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News, views and advertising of the Grand Coulee Dam Area
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Florence Michaud passed peacefully on September 28, 2020 due to complications from a hip fracture and after a long battle with dementia. She was 86. Florence was born in Port Angeles, Washington on April 29, 1934, to CE "Ernest" and Jessie Davis, joining a sister, Carroll. A true Washington native, she proudly related her paternal grandfather brought the first Holstein cattle to the Skagit Valley in what was then Washington territory. When she was still young, the family moved to Seattle, where... Full story
John Lee Richardson 74, was born in Morenci, Arizona, on June 21, 1946, to William Frank and Nella Mae Richardson. He lived at Blackriver Pumping Station on the Apache Reservation untill he started school in Morenci, Arizona in 1951. He moved after sixth grade to Duncan, Arizona, where he lived until graduating from school in 1964. He worked for the forest service one summer, attended Eastern Arizona Junior College and worked for Phelph's Dodge in the Smelter, until he joined the Navy in... Full story
Diane Marie Barham, 74, "Beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma and Friend", passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her Grand Coulee, Washington home, Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Charles and June Pilling on February 27, 1946. After attending Blanchette Catholic High School, Diane went on to college and graduated from Seattle University earning her AA Degree. On October 4, 1969 Diane Pilling united in marriage with Dan Barham in Brewster, Washington.... Full story
William "Bill" Robert Trefry, age 75, of Selah, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Bill was born to, Cecil and Eleanor Trefry, on January 19, 1945, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in Del Rio, Washington. Bill graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1963. During his freshman year, his basketball team won the state championship. After high school he attended CWU. Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit, and was a... Full story
Lawrence J. "Larry" Whalawitsa, 68, born Monday, August 11, 1952, in Nespelem, Washington, to Lawrence E. and Sophie Dick-Whalawitsa, passed away Monday morning, August 31, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Larry bravely served in the US Army, during which time he was awarded "The Purple Heart" after being wounded by an instrument of war in the hands of the enemy. He was then employed for many years with "Ethel M Chocolates" in Las Vegas, Nevada,... Full story
William "Bill" Robert Trefry, age 75, of Selah, Washington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Bill was born to, Cecil and Eleanor Trefry, on January 19, 1945, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was raised on a wheat and cattle ranch in Del Rio, Washington. Bill graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1963. During his freshman year, his basketball team won the state championship. After high school he attended CWU. Bill had an entrepreneurial spirit, and was a... Full story
Kitty passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, after a brief bout with cancer. She was born November 13, 1951, in Coulee Dam, Washington to proud parents Art and Dot Kelly. Raised in Electric City always surrounded by pets: dogs, cats, horses, rabbits and anything her and sister Debby could drag home. Kitty was a 12-year vet of Grand Coulee High School and has many long time friends from that time. Her humor was impeccable and had a love for Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, comic books, The Avengers... Full story
Janet Louise Nicholson age 66, proud member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, whose life was spent in service to the her nation, passed away in Elmer City, Washington Tuesday morning August 25, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born Saturday, August 21, 1954 in Nespelem, Washington to Isaac & Marie Covington–Wak Wak, Janet was baptized into the Catholic Church, was a member of Seven Drums – “Washaat,” and American Legion Post 114 of Nespelem, Washington. First employed by the tribal government at age 14 years; Janet w... Full story
John Terry "Jack" McKissen was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, the fourth child of Harry Escol McKissen and Mary Ethel Handley. Doctors advised that Ethel cease child-bearing, as she was becoming increasingly thin, so Jack was her last child. The entire family was musical, playing and singing together frequently. News clippings show that he went to the Colorado-Wyoming spelling bee both years of junior high school. High school records show steady participation in FFA and Band, an IQ score of 1... Full story
Charles Brian (Charlie) Minter passed away peacefully at his home in Republic, Washington, Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the age of 83. Charlie was born on September 26, 1936, in Stockton, California, and was the first of seven children raised by parents Robert and Frances E. (Dougherty) Minter. Charlie followed in the footsteps of his father for the love of the outdoors and in the profession of carpentry. He spent many years fishing, hunting and enjoying the woods in the Northwest. In the early... Full story
Lester E. Filion, 91, passed away peacefully in his family home of 65 years. His immediate family was by his side and continually with him the last several months of his life. Lester was born in Gregory, South Dakota, to Lester L. Filion and Laura E. Filion. He was raised in the Grand Coulee Dam area of Eastern Washington from 1935 on, after the family moved from Gregory when his father found employment working as an electrician on the Dam project. Lester graduated from Grand Coulee High School... Full story
Craig A. Loe, 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, in Spokane, Washington. Craig was born on February 13, 1960, in Coulee Dam, Washington, to Wallace and Ruth Loe. He grew up in Coulee Dam and graduated from Lake Roosevelt High School in 1978. While in high school, Craig excelled in sports: running cross country, playing basketball, and baseball. He then attended Wenatchee Valley Community College where he played basketball and received his Associate's degree. He transferred... Full story
John Terry McKissen, 87, of Grand Coulee passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in Grand Coulee.... Full story
Chester Lee Hamilton, born in October of 1953 in Sugar Creek Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Coulee, Washington on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Chester grew up in Buckner, Missouri, where he enjoyed his childhood on the farm with his brother, Chuck and parents Glenn and Delores. He went to college at University of Central Missouri where he achieved a bachelor's degree in Industrial Safety and made several life-long friends. After college he headed west and spent time in... Full story
Lucetta (Cetta) was born to Gabe and Josephine Orr on September 20, 1929. Josephine deceased at 19 years old. Lucetta's parental grandparents James and Louise Orr took her in and raised her from early childhood, along with their own 10 children. On August 12, 1947, she married Gilbert Desautel Sr. (the love of her life). They had five children: Deborah (Frank) Friedlander, DeWayne Desautel (deceased), Gilbert Desautel Jr. (Charlene), Karen Desautel George, and one infant son who died at birth.... Full story
Richard Wilson "Dick" Ross, 91, passed away Monday evening July 20, 2020 at McKay Healthcare & Rehab in Soap Lake, Washington. Dick was born Friday, August 3, 1928, in Portland, Oregon, to William Robert (Bob) and Mary Ellen Peddicard-Ross. In 1933 his family moved to Grand Coulee, Washington, where his parents started "The Booster" - Grand Coulee's first newspaper, a one page mimeographed sheet of paper. In 1935 they started a regular newspaper, "Grand Coulee News"; then after the "B" Street... Full story
Genevieve was born December 19, 1917, in Mansfield, Washington, to William and Pearl Alexander. She passed peacefully at Harmony House in Brewster, Washington, on July 24, 2020. Genevieve graduated from Northwest University (Bible Institute) in 1938. After her graduation she and Eva Radnovsky pastored in Goldendale, Washington for two years. Eva went into missions and Genevieve came back to the coast where she married Walter Wheeler (who also graduated with her from Northwest). As Walter was... Full story
Interment of Jerome Bussert’s ashes will take place at Spring Canyon Cemetery on Saturday, July 25, at 11 a.m. Bussert, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Seattle Washington VA Hospital. A complete obituary was in September 4, 2019 of the Star.... Full story
Interment of Jerome Bussert’s ashes will take place at Spring Canyon Cemetery on Saturday, July 25 at 11 a.m. Bussert, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Seattle Washington VA Hospital. A complete obituary was in September 4, 2019 of the Star.... Full story
Ann C. Van Valkenburg Zowada, 98, was born on November 1, 1921, in Denver, Colorado, to Fred and Mary Van Valkenburg. She passed on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Apple Springs Assisted Living in Omak, Washington. Ann was raised in Denver and graduated from Holy Family High School in 1940. She attended Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, where she was a member of the Kappa Zeta Kappa sorority. In January of 1943 while at Creighton she attended a dance and met a young man, Ray Zowada, from... Full story
Rob and Richard Skordas will be hosting a Celebration of Life for our dad, Tom. Please join us Saturday, July 11 from 2:00 p.m. to closing time at the Coulee Playland Resort in Electric City. We invite you to share a story and raise a glass in his memory. This will be an outdoor event so bring a chair and your favorite toasting beverage. We look forward to seeing you there. Please share this invite with folks who knew Tom and Kathy.... Full story
Sharon Aileen Bjorson, 67, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away at her home on Saturday, June 13, 2020, in Grand Coulee. Sharon was born to Frank and Dorothy Reifsnider on March 3, 1953, in The Dalles, Oregon. The family relocated to Walla Walla, Washington, where Sharon and her brothers were raised and grew up. She graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1971. Sharon came to Grand Coulee in October of 1972 to be with a lifelong friend as she welcomed her first child. It was then that she... Full story
Lela K. (Wachter) Sisco passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at the age of 93. Hamme and Kate Wachter welcomed Lela on June 23, 1926, while living in Wilbur, Washington. She is survived by her younger sister, Helen Anderson; son, Ron Rosenberg (Penny); daughters: Darlene St. Jeor (Stan), Delores Caple, Rusanne Wagner (Dan) and Tamie Majeski (Greg) as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She loved her flower gardens, cooking, baking, sewing and... Full story
Darrell G. Sinclair Sr., 77, born Tuesday, April 6, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Alfred W. Johansen and Gracie Schneider, passed away in his Coulee Dam, Washington home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2020. From 26 April 1960 through 30 March 1964, Seaman Darrell Gene Sinclair was a proud member of the United States Navy, during which time he served on the 492' USS Amphion (AR-13) Repair Ship, based at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba. On Wednesday, June 3, 1970, Darrell... Full story
Sharon Lee McFall, 72, of Electric City, Washington, was surrounded by family members and caregivers as she passed on to rejoin her beloved "Ted" Friday evening, June 12, 2020. Sharon was born Tuesday, May 25, 1948, in Corvallis, Oregon to Kenneth and Ruth McDowell. In 1966 she graduated High School in Norwalk, California and then went on to Cerritos College, of Norwalk. Possessing a gift for numbers, early on Sharon worked briefly as a Sales Audit Clerk for a food products firm and then for... Full story