Obituaries for April 24, 2008

Harold W. Servatius, 96, longtime resident

    Harold W. Servatius, longtime resident of Orofino and Lewiston, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008 in Spokane, WA with his children by his side. He was 96.

    Harold owned Servatius Jewelry in Orofino until 1970 and then moved to Lewiston, where he continued to work for local jewelry stores, doing watch repairs until retirement.

    Born July 14, 1911 in Kansas, he married the beautiful Louise in 1937 and together they had five children, all still living in the northwest. After Louise passed away in 1952 Harold married Elnora Surry and was happily married until her death in 1999.

    Harold was a smart businessman, a member of several organizations, and a devout Catholic. He was a Navy MARS ham radio operator for almost forty years and an expert photographer. He enjoyed square dancing in his younger days, could repair or build anything, and had an infectious grin that made everyone smile. An important part of his life was playing (and winning) card games. He especially looked forward to family gatherings with his brothers, sisters and his children.

    He is survived by his children, Sylvia Henderson, Lou McCarthy, Suzie McDaniel, Richard and Tom Servatius; as well as his brothers Bob, Fred, and Ray Servatius, and sisters Annah Jo Thomas, Mary Tobin, and Dorothy Du Chemin. He will be loved and missed as a grandfather, father, brother, and friend by all of us.

    Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 11^th and Chestnut in Clarkston, WA Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 11 a.m., with lunch to follow.

Raymond Lee Spoon, 69, Orofino

   Raymond Lee Spoon quietly left our world to be in the arms of our loving Lord on April 18, 2008 at Clearwater Valley Hospital after a long courageous bout with cancer. He was 69.

   Raymond Lee Spoon was born Feb. 21, 1939 in Red Bluff, CA to Grover Leroy Spoon and Wanda Spoon. Ray left high school to join the Navy where he served for three years.

   Ray moved to north Idaho to work in a cedar mill at Syringa. He would go on to work in the woods, which he loved, for logging outfits including Pearson Logging, D&D Logging, Ken Miller Logging and others in the Orofino area.

   Ray enjoyed camping and fishing. Ray was an active member of the Covenant House Christian Center. He had a great love of God and hosted weekly Bible studies in his home to further his faith.

   Ray is survived by his wife of 10 years Winnie Spoon, his brothers Andrew Spoon and Frank Spoon, his sisters Lorena Nevarez, Carla Jelks and Bertrice Ragland. He is also survived by five children, 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

   Ray is preceded in death by a son Billy Ray Spoon, a wife, Leota Spoon, his father and mother, Grover and Wanda Spoon, and brother Albert Bary Spoon.

   A funeral service was held April 23 at the Covenant House Christian Center in Orofino. Graveside services followed at the Riverside Cemetery.

   The family suggests memorials be sent to the youth department of the Covenant House Christian Center, 12517 Hartford Avenue, Orofino.

   Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Rosie Belle Gage, 88, Orofino

   Rosie Belle Gage, Orofino, died Friday, April 4, 2008, with her family by her side at Clearwater Valley Hospital. She was 88.          

   Rosie was born Nov. 26, 1919 in Ryan, OK.  She was the daughter of Dr. Harry and Virginia (Welty) McGinnis. As a child she attended schools in Oklahoma and New Mexico.

   She and her family moved to Oregon in the 30’s and she remained there until World War II and then moved to San Diego, CA to work for Ryan Aeronautical Company as a riveter on airplanes being made for the war.

   Rosie married Willard Lawrence Gage on Dec. 23, 1951 at Sunnyside, WA.  After her marriage she became a stay at home mom while Willard worked for the Hanford Nuclear Reservation as a pipe fitter.  During their time in the area they lived in Granger and after their children left home she and Willard moved to Kiona-Benton, WA.

   After Willard retired, they moved to Mitchell, OR where he had grown up.  Rosie was an intrical part of the small community.  She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church and helped with the events at the Mitchell Senior Center.

   Rosie was an avid outdoorswoman who enjoyed fishing and spending time on the coast of Oregon clamming, painting and drawing pictures of the places that she and Willard visited each year. Also, she enjoyed her home and spent hours in her vegetable and flower gardens. 

   In May of 2000 she moved to Orofino to be near her daughter Juacile and lived in her own apartment at Brookside Landing until her death. She enjoyed having friends in for ice cream, and sharing special food that she had cooked with them.  She was also a very active member of the Orofino Tabernacle Church and initiated many prayer requests for family and friends.  

   Survivors include her four children, Juacile VanCorbach and husband Hank of Pierce, Julie Gage Larson of Yakima, WA, E.D. Hix and wife Alvina of Kila, MT and Janice Ley and husband Lloyd of Wausau, WI.  Eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

   Rosie was preceded in death by her parents, her newborn son, Benny Ray Hix, her sister, Lois Wheeler, and her three brothers, Oscar McGinnis, Merle McGinnis and J.C. McGinnis.

   Graveside services and interment were conducted Friday, April 11, in the West Branch Cemetery, Mitchell, OR, with her nephew, Rev. Carl Naas officiating. Agates that Rosie had found on the beach and polished were given as worry-stones to family and friends at the beginning of the service and balloons were released by them at the end of the service with personal messages written on them.

   Memorials may be sent to the West Branch Cemetery Fund, Hwy. 26, Mitchell, OR, 97750.

Gladys Winblad, 89

   Gladys Louise Winblad died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. She was 89.

   Cremation is to take place and services are pending at a later date in June. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Charles B. Hubler Jr., 74, Weippe

   Charles B. Hubler of Weippe passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. He was 74.

   He was born May 4, 1933 at East Stroudsburg, PA to Charles B. Hubler Sr. and Delle S. Hubler. He grew up in Duluth, MN, and joined the Marine Corps at age 17, entering the Korean War when he turned 18.

   Charles attended the University of Minnesota, Institute of Agriculture where he received his degree in Animal Husbandry. He worked for the Isabella Job Corps Civilian Conservation Corps in Isabella, MN as a resident youth worker and adviser providing instruction in physical education and water safety.

   Charles attended one of the first Emergency Medical Technician’s classes in northern California. He became a CPR instructor and security officer for Harrah’s Casino in South Lake Tahoe, CA for about 20 years.

   He owned and operated Interior Cleaning Service, a maintenance and janitorial company in northern and southern California, for over forty years.

   Charles was an American Drug Free Powerlifting Association State and National Masters champion weightlifter.

   He was an engineer for the Weippe Rural Fire Department and a member of the Weippe Hilltop Heritage Society.

   Charles married Roseannabell Rhynes in 1958. They had four sons and a daughter. That marriage ended in divorce.

   He later married Lorna Battles and they had a son.

   Charles loved fishing, bow hunting and camping. He had a great love for the woods, animals and nature.

   He is survived by his wife Lorna Hubler of Weippe, his twin sister Delle Muth of Renton, WA, his sons Charles B. Hubler III and David N. Hubler of Murrietta, CA, Stephen L. Hubler of Glendale, AZ, and Elliott Hubler of Pullman, WA, his adopted son Jason Murakami of Haywood, CA, his daughter Deborah Ayoub of Murietta, CA, in addition to six grandsons, four granddaughters, one niece, two nephews, two grandnieces and one grandnephew.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, James Allen Hubler.

   At his request his remains have been cremated and there will be no service.

   A memorial dinner is planned for Sunday, May 11, 12 noon at the Weippe Senior Center.

Doris M. Williams, 74, former resident

   Doris M. Williams passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in Kennewick, WA. She was 74.

   She was born November 21, 1933 in Lewiston to Jess and Mildred White.

   Her greatest love was spreading happiness and gifts throughout the family, while asking for nothing in return.

   Doris was raised on a small ranch in the North Fork/Dent area in Idaho, where she enjoyed horseback riding. She attended a local school until eighth grade, then went on to attend high school in Orofino, where she met the love of her life, Jack Williams. She also attended beauty school in Lewiston.

   In 1956, she married Jack and they raised three children. They enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding motorcycles and attending their kids’ ballgames. They also had a good time on their spring and fall trips to Reno, NV.

   In later years they moved to Anchorage, AK, where they loved the beautiful scenery and fishing.

   After her husband passed away she retired after 35 plus years as an insurance agent and relocated to Richland, WA to be closer to her daughter.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, younger sister, Yvonne Woolfolk and her son, Mitchell.

   She is survived by her brother, Bill White and wife Billy Mae of Orofino; daughter Jacci Wallace and husband Edward Wallace of Kennewick, WA; her son Jay Williams of Anchorage and his wife Christina; her grandchildren, Jamie Williams and wife Onnah and their daughter Shylia, Amie Williams and Jackie Williams, all of Boise, and Ryan Williams of Kennewick. Her extended family includes numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

   Funeral services were held April 21 at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.

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