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Vivienne Charlotte Schultz, 90, passed away March 24, 2020, at her home in Davenport, Wash. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Ritzville, Wash. Internment was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Harrington, Wash.; a Celebration Of Life will be at a later date. Fond memories and sympathy may be shared at www.stratefuneralhome.com....
Ronnie Eugene Schell, 88, died March 16, 2020 at the Veterans Administration hospital in Spokane. He was born July 23, 1931, in Portland, Ore. to Adolf and Katherina (Giebelhouse) Schell. Ronnie grew-up around Portland. As a youngster, he sold newspapers on the street corners. Ronnie had a beautiful singing voice and talked about the time he was selected from a group of people to sing on the radio and at several social functions. The family moved to Ruff, Wash., where he...
REINBOLD, David A. (Age 68) – Passed away March 18, 2020 at his home in Davenport, WA. He was born on June 30, 1951 in Spokane, WA to Willard and Margaret (Conrad) Reinbold. David grew up on the family farm and attended school in Davenport graduating in 1969 and then attended W.S.U where he earned a bachelor's degree. After college he return to Davenport where he help with the family farm and later was also a rural mail carrier. David was a member of the Rural Mail Carriers A...
MAURER, Margaret Amelia – age 101 passed away on March 11, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Margaret was born on February 11, 1919 at Malden, WA to Benjamin & Anna Ulrich. Margaret is survived by her children, Dee & Jim Kern of Spangle, WA, Gary & Lynn Maurer of Davenport, WA, Dale & Cindy Maurer of Spokane, WA. & She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren a great, great grandson, Sisters Amy Thomas, Eileene Anderson, Wanda Anderson and numerous nieces & nephews. M...
Donald Roland Haase was born to pioneer parents Daniel Jr. and Pauline (Stueckle) Haase on March 24, 1934 at Batum, Wash. He passed away February 29, 2020 in Odessa. His formal education was received in the Odessa school district, and he graduated from Odessa High School as a member of the class of 1953. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict and past commander of VFW Post #7395. Don owned the sanitation service in Odessa for many years. He sold the business and pursued...
Ramona J. Meise passed away March 2, 2020 in Odessa at the age of 91. She was born December 18, 1928 to Fred and Lillie (Luiten) Burghard at the family farm near Packard (Ritzville) Wash. and was baptized on February 24, 1929. Ramona married Earl Meise on November 2, 1946 in Ritzville. Earl joined the U.S. Navy, and they lived at Whidbey Island, Wash. during his enlistment. They moved to Odessa and raised their three children there. Ramona worked at various establishments in O...
Frances Delores (Cook) Weishaar was born to Alex and Marie (Kissler) Cook in Odessa, Wash. on May 21, 1928. She passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on February 18, 2020 in her beloved community of Odessa. Frances grew up on the family farm during the Great Depression with her brothers Lavene and Delbert. As an adept pupil in the Odessa Schools, she graduated from high school in 1946 as the class salutatorian. Two years later, Frances married the love of her life...
Jerry Kern, son of Jim and Dee Kern, died unexpectedly on March 3, 2020 at the age of 48 at his home in Granbury, TX. Jerry was born in Spokane on May 31, 1971. He was affectionately known as "Bear" to those who knew and loved him. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1990 and Boise State University in 1996 with a degree in English writing. He also attended Eastern Washington University and graduated in 1998 with a degree in Graphic Communication. Jerry married Michelle...
Doris Delaine Ensor, a resident of Davenport, Washington, for over 70 years, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the age of 94, at Lincoln Hospital where she received excellent care and compassion from the staff during her last month of life. Doris was born on May 2, 1925, in Happy Valley, near Portland, Oregon, to Elmer and Hazel (Knauss) Zinser. The Zinsers were one of the oldest pioneer families settling in the valley in 1890. She grew up on the family farm where...
Betty (Elizabeth) Ann Ray (Przybylski), age 71, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2020. Betty was born December 14, 1948 to George and Margaret Przybylski. Betty moved between Puyallup, Maple Valley, Reardan and Cheney, all in Washington, following her family and going where she was needed the most. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Michelle and Aaron Hill, Brad and JoLynn Ray, Lisa and Joe Cushman, her ex-husband, Allan Ray, and her 8 grandchil...
Fitzsimmons, John Paul – age 83 passed away on January 31, 2020 in Odessa, WA. John was born on March 5, 1936 to John V. & Lois Fitzsimmons in Pomeroy, WA. John graduated from Pomeroy High School before attending and graduating from Washington State University in 1959 with a BS degree. The degree included a minor in Horticulture, minor in Animal Husbandry and a minor in Soils and business. While attending WSU John married his high school sweet heart Florence Burns on June 1...
LANDRETH, Larry W. – Lifelong Reardan resident, passed away February 23, 2020 in Spokane, WA. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Spokane, WA to Milton and Mabel Landreth. He enjoyed sailing, snowmobiling and loved spending time with his family and supporting all his grandchildren. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic church and the Spring Creek Grange. Larry married Betty Jean Smith on February 10, 1951 and raised their children on the family farm. Larry is survived by h...
Patricia Johnson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Spokane, WA. Patty was born in Rawlins, Wyoming on October 27, 1939 to Lillian and Leo Murry. Patty attended St. Joseph's Catholic School and then graduated from Rawlins High School in 1957. After that she attended the University of Wyoming for one year. Patricia met James Johnson at their friends' wedding in Rawlins on September 15, 1962, where they were maid of honor and best man. The two got engaged...
JANTZ Helen J. (Sinkey), (age 79) – Passed away after a short battle with cancer on January 8, 2020 at her home in Davenport, WA. Helen was born September 28, 1940 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She lived in Michigan and Hayden Lake during her early years. In the 7th grade, her family moved to Davenport, WA. Helen graduated from Davenport High School (1959) and married her high school sweetheart Donald Jantz in 1960. Don and Helen moved to the family farm north of Davenport. T...
Noreen Joy Groh (1935-2020) Just ask Noreen and she would tell you she was "the most blessed person in the world". Born April 15, 1935, Noreen Joy Scrupps, she was raised in Odessa, WA by parents Henry (Hank) and Lydia. Joined three years later by sister, Margie. She graduated from Odessa High School. Noreen grew up a rancher/farmer's daughter. She was a rodeo queen who caught the eye of her (late) husband, Frank Groh Jr. A handsome wheat farmer, who also ran a gravel...
Chester "Chet" Ernest Alfred Templin passed away at 100 years old on Feb. 2, 2020, in Spokane, Wash., after a battle with pneumonia. Chet was born to German immigrant parents, Elsie "Ella" (Wellsandt) and Ernest Templin, on Dec. 11, 1919, in Ralston, Wash. He grew up among the vast wheat fields that called on him to become a farmer. Chet was curious, smart, and a good speaker, making friends wherever he went. He especially enjoyed the Ag program and graduated from Ritzville...
MIXEY, Charles “Earl” – (age 82) passed away on February 7, 2020 in Davenport, WA. Earl was born on September 1, 1937 to Charles & Romaine Mixey in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, WA. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1:00 PM, at the Davenport Community Center. Strate Funeral Home is caring for the Mixey Family....
Chester "Chet" Ernest Alfred Templin passed away at 100 years old on February 2, 2020 after a battle with pneumonia in Spokane, WA. Chet was born to German immigrant parents, Elsie "Ella" (Wellsandt) and Ernest Templin, on December 11, 1919 in Ralston, WA. He grew up amongst the vast wheat fields that called on him to become a farmer. Chet was curious, smart, and a good speaker, making friends wherever he went. He especially enjoyed the Ag program and graduated from Ritzville...
Karen was born June 30, 1953 in Odessa to Harold and Emogene Hoefel, joining big sister Patsy. She quietly passed on January 1, 2020. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister. She is survived by John Haskins and family, Sean and Sara, as well as numerous cousins and many friends. Karen grew up in Odessa, graduating in 1971. She attended college and acquired her Dental Hygienist Certificate. She lived and worked in Moses Lake, Spokane and Odessa. Her one true...
Harley Gale Wraspir passed away December 21, 2019 in Spokane. He was born February 9, 1935 in Odessa to Frank and Alice Wraspir. He married Apryl Holm in Odessa on June 18, 1961. Harley enjoyed playing bridge, golf, trap shooting, skiing, traveling both in the U.S. and abroad. He was a part of the Odessa Grange, VFW, Odessa Gun Club and the Heritage Church in Odessa. He was also a U.S. Army veteran and was on the army rifle team. Harley is survived by his wife Apryl Wraspir; t...
Marge Tebow passed away December 11, 2019 in Odessa. She was born on March 20, 1931 in Odessa to Clement and Clara Groh. She married Lloyd Tebow November 16, 1952. Marjorie enjoyed baking cookies and banana bread. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Altar Society and of the Royal Neighbors. She was also a leader for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Marjorie is survived by five children Douglas (Joanne) Tebow, Sheryl (Donald) Dirks, Janell (Jerry) Lobe, Diane...
Dolores A. Sieverkropp passed away December 21, 2019 in Odessa. She was born November 29, 1930 in Creston, Wash. to Vilas and Jean Roby. She grew up in the Creston area and attended school and graduated from Creston High School. Dolores worked at the Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company in Wilbur in her early years prior to meeting Donald Sieverkropp. She married Donald on February 24, 1956 in Odessa, where they continued to live and farm while raising their family. Dolores is a member of the Zion Emmanuel Lutheran Church....
MILLS, Gary Mervin – (age 85) passed away on November 26, 2019 in Odessa, Washington. Gary was born August 16, 1934 at Odessa to Herbert and Dorothy Mills. A Celebration of Life service will be announced and held at a later date. The family has asked that memorial contributions be sent to Quail Court Assisted Living, 506 Amende Street, Odessa WA 99159. Arrangements are under the direction of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, Wash....
Alice Ann Walter was the second child born of Herbert and Verna Mae Walter. She grew up on "the ranch," playing with kittens, puppies and horses. Riding was a favored pastime. Her Rainbow pins show that she earned every color. She looked forward to summertime visits with her cousin and lifelong friend Roseanne. After graduating from Odessa High, Alice moved to Ellensburg and entered studies to be a veterinarian. Due to the requirement of euthanizing a cat to complete this...
Lee L. Bramer was born January 2, 1968 in Centralia Wash. to Leo and Sharon Bramer. Lee grew up in Oakville, Wash. As a young man he had many ventures such as logging, a mechanic shop and captain of the fire department. Lee was 30 years old when he married the love of his life and lifelong friend Frances in January of 1997. Lee welcomed Fran's daughter Mallarie into his life with open arms. Then later that same year they welcomed their son Hunter. Lee and Fran moved their...
