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Harley Hopkins
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Chewelah lost one of its greatest sports fans in the passing of Harley W. Hopkins, 79, of Addy on Sept. 7, 2009. Proud of his pioneer heritage, Harley was born Feb. 22, 1930 in Summit Valley in a house which was built by his Grandma Colburn after she homesteaded the land. His parents, Juanita Colburn and Harland (Pete) Hopkins, were also lifetime area residents.
Harley attended Summit Valley School and graduated from Jenkins High School and Washington State College (now WSU), where he was a 'Founding Father' and charter member of WSU’s Farmhouse Fraternity. He was very active in a number of organizations during his lifetime. Elected State 4-H President in 1949, he also belonged to the Washington Cattleman’s Association, the Stevens County Livestock Association, was a member of the Chewelah Junior Chamber of Commerce, a 4-H leader, and a school board member at Summit Valley. For many years he coached Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball, VFW softball and basketball, and organized and directed a 16-team basketball tournament for eighth and ninth graders.
Harley married
Mary Coffman in 1964, and the couple has enjoyed life together for the past 45 years - true partners in life as they farmed, coached, attended a multitude of sporting events, worked and played together on their farm and enjoyed their three children. Besides sports, Harley had a particular interest in history and geology, especially in this area.
Survivors include his wife Mary, at the home; children, Melinda Burgess (Ben), Mark Hopkins (Tammy), and Melanie Bailey (Clay), all of Addy; grandchildren, Alysia and Hailey Burgess, Mikaela, Morgan, and Robert Hopkins, and Myah Bailey; his Aunt, Clara Hathaway, El Cajon, CA; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and a host of young people that he has coached and encouraged throughout the years. They will all miss this gentle, loving and caring man.
Harley was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter, Shaya Bailey.
The funeral and celebration of Harley’s life was held Sept. 12, 2009 at the Summit Valley Church in Addy.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Colville, WA is entrusted with arrangements.
Kay Hastings
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Kay Alice Hastings, 64, a longtime resident of Colville, passed away Sept. 11, 2009 at her home. She was born October 7, 1944 at Coulee Dam to Joseph and Jennie (Van Skifer) Hansen.
As a young girl, her family moved to Orient, where she attended grade school. She graduated from Chewelah High School in 1962.
Kay married
Keith Hastings of Chewelah in June of 1963 in The Dalles, OR. The couple had been married
for 46 years.
Following construction work, their first son Shawn was born in Colville in 1964. Their second son Cliff was born in Pasco in 1965. The family returned to the area in 1966 to start cattle ranching in the North Basin area, which they continued for 30 years. Together they enjoyed camping, horseback riding, and time in the outdoors. Kay especially enjoyed her garden and time with her family.
Throughout Kay’s life, she worked at various jobs: for the Statesman Examiner, Colville Veterinary Clinic, Goodwill Industries, Farmers Supply, Bresnahan Insurance, and Home Care. She was a member of the Danish Sisterhood, a former 4-H leader, Eagles member, Melody Riders Saddle Club member, Rodeo Princess in 1960 and Queen in 1961.
Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jennie Hansen.
She is survived by her husband Keith; sons, Shawn Hastings and wife Heidi, Kettle Falls; Cliff Hastings, Colville; a sister, Terry Simpson, Springdale; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
There will be a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice at P.O. Box 808 Chewelah, WA 99109.
Danekas funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Albert (Alfie) Howes
Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Albert (Alfie) Howes, 54, passed away as the result of injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident on July 30.
Alfie is survived by his two children, Anna and Doug Howes; his mother, Bonnie Judd; his brothers, Larry and Lee Howes; two sisters, Pamela Howes and Karla Judd; step-brothers, Monte and Jim Judd; and one step-sister, Shirley Judd; two aunts, two uncles and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, by his father, step-father, brother Garry; by two nephews, Gary and Josh; by one step-brother, Henry Duane Judd, and many friends.
Funeral service will be held Sept. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eagles’ Lodge in Colville. A potluck will follow at the Eagles Lodge.
Brent Portlock
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Brent James Portlock, 20, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 18, 2009. He was the younger of two boys born to James Portlock and Patricia Smith on March 11, 1989 in Ukiah, CA. As a toddler, Brent moved to Deer Park with his mother and brother, Justin. He attended Head Start and Deer Park Elementary, before he moved back to California. Brent and his brother joined their mother once she was settled in Phoenix, AZ. Brent attended school through 11th grade. Wanting to reconnect with his cousins, Brent moved to Northport and attended his senior year at Northport High School. He graduated in 2007, standing proudly as the tallest student in the class!
After high school, Brent started using power tools to build things. He realized he had quite a talent in carpentry. He also took up Marshal Arts, and was extremely gifted in Karate and its difficult techniques. Brent would step in for the instructor and teach a class when asked. He also enjoyed camping and playing the guitar with his friends. He will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his willingness to help younger kids or even his peers to instill self-confidence. Brent loved the outdoors and would always encourage others to get outside and enjoy life.
His greatest joy, however, was his son Kye, who was born on July 7, 2009. Brent loved being a Daddy to Kye, even before his son was born. His backpack was quickly turned into a diaper bag, holding everything little Kye would need. Kye was his pride and joy.
Brent is survived by his son Kye Portlock at the home; his mother, Patricia Smith and her fiancé Alex Willett of Kettle Falls; his father, James Portlock and his wife Pamela, California; his brother, Justin Portlock, Kettle Falls; a step-brother, Paul; a step-sister, Kayla; half-sister, Samantha; and step-sister Nikola; his grandparents, Doug and Stella Portlock, Redwood Valley, CA; grandmother, Louetta Albright of Louisana; grandmother, Mona Chrisman of Kettle Falls; great grandparents, Paul and May Albright of Apple Valley, CA; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held on Nov. 29 at 1 p.m. at Locust Grove in Kettle Falls, with a gathering following at Gateway Assembly Church in Kettle Falls.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Danny Alan Bowyer
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Danny Alan Bowyer, Major Ret. USAF, 60, passed away on Nov. 18 at his home in Loon Lake surrounded by his loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1948 in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Darwin (Doc) and Mabel (Larson) Bowyer. He was their only surviving child and was reared in Rockwell City, IA, graduating from high school there in 1967.
Dan married
his high school sweetheart, Luceen Reifsteck, on June 2, 1968.
He graduated from the University of Iowa with a BS Degree in Physical Therapy in 1972 and a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management in 1985 from Golden Gate University. Dan and Luceen service for one year at Mt. David Children’s Orthopaedic Hospital in Bethlehem, Israel and then he enlisted and service in the USAF as a physical therapist.
Upon his military retirement in 1994, they moved to Valley, where he continued to work as a physical therapist until January 2009.
Dan was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife of 41 years, Luceen; son Joshua (Kathryn) of Valley and a daughter, Diana (Ian) Gruner of Clayton; grandchildren Daniel and Rosemary Bowyer and Josiah Gruner.
Dan and Luceen opened their arms and hearts to two young ladies as their 'adopted' daughters, Kim and Michele, who have held a very special place in their lives.
Dan will always be remembered for his quiet giving nature and love for his Savior, Jesus Christ.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Crossroads Community Church, 3130 Church Road, Valley.
A light meal will be service before the service at 5:30 p.m.
Please join us to celebrate a race well run.
John Andrew Speare
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
John Andrew Speare was born Aug. 8, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. He passed away Nov. 9, 2009 at the age of 63. He came to the Colville area in 1992 and worked as an ironworker, drug/alcohol counselor, and horse logger and at the Curlew Job Corp until he retired. He was also a Vietnam veteran.
John is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, brother Dan Speare of Kettle Falls, son Johnnie Speare of Spokane, daughter Betsy Hjort of Woodinville, son Jay Read of Florida and daughter Tracie Bolt of Rice, as well as six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Speare and sister Patricia.
John loved living on the Kettle River, as well as fishing, nature and entertaining many friends and family who visited. He was a unique human being who was truly loved and will be missed. No services are planned at this time.
Ralph A. Vosen
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Ralph Alexander Vosen passed away Nov 6, 2009 at the Good Samaritan Society care facility in Spokane Valley. Cause of death was pneumonia and complications related to dementia.
Ralph was born Nov. 22, 1917 in Box Elder, MT. He was the youngest of five children born to Conrad and Louise (Lucy) Vosen. Ralph spent his childhood on the family farm near Kremlin, MT. He attended a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from the eighth grade there. After completing school, he worked for several farmers around the Kremlin-Havre area, and then worked for the Great Northern Railroad on their track crew.
Ralph was drafted in 1942 into the Army/Air Corp and during the early part of World War II was stationed at White Sands Air Base, Alamogordo, New Mexico serving as an MP guarding the airplanes. Then he was transferred to Europe. While he was enroute on a troop ship, the war was declared over and his company was then assigned to help with the mop-up operations in Germany.
While in Germany, Ralph camped with his unit in the Black Forest in the dead of winter, and was assigned as a jeep driver for officers and also drove supply trucks. One of his duties was picking up bread at a local bakery for the troops to distribute to the German people; many of them were close to starving when his company arrived in the area.
After four years of service to his country, Ralph was honorably discharged in 1946 and came home. Ralph then went to work for Sunshine Mine in Kellogg, Idaho. After a short stint as an underground miner, Ralph worked topside in the zinc plant operated by Bunker Hill.
While in Kellogg, Ralph met the love of his life, Christine Clayton. After a whirlwind three-month courtship they were married
on May 31, 1947 and honeymooned at Lake Louise and Banff, Canada. Christine had two children from a previous marriage and Ralph adopted them as his own.
In 1948, Ralph and Christine and family moved to Spokane where Ralph was employed by Kaiser Aluminum at the Trentwood Works plant, first as a laborer, and later as a crane and mill operator. Another daughter was born in 1956. After 24 years in Spokane, the family moved in 1972 to a small acreage near Four Lakes.
Ralph retired from Kaiser in 1979 after 31 years of service.
In 1985, Ralph and Christine moved to the Colville area to be closer to family. They happily resided on Williams Lake Rd for over 22 years. During their retirement years, Ralph and Christine enjoyed traveling all over the West visiting family and friends. Due to memory and health problems, Ralph and Christine moved in January 2008 to a care facility in Sandpoint, ID. Christine passed away in June 2008 due to a stroke. Ralph had just recently moved to Spokane Valley when he contracted pneumonia.
Ralph was a thoughtful man who was quiet and shy in a crowd, but could be very talkative one on one. He liked to read and discuss many different topics. In his younger years he enjoyed hiking around the Northwest while prospecting and gold panning. Ralph was a man before his time-following and believing in a healthy diet and way of living, long before it ever became mainstream thinking. At almost 92, he still had no heart problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes-the health issues that are usually associated with advanced age. He had a great sense of humor and a twinkle in his cornflower blue eyes. He was a man of honesty and integrity, who was gentle and kind, yet strong when he needed to be. He was fond of animals, especially cats. He took good care of his family, and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend.
Ralph will be deeply missed by his son, Harold Clayton (Lynne) Vosen, Heron, MT; daughters, Phoebe Daniels, Spokane and Rosemary (Dave) Daniel of Metaline Falls; two sisters-in-law, Elinor Compton, Heron; Elsie Chapman, Harrisburg, PA; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Christine, and by his parents, brothers and sisters.
The family would like to thank the staff in the Dayspring Dementia Care Unit at Good Samaritan Society-Spokane Valley for their loving kindness and excellent care for Ralph.
Cremation services were provided by Coffelt Funeral Service of Sand Point.
A graveside memorial service is being planned for next summer in Heron.
William Mast
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
William Donald 'Don' Mast, age 84, passed away at home on Nov. 12, 2009. He was the son of William and Emma Mae Mast.
Don was born on Jan. 18, 1925 in Marshfield, Oregon.
Following graduation from high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served as a decorated destroyer radioman in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a graduate of Oregon State College, where he was a record-setting quarterback and captain on the football team from 1947-50.
Don spent his working career as a lumber salesman in Spokane. After his retirement in 1984, he and his wife Marge, shared time at their homes in Deep Lake and Apache Junction, Arizona, where they enjoyed fishing, golf, bowling and cards. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church in Spokane and the Masonic Lodge in Klamath Falls.
Don was preceded in death by his wife, Marge, his mother and step-father and his brother, Charles.
He is survived by five children, Val (Bill) Turnquist of Spokane; Vince (Shelly) Mast of Portland, OR; Vici (Wade) Walter of Odessa; Willard (Dee Dee) Taft of Colville; and Gordon Taft of Seattle; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A private family interment was held Nov. 16 at Heritage Funeral Home in Coeur 'd Alene.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Mark Huguenin
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Mark Tell Huguenin of Chattanooga, Tennessee, died on December 10, 2009.
He was a loving father and husband who was adored by his children and wife. Mark was a remarkable man who was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was born in Colville, to Mark and Maggie Huguenin. He graduated from Colville High School in 1941, and was a U. S. Army Air Force veteran who served in WWII. Mark was with the Secret Service in Washington and retired as Vice President of Sloan Paper Company after 40 years.
He was past Master of Whorley Lodge and a member of Ridgedale Baptist Church. Mark loved helping others and volunteered at Memorial Hospital and Meals on Wheels. He loved being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and golfing.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Maggie Huguenin, and by his brothers, Gilbert, Ulysee and Lonnie.
He is survived by his soul mate and loving wife, Patricia Frist Huguenin; daughters, Kymberly (Tom) McKeehan, Chattanooga; Lynnee Beede, Commerce, GA; Sharon (Steve) Lynn, Marietta, GA; son, Mark (Kelly) Huguenin, Chattanooga; sister, Leona (Bob) Wimmer, Green Valley, AZ; grandchildren Jarome, Bryan and Thomas Padget and Allison Lynn; four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service was held Dec. 14 at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Bill Owens, officiating. A private interment will be at Lakewood Memorial Gardens East.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ridgedale Baptist Church or Hospice of Chattanooga.
