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Obituaries for March 20, 2008 |
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Carl Dean Corder, 60, Orofino
He was born Oct. 1, 1947 to Melvin Paul Corder and Eva Mae (Sperry) Corder. At age 14 Carl worked with his father Melvin (Mike) Corder, loading poles. He attended Ahsahka and Orofino schools, graduating in 1966 from Orofino High School. In 1965 Carl began his wood working career with Barnett Logging. He also worked for his uncle, Burl Lang, Miller Logging, for Potlatch from 1977-1985, Konkolville Lumber and Davaz Logging. In 1987 he started his career with the Idaho Department of Transportation, where he worked at the time of his death as a transportation technician. In 1963 he moved with his family to Orofino. Carl married Carol Ann Bausch on July 1, 1967 in Lewiston. In addition to his full time job, in April 1995 Carl took on a “part time” job and purchased an excavator. This put him back in the woods where he preferred to be. He built home sites, roads and ponds. Whatever you needed he was up for the challenge, making more friends in the process. Carl was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He never met a stranger and always made time to stop and talk to a friend. He would give you the shirt off his back and not think twice about it. He loved his family more than can be said. Spending time with them completed his life. He was proud of each and every one of them, but his grandchildren had an extra special place in his heart. He did everything in his power to be involved in their lives. Carl and Carol would take off for Redmond, OR to see Michelle and Ted, to watch Adam play baseball and Ashlee in her dance recital; or head up town after work to watch Jadyn play ball or a school play and see Carson in his preschool Christmas program. Whenever possible he participated in all of our lives. As a child living in Ahsahka his days were spent with his brothers and sisters, the Jenks family and Bobbie Hammond. As a teen, other friends came along including Bob and Larry Kaufman, Alan Sparks and Bill Campbell to name a few. Oh, the stories these boys can tell you, just ask them. They are sure to bring a smile to your face and keep you in stitches. His abundance of friends has multiplied over the years, far too many to count.
He was Commander and member of the VFW, coached Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball, umpired many of Michelle’s softball games, plus being an avid fan. He was also president and member of the Orofino Ridge Runners and was currently serving on the Riverside Water and Sewer board. Carl also helped deliver Christmas baskets many years and many of you know him as the face behind the wheel of the “Whoopie” car in the Lumberjack Days Parade. Carl and Carol were very much in love, always holding hands and sneaking in a kiss. They enjoyed life together, taking in Mariners games in Seattle with friends or just hopping in the car and going for a drive, anything to be together. They had dinner date nights out. The ritual was Friday nights with friends and once a month on Tuesday they met for dinner with their family in Orofino, to catch up on life and have some laughs about old times. In 1965 Carl joined the Army National Guard and completed his basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. He was called to active duty May 1968, serving in Vietnam until August 1969. Carl was an E6 Staff Sergeant and received the Army Commendation Medal. This is given to the brave individuals who went above and beyond what was expected. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Eva Mae Corder. Survivors are wife Carol Corder of Orofino, daughter/son-in-law Michelle (Corder) Rainville and Ted Rainville of Redmond, OR, son Brian Corder of Orofino, granddaughter Ashlee Rainville and grandson Adam Rainville of Redmond, OR, granddaughter Jadyn Corder and grandson Carson Corder of Orofino, brother/sister-in-law Merv and Dona Corder of Puyallup, WA, brother/sister-in-law Ronald (Bud) and Kathy Corder of Athol, sister/brother-in-law Frances and Butch Crooks of Orofino, sister Peggy Corder of Orofino, brother/sister-in-law William and Joan Corder of St. John, WA, sister/brother-in-law Anita and Brian Satterwhite of Heyburn, brother/sister-in-law Rodney and Sonna Corder of Orofino, Aunt Thaice Lange of Orofino, father/mother-in-law Leo and Erma Bausch of Asotin, WA, brothers-in-law Fred Bausch of Juliaetta and Lloyd Bausch of Lewiston. In addition he is survived by sister-in-law Mary Morrill and Galen Farnik of Niobrara, NE, brother/sister-in-law Kelly and Del Rae Stueckrath of Norfolk, NE, sister/brother-in-law Joni and Bernie Olberding of Lincoln, NE and brother/sister-in-law Bob and Kim Stueckrath of Las Vegas, NV, plus many cousins, nieces nephews and dear friends. Viewing is Friday, March 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel. A traditional service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at the Orofino Tabernacle Church with a graveside service to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Orofino. Jeremy Gering will officiate. There will be a potluck dinner following the service at the Armory. Food for the dinner can be dropped off at the church starting at 9 a.m. Memorial donations may be made in his name to your favorite charity. |
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Clara May Tintle, 78, Orofino
Clara was born June 6, 1929 in Globe, Arizona, the only child of Ivan and Joy Franke. She spent her childhood in both Arizona and California. She graduated high school in Tucson, AZ and went to the University of Arizona where she majored in set design and theater. There she met and married her college sweetheart, Warren Steele. They had three children: Scott, Sheryl and Susie. Next to raising her three children, her favorite activities were singing in the church choir, being a member of the Coolidge Women’s Club, plus many other local community groups. Her marriage to Warren later ended in divorce. Clara moved to California with her children, where she met and married the love of her life, Donald Tintle. While in California they had their daughter, Lauri. In 1980, they moved to Orofino. They became faithful members of the First Baptist Church. Clara was always artistic by nature. She expressed her art in the many types of crafts she enjoyed such as stain glasswork, tole painting, and arranging the flowers for church services. Over the years she also volunteered and assisted with the Creative Women’s Fellowship, Sonshine Quilters, the Twin Ridge Fire District, Awana, Old Fashioned Sunday, Clearwater Valley Hospital Auxiliary, the Wells Bench Needle Club, and the Purple Ladies. She was the church secretary for many years. Two of Clara’s greatest joys were volunteering at the Orofino Elementary School - she loved helping every child – and singing in the Orofino Community Choir. After becoming too ill to do either, she enjoyed watching her great granddaughter, Destiny Ann, grow. Each day Destiny helped bring a smile to her face. Clara is survived by her four children and their spouses: Scott Steele and his wife JoAnn of Placentia, CA; Sheryl Simpson and husband Gene of Olympia, WA; Susan Lienhart and husband David of Rim Rock, AZ; and Lauri Stifanick and husband Joe of Orofino. She leaves behind 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Those wishing to honor Clara can make donations in her name to the Orofino Elementary AR Reading Program, the Clearwater Valley Hospital Auxiliary or the Orofino EMTs. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory was in charge of the arrangements. |
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Robert J. Gangewer, 93, Fraser
Bob was born Nov. 4, 1914 to George and Matilda Murphy Gangewer of Ione, WA. Although his parents died when he was quite young, through hard work and determination Bob and his older siblings were able to stay together on the family homestead on what is now Colville National Forest land. During this difficult time the family received support and guidance from neighbors and friends with whom Bob had close bonds lasting throughout his lifetime. At the age of 17 Bob moved to Fraser to live with his oldest sister Dixie. He began working in local sawmills, first as a filer and later as an edgerman. On Nov. 10, 1939 he married Jane Schroeder in Orofino and they set up housekeeping in the little cabin on the canyon land of his in-laws. They lived there a year before buying a patch of land on the corner of Lower Fords Creek Road and Highway 11. They sold that little place about four years later and bought a small farm at the top of Lower Fords Creek Grade. Bob farmed the land and still worked at the mills. He was employed by Schmidt Brothers Mill until it closed and then by Ehlingers Mills and when they sold to Jess Johnstun he worked for Johnstun. He was known as one of the best edgermen in the area. When Jane‘s parent’s retired she and Bob became owners of their farm on Highway 11 and Bob added raising cattle to his list of chores. When he retired from millwork, his dream of being a full time farmer became reality. When asked if he would drive a school bus, he couldn’t say no. For several years he drove the Fraser-Greer Grade route to and from Weippe schools. Many of his young passengers still fondly remember him as their favorite bus driver. Despite humble beginnings Bob had many accomplishments of which to be proud. Together he and Jane brought up four daughters and two sons. When their niece, Patsy, became orphaned at a young age, they opened their home and arms to her. The family they raised was a never ending source of pride for Bob. He installed in them the simple rules he lived by: treat everyone as you want to be treated and let your conscience be your guide. He was preceded in death by his wife Jane, his siblings Dixie Shepherd, Ann Getsfrid, George (Bud) Gangewer, and Frank Gangewer. Also preceding him were his son-in-law Preston Teed, grandson Travis Hobbs, and great-grandson Jackson Baldwin. Survivors include his six children and their spouses; Fay Teed of Orofino, Lois and Gene Hobbs and Mike and Nina Daniels of Lewiston, Kirk Gangewer and Wanda and Dave Strong of Fraser, and Tom Gangewer and Jim Belanger of Portland, MN; his grandchildren Mark and Cheryl Teed of McCall, Cindy Teed, Laurie and Scott Steiger, Trevor Hobbs, Darci Daniels, Staci and Scott Baldwin, Kim Walhaupter and Cheri Strong of Lewiston, Jody Harris and Jessica Gangewer of Fraser. He also leaves behind 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren as well as two beloved nieces, Patsy Hamilton and family of Nampa and Doris Dahl and family of Fraser. In 2002 Bob was given the honor of serving as Grand Marshall of the Weippe Rodeo. As he rode the parade route on the vintage tractor, which had been restored by his son, Kirk, he was warmly greeted by the townspeople crowding the streets. He was honestly loved by all who knew him. Bob was a wonderful father and grandfather. In perhaps the strongest testament to his character each of his children feel that with his passing they have lost their best friend. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life was held at the family farm. His ashes will be with his Janie in their beloved “Bucks” Canyon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made in Bob’s name to: Jackson’s Pay It Forward Foundation, 3527 8th Street C, Lewiston, Idaho 83501. |
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Henry F. Spencer, 84, Orofino
He was born Feb. 28, 1924, in Lewiston to William and Louella Taylor Spencer. He attended and graduated school in Orofino and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1942 to 1944. He married Beryl Stewart upon his return in 1944, and she died in 1968. Hank then married Roberta (Bertie) Hanks in 1976. Hank worked in the logging industry in the Pierce area until he retired at age 62. His love of country music made playing guitar with his brothers a great joy for him. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping on the North Fork. Hank is survived by his wife, Bertie of Orofino; son, Steve and wife Connie Spencer of Weippe; daughter, Pam and husband Larry Fugate of Weippe; stepson, Rick and wife Kyung Hee Wilson of Spokane; stepdaughter, Cindy and husband Kelly Mellon of Spokane; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Everett Spencer and John Spencer, both of Orofino; sister, Rose Buchert of Orofino; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chet Spencer and Louie Spencer; and first wife, Beryl Spencer. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the Weippe Wesleyan Church with the Rev. Don Blain of the church officiating. Memorials are suggested to No One Should Die Alone, 1010 Wells Bench, Orofino, ID 83544. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and concern in Hank's care during his illness. Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is handling the arrangements. Sign the on-line guest book at www.merchantfuneralhome.com. |
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William “Tink” McFeron, 66, Weippe Tink was born to William and Mary McFeron on April 5, 1941 in Juliaetta. He entered into rest on March 16, 2008 while at St. Joe’s Regional Medical Center, from pneumonia and other complications. He was 66. He lived in Juliaetta with his parents and they later moved to Lewiston until he was around eight years old, and then moved to the Kamiah and Kooskia area where he attended high school. After high school he joined the Marines and was with them for 10 years. While he was in the Marines he married Shirley Lyons. They later divorced. He moved around a lot but later settled in Weippe. He also was a truck driver for several years until an accident forced him to retire. Tink enjoyed hunting and fishing when he could make it out. He had many good stories about his hunting and fishing days. He so much loved the outdoors. You could sit down with him and he could tell you some whopping stories. He is survived by his sister Dessie McFeron of Florence, MT; sister Janice Huddleston of Junction City, KS; brothers Keith McFeron and Terry Erickson of Weippe. He also had many nieces and nephews. He has two grandkids Conner and Nathen Maas of Spokane, WA. He also has four adopted grandkids, Lane and Jessica Jensen of Lapwai and Moriah and Chance Carr of Weippe. He loved his grandkids and having them around when he could. He was preceded in death by his father William McFeron, mother Mary Erickson, daughter Kelly McFeron, and brothers Verlin and Eldon McFeron. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held Friday, 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery in Kooskia. There will be a potluck to follow in Weippe. Everyone is welcome. Memorials and donations can be sent to Weippe Ambulance of Clearwater County, P.O. Box 1347, Orofino, ID 83544. |
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Mark Ewing, 48, former resident In loving memory of Mark Dana Jay Ewing, who passed away Feb. 12, 2008 after a long battle with cancer. He was 48. Mark was born Dec. 29, 1959, in Hermiston, OR. His family moved to northern California in March of 1961, then to Orofino in October of 1966. He attended 12 years of school in Orofino. He worked for C-PTPA when he was 15. After high school Mark attended welding school in Spokane, WA. He worked for Clearwater County Road and Bridge in Orofino. He then went to truck driving school and became a long haul truck driver. He lived in Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Montana, Utah, Washington and Tennessee. Mark is survived by his wife Carla; mother Earlene of Palm Desert, CA; father Bill Ewing and his wife Bonnie of Culdesac; maternal grandmother Frances Wardwell of Lewiston; brothers and sisters, Mike Ewing and wife Dina of Orting, WA, Marcie Ewing Littell and husband Reid of Lewiston and Mitch Ewing of Benton, WA; stepbrothers and stepsister, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends all who loved him very much. In second grade his teacher said that he was her “ray of sunshine,” and he truly was that to all who knew him. By his request cremation has taken place and a memorial to celebrate his life will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street in Lewiston. Rest in peace “our ray of sunshine.” In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society. |
Carl Dean Corder, 60, died Sunday, March 16, 2008 when caught in an
avalanche while snowmobiling outside of Headquarters on Sheep
Mountain, a sport he dearly loved. 
Carl loved the outdoors, spending fall hunting with his son Brian.
When winter came they were off on the snowmobiles, making the most
of life, enjoying life. 
Clara May Tintle, 78, passed away peacefully in her sleep to be with
the Lord on 
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Henry F. (Hank) Spencer, 84, passed away