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Dave Leipham May 5, 1942 – Apr. 3, 2023 Dave Leipham, 81, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away on April 3, 2023. He was born on May 5, 1942, in Davenport, Wash. to his parents Albert & Margaret Leipham, who have since passed away. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon Leipham; his children: Kurtis (Cathy) Tott and Kevin (Maureen) Tott; his grandchildren: Ashley, Kylie, and Darren; his brother Jay Leipham; sister Bonnie Acuff, and several nieces and nephews. Dave was a...
Evilo Charline (Kingsbury) Larson 1928 - 2023 Evilo Charline (Kingsbury) Larson peacefully passed away on Feb. 17, 2023. Born at Waldo Hospital 94 years ago to Milford K. Kingsbury and Evilo M. (Anderson) Kingsbury. Charline attended Fairview Elementary School. Having skipped a grade, she graduated from Garfield High School at age 16. Because she was so young and loved learning, she took post graduate classes at Roosevelt High School. Prior to marriage she worked as an office...
Myrtle Marie Buchanan July 15, 1936 – Apr. 13, 2023 Myrtle Marie Buchanan (née Hellie) of Davenport, Wash. passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023. Myrtle was born July 15, 1936, in Malta, Mont. to Roy and Mary Ellen Hellie. She graduated from Kettle Falls High School, Kettle Falls, Wash. in 1954. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Myrtle was proceeded by her husband, Neil Buchanan; she is survived by her brother Dennis Hellie (Marj), her four ch...
Robert “Bob” Lee Fisher July 9, 1945- Mar. 29, 2023 Robert Lee Fisher went to be with his Lord on March 29, 2023. He suffered many symptoms that he acquired from the “Agent Orange” in Vietnam. He was 77 years. Bob was born to Breeta Pearl (Nordquist) Fisher and Frederick Carl Fisher on July 9, 1945 in Tacoma, Wash. Bob was raised between Tacoma and Eatonville, Wash. and he graduated from Eatonville HS in 1963. He had a passion for old cars in high school. Bob studied at Yaki...
Nancy Gail Fiess Nov. 25, 1935 – Mar. 31, 2023 Nancy Gail Fiess was born on Nov. 25, 1935. On March 31, 2023 she was reunited with her husband of 39 years Norman R. Fiess, parents Harvey (Alma) Wagner, sister Sharon Sump, brother Larry Wagner, nephew Ed Hoff, and daughter Shari Bodeau. She will be missed dearly by her son Keith (Cheryl) Bodeau, daughters Joanne Mizell, Patti Costahaude, Beth (Crayton) Oestreich, brother in law Don Sump, nieces Heidi (Gary) Moncrief and f...
Jill Wagoner Freeze 1961-2023 Surrounded by family and close friends, Jill passed away at her home on April 7, 2023. Jill grew up in the Methow Valley, graduating from Pateros HS in 1979. Jill moved to Spokane to pursue her education and passion for rodeo riding. She graduated from Eastern Washington University in Education later completing a Master's Degree at Gonzaga. Jill moved to Davenport in 1989 where she spent her career in Education working for Davenport School...
Cathryn Grace (McGath) Kissler June 10, 1947 –Feb. 20, 2023 Cathryn Grace (McGath) Kissler died in Portland, Ore. on Feb. 20, 2023 of complications related to Alzheimer's disease. She died peacefully, without fear, surrounded by her loving family and wonderful caregivers. Born on June 10, 1947, Cathy was raised in Davenport, Wash. and married her high school sweetheart in 1965. They raised their three daughters in Santa Monica, Calif. and later lived in Eugene, Ore., and M...
Mark Dale Kuest Dec. 9, 1963 - March 19, 2023 We were lucky enough to learn countless lessons from Mark in his nearly 60 years of life, including this pearl of wisdom: "If it hurts when you do that, don't do that" and many others. Honor your commitments. Shake it off. Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Mark Dale Kuest, family man, gearhead and semi-professional life of the party, died of sudden cardiac arrest on Sun., March 19, 2023 in the company of his loving wife...
Andrew (Andy) Bartkowski Feb. 26, 1947 – March 2023 Andrew Bartkowski, a veteran of Vietnam, a longtime resident of Seven Bays, Wash., and formerly of Battle Ground, Wash., quietly passed away on March 13, 2023 at the Spokane Veterans Home, Spokane, WA. Andy as he was known to many was born on Feb. 26, 1947 to Pete and Jean Bartkowski in Littlefork, Minn. He grew up in Camas, Wash. and Hockinson, Wash. and graduated from Battle Ground High School before being drafted into t...
Douglas Duane Plinski Nov. 18, 1951 - Mar. 10, 2023 Douglas Duane Plinski, 71, was born in Jamestown, N.D. to Michael and Dolores Plinski on Nov. 18, 1951. After living with Neuroendocrine cancer for many years, he entered into heaven on Mar. 10, 2023. As an active member of the Odessa community, Doug served 25 years as a volunteer fireman and was a member of the Lion's Club, Economic Development council, Odessa Chamber of Commerce, and founder of the Odessa chapter of Duck's...
Olga Viola Kassner-Byers Aug. 21, 1916 – March 8, 2023 Olga Viola Kassner-Byers was born in Hartington, Neb., Aug. 21, 1916 to Julius and Antoinette Grindvold. She passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in Spokane Valley, Wash. at the age of 106 1/2. She and her family moved to Circle, Mont., where she met and married her husband Don Kassner in 1940, moving to Tacoma, Wash. where they had 2 daughters, Donna and Dorothy. In 1947 they moved to Davenport, Wash. where she l...
Calvin John Sawyer Jul. 25, 1937 – Mar. 5, 2023 Passed away Mar. 5, 2023 in Davenport, Wash. where he was a lifetime resident. John was born on Jul. 25, 1937 in Reardan, Wash. to Ellis and Eleanor Sawyer. He grew up in Davenport where he attended school, graduating in 1955 from Davenport High School. He later married Rita Nate on Nov. 7, 1959 in Davenport. John ran a gas station for several years and then later became an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance which he ran w...
Ellen Ida Fell Aug. 10, 1944 – Mar. 5, 2023 Ellen Ida Fell, age 94, of Reardan, Wash. passed away Mar. 5 at Lincoln County Hospital. She was affectionally known as Mom, Grandma, G.G., Sis, Ellie, Shorty and Miss Ellen. Ellen was born Aug. 10, 1928 in Sandpoint, ID to Joseph Dickinson and Eva Eliza McDougall, the oldest of 9 children. She spent her childhood on the family farm north of Reardan in the Crescent area and attended school in Reardan. She married Eugene Fell Apr. 2...
Douglas Duane Plinski Nov. 18, 1951 – Mar. 10, 2023 Passed away Mar. 5, 2023 in Davenport, Wash. where he was a lifetime resident. John was born on Jul. 25, 1937 in Reardan, Wash. to Ellis and Eleanor Sawyer. He grew up in Davenport where he attended school, graduating in 1955 from Davenport High School. He later married Rita Nate on Nov. 7, 1959 in Davenport. John ran a gas station for several years and then later became an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance which he r...
Dorian Lee Zahler Dec. 30, 1954 Dorian Lee Zahler was born in Odessa, Wash. on Dec. 30, 1954, to Bill and Wilma Schmidt. She had 2 older sisters - Terrie and Debbie and a younger brother, Kim. She grew up on their family farm outside of Odessa and went to school in Odessa where she participated in many activities such as band and 4H. As a young adult Dori attended secretarial school and jumped into the legal field headfirst where she became an invaluable member of the legal...
Louise M Potter (Simons) Jan. 1, 1947 – Mar. 4, 2023 Louise M Potter (Simons) went home peacefully to our Lord on Mar. 4, 2023. Louise was born Jan. 1, 1947, to Chester and Eula Simons in Creston, Wash. She was the youngest of 6 children. After graduating from Creston HS she married Iver Burke, and they had 2 children Denise and David. Denise did not live beyond infancy, She and Iver divorced, and she eventually met the love of her life, Ron Potter. They had 2 children, R...
Gary H. Tollefsen Feb. 14, 2023 Gary H. Tollefsen died Feb. 14, 2023, at the age of 87. Gary Tollefsen, better known as Mr. T to most, especially his students, was a husband, father, grandfather, professional musician, trumpet player, and music teacher. Gary was born and reared in Spokane, graduated from West Valley H. S. He was discovered by Rafael Mendez who gave Gary private lessons and he recorded a trumpet duet with Gary, who was only 15 years old at the time. He later,...
Geraldine Ann (Gerry Ann) Stevenson Jun. 20, 1927 – Feb. 26, 2023 Geraldine Ann (Gerry Ann) Stevenson, cherished and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother peacefully left us on Feb. 26, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born June 20, 1927 to Gerald and Gertrude Stanfield in Weiser, Idaho. Her family were pioneers of early Oregon arriving by way of the Oregon Trail to Echo, Ore. She grew up in a sheep ranching family. After graduating from Weiser High School, she matri...
Patricia Ann Titus May 16, 1940 – Feb. 2, 2023 Patricia Ann Titus, 82, departed her loving family peacefully on the evening of Feb. 2, 2023, in the comfort of her own home on Third Street in Cle Elum, surrounded by her daughter and granddaughters. Patricia was born in Wenatchee on May 16, 1940 to Leona Lydia (nee’ Heimbigner) and Herman John Schorzman. Of proud Volga German heritage, she was raised in Odessa, Wash. at the Heimbigner family dairy farm. This is where her lif...
Hugh Arvid Hurlburt Jul. 4, 1930 – Feb. 13, 2023 Hugh Arvid Hurlburt went to be with the Lord on Feb. 13, 2023, after suffering a stroke. He was born on Jul. 4, 1930 in Akron, Colo. to Bernard Basil and Nellie Rae (Barton) Hurlburt. He was the youngest of three, brother, Harlan Barton, and sister, Donna Maureen Dingman, who preceded him in death. He married his sweetheart, Naomi (Julie) Newton on Oct. 22, 1950. They were married for 72 years before she passed in Nov. 2022. T...
Rex Allen Smith Feb. 7, 2023 Rex Allen Smith, a nineteen-year resident of the Colville, Wash. area passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 7, 2023 at the age of 72. Rex was born in Odessa, Wash. the son of Benjamin Louis and Betty Jean (Decker) Smith. He was raised in Odessa, Wash. where he graduated as a 12-year graduate from Odessa High School in 1969. Rex was an accomplished athlete in school both in football and basketball nearly bringing home a first-place title at state. His...
Yvaughn Grace (White) Carstensen Oct. 21, 1927 – Jan. 28, 2023 Yvaughn Grace "Yvaughnie" Carstensen, (95), of Almira, Wash. passed away on Jan. 28, 2023. Yvaughn a lifelong resident of Almira, Wash. was born in Wenatchee, Wash. on Oct. 21, 1927. The only daughter of Vaughn and Mary (Krause) White. She graduated from Almira Public School in 1945 and attended Eastern Washington State College graduating in 1949 with a teaching degree. Her first teaching job was in Colfax, W...
Barbara Bensik Feb. 10, 1947 – Jan. 30, 2023 Barbara JoAnn Bensik – Passed away on Jan. 30, 2023 in Davenport, Wash. Barbara was born on Feb. 10, 1947 in New York City, N.Y. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family....
Albert Donald Kissler Mar. 9, 1944 – Jan. 21, 2023 Albert Donald Kissler, of East Wenatchee, Wash., passed away Jan. 21, 2023, at Central Washington Hospital, at 78 years of age. Albert was born on Mar. 9, 1944, to Fredrick Jr. Kissler and Clara Dormaier in Odessa, Wash. Albert was preceded in death by his father Fred, mother Clara, brothers Richard, Howard, and Robert, and wife Renee. He is survived by his brother Charles Kissler, daughters Searri (Kevin) Shipman, Heidi (...
Paul W. Hein Jul. 3, 1936 – Jan. 23, 2023 Paul W. Hein, 86, went to be with his Lord on Jan. 23, 2023 at the Spokane Veterans Home, Spokane, Wash. Paul was a long-time resident of Reardan, Wash. He was born on Jul. 3, 1936 on the family farm to Edward and Evelyn Hein. He attended school in Reardan and Walla Walla then attended college before going into the US Army in Jan. of 1959. After his service in the Army, he married Bertie Nollmeyer on Mar. 21, 1964 in Withrow, Wash. P...
