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James M. Shaw
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
James M. Shaw, a 22-year resident of Colville, passed away on May 2 in Colville at the age of 89. He was born on May 18, 1918 in Kincaid, IL to James M. and Elizabeth (Gilmore) Shaw.
Jim was raised and attended school in Kincaid, and graduated from Taylorville, IL High School in 1936. He then attended classes at Eastern Illinois University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree before the start of World War II.
Jim joined the Navy and served during the war until his honorable discharge in 1945. Betty Reeder, who he had fallen in love with at Eastern Illinois University, traveled with her father to Pensacola FL, where Jim was serving, and they were married
on Jan. 13, 1944.
Jim continued as an athletic trainer in the military for another year after which he and Betty returned to Illinois to teach and coach high school football for four years. The family then moved to Moweaqua, IL, where Jim managed grain elevators for 30 years. He was well known and respected for his marketing skills in the grain industry. He received his Master’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University in the late 1970’s. Following his retirement from the grain industry, Jim and Betty moved to Colville in 1986 to be closer to family.
Jim was the son of Scottish immigrants, and showed his heritage through his love of golf. He was very athletic and played college football and danced. He liked to spend time outdoors gardening and keeping his yard looking nice. He also loved to travel, and especially enjoyed his trips to Scotland, Europe and Northern Africa. Underneath Jim’s sometimes gruff exterior was a very nice and sweet man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Jim was preceded in death by his seven siblings, Agnes, Mabel, Alex, Helen, Lillian, Genevieve, and Charles.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Shaw, Colville; son, Ed Shaw and his wife Linda, Colville; daughter, Elizabeth Antoniades and her husband George, San Diego, CA; three grandchildren, Nicholas Antoniades, Colin Shaw and Cameron Shaw.
There will be a private family memorial service for Jim at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to www.oxfamamerica.org. Oxfam America is an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville is in charge of arrangements.
Lavitta Pearl Papan
Friday, 23 May 2008
Lavitta Pearl Papan, 87, of Clarkston, beloved aunt and friend, went to be with her beloved Lord Jesus on May 18. Lavitta was born Dec. 22, 1920 in Pendleton, Oregon to Otto and Frankie Veum. They moved to Chewelah when she was a small child. She was educated in Chewelah schools.
She married
William L Papan on July 2, 1938 in Spokane. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Los Angeles, CA so Bill could attend a diesel mechanics’ program. After a short stay in Montana, they moved back to Chewelah where they began their lifelong calling to the Ministry of the Lord, serving as pastors in Chewelah, Kellogg, ID, Kettle Falls and Asotin, and assisting many other churches as the need arose.
She and Bill were married
for 62 years until his death in 2000. She took pride in being a pastor’s wife, using her talent to play the accordion, piano, organ and singing for the glory of the Lord. She gave much of her time ministering in music at local nursing homes and visiting many home-bound people. Almost every weekend, you would find her serving the Lord in nursing homes, sharing her gift of music with many appreciative people. For the last several years, she led a women’s bible study group at Valley Christian Center. In support of her husband, she also worked outside the home in a local donut shop and carried the mail route. Lavitta knew everyone she met by their first names. She never met a stranger and will be missed by all the people she touched on a daily basis. She appeared on the local 'Love' TV station on Wednesday preceding her death in an interview with Rev. Raymond Tucker. Her work reaching out to people was never done.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Pastor William Papan; her parents, and her sister, Winifred Oman.
She is survived by two nieces, Oletta Burnett and Noretta Stritzke, both of Chewelah; two great-nieces and two great-nephews; five great-great-nieces and nephews, and special friend, Beatrice Brandt of Clarkston.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, May 22 at Faith Tabernacle Church, 2502 16th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho at 10 a.m. Pastor Delmar Barrens of Kettle Falls will officiate. He will be assisted by Rob Barrens and Rev. Greg Pedersen.
The family requests memorials be made to 'Victory TV' c/o Faith Tabernacle Church, 2502 16th Avenue, Lewiston, Idaho.
Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Following the service in Lewiston, a graveside burial service will take place at the Chewelah Memorial Park in Chewelah at approximately 4 p.m.
Gordon Dewey Olsen
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Gordon Dewey Olsen, age 79, passed away August 24, 2008 at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Colville.
Gordon Olsen was born on July 26, 1929 in Miles City, Montana to Emmy and Oscar Olsen. He graduated from Custer High School in 1947 and then attended the University of Montana in Bozeman. He tried out as a pitcher for a semi-pro baseball team and also got his pilot’s license. After receiving a degree in Civil Engineering, he was given a commission in the Air Force. He was stationed in Korea to design airfields.
He met his wife, Bonnie Witt, at a square dance and they married
in 1955. They moved to Canyon Ferry, Montana to help in the building of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir with the Bureau of Reclamation. He then took a job in Helena, Montana with the State Highway Department building roads and bridges. There, his son, David and daughters, Cynthia and Marilyn were born.
Gordon began working for the U.S. Forest Service in 1962 in Orofino, Idaho. His Forest Service career continued with a move to Colville in 1967 and continued until his retirement.
Gordon spent time with his family enjoying many outdoor activities. He was an excellent marksman and hunted in Montana, Idaho and Washington with family and friends. He was active with Boy Scouts and Explorer Scouts, and was a board member until his death. He enjoyed cross-country and downhill skiing, snowmobiling, photography, whitewater canoeing and square dancing. Gordon and Bonnie volunteered for the Family Support Center and provided a safe house for abused women and children. He was always busy with the United Methodist Church of Colville. In later years he spent the winter months in Surprise, Arizona.
He is survived by his three children, David and Catherine Olsen, Truckee, CA; Marilyn Olsen, Snohomish; Cynthia and James Fraser, Edmonds, and three grandchildren.
Gordon was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Harold E. Brown
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Harold E. Brown, age 82, a long-time Colville resident, passed away August 18, 2008 in his motor home off Williams Lake Rd. He was born Feb. 14, 1926 to Ed and Saretta Brown near Ione and Metaline Falls, where he grew up.
His friends and family always called him 'Pete'. Harold graduated and then enlisted into the Army. When he returned home, he married
Longene Bedinger on Dec. 4, 1948. They had a son, Douglas, their only child. Harold was not only the greatest dad in the world, but a hero.
Harold worked on crushing crews his whole life driving a truck, stock-piling, and hooking up lowboy trailers to move equipment. He started with the Curtis Company in the Tri-Cities, then to S&S Sand and Gravel, and finally became a pit boss crew chief with Wenatchee Sand & Gravel, where he retired at the age of 62.
He lived life to the fullest. As a young man, he hunted and fished and always owned a boat. There was great love for his two-tone 1956 Ford Fairlane, dark and light green with spinner hubcaps and fender skirts. Living in a 1958 Angelus trailer, Harold moved so often that his son attended 101 schools from first grade until graduation. When pulling into a trailer park, everyone would say, 'Here comes Pete, the best backer-upper around.' Harold’s main residence was at Chuck and Ruth Farnam’s where they all looked after each other. For 19 years the three of them traveled to Fort Mohave, Yuma, AZ, and back to Colville. Chuck says Harold went through three motor homes, loving each one.
Harold was a member of the Eagles Lodge and had danced in just about every lodge in the state of Washington. All his family and friends will miss him.
When his wife passed away at the age of 68, he met Bonnie Weisz, who became his close friend and companion. When Harold and Bonnie were seen on the dance floor of the Eagles Lodge, there was a certain smile that would appear on his face. Bonnie says she always saw that smile. He was smiling then and we all know he’s looking down and smiling at us, right now!
He was preceded in death by his wife, Longene Bedinger.
Harold is survived by his son, Douglas A. Brown and wife, Lydia, Pasco; grandson, Scott Brown, Wenatchee; grand-daughter, Shelly Highway, Everett; and his only great-grandson, Nicole
A memorial service has already taken place.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
Elaine Rose Seymour
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Elaine 'Snapper' Rose Seymour, a resident of Omak, passed away on Sept. 4, 2008 in Okanogan at the age of 48. She was born on Jan. 2, 1960 in Omak to David and Elsie (Andrew) Seymour.
Elaine was raised and attended school in both Marcus and Inchelium. Her first job was working at the Inchelium Community Center, taking care of children. Elaine later moved to Burlington, where she worked in housekeeping at a hospital.
She moved back to Omak two years ago.
Elaine was a fun-loving and 'awesome girl.' She had a knack for beading and loved spending time picking huckleberries. Most recently, she fell in love with horse racing, and came in first two weeks ago. Elaine had respect for people, and could always be trusted to help anybody with any project that needed her assistance. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Elaine was preceded in death by her brother, John Seymour, and her sister, Laurie Seymour.
She is survived by her children, Aja Seymour, Tony Seymour, Nathan Seymour, Judy Seymour, Kyle Seymour all of Inchelium; mother, Elsie Seymour, Inchelium; siblings, Vernon Andrew, Seattle; Charlene Andrew, Omak; Debbie Michel, Inchelium; David Seymour, Inchelium; Gerald Seymour, Spokane; Tammy Seymour, Inchelium; Brian Seymour, Inchelium; 10 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
The rosary for Elaine Seymour will be at 7 p.m., Sept. 9, and the funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Sept. 10, both at St. Michael’s Mission in Inchelium.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville is in charge of arrangements.
Donna Lee Cogswell
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Donna Lee Cogswell, a lifetime resident of Colville, passed away on Sept. 4, 2008 in Spokane after a heroic battle with cancer. She was born in Colville on Oct. 2, 1932, the daughter of Lester Clayton and Irene Lena (Burse) Buckley.
Donna graduated as a twelve-year senior from Colville High School in 1950.
On April 5, 1952 she married
her high school sweetheart, Jack E. Cogswell, in San Luis Obispo, CA. During Jack’s enlistment and service overseas, Donna resided with both Jack’s parents and her parents. Upon Jack’s return, they made Colville their home. Donna worked in the home while her three children were young and later worked for several years at Ramble’s Sporting Goods Store. Donna retired with over 15 years as the bookkeeper for the N.E. Washington Tri-County Health District in 1994.
She and Jack enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and trapshooting together for many years. Donna loved working in her flowers and enjoyed the wonderful wildlife around Colville. She spent many enjoyable hours walking along the shores of both the Columbia and Kettle Rivers. Donna also had fun spending time with Jack and her friends at the casino for a little gambling and socialization. Donna loved her pets over the years, especially her dear poodle, Benson, and their darling schnauzer, Max.
She was a past member of the Rotary Club and ladies Republican Party.
Donna is survived by her husband, Jack Cogswell, Colville; loving daughters, Terri Cogswell; Shari Lobdell and husband, Brian; Lori Cogswell all of Spokane; granddaughters, Ashley and Anna Howard; brother, William 'Bill' Buckley and wife Opal, Colville; niece, Rosalie and husband, Tom; nephew, Randy Buckley and wife, Ethel and their family.
She was blessed with many friends in Colville and Spokane.
A memorial service will be held at 1p.m., Sept. 11, at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville with Reverend Eric Ohrtman officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Ray Anderson
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
(Kenneth) Ray Anderson went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Sept. 5, 2008 at his home in Kettle Falls.
Ray was born on May 25, 1931 to Carl and Ione Anderson in Craig, CO. The family moved to Gifford in 1935.
Ray married
Wanda Ulrich in the Christian Church in St. John in 1953. They lived in St. John for one year, where Ray was employed on a grain and cattle farm. In 1954, Ray and Wanda moved to a farm in Harrington, where Ray was employed by the Odessa Union Grain Company. The family moved to Kettle Falls in 1963 where they farmed in the Pingston Creek area. Ray and Wanda moved to their Kelly Hill ranch in 1968.
Ray was an avid horseman and enjoyed riding and driving his horses and mules. His pack string of white mules were well known in local fairs and parades. Ray and Wanda were instrumental in starting Bible Camps, which were held at the Ray Anderson Ranch and in the Cascade Mountains. Children of all ages heard the gospel, studied the Bible and enjoyed the horse activities of the camps for 35 years. Ray was active all his life in building projects at the following churches: St. John Christian Church, Rocklyn Zion Methodist Church, Kettle Falls Baptist Community Church, Columbia River Bible Church and the Arden Faith Baptist Church where he was a member until his death.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ione Anderson his brothers, Grant Pry, Forest Pry, Dan Anderson and Bob Anderson.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Anderson at the home; sisters, Lillie Dashiell, Cedonia; Mary Gifford, Gifford; brothers, Albert Anderson, Snohomish and Richard Anderson, Chewelah; sons, Ken Anderson and his wife Sue and Carl Anderson and his wife, Jenelle, all of Kettle Falls; daughters, Charlene Matson and husband, Jim, Kettle Falls; Tammy Ruth and husband, Bob, Mooresboro, NC; grandchildren, Amanda LaDue and husband, Michael; Kenneth Ray III and wife, Amber; Melissa; Carl and wife, Quinelle; Austin and wife Michelle; John and wife, Ashleigh; Cassindra, Benjamin, Daniel, Jessie, David and Gus Anderson; Bobby, Tiffany, Wesley and Nathan Ruth; Joseph, Hans, Micah and Brianna Matson; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Claire LaDue; Ellie, Bethann, Adora, Genty, Lily, Evie, and Kesten Anderson; Arianna McComas.
Private graveside service was held at Garden Valley cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Sept. 20 at the First Baptist Church in Colville with a potluck to follow.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Leroy Edwin Gray
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Leroy Edwin Gray was born June 2, 1938 to Leone (White) Gray and Jackson Gray in Twisp. He passed away on Sept. 6, 2008 in Colville.
Leroy was raised in Winthrop, graduating from school there in 1957. He became a smoke jumper at North Cascades Jump Base. Leroy jumped during the summers and attended barber school during the winters. He attained his barber’s license in Seattle and later served in the U.S. Army in Fairbanks, AK. After his discharge, Leroy worked as a smoke jumper for the Bureau of Land Management in Fairbanks.
Leroy married
Charlotte Miller on June 17, 1961. The couple had three children.
On returning from Alaska, he graduated from Wenatchee Valley Community College and later attended school in Los Angeles, where he ultimately became a funeral director.
In 1975, he took a job with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Grand Coulee. He met Roberta Trevino while detailed to Arizona. The couple married
in Winthrop on Oct. 31, 1987. They lived in Electric City until his retirement in January, 2000.
The Grays then made their home in Colville, where Leroy could often be found working in his leather shop. He belonged to the Twisp Grange, Panorama Rodeo Association, the Old-Timers, Masonic Lodge and the Winthrop Rodeo Association.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Roberta, Colville; his children, Ross Gray, Grand Coulee; Carmen Gray, Wenatchee; Kirk Gray, Seattle; Lisa (John) Knox, Hayden, Idaho; Eugene (Sheri) Trevino, Rockford; Mike (Deanna) Trevino, Valleyford; his grandchildren, sarah, Wylie, Alex, Zachary, Nathan, Leticia, Garrett, and Jacob; brother Vern (Marilyn) Gray, East Wenatchee; uncle Don (Nell) White, Winthrop; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Leroy was preceded in death by his mother, father and by a brother, Neil.
Memorial service for Leroy will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Winthrop Barn Community Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
