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There is a $50 charge for obituaries published in the Star. This includes a photo and up to 500 words. Reminders for Celebrations of Life and Death Notices are $25. Articles must be either e-mailed, faxed or dropped off at the Star office. They will not be accepted over the phone. The deadline to submit an article is Monday by 5 p.m. For more information, call 509.633.1350 or visit our website at grandcoulee.com....
Deana Ladwig, 82, of Spokane Valley, WA passed away on August 3, 2024. She was always prepared and wrote her own obituary as follows: While attending church service on November 22, 2009 a spiritual thing happened to me.... I was told to write my own obituary. I was born the second daughter of Thomas and Olga Bingham in Coulee Dam, WA. My older sister is Jeraldine Bingham (Herm) Caviness of Spokane, WA. A few years after my dad's death while serving his country in World War II, my mom married...
Kathy R. Rose (Jiles) was born on April 19, 1955, in Coulee Dam, WA. She passed away at the age of 69, on August 8, 2024, in Brewster, WA, after an extended battle with cancer. Kate completed her education in Coulee Dam, attending both primary and high school in the area she would call home. She married the love of her life, Gary Rose, in 1972, making their home in Grand Coulee, WA. She was the beloved co-owner and operator of the R&A Cafe in Coulee Dam, WA, in the 1980's. Her career was not...
On Sunday, June 30th, Jim McDermott, 64, bid farewell to this world to join his much-missed family; parents: Carol and Sham, and brothers: Dan and Kyle. He is survived by his sister, Kendra. Jim's younger years were filled with humorous moments and shenanigans. Many would find themselves on the receiving end of a spider ring he had cleverly hidden, or being called upon to star in one of his creative and hilarious skits. He would often be found laughing and reminiscing with his family and friends...
Patricia Prettyman-Birge, 73, of Grand Coulee, WA, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee, WA....
A memorial service will be held for Terry Alling at Spring Canyon Cemetery @ 11:00am on Saturday July 20th with a celebration of life to follow at the Grand Coulee senior center....
Cheryl Conklin passed away, unexpectedly ,June 8,2024. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley, and leaves behind lots of friends and family....
The interment of Judy McGuire ashes will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11am at Spring Canyon Cemetery The interment will be led by Pastor Lee Hitchcock of Faith Community Church. Following the interment a picnic will be held at Spring Canyon to honor this remarkable lady. Anyone attending please bring a side dish....
Interment of Ashes for Judy McGuire April 20, 1951 - April 18, 2024 The interment of Judy McGuire ashes will be held on Saturday, June 22, at 11am at Spring Canyon Cemetery The interment will be led by Pastor Lee Hitchcock of Faith Community Church. Following the interment a picnic will be held at Spring Canyon to honor this remarkable lady. Anyone attending please bring a side dish....
Theresa Ann "Terry" Alling, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Terry was born in Coulee Dam, Washington to Fern and Jim Gorman. Terry Graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1971, where she was a cheerleader and also on the National Honor Society. She married Steve Alling on June 5, 1971 and started a family. She went back to school in 1978 to become a dental assistant. She enjoyed her career until retirement in 2015. Over the course of many years, she lived in Grand Coulee,...
Gail Ann Morin (83) of Elmer City, Washington, "Loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother" passed away early Sunday morning, December 10, 2023, at Coulee Medical Center, with her sons by her side. Gail entered this world Wednesday, April 24, 1940, in Mason City, Washington to the home of Karl Henry & Christina Mae Sampson-Overbey. A graduate of Ephrata High School in Ephrata, Washington: a life-long learner - Gail went on to earn her master's degree in education, attending Central Washington Universit...
Patricia A. Nieberding (Patty) of Elyria, Ohio passed away on May 18, 2024 at the age of 74. She was born on March 29, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio where she grew up. In her adult life she lived in various states including Texas, Wisconsin, Washington and Ohio. Patty was a Café owner and a Caregiver in Coulee Dam, WA. She loved her family and would visit them in Spokane, WA. and Houston, TX. whenever possible. She loved shopping and was generous with her time, no one was a stranger. Patty was...
Kathryn McDonald Womer (SAMANXN), was born on March 10, 1936, in Disautel, Washington to Charles and Millie (Joe) McDonald. She was 88 years old when she passed on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Kathy attended St. Mary's Mission boarding school on the Colville Indian Reservation. From there she attended Mary Cliff High School, in Spokane, Washington. It was during this period she met Raymond Womer, ended up quitting school and getting married in 1955 at the Hitching Post in Post Falls, Idaho. Later in...
Leslie (Les) Nee passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at his home. He was born January 3, 1968, in Spokane, Washington, to Thomas and Joyce Nee. He grew up in the Keller area and attended school graduating from Wilbur High School in 1986. He then joined the U.S. Army. After being discharged from the Army he moved back to the Keller area in 2008 where he went to work at Grand Coulee Dam as a hydro-mechanic. Les was a US Army Veteran and member of the Keller Confederated Tribe of Ind...
On January 16th, 2024, Carol Ann McDermott reunited with the love of her life, Sham, and her cherished sons: Dan and Kyle. She leaves behind a son Jim, and daughter Kendra. Carol's 84 vibrant years began in Chicago, Illinois. Born to parents Charles and Norma Larson, she was the second of three to arrive, after her big sister, Joan. They were soon joined by another sister, Gloria. Carol and her sisters shared an unbreakable bond that would last the rest of their lives. Their conversations would...
William (Bill) J. Brandner passed away from natural causes on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home in East Wenatchee, Washington with his family by his side. William (Bill) was born in Miles City, Montana on October 7, 1935, to Jake and Frieda Brandner. Bill grew up in Coulee City/Dam area of Washington State, He graduated from Washington State University where he met the love of his life, Alice Auvil. Bill and Alice Married June 13, 1957, and pursued their education as they started a family...
Ella Mae LaFountaine passed on at the age of 77 on May 7, 2024 at her home in Nespelem, WA. She was born in Seattle, WA on February 2, 1947. Ella grew up in Seattle where she met the love of her life John B LaFountaine on a blind date. Ella was a member of the Grand Coulee Dam Eagles #2577 Ladies Auxiliary,where she held several official positions. Ella was also a very active member of the Nespelem community including in her later years the Nespelem Senior Meal Site. She had liked to travel...
Betty Martin Lacy, 104, died peacefully at Coulee Medical Center on Friday, May 3,, 2024. She was born March 30, 1920, in Wallace, Idaho to William Martin and Ameilia Rawe Martin. Betty grew up by the Milk River in Nashua, Montana as the 13th of 15 children. Betty originally visited Grand Coulee in 1936 to help her oldest sister with her two young sons. In 1943 she met and married Cleatis Lacy in Seattle shortly before he was deployed with the Navy in WWII. Betty lived in Vancouver to be near th...
Hallie Sena Anderson will be honored at a graveside memorial service on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Riverside Cemetery, Riverside, WA off Hwy 97. We welcome you to come and share tribute for her and her gracious life....
Betty Lacy passsed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Coulee Medical Center Long-Term Care in Grand Coulee, Washington. Services will be held at 2pm, Saturday, May 18, at Faith Community Church in Electric City, Washington. A full obituary will be in next week's Star....
Hallie Sena Anderson will be honored at a graveside memorial service on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Riverside Cemetery, Riverside, WA off Hwy 97. We welcome you to come and share tribute for her and her gracious life....
Ray Allen Rice passed on at age 80 on April 30, 2024, at his home in Othello, WA. He was born June 27, 1943, in Mason City, Washington to Fred & Vera (Whyatt) Rice. His sister, Darlene followed in 1944. He lived in Grand Coulee, WA where he graduated from Grand Coulee High School in 1961 as Valedictorian of the class. He played basketball all four of his high school years and was on the winning State B Championship team in 1960. From a young age he helped his father farm the family homestead unt...
Olympia, Washington - James Marion Glick, Jr., of Olympia, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024, at the age of 85. Born to Martha and James M. Glick Sr. in Deerfield, Kansas, Jim was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Jim is survived by his loving wife Myra Glick, two sisters Liz Marcolin and Fran Hove, children James M. Glick III, Lorena and Doug Talley, Richard and Erin Glick, grandchildren Andy, Lisa, Jessi, Rachel, Staci, Amy,...
Dean Leahy, 63, of Electric City, Washington, passed on to his Heavenly home on Friday, April 19, 2024, after complications due to ongoing health problems. He is survived by his mother Delaine Arauz of Spokane, Washington; his brother Monte Leahy Seattle Washington; his wife and best friend in life for 46 years Pamela Leahy of Electric City. He is also survived by his three beautiful daughters: Nicole and Rebecca Leahy of Grand Coulee, Washington; Tiana Leahy of Seattle, Washington; four...
The family of Bob Tonasket held a headstone blessing April 7, 2024. The sky cleared out the clouds, there was a deer laying in the grass 10 yards from Bob's grave and some saw an eagle sitting in a tree behind Linda. We apologize to those who did not get contacted. We wanted to keep the event a family-only occasion with immediate family and pallbearers attending. There are many to thank for making the blessing take place: the Veterans program, who provided the military headstone; Sonny Carden...