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Agnes Waitt
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Agnes (Hurbi) Waitt, a resident of Valley and the Valley area for more than 70 years, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9.
Agnes was born on April 10, 1914 in Kienberg, Switzerland, the daughter of Theophil and Bertha (Fricker) Hurbi. She came to the United States with her parents and her brother, Alfonse, in 1915. The family lived at various locations near Mount Angel, OR and Dusty before settling on a wheat farm in the Dusty area in 1920, where her sister, Mary, was born. During this time, Agnes helped on the farm and attended the Willow Creek School, a one-room schoolhouse near Dusty.
In 1937 the Hurbi family moved to what was known as the Phillips place, south of Valley, where Agnes met Warren Waitt. Agnes and Warren were married
on Sept. 17, 1940. They lived on and operated a family farm near Valley until Warren’s retirement in 1971. Warren suffered a stroke in 1975 and Agnes attended to his needs until he died in 1983.
Agnes continued living in the house she and Warren had built prior to their marriage, until 2003, when she moved to Deer Creek Adult Family Home near Springdale. In 2007, she moved again, this time to St. Joseph’s Long Term Care Facility in Chewelah.
Agnes’ sister Mary, died in 1992 and her brother, Alfonse, died in 2001. Her mother had died in 1969 and her father in 1970.
Agnes loved her family and devoted as much time as she could to her church parish, Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Valley. She loved gardening, visiting senior citizens in various residences and group homes in the Valley and Chewelah areas, and reminiscing about life on the farm in Whitman and Stevens counties. She especially loved helping to prepare and serve the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner at Holy Ghost church, which coincidentally, had been held earlier on the day she died.
Agnes and Warren had two children, Richard 'Dick' Waitt and his wife, Maria (Peni), of Spokane, and Cecilia 'Cece' Ward and her husband, Larry, of Gresham, OR. She also had five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A vigil service was held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, followed by the Mass of Christian burial March 12, both at the Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Valley. Reverends Charles Skok and Jose Millan did celebrate the Funeral Mass. Graveside service and vault interment followed the Funeral Mass at the Jumpoff Joe cemetery, near Valley.
Memorial contributions are preferred and requested for the Valley Altar Society in care of Helen Murbach (509)-937-4372 or Janetta VanDoren (509)-937-4772.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville was in charge of the arrangements.
Ethel Hillbrant
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Ethel Irene Hillbrant, a lifetime resident of Northeast Washington, passed away on March 13 in Colville at the age of 85. Ethel was born on Nov. 25, 1922 in Rice, the daughter of George and Leona (Byrd) Rose.
She attended school in Pleasant Valley. She then worked at the old Mount Carmel Hospital as a nursing assistant throughout the early 1940’s.
On May 17, 1946, Ethel married
Thomas F. Hillbrant.They made their home near Pierre Lake and had two boys, Ken and Steve. Ethel worked as a leave replacement post-mistress at the Orient, Boyds and Laurier Post Offices for many years. She was also the secretary/treasurer in the Kettle Falls and surrounding area for the union employees of the Burlington Railroad.
Ethel will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, generous, kind and giving person. She never met a stranger and was always pleased to help anyone at anytime.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas F. Hillbrant; by her parents, George and Leona Rose; two sisters, Frances and Betty and two brothers, Albert and Irving.
Ethel is survived by her sons, Ken Hillbrant and his wife, Esther; Steve Hillbrant and his wife, Donna, all of Kettle Falls; one sister, Jean Ashe and husband Don, Centralia; two brothers, George Elmer Rose, Selah; Marvin Rose and wife Sally of Kettle Falls; one uncle, Clyde Rose and his wife Elizabeth, Olympia; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Peterson, Arden; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Thursday, March 20 at the Meyers Falls cemetery in Kettle Falls. A reception will follow the graveside service at the Legion Hall in Kettle Falls.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Kettle Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars. Danekas Funeral Chapel and crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Raymond Howell
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Raymond (Ray) W. Howell, born Dec. 2, 1936 in Sidney, Ohio, went home to be with Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 23. He passed away at his home in Colville after a lengthy illness.
Survived by his loving wife, Mapel, of over 30 years; daughters Janell, at the home; Rolinda Brown, and stepson, Jerry Honeycutt, both of Spokane; daughter Krisma Rae Juarez and son, Michael Howell, both of California and son, Bradley Hoefer of Missouri from previous marriages.
He is also survived by several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and sister.
He will be missed by family and friends.
Raymond proudly served his country in the California, National Guard, Army, Navy and Reserves. He was a life member of the NRA, North American Hunting Club, Masonic Lodge and Good Sam’s Club.
Ray enjoyed hunting, fishing, being a radio DJ and volunteering as an official on the Iditarod Sled Dog Race and Fur Rendezvous Sprint Race in Alaska for many years.
Remembrances in lieu of flowers may be sent to Hospice, PO Box 808, Chewelah, Washington, 99109.
Ashes, per last request, will be taken to Alaska as his final resting place.
Celebration of Life will be held April 12 from 2:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the home in Colville.
Billy Kyllo
Wednesday, 19 March 2008
Born August 16, 1957 to Clara Marie (Diddy) Kyllo and Patrick Buddy Kyllo Sr., passed away at the age of 50 on March 9 in Spokane.
He worked all over the state of Washington in construction. He found his favorite job working with cars at DAA Northwest Auction for the past three years.
Billy was always a happy soul and could always make you smile and laugh, no matter what. He loved camping and fishing, especially with family and friends. He will surely be missed by all who had the fortune of meeting and knowing him.
Billy is survived by his son, Timothy, who is in the U.S. Army; adopted sons David and Eddy, Tacoma; daughter Ashley Helwig and granddaughter Morgan, Tacoma area; mother Clara Marie (Diddy) Kyllo, Spokane; sister Bea Durbin and husband Russ, Colville; brother Mike Kyllo and wife Shirley; brother Joe Kyllo and friend Tammy Kearney, Maui, Hi; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Billy was preceded in death by his father, Patrick Buddy Kyllo Sr., and by a brother, Patrick Buddy Kyllo Jr.
At Billy’s request, a memorial service will be held at the Kettle Falls American Legion Hall on March 22 at 1 p.m.
Donald Walter
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Donald Walter, 83, editor and publisher of The Odessa Record for the past 17 years, died April 14 in Odessa. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Don graduated from Odessa High School in 1942 and attended Washington State University for one year before attending The University of Washington where he received his Journalism degree. He was also a member of Washington Newspaper Publishers Association.
He is survived by his sisters, Carol and husband Don Evavold, of Sumner; Joanne and husband Harold (Corky) Keller, Takoma; eight nephews and two nieces, as well as many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Rachel Walter, of Odessa,
A Rosary was said April 18, and a funeral service was held April 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Odessa. Concluding Services and Interment followed at Odessa cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.
Robert Knight
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Robert 'Bob' Knight, a longtime Springdale/Valley dairy and cattle rancher, passed away on April 12. He is the dear father and father-in-law of Charles R. and Lori Knight of Valley, Roger W. and Kelly Knight and Ruth M. and Gary Pagac of Deer Park.
He enjoyed five grandchildren: Donald, Aubrey, Gabriel, Hunter, and Kip.
Knight was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brothers, Joel and Willis.
Robert attended grade school and high school in Spokane, graduating from West Valley High School, class of 1939. Bob served with the United States Army Signal Corps during World War II in the Alaskan Campaign, working mostly out of Nome, Alaska.
He learned to fly and had a private pilot license at Nome, buying his own plane, (a Funk).
After WWII, Robert and his loving wife, Elsie (married
50 years) were dairy and beef ranchers in the Springdale and Valley area for many years.
Elsie passed away in October 2002.
Bob was a member of the Camas Valley Grange, attended the Springdale Community Church and the Crossroads Community Church at Valley. He was a former board member of the Mary Walker School District (Springdale).
Funeral service honoring Mr. Knight was held April 18 in Springdale at the Springdale Community Church.
Following the service, a reception for all family and friends was held at the Camas Valley Grange in Springdale.
Private family interment service was held at the Springdale Community cemetery.
Mr. Knight’s family suggests memorial contributions to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 4066, Spokane, WA 99220-4066.
Donald Anthony Brush
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Donald A. Brush, a resident of Kettle Falls, passed away on April 16 at his home. Don was 71. He was born on Dec. 15, 1936 in Ukiah, CA, the son of Martin Allen and Edith Lillian (Evans) Brush.
He was raised and attended school in Ukiah, CA. He then entered the U.S. Navy and served overseas. During his enlistment, Don fought on a U.S. Navy boxing team. Following his honorable discharge, Don returned to California where he worked at local lumber mills. He married
Delores on Sept. 12, 1959 in Ukiah. He later worked for the City of Cloverdale, CA in maintenance for several years. In 1964, Don began ranching at the Hale Ranch. He continued ranching while moving from ranch to ranch, including Hopland, CA, Willits, CA and Scenic, SD. Don eventually returned to Cloverdale and worked again at the local lumber mills as a certified grader. In May of 1993, they moved to Kettle Falls and worked for Post and Poles near Colville before becoming the maintenance supervisor for McDonalds for seven years.
Don was an avid fisherman who loved to ride horses and mules. He often reminisced about his favorite work experience as a ranch hand. His love extended openly to his family and friends, as he was considered everyone’s big brother.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Martin and Seymour; sisters, Faye and Edith, and four infant siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Ann Brush, at the home; daughters; Delores Ann Brush, at the home; Doretta Brush, Chewelah; sisters, Lillian Potter and her husband, George, Colville; Emma Edwards, Clute, TX; Estella Hass, Santa Rosa, CA; Florence Childress and her husband, Ben, Redwood Valley, CA; brother, Forest Brush and his wife, Audrey, Anoka, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
There will be a family gathering in the home at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to either St. Jude’s or a charity for animals.
Danekas Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Bart Allen Arnold
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Bart Allen Arnold went home to be with his Lord April 18. He was born Dec. 30, 1957 in Ft. Worth Texas to Barry and Dixie (Goble) Arnold.
He grew up in Dallas-Ft. Worth, graduating from Central High. He enjoyed sports, playing football, baseball, and running track. He often reminisced about playing football with the neighbor kids and how he and his older brother Art always won the games.
Bart worked a variety of jobs, during and after high school, from construction demolition to grounds-keeper. He finally settled on a career in the medical field as a lab tech.
Bart’s love for his family and the wilderness brought him to Northport in 1985, where his parents were living. He then moved to Chewelah and began working in the lab at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He also began driving ambulance, combining his love of driving fast and helping people.
It was at this time he began attending AA meetings and made friends through his fellowship.
Bart went to work at Mt. Carmel Hospital as a lab tech in 1998. He moved to Kettle Falls and then to Colville in 2006.
Bart was a generous man, giving freely of whatever he had, whether it was his time, money, a shoulder to lean on, or a joke to make a person smile.
He loved his Lord, family, church, AA family, and especially his three children. He loved to camp, hunt, and fish, spending hours walking through the woods waiting for the perfect buck or sitting on a riverbank waiting to catch the 'big one' that usually got away. He enjoyed taking his children fishing, teaching them to bait their own hooks, and how to cast a line. He recently got a motorcycle and was looking forward to many road trips with his fiancée and many new 'biker buddies'.
Bart is survived by his loving fiancée, Linda Fredrick, Colville; his mother, Dixie Arnold, Tucson, AZ; and his siblings Ken and Shelly Arnold, Tucson; Mike and Gail Arnold, Weatherford, TX; Art & Joan Arnold-Roksandich, Allen, TX; Becky and Jon Haas, Colchester, VT; his children, Chelsea Arnold, Spokane, Jacob and Trevor Arnold, Chewelah; and many nieces and nephews.
Bart was preceded in death by his father, Barry Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established at Washington Mutual Bank in Bart’s name for his three children.
Bart will be forever missed and loved.
A memorial service for Bart will be at the Kettle Falls Community Church Saturday, April 26 at 2 p.m.
Danekas Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Skee mai Naium
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
Skee mai Naium, 59, died at his home, Sky Ridge Ranch, April 2. He is survived by many, many friends whom he loved as Family.
He was born in Oklahoma to parents of Chiracahua Apache and Navajo descent, who both died suddenly when he was an infant. Skee mai Naium was raised in a traditional Navajo American tribal culture of hunting and subsistence farming. After age 10, he was placed in foster care in New Jersey.
Skee mai Naium moved to Hawaii in 1968. He served The United States as a member of the U.S. Army from December 1969 through December of 1975 when he was honorably discharged.
He was a graduate of the University of Hawaii in Hilo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Tropical Horticulture. He was a member of the Hawaii Farm Bureau, as well as the Washington State Farm Bureau.
Many people knew him from his participation as a vendor at the local Colville Farmers Market.
A farewell memorial gathering was held in Northport on April 13. Scattering of ashes at his land near China Bend will be performed to honor his Native American traditions.
