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Dale Lester Hotchkiss was born April 29, 1928, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Claude and Gertrude Hotchkiss. He left this world on Sunday, January 7, 2018, from Grand Coulee, Washington, surrounded by the family he loved and cared for his entire adult life. His family moved from Oklahoma to Grand Coulee his senior year of high school and he graduated as salutatorian from the class of 1947 Dale joined the army in August 1950 and served until 1952. He was a corporal in the 11th Triple A Battalion and... Full story
Betty Marie (Allen) Fields passed away peacefully, with her husband by her side, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Wilbur, Washington. Betty was born on March 17, 1932, in Ogden, Utah, to Lillis and Leon Ross Allen. She was baptized and confirmed on March 2, 1941, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Ogden, Utah. Like many other families in the Grand Coulee area, Betty's family moved here in the 1940's so that her father could go to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee... Full story
Angelia (Angie) Rymer passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at her home in Ruidoso, New Mexico, after a 1-1/2 year battle with lung cancer. Angie was a masseuse at Good Medicine Massage in Electric City for five years, inspiring and touching many lives. She loved gardening and it took her and Esther DeRusha three years to create the rock work and garden in Esther's yard. Esther plans on a celebration of Angie's life, held in the yard she helped create, in the spring. The exact date will be in... Full story
Dale L. Hotchkiss, 89, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 13, at the Church of the Nazarene in Grand Coulee. Burial will follow at Spring Canyon Cemetery. A complete obituary will be in next week’s Star. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is honored to be caring for Dale’s family.... Full story
Born August 12, 1962, Todd Martin Coffey, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. A resident of Grand Coulee,Washington, for 12 years, Todd worked as an assistant dispatcher at Grand Coulee Dam where he was well liked and highly respected. Todd liked to fish and watch football. He also enjoyed wood-working and remodeling his home, but his passion was his family. Predeceased by his father, Richard C Coffey, Todd is survived by his wife of 33 years, Laurie Coffey; his sons:... Full story
Karrie L Anson, 47, a homemaker, of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Private Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, January 7, at God’s Light House Church, 8th Street, in Garibaldi, Oregon, where she lived for many years. Karrie was raised in Grand Coulee, Washington. She had three children, Jessie, Jake and Leila. She will truly be missed by her family, and friends.... Full story
Susan McGee Haydock passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Jack Haydock; daughter, Kristen Fadich; son-in-law, Matt Fadich; son, Will Jackson; daughter, Courtney Jackson; and four grandchildren.... Full story
Donald Floyd Sheely of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was born August 1, 1931, in Wenatchee, Washington, to H. Floyd and Jennie Thulon Sheely. Don grew up in Grand Coulee, Washington. The Sheely family was one of the early residents there; father Henry was one of the first employees and hauled the first load of dirt on the Grand Coulee Dam project. The family home was there until 1964. Don was in the local Boy Scout troop that climbed Glacier Peak; he earned the... Full story
Howard Puyear passed away recently. He was born in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. He attended Stevensville High School and graduated with an engineering degree from Montana State University. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation for over thirty years. He held a variety of positions in construction, engineering, and management. He spent nearly his entire career working on projects in either Montana or Washington state. In addition to his federal service with the Bureau, Howard also served two years in the Army during the Korean War. He is s... Full story
Janet Y. McGregor (66), of Electric City, Washington, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Coulee Medical Center, Grand Coulee, Washington, after a long battle with cancer. Janet was born June 2, 1951, in Brewster, Washington, to Roger and Shirlee Long (Jenkins). She grew up in Bridgeport, Washington, where she met and married Steve McIntyre; their union produced two daughters. Janet later met and married Hal McGregor. Spending time in Bridgeport; Forks, Washington; Dubois, Idaho and... Full story
A beautiful, loving spirit left this world Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at the age of 67. Jody Ann Looper, nee Newkirk, was born May 29, 1950, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Jody was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Looper; her parents, Meigs and Leone Newkirk; her sister, Rebecca Goldsmith; and her two dearest friends, Kay Day and Kim Campbell. Jody is survived by her daughters, Dawn Maiers and Marian Van Marter; her grandchildren, Jacob Maiers and Savannah Taylor; her great-grandchildren, Layla Taylor and Grayson Taylor; her... Full story
Vito J. Misale, 89, of Missoula, Montana, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, with his children by his side. He was born July 5, 1928, in Ishpeming, Michigan, one of 16 siblings. His parents were Joseph A. and Marie (Bertucci) Misale, stepmother Margret (Fonzasin) Misale. Vito, two sisters, and four brothers, lived in the Marquette Orphanage for seven years until his father married his stepmother, the only mother he ever knew. Their ages ranged from two to eight years old.... Full story
Donna M Benton, long-time resident of the Grand Coulee Dam area, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 18, 2017, in Bullhead City, Arizona. A full obituary and celebration of life service will be announced and scheduled for next spring 2018.... Full story
Eugene Agapith, 72, passed away Tuesday evening, November 21, 2017, in Spokane, Washington. Born Sunday, July 22, 1945, in Nespelem, Washington to Oscar Agapith and Sarah Jack, Eugene received his A.A. degree following graduation from high school. During the Vietnam Conflict, Eugene was proud to serve four years as a "Sky Soldier" with the U.S. Army's 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. A proud member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Eugene loved spending time amongst cattle and horses as a... Full story
Lula Aubertin went home to be with her Lord, surrounded by friends and family, on Friday, November 24, 2017, from complications of a stroke. Lula was born on November 26, 1917, in Keller, Washington, and was two days away from her 100th birthday upon her passing. She was the oldest enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. She was a graduate of Wilbur High School. She married William (Bush) Aubertin in 1938 and enjoyed riding horses, ranching and visiting with her family and friends.... Full story
David William Pierce, of Quincy, Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017. He was born April 20, 1953, in Grand Coulee, Washington, to Frank W. and Barbara J. Pierce, the oldest of three children. He attended school, graduating from Coulee Dam High School in 1971. Following high school he attended Wenatchee Valley College, then transferred to Eastern Washington University where he graduated with a degree in Physical Education and Psychology. David put his teaching career on hold... Full story
Philip L. Grunlose Sr. died at age 82 on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Philip passed away with his family by his side at Coulee Medical Center, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Philip was born in the Kartar Valley, Washington. He attended St. Mary's Mission Indian School and later graduated from Omak High School in 1951. Philip attended college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and it was during this time he met his future wife, Kay F. Hutchings. They were married at St. Mary's Mission on... Full story
Phillip G. Haegen, 90, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his assisted living home in Spokane, Washington. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 13, at Coulee Dam Community Church in Coulee Dam, Washington. A complete obituary ran in last week’s Star.... Full story
Charmayne Yvonne "Cherie" Williams Dazell was born in Astoria, Oregon, on August 14, 1953, to Lee and Phyllis Williams, and left this earth on Friday, November 3, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. Shortly after she was born, they moved to Guam, where Lee was stationed in the Navy. After Lee's discharge, the family settled in Nespelem, Washington, where Cherie was raised with her siblings, Barry and Roxanne. Cherie attended Nespelem grade school and Coulee Dam High school where she graduated in... Full story
Michael A. Iannetta, 76, passed away Tuesday morning, October 31, 2017, in Grand Coulee, Washington. He was born Friday, April 18, 1941, in Wenatchee, Washington, to Gilt and Elsie Iannetta. Saturday, June 17, 1961 marked the turning point in Michael's life when he married his life partner, Miss Neoma Sharr, in Electric City, Washington. Having been a member of both the Grand Coulee Eagles and Moose Clubs, Michael worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring as Postmaster for Coulee... Full story
Patricia Ann Roe Mills Lucas passed away peacefully at Coventry House in Othello, Washington, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Patricia was born in Lander, Wyoming, to Ernest Roe and Iva May (McCoy) Patrick on April 14, 1941. She was one of four children. She spent many years living with her grandparents, Floyd (Pop) and Susie McCoy Rice in Grand Coulee, Washington. Her favorite memories were always the time spent working at the family store, The Sunset (currently known as Flo's Café), and her... Full story
Merle Vern Cox, 97, of Coulee Dam, Washington, died in Denver, Colorado, on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Green; her daughter, Billie Carol Quintana; and her husband, Paul Cox. She is survived by her daughters, Katherine and Kristine; grandchildren: Eric, Doug, Daniel, Katelyn, Jim and Julie; and 10 great-grandchildren. A graveside service is planned for spring 2018 at New Pleasant View Cemetery in Kansas. Merle was born in Yoder, Colorado, and then... Full story
Phillip G. Haegen, 90, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at his assisted living home in Spokane, Washington. He was born on December 31, 1926, to Nellie and Noble Haegen in Trenton, Nebraska. After his graduation from Trenton High School, he joined the Army and served his country in 1945 and 1946. In January 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Lena Mae Barnes. They were married 70 years and had three daughters. Phil went to work as a civil... Full story
Barbara Fay (Quigley) Hayward, born November 30, 1957, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Born in Everett, Washington, to William (Bill) and Ardith Quigley, at age 13 the family moved to Marysville, Washington, where Barbara graduated from Marysville–Pilchuck High School in 1976. It was Memorial Day weekend in her hometown in 1982 when she met Charles (Chuck) Hayward, and in September of 1984 the two were married in Valdosta, Georgia. In her supporting role as a wife, s... Full story
Kathleen Larson passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Washington, where she had spent the final year of her life receiving excellent care and love from the wonderful staff there. Kathleen was born in Mason City, Washington, to Gladys and Dwight McNeilly on September 9, 1940. She married her handsome groom, Gordon Larson, on September 27, 1958. Soon after, they moved to the Edmonds, Washington area. She spent most of... Full story
