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Bob 'Jake Brake' Vining
November 26, 1929 - July 1, 2010
Bob 'Jake Brake' Vining, a longtime resident of Kettle Falls, WA passed away on July 1, 2010 in Colville, WA at the age of 80. He was born the son of Arthur Ray and Charlotte Oleta (Woods) Vining on November 26, 1929 in Union Gap, WA.
Bob was raised in many communities in eastern Washington including Moxee, Summit Valley, Dayton, and the Swiss Valley area of Addy before moving to Evans as a teenager.
He attended school in Marcus, and also had to work to help take care of his seven siblings. He met Donna Schepman while she was walking with her friends in Kettle Falls, and after dating for three years, they were married
at the Kettle Falls Schoolhouse on August 16, 1952. Bob also spent time serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. He commanded a medic group and was shot while saving his fellow soldiers, receiving a bronze star and purple heart for his heroism. After Bob’s return from the war, he began to work as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver in the logging industry. He spent 26 years working at Boise Cascade where he drove truck, shovels and loaders, earning the nicknames 'Ranger Bob' and Jake Brake.' Bob was a very hard worker, and was always willing to work overtime to make sure his family had what they needed.
Bob loved spending his time outdoors, especially when he was hunting or fishing with a cold Rainier in his hand. He had a knack for finding the elusive cougar and bobcat. Bob loved huckleberry and mushroom picking, and even finding asparagus at Old Kettle. He also spent many Sunday’s on adventurous drives with his family. Bob had a tough persona, but was also very loving. He was grateful to spend his life with Donna, and his entire family is appreciative of his caring and compassion. Bob will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Donna Vining of Kettle Falls, his sons Ron Vining and friend Linda Reynvaan of Kettle Falls, Randy Vining and wife Teres of Chewelah, WA and Tracey Vining and wife Gretchen of Kettle Falls, his daughter Kim Frostad and husband Troy of Yakima, WA, his brothers Bud Vining and wife Gladys of Boulder City, NV, Larry Vining and wife Judy of Colville, and Jerry Vining and wife Carol of Coulee Dam, WA, his sisters Virginia Davis and husband Hal of Colville, Wanda Lentz of Spokane, Caroline Brooks of Washington, UT, and Diane Baxter and husband Gary of Kettle Falls, 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
PAMELA EVE RUSSELL
June 28, 1928 - June 30, 2010
Pamela Russell, born June 28, 1928, went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on June 30, 2010. She was the daughter of silent film actress Eva Novak and director and stunt man William Reed. She would say her claim to fame was her conception in Australia, birth in Hawaii, and ship ride home to Hollywood, CA with a cow that provided her with fresh milk along the way. Her father was hurt doing a stunt while filming a movie and later died when she was only 15. Her father’s death broke her heart. Pamela graduated from Hollywood High School in 1946. Following high school, Pamela worked at the Republic Studio. In 1950 she married
Jamie Russell whom she’d met while attending Van Nuys High School. Together they settled in Van Nuys and began a family. Pamela worked in the raising her family. She was an amazing mother to six children and made each one feel special and loved. She was active in the P.T.A. and was a Brownies and Girl Scout leader. Pamela also loved to act and she was involved in many plays. She also gave musical performances at community events with her daughter, Robin. In 1991, Pamela and her husband, Jamie, retired to the Cedar Creek area north of Colville. There they built Pamela’s dream home, a home that she had created while doodling on a napkin. This home complimented her love of Winnie The Pooh with a 100 acres forest in her back yard and all the Winnie The Pooh characters she could place in the forest.
She has too many friends to count due to her heart of gold. She found the best in everyone and always had the right words at the right times. For many generations to come, her family will cherish the gifts she left behind through her amazing writings and art. Most important to Pamela was her love of the Lord. She was ready and looking forward to her homecoming with Jesus.
Pamela is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Jamie Russell, at the home; six children, Robin True and husband, David, Christopher Robin Russell, Pandy Lopez and husband, Joe all of Colville, WA, Jenny Gregory and husband, Lee of Riverside, CA, Polly Kelly of Los Angeles, CA, 'David' Ben Russell and wife, Mari of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Vivian Johnston; sisters-in-law, Jane Russell and Nola Russell; thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Northport Medical Clinic. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
George John Simpson
December 11, 1929 - June 27, 2010
George Simpson, 80, passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2010. He was born on December 11, 1929 to Alex and Julia (Jane) Simpson in Inchelium, Washington.
There will be a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at the St. Michael’s Mission and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2010. Burial will follow the service at Hall Creek cemetery on Thursday.
George is preceded in death by his wife, Melva Simpson; two sons, Jearrett and Alex Simpson; son-in-law, Scott Pakootas; three grandsons, Ryan Michael Ellsworth, Dillon Simpson, Jay Lyn Wulff; three granddaughters, Mary Wynecoop, Tawny and Tawnya Simpson; a great granddaughter, Katy May Leader Charge; three brothers, Gerald, John, and Joe; one sister, Mary; and his parents, Alex and Julia Simpson.
George is survived by 10 daughters; 4 sons; 39 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 3 nieces, Chan, Nin, and Laura; the Carson family, Signor family, and Seymour family.
JOHN HOWARD LEADEN
November 27, 1942 - June 25, 2010
John H. Leaden, a lifetime resident of Northport, WA passed away on June 25, 2010 in Colville, WA at the age of 67. John was born on November 27, 1942 in Rossland, B.C., the son of Howard Erwin and Dorothy Olive (Irvin) Leaden.
John was raised on the family ranch where he learned the values of working the land and that of a full days work. He attended school in Northport and graduated in 1962 as a twelve year senior from Northport High School. Following high school, John continued to work the family ranch. On June 16, 1973 he married
Maria R. Romano in Trail B.C. In compliment to ranching, John began work at the Frazer Sawmill in 1978. He worked at the sawmill until its closure in the early 1990’s. He retired to ranching hay and cattle along side his son, Mike.
John spent countless hours in his wood shop creating everything from yard fixtures to tool boxes and stools. He had a great appreciation for a well kept shop where all tools had a place and were always put away after use. He also enjoyed working the yard and his tool of preference was a mower that often supplemented as a thrasher, rock splitter, weed trimmer and clearing tool. He was a quite and thoughtful man. John enjoyed helping others and sharing time with family, especially his grandson, Levi. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his unborn granddaughter. John relaxed to reruns of old westerns and had a great appreciation for John Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard in 1986.
John is survived by his wife, Maria Leaden, Northport, WA; son, Mike Leaden and his wife, Heidi, grandson, Levi, Northport, WA; mother, Dorothy Leaden, Colville, WA; brother, Larry Leaden, Northport, WA; niece, Gail Leaden, Spokane, WA; uncle and aunt, John and Mickey Irvin, Rossland BC; brother-in-law, Fred Romano and his wife, Lynn, Trail, BC; nephew, Adam Romano and his family, Kelowna, BC; niece, Leah Romano, Kelowna, BC; Laura Romano, Trail, BC and numerous cousins including John Leaden of Shoreline, WA.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Forest Home cemetery
MICHAEL CECIL KYLE
September 11, 1941 - June 18, 2010
Michael 'Mike' C. Kyle, a longtime resident of Ione, WA, passed away due to complications of a stroke on June 18, 2010 in Spokane, WA at the age of 68. Mike was born on September 11, 1941 in Eugene, OR the son on Donald Cecil and Dorothy Muriel (Hardin) Kyle.
He was raised in the Mitchell and Spray, OR area where he attended school. Mike graduated in 1959 from the Stanfield High School in Stanfield, OR. He then attended Portland State University for a time before entering the U.S. Army. Mike served in Vietnam from 1964 through 1966. Following his honorable discharge, Mike returned to Oregon. There he began his career as a telephone installation and repair man. He married
Bonnie Tippett on July 2, 1966 and they began a family. They moved to Ione, WA where Mike was the phone service man for Ione, Metaline and Metaline Falls, WA and the surrounding area. In 1978, Michael and Bonnie divorced. He then married
Nancy Barton in 1979 and they joined their families into their Ione home. Nancy preceded Mike in death in 1993.
Mike has been a very active community member and has served as an Ione City Councilman, Mayor of Ione for over 20 years, Lions Club Member, American Legion Member, and as a volunteer fire fighter for the Ione Fire Department.
Mike has been interested in gemstone and minerals since he was a young man. He has collected thousands of pounds of rocks over the years and enjoyed shaping and polishing his treasures. Mike was always 'there for his family' following the children’s sporting events and taking them hunting, fishing, waterskiing, motorcycling and four wheeling. He had strong family values of which he learned from his mother, share with his brother and sister and passed on to his children. He shared many stories about his youth as a horseman and was one to 'give the shirt from his back if asked'.
He is survived by his brother, Sam Kyle and wife, Patti of Sequim, WA; sister, Ginger Ashworth and husband, Lee of Beaverton, OR; daughter, Heather Kyle of Joseph, OR; sons, Jim Kyle and wife, Racile of Hermiston, OR, Cork Kyle and wife, Lisa of Bellevue, WA, Michael Barton and wife, Tracy of Colville, WA; grandchildren, James Perkins, Mike Thomas, Ori Kyle, Tanya and Tasha Barton; best friend, Roberto Mirabal and dear friends Denny and Linda all of Ione.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 155 W. First Ave., Colville, WA 99114 is entrusted with the arrangements.
Cheryl Jaye Anderson
March 15, 1956 - June 15, 2010
Cheryl Jaye Anderson, 54, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 15, 2010. She was born March 15, 1956 in Seattle, Washington to Bruce and Mary Ann (Boucher) Anderson.
After her high school graduation, Cheryl received her Associate Degree. She worked as an office manager for Mohoric Landscaping in Seattle. She was blessed with a daughter, Shauna. They shared a very close and special relationship. Cheryl and Shauna loved to garden together, pulling weeds and planting vegetables. Cheryl’s was excited when her grandson Jeremiah Jaye was named after her. She enjoyed her visits to Seattle, spending time with her daughter’s family. Even when Cheryl wasn’t feeling well, Shauna and her husband, Michael, would care of her.
In 2001, Cheryl moved to Colville and met her soul mate, Steve Barker. They loved fishing and had their ‘secret’ fishing spot. Cheryl & Steve would spend hours fishing together. When Cheryl’s health deteriorated, Steve bought an umbrella for their boat to keep Cheryl comfortable so they could continue fishing.
Cheryl enjoyed reading the Stephen King books and putting together puzzles. Cheryl will be remembered as a very sweet and caring person.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Clawson. She is survived by her fiance’, Steve Barker of Colville; her daughter Shauna Marie Anderson and her husband, Michael Davis of Seattle; two grandsons, Jeremiah Jaye and Andre Maurice Anderson and a new granddaughter, Michaela Marie Anderson all of Seattle; and her mother-in-law to be, Gladys Frazier.
There are no services at Cheryl’s request. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with arrangements.
WANDA LOUISENE BOWLBY
July 19, 1927 - June 14, 2010
Wanda Louisene (Lookinbee) Bowlby, 82, past away Monday June 14, 2010 at Buena Vista Nursing Home in Colville, WA. She was born July 19, 1927 in Fayetteville, AR to Louis T. and Opal Lookinbee.
Wanda was two years old when the depression came along and with that she lived in ten different states and attended ten different schools. She was 16 years old when she married
Lee Bowlby June 8, 1945 in Republic, WA. Wanda loved gardening and truly had a green thumb growing vegetables that she would can. She cured and or smoked many types of meet and fish, including some record size salmon she caught while on a charter boat in Portland, OR. Wanda also enjoyed brewing beer and Elder Berry and Black Berry wines. She was a great seamstress and loved quilting and crocheting.
Wanda had one sister, Norma Junne Roo and when Opal (Lookinbee) Neece’s marriage to Leonard Neece gave her three more sisters: Donna Mitchell, Delores Wietrick, and Carol J. Neese deceased. She gained an additional step-sister in Shirley Upton from Louis Lookinbee’s second marriage to Etta. Wanda has two children Sharon (Bowlby) Steuart-Elam and John Bowlby and his wife Donna. Her pride and joy was her grandchildren, Jessica (Steuart) Irwin, Lee Steuart, Karen (Bowlby) Palm, and Keith Bowlby. Wanda had two additional grandchildren Jami, Faith, and Joshua through Jeannette and John Brown. Her great-grandchildren are Tyler, Abigail, Nathan, Katelyn, Rachel, Jeff, Ronnie, and Ashleigh. Nieces and nephews are Tamara, Michelle, Barrie, Dawn, Mike, Chris, and John.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Thursday June 17, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Republic cemetery
Jodine Marie Crill-Gardner
December 14, 1957 - June 14, 2010
Jodine Marie Crill-Gardner, 52, passed away peacefully at her home on June 14, 2010. She was born on December 14, 1957, in Berea, Ohio. Jodine was the second of seven children born to Lowell W. and Dorothy Ann (Springer) Crill.
In 1962, the family left Ohio and moved briefly to Costa Mesa, California before settling in Simi Valley. Jodi grew up and attended schools in Simi Valley. She was a Girl Scout and spent many hours earning her badges. Jodi graduated from Simi Valley High School in 1976. After graduating, she moved with her family to Clark Fork, ID where she helped with the family business. Jodi eventually returned to California, and went to work at Denny's Restaurant in Costa Mesa. This is where she met, James Joseph 'Joe' Gardner, who was the manager of Denny's Restaurant. They fell in love and unbeknownst to the family, Jodi and Joe eloped. They surprised the family with their wonderful news during the Christmas holidays. Jodi and Joe moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where they raised a family and resided for 26 years. Jodi would work graveyard shifts as a cashier at the Mirage Casino so she could spend time with her children, Cheyenne and Cody during the day. As a family, they enjoyed bowling and were always on a bowling league. Jodi loved the outdoors, and took Cheyenne and Cody on several camping trips. Jodi kept an immaculate home, was artistic, and talented with woodworking, and arts & crafts. She was accomplished in Shoto-Kan Karate, receiving her black belt. Jodi also taught both Cheyenne and Cody Shoto-Kan Karate.
When Joe's health required him to take an early retirement, they moved to Kettle Falls to be closer to family. Jodi was able to have her dream home with a large yard and trees. Just as they were settling in to their new life, Joe passed away unexpectedly. Jodi stayed strong for her children. She was always the first to help her family, but would never ask for help for herself. Jodi was very self-sufficient, and if there 'was a will she would find a way'. Jodi was a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, always giving to others.
Jodine was preceded in death by her husband, James Joseph Gardner (August 2008), her sister, Jeannette Suzanne Desjardins (February 2007), her father, Lowell W. Crill (September 1982), and step-father, Frederic Bingham (May 2005). Jodine is survived by her children, Cheyenne Marie Gardner, of Spokane and Joseph 'Cody' Gardner of Kettle Falls; her mother, Dorothy Ann Bingham of Kettle Falls, three brothers, Jeffery Wayne Crill of Bonney Lake, WA, Jerry Russell Crill of Kettle Falls, Jonathan 'Jon' Mitchell Crill of Colville; two sisters, Julie Ann Crill-Lewis of Bonney Lake, WA, and Jill Kathleen Crill-Webster of Puyallup, WA; her grandmother, Fannie Springer, age 92, of Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service for Jodi will be held at 4:00 p.m. on June 18, 2010 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville, Washington.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Gilbert Standon
06/23/1940 - 06/12/2010
Gilbert Manuel Standon went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2010. He was born in Ontario, CA June 23, 1940 to parents Roy and Della Standon.
Gil worked for many years as a paint contractor and was a gifted mechanic his whole life. He spent the last 36 years of his life in Pleasant Valley on a beautiful ranch that he loved.
He was a friend to all and never missed an opportunity to help those in need. He was a master storyteller and always had a joke ready to share. His encouragement, compassion, and loving ways will be greatly missed.
Gil is survived by his son, Gilbert Wayne Standon, Skykomish; daughter, Cheryl Lynn Hood, Spokane; son, Roger Dean Standon, Plummer, ID; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother Roy Standon, sister Arlene Goldy, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many close and dear friends.
Please join us for a Pleasant Valley Rally Memorial in Gil’s honor on June 26, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at 2628 Pleasant Valley Rd., Rice, WA.
Clive Alvord McIrvin
04/12/1919 - 06/12/2010
Clive Alvord McIrvin passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 12, 2010. Clive was born April 12, 1919 in Astoria, Oregon to Harry B. and Edith McIrvin. He graduated from Ridgefield High School in 1936. He then attended Portland University on a football scholarship. He played one year for the Pilots before transferring to Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon.
During this time, Clive met Ruby Broughton, a beautiful young woman who attended neighboring Vancouver High School. Thus began a love story that lasted 68 ½ years. Clive and Ruby were married
on July 14, 1940. They resided in Gresham, where Clive was a meat market manager for Safeway until he volunteered, along with his two brothers and a cousin, in WWII and served in the 1051st Engineers. This Company opened supply lines, which involved opening ports on the Mediterranean and building bridges on the Rhine River so that supplies could reach General Patton and his troops.
While living in Gresham in 1941, their daughter Sharon was born. Son Len was born while Clive was in North Africa in 1943. After Clive returned from the European Theater in 1945, he and Ruby moved with their two children to Laurier, followed by his brother Bob and his family, to join Clive’s parents, who had purchased the original homestead that was beginning of Diamond M Ranch.
Clive was a true pioneering cattlemen and devoted his life to raising his family and building a ranch on the banks of the Kettle River.
Clive and Ruby’s first home at Laurier was a log cabin with no running water or electricity on Deep Creek, known as the 'Barber Cabin'. They moved from there to a home on the Kettle River in 1949. Two months after moving into their new home in 1949, Janice was born. Nancy was born in 1951, Mary in 1956 and Patsi in 1958.
Clive spent the remainder of his 91-plus years at this location, with the exception of winters spent in the Columbia Basin, where they have wintered their cattle for the past 37 years.
During his life, Clive was active in the Stevens County Cattleman’s Association, serving in many positions from director to president. He also served as Vice-President of the Washington Cattleman’s Association. In his connection with SCCA, Clive spent many years as a 4-H Club Leader and 20 years as Superintendent of the beef barn at the Northeast Washington Fair. Numerous 4-H and FFA Exhibitors were influenced by the interest he had in encouraging new generations to become and stay involved in the American farming community. Clive was a past board member of the Orient School Board. After witnessing many of the atrocities connected with WWII, Clive became a passionate proponent of the U.S. Constitution. This led him to become a lifetime member of the John Birch Society.
Clive also hosted a Sunday night bible study in his home for over 30 years.
'In addition to his family, in whom he took great pride, Clive’s greatest pleasure was raising Hereford cattle in the mountains of Northeast Washington.
Clive was preceded in his death by Ruby, his life companion and love of 68-plus years, and his brother, Bob.
Clive is survived by his brother Cal, Sequim, and his six children, son and daughter-in-law, Len and Patti McIrvin; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Gene Pond, Kelly Hill; Janice and Jerry Davis, Spokane; Nancy and Doug McRae, Ritzville; Mary and Bruce Agar, Thermopolis, WY; and Patsi and Randy Parrott, Hartline. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
