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Ida Juanita Templin was born on Nov. 21, 1927 at home on the family farm near Springdale, Wash. to Clyde and Myrtle (Steffey) Perkins. Nita was the fifth of six children, and was the last surviving sibling. Nita went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. Nita grew up on the farm with her sisters and brother, Ray (Icel) Perkins, Mabel White, Gertie (Mel) Hubert, Vera (Bill) Kruger, and Rose (Jerry) Dunn. The children had a two-mile hike to the country schoolhouse,...
Ruth Keisling went to be with Jesus and her family on Jan. 10, 2022. She was born in Salem, Ore. on June 15, 1932 to Eugene Jones and Sibyl Debman-Jones. Former resident of Lind/ Ritzville, Ruth Keisling, a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was one of 8 children and the last survivor of her family. Ruth’s family moved from Texas out to Ore. In her youth the family settled in Silverton where her father was a barber. Her mother was a homemaker. Ruth Graduated from S...
Clarence “Clancy” William Strohmaier, 93, passed away on Jan. 4, 2022 in Spokane after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Clancy was born on March 25, 1928 in Lind, Wash. to Bill and Marie Strohmaier. He grew up on the family wheat farm in Lind. He was on track to graduate from Lind High School in 1946, but in the fall of 1945, he was busy on the tractor seeding and didn’t return to school that year. In 1974, he decided a high school diploma was important, so he compl...
Gerald Van Buren, 80, former Ritzville resident, passed away Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at his home from congestive heart failure. He was born March 8, 1941 in Ritzville, to Karl and Esther (Buscher) Van Buren, joining his sister Milly and brother Don. The family moved to Lewiston, Idaho in 1957. Gerald graduated in 1959 from Lewiston High School. He was drafted into the US Army in 1966 and served two years, including one year in Viet Nam. He really appreciated the Ritzville Class of 1959 inviting him back to the reunions. He...
Gary Scott Galbreath, 81, was born Dec. 31, 1939, to Maynard and Alma (Scott) Galbreath in Spokane, Wash. Gary was a lifelong farmer in Ritzville, Wash. until Sept. 2014, when he suffered a severe stroke and was unable to return to the fields and enjoy the deep, rewarding pleasures of farming. Over the past seven years, Gary battled through various complications, while trying to find joy and meaning in his post-stroke days. On Christmas day, Dec. 25, 2021, Gary was set free...
Our fun, sassy, and super fancy Nanci passed away on Wed. Dec. 15th, 2021. We imagine she is catching up with Tom, Phyllis, and all her fond friends in the great beyond. She is probably driving a little too fast, raising a glass, serving up food for a great big bash, and having a good laugh. Our love for her is endless. Nanci Jo McKenna Harder was born to Leo and Ethel (McCreight) McKenna on March 9, 1942, and passed away on Dec. 15, 2021. She was the oldest of three siblings...
John Aldrin Caple, Jr., 71, passed away on Dec. 19, 2021 at home surrounded by family. John passed after a short but fierce battle with cancer. John was born on Sept. 8, 1950 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho to Betty Joyce Hogan and John Aldrin Caple, Sr. Although he was born in Idaho, he was raised in the farmlands of central Washington. He was a good little boy but loved to pull pranks, which sometimes got him a harsh reprimand from the school principal. Around age 11, his parents...
Darrel Stephen Koss, 87, of Ritzville, Wash. passed away on Thur., Dec. 9, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane Wash. Born in Yakima, Wash. in 1934 to Thelma Brackney and Arthur Stephen Koss, he was raised in Wapato, Wash. growing up on the family farm. Darrel thrived on hard work all his life, helping his family raise hogs and beginning his life-long interest in the garbage business. He helped his dad, hauling waste at an early age along with brother, Ralph. He purchased...
Patricia Allene Hennings Nov. 13, 1933 - Nov. 24th, 2021 Our loving mother and grandmother Patricia Allene Hennings, 88, passed away peacefully on Nov. 24th, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Spokane on Nov. 13, 1933 to parents Judge Richard B. and Allene (Mills) Ott. Her early years were spent growing up in Ritzville on 4th Street and spending time in Sprague, Wash. with her grandmother. During WWII, while in 5th grade, she moved with her parents briefly to Fort... Full story
Adna Dorian Nov, 15, 2021 Adna Dorian, 92, passed away on Nov, 15, 2021 in Ritzville, Wash. A funeral mass will be held Dec. 4th 2021 at 10:00 AM, St. Agnes Catholic Church in Ritzville. Danekas Funeral Home Ritzville, Wash. is handling arrangements. Curtis Schell Nov. 17, 2021 Curtis Schell (62) passed away on Nov. 17, 2021 in Ritzville, Wash. A memorial service will be held later in the Spring. Danekas Funeral in Ritzville, Wash. is handling arrangements....
Ronald William Knight (81) was born at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, Calif. to Loretta Alice Krause and William Paul Knight on March 14, 1940, and died on Nov. 22, 2021 in Klamath Falls, Ore. Ronald was the only son of Loretta and was raised in Ritzville, Wash. by his grandfather and grandmother, Wilhelm (William) Krause Jr. and Margaretha (Margaret) Schulz. Ron’s first wife, Barbara Joan Aetzel, gave him two sons, Brent Alden Knight, and William Ryan Knight. His las...
Harold Lee Koch was born on Sept. 4, 1940 in Snoqualmie, Wash. He passed away on Nov. 19, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Ore. with family at his side. Harold grew up on the railroad and remained a rail enthusiast his entire life. Harold married Kae (Braun) in 1971 and celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Jan. this year. In 1973 they bought a scrap yard and Harold was still active in the scrap business at the time of his passing. He had a huge knowledge of this...
Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) passed away at Coventry House in Othello, Wash. on Oct. 29, 2021. He was born June 1, 1937 to Albert Martin Erdman and Ida (Sauer) Erdman. Walt was born on his grandfather’s farm, the Philpot Ranch, northwest of Lind and was delivered by his grandmother, Linda Dorothea Sauer. Walt was the seventh of nine siblings. The family lived on the Philpot farm until they moved into Lind where the children attended schools. They would often visit their g...
Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) June 1, 1937 - Oct. 29, 2021 Walter Martin Erdman (Walt) passed away at Coventry House in Othello, Wash. on Oct. 29, 2021. He was born June 1, 1937 to Albert Martin Erdman and Ida (Sauer) Erdman. Walt was born on his grandfather's farm, the Philpot Ranch, northwest of Lind and was delivered by his grandmother, Linda Dorothea Sauer. Walt was the seventh of nine siblings. The family lived on the Philpot farm until they moved into Lind where the... Full story
Juanita “Nita” L. Polda passed away peacefully in her home in Lamont, Wash. on Nov. 6, 2021. She was born in Sprague, Wash. on March 23, 1929 to Louise and Kon Lamparter. She was the oldest of four children. After graduating from Sprague High School, she married Gilbert “Gib” Polda. They settled in Lamont, Wash. where they raised their four children: Kris Ann, David, Matt and Tim. Nita worked for many years at the Lamont Grain Growers as a bookkeeper and receptionist. She was...
Thomas Jack Richmond, 84, passed away on Oct. 25, 2021. He was the husband of Patty Lou Richmond. They shared 17 years together, and currently lived in Spokane Valley. Born in Boise, ID and raised in Ritzville, Wash., son of Jack Richmond and Margaret Snook. Thomas graduated Ritzville High School in 1955. He worked in the food industry until he retired in 1999. He had a true love for golfing! He is survived by his wife, Patty Lou, two sons Marshall and Aaron, a step-daughter Shannon, and numerous grandchildren and...
Janice D Beard Mills went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 10, 2021 at the age of 63 due to complications from covid-19. Janice was born on Mar. 2, 1958 to Paul and Jennie Beard in San Bernardino, Calif. Janice was living in Ritzville, Wash. Janice and Michael Mills were married on Sept. 25, 1976. She spent her time raising their wonderful children Matthew and Amanda. When the children were in school she did a plethora of jobs including working as an assistant at an...
Kevin Lee Swartz, 48, Ritzville, Wash. was taken far too soon on Oct. 12, 2021. Kevin was born July 30, 1973 in Othello, Wash. to Robin Swartz & Sandra Keifer Swartz. Kevin grew up in Othello & graduated in 1991 from Othello High School. He moved on to Leavenworth, Wash with his grandparents Delbert & Jo Keifer, to attend Wenatchee Valley Community College. Kevin was very active in Circle K with playing the role of Santa; he graduated in 1993 with his AA. Kevin continued his...
Patsy Joann Berg, age 63, of Ritzville, Wash. passed away Oct. 5, 2021 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash. Patsy was raised on the family farm in Warden, Wash., graduating from Warden High School in 1976. Patsy's love for adventure began with a 4-H trip to Japan while in high school. She obtained her Dental Hygienist degree in 1981 and spent her career in the Seattle area, specializing in periodontal disease. In 1991 Patsy participated in a church mission trip to...
Thomas John Pence died peacefully in his sleep at home early in the morning of Oct. 4, 2021, at the age of 74. He was born on May 7, 1947, in Spokane, WA to George and Eleanor (Borth) Pence of Lind, Wash. He lived on the family farm with his 5 brothers and sisters until he graduated from Lind High School. He then attended Wenatchee Valley Community College in Wenatchee, Wash. After completing school there, he went on to Washington State University in Pullman, Wash. where he...
James Paul Meyer was born in Ritzville, Wash., on Jan. 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Meyer and Violet (Snip) Sandbrink Meyer. He died Sept. 26, 2021, in Moscow, Idaho, at age 77. He is survived by his daughter, Dia Marie Fischer, and son, Jon Michael (Mike) Meyer (Bonnie), brothers Dan (Heidi) Meyer and Mark (Cyndy) Meyer, four grandchildren, and three nieces. Jim graduated from Ritzville High School, married Vada Koch, and graduated from Whitworth...
Karen Mae (Arlt) Thiel was born Nov. 2nd, 1938 in Ritzville, Wash. to Harry and Verna (Amen) Arlt. She passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2021 in her bed at the Faith Larkin Adult Care Facility in Moses Lake, due to complications related to Lewy Body dementia. She was raised on the Arlt family farm 6 miles northwest of Ritzville. She attended Ritzville schools and graduated in 1957. She attended Washington State College for one year and then moved back closer to home to attend...
Sharon Roselle (Gallion) Englehart, 87, passed away, after a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Sharon was born Aug. 13, 1934, in Malta, Montana, to parents William and Lucille (Baker) Gallion. The family subsequently lived in Oregon and California before settling in Lind in 1944, where Sharon joined the 4th grade class in Lind Grade School. She graduated from Lind High School in 1952 and enjoyed the life-long friendships she made among her classmates. Sharon's talent for bu...
Ruth L. Schumaker, 93 died on Sept. 4, 2021 in Bremerton, Wash. She was born Sept. 23, 1927 to Daniel and Pauline Haase in Odessa, Wash., which is where she was raised. She married Herbert A. Schumaker Feb. 7, 1945. Together they made their home on their farm 16 miles S.W. of Ritzville. They retired from farming in 1986. They then moved to Ritzville to enjoy retirement. Ruth moved to Bremerton in 2013 to be closer to her children. Ruth is survived by her children: daughter...
Jody L. Nave, 63, was born on Dec. 27, 1957 in Moscow, ID and adopted at birth by Don and Jeanette Nave from Washtucna. For the last 5 years, as her health was deteriorating due to diabetes, she lived in Alderwood Manor. She passed away on Sept. 3, 2021. During her childhood she was a Girl Scout from Brownies in first grade to a Senior Girl Scout in her junior and senior year in high school. Then when she was an adult and lived in Ritzville she was a Girl Scout leader and help...