Art Neumayer, 88, Orofino

Art Neumayer passed away at his home in Orofino on Jan. 29, 2012. He was 88 years old.

Art was born Sept. 2, 1923, at Bonners Ferry to Alois and Natalie Neumayer. He attended school at Bonners Ferry where he became an outstanding boxer, being undefeated through his high school years. He was recruited by Gonzaga University, receiving an athletic scholarship for boxing. After attending Gonzaga for a year, Art was drafted into the Navy and served in the Pacific during World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Gonzaga, where he went on to win two Pacific Coast Championships and was chosen Outstanding Athlete in 1947. He was later inducted into the Gonzaga Hall of Fame. Art graduated from Gonzaga in the spring of 1949.

In that same year, he married his high school sweetheart, Florence 'Murphy' Jordan. They moved to Orofino that fall where he began his 38-year coaching and teaching career for the Orofino Maniacs. Art and Murph raised three children during that time.

Art is survived by his wife, Murph at their home; son, Tim, his wife, Kay, and their three children, Danna, Brandy and Casey and families, six grandchildren living in Virginia, Quin, Dylan, Allison, Jordan, Nolan and Austin and families. He is also survived by his brother, John Neumayer and wife, Donna of Lewiston; sisters, Dorothy King and Polly Parisot of Coeur d'Alene; brother, Jim Neumayer of Bonners Ferry; sister Helen Harris of Portland, OR; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Art was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip; son, Dennis; father, Alois; mother, Natalie; daughter, Patti Adams; sister, Jo Ann McNall; and brother, Gene Neumayer.

A rosary will be said on Friday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino. A funeral mass has been set for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orofino with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Orofino.

Memorials may be made to the Art Neumayer Scholarship Fund at Orofino High School., 300 Dunlap Rd., Orofino, ID 83544, (208) 476-5557.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Art Neumayer

Ronald S. Johnson, 71, born in Orofino

Ron went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at home. He was born Sept. 14, 1940, to Lepha M. and John Silas Johnson in Orofino.

He was a class of 1958 Clearwater Valley High School graduate. Shortly after high school, Ron joined the U.S. Army. He attended basic training in Fort Bragg, NC, finishing his military career as a paratrooper.

Ron lived in Kooskia for most of his life. He was a well-known and respected member of the community.

In his younger years he was involved in various road construction projects, including the new White Bird Grade. He worked in Alaska for Sealy Logging Co. He owned and operated Johnson's Trading Post on Main Street in Kooskia for several years.

Ron learned many of the Nez Perce ways throughout his life. He learned how to spear salmon at night by the light of a torch from the teachings of his Native friends.

On Nov. 27, 1997, Ron married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Violet J. Moffett. Together they traveled extensively throughout Oregon, down to New Mexico and back visiting family, friends and collectors. In September 1995 they opened Purple Feather, still on Main Street of Kooskia.

Ron enjoyed all sorts of activities with his wife and children including hunting, fishing, fireworks, picnics, going to the casino, cooking and exploring the Idaho hills. He loved to share his knowledge, his stories and was always the best for his jokes.

Ron is survived by his wife, Violet; his three sons from a previous marriage: R. Si Johnson and C. Scott (Lola) Johnson, both of Nampa, and John JJ (Kristin) Johnson of Washougal, WA; his daughter, Alita (Shane) Reed of Kooskia; daughter Laci (Tolly) Taliaferro of Seven Points, TX; son Conway (Erica) Potter of Tri-Cities, WA; grandchildren Kenny, Jawn, Riki and Miki Reed, Caitland Charley and Whitney Kaschmitter, Presley and Riley Johnson, O. Nykol and T.J Taliaferro; as well as five great-grandchildren; in-laws Deborah Simler, Wanda Dunn, Dixie Morris, Vivian (Donald) Seubert, Sharon (Juan) Saez, Charles (Peggy) Moffett and Chester (Karen) Moffett; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his sister, Daisy Fiscus; and his niece, Marcy Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston. Burial is to follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Orofino.

Photo: Ronald S. Johnson

Wayne Isaac Shriver

Wayne Isaac Shriver, 86, Orofino Wayne Isaac Shriver passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. He was born in Orofino to Ralph and Edith Shriver in 1925, the youngest of four sons. Wayne graduated from Orofino High School in 1943. He spent the summers of 1942 and 1943 working for the Forest Service on lookouts in the Clearwater National Forest. He served in the Merchant Marines in World War II. After the war, he worked for the U.S. Post Office in Orofino and was postmaster for two years. His remaining working years were spent as an electrical contractor in the Orofino area. He served on the Orofino City Council and as mayor. He also belonged to the Rotary Club of Orofino and was an early member of Orofino Celebrations, Inc. (OCI). He loved and was loved by many. Wayne married Corrie Calland in March 1947. He is survived by his wife, Corrie at their home; son, Ron and wife, Leslie Shriver of Orofino; daughter, Debbie Heebink of Spokane, WA; son, Ken of Big Lake, AK; 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Stan, Morris and Neil. Services will be at 1 p.m Saturday, Jan. 28, . at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel, 939 Michigan Ave. in Orofino. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Norma K. Hedrick, 87, Orofino Norma Kent Hedrick, a longtime resident of Orofino passed away Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at the age of 87. She was born on Feb. 2, 1924 in Ashton, ID to Norman and Leona Kent. She married Robert Thomas Hedrick on March 31, 1941. After working construction in numerous western states and farming in southeastern Idaho, Bob and Norma settle in Orofino in 1965. Norma worked at the Konkolville Motel for 27 years before retiring in 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, in 1991 and son, Donald, in 1988. She is survived by son, Keith Hedrick and wife, Renee, of Orofino; son, Dennis Hedrick, and wife, Janet, of Brush Prairie, WA; five grandchildren including, Jeremy Hedrick and Joni Hedrick of Orofino and David Hedrick of Peoria, IL; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She enjoyed her many friends and loved being around her family. But the real highlight for her was time spent with her grandkids, Jeremy and Joni. Her eyes would light up as if she was a young girl at the mere mention of their names. She also loved to watch all kinds of sports, but one that she really enjoyed was Nascar. She knew most of the drivers, their records and had one favorite driver that you better not complain about. A visitation will be held at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Orofino from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, prior to services. Funeral services will be held on 2 p.m. that day at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Orofino. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements. Photo: Norma K. Hedrick

Naomi Zella Johnson, 89, formerly of Headquarters

Naomi Zella Johnson Willis Ward, 89, of Lewiston, died Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012 at Kindred Care and Rehabilitation Center in Lewiston, of causes related to acute leukemia.

Naomi was born May 26, 1922, to Jacob and Martha Hatchett Willis in Clarksville, AR. The family moved to Oregon when she was 14 years old. After graduating from high school, she attended beauty school and became a licensed beautician. During World War II, she worked for Boeing Corp. in Seattle, WA helping in the assembly of B-17 bombers.

She married J.D. Ward Dec. 9, 1944, and they moved to Headquarters, following the war. She continued to style women's hair as well as working in the Potlatch cookhouse in Headquarters. She and J.D. moved to Lewiston in 1971 due to his health issues. Seven years after J.D.'s death, she married Mervin Johnson, who preceded her in death.

Naomi was a part of the community of mothers who helped raise the kids of Headquarters. She trusted in God and prayed for her kids and many others continually. She was a member of the House of Faith, formerly Faith Tabernacle Church. She loved fishing for steelhead with Mervin, family and friends on the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Mom is probably best known for being an encourager to those she encountered in life. She had many fond memories of her times visiting with her special friends at Wedgewood Terrace prior to moving to Kindred Care and Rehab.

She is survived by her brother, Porter Willis of Ontario, OR.; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Beth Ward of Russellville, AR; daughter Sue Moser of Lewiston; three grandchildren, Brian Pearson, Melody Ward and Robin Trafford (Ward); five great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Jimmy; six brothers, Velmey, Henry, Charley, Harvey, Austin and M.F. (Bill) Willis; three sisters, Robie, Marie and Ruth (Evans); and two grandsons, Steve and James Pearson.

A memorial service will be conducted to celebrate her home-going at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 at the House of Faith Church, 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to LOV-Life of Victory television station.

Photo: Naomi Zella Johnson

Robert Earl Thomason, Sr., 78, Orofino

Robert Earl Thomason, Sr., 78, Orofino, passed away at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino Monday, Jan. 16, 2012.

A military graveside service will be held at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery, Boise at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory of Orofino is caring for arrangements.

Alyce Ann Kessler, 72, Orofino

Alyce Ann Kessler, 72, Orofino, passed away at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston, WA, on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012.

No services are planned. Burial will take place. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Orofino is caring for arrangements.

Robert 'Bob' Henry Kottkey, 70, formerly of Orofino

Robert 'Bob' Henry Kottkey, 70, of Wallace passed away Dec. 30, 2011 at Kootenai Medical Center of Coeur d' Alene. Bob was born April 22, 1941 in Wallace. Bob was the son of Henry and Muriel (Jenkins) Kottkey.

Bob attended and graduated from the Wallace High School of Wallace in 1959. He then went on to attend the University of Idaho where he earned a degree in forestry. Bob became a Forester, making him the third generation in his family to enter the forestry field. Bob worked in California and Orofino before returning to Wallace where he continued his forestry career.

Bob was a member of the Osburn Lions Club, the Shoshone County Sportsmen's Association, and the American Society of Foresters. He loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, picking huckleberries and gardening. Bob also loved to spend time with his family, especially his nephews.

Bob is survived by his brother Steve and his wife Diana Kottkey of Clarkston, WA; and three nephews Robert Kottkey and his significant other, Barbara, Kirk and his wife, Monica Kottkey of Lewiston and Kevin and his wife, Kristy ,of Forest Grove, OR; and numerous cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, and several aunts and uncles.

Cremation was held and memorial services will be held on Thursday Jan. 12th, at 11 a.m. at the Kellogg Funeral Chapel of Kellogg with Rev. Ken Bartle officiating. There will be a reception and a gathering of family and friends at the Broken Wheel Restaurant of Kellogg following services.

The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Shoshone County Sportsmen's Association, P.O. Box 705, Wallace, Idaho 83873 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Shoshone Funeral Services and Crematory of Kellogg is entrusted with funeral arrangements. To leave an online condolence, see: http://www.shoshonefuneralservice.com/home.html.

Adella Rose Christensen, 85, Orofino

Adella Rose Christensen passed away on Dec. 31, 2011 at the family home in Orofino after a lengthy battle with chronic leukemia.

Della was born at Southwick to Glen and Alma Betts on July 7, 1926. She attended school in Southwick and graduated in 1943. She married Donald Christensen that same year.

Don and Della lived at logging camps up the North Fork of the Clearwater River and at Finke Logging Camp by Pierce before moving to Orofino. Della did books for William Cummings and for Christy Company, the log skidding carriage company that Don founded. She also worked on the Clearwater County election board for many years.

Della enjoyed her huge garden and flower beds. When not working in the garden, she was busy canning and cooking for her family and friends. She loved camping and travelling to the Washington Coast to go "clamming". She was a gracious hostess who always had a cup of coffee and delicious meal ready for her guests. She was a hard worker and dedicated friend to many.

Della is survived by her husband, Don; her daughter, Doris Christensen and husband, Greg Field of Waimanalo, HI; her son, Steve Christensen and wife, Robin of Orofino; four grandchildren, Dylan Stanfield of New York, Don Christensen II of Everett, WA, Amber Bridgewater of Parma and Jonathan Christensen of Orofino; and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Eugene Betts of Coeur d'Alene.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Phillip Petersen and the nurses of Clearwater Valley Hospital for their dedicated care of Della. A special thank you is extended to Les and P.J. Finney for their care so she was able to remain at home during her final days.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Clearwater Memorial Public Library, P.O. Box 471, Orofino, ID 83544.

Beulah I. Vrieling, 96, formerly of Orofino

Beulah Vrieling, 96, Grangeville, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2012 at the Grangeville Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Beulah was born to John and Melissa Gorst, March 30, 1915 in Jenkins, MN, one of eight children. She moved to California in 1935 and married Howard Riek in 1936. They moved to Orofino in 1944, they had three children. Robert Riek, Marilyn Krieger and Ronald Riek, who survive her along with their families. In 1973 her husband passed away.

She met George Vrieling and they were married March 2, 1976 and lived in Grangeville for 32 years before George passed away on Dec. 14, 2008.

She enjoyed fishing, going to church and all of her families. When she married George, she gained a family of five. They survive her, Helen Walker, Johanna and Orville Biggers, Bertha Arends, John and Jeanette Vrieling and George and Ruth Vrieling and many grandchildren.

A celebration of her life is being held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at the Blackmer Funeral Home in Grangeville. Burial will follow at Orofino. Memorials are suggested to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 371, Grangeville, ID 83530. Send condolences to the family to: Blackmerfuneralhome.com.

Madge L. Pea, 94

Madge Pea, 94, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Guardian Angel Homes in Lewiston.

Madge was born July 14, 1917, to Charles and Alice Cleveland at Gifford. She lived all her life in the Gifford area, graduating from Gifford High School in 1936.

She married her high school sweetheart, Earl Pea, May 24, 1936. She was a stay-at-home farm wife who cooked for harvest crew, drove truck, worked cattle and raised kids. She was very active in the community and a charter member of the Gifford Homemaker Club. She was a member of the Nez Perce County Cow Belles, Women for Agriculture, and was a 4-H leader for 12 years. Madge loved to quilt and with five other ladies in the community met every Wednesday and made hundreds of quilts.

She is survived by two daughters, Janet and Dean Held of Portland, OR, and Mary and Denny Dau of Lenore; six grandchildren, David Held of Portland, Lynrae and Tom Hubbell of Tacoma, WA, Susan and Josh Sutton of Seattle, WA, Stan Dau of Reubens, Margaret and Kim Munson of Riggins, and John Dau of Lenore; three great-grandchildren, Jessica Munson, Hannah Munson and Guthrie Sutton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; three brothers, Don, Max and Merle; and sister, Betty.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston.

The family suggests memorials be sent to Joe Thometz 4-H Scholarship Fund, Nez Perce Extension, 1239 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501.

Photo: Madge Pea

Ethel May Polillo, 83, formerly of Weippe

Ethel May Polillo passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Day, 2011. She was born February 1, 1928 in Ellensburg, WA to Alexander Spence and Ethel May Vanderkar. The family moved to Weippe where her father was a logger and her mother owned and ran the local cafe. After graduating from Weippe High School in 1946, Ethel married her high school sweetheart, Roscoe Glenn Snyder and they had two children, Kathleen and Steven. Roscoe died in 1948 and Steven died in 1950.

In 1955, Ethel married Clyde Pryor, affectionately known as Mr. Pryor by all. They were married for 12 years before Mr. Pryor passed away in 1967. Ethel was a career postal employee, working her way up from postal clerk in Weippe and Lewiston, Idaho to Postmaster in Othello, WA and Seaside, OR. The majority of her career was spent at the post office in the Richland, WA. In 1972, Ethel married Tom Polillo, also a career Postal Service employee. The two of them have lived in Kennewick, WA since 1974. In 2004, Ethel's beloved daughter Kathleen passed away unexpectedly.

As an avid gardener, Ethel displayed her passion for flowers in her beautiful garden on Canal Drive. Ethel loved spending time with the Red Hat Society ladies, solving crossword puzzles and staying in contact with her many friends and family on Facebook. She had an incredible antique doll collection which was her hobby for years. Ethel was the best wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother in the world. The family loved her advice, wisdom, stories, hugs and candor. She was truly loved by all and will be deeply missed.

Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Roscoe Snyder and Clyde Pryor, her children, Steven and Kathleen, and her brother, Al Spence.

Ethel is survived by her husband Tom, his children Rikk, Ron, Martha (David), Steve (Karla), her son-in-law, Andy Pollard (Glenna), granddaughters Rachel Lalley (Tim), Sarah Geisler (Jason), great-grandchildren Regan, Koen, Austin, her sister, Mary Ann Chapman and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held graveside in Weippe on Friday, Dec.30th, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Heart Association.

The family invites you to sign their online guestbook at www.muellersfuneralhomes.com.

Photo: Ethel May Polillo

Robert L. Wolf, 85, Dworshak Dam worker

On Dec. 24, 2011, a faithful husband, loving father and grandpa slipped away from us. He was surrounded with family and friends as he passed away peacefully at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Lewiston.

Bob was born in Peola, south of Pomeroy, WA, Feb. 21, 1926, in a little cabin on the family farm to Christopher C. and Mary Alice Wolf. He was one of 10 children. He attended Peola Grade School for two years, Holy Rosary Parochial for six years and graduated in 1943 from Pomeroy High School.

He farmed wheat, barley and cattle on his father's farm in Peola from 1943 to 1950. He served in the U.S. Navy for three years and 10 months from 1950 to 1954 as a machinist mate 2nd class, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. Bob then returned to work on the family farm for four years. In 1960 to 1963, he began work as a warehouseman on the missile bases in Spokane, WA and in Nebraska. Once again, he worked on a cattle ranch known as the Tucannon Cattle Ranch. He finally found his niche working as a warehouseman in heavy construction from 1965 to 1988. He was well known as a reliable worker they could count on to remember all the part numbers. During this time, he worked on the dams being built on the Snake River, including: Lower Granite, Lower Monumental and Little Goose. He also worked on Dworshak Dam. He retired in 1988 in Clarkston.

He married Carol Donnally Wolf on April 30, 1966. They had 45 wonderful years together. During those years he enjoyed gardening. He loved a beautiful rose garden. They never missed a bazaar and loved to take family to the sausage feeds to help raise funds for the churches. During retirement he also found joy in a daily walk with his wife, many with his grandchildren and of course the family dog. He was a man who was a friend to all and if he joked with you, you were known to be one of his favorites.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Carol Wolf; his brother, Jim Wolf of Clarkston, WA; his sister, Jeannette Fischer of Pomeroy; his stepchildren, Bill Steele and Ross West of Clarkston, and Cheryl Stumpo of Aurora, CO. He was a loving grandpa to Rebecca Lewis, Brad Steele, Gordon and Grace Stumpo, Sean and Patrick West; and three great-granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings, Joe, Wilbur, Jeanne, Mildred, Sam, Helen and Phil. There is a great Wolf family reunion in heaven as we speak.

The family would like to sincerely thank the nurses, care providers and staff at the Idaho Veteran's Home for all their loving care and good humor.

We will be celebrating Bob's life Friday with a rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m. and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., all at Holy Family Catholic Church in Clarkston. A luncheon will follow for all who would like to attend. The Rev. Root of Holy Family Catholic Church will officiate. Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to Holy Family School or a charity of one's choice.

Photo: Robert L. Wolf

Gale R. Aspelund, 63 "The most important thing in the world to me is my Lord and my family. Without honor, pride and respect for one's self and others, there is nothing." Gale R. Aspelund, 63, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was born Oct. 14, 1948, in Miles City, MT. He graduated from Lewiston High School and joined the U.S. Navy, where he served for 22 years. His parents, Myrad and Mildred Aspelund, preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Dale and Pandora of Anacortes, WA, and Dante and his partner Debbie Byram of Lewiston; his sisters, Cheryl Holbrook of Lewiston and Debbie Hislop and husband Jeff of Spirit Lake; his brother, Doug Aspelund and wife Debbie of Lenore; his beloved granddaughters, Lottie and Olive of Anacortes; his adopted granddaughters, Jessica Byram and Rebecca Cable; and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Gale was a very good man who took great pride in serving his country and for the men and women who still do. Family was very important to him and he was proud of the men his sons turned out to be. He enjoyed fishing and camping, loved to play pool and Yahtzee, and really loved to win. His smile would light up anyone's world. A viewing will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston. He will receive full honors graveside at 2 p.m. Friday at Normal Hill Cemetery. Photo: Gale R. Aspelund

Irene Isabelle Trenary, 99 ½, Kooskia

Irene Isabelle Trenary, 99 ½, of Kooskia, Idaho died early Saturday morning Dec. 17, 2011 at the Haven of Rest in Kamiah. She was born May 29, 1912, to Roy B. and Jennie Belle Duncan Weld on the farm near Chaseley, Wells Co. ND. She enjoyed all the various events that went along with growing up on their farm that her parents homesteaded in 1906. The family moved to the Kooskia area in 1928 and she graduated from Kooskia High School in 1931.

She and Claude Vale Trenary were married on Claude's 25th birthday June 22, 1935 in a unique ceremony while flying over the Lewis Clark Valley in Zimmerly's airplane. This unusual wedding location was because of Claude's infatuation with flying.

Over the years Irene and Claude made many trips in their airplane and later their motor home to various parts of the country and world.

Irene worked in all aspects of the family businesses which included the lunch counter early on and eventually she was in charge of housewares and gifts, both in the Trenary Hardware Store. In 1950 she became a licensed funeral director and served for many years with her husband in operating Trenary Funeral Home where her knowledge of and love of families in the region was of great value to both Claude and later her son, Mark, in serving the community as funeral directors.

She was a faithful member of the Kooskia Presbyterian Church where she was involved with the ladies Presbyterian Club. She spearheaded the rummage sales that they held for many years. Irene was a charter member of the ladies group in Kooskia called the Thirteen Club, which started with 13 members. Being a people person, she loved doing care packages at Christmas time and for many newlyweds. She was a very giving person and especially enjoyed giving cakes to families who had lost a dear one or when someone was ill. Irene sent thousands of birthday, sympathy, get well and wedding cards for the Presbyterian Club, as well as for herself. Irene valued her numerous friendships with many members of the Nez Perce Indian Community.

However, her primary calling was that of wife and mother in which she excelled. She was the person who kept all family ties together by her great communication skills. To a number of her nieces and nephews she was affectionately called "Aunt I".

Her husband died in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Myrtle Smith Hurd, Webster Weld, Luella Jordan Wyckoff, and Robert Weld. Surviving are her daughter Sharon White McLean, son Mark Trenary, grandsons Bryan Trenary and Lance White, step grandsons Rob and Ryan Dennison, Byron and Brett McLean and 11 great grand children as well as her nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday and from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia with a Celebration of her life following at 12 o'clock noon Thursday Dec. 22. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery at Kooskia. A covered dish luncheon will take place after the burial at the IOOF Lodge building in Kooskia. Funeral director grandson Ryan Dennison of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Trenary Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Irene Isabelle Trenary

William Eugene 'Bill" Snook, 80, Orofino

William Eugene 'Bill' Snook, 80, Orofino, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, from causes related to dementia.

Bill was born Jan. 16, 1931 in Spokane, WA, to Melvin and Lily Agnes (Redford) Snook. He was the middle child of three in the family.

His early years were spent in the logging camps around St. Maries and Priest River in north Idaho. The family moved to Orofino when he was 15 and he graduated from Orofino High School in 1949.

Bill worked in the woods with his father during his teen years. Later he joined the Air Force and spent four years serving his country. A majority of that time was in Germany. After he was discharged, he decided to attend the University of Idaho and pursue a degree in teaching. Following his college graduation, he went to the Los Angeles area of California to teach. He spent the early part of his career teaching fifth and sixth graders. Later he taught at a school for troubled teens.

He marred while in Germany and they had two children, Anola and Eugene. Following a divorce, Bill returned to Orofino and worked independently on various projects for people.

He met Bernita 'Bea' (Leavitt) Gustin in Orofino and they were married April 16, 1989 in Clarkston, WA. Her children, Kent, Denise, Tasha and Tonya, were all grown but were always helpful with projects that Bill and Bea needed done, such as getting wood.

The couple bought the Snook farm on Harmony Heights from his father and lived there for about 10 years before moving to town. Bill loved to spend time in the woods on his four-wheeler.

Bill was a long time member of Alcoholics Anonymous and tried to help others through the struggles he had experienced. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the Ponderosa and all over town when he met them. He also loved playing Santa Claus.

He spent several years as a trustee of Joint School District #171 and was an advocate for the children and their needs.

In his later years, he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Eugene.

He is survived by his wife, Bernita 'Bea', Orofino; two sisters, Evelyn Olsen, Orofino and Mary Lou Dion, Coeur d'Alene; his daughter, Anola and her husband, Rick Bunting of Vista, CA; Bea's children, Kent Gustin of Clarkston, Denise Gustin of Clarkston, Tasha Snyder of Willowa, OR, and Tonya Doughty of Cottage Grove, OR; grandchildren, Nicole and Kristen; step grandchildren, Rickie, Jared, Amy, Stevie, Lynn, Adam, Jeremy, Jason, Jeffery, Juliann, Gary and JaRae. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be a viewing from 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Orofino Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. He will be buried Monday in Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Clearwater Humane Society, P.O. Box 2063, Orofino, ID 83544.

A special thanks to A Compassionate Care and all the caregivers who have helped so faithfully care for Bill during his illness.

Photo: William Eugene 'Bill" Snook

Wanda June Keeney Grim Stephens Stevic, 87, Orofino Wanda J. Keeney passed Dec. 6, 2011 at Brookside Landing in Orofino. She was born Dec. 7, 1923 to Alonzo and Clara Keeney in Wahpeton, ND. She graduated from Fargo High School, Fargo, ND on Jan. 10, 1942. Wanda then graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder CO. After 10 years of service she retired from the Air Force Accounting and Finance Center in Denver, CO. She stayed and worked in Denver as an office manager for a certified public accountant for 20 years. She was a Baptist for many years and then upon her remarriage to Marion Stephens became an Episcopalian. She was a devout member of St. Paul's Anglican Church in Midland, TX. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Alonzo and Clara Keeney of Fargo, ND; her first husband, David Grim; daughter, Shelly Grim of Denver, CO; sister, Leora Scheid of Dent, MN.; brother, Harold Keeney of Sacramento, CA; second husband, Marion D. Stephens and third husband, William Stevic of Odessa, TX. Wanda is survived by her son, Steven and wife, Chris Grim of Orofino; granddaughter, Sheri and husband, Jim Kondo of Dallas, TX ; three great-grandchildren; Austin, Gavin and Makalin Kondo of Dallas, TX; step-daughter, Virginia Stephens and husband, Kirk Lansdale of Denver, CO. In respect for her wishes, cremation will take place and no services are planned. Pine Hill Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements. Photo: Wanda June Keeney Grim Stephens Stevic

Wanda June Keeney Grim Stephens Stevic, 87, Orofino

Wanda June Keeney Grim Stephens Stevic, 87, Orofino, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Brookside Landing Retirement Community in Orofino.

At her request, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Murray Don Anderson, 83, Orofino

Murray Don Anderson passed away Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011 at his home after a lengthy struggle following surgery.

He was born July 20, 1928 to Oliver and Alma Anderson at Grand Marais, MN.

After spending his youth attending school and fishing, not necessarily in that order, in 1949 he joined the U.S. Air Force, served in Okinawa and was honorably discharged in 1952.

On Sept. 6, 1958, he married the love his life, Lindyce Nivala Anderson. They lived in Grand Marais until moving to Orofino in 1970. In 1972, they started A & B Electric, Inc. and in 1984 they sold the retail business, but he continued working in the commercial refrigeration and heating and a/c field until his retirement in 1990.

He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. He spent many hours at the river with his four-legged friend, Sassie.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years; son, Daniel; daughter-in-law, Carol; and grandson, Eric, all of Orofino; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his sibling: Guyal, Jim, Joyce, Doris, Ione, Judy and Evelyn Claire.

A celebration of his life will be held on Dec. 4 from 1-4 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 330 Michigan Ave. in Orofino. Burial will be at a later date in Grand Marais, MN.

Memorials may be sent to the Orofino Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 1317, Orofino, ID 83544.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Murray Don Anderson

Crystal Dawn Hixson, 24, Orofino, passed away Monday, Nov. 21, 2011.

A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 2 p.m. at the Orofino Tabernacle Church in Orofino. A potluck will follow.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Cleo Altmiller, 55, Lenore Cleo Altmiller, 55, of Lenore, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. In remembrance of a very dear mother, daughter, sister and friend, Cleo is now in her happy place enjoying her life just as she did here on earth. No words can express what she meant to all. Her smiling face and tender personality is called beauty. She will be missed. To celebrate her life, please join us at the VFW on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 3 p.m. A potluck will be held afterwards, so please bring a dish to share along with your memories. Photo: Cleo Altmiller

Bonnie Jean Delaney, 89, born in Peck Bonnie Jean Delaney, 89, Spokane, WA, passed away Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 at Fairwood Retirement Community and Assisted Living in Spokane. She was born March 13, 1922 to Heram and Martha McCollister in Peck. A visitation will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, from 9-10 a.m. at the Orofino Tabernacle Church in Orofino with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements. Photo: Bonnie Jean Delaney

John Jacob Tierney, 100, coach at Weippe

John J. Tierney, a former superintendent and high school coach, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at the age of 100. He was born April 11, 1911, to William and Louise Tierney at Thorncreek, near Genesee. He attended Lower Thorncreek Grade School and graduated from Genesee High School in 1929. He later attended the University of Idaho, graduating with an education degree in 1936.

John taught and coached at Cambridge High School during 1936-37. From the fall of 1937 to 1941, he coached and taught at Ferdinand High School. He became head basketball coach and teacher at Grangeville High School in the fall of 1941. Later that fall, he was hired as superintendent and coach at Gifford High School. While at Gifford, he met grade school teacher Sylvia Kirkpatrick of Reubens. They were married Nov. 25, 1942.

Tierney was superintendent and coach at Weippe until 1950. In the spring of 1950, he resigned and moved to Lewiston, where he and Sylvia operated Tierney Grocery on Thain Road in the Orchards for six years. They then operated the Tierney IGA Foodliner for another 18 years before selling the business and retiring in 1973. John was an avid sports fan. While attending the University of Idaho, he worked at the college sports desk and created a column called "Tierney Tips" - which attempted to predict sporting results.

Tierney loved to bowl. He starting bowling at Orchard Lanes and formed his own league. Later, he became secretary-treasurer of the senior bowling league at the Imperial Bowl. He resigned in 2000 after 21 years of service.

During the 1940s, John and his brother Richard operated a traveling roller skating rink. They set up in the many gyms and dance halls in northern Idaho and eastern Washington, moving to a different location each day.

John is survived by his wife, Sylvia; sons, Ron of Lincoln City and Lannie of Portland; daughter, Karen Gailey and husband, Doug, of Boise; brother, Richard of Lewiston; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sisters Mary Moehrle, Teresa Kuhn, Mabel Schlueter, Margaret Fleiger, Louise Moehrle and Evelyn Reisenauer; and brothers, William and Edward.

Rosary service will be recited at 10 a.m. Tuesday at All Saints Catholic Parish at St. Stanislaus Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 followed by burial at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston.

An online guest book is available at www.vassar-rawls.com.

The family requests that any memorial be made to the choice of the donor.

Photo: John Jacob Tierney

Danielle E. Chilberg, 67

Danielle Elaine Granger Chilberg passed away quietly Nov. 18, 2011, after a long illness, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, from complications from small-cell lung cancer and more recent brain cancer, with her loving husband at her bedside.

She was born to John Merle Granger and Grace Lund Granger Oct. 1, 1944, at the Grace Hospital in Detroit. She was raised in the Los Angeles area, Bellflower, CA and settled in Kendrick after her marriage to Duane Chilberg, a longtime wheat and cattle rancher on Cedar Ridge.

She was employed for many years at San Juan County Bank as a loan officer in Friday Harbor, WA; employed many years with Boeing working in planning at the Seattle, WA facility; and more recently in medical insurance billing in Orofino, for two different offices before her illness.

She is survived by her husband, Duane, at the family home; her sister, Marilyn Granger Willick, of Redding, CA; her children, Ray Burdick of Moscow, Theresa Burdick Parker and husband, Bill Parke,r of Juliaetta, and Marie Burdick Avalon of Albuquerque, NM; stepdaughter, Yvonne Newberry of Moscow; six grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.

You are finally at peace with our Lord in heaven our beloved Dani FOREVER and ALWAYS. You will definitely be missed by all who knew you well.

The family wishes to thank Dani's dear friend Janice Van Hook for her loving care and support at the hospital, the caring staff at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Carondelet House and Dr. Drakes.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Kendrick Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Marvin Preussler officiating.

Memorials may be made to Carondelet House- SJ Foundation, P.O. Box 816, Lewiston, ID 83501; or JK Ambulance Fund, P.O. Box 182, Kendrick, ID 83537.

Photo: Danielle E. Chilberg

Aretha Harvey Chilton, 98, Orofino

Aretha Harvey Chilton, born April 8, 1913, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011. She was the second of seven children born to Ora J. and Lillie Martin Harvey at Harrisburg. She attended the rural school there through the seventh grade. The family moved to Kamiah where she graduated from high school in 1930. Aretha attended the University of Idaho where she earned a degree in education. She went on to teach at rural schools for 10 years in Winona, Harmony Heights and Greer. In 1935 she moved with the family to Orofino.

Aretha married Lee Chilton on Aug. 12, 1939. They continued to live in the Orofino area where they raised their family of three children. As her family grew, she became very active in their activities. She was a leader for Camp Fire Girls, a leader for 4-H groups, den mother for Cub Scout groups and little league baseball coach.

Aretha did substitute teaching in the Orofino school system for several years. She served as Orofino city librarian from 1959 to 1961. She then accepted the personnel assistant position for the Forest Service with the Clearwater National Forest. After her retirement in 1975, she and Lee traveled throughout the lower 48 states, Alaska and Canada.

Aretha kept very busy with her numerous hobbies. She taught herself to do pine needle basket work, lapidary work, wood carving, needlework, quilt making, gardening, card making and wood work.

After Lee's death in 1985, she devoted much of her time to doing volunteer work for Hospice, her church, RSVP, the hospital auxiliary, the Board of Community Guardians and as service officer for the Retired Federal Employees for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; her parents; brothers, George and Harry, and two sisters, Bessie Harvey and Lorene Secrest.

Aretha is survived by daughter, Kay Jacobs of Lewiston; daughter Carol of Post Falls; and son, Richard of Oregon City, OR. She is also survived by her brother, Omer Harvey of Lewiston; brother, Finas Harvey of Boise; sister, Ernestine Ball Northcutt of LaGrande, OR; plus many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family requests that donations be made to the Senior Center of Orofino, P.O. Box 93, Orofino, ID 83544, in lieu of flowers.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Orofino Tabernacle Church in Orofino. A memorial service will follow at the same location at 1 p.m.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Aretha Harvey Chilton

Aretha L. Harvey Chilton, 98, Orofino

Aretha L. Harvey Chilton, 98, Orofino, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Orofino Tabernacle Church in Orofino. A memorial service will follow at the same location at 1 p.m.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Charles 'Bud' William Pedersen, 78, WHS graduate

Charles Pedersen passed away Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011, after a long and brave battle with cancer, with his two sons, Redgey and Guy, and family by his side.

Bud was born March 24, 1933, in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Weippe High School. He was in the National Guard and was a Korean War veteran. Bud worked at the Potlatch Mill for 42 years before and after his military service until his retirement from Potlatch.

Bud was an avid race car fan; his two favorite drivers were A.J. Foyt and Kyle Busch. He also spent a great deal of time at the Banana Belt Speedway in Lewiston and raced go-carts in Spokane with the World of Outlaws. He loved motorcycles and cars; he bought and sold many makes and models and there was always a car or motorcycle that he just had to have!

Bud was married to Dorothy Solom and had two sons, Redgey and Guy. They later divorced. He married Lois Sunberg and together raised his two boys.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Pedersen and Lois Eastman; and his biological father, Oswald (Oz) Johnston. He leaves behind his brothers, Gary Pedersen and Conrad Pedersen; sister. Alma Faye; sons, Redgey and Guy Pedersen; grandsons Jesse and Greg; granddaughter Kelly; and great-grandson Dylan Pedersen.

We greatly appreciate all the help and wonderful people from St. Joseph Hospice and ask that any contributions be sent to St. Joseph Hospice.

There will be a celebration of life at noon Sunday at Rowdy's Steak House. Bring your best stories and share. God Bless - the Pedersens.

Photo: Charles 'Bud' William Pedersen

Norman J. Olson, 49, Orofino

Norman J. Olson, 49, Orofino, passed away at his home in Orofino Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011.

Memorial services are pending. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory are caring for arrangements.

Mary Louise Litchfield, 91

Mary Louise Litchfield, 91, passed away Sunday Nov. 6, 2011, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston, WA, from complications of a hip fracture.

Mary was born April 30, 1920, to Erastas Clifford Aplington and Mary Sophia Oliver, in Clarkston.

She married Charles Nelson Litchfield Jr. just four days after graduating from Clarkston High School. They eloped and were married in Bonners Ferry June 1, 1938. They were happily married until his death in 1973. They raised five children and lived on Warner Avenue in the Lewiston Orchards until 1978. For several years she worked as a nurse's aide for a convalescent center in the Orchards, earning enough income to put several of her children through school. She moved to Yakima in 1978 to be near one of her sons and lived there for 33 years.

Mary worked at the S.D.A. Community Services in various capacities since 1957, both in Lewiston and also in Yakima. She helped make thousands of quilts over the years to donate to those who needed them. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed reading - especially scripture.

She was a great mother, very gracious, always helping others and putting others ahead of herself. We will miss her dearly.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Lana Lee and Joe Decicio and children of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Barbara and Ransom Bentley of Ahsahka; sons Steve and Colette Litchfield of Yakima, and Doug and June Litchfield of Lewiston; sister Lucille Hogan of Sparks, Nev.; grandchildren Cliff Decicio, Frank Decicio, Rick Decicio, Randy Decicio, Dan and Beth Litchfield, Robert Butler, Louise and Brian Hofer, Marc Litchfield, Elena Litchfield and Lacie Bentley; great-grandchildren Jeromy Decicio, Aaron Decicio, Jolana Decicio, Jared Litchfield, Tiffany Kite, McKayla Butler, Justin Wiese, Chelsia Weise and Samuel Hoefer; and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Nelson Litchfield Jr., daughter Nancy Jean Wigant, and sisters Vivian Nichols and Nadine Bertran.

At the request of Mary and her family there will be no services. Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is handling arrangements.

Photo: Mary Louise Litchfield

Norma Ruth Pettengill, 78, Peck

Norma Ruth Pettengill, 78, Peck, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2011 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is caring for arrangements.

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