Our Obituaries
Wanda Virginia Janett
February 26, 1922 - September 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA.
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Donna Florence Flett
June 27, 1950 - September 14, 2017
FLETT, Donna Florence - (Age 67)- June 27, 1950 - September 14, 2017Passed away at home on September 14, 2017 in Wellpinit, WA. Donna was born on June 27, 1950 in Chewelah to Royal and Willene LeBret. Donna graduated from Wellpinit High School and later married Robert Flett Jr. She loved to crochet hats, loved gardening and flowers, playing pool and baking. She also enjoyed playing and...
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Rosa M. Michaelsen
September 29, 1918 - September 2, 2017
MICHAELSEN, Rosa Maria "Rosie", (99) Passed away September, 2 2017 in Odessa, WA. Born in Odessa September 29, 1918, Rosie was a lifelong resident of the community. She was the 5th daughter of 7 girls, born to Conrad and Anna Margaret Schauerman. Graduating from Odessa High School in class of 1937, she was one of the oldest surviving graduated at the time of the 2017 reunion. Rosie married...
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James Patrick Eller
February 22, 1953 - August 30, 2017
ELLER, James P. -Passed away August 30, 2017 peacefully at his home in Reardan, WA. James was born February 22, 1953 in Lewiston, ID to Carl and Bonnie Eller. James grew up in the Lewiston area and graduated from Lewiston High School and attended college for a while. He later married Susan Bates on October 7, 1972 in Asotin, WA. James and Susan moved to Reardan in 1989 where they raised their...
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Bettie Ann Bundy
November 2, 1929 - August 16, 2017
NOTICE: CHANGE OF ADDRESS On August 16, 2017, Bettie Bundy moved from her life-long home in Edwall to her forever-home in Heaven. Born on November 2, 1929 to Hale and Blanche (Brown) Simpson, she joined siblings, Phyllis, Robert and Richard. She grew up on their family farm and graduated from Edwall High School in 1947. On September 23, 1947, she married Bud (Loring E.) Bundy. They lived in the...
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Reba Johanna Darling
October 6, 1928 - August 15, 2017
REBA J. DARLING - On August 15, 2017 Reba J. Darling went home. Reba was born October 6, 1928 in Reardan, WA to Arthur and Eva Bull. She grew up in Reardan with her brother Kenny and sisters Kay and Claudia and graduated from Reardan High School. On July 21, 1946 Reba married Joe Darling. They moved to Davenport where Joe grew up and their daughter Debby was born in 1952. Joe and Reba bought...
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Leota Mae Brockman
February 18, 1938 - August 11, 2017
Leota Mae Brockman, Passed away on August 11, 2017 in Reardan, WA.Leota was born on February 18th, 1938 in Hartville, WY to Lee and Mary Sherrell. She married David Brockman. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, fishing and the outdoors but her family is what was most important and loved helping people. Leota is survived by her husband, David Brockman, six children: Susan (James) Eller, Mary ...
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Helen Aileen Ehlenfeldt
December 6, 1920 - July 30, 2017
EHLENFELDT, Helen A. (Age 96) -Passed away July 30, 2017 in Davenport, WA her home. Helen was born December 6, 1920 in Reardan, WA to Clifford and Bertha (McClure) Palmer. She married Keith Ehlenfeldt on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1939 in Davenport, WA. Helen is survived by two sons Bob Ehlenfeldt and Bill Ehlenfeldt and one daughter Trissie Sanguinet. She has five grandchildren Holly (Brian)...
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Anita Aquino Borrett
October 29, 1951 - July 29, 2017
BORRETT, Anita A. (Age 65) - Passed away July 29, 2017 at her home in Odessa, WA. She was born on October 29, 1951 in Naga City, Philippines to Julian and Lillian Aquino. She grew up in the Philippines and moved to the United States and then later married John Borrett. Anita enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, Karaoke and most important were here friends and family. She is survived by her...
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Lorraine Delores Holderby
March 30, 1931 - July 29, 2017
Lorraine Delores (Schuh) HolderbyPassed away July 29, 2017 in Spokane, WA. Born March 30, 1931 in Ruff, WA to Reinhold and Katherine (Dormaier) Schuh. She graduated in 1950 from Harrington High School where she was a Harrington Panther cheerleader, while her four brothers were very active in school sports. She was Harrington's Lincoln County Fair Princess when she met Ermit Holderby, the love...
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Martha Janke
September 29, 1920 - July 24, 2017
JANKE, MARTHA (Age 96) -Passed away July 24, 2017 in Odessa, WA her home Odessa, WA. Martha was born on September 29, 1920 in Marsh, Montana to Gotthilf and Johanna Speck. She moved to Odessa, WA at the age of 14 to live with her aunt and uncle Jacob and Lydia Speck. She later met Daniel Janke and the two got married in 1939. She is survived by three daughters LaVern Strawn, Ellen (and Jerry)...
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Richard Lee Coleman
April 17, 1934 - July 17, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA.
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Marlene Renay Hughes
June 26, 1951 - July 14, 2017
Marlene Renay "Mars" Hughes (67) of Fruitland, Washington passed away at her home Friday evening, July 14, 2017. Born June 26, 1951 in Spokane, Washington to George & Irene Hughes, Mars graduated in 1969 from Columbia High School in Hunter, Washington. Following high school Mars attended Glendow Hair Academy in Spokane, Washington. A proud member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians, Mars...
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Wallace Luman Burton
September 21, 1951 - July 5, 2017
Twenty Third PsalmThe Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul: He leadeth mein the paths of righteousnessfor his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valleyof the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staffthey comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me...
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Gordon Donald Wagner
February 27, 1944 - June 30, 2017
Gordon Donald Wagner died peacefully with family by his side June 30, 2017. He was born February 27, 1944 in Spokane, Washington to Herman John and Lillian Jane (McKinnon) Wagner and was the youngest of two children.Gordon graduated from Harrington High School in 1962. He attended classes at Eastern Washington University then joined the United States Coast Guard serving our country for 8 years....
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Gwendolyn Mae Beck
October 21, 1930 - June 24, 2017
When I'm GoneWhen I come to the end of my journeyand I travel my last weary mile,just forget if you can, that I ever frownedand remember only the smile.Forget unkind words I have spoken;Remember some good I have done.Forget that I ever had a heartache And remember I've had loads of fun.Forget that I have stumbled and blunderedand sometimes fell by the way.Remember I have fought some hard...
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Walter Winter
September 3, 1922 - June 24, 2017
Walter Winter an Odessa resident passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017, at Prestige Care Center in Clarkston, Washington. Walt was born September 3, 1922, to Michael and Zelemia (Bohnet) Winter. He married Helen Baumgart on August 26, 1951, and together they had five children. Walt served in the U. S. Navy as a Fireman, First Class. Walt is survived by his wife, Helen Winter, his "...
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Victor Lee Hatfield
April 10, 1922 - June 22, 2017
Victor Lee Hatfield was born on April 10, 1922 in Putnam County, Missouri to James and Minnie Hatfield. He was the seventh of fourteen children. When Lee was in his young teens he headed out west and landed in Farmington, Washington where he later met and married Faith Hayfield. Lee went off to fight in WWII and upon returning he and Faith had a son, Kent. The family moved to Spokane where Lee...
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Robert Ray Piper
January 25, 1944 - June 16, 2017
PIPER, Robert R. (Bob) Was born on January 25, 1944 in Spokane, WA to Charles and Freda Piper. Bob grew up in the Reardan area and attended school and graduated in1962. Bob married Penny Paulsen on December 11, 1965 in Davenport, WA and they made their home in Reardan and raised their family. Bob passed away June 16, 2017 in Davenport, WA. He is survived by his wife Penny Piper at their home in...
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Jacqueline L. Greenwalt
July 17, 1942 - June 2, 2017
GREENWALT, Jacqueline L. (Jackie) -Passed Away June 2, 2017 at her home in Odessa, WA. She was born July 17, 1942 in Opportunity, WA to Jack and Josephine Finney. Jackie grew up in the Coeur d'Alene Idaho and attended school there. Jackie married Robert Greenwalt on August 31, 1963 in Odessa, WA. This is where they made their home and raised their family. Jackie enjoyed cake decorating,...
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Malvina Kay Olfs
January 27, 1955 - May 31, 2017
OLFS, Malvina K. -Malvina started her new journey on May 31, 2017. She was born on January 27, 1955 in Spokane, WA to Millard and Kay Holmes. She grew up on Half Moon Prairie, north of Spokane and in Creston, graduated from Creston High School in 1973 and she attended Kinmen Business University in Spokane, WA. Malvina is survived by her parents Millard and Kay Holmes, her brother and sister...
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Orlen Howard Luiten
October 30, 1921 - May 15, 2017
LUITEN, Orlen H. (Poke) -Passed away May 15, 2017 in Spokane, WA hos home Davenport, WA. He was born Oct 30, 1921 in Rathdrum, ID to Jacob and Martha (Burghard) Luiten. The family later moved to Davenport where he went to school and was the Sr. class president and graduated in 1940. After joining the Navy and serving in WWII he later married Marjorie Sautter on June 4, 1959 in Coeur d'Alene, ID...
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David A. Jasman
August 1, 1924 - May 12, 2017
David A. Jasman, . (age 92)Went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2017 in Odessa, WA. David was born August 1, 1924 in Dryden, WA to Julius and Emma Jasman. David joined the US Army near the end of WWII and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. David married Carey McKeehan on August 19, 1951 in Wilson Creek, WA and they have been married for 65 years. For 71 years, farming was David...
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Honie Bobetta Gies
July 21, 1941 - May 3, 2017
Honie Bobetta Gies, age 75, of Kirkland Wa. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 in Hawaii surrounded by her entire adoring family. She was born in Seattle on July 21, 1941, the only child of Thorne and Bobetta MacArthur.Honie grew up in Seattle and then moved to Kirkland to be closer to her horse and the equestrian activities in which she was deeply involved. She graduated from Lake...
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Noah Edward Albertus
October 20, 1983 - April 17, 2017
ALBERTUS, Noah E. -Noah Albertus was born October 20, 1983 to Bruce and Nancy (Schuh) Albertus in Spokane, WA. He left this world way too soon on April 17, 2017. Noah grew up in Spokane and graduated from Ferris High School in 2002. He attended Spokane Falls Community College before going on to graduate with honors from the University of Washington. Exceptionally bright and charming, Noah...
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Harold Vinton Larson
July 26, 1935 - April 14, 2017
LARSON, JR, Harold V. (Hap) - (Age 81) -Passed away peacefully in his home on April 14, 2017. He was born July 26, 1935 to Harold V. Larson, MD and Lillian Ragsdale in Seattle, WA. He grew up in Poulsbo area and graduated from Kitsap High School in Silverdale, WA in 1954. Hap joined the US Army after high school and was sent to Japan as an auto and machinery mechanic. While the he contracted...
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Jenny Lynn Mason
January 16, 1959 - April 5, 2017
MASON, Jenny L (Cate) -Passed away April 5, 2017 in Davenport, WA her home is in Davenport, WA. Jenny was born on January 16, 1959 in Amarillo, TX to Wayne and Jeanne (Wahl) Badgley. The family moved to Davenport where she attended school and graduated from Davenport High school in 1977. She continued her education receiving an AA degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Jenny has been...
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Shirley Ann Gunning
August 23, 1940 - April 2, 2017
GUNNING, Shirley Ann -Passed on April 2, 2017 in Spokane, WA.Shirley was born on August 23, 1940 in Spokane, WA to August and Helen Schmauder. When she was five years old, her mother passed during the birth of her brother Jerry. She was then raised by her grandparents Harry and Sophia Phillips. In 1961 she married Richard Gunning. She was known best for her cooking of baked goods like...
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Gerald R. Morse
March 5, 1929 - April 2, 2017
Gerald (Jerry) Robert Morse was born on March 5, 1929 at Grace Hospital, Hutchinson Kansas to Harold Orsen Morse and Ruby Mae Arndt Morse and passed into his Savior's presence on April 2, 2017. Jerry accepted Christ as his personal Savior in September 1950 at a tent meeting of Theodore Epp. He married Alice Ruth Franz on January 14, 1951. He received an Honorable Discharge from the United...
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Patricia A. Kissler
February 23, 1943 - April 2, 2017
KISSLER, Patricia Ann -Passed away on April 2, 2017 in Spokane, WA, her home Odessa, WA. Patricia was born on February 23, 1943 in Odessa, WA. She was a member of the Heritage Church and a life member of the VFW Auxiliary. Patricia is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob", two sons, Brent (Dusti) Kissler, and Lance Kissler, one sister, Judy (Robert "Bob") Schmidt, brothers-in-law, Albert...
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Christopher Neil Smart
January 16, 1984 - March 30, 2017
SMART, Christopher Neil (US Army Specialist) -Passed away on March 30, 2016 in Davenport, WA his home Harrington, WA. Chris was born on Jan 16, 1984 to Russell and Shirley Smart in Xenia, OH. The family later moved to Clarksville, TN where he attended school and graduated from Northwest High School. After graduation Chris joined the US Army where he was proudly serving in the 82nd Airborne...
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Edna Janke
April 2, 1912 - March 30, 2017
JANKE-JORGENSON, EDNA (Age 104)Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2017, 3 days before her 105th birthday, at Odessa Memorial Healthcare Center, Odessa, WA. She was born on April 2, 1912, in Chester, MT, first child of David and Mary (Heimbigner) Heimbigner. The family homesteaded in the Chester, MT, area for several years. When Edna was 3, they moved to the Ritzville, WA area where her father...
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Geraldine Alice McCrea
April 19, 1944 - March 25, 2017
AfterglowI'd like the memory of meto be a happy one.I'd like to leave an afterglow of smileswhen life is done.I'd like to leave an echo whisperingsoftly down the ways.Of happy times and laughing timesand bright sunny days.I'd like the tears of those who grieve,to dry before the sunOf happy memories that I leavewhen life is done.Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA.is caring for the McCrea family.
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Marguerite B. Heimbigner
January 21, 1934 - March 15, 2017
Marguerite Barbara (Bauer) Heimbigner Born January 21, 1934 to Martin and Elfrieda Bauer in the family home in Ritzville, WA, becoming the second of three children. Died March 15, 2017 in Odessa, WA. Survived by daughter Marla (Ernest) Mills of Odessa, WA; son Wade (Holly) Heimbigner of Vista, CA; grandchildren Hollye (Todd) Keister of Tacoma, WA; Joel (Jennifer) Heimbigner of Charlotte, NC;...
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Marilyn L. Benge
December 16, 1939 - March 13, 2017
Marilyn Lucille BengeDecember 16, 1939 - March 13th, 2017Mom passed after her long, hard fought battle to pancreatic cancer. She joins her husband of 58 years Jim, who recently lost his battle with cancer as well, in Jesus's arms.Mom was born to A.J. and Lucille Heath in Emmett, ID. She married her high school sweetheart, Jim, in Emmett on November 15, 1958. They lived in Emmett, Anderson...
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Lynn E. Geissler
November 8, 1951 - February 27, 2017
GEISSLER, Lynn E - (Age 65)Passed away February 27, 2017 in Spokane, WA his home Davenport, WA. Lynn was born on November 8, 1951 in Spokane, WA to Echo and Phyllis Geissler, he was a lifetime resident of Davenport where he attended school and graduated from Davenport High School in 1970. He went on to attend college in Spokane for a short time before returning to Davenport. Lynn married Loreen...
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Iris Marie Adams
May 7, 1924 - February 9, 2017
Iris Marie (Timm) Adams (92) was born on May 7th, 1924 to Albert Timm and Josephine (Roach) Timm and passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2017 as the result of a stroke on December 21st, 2016. She is survived by her two children, Mary Lou and John, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She spent most of her life in Harrington and liked to talk...
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Elmer William Reinbold
November 11, 1922 - January 31, 2017
REINBOLD, Elmer W. (Bud) -Passed away January 31, 2017, in Spokane, WA, he was a lifetime residence of Davenport, WA. Bud was born on November 11, 1922, in Egypt, WA, to Christian and Anna Reinbold. Bud married Bertha "Edith" Mounger on November 14, 1943. Bud farmed and raised cattle north of Davenport for almost 65 years. They lived at the end of Reinbold Road until them moved into Davenport....
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Billie Jean Wynne
May 26, 1959 - January 28, 2017
Billie Jean Heinrichs Wynne (57)Billie left us on January 28, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 26, 1959 in Spokane to William and Jean (Sellers) Heinrichs. She loved the outdoors, the rodeo, working in her yard and home, and attending powwows but most of all, she loved her husband, children, grandchildren, parents, family, and friends. She is survived by...
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Lisa Marie Marsh
July 5, 1977 - January 21, 2017
MARSH, Lisa Marie -Passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2017 in Davenport, WA. Lisa was born on July 5, 1977 in Yakima, WA to John Ballard and Susan Johnson. Later in 1985 Paul Flory married Susan and became Lisa's dad and raised her. Lisa attended school both in Creston and Harrington graduating from Harrington High School in 1996. Lisa enjoyed crossword and word search puzzles, NASCAR...
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Carol Jean Costlow
February 20, 1943 - January 17, 2017
Carol passed away on January 17, 2017 in Odessa, WA. Carol was born on February 20, 1943 in Tacoma, WA to Vanner and Irene Stone. She grew up in the Tacoma area and Later married Jack Costlow who was in the Navy. Carol, Jack and the family moved around a lot for work reasons in Washington. Carol was a great businesswomen with a degree in bookkeeping, and was the owner/operator of two...
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Charles A. Carnes
May 21, 1935 - January 7, 2017
Charles (Chuck) Alfred CarnesCharles (Chuck) Alfred Carnes passed away peacefully at 9:00 AM on Jan. 7, 2017 at the age of 81 years. Born in Pasco, WA. on May 21, 1935 to Alfred and Pearl Carnes. Chuck passed away after a three and half year battle with kidney failure while in Odessa Memorial Hospital.Chuck is survived by his wife Irene of Odessa, sister Carol (Bob) Hale of Kettle Falls, WA,...
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Willard Henry Reinbold
January 20, 1926 - January 3, 2017
Willard H. ReinboldReinbold, Willard H., 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2017, in Spokane, Washington. Willard was born to August and May Reinbold, on January 20, 1926, in Davenport (Egypt), Washington. He is survived by two children, one son David Reinbold and Bonnie Roberson, and one daughter Penny (Reinbold) and Michael Hogan He is survived by three grandchildren, April...
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Clarence Edward Soliday
November 6, 1920 - January 2, 2017
Clarence (Solly) Edward Soliday, 96, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Monday, January 2, 2017. Solly was born November 6, 1920 in Phillips, WI to Clayton Andrew Urban & Bessie Soliday. The family, which included sisters "Teddy", Beverly and Shirley, settled in Mitchell, SD. When Solly was a freshman in high school the family moved further west to Salem, OR. Solly was outstanding in...
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Irwin Dale Pfeifer
April 19, 1928 - December 28, 2016
IRWIN DALE PFEIFER"A very nice man" passed away on December 28, 2016. Irwin Dale Pfeifer quietly took his last breath in the presence of his family. He was born April 19, 1928 in Wilson Creek, Washington to PJ and Nettie Pfeifer, the seventh of twelve children. Dale was proud of his heritage as a member of a large family of German immigrants from Russia and being an inveterate storyteller, he...
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George Waldo Emerson
March 15, 1925 - December 13, 2016
AfterglowI'd like the memory of meto be a happy one.I'd like to leave an afterglow of smileswhen life is done.I'd like to leave an echo whisperingsoftly down the ways.Of happy times and laughing timesand bright sunny days.I'd like the tears of those who grieve,to dry before the sunOf happy memories that I leavewhen life is done.Arrangements under the direction of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport,...
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Robert D. Schlimmer
October 1, 1939 - December 7, 2016
SCHLIMMER, Robert D. - ( Age 77)Robert passed away December 7, 2016, Davenport, WA. He was born to Robert and Esther Schlimmer on October 1, 1939, in Spokane, WA. He was a member of the WAWG, member of the Odessa Trading Company, and Lincoln County Conservation farmer of the year. Robert enjoyed fishing, loved his Chihuahua dogs, and loved to farm. He was a graduate of Odessa High School. He...
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Marvin L. Fink
April 27, 1932 - December 7, 2016
FINK, Marvin L (Age 84)Marvin Fink passed away peacefully on December 7, 2016 at the age of 84. Born in Odessa, Washington to Reuben and Elizabeth Fink on April 27, 1932, Marvin was a lifelong resident of Odessa and active member of the community throughout his years. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1950, and married the love of his life Marilyn Salo in 1952. Marvin served his country...
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Carl Lawrence Schaefer
May 31, 1941 - December 5, 2016
On Monday, December 5th Carl transitioned to his eternal home and is now in the presence of His Lord. Carl's life goals were to serve God, be a responsible and loving husband, and raise his children to know that they were well loved by him and their Heavenly Father. As his sons, Jeff, Jeremiah, and Joshua and his wife Linda have expressed, he far exceeded his goals.Carl was born on May 31, 1941...
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Laura Marie Groh
February 22, 1928 - December 1, 2016
GROH, Laura M - February 22, 1928 - December 01, 2016My mom was a precious person who loved people and especially Jesus Christ. Laura was born February 22, 1928, to Marie and James Novotney at the Keller Ferry, WA. She departed this world for eternity with Jesus on December 1, 2016 at the age of 88. She loved to fish, hunt, swim, play cards, read, scrapbook, garden, camp and especially spend...
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James Myron Benge
November 8, 1940 - November 20, 2016
James Myron Benge - Was born November 8th, 1940 to Porter and Vera Benge in Emmett, Idaho. Jim married Marilyn Lucille Heath, his high school sweetheart, on November 15th, 1958 in Emmett Idaho.Jim and Marilyn have 3 children Rick (Paula) of E. Wenatchee, WA, Woody of Costa Mesa, CA, and Marci (Rob) of Snohomish, WA.They moved to Brewster, WA in March of 1977. They moved to Davenport, WA in...
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Ruth Marie Stoller
September 25, 1936 - November 18, 2016
When I'm GoneWhen I come to the end of my journeyand I travel my last weary mile,just forget if you can, that I ever frownedand remember only the smile.Forget unkind words I have spoken;Remember some good I have done.Forget that I ever had a heartache And remember I've had loads of fun.Forget that I have stumbled and blunderedand sometimes fell by the way.Remember I have fought some hard...
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John Andrew Dorgan
May 4, 1931 - November 12, 2016
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Eli Garrison Wilson
March 31, 2016 - November 9, 2016
Eli "Garrison" Wilson (7 mo.) passed away in Davenport, Washington, Wednesday morning, November 9th, 2016. Born into the Harrington, Washington home of Lonnie & Saige Wilson on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Garrison was always a fighter. He conquered his Downs Syndrome with determination and strength, always meeting and exceeding expectations and goals. Little Baby-Bear loved life, especially...
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Edwin Clarence Kern
May 25, 1916 - November 3, 2016
KERN, Edwin C. (Age 100) -Passed away November 3, 2016 in Odessa, WA. He was a lifetime resident of the Marlin/Odessa area where he farmed and raised his family. Edwin was born on May 25, 1916 in Marlin, WA to Fred and Matilda (Weishaar) Kern. He attended Marlin School grade 1-4, Lauer school grades 5-8 and Odessa school for grades 9-12 graduating in 1935. After high school he went to work...
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Rhea Jean Strate
May 24, 1925 - October 28, 2016
STRATE, Rhea Jean- (91)Rhea Jean Strate was born on May 24, 1925 in Marlin, Washington to Gustav and Emma (Kallenberger) Zimbelman. She passed away in Spokane, Washington on October 28, 2016. She attended and graduated from the Marlin School. She married LaMar Strate on January 19, 1947 in Odessa, Washington. They moved to Spokane in 1969. Rhea is survived by her four daughters: Marla (Bob)...
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Raymond C. Reister
March 8, 1925 - October 28, 2016
REISTER, Raymond Charles (91)- Raymond Charles Reister was born on March 8, 1925 in Gerome, Washington to Ora and Elizabeth (Bockhouse) Reister. Raymond passed away on October 28, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. He attended Wilbur school district before joining the Army in 1944 where he also received a Purple Heart while serving his country. He married Dorla Novotney in 1948. Raymond is survived by...
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Donald Waldyn Donohue
May 16, 1932 - October 21, 2016
Donald "Duke" and Anita DonohueAnita Donohue passed away September 22, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was born on January 28, 1937, in Nashua, Iowa, to Howard and Flora (Lee) Murphy. Donald "Duke" Waldyn Donohue passed away at his home in Spokane, WA October 21, 2016. He was born May 16, 1932 in Whiting, Indiana to Matthew and Ora (Alfrey) Donohue. Duke and Anita married on July 19, 1957. Duke and...
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Clarence Charles Smith
May 22, 1937 - October 8, 2016
SMITH, Clarence C. (SMITTY) -SMITH, Clarence C. (SMITTY) -Passed away October 8, 2016 at his home in Valley, WA. He was born on May 22, 1937 in Spokane, WA to Charles and Leona Smith and grew up in Valley, WA and attended school there. After leaving school early Clarence joined the US Navy. When he returned home after his service he became a truck driver. Clarence loved to drive truck and...
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Donald Erwin Tilson
January 19, 1962 - September 23, 2016
Ever Close in mind and heartNo further away then a pictureA smile or remembered phraseOur loved ones live in memory.So close in so many ways.For how often does a sunsetBring nostalgic thoughts to mindOf moments that our loved ones sharedIn days now left behind!How often has a flowerOr an crystal autumn skyBrought golden recollectionsOf happy days gone by!Yes, memory has a magic wayOf keeping...
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Anita and Donald Donohue
January 28, 1937 - September 22, 2016
Donald "Duke" and Anita DonohueAnita Donohue passed away September 22, 2016 in Spokane, WA. She was born on January 28, 1937, in Nashua, Iowa, to Howard and Flora (Lee) Murphy. Donald "Duke" Waldyn Donohue passed away at his home in Spokane, WA October 21, 2016. He was born May 16, 1932 in Whiting, Indiana to Matthew and Ora (Alfrey) Donohue. Duke and Anita married on July 19, 1957. Duke and...
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Vicki Lee Hoehn
September 25, 1965 - September 19, 2016
Ever Close in mind and heartNo further away then a pictureA smile or remembered phraseOur loved ones live in memory.So close in so many ways.For how often does a sunsetBring nostalgic thoughts to mindOf moments that our loved ones sharedIn days now left behind!How often has a flowerOr an crystal autumn skyBrought golden recollectionsOf happy days gone by!Yes, memory has a magic wayOf keeping...
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Virgil Frank Totusek
May 21, 1933 - September 19, 2016
Virgil Frank Totusek (age 83)Virgil Totusek, passed away September 19, 2016 in Odessa, WA. He was born May 21, 1933, on the family farm, to Frank and Ruby (Hoover) Totusek. He was a member of the Marlin Presbyterian Church. Virgil was an avid horseshoe player, US Army Korean Vet, enjoyed trapshooting and loved to bowl with the "Irby Ridge Bowlers". He participated with the Odessa VFW, and was a...
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Leslie Arnold Bryant
October 2, 1950 - September 2, 2016
Buddy Bryant (65) well known and respected neighbor to many in Creston, Washington passed away Friday morning, September 2, 2016 at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Buddy was born on October 2, 1950 into the Chattanooga, Tennessee home of Howard Vernon and Lila Ann Watson-Bryant. Following high school, seventeen-year-old Buddy enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...
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Elizabeth Anne Beebe
May 14, 1922 - September 1, 2016
Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Beebe (94), passed away Thursday morning, September 1, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Betty was born Sunday, May 14, 1922 in Omaha, Nebraska to the home of Edwin G. & Madaline Ruffner. Following graduation from high school, Betty completed the nursing program at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, graduating as a Registered Nurse. In 1963 Betty was one of the...
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Jack Dean McKinney
June 30, 1942 - August 31, 2016
Jack Dean McKinney (74) of Davenport, Washington passed away at his home, Wednesday evening, August 31, 2016. Jack was born into the Auburn, Washington home of Jack Dempsey & Ilene Gertrude McKinney on June 30, 1942. Following graduation from high school, Jack served his country in the United States Army. On January 26, 1963, Jack married Alice Broo at the Presbyterian Church in Enumclaw,...
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Melinda Ann Hein
December 24, 1954 - August 27, 2016
Passed away August 27, 2016 in Spokane, WA her home Davenport, WA. Melinda was born December 24, 1954 in Spokane, WA to Donald and K. Ilene Hein. She grew up in Davenport and attended school in Davenport graduating in 1973, she went on to EWSC (now EWU) and graduated in 1977 with her teaching degree. Melinda was a Special Ed teacher in the Wilbur-Creston school district for 30 years. After...
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William Morris Smith
March 3, 1946 - August 23, 2016
William "Bill" Smith passed away August 23, 2016 in Davenport, WA. He was born on March 3, 1946, in Steuben, Illinois, to Marvin and Bertha (Heneger) Smith. Bill spent 22 years in the Army and retired from the service in 1989. He was stationed in Camp Zama, Japan, Camp Red Cloud, Korea, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Fort Bliss, TX, Fort Rucker, Alabama and Fort Ord, California. Bill is preceded in...
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LuVerna Alvira Buddrius
September 23, 1919 - August 18, 2016
BUDDRIUS, LuVerna (Weishaar) - 96 yrsOn August 18, 2016, LuVerna passed into the loving arms of her Lord Jesus Christ, where she also experienced a glorious reunion with family that has passed before her.LuVerna was the only daughter born on September 23, 1919 in Odessa, WA to Fred and Lucy (Diefe) Weishaar. She graduated from Marlin High School, and married her High School Sweetheart,...
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Elaine Mabel Zeiler
September 23, 1926 - August 17, 2016
Elaine Mabel (Portch) Zeiler passed away in her sleep on August 17, 2016, at "From The Heart" Home in Pasco, WA. She was born on September 23, 1926 in Wilbur, WA. Elaine was raised on the family farm in the Sherman area (Lincoln County), WA. Later, the family moved into the town of Wilbur where Elaine attended Wilbur High School.On June 9, 1946, Elaine was married to Vernie...
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Timothy Marvin Hauge
October 1, 1960 - August 15, 2016
HAUGE, Timothy Marvin (55)Timothy Marvin Hauge was born on October 1, 1960 in Conrad, Montana to Marvin and Joanne (Warnick) Hauge. Tim passed away on August 15, 2016 in Odessa, Washington. He was a much loved pastor at Christ Lutheran Church for the last 15 years in Odessa. He was also a member of the Odessa Fire Department, the Odessa Ministerial Association, Oompa Band, Crab Creek Gospel...
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Cheree H. Raugust
September 1, 1927 - August 14, 2016
RAUGUST, Cheree Hope (88) Cheree Hope Raugust was born on September 1, 1927 in Spokane, Washington to Elroy and Hope Reinemer. Cheree was an only child. Cheree received her Elementary Education degree from Washington State University and later her Bachelor's degree. Cheree was an elementary teacher for the Moses Lake school district for many years before retiring. She loved teaching and felt...
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Minnie Eunice Stanger
March 15, 1930 - August 9, 2016
Ever Close in mind and heartNo further away then a pictureA smile or remembered phraseOur loved ones live in memory.So close in so many ways.For how often does a sunsetBring nostalgic thoughts to mindOf moments that our loved ones sharedIn days now left behind!How often has a flowerOr an crystal autumn skyBrought golden recollectionsOf happy days gone by!Yes, memory has a magic wayOf keeping...
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Richard Wesley Sweet
January 20, 1930 - August 7, 2016
Richard (Dick) Wesley Sweet passed away on August 7, 2016 at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport, Washington. He was born in Masury, Ohio on January 20, 1930 to John L. and Elizabeth (Sewall) Sweet. He grew up in New Castle, PA. During the Korean War, he served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army with the 67th Medium Tank Battalion of the Second Armored Division in Germany. He came to the state of...
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Iona LaRae Kintschi
February 22, 1948 - August 6, 2016
was born February 22, 1948 in Spokane, WA to Adolph and Bernice Kintschi. She grew up south of Edwall and attended school in Sprague Graduating in 1967 from Sprague High School, she then attended Kienman Business University and the attended LPN Nursing School which began her nursing career in Davenport, WA She worked several years at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport and also did some home health...
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Dale Marvin Bly
March 16, 1926 - July 31, 2016
Passed away July 31, 2016 in Grand Coulee, WA at 90 years old. Dale was born on March 16, l926 in Spokane, WA at his Grandma Myers' house. He was the son of Eber and Mary Bly. Dale graduated from Davenport High School in 1944, went into the Navy ROTC in July 1944 through April 1946. He attended Gonzaga University and played varsity basketball for the Zags in 1944-45. Dale attended WSC in...
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Mary Josephine Campbell
July 11, 1923 - July 31, 2016
Mary Josephine (Filion) Campbell died on July 31, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. She passed peacefully in her sleep at her home of six years, Regal Brookdale Retirement Center. Jo was born July 11, 1923 at the family farm near Grand Coulee, Washington, to parents Paul and Margaret (Wallace) Filion. She attended Almira schools and Deaconess Nursing School. She married after nursing school and lived...
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Edward Lust
August 21, 1921 - July 26, 2016
Edward Lust slipped from this life to the next on July 26, 2016 at Evergreen Fountain in the Spokane Valley, Washington at the age of 94 Ed was born, August 21, 1921 in Diamond, Washington. His parents were immigrant Volga German parents Adam and Annie Lust. He started school in Endicott and after his parents moved to Colfax he went to high school in Colfax, Washington. He was good in sports...
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Herman William Schmierer
June 18, 1921 - July 18, 2016
SCHMIERER, Herman W. - (Age 95) -Passed away July 18, 2016 in Odessa, WA where he has lived for 95 years. Herman is survived by four children Bill Schmierer, Marilyn (Rick) Smith, Debbie (Ryan) Walter and Steve Schmierer along with six grandchildren Jennifer (Tim) Lewis, Ashley Smith, Trevor Smith, Austin, Garrison and Kerigan Schmierer and two great grandchildren Morgan and Mason Lewis, sister...
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Josephine Anne Townley
February 28, 1959 - July 16, 2016
Josephine Anne "JoAnne" Townley, daughter of the late James A. and Nora T. Metcalfe, born on February 28, 1959 and currently residing in Davenport, WA, died at home on July 16, 2016 of breast cancer.JoAnne was raised in Newark, Delaware. She graduated with the Christiana High School class of 1977. She worked at Kmart Castle Mall in Newark where she met Rand and they married in 1978. She also...
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Allen Dale Flett
February 26, 1954 - July 13, 2016
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Jerilyn Grace Brisbois
April 2, 1955 - July 11, 2016
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Donna L. Wilcox
October 11, 1934 - July 6, 2016
Donna L. Wilcox of Harrington Washington was born October 11, 1934 in Harrington Washington to Lester and Louise Smith. She passed away July 6, 2016 in Spokane Washington. Survived by son Jim (Kathy) Wilcox, Daughters, Kathy (Randy) Oestreich, Kristy (Robert) Mielke. Proceeded in death by husband Les Wilcox and son Jack Wilcox. Also surviving Donna are 8 Grandchildren: Courtney, Tyson, Jaymie,...
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Jerry Joe Olson
April 17, 1934 - June 18, 2016
Jerry J. Olson- husband, father, grandfather, uncle, farmer and rancher passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 in Davenport, WA due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 82.Jerry was born in Spokane, WA on April 17, 1934 to Carl and Lea Olson who were farmers just south of Davenport. He was born with his twin sister, Mary Jane. Jerry had an older sister and brother, Janet and Dale. ...
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Vida Mary Cardwell-Heathman
August 7, 1927 - June 16, 2016
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Helen Louise Halverson
September 21, 1927 - June 12, 2016
Helen L. Halverson died at Lincoln Memorial Hospital on June 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.Helen was born on September 21, 1927 in Spokane WA, and was the oldest of six children. Following graduation from Creston High School in 1946, she attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing where she graduated as a Registered Nurse in June, 1949.On October 30, 1950, she married Paul R. Halverson...
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Patricia JoAnn Nichols
March 26, 1940 - June 8, 2016
Patricia JoAnn Nichols was born on March 26, 1940 to Henry and Lydia Kissler Schafer Frieske in Odessa, Washington. She passed away on June 8, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Patricia enjoyed quilting, gardening, cooking and baking, crafts, reading, boating, camping and spending time with her family. She was a member of Heritage Church in Odessa. Patricia is survived by her three children,...
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Thomas Edward Hutsell
November 30, 1945 - June 5, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA.
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Bradley Magnus Johnson
March 15, 1949 - June 5, 2016
Peacefully left this world in his sleep on June 5th, 2016 with candy in one hand and a piece of beef jerky in the other .Brad was born on March 15th, 1949 to Betty and Elmer Johnson in Spokane, WA. Brad was quickly followed by two younger brothers who became known as Betty's three little boys. Brad graduated from Creston High School in 1967, and after high school went to Eastern Washington...
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Jack Russell Buck
October 18, 1934 - June 4, 2016
Born on October 18, 1934, died suddenly at home on June 4, 2016. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1952. He then attended WSC (Now WSU) for two years before he left college to join the Marine Corps. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and the top ranking student of his class of Marine Attack Squadron 121. He was stationed in Japan and the Philippines. After being discharged, he returned...
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Frances Marian Manke
March 19, 1922 - June 4, 2016
Frances M. Manke (94), passed away June 4, 2016 at Claire Bridge (Brookdale Assisted Living) in Spokane, Washington. Frances and her twin sister, Virginia, were born in Ritzville, Washington on March 19, 1922 to Conrad and Katie (Becker) Hein. She attended Odessa, Ritzville and Harrington grade schools and graduated from Harrington High School in 1941. Frances married Harold Manke on November...
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Patricia Sue Hoefel
November 28, 1950 - May 26, 2016
November 28, 1950 - May 26, 2016Patsy Hoefel was born in Odessa, Washington on November 28, 1950 to Harold and Emogene Hoefel. She passed away in Seattle, Washington on May 26, 2016. Patsy is survived by her sister Karen and good friends Patrick and Margie Leach and numerous cousins and friends.. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Emogene.Patsy grew up in Odessa, attended...
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Nona G. Reinbold
March 31, 1928 - May 25, 2016
AfterglowI'd like the memory of me To be a happy one.I'd like to leave an afterglowOf smilesWhen life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whisperingSoftly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing timesAnd bright sunny days.I'd like the tears of those who grieve, To dry before the sunOf happy memories that I leaveWhen life is done.
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Edwin Lyle Brigman
February 18, 1966 - May 20, 2016
Passed away May 20, 2016 at his home in Fruitland, Washington. He is survived his 3 children Amy Brigman, Kayla Brigman, and William Brigman; a grandson, Jayce Kieffer; his mother, Alvina Wood; three brothers, Jim, Ron, and Dale Brigman; and seven sisters Pat Wiles, Janell Probert, Sherry Stearns, Trudy Rieper, Terri Yehl, Bea Blackmore, and Jerilyn Spencer, along with numerous aunts, uncles,...
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Martha E. Carman
October 3, 1929 - May 20, 2016
Martha Ellen Carman (Knauft) age 86, died May 20, 2016 in Spokane, WA. Martha was a longtime resident of Davenport, WA where she and her husband, Thaine owned and operated Carman's Bakery for 27 years. Martha was born in Spokane, WA on October 3, 1929 to Frederick and Johanna Knauft. She was the youngest of ten children and graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1947. Martha is...
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Dorothy Francis Frederick
October 4, 1913 - May 12, 2016
Dorothy Francis Frederick was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1913 to Matt and Katherine Mandernach. She passed away in Odessa, Washington on May 12, 2016. Dorothy is survived by a son, Bill (Cindy) Giles, a daughter, Loretta (Tony) Weber; Two granddaughters, Toni Weber and Robin (Charles) King; Two great grandsons, CJ and Zachary. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, William...
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Yolanda Doreen Wynne
July 14, 1967 - May 7, 2016
Passed away on May 6, 2016 in Spokane, Washington. Yolanda is survived by her father, Dave Wynne; a brother, Marvin Wynne; three sisters, Myrna Wynne, Brenda Wynne, and Georgia Wynne; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother, JoAnn and one infant brother, Joseph. Yolanda was a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians. She enjoyed sports and spending time with...
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Alethea James
March 26, 1920 - May 7, 2016
Alethea James, age 96, went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2016. She is survived by one brother, Gilbert Goetz, two children, Orville James and Janice Langehough, eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.A funeral service will be held Friday, May 13, at Grace Baptist Church in Wilson Creek. Viewing will be at 12 p.m., and the service will follow at 1 p.m....
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Glenn Henry Wollweber
October 19, 1931 - May 3, 2016
Glenn Wollweber passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Glenn was born to Henry and Inez Wollweber on October 19, 1931 in Spokane, Washington and grew up on the family farm north of Reardan. He graduated from Edwall High School in 1951; he was then drafted into the Air Force from the Air National Guard and served in England. He then returned to the family farm and greatly expanded the...
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Jodi Lynn Piper
November 15, 1971 - May 1, 2016
She was born November 15, 1971 in Seattle, Washington to Larry Hosking and Sherri (Crozier) Hosking. Jodi leaves behind her beloved family, loving husband Mike Piper; amazing children Justin (23) and Emma (18); her parents, Larry and Sherri; twin brother Jason; big sister Jenni; mother and father-in-law Penny and Bob Piper, as well as a niece Makenzie (Brian) and nephew Everett. Jodi grew up...
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