Lester Steward, 47, Orofino

   Lester Franklin Steward, Orofino, passed away Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. He was taken from us with our dad and younger brother Timothy beside him leading him into the arms of heaven. He was 47.

   He was born Oct. 21, 1963 in Orofino to Vena and Bill Steward. He graduated from Orofino High School in 1983 and from Lewis-Clark State College as a computer drafter in 2000, acquiring a job with Cuddy and Associates immediately thereafter.

   He took all his tasks seriously and showed diligence and pride in every one ensuring they met all their deadlines. He was a precise draftsman, loving his job and co-workers.

   Lester is survived by his mother Vena Steward, brothers Billy and wife Chris, Ken, Ron and Jon; sisters, Dena Rose and Tracia Young.; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He took special moments with each one of them giving them all cherished memories and loved making each one feel as if they were his favorite.

   He will be forever be loved and missed while he walks in heaven with all our loved ones, dad and Timmy by his side and his aunts and uncles and grandparents holding him in their comfort.

   We love you Lester and we’re so grateful to call you our brother.

   A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at Covenant House Christian Center, 12517 Hartford Ave. in Orofino with burial at Wells Bench; potluck to follow.

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

Leroy A. Altmiller, 76, Lewiston

   Leroy A. Altmiller, longtime resident of Lewiston, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston after a long struggle with cancer. He was 76.

   Leroy was born in Ahsahka on Oct. 9, 1934 to Albert and Ruth Altmiller. He was the oldest of four children.

   He spent his youth working in the woods and exploring the North Fork of Clearwater River. He graduated from Orofino High School, where he lettered in boxing, baseball, football and track.

   Leroy met his future wife, Janice Maxwell, when he was nine years old, on a trip to visit his cousin. When Leroy returned from his service in the Marine Corps during the Korean War; the two married in 1955 and moved to Bremerton, WA, where they welcomed their oldest son, Jon.

   They soon moved back to Kamiah, where Leroy served in local law enforcement as an officer and then, later, as Chief of Police. There, they welcomed their second son, Jerry. The family moved to Headquarters and then later, Orofino, after Leroy was elected Clearwater County Sheriff and served for 10 years.

   The family then moved to Lewiston, where Leroy acted as Security Director of Potlatch Corporation for almost 20 years. He was a respected member of the law enforcement community nationwide and is remembered as a just, strong man.

   He loved the outdoors and spent as much time as he could, fishing, hunting, and camping. He shared his enthusiasm and knowledge of archery and guns with many in the community, running an archery shop after retirement and offering hunting advice.

   Leroy was a master-class competitive shooter and taught many law enforcement officials and young shooters (including all three of his granddaughters) this skill. Leroy was a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather.

   He was a member of St. James Catholic Church and active in the Knights of Columbus until his health began to decline.

   He is survived by his siblings, Darla Alteneder, Sharon Walk, and Robert Altmiller as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

   He is also survived by his wife of 56 years, Janice Maxwell Altmiller; daughters-in-law, Jean Cleto Altmiller and Carolyn Altmiller Copeland; granddaughters Amy Altmiller Eddy (husband Kevin Eddy), Jennifer Altmiller Kaufman (husband Joe Kaufman), Amanda Altmiller Wilkins (husband Jerry Wilkins) and grandson Jacob Denny.

   He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Noah, Kate, and Glory Eddy, Sam and Natalie Kaufman, and Jolie Altmiller. Another great-granddaughter, Peyton Wilkins, is due to arrive near what would have been Leroy’s 77^th birthday.

   He is preceded in death by his two sons, Jon and Jerry Altmiller. We know the three of them are having a joyful reunion up there in Heaven.

   A vigil will be held 6:30 p.m, Friday, Sept. 23 at St. James Catholic Church and a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, also at St. James. Memorial gifts may be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of the giver’s choice.

Ellen Wisdom, 79, Weippe

   Ellen Wisdom, long time resident of the Weippe area, passed away Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at Providence’s St. Mary’s Medical Center in Walla Walla, WA, with her children at her side. She was 79.

   She was born Aug. 10, 1932 to Jess and Marie Stout in Twin Falls.

   Ellen married Glen Jones Aug. 7, 1947. They had six children. This marriage later ended in divorce. She married Jake Wisdom June 1977. She became widowed December 1991.

   She was a member of the Rebecca’s Lodge in Weippe serving as Noble Grand and Chaplin in 1990. She was nominated and received the Decoration of Chivalry by her sisters of the Rebecca’s.

   Ellen worked as a school bus driver for the Weippe School District. She also worked with children with learning disabilities. She assisted in the dietary program for the first kindergarten class in Weippe.

   Ellen is survived by her children, Connie and Steve Spencer and Kathy and Rick McIntosh, all of Weippe, Steve and Melody Jones and Troy and Amy Jones, all of Walla Walla, WA, Dawn Thompson, Waldport, OR, Allen and Viola Wisdom, Grangeville, Ynonne and Jim Logan, Hermiston, OR, Ron and Connie Wisdom, Lewiston, Dan and Grace Grigsby, Irigon, OR and Pauline and Jerry Hill and Marline Sanders, all of Boise. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, which she loved.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess and Marie Stout and two children, Debbie Jones and Arthur Jones Jr.

   Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.

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

Jean M. Veltri, 81, Hayden, ID

   Jean M. Veltri, Hayden, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 in Hayden, following a long battle with numerous health problems. She was 81.

   She was born on Sept. 1, 1930 to Glen and Elaine Hill at Tekoa, WA. She was raised and schooled in the Chewelah, WA area.

   Jean met and fell in live with Ray F. Veltri of Priest River. They married in Thompson Falls, MT in 1946 and were married 42 years.

   In 1966 they moved to Pierce. Ray started working at Jaype Mill and Jean started a career selling Avon. Jean received many awards from Avon. She was known for the many miles and many years of walking up and down Whispering Pines hill, going door to door selling Avon.

   For the last several years Jean has resided at Heritage Place in Coeur d’Alene, where she had established herself, made many good friends and loved it.

   Jean is fondly remembered for her talent in cooking Italian pastries and apple dumplings. Some of her hobbies were camping, hunting and fishing for Kokanee at the Dent and Grandad Bridge area. She will be missed dearly!

   She is survived by her children, daughter Kathy Gentry of Moore, Mitch and Diane Veltri of Spokane, WA, Colleen Bainbridge of Lewiston, Debbie Fitsgerald of Lewiston and Lonnie Veltri of Orofino and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

   Jean was preceded in death by her husband Ray F. Veltri and son Frank Veltri.

   Services will be held at Lewiston Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of North Idaho.

   A special thanks to the Hospice places and people that give this kind of care.

Eldon Hutchins, 90, Lewiston

   Eldon I. Hutchins, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at home. He was 90. Arrangements are pending with Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston.

Gene T. Triplett, 84, Lewiston

   Gene died Friday, Sept. 9, 2011. He was born Oct. 9, 1926, to Leslie and Marie Triplett at home in Southwick. He was 84.

   The family lived in Southwick until his junior year. They then moved to Pierce, where he graduated from high school in 1944.

   Gene joined the U.S. Navy in 1944, serving two years on a naval destroyer during World War II.

   He married Delores Davis of Pierce and they divorced in 1972. He then married Donna Phillips in 1973.

   Gene worked in the woods and on log drives for Potlatch Forests Inc., living in logging camps until 1959, when he moved to Lewiston. He then went to work for Pacific Western Transportation and later started his own trucking business until retirement.

   He enjoyed spending time with his family, walking his dog, gardening, camping, visiting with friends, donating blood and was proud to be a World War II veteran.

   Survivors include his wife, Donna at their Lewiston home; three daughters, Linda and Joe Brownson of Lewiston, Donna and Lindsey Allers of Pierce, and Sandra and Rick Tomilson of Bremerton, WA.; stepdaughter, Vicky and Ken Andrews of Washougal, WA.; stepson, Todd and Vicky Phillips of Lewiston; his dog Sadie; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

   Gene was preceded in death by his parents; son Jim Triplett; grandson Travis Besst; step-daughter Lorinda Pierce; and two brothers, Gail and Charles Triplett.

   A memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the House of Faith, 2502 16th Ave., Lewiston.

Gary Stewart, 71, Weippe

   Gary James Stewart, of Weippe, died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011 at Clearwater Valley Hospital of sudden heart failure. He was 71.

   We lost our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He touched lots of hearts in his lifetime.

   He was born Dec. 31, 1939 in Orofino to Stella and Leonard Stewart. He has five siblings, Beryl and (Hank) Spencer, Pierce, Leonard and (Janet) Stewart, Coeur d’Alene, Anita and (Bill) Lear, Peck, Neona and (John) Davis, Pierce and Richard and Judy Stewart, Lewiston. He has many nephews and nieces that love him very much. He would do anything for them.

   He married the love of his life Shirley Stout on May 13, 1966. They have two daughters, Betty and (John) Stinson, Pierce and Ronda and (Leo) Binder, Orofino; five grandchildren, Gary and Cheri Stewart, John Stinson, Brandon and Nikki Binder and five great-grandchildren, Jordon, Tyson, Jaimie, Alyssa and Leighton.

   Gary and Shirley lived at Grangemont for 32 years before moving to Weippe, where he lived at the time of his death. They spent 45 years together.

   He worked many different jobs in his lifetime. He enjoyed logging the most. He retired in 2002. He also enjoyed having the grandchildren around. He always called them his babies. He always made sure his family was taken care of even if it meant he went without.

   Gary loved to go camping, fishing, hunting, and riding his 4-wheeler and going on long rides with his sons-in-law and grandsons. He always called his grandsons by Hey #1 (Gary), Hey #2 (John), Hey #3 (Brandon).

   He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother.

   Services for Gary will be Friday, Sept. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Weippe Community Hall with a potluck to follow. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. On Sunday, Sept. 25, the family will have a private celebration of Gary’s life to spread his ashes.

   I cried when you passed away, although I loved you dearly I couldn’t make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me He only takes the best.

Dad’s Gone Fishin’

   I went for a walk the morning after my dad passed away. The angels started to cry with me as I walked, I wasn’t alone. I felt strong arms around me, it was the Lord and He said to me don’t cry my child, your dad is with me now and we’re going fishing. I had to laugh to myself, who says God don’t have a sense of humor, and He’s taking my dad fishing.  Submitted by Daddy’s Little Girl – Ronda.

Celebration of Life for Earon Shumaker

   A celebration of life for Earon Shumaker will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at the Tall Pine Cabin on Hwy 12, across from the Orofino Airport. This will be a potluck celebration, BYOB.

Ralph Kinnick, 84, Orofino

   Ralph Kinnick of Orofino, formerly of Kooskia, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation in Orofino. He was 84.

   A graveside service was conducted Sept. 17 at Tahoe Mountain Rest Cemetery near Kooskia with Rev. Paul Baldwin officiating. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia is handling arrangements.

Randall Lee McHaffie, Orofino

   Randall Lee McHaffie, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at his home in Orofino. He was 64. Memorial services will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. in Orofino at Big Eddy Marina.

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

David W. Vaughn, Weippe, 49

   David Wayne Vaughn of Weippe bravely passed away Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 at the age of 49, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

   Dave was born Oct. 3, 1961 to Carol Shelley in Spokane, WA and later took his stepfather Jerry’s last name of Vaughn. He went to high school in Touchet, WA where he excelled in football and rodeo.

   Dave met his wife Peggy Wilson in May of 1980 in Walla Walla, WA. They were married Oct. 27, 1984 at the College Place Presbyterian Church. They later had two wonderful sons, Cody and Colton.

   Dave’s love of the outdoors and animals drew him to a life as a working cowboy. After working in a few ranches in Washington and Oregon, he and his family moved to Imnaha, OR where he successfully managed the Hubbard Ranch for many years.

   Later he and his family settled in Weippe, where he pursued his hobby of woodworking and opened Mountain Treasures Cabinetry and Woodworking.

   Dave was preceded in death by his brother Scott Faler. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Vaughn of Weippe; his son Cody Vaughn and daughter-in-law Tanya Fiddler-Vaughn of Adel, OR; his son Colton Vaughn of Weippe; his mother and stepfather, Carol and Jerry Vaughn of Touchet, WA; brother Cory Vaughn and his family of Milton Freewater, OR; mother-in-law Wilma Wilson of Walla Walla; and many sisters and brothers-in-law, nephews and nieces throughout the northwest.

   Dave will be severely missed by family and friends. A BBQ potluck celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at his home in Weippe.

Sister Mary Petronilla Lieser, OSB

April 1, 1920 - Sept. 7, 2011

   "Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus!"

   Mary Petronilla Lieser, OSB was born into eternal life Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at 3:55 p.m. She took her last breath among her Sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude, including her biological sister, Sister Bernard Lieser. Sister Petronilla will be remembered as a woman of profound faith and passionate devotion.

   Born Cecelia Margaret, to Theresia Hemmesch and Joseph Lieser in Zion Township, Paynesville, Minn., she was one of three girls from her family to enter St. Gertrude's. She made her First Profession on June 29, 1940. From then until 1984 she worked in the kitchen and laundry at Our Lady of Consolation Hospital, as school cook at St. Paul's School in Nampa, at St. Gertrude's Academy in Cottonwood and as head of the dietary department at St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood. When she left the Academy the students dedicated the 1965 annual to her.

   In 1984, Sister Petronilla was missioned to serve in parish ministry; first at St. Rita's Parish in Kellogg, and then at St. Theresa's Parish in Orofino. At both parishes she was able to express her creativity and love of people through outreach for Habitat for Humanity, St. Vincent de Paul, and home and prison ministries. A near-fatal stroke in 1994 barely slowed her down. After retiring to the Monastery in Cottonwood, she ministered to inmates at the North Idaho Correctional Institution.

   "Reaching out to people is a good thing about being a nun," she had said. "To bring joy and laughter to others, to help them fall in love with the church and God, to be there to pray and play with them - this is God's good work."

   Until 2003, she was able to visit her family in Minnesota. Of course card playing, both there and at St. Gertrude's, was an important recreation for her and up to the last she accepted a dance when the occasion called for it.

   Her Golden Jubilee took place during 1990 and on July 27, 2010, she celebrated 70 years of Monastic Profession. Prioress Sister Clarissa Goeckner spoke immediately after Sister Petronilla renewed her promises. "You have been a mentor, guide and wisdom figure among us. Thanks for your determination, your commitment to the community, your dedication to ministry and your spirit of gratitude." The ceremony concluded with the community exclaiming the words that had become Sister Petronilla's signature: "Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Jesus!"

   Sister Petronilla is survived by the Benedictine Sisters of the Monastery of St. Gertrude; her sister, Sister Bernard Lieser; a brother, Bernard Lieser; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   The Vigil Service was held Tuesday and the Mass of the Resurrection was held Wednesday at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood.

Amanda Shelley, 54, Orofino

   Amanda Shelley, Orofino, passed away Friday, Sept. 2, 2011. She was 54.

   She is survived by her husband, Harley, their three children, six grandchildren, two sisters and a brother.

   Amanda was a wonderful mother and wife. She was a woman of God who loved Jesus with all her heart. She raised three children who love Jesus and are all happily married to spouses who love and serve the Lord.

   They are all raising their children with God at the center of their families.

   Amanda had been fighting breast cancer for 10 years. She died fighting it, refusing to give up all hope. In the end, the miracle of healing that her family and friends prayed for was not answered in the way we had hoped, but we are all comforted to know that she is now whole, pain free and “healed” in the arms of our beloved savior, Jesus.

   Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at Sunnyside Cemetery.

Sharon Sue Smith Weber, 57, Lewiston

   Sharon passed on to be with loved ones in heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011. She was 57.

   She was born May 5, 1954, in Pomeroy to Ed and Sue Smith. She lived in Headquarters for five years before moving to Lewiston, where the family lived for eight years and then they returned to Headquarters.

   She attended grade school in Lewiston, Headquarters and Pierce, and high school at Timberline High School in Pierce. Sharon went on to complete two years at Walla Walla Community College, Clarkston Center, majoring in computer technology.

   Sharon fell in love with Jim Weber and they were married Sept. 23, 1972. They lived in various places of the region and settled in Lewiston.

   She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Clarkston, WA.

   Sharon loved spending all the time that she could with her grandchildren, caring for them and making things for them. She was also very musical. Being outdoors, camping, riding four-wheelers, and picking mushrooms and huckleberries were among a few of her favorite things to do - even though she never made it back to the car with many berries.

   Surviving Sharon are her husband, Jim Weber of Lewiston; daughter, Margie and Sean, and Jamie Weber; son, Josh and Mandi Weber; parents, Ed and Sue Smith; brothers, Ted and Lorrie Smith, and Dan and Terri Smith; eight grandchildren, Rusty, Janie, Kelsey, James, Sammy, Abbi, Graci and Jaron; and many nieces and nephews.

   "Sissy" was a one-of-a-kind; special person and we will all miss her dearly.

   A memorial service was conducted Sept. 3 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 1107 14th St. in Clarkston, with the Rev. David Naumann officiating.

   An online guest book can be signed at www.mtview.com.

Daniel G.R. Shreve, 67, Orofino

   Daniel G.R. Shreve, Orofino, passed away Aug. 23, 2011 from complications of an aneurysm at St. Joseph Medical Regional Center in Lewiston. He was 67.

   He was born June 4, 1944 in Long Beach, CA to Bonnie and Roy Shreve. He was the second child of five children.

   The family lived in California until Dan was 11. Then they moved to Lynnwood, WA, where he finished high school and then attended at a junior college for a year.

   He loved to learn new things and spent a great deal of time doing research on whatever it was he was interested in at the time.

   Dan wore many hats, as he was most of the time working two jobs. He started working at an early age. The most rewarding job was being a school bus driver in District #171. He loved the kids that he took to and from school, and those that he took to sports games.

   He also drove the ski bus, the fun bus and the bus for the 6th grade forestry tour. He was an amazing bus driver. Many have said that they where dumbfounded at his ability to park a school bus, where most wouldn’t even try to park a pickup.

   Dan married Tracie (Zipse) on Dec. 28, 1984 and they lived in the Orofino area since 1992. They have a daughter, Kendall.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, Bonnie and Roy Shreve, and his brother Richard Shreve.

   Dan is survived by his wife Tracie at the family home and daughter Kendall and husband Josh Gates and granddaughter Brooklyn Gates of Nampa. Also surviving him are his brother Bruce and twin sisters Royden and Linda as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

   Cremation and a remembrance of life took place on Aug. 27.

   Donations may be made to Tracie Shreve, P.O. Box 2078, Orofino, ID 83544 to help with expenses.

Charles “Scott” Lefferts, 49, Weippe

   Charles “Scott” Lefferts, of Weippe, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at the age of 49. He got his strength and courage to fight the battle of cancer from his Lord.  He never lost his sense of humor during this time.

   Scott was born Dec. 17, 1961 to Charles and Judith Lefferts.  He was raised in Weippe.

   On July 26, 1986 he married Kathy Olson. They loved each other and were “stuck” together like glue.

   Scott loved to hunt, fish, listen to music and spend many special hours with his family and friends.

   Scott is survived by his wife Kathy; his mother Judith; sisters, Juanita and husband Wayne Gash, and Tracy and husband Todd Stuffing; nephew Derek Reagan and niece Darci Reagan.

   When Scott married Kathy his family grew to include Billy, Jolean, and Karen Olson, John and Sue Wyatt, Nikki and Chad Towslee, Kacey, Chris, and Olivia Cagle and Mindy, Fred, and Wyatt Michael Scheck.

   He was preceded in death by his dad, Charlie Lefferts, grandparents, Elsie Allen, John Lefferts, Cecil Allen, Irene Diebel, Ernie Diebel, and father-in-law Billy Olson.

   A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 at the Weippe Wesleyan Church.

   Memorials may be sent to the Weippe Wesleyan Church, 1919 Musselshell Road, Weippe, Idaho 83553.

   Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

Zona Grytness memorial service

   A memorial service and reception for Zona Brewer Grytness, who died June 2, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the United Methodist Church on College Ave. in Orofino.

Esther Holly Kirkland, 91, Orofino

    Esther Holly Kirkland, Orofino, passed away Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at Clearwater Health & Rehab in Orofino. She was 91. Esther was born to Ralph and Eliza Kirkland on Orcas Island, WA Nov. 17, 1919 and was the 10th of 13 children. Later she moved to Warm Beach, WA.

    She worked in nursing homes in Stanwood and Camano Island in Washington. Esther became a licensed practical nurse, later moving to Walla Walla, WA and then to Orofino.

    She is survived by her sister, Eunice Kempt of Kirkland, WA; brother Dan Kirkland and his wife Shirley of Tacoma, WA; her daughter Lois Galloway and her husband Leonard; grandsons Larry Galloway and his wife Robin of Walla Walla; Leonard Galloway Jr. and his wife Melonie of Yakima, WA; granddaughters Lacey Galloway of Walla Walla and Leia Galloway of Yakima and many nieces and nephews.

    A memorial Service will be held in Walla Walla at a later date.

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

Daniel Shreve, 67, Orofino

   Daniel G.R. Shreve of Orofino died Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. He was 67.

   A remembrance of life/casual potluck will be held Saturday, Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at 2682 Larson Road, Weippe. Bring your lawn chairs.

   Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Barbara McManamon, 89, Kennewick

   Barbara May McManamon of Kennewick, WA went to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 in Richland, WA with her son by her side. She was 89.

   Barbara was born May 17, 1922 in Harrison. She was a longtime resident of Orofino, until 2002, when she moved to Kennewick to be closer to her family.

   Barbara served two terms as Clearwater County Treasurer in the 1950's and also was the Administrator for the Orofino Convalescent Home in the 70's, until she retired in 1981.

   She was preceded in death by her daughter Lynda and three brothers.

   Survivors include her sister Jeannine McFarland and husband Tom, brother Dennis Wood and wife Patricia along with her son Douglas and wife Lisa; and grandchildren Dallas, Dillon, Carra and Dalton.

   A graveside service will be held at the Woodland Cemetery in St. Maries in the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 26.

Shirley Harrington, 75, Orofino

   Shirley Irene Harrington, 75, Orofino, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Cancer may have won the battle, but Shirley won the war. Cancer could never change who she was.

   She was born Sept. 18, 1935 to Joseph William and Katherine Ann Kaberline in Denver, CO. She spent her early years in Colorado before the family moved to Fresno, CA.

   Shirley married Albert Senior in October of 1955. The family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1962 where she worked at Jorgensen Steel. The marriage ended in divorce in 1973. She continued to work and raise her son and daughter.

   She married Bert Harrington in December of 1982. He convinced her to retire and travel with him. They settled in the area where he was raised. When she arrived in Orofino she fell in love with the river, the valley and the people.

   They operated Vacationland Hotel and RV Park on Highway 12. In 1995 they converted the park to Riverview Estates, a senior citizen’s mobile home park and remodeled the hotel into a duplex. They continued to operate the business until it was purchased to enlarge the neighboring canoe camp site in 2002.

   Bert passed away in May of 2005 and she decided to move into Brookside Landing. Because of her declining health, she moved to Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation in March of 2008. She dearly loved her “family” there. They became her children and grandchildren of her heart. She made the decision to spend her last days there surrounded by people that loved her as much as she loved them.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bert and great-grandson Austin Stump; great-granddaughter Prudence Watson and nephew James Dukes.

   She is survived by her son Joseph (Cindy) Senior of Kingman, AZ; daughter Christina Lymberopoulos (Mike Lee) of Orofino; brothers and sisters, George (Jan), Ted (Louanne), David (Lori), Don (Debbie), Jayne Dukes, La Jean Pendergrass of California and Joyce (Rex) Pevehouse of Orofino. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

   Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 20 at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery and a potluck at the senior center at 12:30 p.m.

   Donations may be made to Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation Gazebo Fund, 1204 Shriver Road, Orofino, ID 83544.

Juanita E. Levitt, 82, Great Falls, MT

   Juanita E. Levitt, Great Falls, MT (former Ahsahka resident) died of natural causes Aug. 23, 2010 at a local hospital. She was 82.

   She was born June 13, 1928 to Elsie (Stalnaker) and James Dawin Levitt in Republic, WA. The family moved to Ahsahka where she was raised and educated, graduating from Orofino High School in 1945. She attended Kinman Business College in Spokane, WA.

   Juanita married Ray Stuckenschneider in Spokane in 1946, and together they had five children.

   They moved to Cascade, MT and then Warm Springs, MT, where she worked as an administrative secretary n a doctor’s office. They moved to Missoula, MT and she was employed by Western Montana Clinic before going to work for the University of Montana Bookstore for two years.

   They family moved to Polson, MT where Juanita worked for a doctor and a dentist for four years. She worked for B&B Foods as a checker before leaving Polson for Moscow. She moved to Great Falls and began working for the City of Great Falls as deputy treasurer until retiring. She then moved to Billings, MT where she lived for eight years before returning to Great Falls in 1987.

   Juanita belonged to a square dancing club and traveled to various places to teach square and round dancing. She was an avid cat lover who loved her three cats. She designed and sewed matching dresses and square dancing clothes.

   Survivors include a son Paul Talisman of Loveland, CO; daughters Jody Kennedy, of Sandpoint, Laura Ann Horner and husband Bill of Sterling, AK, Patti Almond and husband Jon of Great Falls, MT and Michelle Gilchrist and husband Jim of Taft, TX; eight grandchildren, Doug, David, Scott, Jennifer, Apryl, Loren, Daniel and Jamie, and four great-grandchildren, Bailey, Libby, Harley and Haven.

   She was preceded in death by her former husband Ray Stuckenschneider, 1975; her parents; and step-father Joseph Wojciehowski.

   Juanita’s ashes were spread on Lower Ford Creek Road at the bridge with family from Sandpoint (daughter Jody); Great Falls, MT (daughter and husband Jon and Patti; granddaughter and husband Jennifer and Aaron; and cousins from Clarkston, WA, Arnie and LaDoris (Stalnaker) Brandt.

   Four trees were planted in mom’s (Juanita) honor and a white rose bush on the Stalnaker, now Bonaparte place.

Vaudus Helm, 84, Orofino

   Vaudus Helm passed away on Aug. 8, 2011 at home with her two daughters by her side.

   She was born Nov. 15, 1927 at Chester, ID to Oriah and Elsie Helm. She was raised on the farm with one brother and five sisters. Vaudus moved to Pocatello at age 17 to work on the railroad with two of her sisters during World War II.

   She married Ted Winters, the boy next door, on Feb. 28, 1947.  They moved to California so that Ted could work at the race track with her brother Mosier. They had a daughter, Donna, while living there.

   They returned to Chester to work on the family farm. A son, Curt and a daughter Teresa were born there. They later moved to Idaho Falls when Ted got a job there and raised their family there.

   Vaudus was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the kind person who always put others before herself. She made the best fried chicken and homemade bread in the world.

   She was very ill for years but never complained, just enjoyed the time with her family and was thankful for the small pleasures in life. Her wonderful smile and special spirit will be missed very much.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Delpha, Wanda, Naomi, Veva and Marcia, a brother Mosier; and a grandson, Roy Fonnesbeck.

   She is survived by daughters Teresa Van Kirk (Robert Van Kirk) and Donna Fonnesbeck (Dee Fonnesbeck), and son Curt Winters; five grandchildren, Andrea Fonnesbeck, Lyndee Aardema, Brittany Goetz, Sean Moen and Randy Pardini and three great grandchildren, Bradley, Ava and Ella.

   Services will held at the LDS Church on Friday Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Wells Bench Cemetery.

   Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is in care of funeral arrangements.

Robert Hohnstein, 79, Lewiston

   Robert Jett Hohnstein passed away peacefully on Friday Aug. 5, 2011 at Life Care Center in Lewiston of renal failure. He was 79.

   He was born at the family home at Elk Creek in Clearwater County on March 23, 1932 to Fredrick and Daisy May Laws. He was adopted as a child by Henry Hohnstein after his father's death. He was raised in Cardiff Spur and attended school in Pierce.

   He married June Ellen Knapton on Feb. 19, 1951 in Lewiston, ID. They made their family home in Cardiff Spur. They shared 36 years together and had six children. June passed away in February of 1987.

   Robert married Alysann Anderson in December of 1987. They continued to live in Cardiff and later moved to Lewiston. He worked for Potlatch in Head-quarters as a loader operator for 41 years until his retirement.

   He was an active member of The First Baptist Church of Pierce. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. After retirement he enjoyed buying, restoring and re-selling items at his yard sales. He liked riding his Schwinn Motor Scooter around Lewiston. He looked forward to visits with his family and friends.

   Robert is survived by his wife, Alysann of Lewiston; his children, Roger and Kyoko Hohnstein of Portland, Bob and Hildie Hohnstein of Lewiston, Susan and Jim Gustin of Orofino, Dianna and Mike Reece of Waitsburg, Rory Hohnstein of Clarkston, and Karen and Todd Wilson of Post Falls. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Yasuhiro Yamamoto, Ashley Reece, Wesley Hohnstein, Samamtha Gustin, Kasen and Kanyon Hohnstein, and Tyler, Jensen, and Jaxsen Wilson; a sister-in-law, Lillian Laws of Thompson Falls, and brother-in-law, Jim and Rose Knapton of Stites.

   He was preceded in death by his parents, wife June, brothers Doyle Laws, Wes Laws, John Laws and sister Esther Wilson.

   Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 11, at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. His graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Pierce Cemetery.

   The services will be followed by a lunch and all those attending are invited to share.

Wade Harvey Nelsen, 77, Noxon, MT

Aug. 24, 1933 – Aug. 4, 2011

   Wade Harvey Nelsen, of Noxon, MT, passed away Aug. 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. He was 77.

   Born in Noxon, MT on Aug. 24, 1933, Wade was the only child of Harvey Nelsen and Isobel (Dodge) Nelsen. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother remarried Ivan Rasmussen, so most of his childhood was spent living in different cities throughout the Northwest.

   Wade eventually returned to Noxon where he attended Noxon High School, and where he met his wife of 54 years, the late Faye (Rasmussen) Nelsen.

   Wade was a veteran of the U.S. Army and one of the best mechanics anyone has ever known. He had a passion for cars, pickups, and almost anything with an engine. Even when his career moved to heavy construction and concrete mixing plants for dams, he still called himself a mechanic.

   However, Wade’s career in building dams was the catalyst for his world travels. He and his wife, Faye carved out a home for their four children wherever it was that his job took him. They both shared a belief that family is always the priority so when he accepted a new job, his wife and children soon followed.

   Wade used his locations of employment to learn and discover the different cultures and what each area had to offer. He climbed through caverns in Carlsbad, New Mexico, explored pueblos in Santa Fe, toured the nuclear reservation in Richland, WA, went clamming on the Pacific Coast, learned Spanish in Venezuela, snorkeled with fish in Puerto Rico, visited old west towns in Arizona, rode the riverboats on the Mississippi, and sampled authentic Chinese food in China.

   But when he retired, he chose to live where he called home; Noxon, MT where he could tend his flowers, enjoy his birds, and work in his shop restoring his ’49 Ford. What a full life.

   Wade was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Francis Nelsen, and Ivan and Isobel Rasmussen; half brothers, Darryl Nelsen and Derbin Nelsen and his wife, Faye Nelsen.

   He is survived by his half brother, Neil Nelsen of St. John, WA; four children Jerry (Janis) Nelsen of Orofino, Terry (Teresa) Nelsen of Orofino, Susan (Ron) Stade of West Richland, WA and Sandra (Dave) Szambelan of Spokane, WA; as well as 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

   A memorial service for Wade is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. (MST) at the cemetery in Heron, MT.

Clinton J. (Pink) Greene, 85, Peck

   C.J. (Pink) Greene, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, died at Clearwater Valley Hospital Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was 85.

   Pink was born July 25, 1926 to Clinton D. and Mable Arlouine Greene in Delta, UT.  He had three brothers and three sisters.

   He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1945 and served in WWII in the Pacific.

   Pink married Betty Jo Hobdey May 3, 1947 in Hailey.  Together they raised four children.

   In 1952 they moved to the Peck area where he hauled logs with Betty’s father. He worked in the logging industry most of his life.  He and his brother Gerald (Hap) formed Greene Brothers Logging which later became Greene Logging.  His three sons Ben, Scott, and Speedy worked alongside him at times during his logging career as well as his wife Betty.  After his retirement, he remained active by driving truck and operating equipment for many local companies. 

   Pink was known far and wide for his keen sense of humor and never forgetting a joke. He always had a cartoon to show everyone tucked inside his Western shirt pocket.

   During his life he was well known at truck driving competitions; most often coming in 1^st place. He always gave anyone interested the opportunity to learn from his years of driving experience.  He was also a terrific mechanic and fabricator and could always be counted on to figure out how to make repairs – no matter how large or small.

   In 2002, he and Betty were chosen to serve as Grand Marshalls of the Clearwater County Fair and Lumberjack Days.  The community was so proud of their many contributions to the timber industry. 

   Pink had a keen memory of not just jokes and people; he also remembered each and every road and creek he had seen.  His love for all things outdoors included fishing, camping and boating.

   He is survived by his wife Betty at family home in Peck; sister Iona “Toots” Anderson of Wendell; children Ben and Jane Greene, Scott and Nancy Greene, Clinton A. (Speedy) Greene and Adele O’Leary, Rita Kaufman and Robert (Bob) Kaufman; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. 

   Pink was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Kenny, Duane and Hap and sisters DeEsta and Myrna.

   A celebration of life will be held at 3 pm on Friday, Aug. 5, at The Lodge at River’s Edge in Orofino. Internment will be at a later date for immediate family.

   The family suggests Memorial donations can be made to CVH Auxiliary or VFW Post 3396 in Orofino.

Osie Marie Anderson, 87, of Lewiston

   Osie Marie Anderson of Lewiston passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, with family by her side.  She was 87.

   Osie was born Nov. 30, 1923 in Leland to Emmett and Muriel Thornton. They moved to Lapwai in 1928 where she went 12 years of school graduating in 1941. In 1941 she moved to Pierce.

     On Nov. 5, 1945 she married Delmar Anderson at Vancouver, WA.  They lived in Weippe until 1951 when they moved to Headquarters. She went into the Unites States Post Office in 1969 and became Postmaster in 1977.  She retired in 1988 and they moved to Lewiston.

   Surviving Osie are her children and their spouses, son Denny and wife Rene Anderson of Headquarters, son Gary and wife Anna Anderson of Seattle, WA, daughter Darlene and her husband Bill Bolen of Weippe and daughter Bonnie and her husband Frank Allen of Lewiston. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, as well as her sister-in-law, Mildred Johnson.

   Preceding Osie in death is her parents, her husband Delmar, her daughter Donna, her brother, and two sisters.

   A graveside service was held Aug. 2 at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. A potluck was held afterwards.

   In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice.

   Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Brenda Gail Snyder, 62, Moscow

   Brenda Gail Snyder, of Moscow, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at her home in Moscow, of cancer, surrounded by her family and friends. She was 62.

   Brenda was born Dec. 16, 1948 to Clarence and Linita Donovan in San Diego, CA.

   She married Norman Dale Snyder on Dec. 9, 1978 and they spent many years traveling around the world while serving in the Navy.

   Brenda was very proud of her Native American heritage and loved Pow Wows and dances around the northwest.

   In July of 2009, Brenda was diagnosed with large cell cancer, but that didn’t stop her from living her life to the fullest. She loved being outside and working in her gardens, shopping and keeping her spirits high. She was very outgoing and will be greatly missed by all.

   She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Norman Dale; three daughters Noell and David, Destiny and Dennis and Dawn and Mike; seven grandchildren, Corey, Matt, Autum, Alex, Destiny, Damon and Saige; sister and best friend Donna and sisters Kris and Cheryl.

   She is also survived by many extended family that love her dearly and she’ll never be forgotten.

Marie Parks Wargi, 91, Kennewick, WA

   Marie Elene Parks Wargi, of Kennewick, WA, passed peacefully July 25 in Kennewick. She was 91.

   She was born near Cabri, Saskatchewan Canada and is the daughter of the late Clarence and Ella Mae Rugg. Marie moved to Peck with her family including six brothers and sisters in 1926 where she attended school and helped on the family farm.

   Marie married Clifford Parks June 1940 and they made their home on the farm at Central Ridge, later moving to the farm on the Cavendish Grade, where they raised four children, Judy (Link), Jim Parks, Jenifer (Rowland) and C Ray Parks.

   Marie attended and graduated from nursing school and became an LPN. She worked in the Orofino area for many years.

   After retirement Clifford and Marie moved to Peck, where Clifford passed away in 1983. In 1985 Marie married Ray Wargi and they resided near Peck, later moving to Lewiston. In 2010 Marie moved to Kennewick, WA to be near her children.

   Marie is survived by her husband Ray, who resides in Lewiston with his daughter; her four children; two step-children, Joan Hunter and Tom Wargi; sisters Jean Peer, Doris Harvey and Joyce Gould and brother, Wallace Rugg. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, all of whom she dearly loved.

   She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John and Clarence Rugg.

   Please join our family for a Celebration of Life for Marie on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 1 p.m at Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home in Lewiston.

Marla Forsmann, 77, Kirkland, WA

   Marla Goffinet Forsmann was born Dec. 16, 1933 to Gordon and Elizabeth Goffinet in Orofino. She was raised in Peck and graduated from Orofino High School in 1951.

   She married Arnold Forsmann in 1956. They moved to Yakima, WA, then Seattle and returned to Peck when Arnold retired.

   When Arnold passed on she moved to Kirkland, WA to be with her only daughter and lived there until her death at age 77 on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

   She enjoyed many crafts including gardening, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, crossword puzzles, picture puzzles and plastic canvas.  

   She is survived by her daughter, Janet of Kirkland, WA; brother, Donald Goffinet of Lewiston, brother, Virgil (Irene) Goffinet of Lewiston; three nieces and three nephews.

   A graveside service will be held Saturday, Aug. 6 at 11 am at Vineland Cemetery in Clarkston, WA. Services are under the direction of Malcom’s Brower-Wann Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be left online at www.malcomsfuneralhome.com.

Bill Crutcher Celebration of Life

   A Celebration of Life, for long time resident of Orofino, William G. “Bill” Crutcher will be held Aug. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at the VFW Hall Post 3296, located at 330 Michigan Ave in Orofino.

   Please bring a potluck dish to share; along with stories you would like to share about Bill. A no-host bar will be available.

   For questions contact Jill Murphey (Bill’s daughter) at 208-869-9162.

Celebration of Life for Carolyn Erickson

   A memorial celebration of life is being held for Carolyn Erickson on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Weippe Community Center in Weippe at 1:30 p.m.

   Carolyn was a long time resident of the Pierce-Weippe area. She passed away Dec. 8, 2010 in Bow, WA at the age of 70.

   Everyone who knew her is invited to attend. There will also be a potluck afterwards. If you would like to bring a dish, please do. If not, please, just bring yourselves.

Bobbie Knapp memorial potluck Aug. 6

   The family of Bobbie Knapp invites all her friends and classmates to a memorial potluck at 1012 Harmony Heights Loop (formerly 2190 Orofino Creek Road) Saturday Aug. 6, starting at noon.

   Come early, stay late, bring your memories, stories and lawn chairs.

Kurt K. Potratz, 79, Orofino

   Kurt K. Potratz of Orofino went home to be with the Lord Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. He was 79.

   Kurt was born July 14, 1932 in Pierre, SD to Walter and Violet Potratz.

   He graduated from Rathdrum High School in 1951, and from North Idaho Jr. College in 1953. He also attended the University of Idaho for a short time. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1962.

   Kurt married Bonita Turcott Oct. 20, 1955. After serving his country he returned to the Coeur d’Alene area to log for various companies before moving his family to the Pierce area, where he became a logging contractor for Potlatch Corporation.

   The family enjoyed numerous summers on the Northfork where he was working. He loved to go fishing there with his kids. After retiring in 1994 he built his own fishing pond, where he spent many hours sitting on the dock fishing.

   They moved to Orofino five years ago and were members of the First Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and faithfully served in his church, sharing the gospel every chance he could. He was a very giving person and was always there to lend a helping hand.

   Kurt was very involved within the community. He served on the Clearwater County Planning & Zoning Committee for 18 years, helped build the Mountain View Baptist Church in Pierce and was involved with numerous volunteer projects. He was very well known for his carpentry skills.

   He is survived by his wife Bonita and their children, sons Mike Potratz of Puyallup, WA and Bob and wife Leslie of Pierce, and daughter Sharon Waugh and husband Jeff of Orofino; his mother, Violet Potratz and brother Gary Potratz of Coeur d’Alene and sister Joann Carlson of Greenacres, WA; four grandsons, Matt, Chris and Jon Potratz and Joey Myers; two granddaughters, Jessica Libolt and Renee Potratz; and seven great grandchildren.

   A celebration of Kurt’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 at the First Baptist Church, 219 118th St in Orofino. A provided dinner will follow.

   In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please make a donation to the AWANA Club, PO Box 1070, Orofino, ID 83544.

Floyd Snyder, 87, Weippe

   Floyd Gordon Snyder, formerly of Weippe, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center after battling a long and extended illness. He was 87.

   Floyd was born to Denver and Sylvia (Teed) Snyder at the family home on the Weippe Prairie May 20, 1924. 

   He was a fun-loving and mischievous boy who was raised in a family of eight children (five boys and three girls).  Floyd was eight years old when his father passed away, and his mother passed away when he was eleven years old.  The close-knit family of children managed to stay together with the help of their grandmother, Lillian Teed.

   During those years, Floyd was educated in the Weippe schools.  When he was 14 years old and a freshman in high school, he worked nights in a lumber mill on a green chain and went to school by day.

   Floyd was a proud member of Weippe’s first six-man football team, and he played on the school’s basketball team.

   Floyd married his high school sweetheart, Barbara (Wells) Snyder, May 27, 1944.  During their years together, Floyd worked on their ranch to develop a herd of Hereford cattle.  He also worked 20 years in the logging industry for Frank Fromelt after which he continued working for various other logging operations. 

   In off-seasons, he worked at various locations as an operating engineer through the Operating Engineer’s Local 370 running heavy equipment.  In 1973 the couple sold their ranch and moved to Weippe where they still own their home. 

   Floyd loved basketball. He attended referee classes and served as a referee for high school games.  He also played for several years on Weippe and Pierce town teams. For three years, he coached basketball to a group of boys from their fifth grade year through eighth grade. This group of boys later went on to win the state championship in their league.  Floyd was really proud of the boys’ accomplishment. 

   Floyd enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, team roping, going to auction sales, and serving as a livestock project 4-H leader.  He never knew a stranger, and he always enjoyed visiting with other people. He also enjoyed listening to music provided by family members. Family was very important to Floyd.

   Surviving Floyd is his wife, Barbara, of 67 years; his daughter Gwen (Burton) Greenfield and her husband Vic; his grandchildren Ted Burton, Kim Burton, and Russ Burton and his wife Elena; and his one great-grandchild, Aleska Burton.

   Also surviving Floyd are two sisters, Marie Vanderpool and Lillie Thiessen and her husband Gordon; numerous nieces, one nephew, and numerous cousins.

   Floyd was preceded in death by his son, Roger Snyder; his parents; his brothers, Robert, Bert, Ellis, and Louie; and his sister, Mary.

   Funeral services were held Monday, July 25, at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino, at 11 a.m. A graveside service took place at the Weippe Cemetery followed by a potluck dinner at the White Pine Rebekah Lodge in Weippe.

Donna L. Rueppel, 82, Peck

   Donna Lorraine Rueppel of Peck passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Garden Skilled facility in Spokane, due to complications related to cardiac surgery. She was 82.

   Family and friends are invited to gather for a potluck lunch at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 30 at the Peck Community Center to help celebrate her life.

   Donna was born in Princeton, ID on July 7, 1928, to William and Nellie (Shook) Trotter. She attended grade school in Princeton and high school in Potlatch, graduating in 1946. On June 7, 1946 she and John W. Rueppel were married in Moscow.

   In 1953 John went to work for Clearwater Power Company and they moved to Lewiston. In 1961 he was transferred to Orofino and in 1962 the family moved to Peck.

   Donna was a homemaker and was dedicated to her family. Not only was she “Mom” to her own three children, but a lot of the other kids in Peck. The kids were all invited to the Rueppel’s and were treated as family, the only requirement before entering the house was “take your shoes off outside, bring them in and put them on the newspaper inside the kitchen door.” She was also an avid Mariners fan and until her illness never missed a game on television.

   Donna had two sons and one daughter, all of whom passed away in early adulthood due to complications of Type I Diabetes Mellitus.

   She is survived by her sister Ardith (Max) Stewart of Lewiston; sisters-in-law Jessie Rueppel and Mitzy Burris, both of Moscow, and Wanda Rueppel of Deary; grandchildren Mirisa (Dawny) McCullough of Pendleton, OR, Tammy Crawley of Pilot Rock, OR, John W. (Nick) Rueppel of Peck, Barry C. (B.C.) Rueppel of Beaverton, OR, Coby Bloodsworth of Peck and Robert Rueppel of Pilot Rock; 11 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John W., daughter Gaylene Bloodsworth, sons John D. and Barry L., and grandson Marty Bloodsworth.

Zona Brewer Grytness, 71, Spokane, WA

   Zona Brewer Grytness of Spokane, WA passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 2, 2011, surrounded by her family.

   Zona was born in Orofino on April 26, 1941 to Helen (Wells) and Strather (Straw) Brewer and had a very happy childhood with her sister, Sonnie, born 13 months later.

   They lived at logging camps in northern Idaho, and then moved to Spokane, WA prior to Straw’s deployment to the South Pacific in World War II. The family settled in Peck after her parents purchased the Peck store from her grandfather, Earl Wells.

   Zona graduated from Orofino High School in 1959. Her grandchildren were always thrilled to know their beloved “Nana” had actually worn poodle skirts and danced the twist.

   Zona attended Lewis and Clark Normal School in Lewiston, and later married Richard (Dick) Grytness. They had two children, Tammy and Jeff. They made their family home in Lewiston, and Spokane.

   Zona was so many things, a loving, inspiring and devoted mother and grandmother, a wonderful sister, a great aunt and cousin, and a terrific friend. During her retirement, Dick and Zona loved traveling and spending time with their family and friends, attending countless sports games, piano and dance recitals, and choir concerts of their grandchildren, Katie and Peter Welch.

   Missing her so very much are her husband, Dick Grytness; daughter, Tammy and husband, Mark of Mercer Island, WA; son, Jeff of Loon Lake, WA; sister, Sonnie Campbell of Spokane; great uncle, Dayton Wells and his wife, Norma of Spokane; great aunt, Gail Dietz of La Center, WA; cousins, Sabra Dietz (Cletus), La Center, WA, Steve Dietz (Lori) of Lewiston, and Clayton Cross (Yvonne) of Clarkston, WA.

   A memorial service and reception will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 9, 2011 at the United Methodist Church in Orofino.

William “Bill” Williams, 69, former resident

1942-2011

   William Ervin “Bill” Williams, Antioch, CA, formerly of Orofino, left this Earth for Heaven, Thursday, July 14, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. He was 69.

   Bill was born Jan. 22, 1942 in Wendell to Charles Orval and Helen Mae Claiborn-Williams. 

   He went to Orofino High School.  He received his GED on March 11, 1960 from the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI). He served in the United States Army from July 18, 1960 to July 17, 1963 and was stationed at Fort Leonard, Wood, MO,  where he received an honorable discharge. He received medals for marksmanship (rifle), expert (carbine) and good conduct. He received a certificate for Operating Engineers Journeyman Apprenticeship May 25, 1971.

   He was a construction machine operator and drove a bulldozer. He was employed by and retired from Ford Motor Company after 30+ years. He then drove a tour bus for Sierra Pacific Tours until his passing.

   Bill loved animals, he enjoyed driving, traveling and camping in his motor home, fishing, gold panning and watching Kansas lightening storms with his granddaughters. Everyone who met Bill loved and adored him.

   Bill married Ruth “Sue” Tinsley on March 9, 1963 in Dawson, MO. They moved to Idaho then to California. They divorced June 1966 in Milpitas, CA.

   Bill married Kay Bailey on Aug. 5, 1972 in Reno, NV.  She survives him.

   Survivors also include his daughter, Helen Fayeline “Faye” Williams-Rubow and her husband Chuck, Chanute, KS; stepson Ralph Deborba, Danville, CA; stepdaughter Tracy Deborba, San Jose, CA; a verbally adopted daughter Charlotte Shaw-Chase and husband Mike, Chanute, KS; a verbally adopted son Tony Clark, Chanute, KS; mother Helen Mae Highly, Portland, OR;  three brothers George Alan and wife Carol Williams, Portland, OR, Dewey Lee and wife Renee Williams, Fort Worth, TX, Roy John Williams, Lincoln, NE; sister Cherie Mae Williams-Shearer and husband Tom, Portland, OR;  four granddaughters Desirae Rubow, Los Angeles, CA, Danielle, Darian and Devin Rubow, Chanute, KS; two step-grandchildren Finesse and Israel Deborba, San Jose, CA; six verbally adopted grandchildren, Kristin, Kody and Kylie Chase, and Levi, Matt and Toni Clark, Chanute, KS;  god-daughter Cali Bowersmith, San Jose, CA; ex-wife and friend Sue Tinsley-Shaw and several nieces and nephews.

   Preceded in death are Bill’s father Charles Orval Williams; brothers David Richard Williams, Paul Michael Williams and Bills paternal and maternal grandparents.

   At Bills request there will be no services. His body will be cremated and taken home in a beautiful black and white marble urn. A personal celebration of Bill’s life will be observed by the family.

   Memorials are suggested to the cancer society or any charity of your choice in Bill’s name.

   Cards may be sent to Rubows, 193 East 49^th St. Chanute, KS 66720.

Kenneth D. Stockard, 85, Kamiah

   Kenneth D. Stockard, of Kamiah, died Sunday, July 17, 2011, at St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood. He was 85.

   Ken was born Nov. 26, 1925, at Greer to Charles and Elsie McKinley Stockard.

   He attended grade school in Greer, and high school in Kamiah and Cottonwood.

   Ken joined the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served in the Pacific during World War II. After discharge he returned to the Orofino-Weippe area, where he worked at numerous mills, mostly as an electrician or certified lumber grader. Ken also worked six years on the construction of Dworshak Dam as an equipment operator and electrician.

   He married Mary McPherson in Orofino, June 1, 1948, and she died in 1991.

   Ken was an avid fisherman and hunter, and enjoyed many hobbies including music and photography.

   He is survived by his best friend and companion, Rosemary Hutchins of Kamiah; his stepson, Melvin McPherson of Weippe; and four step-grandchildren. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Stockard; two stepchildren, Pat and Sam; three brothers, Dick, Frank and Lester; and two sisters, Beula and Florence.

   A memorial Mass was held Thursday, July 2 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Kamiah. Inurnment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Kooskia. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia is assisting the family.

Robert Jacobson, 78, Whitefish, MT

   Robert C. “Jake” Jacobson, Whitefish, MT, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 13, 2011. He was 78.

   Jake will be missed greatly by his family and friends.

   He was born in Whitefish on March 14, 1933 to Andy and Lucille Jacobson. He spent his childhood in Whitefish and attended Whitefish schools.

   Jake married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Mason on June 1, 1953. Shirley and Jake recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

   Jake joined the Navy in 1951 and served in Korea. Jake and Shirley lived in San Francisco during those years. After his discharge, the couple returned to their hometown. They started a business and started a family living on Texas Ave. near family for the next seven years.

   Sons Bobby and Danny were born in 1956 and 1958. Tragically, Bobby passed away from complications of a spinal meningococcal virus in 1962.

   In 1961 Jake took a job with the U.S. Forest Service. The family moved to Billings, MT to begin a new journey and remained there eight years. Their son Mason (Smokey) was born there in 1963.

   The family then settled in Orofino and remained there until Jake’s retirement in 1988. They lived in Orofino 20 years. The couple then returned to Whitefish, settling in the Mason family home on Texas Ave.

   Jake had many hobbies and interest and was always busy puttering around or fixing something. He enjoyed 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, hunting and working with various service organizations including Moose Lodge Elks, VFW, Sheriff’s Posse and Clearwater Search and Rescue. Jake was the founding member of the Iguana’s in 1976 in Orofino.

   Jake and Shirley had the opportunity to travel and to spend time with family and friends camping and boating all over the United States.

   He was preceded in death by his parents; younger brother Dan, and his son Bobby.

   Surviving him is his wife Shirley; sons Dan and wife Dawn, Whitefish, MT and the North Fork, Mason and wife Debbie, currently residing in Belize; Dan’s sons, AJ of California, Tyler and wife Malarie, currently serving in the U.S. Army stationed in North Carolina; Dawn’s sons Nathan, Garrett and wife, Liz and Thane and Baylee; Mason’s children David, Jeremy, Anna, Joel, Grace, Daniel, Mercy and Isaiah; sister Betty; brother Bruce and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

   Jake never failed to lend a hand or offer help. He was a master storyteller and had an infectious laugh and smile that could liven up any situation.

   To our dear “Jake”: a hole has been left in our hearts and in our lives. We will forever love and miss you!

   A memorial service was held July 19 at the Moose Lodge in Whitefish.

Celebration of Life for Carolyn Erickson

   A memorial celebration of life is being held for Carolyn Erickson on Saturday, Aug. 6 at the Weippe Community Center in Weippe at 1:30 p.m.

   Carolyn was a long time resident of the Pierce-Weippe area. She passed away Dec. 8, 2010 in Bow, WA at the age of 70.

   Everyone who knew her is invited to attend. There will also be a potluck afterwards. If you would like to bring a dish, please do. If not, please, just bring yourselves.

Bobbie Knapp memorial potluck Aug. 6

   The family of Bobbie Knapp invites all her friends and classmates to a memorial potluck at 1012 Harmony Heights Loop (formerly 2190 Orofino Creek Road) Saturday Aug. 6, starting at noon.

   Come early, stay late, bring your memories, stories and lawn chairs.

Blanche A. Bittleston, 86, Peck

   Blanche passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011, at Clarkston Care Center, after an 11-year battle with bone marrow cancer. She was 86,

    She was born May 3, 1925, in Conewango, N.Y. She was raised on a dairy farm during the Great Depression, so learned a deep sense of appreciation for the blessings in her life. After graduating from high school, she ventured to Anderson, IN, where she worked in the factories to put herself through school at Anderson University.

   Then as a daring young gal, she decided to go west. She ended up in Portland, OR, where she started college at Warner Pacific College. There she met the love of her life in the men's dorm - Oliver Bittleston.

   She graduated in 1953 with a bachelor's degree in Christian education. She and Oliver were married June 12, 1953, on Mount Hood and have survived graciously for 58 years.

   She dedicated her life to service to God as supporting wife and co-pastor. The Bittlestons served churches in Big Sandy, MT, Orofino and Clarkston, WA. Because of economic need, they also started Clearwater Mobile Home Sales and Service in 1963. They raised five children in Orofino then retired in 1994 to Peck. The couple did take a five-year break from pastoring to farm in Coeur d'Alene and operated a privately sponsored boy's home in Hayden Lake.

   Blanche was very active in the Women of the Church of God missionary societies. She loved playing the organ and piano, the Gaithers and cooking for anyone who would eat. She also loved caring for her family, extended family and far-away missions. She was a special friend to everyone who knew her.

   Blanche gave as many pennies as she could collect for the mission program "penny a day." She enjoyed numbers and hand-calculating, having solitary time in mountains, playing Skipbo, reading, gardening and picking huckleberries.

   Some of her favorite foods included: strawberries and whip cream, hot tamales, red Jello and her homemade sugar-free apple pie.

   Surviving Blanche are her husband, Oliver; children: son, Cyrus R. Bittleston and mate Diana Poulton of Orofino; and daughters, Creta L. Reilly and husband Joe Saxton of Uniontown, Corlene A. and husband Tim Becker of Genesee, Christy E. and husband Larry Skinner of Orofino, and Cynthia L. White of Lewiston; brother Arden Seekins of Iowa, as well as 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Lola Seekins; sisters, Aneita Seekins, Florence Bacon, Dorothy White and Marilyne Warne.

   A viewing is scheduled from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Merchant Funeral Home in Clarkston, WA. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday at First Church of God, 910 Sycamore St., Clarkston, with Hugh Friberg of Nampa officiating, followed by a covered-dish dinner at the church. The family will conduct a private committal Thursday.

   Memorial donations are suggested to the WOCG Missionary Society.

   Merchant Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

   Honey and Mom, we can see you now playing your organ with the angels in heaven. We love you and will miss you always!

Frances Cooper Korman, 91, Boise

   Frances Jeanette Cooper Korman (Frankie), Boise, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Life Care Center of Treasure Valley in Boise. She was 91.

   She was born June 25, 1920 to Edna and Arthur F. Cooper. She was the third of 12 children.

   Frankie and her siblings were raised on the homestead at Upper Fords Creek above Orofino. She had many memories growing up on the farm. Her earliest memory was her father shooting a bear from the porch of the cabin. She related the story of rushing into a burning barn to rescue two sobbing children.

   She grew into a beautiful young lady and caught the eye of Mont Kerr. She was 17 when they married. Three children were born from that marriage, Ione, Sam and Denton. The family lived on the Clear Creek in Kooskia. Frankie chopped wood, cooked over a wood stove, drew water from the creek, drove the children to school driving over thin boards that kept them from falling into a huge whirlpool below, and did all she could to take care of her family.

   The family pulled up stakes and moved to Boise in 1950. Frankie took her family on many trips between Boise and Orofino to visit.

   Frankie and Mont were later divorced.

   For many years Frankie worked downtown at the Skaggs Drug Store, later called Payless and Rite Aid. She worked in the cosmetic department providing friendly service to most everyone that lived in Boise at that time.

   She met and married Hank Korman. Kandy was born from that marriage.

   Frankie was a gracious hostess as they entertained family and friends at their home. They also enjoyed the horse races at Le Bois Park.

   After Hank passed away, she was a resident at Hillcrest Retirement and Ashley Manor. She was cheerful and enjoyed the company of the other residents. She was always a lady and stood out as a striking woman.

   She is survived by two sisters, Mabel Grogan, Priest River and Effie McAllister, Orofino; two brothers, Ollie Cooper, Orofino and Lloyd Cooper, McCall; two sons, Sam (Nita), Boise and Denton (Wendy), Panguitch, UT; daughter, Kandy (Tom) Compton, Boise; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by husband Hank, daughter Ione; seven brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren.

   Funeral services were held June 24 at Summers Funeral Homes in Boise. Burial followed at Morris Hill Cemetery.

   The family would like to thank Life Care Center of Treasure Valley for their kind loving care during her final days.

Jeffrey P. Ott, of Pierce, 1957-2011

    Copperhead is gone. Kicking-up daisies dead. That little SOB finally threw in the shop towel. He said, "I love you all, but I'm tired of this crap. I'm gonna go have a few beers with Dale and talk about what a bunch of wussies they have driving and running NASCAR."

    He gave it a ride, though. Someone wrote, "The purpose of life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave with a well-preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, completely used up, yelling and screaming, what a ride!"

    With Copperhead, it was a four-wheel drift around a tight curve going up to Jump Off Joe on a summer day with a Rainier in his crotch in a Sunbeam Alpine with the top down on a newly graveled road, with the tach pinned and white knuckles on the steering wheel - spewing gravel in the faces of all the doctors that told him he wouldn't make it.

    Wouldn't make it, my butt! He's been flipping the bird at the medical profession for so many years that he'll need physical therapy to wrap his hand around a cold one. Ah, Copperhead. What a ride. And what a love! CH will always mean cars and love. Your love of cars and your love of the people you touched. And your scathing wit.

    Dang, you were a presence. And you knew how to deal with customers. "Do you have a fan belt for a '65 slant six?" "Yep." "Can I get one?" "Yep." "...Why aren't you getting it for me?" "Cause you didn't say please." and "How much is an air filter for a '76 Volare?" "$12.99." "Schucks only charges $6.99 but they're out of them." "Yeah, well we only charge $4.99 when we're out of them." Dang you were funny. And you were determined to go the way you wanted to - peacefully at home with your mommy and your sisters by your side.

    We'll think of you every time we see a Hillman for sale. We'll think of you every time we see a NASCAR logo. We'll think of you every time we talk to a friend and know they're listening to us and loving us.

    Goodbye, you beautiful curmudgeon. As you're cruising the back roads of heaven looking for that barn-car that you can buy for $100, sell for $500, buy back for $100 and resell for $500 - as you're doing that, just smile down on us occasionally and keep a cold Bud in the back-seat cooler for us. We'll all be there eventually, and we'll be dang thirsty.

    The family would like to invite you to a celebration of life for Jeff this Saturday, July 23, starting at 2 p.m., in the courtyard at the Timber Inn in Pierce, ID. If you would like to bring a dish please do. If not, please, just bring yourselves.

Zoie McLean, 106, Orofino

   Zoie McLean passed away July 7, 2011 at her residence at Brookside Landing in Orofino. She was 106.

   She was born Nov. 2, 1904 at home on her parents’ horse and cattle ranch near Creston, WA. She rode her horse to school the first few years.

   She graduated from Creston High School and then on to WSC where she obtained a B.A. in Education. Her first teaching job was at Hunters, WA. There she met and eloped to marry Clair McLean. Her last three years of teaching was at Kettle Falls, WA and at age 103 was able to go to the class reunion, ride in the parade and dance the night away.

   She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elizabeth Mangis; sister Lena Hauger; brother Orville Mangis; great-grandson Travis McLean and great-granddaughter Heather McLean Lougee.

   She is survived by two sons Courtney McLean and wife Evelyn, Orofino and Douglas McLean and wife Leota, Redwood City, CA; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

   A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. at the Senior Center building, 903 Michigan Ave, Orofino with a luncheon to follow.

William G. Crutcher, 81, former resident

1930-2011

   William G. (Bill) Crutcher, Walla Walla, WA, passed away July 9 in Walla Walla. He was 81.

   He was born in Ahsahka to James and May Crutcher “in the little house up on the hill that looked over the river.” He was raised in the Orofino area.

   As a youngster, Bill loved to fish in the area where Dworshak Dam is now located. He would also hunt the area behind the dam for deer. His father always told him “you can catch a fish where there aren’t any fish and find a deer where there aren’t any deer.”

   Bill served in the Korean War returning in 1954. He had gone to a movie and stopped off for a cup of coffee at the Empire Café where he met “a little bubbly red-head” named Marilyn Williams. He escorted her home every night after that until they married in June. With this bond came three children, twins Jan (Johnson) and Jill (Murphey), and a third daughter, Judi Crutcher. Though now divorced, Bill and Marilyn remained very good friends.

   As a young man Bill worked at the Riverside Mill in Orofino. From 1967-1971, he served in the Idaho State Senate from District 7. He moved his family to Boise where he became Director of the Disability Determinations Unit. Later, he spent years managing various motels in the Northwest area, ending up in Walla Walla.

   Bill was involved in many civic, fraternal, and governmental organizations, including Jaycees, Odd Fellows, Eagles, Elks, AMVETS, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club to name a few. He was also involved with the Orofino Little League as coach and umpire for 17 years, one of the favorite “jobs” that he ever had.

    He was involved with OCI (Orofino Celebrations Inc.) For 40 years, he was the auctioneer at the Orofino Lumberjack Days. He loved this because he would prank many of his friends such as selling a box of cigars worth $7 for $45 or selling a hair permanent to a bald guy.

   Bill was preceded in death by his brother Jim.

   He is survived by his angel, Bernice Charlton (Miss Kitty) of Weston, WA, daughters Jan Johnson, Jill Murphey and Judi Crutcher, all of Boise; sister Mary Ellen Starkey, Arizona; ex-wife and friend Marilyn Williams, Boise; four grandchildren, Stephanie Hendrickson, Dustin Strickland and his wife Heidi, Riley Johnson, all of Boise and Janelle Ritchey and her husband Dave, Scottsdale, AZ and great-grandchildren Austyn Mason and Trevor Strickland.

   A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

   Contributions in Bill’s honor can be made to a charity of your choice.

   Bill is back in his “little house up on the hill that looks over the river.”

Janet Kingen, 63, Fraser

   Janet Louise Stevens Kingen was born in Orofino on Nov. 1, 1947 to Ken and Eva Stevens. She died July 9, 2011.

   Janet attended Orofino High School in the early 60’s. She married the man of her dreams, Pete Kingen, on Jan. 2, 1965 in Orofino. They made a home in Weippe and later moved to Pete’s family ranch in Fraser. Their daughter Julie was born in 1966 and a second daughter, Deann, was born in 1969. 

   They moved to Lewiston in 1974 and raised their family. Janet was a very good loving wife and mother. She traveled to various road construction jobs with her husband before retiring back to the family ranch in Fraser in 1997. 

   She loved to cook, clean, play pinochle, do puzzles and watch movies. She enjoyed her grandkids. Janet loved to help people and she never met a stranger. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Pete Kingen; her daughters, Julie Woods of Post Falls, Deann and her husband Greg Sanders of Canal Winchester, OH; her grandsons, Brandon Woods and Colter and Caleb Sanders. 

   She was preceded in death by her father, Ken Stevens, mother Eva Stevens, and sisters Joan Ann and Linda Montambo.

   Funeral Services were held at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino on Wednesday, July 13 with Pastor Don Blain officiating. Burial was at Fraser Cemetery, followed by dinner at the Fraser Community Center. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.

Doris Lyda, 77, Orofino

   Doris Bonner Lyda, 77, passed away Friday July 8, 2011, at St Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston within a month of a cancer diagnosis. She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side.

   She was born in the family home in Orofino, to Blaine and Cleta Bonner on January 6, 1934. She lived her life to the fullest in the beautiful Clearwater County.

   She met her life’s partner when she opened the family door to a disheveled but handsome young man needing help with a deer. Doris and Perk Lyda were married July 15, 1949, in Orofino, and would have celebrated their 62^nd Anniversary this Friday.

   The young couple spent their honeymoon years living at Johnson’s Mill where Perk worked, while Doris honed her wonderful cooking skills. It was at this time their loving daughter, Kathy Ann, was born. She died in 1996.

   In the late 50s, Doris wanted to follow her dream of becoming a nurse and attended school in Lewiston. She discovered she was much too tenderhearted for this and happily moved into cosmetology where she delighted in visiting with her clients as she met their beauty needs.

   She loved being outdoors whether to work or play. Perk became a professional fishing guide on the Clearwater River and they met many wonderful, some famous, people from all over who came here to fish with them and enjoy Doris’ great cooking.

   These lasting friendships led to many interesting traveling experiences, several to Nashville where they often were invited backstage at the Grand Ole Opry. But Doris was happiest when at the ranch they bought on Grangemont where they nurtured a commercial Christmas tree farm for 26 years, rode 4-wheelers in the summer and snowmobiles in the winter.

   Her close-knit cousins are more like sisters and brothers and she loved spending time with them on trips to Montana, the Oregon Coast, at the Clearwater County Fair, and at the Bonner Mountain Music Festival. Also precious to her, were the times spent with friends, especially the campouts at Wilderness Gateway, playing cards or Bunko, and at weekly jam sessions she and Perk hosted.

   Doris was always kind and generous, and patriotic to the bone; she was also spunky and never afraid to speak her mind. She endeared herself to many and will be missed by all who knew her.

   She is survived by her husband Perk and dog Buffy at their Orofino home of 55 years, her “girls” Cheri Jenks and Karen/Bird Goodwin, and many cherished cousins and friends.

   Doris was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Kathy; and brother, Glenn Bonner.

   A memorial service will be held this Saturday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at the Orofino Riverside Cemetery, just below the American Flag. Phil Bonner will officiate and a small dinner for family only will follow.

   In lieu of flowers a donation to the Clearwater Humane Society, PO Box 2063, Orofino, ID, is suggested.

Gordon J. Boyd, 66, Orofino

   Gordon James Boyd died June 29, 2011 due to complications from surgery for stomach cancer. He was granted his last wish, which was to die at home. He was 66.

   He was born July 13 1944 to James Boyd and Stella Clausen Boyd in Lewiston. He married Lynne Young in 1964 and they had five children. They were later divorced.

   He married Sherry Farance in 2005. They were later divorced but continued to live together until his death.

   He was preceded in death by his parents and his bonus son, AJ Swandic.

   He is survived by his ex-wife Lynne Boyd, Orofino; sons James Boyd and partner Tammy Clark, Orofino and Dan Boyd, Lewiston; daughters Mary and husband Galen Kuykendall, Orofino, Michelle and husband Kevin Keenan, Lewiston, and Nicole Curtis, Lewiston; sister Gayle and husband Pete Young, of Montana; uncle Ken Clausen, Clarkston, WA.

   He is also survived by his partner of 20 years, Sherry Boyd at the family home in Orofino; bonus children, John Cermak, Jr. and wife Debbie, Lewiston, Darrell Cermak and wife Sherree, Lewiston and Anne Cermak and partner Mike Baker, Clarkston, WA; 13 grandchildren and seven bonus grandchildren.

   Services were held July 8 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Orofino.

   Gordon was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Jeffrey Ott, 53, Pierce

   Jeffery Paul Ott, of Pierce, died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at home. He was 53. Services are pending with Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Orofino.

Ferice Childers, 85, Orofino

   Ferice B. Childers, age 85, passed away at his home in Orofino, on Monday, July 4, 2011. Orofino’s former police chief is survived by sons, Stephen F. Childers of Orofino and Charles Childers (location unknown).

Gordon Boyd, 66, Orofino

   Gordon James Boyd died June 29, 2011 at his home in Orofino. He was 66.

   Memorial services will take place Friday, July 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, with reception to follow in the Little Flower Room.

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

Robert Decoria, 65, Orofino

   Robert Euguen Decoria died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his home in Orofino. He was 65. No services will be held at this time. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Ronald Ray Trieb, 57, Clarkston

   Ronald Trieb, of Clarkston, WA, passed away suddenly of a heart attack Monday, June 27, 2011. He was 57.

   He was born April 27, 1954, in Elgin, N.D. to Peter and Agnus Trieb.

   He graduated from Lewiston High School in 1972 and from the American Institute of Baking on Dec. 13, 1974.

   He married Judith Recio Dec. 31, 1986, at the Hitching Post in Coeur d'Alene.

   Ron spent nine years in the baking industry. He also worked as a truck driver and dispatcher for Coca-Cola and Canyon Creek. He lived in the valley most of his life; the past 25 years being in Clarkston.

   He was a volunteer for the Latah County Fire Department. Ron was very involved with restoring old cars. He also owned numerous jet boats and loved to fish.

   Survivors include his wife, Judith, at their Clarkston home; a son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jamie Recio of LaGrande, OR.; daughter, Amy Recio of Coeur d'Alene; an adopted daughter, Jennifer Trieb; two brothers, Russell and Tammy Trieb of Weippe, and Reggie and Pam Trieb of Mandan, N.D.; he leaves behind numerous grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, who were all very special to him.

   He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnus, Nov. 1, 1973; his father, Peter, Jan. 12, 1994; and his brother, Rodney Dean Trieb, Nov. 1, 2003.

   A wake will be held in memory of Ron's life at 2 p.m. July 16 at 528 12th St. in Clarkston, WA.

Arletha Phillips-Bell, 68, Pahrump, NV

    Born in Twin Falls, May 6, 1943, to Glen D Phillips and Ardith I Robbins-Phillips, Arletha I (Lea) Phillips-Bell, age 68, passed away of a sudden heart attack at her Pahrump, NV home Sunday, June 19, 2011

   Growing up, Lea traveled extensively throughout the United States as her dad pursued a career in construction with Peter-Kewitt, Morrison-Knudson, Murphy Bros. and many others.

Living for a short time in Orofino in the early 60's while her dad work on the road to Dworshak Veiwpoint and the diversion tunnel for the future Dam, she work at the Old Idaho Inn on Riverside for Mary and Carl Peterson.

   In 1963, she moved to Las Vegas, NV.  Lea married David P Bell in 1965 and from this union brought her son, David L Bell. Lea's working career included managing a motel in West Yellowstone, MT; cocktail waitress, cashier. Long-haul truck driver (who would have thought), hostess/bookkeeper, retiring from Allen-Albert's Lobster Restaurants in Las Vegas. She moved to Purcell, OK shortly after to live with her sister Bobbey. In 2007, she moved to Pahrump, NV.

   Most recently she enjoyed a family reunion over memorial weekend at her sister's place on Rudo Rd, Orofino.

   Lea was preceded in death by her dad, Glen D and mom, Ardith I Phillips of Orofino in 1974.

   She is survived by her son David L Bell, grandsons Brenden and  Brady of Arlington, TX; brother, Del (Melodie) Phillips; nephew Carmon (Linda) and family, Onalaska, WA; sisters, Edna (Bobbey) Phillips, Purcell, OK and her three adopted children, WA; Evelyn C Wilson, Orofino;  nephews, Jim and Rory Wilson, CA; niece Robbie Wilson and son, Lewiston; Robin Phillips-Hofmann (Pat); niece Logan of Washington, OK;  aunt, Darlene Cash, Molt, MT and several cousins. At her request cremation took place. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Fern Moore, 89, Clarkston, WA/Yuma, AZ

   Grace Fern Moore, better known as Fern G. Moore, 89, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2011; at her daughter’s home in Yuma, AZ from effects of old age.  Fern was born October 29, 1921 in Branson, MO, to Levi Newton Haggard, and Emma Victoria (Snapp) Haggard.

   Fern is survived by her daughters; Delores E. Phillips and husband Charles of Huntsville, AR and Teresia E. Gould and husband Randy of Yuma, AZ; seven grandchildren, Charles Phillips Jr., Dee Ann Phillips, Carl Phillips, Tricia (Gregg) Dominguez, Crystal Carter, Earl Phillips, Amanda Gould, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, who live in the states of Arkansas, Washington, Montana, Idaho and Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

   Fern came from a very large family of seven children; her parents and other siblings all preceded her in death in addition to two grandsons, Billy Joe Phillips and Babe Phillips.  Fern attended Oak Grove School (Grade 1-8), then Branson School District.

   Earl M. Moore and G. Fern Haggard were married April 20, 1940 until Earl’s death on October 21, 2003 (63 ½ years). Fern’s first paid job at ninety cents an hour was at a Branson Manufacturing Co., sanding black walnuts to be made into novelties to be sold to tourists (1952-1953).

   Fern, Earl and Delores then traveled to Idaho (1953) where they had stopped to visit some of Earl’s cousins with plans to travel onto California, but Earl was offered a job at a local saw mill and they decided to make Orofino their home.

   In Idaho, Fern was a housewife, mother, and homemaker, where she gardened, canned and harvested a very large raspberry patch every year for extra money to help purchase material to sew clothing and beautiful handmade quilts. She was an excellent seamstress and a good cook. We all miss her homemade bread, biscuits, cinnamon rolls, pies, and canned goods.

   Fern loved hunting, camping, fishing, rock hounding and jeep rides into the wilderness country of Idaho with family and friends. We’ll miss all the stories she told. Fern was a Cook (May to Sept. 1963) for PTPA at Camp 40 while Earl ran the crew of young men. She also worked as a housekeeper in the 1970’s, first at Konkolville Motel, then the Hacienda Lodge, and last at the Ponderosa/Lewis-Clark Motor Inn until it closed.

   She belonged to a Ladies Club in Missouri then a Ladies Club in Grangemont until they purchased a home closer to Orofino on the Grangemont Road. Since she didn’t drive at the time, she no longer attended meetings. In 1974, Earl and Fern moved from Orofino and made Clarkston, WA their home.

   Graveside services will be at Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. July 8 with viewing on the same date from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Funeral Home on 8^th & Cedar. A potluck gathering for family and friends will follow after the service at the Lions Club, 1205 8^th Ave. in Lewiston.

   Any donations can be made in her name to the Lewiston or Yuma Animal Shelters.

Donna Rueppel, 83, Peck

   Donna Lorraine Rueppel, of Peck died Thursday, June 30, 2011 in Spokane, WA. She was 83. Services are pending. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Ethel V. Luke, 95, Clarkston, WA

July 11, 1915 July 2, 2011

   Ethel V. Luke, of Clarkston, WA, passed away in the late evening of Saturday, July 2, 2011, at Evergreen Estates in Clarkston, WA. She was 95.

    Ethel was born in Bismarck, N.D., July 11, 1915. She was one of twin daughters born to Henry and Ethel Marble Schilling.

   Her mother passed away the day after the twins' birth, leaving the twins and three siblings. Ethel's maternal grandmother, Ella Marble Farris, raised Ethel until she was 16. Her twin sister and her older sister were raised by an aunt, and the two boys were raised by their paternal grandmother. At age 16, Ethel went to live with her father on his ranch near Regan, N.D. She had a wonderful life with her dad and relatives.

   Ethel loved to dance the popular dances of the time including the polka and round dancing.

   She graduated from high school in 1933 in Williston, N.D. She left that summer for Portland, Ore., and enrolled in nursing school. While in nursing school, friends introduced her to Henry Luke. He was a great dancer, very handsome and owned a yellow convertible. She had many good memories of the courtship and the great times they had. Henry and Ethel were married in Vancouver, WA when he was 33 and she was 20.

   They made their home in several towns around the Northwest and finally settled in Clarkston. Henry was employed as a foreman in the automotive business and Ethel began her nursing career at the old White Hospital in Lewiston, then later worked at Tri-State Memorial Hospital in Clarkston.

   In 1957, they left the valley to move to a small ranch at Peck. Henry raised cattle, and Ethel went to work at the Orofino hospital. While at this hospital, she especially loved being a surgery nurse and head of central supply. She also worked as an office nurse at the Orofino clinic. She retired from nursing in 1978.

   Henry and Ethel were married 49 years when Henry passed away in March 1985. Since then she has lived in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley, where she continued dancing, walking, playing cards, and enjoying the company of friends and family.

   She is survived by her four children, Gordon Luke, Virginia Flores and Sandra Boyer, all of Lewiston, and Michael Luke of Nezperce; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

   Ethel would want to be remembered for her strong support of her family and friends, and her dedication to her nursing career. She had a great sense of humor and quick wit, which stayed with her all of her life. She was "good company." She liked watching sports on television, especially football. She loved to attend the events in which her children and grandchildren were participating and was known for enthusiastic vocal support.

   Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry, a grandson, Eric Montgomery, one sister and one brother.

   She will be interred in the Orofino Cemetery in Orofino.