Coulee Medical Center Long-Term Care in Grand Coulee, Washington. She was born on July 23, 1939, in Craig, Colorado, to Richard and Helen Dillon. The oldest of four children, she moved with the family to the Ritzville, Washington area in the late 1950s. She met her husband-to-be, Ken Cornett, while he was in the Air Force stationed in Moses Lake at what was then Larson Air force Base. They were married in... Full story
Linda Christine Esmond, 73, surrounded by her loving family, departed her Electric City, Washington home during the morning hours of Saturday, July 30, 2022, to meet her Lord Jesus face-to-face. This following a brave battle with A.L.S. (aka: "Lou Gehrig's Disease"). Born Sunday, July 17, 1949 at March Air Force Base, Riverside, California to George and Harriet Carrington, Linda graduated in 1968 from North High School in Riverside California. On Saturday September 20, 1969, Miss Linda C.... Full story
Frank Allen English was born May 26, 1931, and passed away Monday, July 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 71 years, Ileta, and children. Frank was born and raised in Wallowa Oregon. He married his high school sweetheart in 1951 and went to work for Chevron. He was transferred about every 2 years which resulted in the welcoming of a new child in each town until they settled in Coulee Dam in 1958 with his last child born in 1960. Frank loved his family very much and was blessed to be part of...
Ellen Moses "SWim Tem Nalqs", 93, of Nespelem, Washington and Revered Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, went on to her Maker Sunday morning June 19th, 2022. Ellen's family was by her side to bid her farewell. Ellen was born January 22, 1929 in Chesaw, Washington to Edward & Mary Harbor-Pierre. She was a member Catholic Church where she was an active in fundraising for the Altar society. She also attended Washut services at the Nez Perce Longhouse. Ellen worked... Full story
Linda C. Esmond, 73, passed into the arms of her Lord and Saviour Jesus, Saturday morning, July 30, 2022, from her Electric City, Washington home, where she was surrounded by her loving family. Those who wish to pay their respects may come to a Visitation/Viewing at Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee, Washington on Monday, August 8, 2022, any time between 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Linda’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 10:00am at Faith Community Church in Electric City, Washington. Burial will follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery i... Full story
Celebrating the Life of Dorothy Ruth Compton Lucas 1934 – 2022 Dorothy is survived by husband Roger Lucas, mother of 5, grandmother of 6, great-grandmother of 6, her dog and cat, Abby and Kitty. Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Drop in for lunch and conversation any time Saturday, August 13, between 11:00 and 2:00 Lucas home, 33 Pearl, Electric City... Full story
Kathy S Clover passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family after her diagnosis of cancer on January 2021. She was born on November 2, 1956. She was a very strong woman through her life. Her Family meant everything to her, and she will be missed by all of them, from her co-workers to her neighbors she thought a lot of them all. The support we received from our church family was amazing. Kathy loved to cook and keep her home in order, from yard sales to camping she... Full story
Our beautiful Winston Cyrus Moses came into this world on October 23, 1997, born at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee Dam, Washington. He was born to Pamela A. Ludwig and Ralph C. Moses. He was called home on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the young age of twenty-four. He brought such joy to our families. His late grandmother Yvonne (Musmustoo} Moses said that he took away the pain she carried from losing her husband Gabe when he was born. Winston was given an Indian name by his grandmother... Full story
Cho.cho.walqx - Darlene M. Wilder, 76, Honored Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville, Devoted Wife, Loving Mother & Grandmother and Caring Educator, left us all much too soon on Thursday, July 7, 2022, from Spokane, Washington. Darlene was born on Wednesday, June 19, 1946, in Nespelem, Washington to Harvey and Ellen Moses. In 1964, Darlene was chosen as Miss Colville Confederated Tribes and went on to be voted 2nd runner-up for Miss Indian America. She graduated from Coulee Dam, Washi... Full story
A celebration of life for Lester Byron Harper, 89, of Grand Coulee, will be Sunday, July 31, at 2pm at the Grand Coulee SDA Church, 324 E Grand Coulee Ave. Lester was born the fourth of eight children to Byron Edwin and Mildred Christy (Pendell) Harper, Nov. 29, 1932, at home then known as "Sam", Douglas County, Washington (later known as "Rex", between Delrio and Grand Coulee)-the home had been the post office and dance hall, located on land which had been homesteaded in 1914 by his... Full story