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Gordon Morris Neale Aug. 28, 1937 - Feb. 10, 2026 Gordon Morris Neale came into this world on Aug. 28, 1937, in Seattle, Wash. He was the second child of Fred and Marjorie Neale. Growing up in West Seattle, Gordon started his walk of faith at West Seattle Presbyterian Church where both of his parents were very active. Gordon graduated from Highline High School in 1955. He married the love of his life, Virginia Metzenberg, on June 27, 1959. Gordon always said he couldn't... Full story
James Alvin Bostwick Jan. 13, 1934- Mar. 2, 2026 Jim Bostwick, 92, was born to Elizabeth Bandy in Wilbur, Wash., and grew up with his mother and grandparents, George and Martha Bandy. His grandfather, the local pharmacist, greatly influenced the kind, cheerful, and hardworking man he became. The family lived above the pharmacy, now a flower shop. As a child, Jim loved playing sports, hanging out with friends, and spending time with the big Bandy family. After graduating, Jim...
J.P. Luiten Feb. 25, 1937- Mar. 6, 2026 J.P. Luiten was born on Feb. 25, 1937, in Odessa, Wash., to Alvin and Leona Luiten. He passed away peacefully on Mar. 6, 2026, in Odessa. J.P. grew up in Odessa with his siblings. He joined his older sister, Coleen, and brother, Bud, and later became the big brother to Fritz, Coletta, and Charlene. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1955. In Aug. 1956, J.P. enlisted in the United States Army and served until June 1958. During his se...
Nancy "Joayn" Taylor Jan. 6, 1931 - Feb. 5, 2026 Nancy "Joayn" Taylor, 95, of Davenport, Wash., passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 5, 2026. Joayn was born on Jan. 6, 1931, in Colville, Wash., the oldest of three children born to George and Lydia (Mutterer) Cranston. From childhood, she loved the outdoors. She helped her parents care for livestock and worked in their small store. Joayn developed a love for horses at a young age and rode every chance she could. She...
Jason Damion "Jocko" Gilchrist Jan. 9, 1973 – Jan. 22, 2026 Jason Damion Gilchrist, 53, went home to be with his Lord on Jan. 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his fight, he displayed a strength and determination that astonished family and friends. Even while undergoing treatment, he continued to work, maintain close friendships, and work in his garden with his beloved bulldog Rocko always by his side. Until the very end, he f...
Gordon Neale, Passed away Feb. 10, 2026 Memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 1;00 PM Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, WA...
Carol Darlene Downing Jan. 31, 1937 Feb. 6, 2026 Carol (89) was born to Ernest and Lila (Peltonen) Korpi in Hibbing Village, Minnesota in 1937, the eldest of two children. In 1942, Ernest moved his family to Bremerton, Wash., and then to Grand Coulee, Wash., in 1945 to work on the construction of the Grand Coulee Dam. Carol attended Grand Coulee High School and was a drum majorette. As a young high schooler working her first job at the Grand Coulee movie theatre, she met her...
Harold "Sam" Schneider, 77, of Davenport, passed away in the early morning hours of Jan. 8, 2026, with his wife of 55 years by his side. Sam was born on June 30, 1948, in Davenport to Harry and Marge (Knack) Schneider. Sam attended school in Davenport, where he participated in FFA and showed steers, though most of his time was spent working on the family farm. He graduated in 1966. After high school, Sam worked for a short time at a gas station in Spokane, where he met the...
Lizann June Hink, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, at Virgina Mason Hospital in Seattle, Wash. Born on Sept.19,1958, in Odessa, Wash. Lizann was the daughter of Lamar and Marlene (Scrupps) Homberg of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa Schools and graduated with the Class of 1977. Lizann married Wilford (Shorty) Hink on June 11, 1977, and together they welcomed their two boys Jeremy and Josh. Lizann started working at the Kittitas School...
Ruth Sieverkropp Kendall, age 91, passed peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Puyallup, Washin., she lived as a devoted housewife and cherished member of Saint Paul Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday school and leading kids in Christmas caroling. Her children meant everything to her-she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruth treasured memories of her father, brothers, and growing up in Washington, embracing a life of...
Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick Sept. 1, 1962 –Jan. 10, 2026 Bradley "Brad" Dale Frederick, 63, of Chewelah, Wash., passed away on Jan. 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Brad was born on Sep.1, 1962, in Spokane, Wash., to Ronald Eugene and Shirley Ann Frederick. He grew up in Odessa, Wash., where he attended school and earned his high school diploma. He later continued his education at Spokane Community C...
Bernita "Bea" Aurelia Teel Sept. 19, 1927- Jan. 1, 2026 Bea was born in Havre, Montana, the daughter of Henrietta and Bernard Robeck. She had three brothers: Robert, Clinton and George. At the age of 13 her family moved to Everett, Wash. One of the hardest things for Bea to adjust to was going to school with over 100 students in her grade, when she came from a little country school with less then 10 students. She graduated from Everett High School and then the University of...
Myrl Winton Miller Mar. 20, 1945 - Dec. 11, 2025 Myrl Winton Miller, 80, passed away Dec. 11, 2025. He was born March 20, 1945, in Spokane Wash., to Fred and Catherine Miller. The Miller family later moved to Davenport, Wash., where Myrl attended school. Myrl married the love of his live and best friend, Mary Estelle Finch, in 1964. They were together for 61 years, they built a beautiful life Rooted in faith, family and hard work. They began raising their family in Davenport,...
Davida Judy Renner June 2, 1938 – Dec. 9, 2025 Davida Judy Renner passed away Dec. 9, 2025. She was born June 2, 1938, to Dave and Gertie (Kanzler) Weber on the family farm 14 miles southeast of Odessa, Wash. She attended Odessa schools, graduating high school in 1956. She then married Cecil Schell with whom she had four children. After a divorce in 1975, she moved to Ritzville. Judy married Walt Renner in 1978 and together they farmed until his death in 1997. Judy worked m...
Terry Goodman Jan. 10, 1945 - Dec. 24, 2025 Terry Goodman, age 80, of Lewiston, Idaho, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wilbur, Wash., on Jan. 10, 1945, to Lloyd and Lila Goodman, Terry lived a life rooted in faith, service, and integrity. After being drafted in 1966, he proudly served four years of active and reserve duty with the U.S. Army. Upon returning home, he graduated from Eastern Washington College in Cheney. On Aug....
Beverly (Bev) Strate Nov. 10, 1949 – Dec. 5, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly (Bev) Strate on Dec. 5, 2025 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Bev was born in Spokane, Wash. on Nov. 10, 1949 to Lumarion (Luby) and Lenore (Pete) Jurgensen. Her father relocated to Davenport when Bev was around 10. She attended Davenport High School, graduating in 1968. Bev loved being a Davenport Gorilla – she was chosen as Miss Davenport and was very act...
Jamie Eugene Schorzman May 17, 1978- Nov. 25, 2025. Jamie Eugene Schorzman was born in Spokane, Wash. on May 17, 1978 to his parents Randy Schorzman and Sue Weishaar both of Odessa, Wash. Jamie grew up a typical happy country kid with his older brother Bart as they split time between Spokane and Odessa. Jamie loved riding 4-wheelers & motorcycles, shooting guns, driving tractors, wheat trucks, and combines on the farm, hot summer days boating with family on Lake Roosevelt,...
Christian “Chris’ C. Rosman passed away on Dec. 7, 2025 at his home in Wilbur, Wash. Chris was born on April 22, 1944 in Davenport, Wash. Services will be announced at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com for the Rosman family. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport is caring for the family....
Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins June 19, 1963- Nov. 28, 2025 Janette "Jan" Fittje Dobbins, 62, previously of Harrington, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 28, 2025. Born June 19, 1963, in Spokane, Wash. and grew up in Bagley, Minnesota. Jan dedicated her life to caring for others through her work in healthcare. She was exceptionally talented and had a gift for music-able to pick up any instrument and teach herself to play. Jan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myles...
Marjorie Clark Huddle Nov. 9, 2025 Marjie passed away peacefully in her daughter's arms on Nov. 9, 2025, at her home in Kirkland, Wash. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Blume (fiancée, Frank Bergen), daughter/niece, Sidney Knapp Pepple (Randy), four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, her sister Judy Clark Scrupps (Lorus), as well as, cousins, nieces, nephews and good friends too many to count. She is preceded in death by her son, Matthew Huddle and husband,...
Claudia Sybil Warwick July 31, 1942- Nov. 16, 2025 Claudia's work on earth was complete, and she was called home to glory on Nov. 16, 2025. She was born July 31, 1942, in Odessa, Wash. to Leon and Dorothy Dobson. Throughout her childhood she lived in Harrington, Odessa, Reardan, Othello and Spokane where she graduated from West Valley High School in 1960. She attended two years of college at Central Washington University before getting married to Edward Dooley. She had three...
Dawn Marie Prosser-Bennett Feb.6, 1966 - Nov.6, 2025 Dawn Marie Prosser-Bennett was born to Jo-Ellen and Dennis Prosser on Feb. 6, 1966. She spent her youth soaking in the sun on the beaches of Lake Coeur D'Alene, and playing in the Ponderosa Pines neighborhood of Post Falls with her friends and sister. After school she found love in her early twenties when she met her husband of 35 years John Bennett. Soon after, they started a family of their very own and settled in Reardan,...
Joyce Lee Nonnemacher Feb. 23, 1937 – Oct. 30, 2025 Joyce Lee Nonnemacher was born on Feb. 23, 1937, in Reardan, Wash., to Casper (Casey) and Elva Heldstab. She was raised on the Heldstab family farm, which her family established in 1882, near Gravelle. She graduated from Reardan High School in 1955. After attending Kinman Business University, Joyce married the love of her life, Frank E. Nonnemacher, on April 6, 1956, in Spokane, Wash. Together they built a life rooted in h...
JoAnna Thompson April 29, 1931-Oct. 27, 2025 JoAnna (94) passed away peacefully at 1:45am on Oct. 27, 2025 in Moses Lake, Wash. She was born on April 29, 1931 in Nampa, ID to Earl and Elda Arzt, though everyone remembers her loving stepfather Orval Lyle as her dad. She married Clinton (Bud) Thompson on Nov. 12, 1949 in Colville, Wash. They moved to Odessa, Wash. in 1953 and became part owners of Empire Electric with Bud as an electrician and JoAnna the bookkeeper. She also...
Corrine Schuh June 21, 1933 - Oct. 11, 2025 Corrine Schuh passed away on Oct. 11, 2025 at the age of 92 in Odessa, Wash. where she resided. She was born on June 21, 1933 in Odessa to Ed and Helen Borgens. She graduated from Harrington High School in 1951. She was married to Donald Schuh on Dec. 12, 1952. She was member of the Heritage Church in Odessa. Corrine was very active in her church and very supportive of the many organizations in Odessa, always contributing baked...
