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David Bazil James, 68, member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, Brother, Uncle, Story Teller and Friend to Everyone passed away at his Nespelem, Washington home Saturday, March 4, 2023. David was born May 1, 1954 in Nespelem, Washington to Paul Joseph Sr. and Orcelle Evelyn Timentwa-James. He attended school at Nespelem Elementary and St. Mary's Mission in Omak, WA. Then as a member of the Yearbook staff and "Chiefs" Football team at Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon, David graduated in... Full story
Sharon Ann Rinker passed away Monday, March 13 2023 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, Washington. A complete obituary will be in next week's paper.... Full story
Linda Marlane Bethea, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Omak, Washington. Born Wednesday, October 19th, 1955, to James H. and Waunell Bethea in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, Linda graduated from high school in Las Vegas, Nevada. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Coulee Dam, Washington, Linda retired from the Bureau of Reclamation at Grand Coulee Dam where she worked in the Clerical Department. For relaxation, Linda enjoyed reading...
Morris "Boozer" Barnaby, 69, of Elmer City, Washington and a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. Born Wednesday September 16, 1953 in Nespelem, Washington to Donald Angus & Elizabeth "Betty" Desautel-Barnaby, Boozer attended Grand Coulee High School, where he was a proud member of the "Tigers" Basketball, Cross Country and Track Teams. Following graduation in 1971, Boozer began a 37 year career with the Bureau of... Full story
Nevin Mark Pfaltzgraff, 67, of Elmer City, Washington, passed away in Grand Coulee, Washington the morning of Sunday, February 12th, 2023. Nevin was born Sunday, November 13th, 1955, in Garkida, Nigeria, West Africa to his medical missionary parents Dr. Roy E. & Violet Pfaltzgraff, who specialized in the research of Leprosy prevention and treatment. When he was 17 years of age, Nevin moved to the United States, graduating from high school in Philadelphia. A man of many talents, Nevin was a... Full story
Gary H. Tollefsen died February 14th, 2023, at the age of 87. Gary Tollefsen, better known as Mr. T to most, especially his students, was a husband, father, grandfather, professional musician, trumpet player, and music teacher. Gary was born and reared in Spokane, graduated from West Valley H. S. He was discovered by Rafael Mendez who gave Gary private lessons and he recorded a trumpet duet with Gary, who was only 15 years old at the time. He later, attended EWU, was accepted into the US air... Full story
Yvaughn Grace "Yvaughnie" Carstensen, (95), of Almira, WA passed away on January 28, 2023. Yvaughn a lifelong resident of Almira, WA was born in Wenatchee, WA on October 21, 1927. The only daughter of Vaughn and Mary (Krause) White. She graduated from Almira Public School in 1945 and attended Eastern Washington State College graduating in 1949 with a teaching degree. Her first teaching job was in Colfax, WA from 1949-1950. She married her husband Henry on September 23, 1950 at the Almira... Full story
The family of Yvaughn “Yvaughnie” Carstensen, 95, of Almira, Washington, is sad to announce her passing on Saturday, January 28, 2023, in Wilbur, Washington. Yvaughnie’s full Obituary will be in next week’s Star. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneral.com for Yvaughnie’s family. Strate Funeral Home of Grand Coulee is caring for her family.... Full story
Willa J. Rollins-Evers, 70, Loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Master of Any Task she chose to put her mind to, passed away Sunday evening, January 29, 2023; her husband – Chuck by her side. Born Friday, August 8, 1952 in Ephrata, Washington to Glenn & Audrey Bell-Grubbs Sr., Willa grew to be very protective of her little brother – Glenn Grubbs Jr., having once beat up a boy who had bullied Glenn Jr. She graduated high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1970, and went on to earn her... Full story
Barbara was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Ralph Edward and Edna Pearl Bemis. She later moved to Bellingham, Washington, where she attended Bellingham High School. While in school she participated in many musical programs until graduation. She then attended Western Washington University where she met her husband, Dick Riehl. Soon after they were married Barbara and Dick moved to Tacoma, Washington, where their four children: Bobbi Lynne Kempkes, Allison Punteney (Pat), Missy Bruce (Mike), and Rich...
John C. Francis (72) "Florist, Master Gardener, Artist, Poet, Loved by many, a Soon Friend to all whom he met, leaving all a bit richer for having known him;" passed away Wednesday morning December 28, 2022 in Nespelem, Washington. Born June 22nd, 1950 in Rossland, BC, Canada to Alex & Mary "Jean" Moore-Francis; John attended school in Northport, Washington where his second grade teacher – Mrs. Roe first recognized and encouraged John's artistic ability. Later, along with being on the high s...
Gerry Kerby left his earthly home peacefully at Coulee Medical Center on Friday, December 23, 2022, his wife at his side. Born on March 30, 1940, to Clair and Eleanor (Springston) Kerby in Spirit Lake, Idaho he moved to Grand Coulee at a young age where his father taught school and coached at Grand Coulee Junior High. Gerry loved this area and had many fond memories of growing up here especially having a horse and being a charter member of the Junior Ridge Riders. He moved with his family to...
Claude "CJ" Philip Bjorson, 34 years young, bravely transitioned from this world and entered his forever life on December 29th, 2022 having battled a rare cancer for longer than anyone could have imagined. CJ was met for his new journey by his son, Junior, as well as numerous family ready to show him his new paradise. Born May 20th, 1988 in Grand Coulee, CJ never settled for anything less than what he wanted. He lived life to the absolute fullest. He mastered any skill needed, well-remembered...
Mary Atkins, born June 24, 1946, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, following an extended illness. Mary was known for being a cook for many businesses in the Grand Coulee Dam area over the years and eventually retiring from Coulee Medical Center. She was known for her good humor and being a friend to everyone. At this time no services are being held....
Darrel Fleischman, 75, born January 23, 1947, a long time resident of the Grand Coulee Dam area died on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Born in Omak, Washington, to his parents Floyd and Rose Fleischman, he lived in Omak until his family moved to Moses Lake, Washington. After high school he went to Washington State University until he joined the Army during Vietnam where he was in the 44th medical brigade. After Vietnam he returned to Moses Lake and worked for the waste water treatment facilities....
John Paul Holmdahl, 86, was born May 19, 1936, in Seattle, Washington, to Norman Holmdahl and Margaret Dodgson Holmdahl. He passed on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. John moved with his parents to Coulee Dam, Washington, where brothers Jim and Tom were born. Their father was a well-respected engineer for the Grand Coulee Dam. A young John spent part of his youth trapping animals around the Banks Lake area to raise money. He even sold some of the pelts to Sears. He adored his father who taught him...
Edwin Bernard Kendall, 89, was born the second child of four to Joseph and Frances (Higginbotham) Kendall on July 17, 1933, in Wilbur, WA. He passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022, with family by his side in Spokane, WA. Bernard grew up in Hartline, WA. He graduated from Hartline High School in 1951. He attended Washington State College for 2 years before being drafted into the United States Army on March 22, 1956. Private First Class Edwin Bernard Kendall trained to become a Radio...
Sara "Rosalie" Scallan was born June 26, 1937 in Coulee Dam, Washington to Carlisle "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" Beery. She passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at home in Coulee Dam, surrounded by her daughters. In her younger years, Rosalie was an avid horsewoman and a gifted trainer, spending many days horseback riding with the Moore girls and catching wild horses on the reservation. She graduated from Coulee Dam High School as Salutatorian in 1955. On July 30, 1955, she married David...
Toyoko Spence, 85, was born on August 21, 1937 in Fujisawa, Japan and passed away peacefully with her daughters and family by her side in Mead, Washington on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Toyoko met Dick Spence while he was overseas serving in the Navy. They married in Tokyo, Japan on December 22, 1964. Later, they were stationed in Oahu where they welcomed their first daughter, Pam. After Dick was discharged, they lived in Nespelem for several years before they moved to Coulee Dam and had...
Edwin Bernard Kendall, 89, passed away on December 19, 2022 in Spokane, Washington. He was born on July 17, 1933, to parents Joseph Kendall and Frances (Higginbotham) Kendall. The graveside service will be on December 27 at 11:00 am at Spring Canyon Cemetery in Grand Coulee, WA. The funeral will be held on December 27 at 12:00 pm at Grand Coulee Community Church, 405 Center Street with a reception to follow....
Faith J Friedlander, 49, of Coulee Dam, Washington, left us all much too soon the morning of Thursday, November 24, 2022. Faith - Loving Mother and Grandmother was born Thursday, July 26, 1973 in Omak, Washington to Edward "Ed" G. Friedlander and Cathleen "Cathy" J. Fulgham. Faith attended "Nespelem Grade School" in Nespelem, Washington, "Paschal-Sherman Indian School" in Omak, Washington where she was the only female member of the School's Football Team and finally "Lake Roosevelt High School"...
Betty Jane Ferguson, 83, of Keller, Washington, passed away in her home Thursday evening, December 1st, 2022. Betty was born Saturday, May 13, 1939 to Archie and Ruth Stensgar-Arnold in Boyds, Washington. Following high school, Miss Betty Jane Arnold, “twice married” the love of her life: Donald J. Ferguson, Sr.; first on Tuesday, December 2nd, 1958 at the “Hitching Post Wedding Chapel” in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; then again three months later on Friday, February 6, 1959, they had a formal we...
Lydia Jean Nelson, 93, of Elmer City, Washington, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Callaway Gardens Alzheimer's facility in Kennewick, Washington. Jean was born in Hamilton, Montana on April 25, 1929 to Roy James Terou and Elma Maki Terou. She came to Coulee Dam, WA with her family around 1942. In her twenties she worked as a waitress at the Green Hut Café in Coulee Dam, WA. She met and married Kenneth "Swede" Nelson on Feb 4, 1951. Together they resided in Elmer City, WA raising 4...
A Celebration of Michael's life will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2022 at 4pm at the MPH Hi Dam Bar & Grill. Friends and loved ones are encouraged to attend Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at http://www.stratefuneral.com for the Horne family. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Grand Coulee, Washington is caring for the family....
Robert L. "Bob" Tonasket, 82, Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Brother, Veteran and Respected Elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville passed away at his Keller, Washington home, the morning of Monday, November 7, 2022. Bob entered this world Saturday, October 5, 1940 to Joseph Sr. & Mary Covington-Tonasket in Nespelem, Washington. In 1958, he graduated from High School in Curlew. Washington, where Bob was a member of the Basketball, Baseball and Track teams. From October 16,...