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Irene Dorothy Kelley
Wednesday, 08 October 2008
Irene Dorothy Kelley, a 21-year resident of Colville, passed away Sept. 30, 2008 at Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville. She was 86. Irene’s parents are Ernest and Alice (King) Flood, who emigrated from England to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, Canada, where Irene was born on Feb. 8, 1922.
As a young child, Irene moved from Canada to Chicago, where she attended high school. In the 1940’s she moved to Los Angeles.
While living in Los Angeles, Irene met and married
Jack Kelley on Aug. 19, 1950. They had three children, one daughter and two sons, before moving to Colville in the early 1980’s.
Irene will be greatly missed by friends and loved ones.
Irene was proceeded in death by her husband, Jack B. Kelley Sr., and by a son, Jack B. Kelley Jr.
She is survived by daughter, Kathy and husband, Jim Chapman; son, Patrick and wife, Karen Kelley; grandson, Bryan Chapman; grand-daughter, Bonnie Chapman; brother, Ray Flood; sisters, Helen and husband, Bob Little; Doris and husband, Brad Accosta.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory are handling the arrangements.
Becky Lorraine Adams
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Becky Lorraine Adams, a 17-year resident of the Kettle Falls area, passed away on Nov. 23, 2008 in Colville. She was born on July 12, 1952 in Bakersfield, CA.
Becky was co-owner in a bakery with her brother in Elk Grove, CA. There, Becky met Bob Adams and they were married
in 1976 at Lake Tahoe, NV. She resided in Elk Grove for over 15 years before moving to Lodi, CA. While in Lodi, Becky worked at Lodi Memorial Hospital. Becky and Bob grew tired of the California pace of life and upon Bob’s retirement, they moved to the Kettle Falls area. They have made this area their home ever since that time.
Becky often reminisced about her dogs and the Boston Terriers, Pugs and English Bulldogs she raised. She was a great cook whose chocolate éclairs will be dearly missed. Becky’s approach to life was old-fashioned and she was remembered for her "tough as nails" character. She enjoyed sewing, working in her flower garden and trying her luck at the casinos.
Becky was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and both of her brothers.
She is survived by her sons, James Adams and his wife, Nina, Hatfield, MO; Phil Adams, his fiancée, Shelly and their two sons, Robert and Cody, Kettle Falls; William Adams, his fiancée, Shelia, and two daughters, Mckinzie, Kettle Falls and Alaina, Anchorage, Alaska, and one "good as adopted" son, Josh Sells, Kettle Falls.
No service will be held.
Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
Terry Alan Roach, Sr.
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Terry Alan Roach, Sr., 38, was born Feb. 28, 1970 in Stanford, CA, and passed away in a tragic automobile accident Nov. 22, 2008 in Chewelah.
Terry grew up in California where at the young age of 13, he met his future wife and love of his life, Julie Fossum. They were married
July 22, 1989 in Milpitas, CA.
In 1993 Terry and Julie settled in Washington with their two boys, Justin and Terry Jr. Terry was a very devoted and loving father and husband. He cherished every minute he spent with his family. He had a huge heart and nothing made him happier than to spend time teaching his sons to hunt, fish, work on cars, ATVs, and listen to them play guitar. It was rare for him to miss anything his sons were involved in. He was very proud of them.
Terry was full of life and loved to spend time hunting, camping, riding and joking around with his family and friends. He was a hard worker and ten years of his career was spent with Stimson Lumber in Arden. Terry enjoyed being a part of the Addy New Life Christian Center, even though it was for a short time. Over the last year, Terry touched the lives of many people in the community. He will forever be in the hearts of those who loved him.
Terry is survived in life by his wife, Julie Roach; sons, Justin Roach and Terry Roach Jr.; parents, Alan and Jeannie Roach, Clark Fork, ID; both grandmothers, Ruth Roach, Eureka, CA and Virginia Robertson, Collierville, TN; his sister, Michalle (Shelli) Capelli; brother-in-law, Joey and niece, Danielle, Laclede, ID; sister-in-law, Belinda Fossum; nephew, Tom Harris; and nieces, Nicole Whitten and Marina Chambers.
Funeral Service was held Nov. 28 at Addy New Life Christian Center.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory handled arrangements.
Merle Wesley Gnagy
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Merle Wesley Gnagy, a 22-year resident of the Colville area, passed away on Dec. 4, 2008 at the age of 80. He was born on Dec. 29, 1927 in Tacoma, the son of Muriel and Lydia (Jamieson) Gnagy.
Merle was raised and attended school in the Los Angeles, CA area. After graduating from Alhambra High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Merle served in Shanghai prior to China’s fall to Communism. After being honorably discharged, he began college at East Los Angeles Junior College, where he played football for an undefeated, untied team prior to transferring to Washington State University.
Following college, Merle returned to California where he started a career as a technician for the Xerox copier company. Merle’s career took him to Seattle for several years and then to Alaska, where he resided in Fairbanks, Kodiak and Anchorage.
He retired in the early 1980’s and moved to Hawaii. In 1986, Merle settled in the Colville area. He traveled extensively during the winter months and often in the summer, but always returned home to Colville.
Merle led a very active lifestyle. He took great efforts to stay physically fit with gym and fitness club memberships and often ran marathons, including the Honolulu and Fairbanks Marathons. Merle also enjoyed dancing and he would schedule his travels to attend dancing events such as those during Octoberfest. He was a wonderful polka and ballroom style dancer. His quiet time was often spent reading and enjoying a good science fiction novel.
Merle was preceded in death by his brother, Walter, and by his son, Steven, both in 2005.
He is survived by his daughter, Denise Bailey and husband, Brad; grandchildren, Jennifer and Daniel, Chandler, AZ; brother, Richard Gnagy, Sacramento, CA; niece Susanne Gnagy, Maui; nephews John (and Nancy) Gnagy, Santa Barbara, CA; Matthew Gnagy, Lake Tahoe, CA; and a niece; Heidi Porth and husband, Roland, Colville.
A funeral service was held Dec. 15 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville. A committal will follow at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of one’s choice.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
Lorraine L. Frashure
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Former Colville resident, Lorraine L. Frashure, passed away on December 8, 2008 in Camarillo, CA. She was born on June 2, 1915.
She resided in Colville from 1970 until 1993.
Lorraine was a member of the Grange and the Aladdin Club for 23 years.
She is survived by her children, Judie Happy and Bruce Frashure; grandchildren, Donnie Happy, Stacey Parzik, Collene Torres, and Wendy Tresidder; and great-grandchildren, Justin Parzik and Trevor Parzik.
Service will be held at Oakwood Memorial cemetery in Chatsworth, CA, at 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 20.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association Widows and Orphans Fund.
Geneva 'Neva' Marrieta Leake
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Geneva 'Neva' Marietta Leake, a long-time resident of Colville, passed away in Colville on Dec. 10, 2008 at the age of 97. She was born in Pleasant Valley, OR on Sept. 23, 1911 to Smith and May (Henry) Herring.
Neva was raised and attended school in Provo, UT. She moved to Halfway, OR, where she met Howard Leake, and they were married
in 1930. They moved to Baker, OR in 1935 where they began raising their family. Neva and her family moved several times, living in Vancouver, Santa Barbara, CA, Baker, OR and then back to Vancouver in 1948 where she settled.
Neva’s marriage to Howard ended in 1955. Later, Neva married
Leo Grimm. They moved to Hermiston, OR, where they lived until Leo passed away.
Neva later remarried
Howard, and they enjoyed each other until Howard passed away in 1974. Neva moved to Hunters in 1977 and in 1981 moved with her daughter-in-law, Muriel, to Colville. In 2005, Neva became a resident of Pinewood Terrace Nursing Home, where she received loving care and made new friends. Neva spent most of her life as a homemaker, lovingly taking care of her family.
Neva was great in the kitchen. She was one of the best candy makers who ever lived and her canned fruits and vegetables were second to none. Neva enjoyed crocheting and always had a project sitting next to her favorite chair. She was also musically talented, and could play the accordion, piano and organ. Neva’s talented 'Green Thumb' was always evidenced by her gardens, where she raised the most beautiful flowers and delicious vegetables.
Neva was always very loving and cared for her family so much. She even kept track of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was very proud of each one of them. Grandma was known as the 'kissing grandma.'
Neva was preceded in death by her husbands, Leo Grimm and Howard Leake; by her son, Gaylen Leake in 1990, and by her grandson, John Leake in 1961.
She is survived by her sons, Lloyd Leake, Colville; Carl Leake, Camas; daughter-in-laws, Muriel Leake, Colville; Doreen Leake, Vancouver; 13 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral service for Neva Leake will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 at Grace Evangelical Free Church in Colville. The graveside service will follow at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville is in charge of arrangements.
Bobbie James Wilson
Wednesday, 17 December 2008
Bobbie James Wilson, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away on Dec. 5, 2008 in Spokane at the age of 68. Bobbie was born on Jan. 4, 1940 in Warrior, Alabama to James Riley and Camille Imogene (Richardson) Wilson.
Bobbie came to the Colville area in 1957 with the U.S. Air Force when he was stationed at the 760th AC&W radar base on what is now called Radar Dome near Black Lake. While stationed in Colville, he met Helen Marie Shorter, daughter of Jack and Ruth Shorter. They married
on Sept. 9, 1960. After serving in the Air Force for eight years, Bobbie had a long and distinguished engineering career with International Business Machines, where he worked for over 30 years in San Jose, CA, Boulder, CO, Tucson, AZ, and Stuttgart, Germany.
In 1994, Bob and Helen returned to the place he loved most and they have lived outside of Kettle Falls along Lake Roosevelt in retirement for the last 14 years.
Bob was remembered for his high integrity and his unwavering expectations for himself and those he cared about. He was a hard worker and a caring man who loved his family. He enjoyed playing cribbage with Helen, woodworking, yard work, computers and restoring his 1953 Chevy. He was an avid sports fan who especially enjoyed baseball and basketball. Bobbie played competitive fast-pitch softball well into his 40’s, and his teams won several championships and tournaments.
Bobbie is survived by his wife, Helen; sons, David Troy Wilson, Kirkland and Gary Todd Wilson, Tucson; grandchildren, Zoie and Lexi, Tucson; Kailey and James, Kirkland; his mother, Imogene Richardson, Russell Springs, KY; brother, Robin Richardson, Athens, OH; sisters, Annette McCay, Remlap, AL, and Myra Kerr, Corydon, IN; mother-in-law, Ruth Shorter; brother-in-law, Jack Shorter and wife, Marcia, all of Kettle Falls; and the many children and grandchildren in his extended family.
A private family memorial was held.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements.
Herb Zibell
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Herbert Alvin Zibell came into this world kicking and screaming on June 7, 1931 in Chewelah. He peacefully went home to be with his Lord, his family at his side, on Jan. 5, 2009 after a prolonged illness. He was the son of Herbert Richard Zibell and Elizabeth Marie (Glaesmer) Zibell and joined sisters Esther and Leona at home.
Herb attended 12 years of school in Chewelah, graduating from Jenkins High School in May, 1949. He was involved in sports and participated in football, basketball, and track. In 1950 he met the love of his life, Ginger Lyons. They were married
on Dec. 9, 1950 and just recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. They have lived in the Chewelah area their entire married
life. To this union were born seven children: six girls and one boy who is the youngest. Most of Chewelah knew the night he was born!
In 1958, Herb got tired of working and getting laid off. He started Zibell’s Cabinet Shop, eventually purchasing the old Spray’s Dry Cleaners on Webster Avenue, where the Chewelah City Shop is now located. He eventually branched out and started a cut stock business at that location and the business became known as Zibell Industries, employing 30 at one time.
In his later years, Herb started North Star Wood Products and continued with this until his death.
Herb has always loved the Chewelah community. He has served it in many ways. In his younger years, he was a member of the Jaycees, holding several offices over the years. Many memories and friendships were made while in Jaycees. A couple of the highlights were the annual raft race held on the Colville River against the Colville Jaycees and the annual conventions.
The Jaycees earned money as a group so that those who wanted could attend.
He served on the original steering committee for the 'new' St. Joseph Hospital. He was one of the original signatories for the Pete Meyer Memorial Golf Course. He spent many hours up there clearing land and landscaping in honor of his good friend. The name of the golf course was later changed to Chewelah Golf and Country Club.
He was a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chewelah where he was baptized, confirmed, married
and where we are now sending him home to be with his Lord.
In 1958 he joined the Chewelah Volunteer Fire Department. He served as Chief of that organization for 28 years. In 1996, after 38 years, he retired, but his love for that group never dimmed. Herb had numerous accomplishments as fire chief, upgrading training, equipment and facilities. 'Fireburgers' became famous or infamous during his years as chief.
He was instrumental in building the gazebo in the Chewelah City Park, where you will find those Fireburgers during Chataqua. Herb could be found in the summers at the local fairs with his sign booth. He loved the time he spent at these fairs and enjoyed the people he got to meet and visit. At Chataqua, his booth was next door to the Fireburger stand. Late summer you could find Herb on his deck with friends and family making sauerkraut. He finally divulged his 'recipe' for it this last summer.
Herb was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, swimming, water-skiing, mushrooming and picking huckleberries. His love of the outdoors was transferred to his children and grandchildren. He continued to enjoy these activities until his illness forced him to take a back seat and be the 'instructor'.
Herb was preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Marie, sister Esther Zimmer, daughters Dorcas Viola, Darci Ann and grandson Jason Parrish.
Herb is survived by his loving wife Ginger at their Chewelah home; his sister Leona Hammel, Chewelah. Surviving children are Debby (Garry) McCanna, Denice (Calvin) Davis of Chewelah; Diana (Brad) Parrish of Electric City; Dani (Alan) Wolfe of Post Falls, Idaho; and last, but certainly not least, son David (Tammy) Zibell of Deer Park; Brother-in-law and wife, Tracie and Jeanette Lyons of Tacoma.
He is survived by 16 grandchildren: Joey (Lynnette) McCanna, Cody (Sarah) McCanna, Rachael (Matt) Edwards, Tim Davis, Casey (Dana) Parrish, Josh (Traci) Parrish, Richard (Mandy) Parrish, Nick Scott, Brianna Scott, Ben Wolfe, Joe Wolfe, Jake Wolfe, Ginny (Ben) Uhl, Dustin Tuttle, Carissa (Travis) Moddison and Tyrone (Ashleigh) Zibell.
Fifteen great grandchildren will miss their grandpa: Kadee, Cole and Sierra McCanna, Cody, Shania, and Garrett McCanna, Thunder Wellhausen, Oshun, Prairie, and Harvest Parrish, Dakota Parrish, Isaiah and Isabella Parrish, Zachary Simons, Jacob Uhl, and Baby Moddison who will join the ranks in July. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and very good friends will miss Herb as well.
A memorial service for Herb will be held on Jan. 17, 2009, 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chewelah. Please join the family and celebrate his life on earth. Herb was cremated and his burial will be in the spring when there is a promise of rebirth in the air.
Memorials may be made in Herb’s name to the Chewelah Fire Department Scholarship Fund at P.O. Box 258, Chewelah, WA 99109 (specify scholarship fund) or to St Paul Lutheran Church Pre-School, P.O. Box 91, Chewelah, WA 99109.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Chewelah is in charge of the arrangements.
