Willis (Woody) Laverne Thornton, 83

Willis (Woody) Laverne Thornton passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston of complications from pneumonia.

He was born Aug. 21, 1924, to Jesse and Hazel (Craig) Thornton, at the family home in Southwick. He attended Leland School and Southwick High School, leaving school in the 10th grade to drive truck.

He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater, achieving the rank of seaman first class.

He and Arleen A. Johann were married Nov. 14, 1946, at St. Mary's Church in Moscow.

Willis worked construction for Latah County Road District in Moscow from 1946 to 1962. He drove chip truck for Zirbel in Lewiston, as well as working construction for DeAtley, Konen and Steelman-Duff, before working for Hanford in the Tri-Cities of Washington. He retired from Hanford in 1981. He was a lifelong member of the Teamsters Union.

After retiring, he enjoyed golfing at Quail Ridge and Bryden Canyon golf courses as well as playing pool at the community center. He also enjoyed the time he spent at A & W in the Lewiston Center Mall, drinking coffee with his buddies and "shooting the breeze."

Willis is survived by his wife, Arleen A. Thornton of Lewiston; two sons, Douglas R. Thornton of Clarkston, WA and David L. Thornton and wife Crystal of Spokane, WA; two daughters, Alaina M. Koster of Salem, OR, and Lorna A. Biggers and husband David of Lewiston; grandsons, Ryan J. Thornton and wife Kim of Clarkston, Tad N. Thornton and wife Heidi of Lewiston, Cole M. Tunnicliff of Salem, Ben D. Thornton of Missoula, MT, Tyler J. Biggers of Moscow; granddaughters, Lindsey Rae Tunnicliff of Salem, and Ashley N. Biggers of Lewiston; siblings Harvey Thornton and wife Betty of Auburn, CA, Delores Williams of Richland, WA, Dorothy Medalen and husband Al of Orofino, Boyd Thornton and wife Alene of Salem, and Keith Thornton and wife Judy of Lewiston; great-grandchildren, Taylor Thornton, Tia Thornton, Deon Thornton, Dallon Thornton, Madeline Thornton and Riley Haase; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Daniel W. Thornton; and two brothers, Wayne Thornton and Ray Thornton.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston, with the Rev. Steve Taulbee officiating. Burial will follow at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Photo: Willis "Woody" Lavern Thornton (Photo courtesy of Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home)

Lois Mae Larson, 87, Weippe

Lois Mae Larson, 87, died on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Clearwater Valley Hospital.

She was the daughter of George and Anita Robinson Colbert. Lois was born in Victor, CO on June 16, 1921. She attended schools in Wyoming and Idaho.

She married George Montague on Sept. 8, 1935 and was divorced in 1951. She worked as a welder in the shipyards in Vancouver, WA during 1942 to 1943. She then married Frank Melvin Van Buren on Dec. 24, 1953 and he died on March 6, 1983. During 1969 to 1971, Lois worked in a potato plant in Twin Falls. After moving to Shelley, she worked from 1972 to 1981 in Frenches Potato Plant.

Lois married Joe Larson Sept. 4, 1985 and they worked together on their farm in Weippe.

Lois was treasurer of the Weippe Cemetery from 1985 until her death. She loved camping, fishing, hunting, gardening and baking. She enjoyed picking huckleberries, black berries or any other wild fruits. Farming with her husband Joe was a delight.

Lois is survived by her husband, Joe Larson of Weippe; three sons, Albert Montague of Hartsville, SC, Frank and Sharon Van Buren of Weippe, and Stan and Char Van Buren of Blackfoot; two daughters, Rose and Lonnie Wilde of Idaho Falls and Anita and Frank Bonoz of Clarskanie, OR; four step sons, Mike and Sharon Larson, Frankie and Susie Larson, Ronnie and Terry Larson, all of Weippe and Larry Larson of Lewiston. She also has 29 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George and Anita Colbert; husband, Frank Van Buren Sr.; grandson, John Wilcox; son Monty Montague; daughter, Betty Roberts; and five brothers, Fred, Howard, Harold, Milo and Floyd Colbert.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 18 at 10 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and burial will follow at Kamiah City Cemetery, Kamiah.

Freda Maxine Howlett, 99, Orofino

Freda Maxine Howlett, 99, Orofino, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Clearwater Valley Hospital.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Almira V. Criss, 73, Orofino

Almira V. Criss, 73, Orofino, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Clearwater Valley Hospital.

Arrangements are pending at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home and Crematory, Lewiston.

Helen M Ulrich, 86, formerly of Orofino

Helen Mary (Nana) Ulrich died Thursday, July 10, 2008, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow.

She was born June 25, 1922, the oldest child of C.F. and Pearle Button Shawley, on Ford Creek in Orofino. The family moved many times before they finally moved to Lewiston in 1935. She met her future husband there. She graduated from Lewiston High School in 1940.

In Orofino, on Nov. 18, 1940, she and Edwin Ulrich were married. They also settled in Lewiston, where they subsequently raised their four children. Because of Ed's job, they moved to Nezperce in 1962, where Helen became the deputy assessor. They then returned to Lewiston in 1969 and she again worked for the Lewiston School District. In 1970, they moved to Moscow where they lived for several years. Helen worked for Dormitory Food Services at the University of Idaho where she retired in 1984. Ed retired from teaching in 1985.

They finally had time for children, grandchildren and other family. They also traveled - Spain, France, Peru, to name a few places. She also traveled with her sister, Cindy ,to do genealogical research, visiting new cousins and old friends.

Ed and Helen were founding members of the Lewiston Orchards United Methodist Church. She was an Eastern Star, 4-H leader, Bluebird leader, Cub Scout den mother, as well as other activities too numerous to mention. She also enjoyed needlecrafts and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Bob and Bill; sisters, Carol and Cindy; her husband, Ed; daughter-in-law, Esther; son, Gary; and grandson, Michael Ulrich.

She is survived by two sons, Craig (Beverley) Ulrich of Hanapepe, HI, Dennis (Marilyn) Ulrich of Dallas, OR; daughter, Wendy (Boyce) Mitchell of Moscow; one grandson, John Ulrich of Medford, OR; three granddaughters, Michelle Ulrich of California, Jessica Ulrich of Salem, OR, Sarah Mitchell of Coeur d'Alene; one great-grandson, Aiden Butterfield of Coeur d'Alene; brothers-in-law, Carman (Carol) Ulrich of Lewiston, Hank Hardon of Tacoma, WA; sisters-in-law, Nete (Bob) Freeman of Oregon, Sally Shawley of Orofino, Joyce Shawley of Kamiah; and many nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. Mountain View Funeral Home, Lewiston, is in charge of arrangements.

The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations may be made to: Children's Hospital and Medical Center, 4800 Sandpoint Way N.E., Seattle, WA 98105; or to the charity of choice.

Photo: Helen M. Ulrich (Photo courtesy of Mountain View Funeral Home)

Richard D. Ball, 81

Richard Dean Ball passed away Friday, July 4, 2008, of causes related to age.

He was born at Orofino on Nov. 11, 1926, to Zelma Kaufman and Les Ball.

He graduated from Clarkston High School. He attended classes at "Tiger Tech," his name for Lewis-Clark State College.

Richard served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was married to Bonnie Herman, Gloria Hazeltine, Betty Blankenship and Mildred Jenkins. These marriages ended in divorce.

He worked logging and various other jobs prior to starting at Speers Cartridge Works in 1953. He stayed with them through the changes to CCI, Omark and finally Blount, when he retired in 1989 after 36 years with the company.

Richard enjoyed numerous outdoor activities and sharing them with others. Reminiscing and visiting with friends and family was a daily activity.

Survivors include three daughters, Betty Beitlich of Clarkston, WA, Debra Ball of Milton Freewater, OR, and Terri Weibert of Craigmont; four sons, Kirt Andrews of Grass Valley, CA, Kim Andrews of Clarkston, Jerry Ball of Orleans, IN, and Rick Ball of Clarkston; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Larry and Lavern Ball; a brother, Eugene Ball; and a sister, Phillis Ball.

A memorial service was conducted Thursday at the Moose Lodge in Clarkston.

Marvin Howell, 84, formerly of Orofino

C. Marvin Howell of Moscow went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2008 at Avalon Care Center in Pullman, WA. He was 84 years of age.

Marvin was born at home at Avon on Feb. 7, 1924 to Ralph and Edith Grimes Howell. He grew up and went to school at Avon and graduated from high school at Deary. On the same day he graduated (May 15, 1942), he was married to Arlene Swecker in Moscow.

They moved to Spokane, WA where he worked at a creamery for a time before returning to Deary where he worked in the logging industry. Marvin then went to work for Washburn-Wilson Seed Company in Moscow and was hired away from there to work for farmers in the Pullman area. He then went to work for Inland Motor Freight (later known as Garrett Freight Lines) driving truck and was later the dock foreman.

Following that, he went to work for the Latah County Road Department for several years as a heavy equipment operator. He then worked for United Paving in Pullman for a short time. Later he moved to Orofino, where he worked for the Idaho State Highway Department for 20 years prior to his retirement. Marvin enjoyed working with his hands. While in Orofino, he restored several older homes into cozy living units.

Their retirement home was in Rathdrum and they lived there for 19 years before returning to Moscow three years ago. Wherever they lived, they made many friends and Marvin always made sure that his neighbors had their lawns mowed and snow plowed.

During the early 1960s, Marvin and Arlene were 4-H leaders. He enjoyed woodworking and made each of his children many special items, including a grandmother clock. Marvin also enjoyed gardening and camping and was an avid Western book reader, especially Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour and Janette Oke.

Because of Marvin's confession of faith in Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday 2006, family and friends are looking forward to seeing him in heaven.

Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Arlene, now living at Bishop Place in Pullman; his daughters and sons-in law, Marva and Jay McCoy of Moscow, Cheryl and Gary Cass of Virginia, and Melody and Chuck Sloppy of Spokane, his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Linda Howell of Minnesota, as well as his brother, Lyle Howell and his wife Jamie of Viola. Marvin is also survived by nine grandchildren, Gregg McCoy, Tim McCoy, Matt Howell, Mark Howell, Daniel Howell, Cazzie Graedlier, Tami Tomko, Brian Cass, Aaron Cass, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

There will be a viewing at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow on Sunday, July 13, from noon until 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Monday, July 14, at the funeral home at 10 a.m. with his son-in-law, Jay McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at the Avon Cemetery, and a luncheon will be held at the Paradise Hills Church of God, 510 Northwood Drive in Moscow.

The family suggests memorials be made to Gideons International, Palouse Hills Camp, PO Box 8553, Moscow, ID 83843, or to the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Short's Funeral Chapel and online condolences may be sent to shortsfuneralchapel.net.

Photo: C. Marvin Howell (Photo courtesy of Short's Funeral Chapel)

Wesley Lee Sinclair, 72, Lenore

Wesley Lee Sinclair, 72, Lenore passed away Friday, July 4, 2008.

Mr. Sinclair was born Dec. 23, 1935 in Orofino and lived in Idaho his whole life.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine O. Sinclair.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn at the family home; a son, Vernie Sinclair (wife Jeri) of Weippe; two daughters, Teresa Ulery (husband Douglas) of Orofino and Penny Mowery (husband Brian) of Weippe; grandchildren, Daniel Ulery, Christine Mowery and Andrew Mowery.

Mr. Sinclair was proud to serve in the United State Navy for four years. After his service to the Navy, he worked as a scaler for Kamiah Mills and Craigmont Lumber. Later he worked as an assessor for Clearwater County.

Wes was also an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the Weippe/Pierce area and a member of the Weippe Odd Fellows Lodge. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who will be sorely missed by his family, many friends and neighbors.

Graveside services will be held Friday, July 11, at the Weippe Cemetery with reception following at the Weippe Odd Fellows Hall.

Any donations can be given to the Timberline EMTs or the Veterans hospital in Lewiston.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Photo: Wesley Lee Sinclair

Bert Sundstrom, 86, formerly of Pierce

Bert H. Sundstrom, a life-long area resident, died Saturday morning, June 28, 2008 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 86.

Bert was born March 23, 1922 at Deary to Henning and Vera Halen Sundstrom. He attended a country school on Texas Ridge and graduated from Deary High School. Bert and his high school sweetheart, Reatha Alber, were married on Aug. 21, 1942 in Moscow. They then purchased the Alber farm from her parents and lived there until 1965.

Bert then went to work full time logging as a landing sawyer and operating a road grater. After a year in Pierce and Bovill, Bert and Reatha bought their place on the edge of Deary where they have lived since.

Bert enjoyed having coffee with the guys downtown and will especially be remembered for always tinkering and puttering in his garage or shop and not only teaching his children but also his grandchildren the necessary life skills.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Bert's caregiver and friend, Phyllis Manni for her dedication the past four years.

Reatha preceded Bert in death last November. Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Howard Holt of Bovill, and his son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Linda Sundstrom of Troy, his "favorite granddaughter", Christy Sundstrom and his "favorite grandson", Scott Sundstrom and his beloved dog Snoopy. In addition to his wife, Bert was also preceded in death by his sisters, Evangeline Flanik and Vivian Pierce Wescott and his brother, Alvin Sundstrom.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow with Pastor Matt Hallson officiating. A covered dish dinner will follow at the Deary Community Hall and a private inurnment will be at the Pine Crest Cemetery in Deary.

The family suggests memorials be made to the Deary Community Center or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be sent to shortsfuneralchapel.net.

Photo: Bert Sundstrom (Photo courtesy of Short Funeral Chapel)

Ernestine M. Berg, 84

Ernestine M. Berg, a former Lewiston resident, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at her home in Prescott, WA.

Ernestine was born April 6, 1924, in Leland, to Denzil and Marie Kuykendall. She graduated from Southwick High School in 1941, and worked during World War II at Galina Spokane Air Depot, repairing airplanes.

Ernestine married Kenneth Bonser on Feb. 16, 1946. The moved to Detroit and lived there until 1956. They then returned to Lewiston and divorced shortly thereafter.

She worked as a bookkeeper for Sears and Presnell, Fairley and Gage, a certified public accounting firm in Lewiston, until 1973.

Ernestine married Richard Berg on Dec. 16, 1972, and moved to Ayer, WA, later moving to Prescott.

She was happiest when she was spending time with her family and playing with her grandkids. She loved reading books, putting together jigsaw puzzles, doing crossword puzzles and playing games on her computer. She was an avid housekeeper and a great cook. Her family and friends knew her as Ernie. She was loved by all who knew her.

Ernie is survived by her husband, Richard; her three sons and their wives, James and Susan Bonser of Yakima, WA, Keith and Paula Bonser of West Richland, WA and LT Scott and Lisa Bonser of Chula Vista, CA; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; as well as her three brothers and their wives, Gene and Margaret Kuykendall of Lewiston, Herm and Jo Mary Kuykendall of Peck, and Jerry and Carol Kuykendall of Weston, OR; as well as two stepsons and stepdaughters.

Funeral and memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at Mountain View Funeral Home, 3521 Seventh St., Lewiston.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to: Prescott Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Kathy Curtis, 401 May St., Prescott, WA 99348; or the Prescott Volunteer Fire Department.

Photo: Ernestine M. Berg (Photo courtesy of Mountain View Funeral Home)

Richard W. Jain, 74, formerly of Lenore

Richard W. (Dick) Jain of Lapwai passed away Saturday morning, June 21, 2008, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston, WA. He had been in declining health for several weeks.

He was born Nov. 27, 1933, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA the youngest child of Ben and Agnes (Magee) Jain of Genesee. Shortly before his birth his mother took the train to the hospital where she had previously been a nurse.

He grew up near Lenore and attended grade school at Agatha. His family later moved to the edge of Lapwai where he was active in FFA, graduating from high school in 1951. He attended the University of Idaho at Moscow.

He was drafted into the United States Army, serving his country from 1953-1955. He was the Army Rifle Division Champion of Fort Sill, OK, in 1953.

He worked as a cowboy in the Salmon River country and also the Judith Basin in Montana. He won the bareback event at the Riggins Rodeo in 1956.

Jan. 22, 1963, he married Marilyn Monroe of Culdesac. They briefly made their home on Garden Gulch until settling on the bottom of Tom Beall, now White Road, for the remainder of their lives. They were married 44 years.

Together they enjoyed raising a garden he loved to share. He and his wife were avid spectators of their son and grandsons' sporting events. They rarely missed a Mariners baseball or Gonzaga basketball game on television. He was an excellent shot and bird hunter. When his children were younger he helped them with their 4-H animals and horses. He liked to keep a few cows and was an accomplished fence builder.

He worked as a butcher at Meats Inc., Skow's, Stilson's and YJ Meats. He also worked at PFI, Gem State Lumber and Baker Truck Lines.

He was very well read and interested in a wide variety of subjects, especially local history. He was an excellent storyteller and a sincere listener. He had a wonderful ability to remember people's names. He was active in his church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lapwai.

His retirement years were spent doing the daily crossword puzzle, playing card games, bowling on a league, visiting family and friends and helping his wife through her long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn, in July 2007; sister, Carol Collier and brother, Walter Jain, both of Lewiston.

He is survived by his children: daughter, Loris and her husband Shann Profitt, their three sons, Dylan Profitt and his wife Jenna, their son Micah and a daughter to be born, Ava Grace, all of Evans, CO, Joel Profitt of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Micah Profitt of Lewiston; and his son, Ryan Jain of McCall. He is also survived by his many friends and beloved extended family.

A funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 28, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Lapwai. Burial was at the Genesee City Cemetery.

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Photo: Richard W. Jain

Richard Ivan Ross, 59, Weippe

Richard Irvin Ross, 59 of Weippe died May 26, 2008 in a tragic drowning accident in the Clearwater River near Orofino.

Richard Irvin Ross was born in Redding, CA, Feb. 4, 1949 to Irvin & Frances (Felch) Ross. He enlisted in the Army in 1969 and served with honors during Vietnam attainting the rank of SP4. He settled in Weippe and was a mill worker for both Potlatch and most recently Empire Lumber.

Richard Ross married Sherry Ann Ross Dec. 31, 1999 and they settled in Weippe. Richard was an avid outdoorsman and was a member of the ATV Club and the American's Hunting Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Frances Ross.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry Ann Ross of Weippe; step-daughter, Melissa Ann Lambert of Weippe; step-granddaughter, Kaytea Ann Lambert; sister, Betsy Desmond of Oak Run, CA; uncles: William (Bud) Ross of Jamestown, CA and Frank Felch of Redding, CA; aunts: Gladys Couch of Chico, CA, Hattie Bawcom of Wilton, CA, Helen Gebauer and Alice Eason both of Palo Cedro, CA, Letty King of Sun Valley, NV; aunt & uncle Louise & Donald Cox of Missoula, MT; nieces, Heather Desmond of Hayward, CA and Holly Wilson of Santa Clara, CA and 36 cousins.

A memorial service for Richard Irvin Ross will be held at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel, Orofino on Thursday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Peggy Ann Bryant, 73, Orofino

Peggy Ann Bryant, 73, of Orofino, died June 15, 2008 in Fredericksburg, VA from complications of pneumonia.

Peggy was born Feb. 16, 1935 in Marsing to Ferman & Elva (Sayers) Webb. She was raised in the Nampa area and graduated from Nampa High School in 1953. Peggy went to the University of Idaho and graduated June 9, 1957 with a B.S. in Home Economics Education. She met and then married Melvin Earl Bryant in Nampa June 13, 1957. While Melvin was in the U.S. Marines, they lived in Virginia and California. In 1959 they moved to Kamiah then later to Orofino.

Peggy taught high school Home Economics for 33 years retiring in 1995. She was well loved and will be missed greatly by family and friends.

Peggy was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star and the PEO, she was also a board member of Clearwater County Library. She loved quilt making.

Peggy is survived by her loving husband Melvin E. Bryant of Orofino; daughter Joanne and Ron Moulton of Lewiston; sister, Patty and Gordon Tiegs of Nampa; granddaughters: Sara and Ken Gulnard of Troy, MT; grandson; Chris Johnson of Billings, MT; grandson Michael Johnson of Orofino; granddaughter, Kelley Moulton of Lewiston; grandson Rawley Moulton of Lewiston; great-granddaughter, Laura Guinard of Troy, MT; great-grandson, Trevor Guinard of Troy, MT and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ferman & Elva Webb, daughter, Laura Bryant Johnson and in-laws Roy & Lois Bryant.

A Memorial Service will be held for Peggy, Wednesday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at the Orofino Tabernacle Church at 1839 Michigan Ave. Orofino. Memorial donations can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607-1460 or a charity of your choice.

Photo: Peggy loved quilting. This photo shows her demonstrating the art during Orofino's Christmas Festival in 2006.

John Elgin Spencer, 89, Peck native

John Elgin Spencer was born July 23, 1918 to William Jasper and Luella Spencer of Peck. He died June 2, 2008 at Orchards Rehabilitation and Care Center in Lewiston.

John joined the CCC's at the age of 15 and joined the Army at the age 17 on Oct. 4, 1940. He married Pauline Dotey from Deposit, NY. She preceded him in death in 1999. Together they had five children all surviving. Ron Spencer, Hope; Janice Elhindi, Vancouver, WA; Bruce Spencer, Lincoln City, OR; Jeff Spencer, Southwick; and Keith Spencer, Spokane, WA. He also has 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He belonged to the Assembly of God Church in Lewiston for over 30 years. He sang in the choir on Sunday mornings and played his guitar in the orchestra on Sunday nights.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21 at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Weseman Cemetery next to Pauline. There will be a potluck following at the Orofino Senior Center directly across the street from Pine Hills funeral Chapel. Everyone is welcome.

Memorials or in lieu of flowers may be sent to the Lewiston Veterans Home ATTN: Linda 821 21st Ave. Lewiston, ID 83501

Peggy Ann Bryant, 73, Orofino

Peggy Ann Bryant, 73, Orofino passed away in Fredericksburg, VA Sunday, June 15, 2008.

Miriam H. Coon, 87, Peck

Miriam H. Coon passed away Thursday, June 5, 2008 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston from pneumonia and other complications at the age of 87. She was born Sept. 18, 1920 in Lewiston to William and Clara (Johnson) Crawford.

She graduated from Peck High School in 1939 and has lived in the Peck area all of her life. She worked at Kayler's Tree Farm for 13 years before retiring in 1981. She has been a member of the Peck Community Women's Club and Methodist Church for many years. She married Marion "Bud" Coon at Grangeville on Jan. 11, 1940. He died Oct. 24, 1987.

She is survived by her sons, Kenny Coon of Pierce and Larry Coon of Eugene, OR; daughter, Nancy Miller of Peck; grandsons, Cory Coon of Eugene, OR, Mike Miller and Shane Miller of Orofino; granddaughters, Jolene Lohman of Lewiston, Traci Kalamon of Spokane, WA, Cindy Beck and Amy Miller of Orofino and their spouses, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, and 15 step grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marion Coon; and brother, Burton Crawford.

"Mom" and "Grandma" will be loved and missed by everyone who knew her.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 11, from 3-6 pm at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home with burial to follow to Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. A potluck dinner will follow by 5 p.m. at the Peck Community Hall. Anyone wishing to drop off food before may do so starting at 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Peck Library as Grandma was very passionate about her reading.

Photo: Miriam H. Coon

Lila Bradshaw Seegmiller, 83, formerly of Orofino

An elect lady, Lila Bradshaw Seegmiller, passed from this life on June 6, 2008 in Moscow.

Lila was born March 6, 1925 to Ellen Hortense and Hyrum Bradshaw in Hurricane, UT, where she lived her young life.

On March 17, 1944 she married Paul Darrell Seegmiller in the St. George, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She devoted herself to her husband and her family, creating lovely homes in St. George, UT, Las Vegas, NV, Layton, UT, Orofino and Troy. She will be remembered for her quick wit, her organizational skills, her cooking, sewing, gardening, artistic talents and her love of God.

She is survived by her husband Paul, of 64 years, their eight children: Lynn (Dalene), Darrell (Bonnie), Scott (Eva), Annette (Mike) McClure, Bonnie (Greg) Banks, Dayne (Carolyn), Quentin (Nancy) and Polly (Warren) Jensen, their 36 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and her brothers, Floyd (Ada) and Lyndon (Emma) Bradshaw.

She was preceded in death by her sister Carol (Arden) Sampson and two grandsons: Michael Tod McClure and Jared Paul Seegmiller.

Her viewing will be held Thursday, June 12 at the Shorts Funeral Chapel at 1225 E. 6th St. in Moscow between the hours of 7- 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the L.D.S. Chapel at 715 Scott St., Troy on Friday, June 13, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Burnt Ridge Cemetery in Troy immediately following the services.

Online condolences may be sent to shortsfuneralchapel.net.

Photo: Lila Bradshaw Seegmiller

Terry L. Moore, 56, Weippe

On Tuesday, June 3, 2008, Terry L. Moore of Weippe passed away at his home.

Terry was born June 28th, 1951 in Boise, the eight child born to Verlon and Delorus Moore. Terry grew up in the Boise area and in 1976 moved to Weippe where he met and married Carolyn Bailey. They had two children, Andy and Amanda. Terry also has a daughter, Julie, from a previous marriage.

Terry enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and worked in the woods for several years.

Terry was preceded in death by his son Andy Moore in 1996, his parents Verlon and Delorus, two brothers and two sisters.

Terry is survived by Caroline, his wife of 28 years; daughter, Amanda Moore and Joe Downing, Lilli-Ana' Moore and Lane Joseph Downing, all of Weippe and by his daughter, Julie Rouston and husband Darin and their two children Benjamin and Molly of Parkdale OR. He is also survived by many brothers and sisters and extended family members.

Terry's services will be held Monday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel with the Reverend Don Blain officiating. Terry will be laid to rest next to his son Andy at Fraser Cemetery near Weippe.

Memorials may be made to the Timberline EMT's at P. O. Box 154 Weippe, ID 83553 or the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel & Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Terry L. Moore

Douglas Earl Jones, 84, Orofino

On Monday June 2, 2008 Douglas Earl Jones passed away quietly in his home in Ahsahka.

Doug was born in Orofino on Oct. 14, 1923 to Earl and Hazel Jones. He was raised in Orofino and worked for Potlatch Timber Corporation, Kenny Miller and other local logging companies, along with working a brief time in Oregon and New Mexico. He also was an active member in the Marine Corps for nearly three years. He acted as an elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years and as a member of the Sheriff's Posse.

Doug married Jean Agarus in November of 1942 and they had a daughter, Nancy Jones Ailor, and two sons, Dick Jones and Douglas Jones Jr. They later divorced and he remarried Erma Jones in Coeur d'Alene in 1973 and he added three step children, Butch Hall, Tami Firzlaff and Teresa Duncan.

Doug was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sister, Twilla Olin, and a son Douglas E. Jones Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Erma Jones; his son, Richard Jones of Asotin, WA; and his daughter, Nancy Jones Ailor of Clarkston WA. He is also survived by his brothers Jim Jones of Orofino, Clayton Cross of Clarkston, Jack Cross of Davenport, WA, and Harmon Cross of Kentucky, as well as his two grandchildren, Dick Jones Jr. of Washington and Ann Jones of Boise.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday June 10, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, located at 3414 U.S. Highway 12 towards Kamiah, with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Orofino.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Douglas Earl Jones

Steven Frank Wolfe Sr., 54, Weippe

Steven Frank Wolfe Sr. passed away on May 31, 2008.

He was born Dec 27, 1953 to Stanley A. Wolfe and Marion Stewart Wolfe.

Steve lived in Pierce and Weippe. He attended Timberline High School. He joined the Army when he was 17. He received his GED and an Associates Degree. He made a career in the Army and retired in 1991 after 21 plus years in which he served in Viet Nam and The Persian Gulf.

He married Chong Suk in 1975. They had three boys, Donnie Wayne, Steven Frank Jr. and Khristopher Lee Wolfe. The couple divorced in 2006.

Steven loved his family, he was very proud of his children and adored his grandchildren: four girls and two boys.

After retiring from the military, he lived in the Seattle area until 2005 and then moved "Home" to Weippe. He enjoyed his time with his childhood "Sweetheart" and companion, Chris Walsh.

Steven is preceded in death by his mother, Marion Stewart Wolfe, his father, Stanley A. Wolfe; an uncle that was very dear to him, Donald Stewart, a much older brother Stanley Eugene Wolfe, and a nephew, Larry Wolfe.

He is survived by his sons and their wives: Donnie and Palee of Kent WA, Steven and Lupee of Spokane, WA and Khristopher Lee and companion Crystal of Kent WA; a brother, Allen and his wife Mona Wolfe of Libby MT, two sisters: Wanda and her husband Mike Roby of Keuterville and Chris Wolfe-Anderson and Dale Anderson in Weippe.; two half sisters: Tina Hunter and Carrie Wolfe of Springfield OR; a half brother Randy Wolfe of Springfield OR and numerous nieces and nephews.

Steve had a great sense of humor and always could find the light of things. He loved his family and country dearly. He was very proud to be in the United States Army.

He was a wonderful father, husband, brother, uncle and friend. He will be missed by all.

Graveside Services will be held for Steven F. Wolfe Sr. Saturday, June 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Fraser Cemetery. A potluck dinner will follow at the Fraser Grange Hall. Everyone is invited.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Photo: Steven F. Wolfe, Sr.

Doug E. Jones, 83, Orofino

Doug E. Jones, 83, Orofino, passed away quietly at his home Monday, June 2, 2008.

Arrangements are pending with Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory

John Elgin Spencer, 89, Orofino

John Elgin Spencer, 89, Orofino, passed away quietly Monday, June 2, 2008 at Orchards Rehabilitation Care Center in Lewiston.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino with inurnment proceeding at the Weseman Cemetery. A dinner will follow at the Senior Citizen Center in Orofino.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

LaVerna May Haddon, 77

Laverna May Haddon, longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away Friday, May 30, 2008, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

She was born Aug. 28, 1930, to Garrett and Mae Zumwalt Brooks in the small town of Kooskia. She was one of 17 children.

She married Clinton K. Reed. The marriage later ended in divorce.

She married Raymond A. Haddon on Dec. 15, 1962. At their home in the Lewiston Orchards, besides raising five children, they enjoyed raising chickens, rabbits, cats and Chihuahua dogs. She enjoyed gardening, playing in dart leagues and also trying to teach her children to play pool.

Laverna was a lifetime bartender in various establishments in Lewiston. She was a friend and second mother to everyone. She never knew a stranger and everybody was always a friend. Some would say she was very good at reading your mind or knowing what you wanted. She also was a longtime member of the Lewiston Eagles.

After retiring from tending bar in 2002, she enjoyed spending time in her yard and gardening, as well as spending time with her animals. She also enjoyed the many visits from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Haddon; an infant daughter; and 14 siblings.

She is survived by two sisters, Bessie Coyle and husband Clarence of Clarkston, WA and Francis Smith and husband Ron of Medical Lake, WA; two daughters, Joyce Bell and husband Bruce of Hay, WA, Debbie Scharnhorst and husband Dan of Clarkston; three sons, Jerry Reed and wife Sharon of Clarkston, Robert Reed and wife Bobbie of Clarkston, and Raymond A. Haddon Jr. of Orofino; and 28 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home, 920 21st Ave. in Lewiston, followed by a graveside service at Normal Hill Cemetery in Lewiston.

Photo: LaVerna May Haddon

Orval C. Schumaker, 95, Deary

Orval Colman Schumaker, 95, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Good Samaritan Village in Moscow where he had been a resident since March.

Orval, son of Tony and Mary Schumaker was born in Nezperce on May 13, 1913. He attended school in Russell until the seventh grade and then moved to Clarkston, WA where he graduated from high school on May 20, 1933.

He married Esther Bershaw in 1933. The marriage ended in divorce in 1939.

He married Teresa Berry on June 7, 1940 and they were married for 51 years until her death in 1991. Shortly after Orval and Teresa were married they moved to Uniontown, WA for several years where he spent two years as City Marshal of Uniontown. In 1946 he purchased a farm in Avon near Deary and farmed, raising cattle, horses, hay, and grain until selling the farm in 1971. During that time Orval was very active in the Deary farming community and was Highway Commissioner for over 15 years. He also was a past member of the Latah County Mounted Sheriff's Posse, and participated in Gentlemen on Horseback rides throughout the Northwest.

After retiring and selling the Avon farm in 1971, he and Teresa purchased a small farm of 40 acres in the Texas Ridge area outside of Deary. Orval continued to enjoy horse rides with back country camping and fishing well into his 80's. He had a keen memory and was happiest telling any listening ear some of his adventures. After Teresa passed away in 1991 Orval met Loretta Templeman and together they moved to Juliaetta living there for several years.

Although Orval never had any children, he and Teresa were especially close to Nadine (Molsee) Belieu, having met her while visiting friends at Elk River in 1968. They fondly called her their "daughter" for the last 40 years. As Nadine's children were born Orval and Teresa became "Grandpa and Grandma".

Orval is survived by his "Daughter" Nadine Belieu and husband Jim of Elk River, and four grandchildren, Ethan Molsee and wife Melissa of Tukwila, WA, Amon Molsee and wife Barbara of Elk River, Laban Molsee and wife Holly, of Post Falls, and Rachel Molsee of Coeur d' Alene. He is also survived by eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Teresa Schumaker, his close friend Loretta Templeman, and two grandchildren, Aaron Molsee and Sarah Molsee.

A graveside service will be held at 11 am Saturday, June 7, at the Pinecrest Cemetery in Deary. Friends are welcome to join the family at this time. Memorials may be made to the Deary Fire & Ambulance Department.

Photo: Oval C. Schumaker

Bonnie Lou Nejdl, 84, longtime resident

Bonnie Lou Nejdl, 84, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008, due to complications of age.

She will be missed by the millions of people she touched and most will agree that this world will be quieter from now on.

Bonnie was born Feb. 21, 1924 in Gooding to E.E. (Joe) Kyser and Cordelia Leeper Kyser. She was doted on and spent her childhood playing and riding horses and doing no more work than absolutely necessary.

After high school she married Donald Fager and moved to California while he went to serve in World War II. Donald was killed at sea and never met his son Ronald Dean, born Jan. 6, 1943.

Bonnie and Ron moved home to Idaho and she took some bookkeeping classes and eventually met and married Emil Nejdl. This marriage produced daughter, Leila Nejdl Crockett.

The family moved to Orofino in the early 60's and started a salvage business called Auto & Iron Salvage Co. on the banks of the Clearwater River, where the Lodge at River's Edge now sits.

They also had the business NADL Enterprises and had the garbage disposal contract for the city of Orofino for many years.

After her divorce from Emil, Bonnie kept and operated the business until she sold it in 2001 to Don Simmons of Simmons Sanitation.

Bonnie was active in the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary for many years and also active in the United Methodist Church, serving as a trustee. During her years of business she served as an officer with the National Solid Waste Management Association.

After her retirement she became one of the first residents of Brookside Landing and took on the job of shaping that place up.

When asked how she was, Bonnie always replied, "I'm perfect," and Miss Perfect is what they called her. Even as her health started to fail, she always had a smile on her face and some smart remark to make. If her body worked as well as her mouth did, she would have had no complaints.

Her laughter and songs will be missed, but as one of her grandsons said, "There may not be peace in Heaven for a while."

Waiting for her in Heaven are her parents and her beloved son, Ron.

Survivors include daughter Leila Crockett and son-in-law Steve; grandchildren, Tony, Tim and Will and wife Becca, all of Orofino, and Bryan and Angie Fager and Chrys and Dave Stephenson of Gooding; and great grandchildren, Amanda, Declan, Ronnie, A.J., Ayla, Katie and Genny.

A memorial of her life will be held Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino. Please bring Bonnie stories to share.

Memorial donations may be made to the Orofino United Methodist Church, Clearwater Humane Society or the charity of your choice.

Photo: Bonnie Lou Nejdl

Shirley Hornsby, 73, Orofino

Precious Lord, take my hand. Lead me on. Let me stand. I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home.

On Saturday, May, 24, 2008, Shirley Hornsby, our loving mother and grandmother, was led home. Shirley was born in Iron River, MI, April 18, 1935, to Forrest and Florence Borske. The family moved to Weippe when she was age 13.

She met Roger and they wed Dec. 27, 1952. Mom was a homemaker for several years until the family moved back to Idaho, and after receiving her general education development certificate, she became a certified nurse's aide at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. She then became a surgery technician. She spoke often about her family, friends and co-workers.

Ill health forced mom to retire, which let her enjoy being involved in her church. She loved her faith and being a part of the Legion of Mary.

She loved scrapbooking, camping, picnicking and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her favorite thing was to play games and feed us kids. You could go grocery shopping in her pantry, but she always knew company would come and she had to feed them.

She was a strong-willed, loving, faithful woman and her family was always among her thoughts and prayers.

She and Dad loved to travel. Among her favorite memories was when she took three trips to Hawaii. She was also able to go with her three kids to Alvin, WI., and Iron River, for a family reunion to the Borske family farm.

She is survived by her brother, Forrest (Sonny) Borske; a son, David and wife April; grandchildren, Noah, and Autumn and her partner Josh, and their daughter, Avery; a daughter, Debbie Adams and her partner Adam; grandchildren David, Ryan, and Amy and her husband Corey, and their son, Riley; and a daughter, Dianna, and husband Charlie Seeley, and grandchild, Kylie. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Roger.

We love you Mom, and we know you are among us praying for us.

A rosary, led by the Legion of Mary will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orofino, followed by a funeral Mass conducted by the Rev. George King at 1:30 p.m.

Photo: Shirley Hornsby

Bonnie Helen Younglove, 86,

Bonnie Helen Younglove, 86 died gently May 24, 2008 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born March 1, 1922 in Winters, TX to Charles H. and Grace T. (McManus) Mulanax. She attended high school in Coleman, TX.

She met, then later married Lester W. Younglove in Reno, NV June 29, 1940. They then moved to Fairfield, CA. where their child, Bonnie June, was born March 1, 1941. The family then moved to Barstow, CA and then to San Bernardino, CA for a short time before moving back to Barstow.

In 1954, they moved to 29 Palms, CA where Les and Bonnie lived for 20 years. Both Bonnie and Les were very active in their church, helping organize Palms Baptist Church. Bonnie assisted the Marine wives in teaching them English at the church and on numerous occasions would have the Marines and their families over for dinner. She was a very generous and caring person. She also worked in the church youth group; both Bonnie and Les were like parents to many of the youth and young adults there. Bonnie also helped start the Credit Union in 29 Palms.

A few years after Les retired from the Civil Service, the entire family moved to Orofino in 1977. Bonnie and Les have been very involved with their church, Orofino Baptist Church. Bonnie enjoyed painting and was a breast cancer survivor. She took great joy and love in her family, especially her two grandsons and great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband, Lester W. Younglove of Orofino; daughter: Bonnie & Don Cleveland of Orofino; grandson, Bradley & Cheri Cleveland and great-grandsons Matt T. & Stevi D. of Lewiston; grandson: Brian & Cori Cleveland and great-granddaughters Cheyenne D. and Zayne R. of Lewiston.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the caregivers from Compassionate Care: Amanda, Gloria, Stephanie and Kelsey.

A Funeral Service will be held May 28, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Orofino. There will be a public visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in caring for arrangements.

Photo: Bonnie Helen Younglove

Dale Monroe Brown, 73, formerly of Pierce-Weippe area

Dale Monroe Brown of Juliaetta passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Dale had been sick with liver disease and is now at peace.

He was born Sept. 26, 1934, in Wauconda, WA, to Odd M. Brown and Ethel Borders Brown. He lived in Curlew, WA, for 24 years.

In 1959, he went to Elk City to look for work. He ended up working at Berklunds sawmill as a pond monkey. In 1968, Potlatch bought Berklunds and closed it down in 1970, at which time Dale moved his family to the Pierce-Weippe area. He started working at the Jaype mill at the time and eventually retired from that Potlatch mill.

He met his future wife, Jerry, in Elk City. They had two children, Tammy Sue in 1960 and Ted Monroe in 1963.

His favorite pastime was driving. He could drive his Ford pickup for hours on the back roads of Idaho, listening to country music. He also was a very skilled artist, especially of the wildlife he encountered on his drives. He also enjoyed the idea of finding buried treasure while using his metal detector.

He is survived by his wife, Jerry; daughter, Tammy O'Donnell and husband Dave; granddaughter, Brandi Thrall and husband, Jon, and their children Madalynn and Alex; grandson, Sean West and girlfriend, Missy, and their baby son, Landon. He is survived by three sisters, Lila, Lois and Betty and three brothers, Gerald, Evan and Eddie.

His parents preceded him in death. He lost his beloved son, Ted M. Brown in 2006. He also lost his beloved dog, Tia, in March.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.

Andrew M. "Andy" Siverson, 85, Orofino

Andrew M. "Andy" Siverson, 85, Orofino, passed away at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation Center in Orofino Thursday, May 22, 2008.

Cremation has taken place and funeral services are pending. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

Catherine Ann Karnowski, 83

Catherine Ann Karnowski was surrounded by her children at home when she left this world on May 1, 2008.

She was the sixth of eight children, born to William B. and Anna E. Hussman. Born July 19, 1924, in Cottonwood, Idaho, Catherine was proud of being a direct descendent of Idaho pioneers, Barney and Gertrude Forsmann Luchtefeld. Barney's family emigrated from Illinois in 1886. They settled on land which contains the present St. Gertrude's Monastery west of Cottonwood. The following spring a sawmill was erected near the foot of Cottonwood Butte by JB Forsmann and Henry Kuther. It is this sawmill that eventually became the Hussman Lumber Company that Catherine's parents owned and operated until 1937.

Mom always talked about picking huckleberries near Cottonwood and the annual trips to Red River Hot Springs for everyone's health.

Catherine "Katie" was 12 when her family moved to Boise. She attended St. Teresa's Academy and graduated from Boise High School. She graduated as a registered nurse from Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT.

Mom met the "kindest and gentlest man," Albert B. Karnowski, whom she married in Boise on October 21, 1947. While raising four children, she worked as an RN at the Boise hospitals and also as a private duty nurse. Mom spent several years at the Veteran's Hospital until she retired in 1973 to care for Dad at home until he died in 1989.

Throughout her whole life, Mom was always caring for someone. She assisted her mother in her sister Gertrude’s care and her own parents in their later years. She offered her home to her grandchildren and others who needed her, even while tending to Dad. Mom had an acute moral sense of responsibility towards all of her family members and supported them even when disagreements arose.

Mom was the legendary force behind large family dinners, whether they were for holidays, birthdays or other special occasions. She would not rest until everyone had been served. When complimented on the fine quality of the food, she would always say: "It was just a simple meal." At backyard dinner parties, she would host as many as 30-50 people.

Catherine loved playing table tennis and she taught most of her grandchildren to play well. No one could beat her until the last couple years. She played Pinochle and also passed that skill on to some of the grandchildren. Her favorite pastimes were reading detective novels and the daily paper, watching BSU Bronco football, World Series Baseball, Jeopardy, the news and Jay Leno. She could actively debate current events and politics with much gusto. She also enjoyed watching old time movies with her son, Chris, who tended her in her later years.

Survivors include her children, Albert (and Cheryl), Barbara, Christopher of Boise; Kay (and Mike) Kirkpatrick, Orofino; her sister, Betty DuBois of Boise; and brother, William P. (and Carolynn) Hussman of Tucson, AZ; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Leona, Gertrude and Margaret; and brothers, Bernard and John.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Cathedral in Boise. Rosary will be recited Friday, May 23, at 7 p.m. at Summers Funeral Homes, 1205 W. Bannock St., Boise. Internment will follow at a later date at Morris Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Holy Cross Roof Fund, St. Mary's Parish, P.O. Box 425, Cottonwood, ID 83522.

Photo: Catherine Ann Karnowski

Roger W. Adams, 82, formerly of Orofino

Roger W. Adams, 82, of Lewiston passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008, at Life Care Center of congestive heart failure.

Roger was born June 22, 1925, to Earl and Bessie Adams in Winegar, Wisconsin. He attended school in Wisconsin and later in Orofino, Idaho. During World War II, Roger enlisted in the Navy when he was 17 and spent the next four years aboard the USS Bancroft. He later described those four years as "an adventure of a lifetime."

After his discharge, he returned to Orofino and married Dorothy McGee of Peck on December 8, 1945. They then moved to Port Angeles, WA for a year and then moved to Lewiston where they lived and raised their family.

Roger attended North Idaho College of Education (NICE), which later became Lewis-Clark State College, where he received his Bachelor's degree in Education. He later received his Master's degree from the University of Idaho in Moscow.

Roger's first teaching job was at Webster Elementary in Lewiston. He and Dorothy then moved to Redmond, OR for a year and then returned to Lewiston. He then worked at Warner Elementary, which is now McGhee Elementary. Roger then became a teaching principal at Garfield Elementary. He was the first principal at Centennial Elementary and then went on to be principal at McSorley Elementary. Roger spent one year at the Lewiston School District office before he went on to become a principal at both Jenifer and Sacajawea junior high schools. He retired from Lewiston School District in 1985.

During his early teaching career, he worked for the Parks and Recreation as the director of the sports division and worked with little league children. He also worked weekends for PFI, which is now Potlatch Corporation.

In 1978, Roger returned to LCSC to become their public address announcer for the Warriors. He announced the women's basketball and volleyball games as well as the men's basketball and baseball games.

Upon his retirement from being the Warrior announcer, he earned the title as the "Retired Voice of the Warriors."

Roger is survived by his four children: Wayne of Lewiston, Donald of Tigard, OR, Janie Strand and husband Steve of Silverdale, WA, and Cindy Padget and husband Mike of Kennewick, WA. He has eight grandchildren: Shane Adams and wife, Lisa, Shawn Wiggins and wife DeAnna; Jennifer Hanson and husband Jon; Justin Adams; Melissa Kershisnik and husband Bill; Irene Adams, Roger Adams and Christa Adams. He also has 11 great-grandchildren which were his pride and joy. Roger is also survived by his sister Donna Ehrsam of Clarkston and his brother James Adams of Pocatello.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy; sisters, Norma Devlin and Millie Johnson; and brothers, Frank and Delbert Adams.

A funeral service has been scheduled for Friday, May 23, 2008, at 11:00 am at Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston. There will be a light luncheon following the service at the United Methodist Church of Lewiston 1906 Broadview Dr. immediately following the service. Memorial donations can be made in Roger’s name to the LCSC Athletic Department 500 8th Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501.

Photo: Roger W. Adams

Mamie C. Ogden, 85, Teakean native

Mamie Caroline Fackenthall Ogden, 85, passed away at Life Care Center of Lewiston Friday, May 16, 2008.

Mamie was born July 7, 1922, at Teakean, Idaho, to parents Edward and Lily Choate. She was raised as a farmer's daughter and one of six children. She attended a one-room school at Teakean and rode horses to high school at Southwick. She enjoyed school and was on the Southwick girls' basketball team.

On March 13, 1939, she married Tom Fackenthall. She and Tom made their home in Ahsahka from 1939 to 1967. During that time, Mamie and Tom had a mail route and delivered mail on the North Fork, Dent route, which is now underwater and is a part of the Dworshak Reservoir. Mamie was active as a 4-H leader and enjoyed young people. In 1967, Tom and Mamie moved to Post Falls due to the closure of Ahsahka Mill. While living there Mamie worked in a drapery shop in Coeur d'Alene. Tom died July 13, 1979.

She and Tom were blessed with four children, Thomas Dale of Ahsahka; David Tim of Woodland, WA; Wilma Louise Kleinsmith of Rathdrum; and Ila Dawn Jenkins, who preceded her mother in death Jan. 9, 1995.

Mamie had a love of vegetable and flower gardening and continued this as one of her hobbies during her healthy years. She enjoyed cooking, canning and shared this culinary talent with many who wanted to learn. She was skilled in sewing, making her own clothes and home decorating items.

Mamie married Harrison (Mick) Ogden at Coeur d'Alene Dec. 29, 1979. They made their home in Teakean. With this union she became stepmother to Barbara Marvin of Lewiston, Gary Ogden of Teakean, and Patricia Ogden of Longville, MN.

Mick and Mamie spent time camping, fishing and gardening, and she always kept the hummingbird feeders full. She was a naturalist at heart and found relaxation and pleasures in viewing and identifying the species of birds and animals.

Due to failing health after Mick died June 10, 2001, Mamie became a resident at Brookside Landing in Orofino, then Wedgewood Terrace in Lewiston after a broken hip from a fall, and finally Life Care Center of Lewiston. The family appreciates and gives thanks to all of the dedicated caregivers and kind friends she met at each residence.

Mamie is survived by the above-mentioned children, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, and her special Yorkshire terrier, Missy.

Mamie was preceded in death by her parents, Edward Z. and Lily J. Choate; brothers, Edward Choate, Gordon Choate, Earl Choate, and Jesse Choate; sister, Ruby Ogden; and daughter Ila Jenkins.

Memorials may be sent in her name to Orchards Methodist Church, 1213 Burrell Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501 or a charity of choice.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Mountain View Funeral Home, 3521 7th St., Lewiston.

Photo: Mamie C. Ogden

Dennis J. Powell, Sr., 58,

Dennis J. Powell, Sr. passed away May 18, 2008 at home in the loving arms of his family.

He was born May 29, 1950 in Martinez, CA the third child of Albert and Josephine Powell. He spent his early childhood years in the Lodi and Sacramento area where his family was involved with crop dusting. Later they moved to Weippe where he attended school and worked for his fathers logging operation. He grew up learning from his beloved grandfather Dewey Powell.

In 1973, he married Dianna Rider and had four children, Michelle, Amanda, Stephanie and Denise. In 1978 he married Rosetta Price and had two children, Dennis Jr. and Victoria Rose. He also raised a step-daughter Rose Marie Broncheau.

He married Kelly Woodward in 1995 and helped to raise her daughter, Astra Val Williams.

Dennis worked in the woods the majority of his life, primarily as a loader operator and truck driver, but also ran cat, skidder and all things mechanical. He worked for Henson and Wunderlich out of Orofino for many years, also Gene Swift logging out of Lewiston and others.

He owned and operated several trucks and self loaders that he built from the ground up and hauled logs for many independent contractors in the area. Ten years ago Dennis changed occupations and developed a scrap metal recycling business with the help and support of his friend Tony Sutton. He and his son worked for many municipalities and businesses throughout the northwest.

Dennis had a passion for his work and the camaraderie found on all of his jobs. He loved the challenges found in solving mechanical problems as evidenced by his many projects and ambitions. He enjoyed life immensely, his enthusiasm and cheerfulness was contagious. He was always ready with a story or anecdote and loved to make friends and get to know people.

Dennis battled pancreatic cancer for the last three years of his life. His display of grace and determination, grit and fortitude will leave a lasting impression on all of us who spent time with him during his illness.

He is survived by his wife Kelly and her daughter Astra; his son, Jay and wife Joni, grandchildren Nick and David, daughter, Victoria and her husband Steve, granddaughter Megan, his daughters, Michelle, Amanda, Stephanie and Denise, their husbands and children; his mother Josephine; his sister and brother in law, Victoria and Cole Clark; his sister, Debbie and a nephew Shane Wilson.

Dennis was preceded in death by his father, his brother, David, and his step-daughter, Rose Marie.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at Shorts Funeral Home in Moscow, followed by a graveside service at the Pinecrest Cemetery in Deary. All are welcome to a potluck gathering immediately following the burial at the Lion's community center in downtown Troy.

The family suggests memorials to the Pancreatic Cancer Network at www.pancan.org.

Photo: Dennis J. Powell

Everett Fenton Freeman, Sr. 85, Orofino

May 16, 2008, Everett Fenton Freeman, Sr. passed peacefully due to complications of age.

He was born May 7, 1923 to Harley F. and Elizabeth Dhabalt Freeman in Dallas, Iowa, the 8th of 11 children. Due to the death of both his parents at a young age, he and his siblings were raised by his elder brother, John. Everett developed his excellent work ethics at a very young age and carried that through his life and passed these incredible traits on to his children and grandchildren.

Everett enlisted in the United States Army, Dec. 9, 1942, at the age of 17, turning 18 on the ship traveling overseas to his assignment in the European Theater. On Dec. 8, 1944, he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. Wanting to fulfill his tour of duty, Everett was also awarded the Good Conduct and Bronze Arrowhead before he was discharged Oct. 29, 1945.

Upon his arrival home, he married his one true love and the love his life, Mary Hazel Mackin. In October of 1946, he moved his wife and daughter Sharon Kaye to Orofino where another daughter was born, Mary Hazel, followed by a son, Everett Fenton, Jr. and yet another son, Thomas Harley.

When Everett first moved to Idaho, he worked with his brothers logging for a short period of time. He then went to work for the White Pine Lumber Company where he became a certified lumber grader in 1952 and worked for various mills until his retirement in 1987.During his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family and working on his property. Everett took pride in the appearance of his home and yard. He was always willing to help a friend in need.

He is survived at the family home by his loving wife, Hazel; daughter, Sharon Kaye (Fred) McFall of Lewiston; sons, Everett Fenton Jr. (Cindy) of Orofino and Thomas Harley (Karen) of St. Maries. He is also survived by grandchildren, Billie Fenton, Theresa, Bill Jr., Melissa, Rachell, Keither, Stephanie and Mathew; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; beloved daughter, Mary Hazel; eight brothers and sisters; and a granddaughter, Jessica.

A graveside service is planned Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at the Wells Bench Cemetery.

Photo: Everett Fenton Freeman, Sr.

Everett Fenton Freeman, Sr., 85, Orofino

Everett Fenton Freeman, Sr., 85, Orofino, died Friday, May 16, 2008, in Lewiston.

Funeral Services are pending with Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Cherryl A. Trammell, 55, formerly of Pierce

Cherryl Ann Trammell passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2008, at the family home in Lewiston, after a short battle with cancer.

Cherryl was born Aug. 11, 1952, in Lewiston. She grew up and attended schools in Pierce and was a member of the first graduating class at Timberline High School.

She attended Kinman Business College in Spokane and initially worked at Jones Pharmacy for several years before going to Sacred Heart Hospital, where she was employed for 25 years. She then moved to Lewiston to be near her family. She was employed at Walgreen's Drug in Lewiston for the past three years.

Cherryl was an avid football fan and delighted in attending games in Seattle (Seahawks), Pullman (Washington State) and Moscow (Vandals). She loved animals and couldn't turn away a homeless kitty. She also enjoyed gardening and reading, as well as word puzzles of all kinds.

Cherryl is survived by her parents, Marlene (Starr) and Verlon Trammell of Lewiston; her sister, Teresa and husband Rod Thrall of Boise; her brother John and wife Nora of Pierce; and her brother Ron and wife Tanya of Austin, TX. She is also survived by nephews Troy Thrall and family of Meridian and Travis Thrall and family of Caldwell.

A memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.

Our family wishes to express our thanks to the hospice workers who ministered to her.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Medical Center Hospice, American Cancer Society or the Lewis-Clark Animal Shelter.

Photo: Cherryl Ann Trammel

Jullie A. Rimel, 58, Clarkston

The angels came and took Jullie Ann Rose Rimel, 58, of Clarkston, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008. She succumbed at home of a possible heart attack. She was a survivor of breast cancer.

"I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me."

Jullie was born Dec. 21, 1949, in Lewiston, to Robert and Bonnie (Eberhardt) Rose. Jullie lived here in the valley most of her life. She graduated from Clarkston High School in 1968 and she did attend some college at Lewis-Clark State College. She had worked as a waitress early in life and later on worked for her brother's company. She married Bill Rimel in 1973 and they had a daughter, Vanessa Bonnie Rimel.

Her father, Robert, and husband, Bill, preceded her in death.

Jullie is survived by her beloved mother, Bonnie Burke; and siblings, Robert Wilson of Spokane, Marilee Wilson Roberts of Clarkston, and Deloris Wilson Johnson of Weippe. She is also survived by her loved daughter, Vanessa Rimel Jackson of Seattle; and two grandchildren, Alexandra and Riley.

Jullie enjoyed nature, working in her flower garden and yard. She loved to go for walks, read and write down her thoughts.

"If God be for us, who can be against us?"

A celebration of her life will be conducted at a later date, privately with a family gathering.

The family suggests memorials be made to St. Joseph Cancer Center or the charity of person's choice.

Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is handling arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.merchantfuneralhome.com.

Letting go - Letting God. My journey begins

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Joanne E. Lycan, 70, formerly of Pierce

"God saw that she was getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around her and whispered, 'Come with me.' With tearful eyes we watched her suffer, And watched her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, We couldn't make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!"

Joanne E. Lycan, 70, of Lewiston passed away April 28, 2008, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

Joanne was born December 23, 1937, at Clarkston, WA to Frank Larkin and Mary Purcell. She attended school in Kooskia/Stites and graduated from Clearwater Valley High School in 1956 as the Valedictorian of her class. Joanne married Roland Lycan October 22, 1955, at Kooskia.

She held positions as a manager of the Pierce Community Center, a Deputy City Clerk of Pierce, and a Secretary Treasurer of the Pierce Recreation District in addition to being a homemaker. Joanne was an excellent cook, excelling at baking delicious pies and homemade bread. Joanne was a member of the Tammany View Baptist Church and she enjoyed camping, fishing and visiting the ocean. Those closest to her describe her as a very kind and caring person that never had a harsh word to say about anybody.

Joanne is survived by her husband of 52 years, Roland Lycan. She is also survived by daughters, Cindy Parker of Lewiston, Teresa Packard and husband Mike of Jerome, Randa Schilling and husband Forest of Longview, WA, daughter Yoko Tanaka of Japan; sisters, Darlene Denham and husband Buck of Washington and Marie Hollibaugh of Coeur d’Alene; brothers, Allen Lycan and wife Jean of Dixie, Alven Lycan and wife Janet of Stites, Gene Button and wife Lisa of Boise, Gary York and wife Claudia of Orofino, Duane York and wife Leana of Kamiah; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; numerous family members and many close friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Mike Lycan; step-brother Ralph Button; and step-brother Lewis Button.

A celebration memorial for Joanne Lycan has been scheduled for Saturday, May 3, at Tammany View Baptist Church at 11 a.m. A luncheon will follow the service at Tammany View Baptist Church. Malcom's Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston is caring for the arrangements.

Photos: Joanne E. Lycan

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David Lane Clifford, 50, formerly of Headquarters

David Lane Clifford passed away Saturday, April 26, 2008, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston, of congestive heart failure. He was 50 years old.

He was born June 25, 1957, in Clarkston, WA to James R. Clifford and Edith G. Britton Clifford. Dave and his family lived in Headquarters until 1968, when the family moved to Clarkston. He went to school in Clarkston until he enlisted in the Marines in 1974. He was discharged in 1976.

He and Marlena R. Smead were married April 28, 1978, in Clarkston.

Dave cooked at various restaurants in the valley. He cooked at Life Care Center of Lewiston until 2000, when medical reasons caused him to retire.

He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Clarkston. Dave loved camping, fishing and hunting, always with family. He also loved spending time with his grandsons. Dave will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Dave is survived by his wife, Marlena R. Clifford; a daughter, Jacqueline K. Clifford; grandsons, Treycen A. Sewell and Aydin L. Sewell; his father, James R. Clifford; sisters, Kathy Clifford and Susan and Bruce Smith; mother-in-law, Amy Smead; all are of Clarkston. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and childhood friend Dan Lookabill of Clarkston.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Clifford; his mother, Edith G. Clifford; uncle, Ken Britton; grandmother, Ora Chambers; and father-in-law, Jack P. Smead.

Cremation has taken place, and a private family service will be held. Mountain View Funeral Home of Lewiston is handling arrangements.

The family suggests memorial donations to Northwest Autism Center, 127 W. Boone, Spokane, WA 99201.

Photo: David Lane Clifford

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Gladys Louise Winblad, 89, Orofino

Gladys Louise Winblad, 89, Orofino, passed away April 16, 2008, at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino.

Cremation is to take place and services are pending at a later date in June.

Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is caring for arrangements.

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James E. Knieriem, 65

James (Jim) Knieriem passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston.

Jim was born July 4, 1942, in Portland, Ore., to Walter and Mingon Knieriem. He attended schools in Corbett, Ore., and graduated from Corbett High School in 1960. After graduation he worked as a volunteer fireman and drove a logging truck.

He married Amber Davies in 1963; they had three children before they divorced.

He married Linda Nottier Jan. 27, 1979, and became a dad to her three children.

After moving to Lewiston in 1980, he worked as a log truck driver and mechanic.

Most of his life he enjoyed working in his shop. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and bowling. In the last several years he enjoyed woodworking and built wooden models, which he proudly displayed. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, of 29 years; daughters, Kelly and husband Dan Grey of Troutdale, OR, and Vicki and husband Bill Feucht of Lewiston; sons, James and wife Sarah Knieriem of Bellingham, WA, Terry and wife Julie Knieriem of Ridgefield, WA, Jim and wife Nikki Knieriem of Grand Terrace, CA, and Ryan and wife Missy Knieriem of Lewiston; grandchildren, Meagan and husband Nick, Emiley, Tyller, Jordan, Lyndsi, Hailey, Cheyenne, JJ, Shelby, Couper, Sydney and Matthew; foster granddaughters, Jeanysa and Tela; and brothers, Francis Knieriem of Pierce, and Alvin Knieriem of Prineville, Ore.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mingon Knieriem.

Cremation will take place and a memorial celebration of life will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the home of Vicki and Bill Feucht, 3730 17th St. B in Lewiston.

Arrangements are under the direction of Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston.

Photo:James E. Knieriem

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