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Eugene Lawrence (Larry) Peters of Odessa died August 20, 2017. He was born on October 29, 1954 to Jack and Peggy (Asbury) Peters in Vancouver, British Columbia. He graduated from North Vancouver High School and served two summers as an army cadet. He moved to Portland, Ore. in the late 1980s to join the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. As a member of the Guild, he became a master in the areas of stock making, metal smithing, metal finishing and engraving. He served on the board of the Guild for six years and also served on...

15-2017 Larry Dick Schroeder was born May 18, 1941 in Ritzville to Alvena Stockman and Aaron Schroeder. Larry passed away October 2, 2017 in Odessa. He served 12 years in the Washington Air National Guard. Larry worked as an auto and machinery parts man from 1960 through 2004 when he retired. He lived in Odessa for the last 42 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing on his lake property in Stevens County and referred to his time at the lake as "lots of good times together."...

Rosa Marie "Rosie" Michaelsen was born in Odessa Sept. 29, 1918. She was the fifth of seven daughters born to Conrad and Anna Margaret Schauerman. Her father Con was a brick layer and contractor, building Odessa's wooden grain bins and homes (to include Rosie and Heinie's). Many still remain. Her parents were among the early families of immigrants, Germans from Russia. Only 14 when her mother died during the Great Depression, Rosie worked part time after school at Derr's...

Dennis Dobson died August 13, 2017, in Spokane. Dennis was born September 27, 1943 in Odessa to Leon and Dorothy (Armstrong) Dobson. He is survived by his brother Terry (Judy) Dobson of Hayden Lake, Idaho; nephews Jay and Tad and sister Claudia (Don) Warwick of Syringa, Idaho and nephews and nieces Todd, Mark and Greg Dooley, Kristan and Troy Warwick, Traci Good and aunt Claudine West. He was preceded in death by his parents Leon and Dorothy Dobson; grandparents Claude and...

Darlene Edens died August 14, 2017, at Lincoln Hospital in Davenport at the age of 77. Her home was in Odessa. She was born in Seattle October 6, 1939, to George and Peggy (Holms) Sanislo. She graduated from Issaquah High School in 1958 and received a B.S. degree from Central Washington University in 1991 as an executive secretary. She worked as a clerk for the Upper Kittitas District Court and for the hospital district in CleElum prior to managing the Woodgate Apartment...

March 23, 1921 - July 31, 2017 Donna was born in Erie, Pa. to Charles and Leona Humble on March 23, 1921. She moved to the West Coast in 1938. On August 25, 1951 she married Calvin Graedel Jr. and moved to Odessa, to live on the Graedel family farm. There she worked as a cosmetologist for 22 years and owned and operated a salon. She practiced cosmetology for over 32 years. In 1974, they moved to Spokane and bought the Nelson home at 104 W. Sumner. She worked for St Augustine...

Anita A. Borrett passed away July 29, 2017 at her home in Odessa at the age of 65. She was born on October 29, 1951 in Naga City, Philippines to Julian and Lillian Aquino. She grew up in the Philippines and moved to the United States and then later married John Borrett. Anita enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, Karaoke and most important were her friends and family. She is survived by her husband John Borrett at the home, children Christina (Shawn) Hereth, Pamela...

Martha Janke passed away July 24, 2017 in Odessa at the age of 96. Martha was born on September 29, 1920 in Marsh, Montana to Gotthilf and Johanna Speck. She moved to Odessa at the age of 14 to live with her aunt and uncle, Jacob and Lydia Speck. She later met Daniel Janke and the two got married in 1939. She is survived by three daughters, LaVern Strawn, Ellen (and Jerry) Schafer and JoAnn Hardt; six grandchildren, Kurt Strawn, Kelley (Alejanara) Strawn, Marlon (Melissa)...

Martha Janke passed away July 24, 2017 in Odessa at the age of 96. Martha was born on September 29, 1920 in Marsh, Montana to Gotthilf and Johanna Speck. She moved to Odessa at the age of 14 to live with her aunt and uncle, Jacob and Lydia Speck. She later met Daniel Janke and the two got married in 1939. She is survived by three daughters, LaVern Strawn, Ellen (and Jerry) Schafer and JoAnn Hardt; six grandchildren, Kurt Strawn, Kelley (Alejanara) Strawn, Marlon (Melissa)...

July 20, 1949 – July 15, 2017 Cheryl Arlt, age 67, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital on July 15, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.Cheryl graduated from Odessa High School and shortly after moved to Ritzville where she and her husband, Mike, raised their children. She and the love of her life, Mike, were married on December 6, 1969 and enjoyed over 47 years together. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Mike, and their children Shane (Shannon), Cody, Farah Slahtasky (...

Donnie Zimbelman was born March 2, 1927 and passed away quietly in Moses Lake on July 18, 2017. He was born in Marlin to Gus and Emma (Kallenberger) Zimbelman. Donnie is survived by his brother, Robert (Bobby) Zimbelman of Odessa, son Bill Zimbelman of Ephrata and daughters Jodi Zimbelman of Ephrata and Janie Olsick of Wilson Creek, eight grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Emma, sisters Rhea...

Walter Winter, an Odessa resident, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017, at Prestige Care Center in Clarkston, Wash. Walt was born September 3, 1922, to Michael and Zelemia (Bohnet) Winter. He married Helen Baumgart on August 26, 1951, and together they had five children. Walt served in the U. S. Navy as a Fireman, First Class. Walt is survived by his wife, Helen Winter, his "twins," Patricia Winter of Lewiston, Idaho and Dale Winter of Davenport, Wash.; his brother, Art...
Walter Winter passed away June 24, 2017, in Clarkston, Wash. Memorial services are pending, and full obit to come soon. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport is in charge of arrangements....

Virgil LeRoy King was born on January 8, 1938 in Odessa to Hannah Anderson King and Lloyd King. Virgil grew up on a cattle and alfalfa ranch and enjoyed school, playing sports, especially basketball and tennis, and his many friends. Virgil is a member of the Odessa High School Basketball Hall of Fame. After attending Eastern Washington University in Spokane, he married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary Self. Together they raised 5 children in a loving and active home....
Ron Ramm joined our Heavely Father June 24, 2017. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Deaconess Hospital in Spokane. Ron was born April 27, 1941 to Albert and Francis Ramm of Odessa, where he lived for 20 years and met the love of his life, Jerrene Thornock. Ron had been an employee of Lawson Market, Boise Meats and Rosauers. He and Jerrene opened Spokane Door Systems in 1974, where they worked together for the next 38 years. They employed many people during their time in the garage door business, where Ron...

Linda May Dymond was born September 12, 1941, in Odessa to Richard and Anna (Hemmerling) Kuch. She passed away June 18, 2017, in Spokane. Linda grew up as a farmer's daughter with her two brothers, Melvin and Paul Kuch. Linda graduated from Odessa High School and went on to get her Associate of Arts from Northwest Bible College and Bachelor of Arts from Northwest Nazarene College. She then attended Azusa College, where she was five credits short of her Masters. She taught...
Virgil L. King passed away June 25, 2017 at his home in Sun Lakes, Arizona. He was born January 8, 1938 in Odessa, Washington. A Memorial Mass will be held for him on Friday, July 7, at noon at Our Lady of Fatima, 3327 S. Perry in Spokane....

Charles "Chuck" Dashiell, 75, of Georgetown, Texas passed away Tuesday June 13, 2017 at Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Chuck was born May 23, 1942 in Spokane to R.L. and Helen (Schell) Dashiell, the oldest of three children. Chuck married Judy VanNort on June 15, 1963 in Marlin. This marriage was blessed with two wonderful daughters and a son. Chuck joined the U.S. Air Force in November 1960 and was honorably discharged in April 1969, achieving the rank of...

Jacqueline L. (Jackie) Greenwalt passed away June 2, 2017 at her home in Odessa. She was born July 17, 1942 in Opportunity, WA to Jack and Josephine Finney. Jackie grew up in the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and attended school there. Jackie married Robert Greenwalt on August 31, 1963 in Odessa. This is where they made their home and raised their family. Jackie enjoyed cake decorating, crocheting and sewing, watching western movies and being active with her children. Her family was...

13-2017 Doris Mae (Geier) Looney, age 86, of Spokane Valley, with family at her side, made the journey to heaven on Sunday, May 28, 2017, from Sacred Heart – Providence Medical Center in Spokane following a sudden and brief illness. Dorie was born September 17, 1930 in Colfax to Conrad and Mae (Scheuerman) Geier. She attended school in Endicott, earning her diploma in 1948. In 1951, she married Donnell D. (Don) Looney of Dusty at Trinity Lutheran Church in Endicott – the sta...

Lowell Elmer Reese, 74, lost his battle with cancer on June 7, 2017. Lowell was born on June 10, 1942, in Odessa to Elmer John Reese and Florence Ione (Zicha) Reese. He graduated from Odessa High school. In the fall of 1960, he joined the United States Air Force. He later graduated from EWU. Throughout his life he enjoyed basketball, golf, hunting and computers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Brian Todd Reese. He is survived by his daughters, Sandy Otis...

Honie Bobetta Gies, age 75, of Kirkland, Wash. passed away peacefully on May 3, 2017 in Hawaii surrounded by her entire adoring family. She was born in Seattle on July 21, 1941, the only child of Thorne and Bobetta MacArthur. Honie grew up in Seattle and then moved to Kirkland to be closer to her horse and the equestrian activities in which she was deeply involved. She graduated from Lake Washington High School and attended the University of Washington. Honie married Robert...

Dave Jasman went home to be with the Lord May 12, 2017 in Odessa. He was 92 years old. David was born August 1, 1924 in Dryden, Wash. to Julius and Emma Jasman. He joined the U.S. Army near the end of World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant. David married Carey McKeehan on August 19, 1951 in Wilson Creek, and they were married for 65 years. For 71 years, farming was David's heritage. At the age of nine he was helping his dad farm with horses in the...

December 22, 1965 - April 13, 2017 Harold P. Wacker was born in Odessa to Donald and Janice Wacker. He was named for his two grandfathers Harold W. Haynie and H.P. Wacker. Raised on the family farm, Harry went through 12 years of school in Odessa where he played football and basketball, participating in state tournaments in both sports. Harry attended Spokane Community College, where he got his associate degree. After a couple of years on the farm, he took a job as a title...
Nov. 19, 1931 - Mar. 03, 2017 Don Werner went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2017. He was born to Adrian and Addline (Roloff) Werner in Mohler, Wash., November 19, 1931. He graduated from Harrington High School in 1950. After years of constructing grain elevators in eastern Washington, he entered Whitworth University where met Judie, his beloved wife of 55 years. After graduating in 1960, he taught school in the Concord School District and then in the Gladestone District, where he taught until his retirement. He also had...