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Marjorie Tiffney
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Marjorie B. Tiffney, an eight-year resident of Colville, passed away on Sept. 10, 2010 in Spokane at the age of 93. Marjorie was born on Jan. 22, 1917 in Dayton, Idaho, the daughter of Willard and Nora (Atkinson) Boden.
She was raised in Southern Idaho and completed her education as a 1934 graduate of Rupert High School. On Nov. 19, 1935, Marjorie married
Lawrence E. Tiffney in Rupert. They soon started a family. Over the next 25 years, they resided in Idaho and lived in the communities of Rupert, Wallace and Mullan. In 1960, the family moved to Saltese, MT, where they purchased and operated the Montana Bar and Café. While in Saltese, they also leased and operated the Saltese Inn. Marjorie and Lawrence later relocated to DeBorgia, MT, where she worked for the Lincoln family in both the $10, 000 Dollar Gift Shop and Virginia City Gift Shop. In 2003 they moved to Colville to be near family. She has resided in the care of Buena Vista staff and facility for the past five years, a place she affectionately called home.
Marjorie loved to fish, camp and hunt, especially birds and big game. She and Lawrence shared nearly 70 years of marriage and were rarely apart from one another. Marjorie was full of life and applied a positive and yet direct approach to all that she did. Her opinion was well known and wit was always present. Marjorie raised beautiful vegetable gardens and enjoyed singing to her children and doing chores.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; son, Larry Tiffney; granddaughter, Tori Tiffney; great-grandson, Brandon Washburn, four sister and two brothers.
Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Kay Williams and husband, Glenn, Colville; Sharon Jutila and husband, Gary, Colville; Carol Nelson, Port Orchard; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service for Mrs. Marjorie B. Tiffney, was held Sept. 14 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville.
A graveside service will follow at 2 p.m., MST, Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the DeBorgia cemetery, DeBorgia, MT.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ried Johnson
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Ried Earnst Johnson, 66, a longtime resident of Colville, passed away Sept. 3, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chewelah, family by his side. He was born March 30, 1944 in Bemidji, MN to Justin and Barbara (Ried) Johnson.
Ried loved the outdoors and enjoyed the mountains, where he lived in the log home he built himself for the past 30 years. He had a great love for music and even a greater love for horses. Ried participated in Logging Olympics, driving an eight-legged logging team. He also owned and operated his own drywall business.
Ried will be missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treating us like family and for the care you gave our father with love and compaction.
Ried is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis Johnson; Vernon Johnson; Miles Johnson; sisters, LeEllen Montreuil and Sandra Johnson.
He is survived by his sons, Jason Peart of Colville; Joe Johnson of Colville; Jaymz Johnson of Colville; daughters, Malynda Peart of Chewelah; Willow Johnson of Chewelah; seven grandchildren; brother, Leroy Johnson; sisters, Ona Mae Barclay; LuWane Driskill; Janice Michel and Barbara Austin.
A funeral service was held on Sept. 10 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel, followed by a graveside service at Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
David Cooper Sr.
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
David Alan Cooper Sr., 75, a longtime resident of Evans, passed away Sept. 24, 2010 at Providence Mount Carmel Hospital in Colville. He was born June 12, 1935 in Kimberly, MN to John and Lyda (Paddock) Cooper.
There will be a memorial service at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Calvary Chapel in Colville (located at 231 S. Elm St. Colville).
Danekas Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ruby Peone
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Ruby Arleen Peone, a resident of Inchelium, passed away following a five-year battle with cancer, on Sept. 21, 2010 in Inchelium at the age of 46. She was born on Nov. 22, 1963 in Colville, the daughter of Erval Joseph Peone and Mary Lou (Cohen) Louie.
Ruby was raised in Oroville, where she attended school. She was a 1982 graduate of the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon. While in school, Ruby was active in sports and played both basketball and softball. She was also an active supporter of other athletic events as a cheerleader.
Following high school, Ruby attended Spokane Community College and later transferred to Eastern Washington University. She graduated in 1986 with a Fisheries Biologist degree. Ruby then spent two years in Canada where she met Maynard Terbasket. They were married
in 1990 and made their home at Inchelium. Ruby and Maynard soon started a family with the birth of their son, Wade.
In 1991, she began working for Colville Tribal Fish and Wildlife and specialized in stream fisheries enhancement. She loved her work, for it complimented her passion for the outdoors. In 2003, Ruby and Maynard divorced.
She remained in Inchelium and met Mike Stensgar. Together they had a son, Michael Jr. Two years later, Ruby was diagnosed with cancer and began a courageous fight for life. In 2008 the cancer settled into remission. Ruby worked in the office and assisted with the G.I.S. mapping. She was recently struck with the return of cancer and bravely attempted treatment. Unfortunately, the cancer returned in the fall of 2009 in full force.
Ruby loved her role as a mother and her Native American heritage. She spent countless hours in the outdoors, hunting game of all size, camping, hiking and riding horses. Ruby also enjoyed drying deer meat and watching scary movies with her boys. She harvested many loads of firewood for the benefit of other community members. Her upbeat and energetic approach to life was a gift to those around her.
She was preceded in death by her father, Erval Peone; a sister, Rose Peone, and her brother, Chuck Peone.
Ruby is survived by her sons, Wade Terbasket and Little Mikey Stensgar of Inchelium; mother, Mary Lou Cohen, Kemous, B.C.; sisters, Rebecca Peone, Nespelem; Renee Peone Estrada, Tonasket; brother, Joe Peone, Inchelium, and two grandsons, Wade Jr. and Hunter Terbasket.
A Rosary was held Sept. 23 at the Inchelium Community Center. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Sept. 24 at the Inchelium Community Center. A graveside service followed at the Hall Creek cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of choice.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.
Wayne Pringle
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
The Pringle family lost their beloved father, Wayne Donald Pringle, who passed away Sept. 20, 2010 at Pinewood Terrace Nursing Home in Colville. He was 93-years-old.
Wayne was born Sept. 1, 1917 to Levi and Eva Pringle in Taylor, Nebraska. He was the youngest of nine children. He had five sisters and three brothers. Wayne grew up in Gering, Nebraska, a farming community. He spent many days working in the wheat fields for his Uncle Harrison and always valued this experience.
As a young man, he attended Gering High School, lettering in basketball and football. He was class president for four years, served on the debate team, and wrote for the school newspaper. After graduating in 1937, he attended Scottsbluff Junior College and earned his Associate degree in 1940. Wayne transferred to the University of Denver and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1942, majoring in history with a minor in political science. It was at this time that he met and fell in love with Iris Leonard at a church picnic. They were married
in 1940 and raised five children: Robert, Sharon, Margaret, Pamela and Deborah. Throughout their 51 years of life together, they shared common interests in education, history, books, music, dancing, church, and community service.
Wayne began his career as an educator, teaching in McGrew and Gering, Nebraska from 1942-1947, then moved his family to Washington state, where he taught at Granger from 1947-1949. He proudly accepted a principalship at Harriet Thompson Elementary in Grandview from 1949-1958. From 1958-1963, to broaden his educational background, he accepted a master teacher position in Menlo Park, CA, which at the time was rated as one of the top 10 school districts in the United States.
Eager to return to Washington state, he accepted a principalship at Hofstetter Elementary School in Colville from 1963-1968. Next, he accepted the educational challenge from 1968-1978 as the Superintendent of Garfield School District. He retired in 1978 and returned with his wife Iris to Colville. His last educational position was as the Adult Coordinator for Spokane Community College evening classes in Colville from 1978-1981.
Wayne was a wonderful father who instilled integrity, responsibility, humor, and compassion for others. Our house was filled with books, music, dance, laughter, and political discussions. He was an avid reader of history and political genre and wouldn’t miss CNN or MSNBC for the latest news. He loved to watch sports on TV and was an avid and loyal supporter of the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He often found himself in the role of a leader and mentor. Wayne was involved in several service groups, including Kiwanis, Lions Club, Methodist Men, Washington Democrats, Retired Teachers Association, Stephens County Historical Society and Colville Performing Arts.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Eva; wife Iris; brothers Harvey, Everett, and Gene; his sisters, Ethel, Hattie, Myrtle, Ada, Rachel and grandson, Shawn Emery.
He is survived by his son, Robert Pringle and wife JoAnn, Kennewick; daughters Sharon Clark and husband, Don, Marysville; Margaret Pringle and Harry Dahlrymple, Colville; Pamela Emery and husband Gary, Cathlamet; and Deborah DeMaris and husband, Jim, Farquay-Varina, North Carolina; sisters-in-law, Laura Schwab and Glendine Leonard, Colville; grandsons, Doug Pringle, Mike Pringle and Tim Pringle; granddaughters, Jennifer Lyster-Gruber, Nichole Emery, Irene DeMaris, Shari DeMaris McKee, Rachel DeMaris, and Sarah Pringle; great grandchildren Matthew, Christina, Shane, Emily, Chase Pringle, Chase Andrew Snyder, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thank-you to Physician Dr. Barry Bacon, Pinewood Terrace Nursing Home staff, Mt. Carmel Hospital ICU staff, Hospice of Spokane, and the cremation services provided by the Neptune Society of Spokane.
A memorial service will be held for Wayne Pringle Sept. 30 at 2 p.m. at the Colville Community Church (United Methodist Church). Reverend Don Swanson will officiate.
Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and to the Stevens County Historical Society at the behest of Wayne Pringle.
Irene Pulcer
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Irene Marjorie Pulcer, a lifetime resident of the area, passed away on Sept. 24, 2010 in Colville at the age of 89. Irene was born on Sept. 2, 1921 at Orin, the daughter of Guy and Grace (Orr) Dixon.
She attended school in Colville and graduated in 1939 from Colville High School as a 12-year senior. That same year she married
Edward H. 'Bud' Smith. Irene worked as a retail clerk at Kohlstedt Pharmacy while two of her children were small. She then stayed home to raise her children. Their family moved to Northport in 1968 and then to the Peachcrest area near Kettle Falls.
In 1974, she started working at R.E. Lee Hardware. Edward preceded her in death in 1980. Irene later married
Rick Mulvaney and they made their home in the Colville area. Rick passed away in 1995. Irene then met and later married
Stan Pulcer. They resided near Colville.
Following his passing in 2008, and her declining health, Irene moved to town, where she enjoyed her independence at the Parkview Apartments on Walnut Street and then Parkview Assisted Living. Her deteriorating health required greater assistance and Irene then moved into Buena Vista Nursing Home.
Irene was a wonderful cook who baked up many memories for her children of her warm fresh bread. In the home, she provided a warm and well kept home. Outside of the home, she grew beautiful vegetable and flower gardens. Irene enjoyed knitting, reading and embroidery. She was especially fond of watching a wide variety of birds that gathered around her home.
She was preceded in death by three husbands and her two brothers, Norman and Kenneth Dixon.
Irene is survived by her two daughters, Rebecca 'Becky' Smith of Colville; Sandra Schneider of Riverside; a son, James 'Jim' Smith and his wife, Judy of Colville; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Irene M. Pulcer will begin at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Colville with Father Steve Werner officiating. Cremation will follow the Mass at the Danekas Crematory.
There will be an ash committal service held at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Shriner’s Hospital.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Betty Nielson
Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Bessie 'Betty' Nielson, a 29-year resident of the Colville area, passed away on Sept. 21, 2010 in Colville at the age of 90. Betty was born on August 29, 1920, in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, the youngest of four children to Mark and Celia (Coppock) Brain.
At a young age, she moved with her family to Headington, Oxford, England. There she attended school eleven months of the year from the age of five until she was 16. As a young woman, Betty worked in a local bakery as a pastry chef assistant. She later worked for several years at the Post Office there. During World War II, she worked in an aircraft manufacturing plant, drilling and riveting metal aircraft parts. The threat of bombing frequently sent her and her family into air-raid shelters.
When she was in her early 20s, Betty met DeWitt Nielson, an American soldier, at a Red Cross station in Oxford. They were wed on Jan. 8, 1947, in Ontario, OR, where they then lived and operated a family dairy farm. Their daughter Susie was born in Ontario on their first anniversary. In the early 1950s, the family relocated to a dairy farm and sheep ranch in Weiser, Idaho.
On August 24, 1954, Betty became a U.S. citizen. Their family grew with the birth of their second daughter, Fern, in 1957. The family moved to Newport in 1962 where they continued farming and later DeWitt worked in logging. Following DeWitt’s retirement in 1981, they moved to Arden, followed later by a move to Kettle Falls. It was in 1995, shortly after moving to Chewelah, that DeWitt passed away. Betty then came to Colville, where she has resided since.
Betty enjoyed gardening, knitting and baking. She was an avid reader. She and DeWitt had a passion for the ocean, often wintering on the Washington coast. She loved to take long walks on the beach with DeWitt, searching for lighthouses, sand dollars, driftwood and other beach treasures.
Betty always cherished her English heritage and a love of gardening. While in Newport, Betty frequently worked at the county fair and election booths and belonged to the local grange. In Stevens County, she volunteered at the Stevens County Keller Heritage Center and Habitat for Humanity.
Her daughters embrace their memories of Betty as a devoted and loving mother.
She was preceded in death by her husband, DeWitt, and by one sister and two brothers.
Betty is survived by her two daughters, Susie Zawadzki and her husband, Ed of Colville; Fern Christenson and her husband, Doug of Lacey; five grandchildren, Eric Zawadzki and his wife Erin of Colville; Tyson Zawadzki of Spokane; Ian Zawadzki of Woodland Hills, CA; Kayla and Cami Christenson of Lacey; two great grandchildren, Kendall and Alli; nephews, Mark and Terry Brain of Pasco.
A funeral service for Mrs. Bessie 'Betty' Nielson was held Sept. 27 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel in Colville. A graveside service and vault interment followed at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville
Memorial contributions may be given to either Habitat for Humanity or to the Stevens County Historical Society.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
Madelyn Jo Creach
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Madelyn Jo Creach of Marble was stillborn on Oct. 5, 2010 after a tragic automobile accident.
Those lovingly awaiting her arrival were her parents, Phillip and Emily Creach, and her brothers, Eli, Nathan and Judah Creach, all of Marble; grandparents, Sid and Karla Stecker, Tumwater; and Mindy Colton, Zillah; great-grandmother, Miladeen Bower, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
The graveside service was held Oct. 18 at the Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory was entrusted with arrangements.
