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Gerald Ray Kissler Dec 31, 1946 - March 13, 2026 Gerald Ray Kissler died March 13, 2026 from a history of complications related to cardiovascular disease. He was born in Odessa Wash. on Dec. 31, 1946 and eventually moved to Davenport Wash. where he met and married the love of his life, Cathryn Grace McGath, in 1965. After graduating with a PhD from Washington State University, he accepted a position at UCLA where he worked as a university administrator for many years. Jerry...
Diane Antoinette Wade May 22, 1943- April 26, 2026 Diane Antoinette Wade, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and lifelong Educator, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, at 7:14 a.m. on April 26, 2026, in Davenport, Wash. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and deep love for her family. Diane was born on May 22, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York. She spent her early years between New York and California, carrying with her a love of learning...
Roger Lester Scott Aug. 26, 1933 - April 16, 2026 Roger Lester Scott, 92 of Harrington, Wash. passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026 in Spokane, Wash. surrounded by his loving family.....none of whom were ready to stop sharing memories with him! Born on Aug. 26, 1933, he lived a full and meaningful life rooted in faith and family. Roger was the beloved husband of Janet (Beieler) Scott with whom he shared 70 years of love and devotion. They were married Sept. 7, 1954 and toge...
Donald Leroy Schultz July 06, 1937 - March 12, 2026 Donald Leroy Schultz, who farmed in Davenport, Wash. for over 70 years, passed away March 12, 2026, in Spokane Valley, Wash. He was living in an adult family home when he died after suffering through a long illness. He was born on July 16, 1937 to Albert and Anna Schultz of Bluestem, Wash., and grew up with his brother on the family farm. He graduated from Harrington High in 1955. He then attended Washington State...
William Michael "Mike" Paul July 7, 1949- March 17, 2026 With great sadness, the family of William Michael "Mike" Paul (76), of Sprague, Wash., announces his passing on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Spokane to William Malcolm "Bill" and Elizabeth "Betty" (Dobbins) Paul of the Reardan-Edwall community, Mike grew up on their family farm southwest of Reardan, helping around the farm and raising and showing cattle. He famously had a live champion steer on display in the lobby...
Larry Lobe June 6, 1948 – March 22, 2026 Larry L. Lobe, of Spokane, Washington, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Larry was born on June 6, 1948, in Ritzville, Wash. to Leonard and Inez Lobe. He grew up in Odessa, WA, where he graduated high school and then moved to Spokane where he took some classes at Spokane Falls Community College. Larry was drafted to the Army in 1969 serving in the Vietnam War where he received a Purple Heart for his b...
Jane Marie Robinson Sept. 26, 1940 - April 2, 2026 Jane stepped into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2026. She was born in Pasco, Wash. to Virgel and Margaret Simons; the third of six children. The family moved to Gifford, Wash. in 1943 and lived there until 1954 before moving to Mabton, Wash. and then Creston, Wash. Gifford, Wash. was the home that Jane always held in her heart. She would reminiscence about Gifford, Wash., saying she loved how the family worked hard and played...
Larry Reed Scoles May 5, 1950 - March 12, 2026 Larry Reed Scoles was born May 5, 1950 in Spokane, Wash. to Charlene Jones and Melton Scoles and passed away March 12, 2026 in Sprague, Wash. He was the oldest of 3 and raised primarily in Sprague, Wash. He graduated Sprague High School in 1969 and enlisted into the U.S. Army. He completed a tour in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne. He met Kathy McConnell and they married March 8, 1973. Larry worked in the Ag industry for his...
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...
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...
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....
