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Nancy Startin, 90, longtime resident of Hooper and LaCrosse, Wash., passed away October 12, 2023, at Sacred Heart in Spokane, Wash., surrounded by her family. A Graveside Service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the LaCrosse Cemetery. A reception will follow at the LaCrosse Community Club. Nancy Ann Vining was born May 22, 1933, in Waitsburg, Washington, to Ned Ancil and Margaret Ann (Neace) Vining. She grew up in the Dayton/Waitsburg area and...
Lucinda Rae Lautenschlager passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023, at her family's home on their ranch near Endicott, Washington. She was 30 years old. Lucy was born February 6th, 1993, in Colfax, Washington, to Carl & Jodi Lautenschlager. She was their second born, after older brother Cody Lautenschlager and followed by the youngest, her sister Katy Lautenschlager. Lucy was always mischievous as a child, and loved playing and squabbling with her siblings. She was a relentless lover of the...
Thomas Lorne Davis of West Linn, Oregon, passed August 29, 2023, in Oregon City, Oregon, at the age of 31. Thomas was born at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, on September 19, 1991. He is the fifth child of Maureen Elizabeth (Mulberry) and Charles Maberry Davis. Thomas grew up in West Linn in a family of eight. He had a sense of humor and knew how to make his family laugh. His wavy hair continued to get curlier and he often sported a blonde afro hairdo. He was a member of West Linn Lutheran Chu...
Carl Mervin Ogren passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 5, 2023, in Bellevue, Washington. Carl was born in Britton, South Dakota, on September 11, 1941. Carl grew up on the Ogren family farm in Langford, South Dakota. The oldest of seven siblings, he sometimes rode a horse to a rural, one-room schoolhouse and had daily chores to do such as tending to farm animals and working in the fields. He was a proud member of 4-H and had a knack for machinery. Carl lived with a family member in...
Linda Marie Horn, age 74, of Westwood, Kansas, passed away on September 4, 2023. Linda was born May 31, 1949, in Colfax Washington to Ray and Kathleen Horn. Linda grew up in the small town of Oakesdale, Washington, where she enjoyed cheerleading, Future Farmers of America activities and was a member of the Oakesdale/Malden Order of Eastern Star. Linda graduated from Oakesdale High School in 1967. After high school graduation she attended Western Washington University and Washington State...
William Keith Zaring, 94, longtime Lacrosse, Wash., resident, passed away October 2, 2023, at the Courtyard in Colfax, Wash. Keith was born September 30, 1929, in Baker City, Ore., to Paul Rider and Effie Jane (Smithpeter) Zaring. He was raised in Lacrosse where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1947. Following graduation Keith worked for the Union Pacific Railroad (UP). It was his first job away from home and helped form his love of steam powered locomotives. Although he only...
Geraldine Ann West, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Palouse, Wash., on Friday, October 6, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born June 17,1929, in Cle Elum, Wash., to Paul and Bessie (Porter) McBride, the second of four children. Gerry graduated from Rosalia High School with the class of 1947. Her dad was a schoolteacher, so she also attended school and lived in Cle Elum, Spokane, Wilbur, Mabton, and Milan, Wash. Gerry met Lyle at a Grange Hall dance in Pine City, Wash....
Leslie Jane Neuenschwander, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away with love surrounding her on September 23, 2023, at the age of 74. She leaves behind a trail of light and love and cherished memories and moments with everyone who was in her life. Jane was born in June 22, 1949, in Pullman, Whitman County, Washington. Jane married the man of her dreams, Donald P. Neuenschwander, in 1971. They had two children, Kirby and Kandi Neuenschwander and then eventually welc...
Sherron Ann Strevy of Colfax passed away on September 28, 2023, as a result of a worsening medical state. She was with family when she passed at Whitman Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of Doyle Gordon Bryan and Martina Rosalee (Matheny) Phillips. Sherron had 10 siblings. She was born in Wapato, Washington. Sherron spent most of her childhood years in LaCrosse, Wash., where she met and married Michael Strevy in May of 1962. She was widowed in 2020 when her husband Michael passed away...
Justin James Hardgrove, 41, passed away suddenly on Sept. 3, 2023, in Dayton, Wash. He will be laid to rest next to his mother and grandparents with a graveside memorial at the Colfax Cemetery in Colfax, Washington. Justin was born in Spokane, Wash., to James and Wendy Hardgrove (Burlingame) on Oct. 12, 1981. Not one to sit idle, Justin loved the outdoors and could often be found camping, hiking, and exploring new places in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon with Tina and their family. He often made...
Carolyn Janet Ostergren went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 31st, 2023, in Portland, Ore. Hers was a life of nurturing connections: born in Missoula, Mont., in 1951 to Herb and Joyce Ostergren, youngest of three siblings; growing up in Gladstone, Ore., along the Clackamas River; graduating Class of '69 from Colfax High School in Washington; serving as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer at a migrant clinic in Woodburn, Ore., and as a dietician in New Orleans and Portland;...
Jacob Andrew Humphries passed away unexpectedly at his residence on the morning of September 14, 2023, in Pullman, Washington at the age of 22. Jacob was born on April 3, 2001, in Macon, Georgia. He was from Jones County, Georgia, where he grew up in Haddock and Gray. He went to school in Jones County and was a graduate of the class of 2019 at Jones County High School. After graduating, Jacob continued to live and work in Gray then Statesboro, Georgia for a short time before returning home. In t...
Janet Christine Langlois, 83, went to be with her Lord on September 14, 2023. Janet was born in Colfax and raised in Hay on her parent's ranch. She attended school in both Hay and LaCrosse. She lived in several areas around the state before moving to Graford, Texas, in 2021. Janet owned her own gift shop in Leavenworth and also worked in retail and office supply sales. Many knew her as the Manager of the Hallmark store in Monroe until her retirement in 2018. She was proceeded in death by her...
Charles Lee Olmstead, 91, of College Place, Wash., died at Park Manor, Sept. 14, 2023. Charles was born on July 15, 1932, to Mildred and Glen Olmstead, in Spokane, Washington. After graduating from LaCrosse, Washington High School in 1950 he joined the US Navy. Charles served during the Korean War aboard the USS Epperson. He married his wife of 68 years, Lois Ann Malby at St Joseph’s Church in LaCrosse, Wash., in 1955. They had four children. Charles worked for Albertson’s and managed the store in Walla Walla, Wash., for twenty years. Aft...
Donna Marie Meyer, a longtime resident of Chewelah, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 13, 2023, at 88 years old. Donna was born in Chewelah on October 13, 1934, to Arthur and Maude (Thompson) Salvage. Donna grew up in Chewelah, and she was quite the social butterfly in school. She loved music, voice and band, and was a cheerleader and May queen. In high school she would meet her sweetheart, Virgil Glenn Vannice. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the Army and went o...
Ann was born on June 28, 1931, in Rosalia, Wash., to Fred and Bertha Harmon. She joined older brothers Lyle and Clifford Wayne. Ann married Neil Cook on June 10th, 1947, and they made their home on the family farm in Pine City, Wash. Ann is survived by her four children: Col and Becky Cook, Rory and Debra Cook, Leanne and Bob Bafus, Alisa Cook; her husband Floyd Klinkenberg; six grandchildren: Kendra Cook, Cassie and Andrew Ladwig, Victoria and Mark Riberio, Ira and Rachel Conger, Jeff and...
Herman Ray Yates, 82, of Kamiah passed away Sunday morning, September 3, 2023. Herman was born August 19, 1941, to Kenneth and Phyllis (Cargill) Yates at the Grangeville hospital. He and his younger brother, Delbert, were raised on the family farm 12 miles south of Kamiah on the edge of the Camus Prairie just above Stites and four miles East of Winona. Herman attended all 12 years of his schooling at Kamiah graduating in 1959. In 1963, he completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in History and...
Born September 21, 1950, in Spokane, Washington, to William Carl and Gladys Sieveke, William (Bill) Louis Sieveke passed away peacefully at home Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Veradale, Washington. Throughout his childhood, Bill grew up in the home, located on the road named after his family, Sieveke Road, in Tekoa, WA. He graduated in 1968 from Tekoa High School and in 1972 he received his Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Washington State University. On July 25, 1980, Bill married...
Ann L Holbrook (Tuttle) was born May 30, 1947, in Colfax, Wash., to John and Eileen (Rosenberg)Tuttle. She passed away on August 25, 2023, in Spokane, Wash., at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was surrounded by friends and family. Ann is preceded in death by her parents and son David. She is survived by her husband Greg of Garfield, Wash., son Robert (Ike) and his wife Denise of Spokane, daughter-in-law Stacie of Moscow, Idaho, and son Kirk and his wife Quest of Garfield, Wash. Also surviving her...
Keith Adam Reeves, 46, of Pullman, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2023, in LaCrosse, Washington. A graveside service will be Monday, September 18, at noon at the Laurel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Cle Elum, Washington. Keith will be laid to rest next to his son T.J. who died in 2017. Keith was born September 29, 1976, in Vancouver, Washington to Thomas and Alice Crettol Reeves. He grew up in George, Washington. Keith moved around quite a bit during his lifetime and often made friendships...
Sandra Lee Davidson, 75, passed away on September 7, 2023, in Washtucna. Sandra was born on September 13, 1947, in Washtucna to Alexander and Alverna (Lawson) Wilhelm. She grew up in the Colfax area where she attended school before moving to LaCrosse. She married her high school sweetheart, Robert Davidson, on June 19, 1965, in Wenatchee, Wash. Together they welcomed two children. Sandy spent over 33 years working as a secretary for the McGregor Company. She was an avid sports fan, always...
Bruce F. Spencer, age 69, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in an auto accident in Tekoa, Washington. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bruce was a resident of rural Plummer, Idaho. He was born May 26, 1954, at Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Eugene Gilmore Spencer and Nyra J. Bensel. He attended local schools and was a high school graduate. Bruce worked as an independent logger all of his adult life. He had logged in northern Washington and northern Idaho, often using his horses to skid out the logs. He had also given coach r...
Robert Earl Gatherer, 70, of Tekoa, passed away August 26, 2023, at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, after a strong fight with cancer. Bob was born May 8, 1953, in Clarkston, Washington, to parents Samuel Gatherer Jr. and Lillian Gatherer. He graduated in 1971 from Clarkston Highschool. After high school, Bob graduated from Spokane Community College where he earned his aircraft mechanics license and private pilot's license. Bob married Debra Willis on December...
Loving husband, father, and brother, Fred Andrew Appel of Estill Springs, TN, passed away on August 30, 2023, after a short battle with lung cancer. Fred was born on February 8, 1943, to Donald and Edna Appel in Colfax, Washington. After Fred graduated from Colfax High School in 1961, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University. He then proceeded to earn a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering at Purdue University....
Janice McKay Feb. 10, 1938 Aug. 11, 2023 Janice Elaine McKay, 85, of Colfax, Wash., passed away August 11, 2023, at the Courtyard Assisted Living in Colfax. Janice was born February 10, 1938, in Endicott, Wash., to Clanton & Elma (Fowler) Eccles. She grew up in Hooper, Wash., on the family farm that her great-grandparents homesteaded in 1896. She attended grade school in Hooper. Janice graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1956 and was the Salutatorian. She attended Washington State College (WS...
