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Newell Louis Burya
January 1, 1940 - January 30, 2009
Newell Louis Burya (#9) left us on January 30, 2009 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer leading to other complications for the last 7 years. He was a 12 year graduate of Jenkins High School. After graduation he went to Anchorage, Alaska where he worked for the BLM as a smokejumper having made 49 jumps. He was also a fire boss on many of the fires he worked on. He worked summers for the BLM in Alaska from 1958-1964 and coming home to work for Larry Richmond hooking logs on the river until he returned back the Alaska in the spring. On November 12, 1965 he married
Janice Flyckt and they were married
for 43 years. He started driving log truck and continued doing that until his health kept him from doing anymore. He worked for several companies until Brian and Brett started their own business, Burya Logging and Trucking, and he spent his last few years working for them. Newell was more less a workaholic as he always had several projects on the side such as doing cedar selvedge when the kids were younger and they sold shake bolts and fence posts. Newell’s dream was to have his own sawmill, so a few years ago he found a used one and bought it and set it up and did some cutting of lumber for sale or just for his own use. His boys were able to use some of the lumber to help build their own houses. He enjoyed the outdoors and was always busy doing something, so it was hard for him to have to give up doing all the things he enjoyed doing. He was still able to take his 2 grandchildren fishing, or take them to visit Grandma Doyl or just be a wonderful grandfather to them. Newell was a wonderful father to his boys and taught them a very strong work ethic.
Newell was preceded in death by his father Louie Burya, step-dad Stanley Doyl, Grandma Blanche Johnston, many other family members and friends.
He is survived by his wife Janice, 2 sons Brian (Tiffanie) and Brett (Cortney), and 2 precious grandchildren Blake 7 and Payton 5, 3sisters Joy (Bob) Gardner, Sharon (Barry) Husfloen and Sally (Ben) Paramore. He had many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and a host of friends.
Benjamin Harris Todd
October 4, 1979 - January 26, 2009
CW2 Benjamin Harris Todd, a past resident of Colville, Washington, passed away while serving his country on January 26, 2009 in Kirkuk, Iraq. Ben was born October 4, 1979 in Colville, the son of Alan B. Wiley and Marti Todd.
Ben enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 22, 1999 and was stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia serving two tours in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment. He was then selected to attend Warrant Officer Candidate School at Fort Rucker, Alabama. There he began his helicopter pilot training. Upon graduation Ben was stationed at Fort Drum, New York where he flew the OH-58 Kiowa helicopter with Bravo Troop 'Pale Riders', 6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, of the 10th Mountain Division. Ben was deployed to serve overseas in Operation Iraqi Freedom on October 20, 2008. While deployed he was involved in a helicopter crash in which he lost his life.
Ben lived in Orient, WA until the age of ten when his family moved to Colville and where he completed his education in 1997. While home on leave in 2004, he met Shelly Gordon at a New Year’s Eve Party. Their budding love led to a four-month courtship and marriage on April 29, 2005 at the V.F.W. Legion Hall in Colville followed by a honeymoon in Disney World. Following his June 2007 graduation from flight school the couple moved to Carthage, NY. Ben and Shelly enjoyed time with their dogs and sharing Friday 'date nights' with dinner and a movie. Their love blessed them with a daughter Ashlyn Joy in April of 2008.
Ben loved to ride dirt motorcycles and four-wheelers. He found his first inspiration in helicopter flight school, his first love with his wife, and his greatest love with his family at the birth of his daughter Ashlyn. He was a young man defined by his loyalty to God, family and country. He is a husband, father, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandson, friend and hero who will be greatly missed.
Ben is survived by his wife Shelly Todd and their daughter Ashlyn both of Colville, Washington; mother, Marti Todd, Colville; father, Alan Wiley, Orient, WA; brother Nick Todd and wife Betty, Princeton, KY and their son Noah; brother Daniel Todd, Taiwan; grandmother Joyce Todd-McPhee, Colville; uncles Bob Todd, Colville, Tom Todd and wife Patti, Colville, Jim Todd and wife Linda, Hawaii; step-aunt, Heather Ruskievicz and husband Steve, Colville; parents-in-law John and June Gordon, Colville; siblings-in-law Shannon Gordon, Colville, Lance Gordon and wife Laurie, Montesano, WA, Kelly Gordon and wife, Rebecca, Kettle Falls, Sharon Schneider and husband, Michael, Otis Orchards; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and trusted family dog, Cheyenne.
HAROLD LAVERN MASON
June 25, 1926 - January 26, 2009
Harold 'Bud' L. Mason, a lifetime resident of Inchelium, WA, passed away on January 26, 2009 in Chewelah, WA at the age of 82. Bud was born on June 25, 1926 in Inchelium, the son of John William and Esther Maude (Ferguson) Mason.
Bud attended school in 'old town' Inchelium through the sixth grade. He then entered the work force and worked on the family ranch. This ranch work became his lifelong career. For over seventy years, Bud worked on the family ranches eventually purchasing the 'Hall place' ranch and building a home there. He had married
Virginia Seymour On September 13, 1945 in Colville. For a short time when he was younger, Bud worked at the Boise lumber mill, as a civilian contract truck driver for the U.S. Army in the Palouse. He also drove wheat truck for a harvest season but eventually returned just ranching in 1948. He helped on his father’s ranch on Cobbs Creek and rented the Hall Creek ranch until 1960. In 1960 they purchased the ranch and moved there in 1963. He ranched both places until his father’s death. He was an open range rancher and always enjoyed releasing his cattle on open range in the spring and gathering them in the fall.
Bud was a man who lived by his word and raised his family with that value. His was a strict disciplinarian and gave each of his eight children chores, which they were to accomplish 'no questions asked'. He also believed in the integrity of a handshake and the premise for which it was given. He spent many enjoyable hours riding horses, picking huckleberries, trapping beavers, telling stories of the mountains and sharing time with friends.
He is preceded in death an infant son, Jonathan M. Mason; sisters, Elizabeth Brisbois, Virginia White; grandson, Ryan Mason; granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Fitzpatrick.
Bud is survived by his eight children, Vera M. Fitzpatrick and husband, Jim, Isaquah, WA, Steven T. Mason, Inchelium, WA, Becky D. Luce and husband, Jerry, Ronan, MT, Jennifer K. Ferguson and Willis Waggoner, Inchelium, WA, Viola 'Vi' E. Schiflett and husband, Lucky, Wenatchee, WA, Harold M. Mason, Inchelium, WA, Susie Allen and husband, Larry, Inchelium, WA, Terasa L. (Dommer) Abrahamson and husband, Barry, Inchelium, WA; sisters, Diana Maykowskyj, Annandale, VI, Irene Graves, Moses Lake, WA, Mildred Moses, Inchelium, WA, Florence Gardener, Inchelium, 32 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews including Tom Ferguson.
Thelma Helen McIntyre
August 21, 1918 - January 24, 2009
Thelma H. McIntyre, a resident of Addy, WA passed away on January 24, 2009 in Chewelah, WA at the age of 90. She was born on August 21, 1918 in Oak Harbor, WA the daughter of Olaf Peter and Marie (Lobben) Scott.
Thelma attended grade school in a country schoolhouse outside of Oak Harbor and high school at the Oak Harbor High School in town. She was a graduate of the class of 1937. Thelma then remained on the family ranch for a time before moving to Seattle where she attended beauty school. Thelma was working as a beautician in Seattle when she met a young military man named Harvey G. McIntyre. They were married
on December 30, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, WA. Following Harvey’s military discharge, they moved to the Anacortes, WA area where they operated a small farm. Thelma then focused her attention on the needs of her home and farm as a homemaker. She and Harvey had the opportunity to reside in many communities throughout Washington State including Cle Elum, Addy, Mt. Vernon, Chewelah and Moses Lake. The majority of their homes had a small farm attached where she raised cattle and chickens. They had moved back in Addy in 2003 to be closer to family.
Thelma enjoyed hunting and fishing but she was especially fond of simply being outdoors. She also enjoyed camping, going on picnics and taking country drives, gardening, canning and watching wildlife. Thelma was a very happy and quiet person who enjoyed staying up-to-date with current events through the daily papers and CNN.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey in 2005, brothers, Ralph, Walt, Pete and George Scott and a sister, Dorothy Hubbell.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Ott and husband, Curtis, Addy, WA; four grandchildren Roberta Martin and husband, Bruce, Dixon, MO, Richard Ott and wife, Karla, Spokane, WA, Kevin Ott and wife, Nadine, Litchfield Park, AZ, Kelly Ott and wife, Kim, Addy, WA, seven great grandchildren; one sister, Ivy Brotherton and husband, Bill, Moses Lake, WA.
Mary Costich
September 16, 1921 - January 24, 2009
Mary was raised and attended school in Springdale, WA and graduated from the Springdale High School in 1939. Mary made her home in Addy, WA for 65 years. She and her husband Vern used to cook hamburgers at the old Addy dances. They also owned the Cable TV Company in Addy, WA for many years. Mary belonged to the Addy Grange, the Addy Women’s Club and volunteered at the museum in Colville. Mary cold always be found spending time in her beautiful garden. She loved reading, playing Pinochle, and cooking for her family. Mary’s loving and volunteering spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Mary is survived by her 2 daughters Almadean Jackson of Chewelah, WA and Pam Frostad and her husband Chris of Kettle Falls, WA; 2 grandsons Randy Jackson of Spokane, WA and Robert Jackson, and his wife Storey of Coulee Dam, WA; 4 great grandchildren Camryn Licurse of North Dakota and Cortni Licurse of Spokane, WA, Drew Jackson and Gavin Jackson; Sister-in-law Jackie Marshall; numerous nieces and nephews
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Costich in 1988, and 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Funeral Service: Friday January 30, 2009, 1:00 p.m. at Danekas Funeral Chapel, Chewelah
The graveside will immediately follow at the Chewelah Memorial Park cemetery.
Theodore Charles Lamica
May 6, 1939 - December 25, 2010
Born: May 6, 1939
Place of Birth: Santa Clara, CA
Death: December 25, 2010
Place of Death: Colville, WA
Organizations: American Legion Post 0054 Chewelah, WA
Survived by:
Chuck Lamica, Son
Don Lamica, Son
Scott Lamica, Son
Brenda Lamica, Daughter
Betty Evans, Sister
Tom Lamica, Brother
Joe Lamica, Brother
Preceded by:
Clement Gilbert Lamica, Father
Genevieve Lucille (Seremitar) Lamica, Mother
Gilbert Lamica Jr., Brother
Richard Lamica, Brother
Arrangements by Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory.
Fred McDarment
October 16, 1915 - December 19, 2010
John Fredrick 'Fred' McDarment, a resident of Chewelah, WA passed away on December 19, 2010 in Chewelah at the age of 95. He was born in Wagoner, OK on October 16, 1915 the son of Corley Perry and Ella Edna (Gyr) McDarment.
Fred moved to Ashdown, AR as a youngster where he spent most of his childhood. He graduated from high school in 1932 when he was only 16. He spent many summers in Texas working in his grandfather’s saw mills, and moved there shortly after his graduation. Fred then worked different jobs in Texas until his dad offered to send him to college at the University of Pittsburg in 1934. He met a lovely young lady named Mary Louise Dowdy and they were married
on December 31, 1936. Fred then transferred to Murray State where he majored in math and minored in chemistry. He had planned to work in teaching, but then began to work for the Pet Milk Company as a Laboratory Operator. Fred worked his way up to Vice President of all Food Manufacturing Operations and retired in 1979 in St. Lois, MO. He moved to Florida for a short time before moving to Wenatchee, WA in 1980 to be closer to his son. He lived in Atlanta, GA from 1994 until 1998 when he moved back to Wenatchee. Mary Louise passed away the same year and Fred Married Thelma Thon-Sevey in 2003 and moved to Chewelah with her.
Fred loved the arts, and enjoyed writing poetry. He started McDee’s Art Center in Wenatchee, which is now the Wenatchee Art Gallery. In Chewelah he was active in the Chewelah Arts Guild and Chataqua, and taking writing classes from Barbara Jensen. Fred loved to travel, and his passion for life and the arts will be missed by all who knew him.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Louise McDarment, and his two daughters Mary Katherine and Dorothy Jean.
He is survived by his wife Thelma Thon-Sevey-McDarment of Chewelah, his son John McDarment and wife Betsy of Wenatchee, WA and three step-children, Theresa Hanke and husband Steve, Tanya Schraff and husband Tom and Tom Sevey and wife Janine, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
James Raymond Beardslee
September 19, 1943 - December 15, 2010
James 'Jim' Ray Beardslee, a lifetime resident of the Colville area passed away on Dec. 15, 2010 at his home with his loving wife Jude by his side. He was born on Sept. 19, 1943, in Wapato, WA the son of Kenneth James and Evelyn M. (Carl) Beardslee. Jim was an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation and a decendent of the Muckleshoot Tribe.
Jim moved with his family to Daisy, WA where they resided for a short time before relocating to Arden, WA. He attended grade school at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Chewelah and then transferred to Colville High School where he graduated in 1961. Jim then moved to Spokane where he earned his Barber’s license at Moler Barber College in 1962. He returned to Colville where he worked for Don Stratton at Don’s Barber Shop. He would later purchase Don’s and rename the business Jim’s Barber Shop. He moved the business from south Main Street to Pinkney City Mall and eventually to its current location in the Barman Building bringing along the much loved children’s horse barber chair. At every location, it was often the center for information and a community hub for great conversation. His love of people complimented his lifework as a dedicated barber and friend to his multigenerational clientele.
Jim married
Judie M. (Young) Sinn on May 23, 1976 in Ione, WA. Jim and Judie purchased his family's orchard and started a shake and shingle mill on the property in the 1980’s. Jim focused his attention on the new business for a time eventually returning to the barber shop full time. Jim approached his retirement by gradually reducing his hours until his health required full retirement in 2009 as he fought a courageous battle against cancer.
Jim loved the outdoors especially time spent on and around the water. Jim and Judie fished year round from Twin Lakes near Inchelium to the Arrow Head and Kootenai Lakes in Canada, enjoyed panning for gold, huckleberry picking, tying flies, and snowmobiling. He often reminisced of breaking horses with his uncles in the Yakima Valley and his work as an auxiliary officer with the Colville Police Department. His family found great support in his strong and big brotherly ways. The ever present twinkle in his eye will be forever cherished.
Jim is survived by his wife, Judie Beardslee at the home; mother-in-law Marge Young of Ione, WA; Carolyn Hern (mother of Al and Lisa) of Barstow, WA; sons, Al Beardslee and his wife, Annie of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Tim Sinn and Sylvia of Kettle Falls, WA; daughters, Lisa Wolfe and husband, Nick of Colville, WA, Sally Hewett and husband, Jeff of Ione, WA; sisters, Jan Madison and husband, Joe of Deer Park, WA, Carla Rosenoff and husband, Jack of Bellevue, WA; brother, Fred Beardslee and Daralyn of Lewiston, ID; grandchildren, C.J., Craig, Samantha, Kelsey, Lacey, Katie, Jackie, Jake, Max, Samie, Sarah, Shada, Brian and Cameron; great-granddaughter Kendall; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service to say 'We love you Jim and miss you' will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 15, 2011 at the Ag-Trade Center in Colville. Pastor Tony Pinkham will officiate. Memorial contributions may be given to the N.E. Home Health Services (Hospice), P.O. Box 808, Chewelah, WA 99109.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.
Elizabeth Ann Romine
November 16, 1942 - December 14, 2010
Elizabeth Ann Romine, a 20 year resident of Colville, WA entered into rest on December 14, 2010 in Colville at the age of 68. She was born on November 16, 1942 in Grants, New Mexico, the daughter of Ernest Cecil and Emma Elizabeth (Bearden) Myers.
Ann moved with her family as a young girl and lived in New Mexico and Idaho before settling in Winthrop, WA as a teenager. She graduated from Omak High School in 1961. She met the love of her life Paul Romine, through mutual friends, and the couple was married
on January 5, 1963 in Omak. Paul was in the U.S. Navy, so Ann moved to Long Beach, CA with Paul, and managed a 40 unit apartment complex while Paul was at sea. After the Navy, they moved to Walla Walla, WA where Ann finished her degree in cosmetology. They then moved to Omak and Ann worked for a short time in a beauty salon. Once she started a family, she stayed home to take care of her family. Ann was a foster parent for many years, and at one point had 100 foster children come through her home in 3 years. She moved to Colville in 1990 where she enjoyed living in her cozy home with a view of White Mud Lake.
Ann was gifted with making crafts, and loved turning antiques things such as jars and silverware into home decorations. She never took classes in interior decoration, but her natural eye for fashion was expressed in her lovely handiwork around the home. Ann also enjoyed reading, and enjoyed reading true crime stories and especially books by Ann Rule. Most of all, Ann loved spending time with her family and friends in her church group. She was very loving and kind, and many will miss her friendship.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Earl Myers in 2008 and 2 nephews.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years Paul Romine of Colville, her daughter Elizabeth 'Lisa' Paparazzo and husband Roger of Spokane, WA, her son Troy Romine and wife Wendy of Woodinville, WA, her 3 grandchildren Reese, Kaden and Jaxton Romine of Woodinville, her sister Nyla Raab of Spokane, WA, her brother Boone Myers and wife Rhea of Pahrump, NV, her brother-in-law Dewayne Romine and wife Rita of Omak, WA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bertha Mae Poetter
December 11, 1929 - December 14, 2010
Bertha Mae Poetter, 81, a longtime resident of Chewelah, WA went home to be with our Lord on December 14, 2010. She was born on December 11, 1929 in Kellogg, ID to Walter Herman and Edith Pearl (Meadows) Poetter.
Bertha attended school in Chewelah and graduated from Jenkins High School. She moved to Spokane, WA for a career in nursing. Bertha then moved back to Chewelah to care for her parents. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and bingo. Bertha loved to be around people and especially when she could be of service and help them out. She was a second mother to her nieces and nephews, enjoying every minute she spent with them.
Bertha is proceeded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her sisters, Marry Ellen Tilton of Spokane, WA; Alice Pearl Wines of AK; Edith Ann Jacobsen of Clarkston, WA; and Leona Kay Beuskens of Sandpoint, ID; many nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; cousins; and all of her friend around the community.
Memorial can be made to Providence St. Joseph’s Long Term Care P.O. Box 197, Chewelah, WA 99109. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Survivors:
Marry Ellen Tilton, Sister
Alice Pearl Coines, Sister
Edith Ann Jacobson, Sister
Leone Beuskens, Sister
preceded in death By:
Walter Herman Poetter, Father
Edith Pearl (Medows) Poetter, Mother
