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Obituaries for November 12, 2009 |
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Donald (Jake) Guhlke, 68, Orofino
He was born to the late Herbert and Bonnie Greenwood Guhlke, in Davenport, Wash., on Feb. 24, 1941. Early in his life he showed a curious mind and adventurous spirit that followed him through life and he is described by his family and friends as "one-of-a-kind." A 1959 graduate of Davenport High School, he was active in sports, showed FFA steers and played trumpet in the marching band. He entered the lineman apprenticeship-training program with REA in Davenport, later transferring to Avista in Spokane. He retired from a 38-year career in the electrical industry in 1999, as district manager in Orofino. Jake was an avid fisherman, having traveled the world on "catch and release" adventures, conducting fishing tours to Canada and Alaska. He holds the Idaho state record for the second-largest small-mouth bass caught in the backwaters of the Dworshak Dam in 2008, and the world record for grayling from the Northwest Territories of Canada. He designed and made fly lines and rods, taught fly-tying and won fly-tying awards. His fishing adventures were published in two books, and he was a founding member of the Colville, WA. Fly Casting Club. He was also a member of the Jimmy Green Fly-Casting Club in Asotin and was a tournament caster. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra, and lovable Pomeranian Mia of Orofino; brothers, Bob and Rita Guhlke of Davenport, Jerry and Mary Guhlke of Reardan, WA., and Duane and Paula Guhlke of Hortonville, WI; sister Charlotte Sellin of Port Angeles, Wash.; nieces and nephews Erica and Paul Whitemore of Odessa, Wash., Brian Guhlke of California, Megan and Randall Williams of Michigan and Debbie Meserve; grand-nieces and nephews, Porter Whitmore, John Williams, Brandy Wood and Alex Meserve; aunts Margaret Guhlke and Celia Buck of Davenport; and many cousins. He is also survived by stepchildren Kolleen Montgomery and Belinda Shoaf, both of Lewiston, and the late Korreen Montgomery; and step-grandchildren Katie Lougee and Alonie Goodteacher of Lewiston, and Damion Roder of Orofino; sister-in-law Lisa Kathanimane and husband Matt of Kendrick; and numerous fishing buddies. He will be remembered for his fast-paced life, good sense of humor, pranks on his friends and the ability to make a friend of everyone he met. We would like to thank all the friends and neighbors for their assistance and support at the time of his sudden illness. A memorial and celebration of life service will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at the VFW Hall, 330 Michigan Ave. in Orofino. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to an account at Wells Fargo Bank in Orofino to help the family with medical expenses. |
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Harry J. Schaack, Sr, 82, Lewiston
Born in Watertown, S.D., on Oct. 28, 1927, the son of Harry and Sophia Schaack, he spent the majority of his life at his homestead near Orofino. After serving in the United States Army in World War II and being awarded the World War II Victory Medal and the Army Occupation Medal, he married Janet Hopkins of Wenatchee on Nov. 15, 1950. Harry worked for the Carney Pole Company and followed that employment with 30-plus years for Clearwater County as the weed control supervisor. Harry's passion for life centered around the outdoors. His love for spending time at his homestead, fishing, hunting and camping were only eclipsed by his love for his family. Harry enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow, attending their sporting events and, most of all, taking care of them with the vegetables grown from his garden. Although his life was not centered around possessions, it will be with a few small life items and moments as we move forward that will spark our memories of the times we shared together and ultimately help return the smile to our faces: a Louis L'Amour book, a vegetable garden, an old Western movie, a red-checkered hunting hat, a Sunday drive, haying season, the Christmas song "Silver Bells," Tootsie Rolls, an Army Jeep, homemade root beer, fixing anything with bailing twine, his custom hunting figurines, an unfinished puzzle, wrestling and family dinners with his stew and fry bread. He is survived at home by Janet, his wife of 59 years, and his best canine friend, Evie; his children and their spouses, Becky and Rich Ewing, Connie and Bruce Burton, Harry and Donna Schaack, Gail Schaack, and Dick and Taffee Schaack. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Patrick and Andrew Dupea, Dalton Ewing, Brian Burton and his wife Katie, Sara and Matt Schaack, Randall and Jeanna Schaack; great-grandchild Grayson Burton; and his sisters, Marie Hatke and Margaret Gregory. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Sophia; brother Carl; sister Ann; and grandson Josh Burton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Potlatch No. 1 Federal Credit Union for his son-in-law, Rich Ewing, who is a Marine veteran seeking funds to travel to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of his life-threatening heart condition; or to the Potlatch credit union for the Josh Burton Memorial Scholarship. At his request, there will be no service. It was his wish to leave quietly and that wish will be honored, but our family will celebrate his life with an open house from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, November 15 at 1408 Cedar Drive in Lewiston. Please join us for the telling of the stories and memories that his life helped create. |
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Georgia Ciarlo, 80, Orofino
She was born May 18, 1929 in Looking Glass, OR. She spent her childhood raised by nuns in a Catholic orphanage in California, traveling on holidays with her sister Gerri, to visit her mom. It was not an ideal childhood, but it gave mother a resilience that maintained her throughout her life. It also gave her a passion for holidays, especially Christmas. Her house was an absolute showcase, complete with five decorated trees. She met her husband, Tom in Denver, CO and they were married after a whirlwind courtship in 1950. Four children soon followed and she took on motherhood with a zest that was impressive. She was active as a Girl Scout, Blue Bird and Campfire leader and was president of PTA. Mom made sure all of us played a musical instrument, Fran on flute, Debra on bassoon, Denise on violin and Dena on piano. We had lessons our entire life and music continued to play a wonderful role in her life. She loved Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and loved to talk about dancing in the jazz bars in Denver with Dad. Mom saw that we all went to college, was happy with our marriages and our lives. When we left home she found a wonderful job with the Seattle Planning Dept. and flourished in it. Georgia was a passionate gardener. She used to say she grew magnificent gardens for the next owner of whatever house we were living in. Her passion was passed on to her daughters and granddaughters. Mom moved to Orofino in 1996 after her divorce from Dad and proceeded to make it her home. She was one of the founding members of the Compulsive Gardener’s and tranformed her backyard into a showcase of landscaping. It was honored in the Lewiston Tribune and she participated in the garden tours. She attended a religious retreat her first week in Orofino and from this came a faith group that has met every week whenever possible. The women of this group were a strong support group and Mother loved them all deeply. Mom’s health continued on a downhill slide, and she endured many surgeries and illnesses. Through it all she was always gracious kind and thoughtful to those around her. This was powerfully evident in the hospital where she died, surrounded by nurses who loved her. Georgia is survived by her daughters, Fran Ciarlo and husband Gary Kunkel, Debra Ciarlo, Denise Ciarlo and husband Steve Norton and Dena Frandsen. Also surviving her are her four grandchildren, Collin Ciarlo, Celene Kunkel, Nicole Frandsen, Jessica Frandsen; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister Gerri Flanagan and her parents, Ellen Berg and Oscar Nash. Mother loved Christmas so a candlelight memorial will be held at the Orofino Methodist Church, Friday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. We ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Clearwater Humane Society. |
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James Adams James Adams of Buhl and formerly of Weippe, died Oct. 23, 2009. He was 79. A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Buhl. |
Donald LeRoy (Jake) Guhlke passed away Friday, 
Harry John Schaack Sr. went to be with the Lord Monday, 