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RUTH CARROLL-GRANDLE
August 19, 1927 - July 27, 2010
Ruth Ellen Carroll-Grandle, a longtime resident of Colville passed away on July 27, 2010 in Colville at the age of 82. She was born on August 19, 1927 in Boyds, WA the daughter of Jess Franklin and Stella R. (Babb) Sailor.
Ruth attended school in Marcus and graduated from the Marcus High School in 1944. She later married
Bill Carroll, and his job forced them to live in different areas of the country. They lived in Arizona for 8 years during the 1970’s, then lived in Troy, MT until Bill’s retirement. Ruth was then able to move back to Colville where she had always wanted to return. Bill passed away in 2001, and in 2007 she married
Wayne Grandle.
Ruth loved spending time outdoors, whether she was taking care of her lovely garden or camping on a lake with her family. She also loved to paint, and her family will enjoy the paintings she crafted for them. Most of all, Ruth loved being a grandma, and always kept up with them and what they were doing. Her love and devotion for family will be missed.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 2001, her son Vern White in 1994, and her siblings Roy, Iris, Norman and Mary. She is survived by her husband, Wayne Grandle of Colville, her son Monte White and wife Jeanne of St. Maries, ID, her grandchildren Jennifer White of Stralsund, Germany, Christopher White and wife Darby of Lexington, KY, Arielle White of Seattle, WA, Lela White of Shoshone, ID and Adam White of Salmon, ID, her sister Lois Rhodes of Colville, her daughter-in-law Lynette Gustafson and her husband Ted, and numerous nieces and nephews.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday July 30, 2010 at Mountain View Park cemetery
Judith Beth Platts
January 4, 1939 - July 23, 2010
Judith 'Judy' Beth Dodge Platts, a resident of Colville, WA passed away following a long term battle with Multiple Sclerosis, on July 23, 2010 in Colville, at the age of 71. Judy was born on January 4, 1939 in Salina, KS the daughter of Allen Rickenbacher and Barbara Brann (Simpson) Dodge.
Judy was raised in Salina, KS where she attended school and graduated from Salina High School in 1957. During high school, Judy worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Her love of the arts and artistic abilities shined early with her decoration and creation of stage props and drawings in high school. Judy then began college at the Monticello College in Illinois and later transferred to the University of Kansas. While at the University of Kansas she pledged and became a lifetime member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Her zest for life and new experiences led her to a nine year career as a stewardess for United Airlines. During this time, she was based in Denver, CO and Seattle, WA and embraced the opportunity to travel abroad. She snow skied at many internationally renowned resorts and graciously immersed herself into cultures of all kind. Judy was also proud of her MAC trips, to and from Vietnam, assisting the U.S. Troops and she was forever touched by the experience. She quenched her need for speed by purchasing and driving three Porsche automobiles and earning her pilots license. In 1969, she married
Richard Platts and they resided first in Atherton, CA before moving to a ranch in Priest River, ID. Judy worked the ranch and raised her two daughters in her normal 'no fear' way and enjoyed every challenge and gift life offered. Judy cherished the Priest River community and returned her affection through her service as an EMT. Her family returned to Salina, KS where she continued her education at Marymount College and changed her life as a devoted member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Judy and her girls, Jennifer and Peggy, moved to Spokane, WA in 1986. Due to her progressing Multiple Sclerosis, Judy worked only a brief time in Spokane but was actively involved in the Multiple Sclerosis Society. In the mid-1990’s, she moved to a home in Colville, to be closer to her daughters. Judy’s declining health eventually brought her into the care of Parkview Assisted Living and then to Pinewood Terrace Nursing Home in Colville. The care she received was excellent and the love she was offered was inspiring.
Judy lived life to its fullest without reservation or regret. She had a wonderful and yet sometimes brash sense of humor. She inspired joy with her perfectly infectious laughter and smiles. Judy touched countless lives because she held nothing back when meeting a friend for the first time. She never met a stranger. Her greatest joy was her family and her greatest gift was her presence.
Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Brann Dodge; step mother Jerenne Mellinger Dodge; brother-in-laws, Dell Barbour and Billy Csikos and her nephew, Marc McCabe.
She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Hall and her husband, David of Kettle Falls, WA, Peggy Lewis and her husband, Justin of Colville, WA; father, Allen Dodge of Salina, KS; sisters, Joanne Robinson and husband, Gary of Scottsdale, AZ, Susan Dodge Csikos of Denver, CO; brother, Clifton Dodge and wife, Cathy of Salina, KS; step-sister, Gwyn Mellinger Auchard and husband, Mike of Lawrence, KS; step-brother, Richard Mellinger of Overland Park, KS; six grandchildren; Chelsie, Alexys, Casey, Makayla, Tristen, Katelynn and Bridger, numerous nieces and nephews.
June Lucille Koerner
June 9, 1920 - July 17, 2010
June Lucille Koerner, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home on July 17, 2010 in Colville, Washington. She was born June 9, 1920 in Circle, Montana to Arthur Cleveland and Hortense Gertrude (Sutherland) Wagner.
At the age of 7, she moved with her family to the Orin area near Colville, Washington. The family lived at Barstow, and June attended school in Greenwood. She married
Basil Best in 1937, but after six years of marriage they divorced. She then married
Denver Koerner in 1946, and they made their home in Colville until they divorced in 1968. June worked many places thoughout her life, probably the most surprising to her children was working for the Army 'building bombs'. She worked here locally as a waitress at both Newland's and King Cole's. June moved to Nebraska to care for her parents and then to Arizona where she resided for 11 years. She eventually returned to Colville, and lived at the Highland Apartments since 1997.
June would spend countless hours making quilts for everyone in her family. Every new grandchild and great-grandchildren received one of grandma's beautiful quilts. If June wasn't quilting or crocheting, she would be putting together numerous puzzles, gluing them so she could treasure each of the puzzles. June loved living in the Highland Apartments, it gave her independence as well as much socializing. She will be deeply missed by her friends at Highland. June's family will forever miss her sense of humor and loving, caring nature.
June was preceded in death by six of her siblings, James Wagner, Harold Wagner, Alma Smith, Gene Wagner, Raymond Wagner, and Ila Schuerman. She is survived by her children, Floyd Best of Medical Lake, WA, Lorraine Cress of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Elmer 'Bud' Koerner of Chewelah, WA, Lois Hollabaugh of Colville, WA, Lavernia Elwell of Desmet, ID, and Cindy Gordon of Thorp, WA; her siblings, Dixie Pearcy of Kentucky, Nancy Bergquist of Colville, WA, Sara Knight of Oregon, Doris Burnett of Oregon, and Bill Wagner of Colville, WA; 12 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 13 Great Great Grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Mountain View Park cemetery, Colville, Washington with Pastor Bob Todd officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the Lilac Blind Association, 1212 N. Howard, Spokane, WA 99201 or the Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210.
Mildred Marie Ross
December 4, 1932 - July 16, 2010
Mildred Ross, 77, passed away July 16, 2010 at St Joseph's Long Term Care Center. Mildred was born near Davis City, Iowa and moved with her family to the Chewelah area in 1934. She was the 5th child of Rollie and Mary-Lois Gunter. Her childhood was spent in the Blue Creek area where she attended school through grade 8 at which time she attended and graduated from Jenkins High school.
Mildred met Eric, her husband of 59 years, at a Chewelah dance. They married
on June 6, 1950. Mildred was not only Eric's life partner, but helped him to run the family business; including keeping books, cutting lumber, nailing pallets, or helping to construct and build. She was the complete companion to Eric. She not only helped in the business, but bore two young boys and raised them into adults. Mildred kept the household, did all the cooking and cleaning, was an avid gardener, yet still found time to sew, do crafts, and paint. She loved to sing and taught herself to play the guitar, violin and piano.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Eric and is survived by two sons and their families, Brian & Denice Ross of Chewelah, Randy & Debbi Ross of Aberdeen, WA, one brother Robert of Meridian, Idaho, five sisters, Myrna Coyle, Chewelah, Ruth Erdman & her husband, Bob of Lynden, Maxine Anderson and her husband, Andy of Las Vegas, Wanda Goff of Colville, and Barbara Daniels and her husband, Dan of Colville; six grandchildren and their families, Jayme & April Ross, Aaric & Misti Ross, Rhea Ross, Cari Ross-Koler, Cami & Harley Revel, and Casi & Dion Serra; and great-grandchildren Daniel, Jacob, Keona, Noah, Kale, Krislyn, Cole, and Cooper; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, cousins and friends.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Kenneth, Rollie Jr., and Walter, two sisters, Margaret, and Kathleen, and one grandson, Kyle.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. at the Chewelah United Church of Christ. The Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory is handling arrangements.
The family requests any memorial donations be made to the Chewelah Pioneer cemetery Association, c/o PO Box 281, Chewelah, WA 99109 of the City of Chewelah.
Mary Darrow Hubbard Lawson
October 17, 1923 - July 15, 2010
Mary Lawson passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15, 2010 at Pinewood Terrace Convalescent Home in Colville, WA. She will be remembered for her quite ways, listening ear, positive gentle spirit, love of gardening and animals, and her ability to put a smile on anyone's face. She was loved by all and will be missed by many.
Mary was born on October 17, 1923 in Pasadena, CA, one of three children of Melissa and John Hubbard. She spent her childhood going through the Pasadena School system including Pasadena City College. She was part of a tight knit group of girls who stayed friends all these many years. Mary graduated from Redlands University with a Bachelors in Sociology and later a Masters in Social Work from USC. Mary worked at the county Hospital in downtown Las Angeles and took the old red car each day to work. She also worked at two respiratory hospitals where she was one of the first Hospice workers helping people make their transitions. She loved working closely with those in need but hated paperwork. She married
Ramsay Lawson in 1948 and had four wonderful daughters who brought her much joy. Meg Lawson and Danna Kendall of Colville, WA, D'Ann Lawson of Santa Barbra, CA, and Beth Campbell of Cary, NC. Mary was fortunate to have been able to enjoy six grandchildren, Rebekah, Nathan, and Zachariah Kendall, Ian Fisher, Rachel and Valerie Campbell. She loved doing craft projects and was known at Valentine Elementary School in San Marino as the Clay Lady. Mary was also active at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Campfire Girls, and Planned Parenthood teaching young women how to care for their newborns. She taught her daughters to treat everyone as a special person, to love themselves and to be the best they could be in every situation. We love Mom/Mary very much and are honored to have known her.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Georgianna 'Georgie' McCanna
May 27, 1960 - July 12, 2010
Georgianna 'Georgie' McCanna, a longtime resident of Addy, WA went to be at rest with the Lord on July 12, 2010 in Chewelah, WA. She was born on May 27, 1960 in Kalispell, MT, the daughter of Victor Charles and Yvonne Daisy (Schoneberger) Pound.
Georgie moved with her family to Tukwila, WA when she was a very young child. She attended school in Tukwila, attending Foster High School until her senior year when she moved to Chewelah. She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1978. In 1981, she met her soul mate, Craig McCanna, and he proposed to her on Christmas Eve of the same year. They were married
at St. Mary of the Rosary Catholic Church in Chewelah on June 5, 1982. Georgie stayed at home taking care of her children’s needs until they were all in school. She then went to work for the Chewelah School District as a Para Educator for the last 17 years. Georgie loved working with kids, especially in middle school with special needs children.
Georgie enjoyed spending time outdoors. She loved being near the water, whether she was swimming, boating or fishing. She was avid about taking care of herself with exercise. Georgie had a very loving personality that was always expressed in her thoughtful and selfless actions towards all.
Georgie is survived by her husband Craig McCanna at the home, her oldest son Johnie McCanna and wife Natasha of Spokane, WA, her daughter Brittney McCanna and friend Nathan Arneson of Spokane, WA, her youngest son Michael McCanna and fiancé Dani Jacobson of Spokane, WA, her granddaughter Janie Lynn McCanna of Spokane, WA, her sisters Mary Kier and husband Al of Cle Elum, WA and Vicki Brandrup and husband Tom of Mt. Vernon, WA, her brother Vince Pound and wife Andrea of Paulsbo, WA, her mother Daisy Tuss and husband Tony of Lewistown, MT, her father Victor Pound and wife Toni of Maricopa, AZ, her mother-in-law Cherie McCanna of Addy, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.
Rosary: Friday, July 16, 2010, 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary of the Rosary
Mass of Christian Burial: Saturday July 17, 2010, 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Rosary
Frances Bugg Dompier (Shan)
June 5, 1914 - July 9, 2010
Frances Bugg Dompier, also known as Shan, Aunt Shanny, Fran, Mom, and Nana, at 96 went to be with the Lord Friday July 9, 2010 at Buena Vista Nursing Home in Colville, WA. She was born in Nashville, TN on June 5, 1914 to James Simon and Fuchsia Belle (Purtee) Bugg. Frances was the mother of five - three sons, two daughters, 39 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.
Daughter Kassie (Don Deceased) lives on the Ranch, son Jim (Carolyn) from AK, daughter Betty Anne (Wayne) live in ID, son Jerry (Sherry) live in ID, and son Dan (Katina) live in Houston, TX, son Jim preceded her in death in 2005.
Frances’ family moved to Detroit, MI, where her father was a policeman. As an accomplished pianist, she graduated from the Detroit Conservatory of Music. She and her husband Al, were married
during the Depression in 1930, Frances and Al moved to California where he was a military transportation agent. To raise their family away from the big city, they moved to northwest Washington where they bought property and started the Six Bar D Ranch. They sold the ranch and moved back to San Diego, CA where they lived for many years and traveled all over the world. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25, 1980. Al passed away November 3, 1980, and was buried in Colville.
She remained in San Diego for another six years before choosing to move to Federal Way, WA, to be near daughter, Betty Anne. Moving to Federal Way, also brought her closer to her children living in the northwest. While in Federal Way, she attended Overlake Christian Church and later, Our Savor’s Baptist Church.
Frances’ Favorite verse was Psalm 19:14, 'May the words of my mouth and meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer.' She was a master at needlepoint and cross stitch, making sure she always presented a new grandbaby with her work of art.
She attended Bible Study Fellowship for five years in both San Diego and Federal Way. Later, she became a Bible Study Fellowship leader. She traveled to the Holy Land as a retirement trip.
In 2004, Frances moved to Colville to be near daughter, Kassie, and spent her remaining years at Buena Vista Nursing Home.
Memorials can be made to Buena Vista Nursing Home at 151 Buena Vista Dr., Colville, WA 99114. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
VICKIE L. GRAVES
July 15, 1940 - July 6, 2010
Vic Graves went to be with the Lord on July 6, 2010 in Evans, WA after an eight year fight with lung cancer.
Vic grew up on Oakdale, CA, and was the second youngest of six brothers. He was competitive and tough in his early years, known in high school for his record setting hurdle races and his true given name, Vickie.
He was employed in the food service industry as a meat cutter for over 30 years. Vic could easily name the cut of beef and pick out the best steak for the barbecue. He was always punctual and never late.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, his faithful dog companion Julio, jazz music and collecting 'treasures.'
Vic was a loving and thoughtful father and grandfather, always ready with a bear hug and latter called the 'grandpa hug'. He has three children, Melissa, Jacqueline, and Victor, eight grandchildren, Serena, Ashley, Nathen, Isadora, Kyle, Calyssa, Isaac, and Sylvia, and one great grandson, Sawyer.
Vic was a faithful friend, brother, and son. He was very willing to lend a helping hand and will be greatly missed by all.
Vic was preceded in death by his father, Jack, mother Opal, and two brothers, Richard and Ron.
There are no service scheduled at this time. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Vivian Gladys Peacock
March 28, 1919 - July 3, 2010
Vivian Peacock, age 91, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2010 in Colville, Washington. She was born March 28, 1919 on a farm in Lamoure, ND, the daughter of Andrew and Ingabord (Haarsager) Lane.
Vivian and her family moved to Kimberly, ID when she was 14 years old. She attended school and graduated from Kimberly High School in 1937. She married
Clinton Anderson in 1939. After WWII they settled in Everett, Washington. Vivian worked for the Scott Paper Company while living in Everett. In 1956, Vivian married
William ‘Bill’ Peacock. In 1962, Bill was hired to survey the roads for Boundary Dam, and eventually went to work at the Dam. Vivian worked for the Metaline Falls School District as their school cook. They moved to Bellingham in 1968. Vivian worked as a school cook for several years in the Bellingham area. She also was a cook for a Hotel and worked at a Pathology Lab while living on the west side. When Bill retired in the late eighties, they returned to Metaline to be closer to their grandchildren.
Vivian belonged to The Moose Lodge, the American Legion, and several other organizations. She attended church at the Metaline Falls Congregational Church. Both Bill and Vivian loved antiquing, having their own shop while living on the west side. They also participated in the Custer Antique Show in Spokane, Washington. Vivian enjoyed working in her garden, cooking for her family, and reading. She especially loved reading about the Civil War and any books pertaining to our nations history.
Vivian is preceded in death by her husband William Peacock; two daughters, Marian Yeargin and Janet Peacock; stepson, Timothy Peacock; her parents; four sisters and four brothers. Vivian is survived by her daughters, Marla (Barry) Sharp of Ione, WA and Andrea (Ken Wheeler) Hoffman of Metaline Falls, WA; her stepson, Bill Peacock of Fairbanks, AK; ten grandchildren, Serina, Hannah, Allen, Jennifer, Josh, Rachel, Sarah, Christin, Frances and Brad; sixteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; her sister, LaVerne Langley of California and many nieces and nephews.
There will be a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Metaline Fall Congregational Church. A burial will follow at the Metaline cemetery.
Raymond D. Johnson
September 13, 1929 - July 1, 2010
Raymond Johnson, age 80, passed away on July 1, 2010 in Colville, Washington. He was the eldest of three children born to Glen and Mary (Thurland) Johnson on September 13, 1929 in Farmington, NM.
Ray enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946 and was stationed in Kodiak, AK. He met a charming young lady, Evelyn Lukin, who was native to Alaska. They married
in 1950. Ray and Evelyn moved to Bremerton in 1952 where they resided for 4 years until Ray was honorably discharged from the Navy. They moved briefly to Priest River, Idaho where Ray did some logging. In 1961, they purchased a farm near Bossberg. Ray went to work for Plum Creek Lumber until his retirement.
Ray was above all a family man and especially enjoyed his time spent with his grandchildren. He was a devoted husband, caring for his wife during her years of illness. In his spare time, Ray loved to fish and hunt with his sons.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn; an infant granddaughter, Mary Johnson; two grandsons, Mike and Davy Johnson; a brother, Chuck. He is survived by his sons, Raymond (Ellen) Johnson of West Virginia, Robert (Betty) Johnson of Colville, and Victor Johnson of Colville; a sister, Lorene Wolf of Mammoth, OR; a sister-in-law, Agnes Driver of Vancouver, WA; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family is honoring their father wishes of no services. Ray will be laid to rest at Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
