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Bonnice Sieker, 74, graduated to Heaven on Tuesday, March 19, in Spokane, Washington. Bonnice was born on August 3, 1949, in Pasco, Washington, to Harry and Elsie Hale. She lived various places as a child and enjoyed her time with her siblings: Marti, Winnie, Pete, and Ella Rae. They spent most of their time growing up in Liberty, Cle Elum and Nespelem. As an adult Bonnice moved between various towns such as Ellensburg, Liberty, Schwana and Kittitas but she always called Grand Coulee home. It...
Spokane - On January 27th, 2024, around 12:30 PM, Peggy Heyamoto peacefully left us, with her daughter Sharlene by her side. Matue Enohara Heyamoto, known as Peggy, was born on March 13, 1931, in Tokyo, Japan. Raised in a close-knit Buddhist family, she celebrated unique Japanese holidays and cherished traditions. After studying dressmaking, Peggy embraced life's challenges, supporting her family during wartime relocations. In 1948, she married William Merle Desautel, Sr., leading to the birth...
Harold Donald "Don" Bussell peacefully departed this life on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the age of 101. He was born to Sarah Jane (Smith) Bussell and Orrin Mack Bussell on Friday, February 23, 1923, in Webb City, Oklahoma. Don is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Grenard, and son, James Bussell, and his loyal companion, his dog, Sancho. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Muriel Bussell. At about the age of four, Don and his parents moved from Webb City, to a farm near his...
Justin John Avey, born on October 22, 1975, in Spokane, WA, passed away on March 6, 2024, in Wenatchee, WA, following a sudden cardiac episode. He was the beloved son of John and Janice Avey. Justin was a graduate of Lake Roosevelt High School in 1994 and went on to earn his Associate in Applied Science General Business degree from Spokane Community College. Throughout his life, he held various jobs, including working as a clerk at Safeway and Frito Lay driver and did numerous odd jobs along...
After a year- long battle with squamous cell carcinoma David Allen Peter who was 76 years old, quietly passed away on February 16, 2024 at Coulee Medical Center here in Grand Coulee WA. A memorial service will be held Friday March 15 at Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center St. at 1pm....
David "Dude" Chapman was a husband, father, and friend. He died after a very short battle with cancer at the age of 67. Dude's wife Christine was by his side till the end promising to love him forever. Dude leaves behind his wife Christine, daughter Amber, son Corey and grandson Gage, as well as his four fur babies. He was born January 30, 1957, to Robert and Ragna Chapman fondly known as Bob and Bobbee. Dude was born and raised in Coulee Dam where he lived his entire life. He knew the land lake...
Ron Tracy, age 77, of Coulee Dam, Washington, passed away on February 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. Ron was born in Portland, Oregon to his loving parents Bernie and Betty. Ron married his wife Charlene and they were married for 54 years. They were fortunate to add to their family three children who they loved seeing them grow up, watching their Sporting events, taking family vacations, and being proud of the adults they became. All three children married wonderful spouses and they blessed...
David "Dude" Chapman was a husband, father, and friend. He died after a very short battle with cancer at the age of 67. Dude's wife Christine was by his side till the end promising to love him forever. Dude leaves behind his wife Christine, daughter Amber, son Corey and grandson Gage, as well as his four fur babies. He was born January 30, 1957, to Robert and RagnarChapman finally known as Bob and Bobbee. Dude was born and raised in Coulee Dam where he lived his entire life. He knew the land...
Scott Alex Townsend, 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from lung cancer at his home in Electric City, Washington. Scott was born July 25, 1962, to Rosetta and John Townsend in Phoenix, Arizona. He completed his schooling there before moving to the Grand Coulee area with his family in the early 1980's. He worked with his brother Paul as a welder, for Merv Monteith, and completed training to become a long-haul truck driver in 2003. Scott was involved in a devastating...
Teresa Puyear died early this January. She was 93 years old. Teresa was born in Montana's Bitterroot Valley and graduated from high school there. She eventually earned an Associate of Arts degree through a program at Eastern Washington University. She was employed by the federal government for over 30 years. She worked for a variety of federal agencies. Initially, she worked for the United States Forest Service (where she met the bear cub Smokey Bear). She transferred to the National Park...
Vickie Cecil Green, 73, of Elmer City, Washington passed away from pneumonia on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at her home. She was born on Saturday, September 2, 1950, in Seattle, Washington. Vickie loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She enjoyed the outdoors, living next to the Columbia River, and caring for her dogs. Vickie played pool competitively for many years and received many awards and made lots of friends. Vickie enjoyed working in her yard. She tended to her fruit trees,...
Thaddeus George Moore of Electric City, Washington passed away on Sunday, February 4th, 2024. He was 62 years old. Our beloved Thad was born in Spokane,Washington to Thaddeus (Pete) Moore and Lola Moore on September 2, 1961. He graduated from Wilbur High School in 1980. Thad enjoyed many hobbies including, hunting, fishing, and collecting. Above all...he most enjoyed people! He is survived by his mother Lola Moore of Wilbur, Washington, brothers Rich Moore of Grand Coulee and Damian Moore of Che...
David A. Peter of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away peacefully at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. He had been diagnosed with cancer in 2023. His beloved wife, Barbara, and his sister teddy were by his side. Their loving care allowed him to recover at home for several months. Dave was born March 11, 1947, in Long Beach, California, to Theodore and Beverly Peter. His three sisters would follow to complete the family. In those early years they lived primarily in...
Carol Jean Gates, 74, passed away in her Grand Coulee, Washington home Wednesday morning, January 31, 2024, her husband David by her side. She entered this world as "Miss Carol Olsen" on Tuesday December 20, 1949 in Spokane, Washington. In Moses Lake, Washington, on Saturday, July 13, 2002, Carol married David Gates of Grand Coulee. Carol held various employment positions including as a bartender and most recently doing daycare out of her home. She was involved with the Grand Coulee, Senior...
Our beloved mom, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend passed quickly and unexpectedly into the arms of Jesus at her home January 2024. To know her you knew the joy, hope and brightness of her faith. She saw God's goodness in all situations and circumstances and brought uplifting encouragement to all she met and knew. She had endless energy, interest and concern for others; serving tirelessly and humbly as a good and faithful servant. Hallie was born March 24,1949 in Sedalia Missouri to parents...
Former Electric City resident Daniel Theodore "Dan" Urso passed away December 17, 2023 in Sequim, Washington. He was 79. Dan was born, in Chicago, Illinois, to Jennie Theresa Pucilowsk and was adopted by Francesco and Albina (Marcinkiewicz) Urso. Dan spent the first seven years growing up in a four-story "brown stone" close to 49th street and Wells, on the southside of Chicago. Growing up with his grandparents, aunts, and uncles under the same roof made for an exceedingly wonderful Catholic...
Raymond (Ray), a man who cherished the outdoors and embodied the spirit of a true craftsman, passed away on January 8, 2024 peacefully at his home in Grand Coulee at the age of 85. Born in Denver, Colorado on June 21, 1938 to Dorothy and Raymond (Sr) Burge, Ray grew up embracing the natural beauty and rugged landscapes of Colorado and Washington. He lived in Wray, Colorado where he helped run the family dry cleaning business. Ray graduated and then married Sylvia Kramer in 1957 as well as...
Margaret Rose Kennedy, 87, was born on June 16, 1936, in Cashmere, Washington, to Wilson and Mabel Dynes. Maggie, the baby of a large family, grew up on the family farm just outside Cashmere. As the much younger baby sister, she enjoyed a special relationship with her older siblings as well as her mom and dad. She learned to play the piano from her mom, and she became a gifted and accomplished pianist spending her life sharing that special gift wherever she went. Maggie graduated from Cashmere...
Susan Chaffee, 75, of Grand Coulee, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2023. Susan was born in Seattle, Washington and raised her family in Arlington, Washington. Her many interests included education, art, reading, hiking, beekeeping, drinking Belgian beer and being the alpha for three dogs (Belle, Bugsy, Hugo). She is survived by her brother Peter Wilde and wife Katie Wilde of Boise, ID; brother David Wilde and wife Jan Wilde of Bellevue, WA, brother Tim Wilde and wife Anna...
Stewart M. Whipple passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, Oregon on November 28, 2023. He was 101 years old. Stewart was born October 12, 1922 to Leslie M. Whipple and Mabel Distad Whipple in Spokane, Washington. Stewart, his sister Vernice, and parents moved to the Grand Coulee Dam area, and he graduated from Mason City High School in 1941. Stewart attended Washington State College before transferring to the University of Washington where he received his BA degree. While at University...
John L. Utz passed away early the morning of the Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, at home. John was born in Riggins, Idaho to Carl Edward Utz and Emma Ruth Rounds. He spent most of his life in Grand Coulee, Washington, where he enjoyed wood working, crafts, Native American Arts, collecting eagle figurines, music and reading. He started his career in Grand Coulee as a laborer with the USBR until laid off. He then went behind the bar, working for the Gateway Tavern, ECT, Hi-Dam and Moose Lodge at various...
Patricia "Pat" Beverly Rice, a much-loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on November 10, 2023 at the age of 87. Pat was born in Waltham, MA on September 30, 1936 to Paul Buckingham Dudley and Phyllis Beverly Dudley. In 1954, she moved across the country to settle in Southern California where she had the good fortune of meeting her husband, Roy Rice, on a blind date. They were married on December 1, 1957 and in 1960 moved to Eastern Washington where they raised their...
Leon David Desautel, age 40, of Ephrata, Washington passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023. Born Monday, January 24th, 1983, in Davenport, Washington to David and Penny Desautel. Leon Graduated in 2001 from Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam, Washington where he was a member of the "Raiders" Football, Baseball and Wrestling teams. However, Leon's favorite high school class was "Auto Shop" under the tutelage of teacher Steve Hood, during which they built a "Stock Car". Following...
Memorial services for Geoff Foot will be held at the Faith Community Church in Electricy City on Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm. All are invited....
Myrna Joy Francis (84), of Electric City, Washington passed away following a brief illness, Monday morning, October 23, 2023 at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Born Wednesday, July 6, 1939 in Rifle, Colorado to Phillip & Lenore Paddock, Myrna attended high school in De Beque, Colorado, where she was one of six in her graduating class. Myrna was also a cheerleader for the De Beque High School Dragons Basketball Team..."They did not have a sufficient number of students in the...