Wilbur Cemetery Obits     

                                                                                                         Submitted By Marge Womach

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THIS IS ONLY A PARTIAL LISTING.

Alderson:  “Elsie D Alderson.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA; Tuscan Chapter No. 84, OES. Survived by one son, Col. Frederick K Alderson, Alexandria, VA; two daughters, Mrs Virginia Aldred, Carmichael, CA; Mrs Joanne Costello, Sacramento, CA. Funeral services Wednesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Kenneth J Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-30-1971) 

Alderson:  William King Alderson, 88, pioneer Wilbur farmer, died at his home in Wilbur Sunday morning. Funeral was held at the Community church in Wilbur. (notes from Odessa Record: 12-01-1949)

Anderson: Hosea T. Anderson- Aug 1904

“Hosea T Anderson died August 18, age 65. He was the father of Mrs John Bruhn.” (Wilbur Register of 8-22-1974 in 70 Years Ago, representing August 1904)* 

 

Anderson:  “Dr John Edgar Anderson, age 98.—Born in Winterset, Ohio on March 2, 1905 to Edgar and May (Tuttle) Anderson; passed away Oct 10, 2003. Graduated from Harrington (WA) High School in 1922. Attended the University of Washington, then University of Oregon School of Medicine, graduating in 1931. John practiced family medicine in Almira, WA from 1932 to 1940 after his internship. His practice in Wilbur, WA lasted from 1940 to full retirement in 1991. During some of those years, he was the Lincoln County Health Officer. Survivors include Grace Towers of Everett, WA and Bennett (Jan) Anderson of Mercer Island, WA; six grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 1978; brother, Charles; sisters, Maude, Pearl and Helen. Private graveside services will be followed by a celebration of John’s life on Sunday, Oct 26, 2003 at the Wilbur Community Center at 1 p.m.” (Spokesman-Review: 10-22-2003)  

 

Angstrom, Kathryn M       2-21-1974

“Funeral services for Kathryn M Angstrom were held Saturday, Feb 16 at 11 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church. The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiated at the ceremony. Frank Hanson sang ‘In the Garden’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ accompanied by Mrs Geraldine Stephenson on the organ. Interment at the Wilbur Cemetery followed the service. Pall bearers were Lyle Perry, Vern Wolfrum, Les Gardner, Arthur Wagner, Herman Rux and Glenn S Porter. The Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Surviving Mrs Angstrom are her husband, Dean, at the home; one daughter, Carolyn Johnson of Spokane ; two step-daughters, Sharon Rowlett of Medford , Oregon , and Janice Gollehon of Wilbur; eight grandchildren; a sister, Emeline Brand of St Louis , Missouri , and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathryn Martha Angstrom, oldest of three children of Walter and Martha Dowen, was born in Evansville , IN , on June 15, 1908. At the age of nine the family moved to Cut Bank, Montana , where her father worked for the Great Northern Railroad. After graduation from high school she returned to Evansville where she completed beauty school and worked until her marriage in 1929. One daughter, Carolyn, was born of this union. From 1936-1961, she lived in Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina and it was during this time she was active as a troop leader with the Girl Scouts as well as several garden and bridge clubs.  In Charlotte she was active in the Meyer Park Baptist Church and employed as Jewelry Buyer for J C Penney’s. Coming to Spokane in 1961, she became assistant buyer of sportswear at The Crescent. During this time she met Dean Angstrom and they were married in September 1962, when she came to Wilbur to make her home. She was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Auxiliary No. 2577 of Grand Coulee and The Wilbur Gem and Mineral Club.” (Wilbur Register: 2-21-1974)*

 

Balmat, Cecil                      2-21-1974

“Cecil H Balmat, son of John and Lillyan Balmat, was born Aug 22, 1896 in Great Falls , Montana . He moved with his parents to Spokane in 1905 and attended schools in Spokane , graduating from Lewis and Clark High School in 1913. Cecil worked in the Spokane Auditor’s office until he entered the service in March, 1918, from which he was discharged as Sergeant, Quartermaster’s Corps. He graduated from Stanford University in 1924 receiving a BA Degree with great distinction in Mechanical Engineering. In June 1924 he was employed as an engineer by the Standard Oil Co of CA, where he worked for some time. He returned to his parent's home in Spokane , remaining there for about 12 years. He was later hospitalized at the US Veteran’s Hospital at Roseburg , Oregon where he passed away Feb 15, 1974. He is survived by two sisters, Jean Doris McGee of Soap Lake and Mrs Glen Watson (Helen) of Wilbur; and three nephews, Don Fletcher of Snohomish, Dale Watson of Yakima , and John Watson of Wilbur. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb 18, at 2 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home. The Rev J Malcolm McCallum officiated. Interment followed in the Wilbur Cemetery . Pall bearers were Murl Watson, John Watson, Folmar Miller, Robert Bauer, Arthur Hatten, and Herman Rux. The Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 2-21-1974)*

 

Bandy, Magdalene S       1-12-1973

“Magdalene S Bandy.—A resident of Wilbur , WA for the last 70 years. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, and Tuscan Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Survived by two sons: Arthur J Sorensen, CA; S J (Boone) Sorensen, Wilbur, WA; one brother, Dr Arnold Pedersen, Spokane; one sister, Mrs J P Jacobsen, Arizona; 8 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan 12, at 11 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur , WA , Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur , WA , in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-12-1973)*

 

Bell , Laura Haden          2-02-1978

“Memorial services for Laura Haden Bell who passed away at Port Angeles on Jan 28, will be held Saturday, Feb 4, at 11 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church with Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Burial will be in the Wilbur Cemetery and the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur is making arrangements. Survivors include a son, Jack Pederson, Spokane ; a daughter, Mary Cummings, Port Angeles; four sisters, Kate (Wachter) Gaede, Walla Walla , Maud Schroeder, Odessa , Maggie Kuchenbuch, Davenport and Effie Bennett, Falls City ; four grandchildren, nieces and nephews.” (Wilbur Register: 2-02-1978)*

Billingsley:  “Maude A Billingsley.—Passed away Dec 12 at the Valley General Hospital. She has been a resident of the Alderwood Manor, and a resident of Wilbur, WA. She is survived by 3 daughters, Flossie Billingsley, Wilbur, WA, Ester Millikan, Creston, WA, Hazel Storer, Seattle, WA; 2 sons, Orin Billingsley, Willis Billingsley, both of Wilbur; one sister, Minnie Swartz, California. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-14-1970) *

Billingsley:  “Wheat farmer Vern Billingsley, 43, was found dead Monday at his home near Wilbur. An area native, he is survived by the widow, Violet, and his parents, Mr and Mrs J J Billingsley, Wilbur; two brothers, three sisters, three step-daughters and one stepson.” (Odessa Record: 3-22-1956)

Bodeau, Ernest C             5-22-1973

“Ernest C Bodeau.—Lifetime resident of Wilbur , WA . Member of Sacred Heart Church, Wilbur, WA, Wilbur Grange, Moose Lodge at Grand Coulee, WA, a veteran of WW I.  Survived by his wife, Wilma M Bodeau, at the home; one son, Loren E Bodeau, Wilbur, WA; one daughter, Mrs Paul (Lavonda) Ir_ink, Greenacres, WA; 2 brothers, Alfred and Orlando Bodeau, both Wilbur, WA; 12 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be Tuesday May 22, 1973, at 7:30 pm., Sacred Heart Church , Wilbur , WA . Funeral of mass Wednesday May 23, 1972, at 10 a.m. also Sacred Heart Church, the Father Bernard Oostermann officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery , Robertson Funeral Home in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-22-1973)*

 

Bodeau, Helen                   10-06-1977

“Funeral services for Helen Bodeau will be held today, Thursday, at 10 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur. Mrs Bodeau died Sunday after being taken to the Lincoln Hospital in Davenport . Father Eugene Glatt will officiate at the funeral and burial will be in the Wilbur Cemetery . The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur is in charge of arrangements. Helen Bodeau was the daughter of the late Svenning and Christine Paulsen and was born in Chicago , IL , on July 24, 1907. She came to this area at the age of eight and attended Wilbur schools. She trained at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane and worked as a registered nurse in California before marrying Orlando Bodeau in June of 1940. She is survived by her husband at the home; one son, O Paul Bodeau, also of Wilbur; a brother, Harry Paulsen, Spokane; four sisters, Edith Christopher, Costa Mesa, CA, Mabel Felch, Seattle, Gladys Barber and Ethel Arbina, both of Spokane; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Wilbur Register: 10-06-1977)*

 

Breed:  “Funeral services for Stanley Bowden Breed, 48, Wilbur, who was found dead in his car last Wednesday evening, an apparent victim of heart failure, were held from Wilbur on Sunday, from the Community church.  Born in Palouse, WA, Feb 13, 1895, he grew to manhood there and was married in 1924 to Miss Gladys Fulkerson of Davenport. He was in the United States navy from December 1917 until January, 1919. Returning he was sent to Davenport in 1924, with the power company, and remained there until 1927, when he was stationed at Wilbur as district manager. He belonged to the American Legion and Masonic lodge, both groups attending the funeral, and he was active in all community events. Under his chairmanship the present war fund drive was completed. He is survived by his widow, at Wilbur; a brother, Harry Breed, Yakima, and a sister, Mrs Roy Batey, Spokane.” (Odessa Record: 11 Nov 1943)Burial not sure. 

 

Brown, Julia "Jackie"    “Wilbur.—Julia ‘Jackie’ Brown, 82, Wilbur, died March 14, 1990, at Odessa. She was born July 21, 1907, at Odessa to Tony and Mary (Tavares) Brown. She lived in the area all her life and was a housekeeper for various families. Survivors include four sisters, Lucy McMillin and Jean Fischer, both of Ephrata; Frances Perkins, Marlin; and a friend, Elmer Christensen, at home. She was preceded in death by two brothers (Tony Jr and Roy). Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, is in charge of arrangements.” (scrapbook obit)*

 

Clark:  “Cue C Clark.—A resident of Nine Mile, WA. A former resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by three sons, Harold A and Jim G Clark, both Nine Mile; Ronald B Clark, Pinehurst, Idaho; one daughter, Mrs Marie Jarvis, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs Della Hill, Tacoma, WA, Mrs Myrtle Johnston Jungnitson, Long Beach CA; 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, April 4 at 11 a.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA…” (Spokesman Review: 4-04-1966; cut off scrapbook obit; burial Wilbur, WA)

 

Corcoran, Daniel,  “When Wilbur City Marshal Frank Stookey went to the jail on Monday night to let a transient in for a requested night’s lodging he found another transient dead in one of the cell beds. The man dead came to Wilbur Friday night and asked to sleep in the jail. After buying a magazine he went to the cell with Mr Stookey. The marshal left the jail open that night, so the man might leave Saturday. Sunday he closed the outside door but did not go into the jail, believing the lodger had left town. The man dead seemed to be about 30 years of age. He was in bed, well covered, with no sign of a struggle. Death from natural causes was the verdict of Coroner Floyd J Underwood, Davenport. Papers found on the dead man revealed that he was Daniel Corcoran, 30, Spokane, a common laborer at the Grand Coulee dam four months, discharged April 14 because of frequent fainting spells caused by heart trouble. Funeral services were held at Wilbur, with the Rev F S Edes of the English Lutheran church officiating.” (Odessa Record: 4-23-1936)*

 

Covert:  “Mrs Joseph Covert,(Lille) 65, was buried at Wilbur on Tuesday afternoon. She was a first cousin of US Senator Homer T Bone. She and her husband came to the Big Bend in 1902, ranching near Wilbur. She is survived by her husband, their son and six daughters, also 25 grandchildren and one great grandchild.” (Odessa Record: 8-12-1937)

Darby:  “Margaret O Darby.—Her home, Mansfield, WA. Survived by two daughters, Mrs Lloyd Mitchell, Coulee City, WA; Mrs Ray Stevenson, San Leandro, CA; four brothers, Archie Harris, Wilbur, WA; Ray Harris, Wilbur, WA; Dan Harris, Chelan, WA; two sisters, Mrs Laurence Tanneberg, Coulee City, WA; Mrs Myrtle Godfrey, Seattle, WA; 3 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services Friday, Dec 30, at 11 a.m. from the Assembly of God Church, Coulee City, WA, Rev Donald Meier officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA. The Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 12-30-1966) *

Dissing: “Edith Valentine Dissing, 75, died Friday, Aug 19, 1994, in Odessa. She was a resident of the Odessa Convalescent Center. She was born Feb 14, 1919. She was baptized on March 14 of that year at the Dissing family home in Wilbur. Miss Dissing was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Mikkel Dissing, and a brother, Elman Dissing. She is survived by her guardian and friends, Laura and Patrick Estes and the staff of Odessa Memorial Hospital and the Odessa Convalescent Center. She had lived at the center for the past 11 years. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Aug 23, on the grounds of the center. The Rev Scott Jurgens officiated. Private interment was at Wilbur, with Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (scrapbook item: 1994)*

Draper:  “Maude O Draper.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, Wheatridge Grange, VFW Aux.  Survived by her husband, Maurice C Draper at the home; 2 sons, Robert L Draper and Eugene Draper, both of Wilbur; one brother, Melvin (Red) Kiner, Wilbur, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Edith Johnston, Greenacres, WA, Mrs Ruby Jonason, Mesa, AZ; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov 30, at 1:30 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, The Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 11-30-1970) * 

Draper:  “Maurice C Draper.—His home was Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur; a charter member Wheatridge Grange, and of the IOOF, Wilbur. Survived by two sons, Robert L and Eugene Draper, both of Wilbur; two brothers, Willis L Draper, Heyburn, Idaho; Ward Draper of Wilbur, WA; one sister, Mrs Mariam Bagley of Govan, WA; 8 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec 18 at 1 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Roger V Muisiner officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-20-1971)*

Draper:  “T B Draper.—A pioneer resident of Govan, WA. A member of the Wheatridge Grange. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur. Survived by one daughter, Mrs Mariam H Bagley, of Govan, WA; 3 sons, Maurice C Draper, of Wilbur, WA; William L Draper, Mansfield, WA; Ward Draper, Govan, WA; 8 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug 11 at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church in Wilbur. Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 8-10-1964)* 

Ennis:  “Clara W Ennis.—Passed away Davenport, WA nursing home. Her home, formerly W 1618 Nora, Spokane. Member of Rebekah Lodge. Survived by two sons, Richard Ennis, Wilbur, and William Ennis, in Minnesota; five grandchildren. Services Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. at the Wilbur, WA, Cemetery, Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-29-1974)*

Fisher:  “Cecil V Fisher, 72.—Passed away April 12, at the Prosser Hospital. A veteran of WW I, USN, Game Warden in Prosser, WA, for the last 11 years. Survived by his wife, Mary Fisher, at the home; 3 sons, Wayne Fisher, Wilbur, WA; Lyle Fisher, Milwaukie, OR; Dale Fisher, San Francisco, CA; 2 daughters, Mrs Margie Ozman, Hoquiam, WA; Mrs Marylynn Gooley, Tempe, AZ; 23 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; 6 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services Tuesday, 10 a.m. United Presbyterian Church, Prosser, WA. Burial services 4 p.m. Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, WA. The Benton Memorial Chapel, Prosser, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 4-12-1969)*

Fisher:  “Odessa M Fisher.—Her home Bremerton, WA. A member of the Christian Church. Survived by 2 sons, George T Fisher, Yakima, WA, Marion L Fisher, Bremerton, WA; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 8 at 1 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Roger Otis Kuhrt, officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge of funeral arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 3-09-1969)* 

Flohr, Michael  “The funeral of Michael Flohr, a resident of the Wilbur district since 1887, was held at the Wilbur Danish Lutheran church with the Rev Charles Milne, officiating. In the early days of this county Mr Flohr had served as marshal, deputy sheriff and constable.” (Odessa Record: 10-02-1925) “Order admitting the will of Michael Flohr, Wilbur, to probate and naming his brother, G A Flohr, as executor, has been signed.” (Odessa Record: 11-13-1925)*

Gardner, Wesley       1973

“Funeral services were held Dec 29 at the Creston Christian Church for Wesley J Gardner, who died in Davenport , Dec 26.  The Rev James F Farrell was the officiating clergyman. Interment was in the Wilbur Cemetery .  Seven grandsons, Jerry Lee Gardner of Espanola, Wally Gardner of Selah, Don Martin of Seattle, and Randy Hatten, Gale Gardner and Rod Gardner of Wilbur, served as pall bearers. Honorary pall bearers were Ben Johnson, Arthur Hatten, Gwen Traner, Tony Brown and Dellis Angstrom, all of Creston; Philip Dennison of Miles; and James Lane and Keith Kennedy of Wilbur. Gardner is survived by his wife, Essie, at the home; three sons, Ervin Gardner of Selah, Lester Gardner, Wilbur, and Larry Gardner, Creston; two daughters, Anecia Hatten, Creston, and Geraldine Martin, Kirkland; three brothers, Jack Gardner of Spokane, John Gardner and Phillip Gardner of Creston, and four sisters, Effie Iverson, of Colfax, Ruth Keefe, Spokane, Elsie Andrews, Loon Lake, and Maggie Huguenin of Chewelah, in addition to 15 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Gardner , born in 1893 was married in 1918 in Colville ; the couple first home at Addy, then moved to Inchelium and then to Creston where they have lived the past 33 years. He worked as a machinist for the original Lincoln Lumber Company and later for Boise-Cascade before retiring.” (Davenport Times: 1-10-1974)

Gollehon:  “Gerald Glenn Gollehon, Jr, passed away on May 28, 2007 in Wilbur, WA. He was 44.  Gerald is survived by his wife Erin and two children, Brett and Allison, at the home in Wilbur; his mother, Janice Herdrick of Wilbur; one sister, Geraldine Callahan and husband Ted of Colorado; one brother, James Gollehon and wife Ronda of Wilbur; grandfather, Dean Angstrom of Wilbur; and grandmother, Millie Wagner of Odessa. Other survivors include a special aunt, Edith Roloff of Odessa; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Loyd and Carol Stafford, and their three daughters, Cheryl Stafford, Shannon Radoll, and Angela Schultz, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was known as a loving father and husband. He was a Cub Scout Leader and a Captain for Alaska Airlines with over 18 years of service. A 1981 graduate of Creston High School, Gerald went on to graduate from Embry-Riddell Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. Upon graduation, he was retained as the youngest professor in the school’s history. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Wilbur Lutheran Church with Pastor Holly Gunby officiating. Strate Funeral Home of Wilbur is caring for the family.” (The Wilbur Register: May 31, 2007)

Green, Viola                    2-21-1974

“Viola W Green, the daughter of Peter and Kirsten Miller, was born at Winona , MN , May 15, 1902. She passed away at Seattle , Feb 10, 1974. She lived most of her life in Wilbur, and for the past 19 years had resided in Seattle . She worked for Northwest Hospital in Seattle , and in 1971 she was honored by being named Employee of the Year in that institution. For this honor she received a cash award, also and donated this to The Tumor Clinic at Swedish Hospital .  Mrs Green was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church . She is survived by her husband Ralph A Green at the home in Seattle; two sons, George W Green, Wilbur; Gordon W Green, Seattle; one daughter, Mrs Leo (Gloria) Klein, Seattle; five brothers, Adolph Miller, Reardan; Etlar Miller, Brownsville, Texas; Victor Miller, Lewiston, Idaho; Otto Miller, Spokane; Folmar Miller, Wilbur; one sister, Mrs Flora W Jones, Seattle; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb 14, at 11 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church , Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Pall bearers were: Kevin and Terry Green, Russell Doane, R James Harris, Robert Bauer, and Richard Miller. Burial was in the Wilbur Cemetery . The Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 2-21-1974; photo in original)*

 

Haden:  “David H Haden.—A resident of Wilbur, WA. A member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church and the IOOF of Wilbur, WA. Survived by his wife, Tillie Haden, at the home; one daughter, Mrs Helen Bahr, Wilbur, WA; 2 grandsons, Daryl and Robert Bahr, both of Wilbur; 2 great grandchildren; 4 stepchildren; Russel Doane, Wilbur, WA; Bruce Doane, Pasco, WA; Mrs Joyce Cadigan, Yakima, WA; Mrs Carol Eckhart, Porthill, ID; 9 step-grandchildren; one brother, George Haden, Wilbur; 6 sisters, Mrs Addie Stambaugh, Mrs Ella Harris, both of Wilbur; Mrs Martha Green, Mrs Nettie Wachter, Mrs Mamie Mason, Mrs Leah Storm, all of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2 p.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor Ralph Fischer officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery.” (Spokesman Review: 6-08-1967, scrapbook item)

 

Haden, H. E. “H E Haden, 77, Wilbur, who served Lincoln County two terms as commissioner, died Tuesday.  He was born in Pennsylvania, moved to Nebraska when a young man and, farming there 20 years before coming to the Big Bend and locating near Wilbur, in 1898. He retired form active farming 22 years ago, making his home there. He leaves two brothers and two sisters, Tim Haden, Everett; Wiley Haden,Wilbur; Mrs J T Stonerook, Wilbur; and Mrs Ray Bean, Chewelah; nine children, Thomas Haden, Lynden, WA; Dave Haden, Mrs John Bauer, Mrs Mose Green, Mrs William Wachter, Mrs Frank Mason, Mrs Archer Harris, George Haden, all of Wilbur; 19 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife died in 1928.” (Odessa Record: 6-25-1936)

 

Hankel:  “Albert C Hankel.—Resident of Grand Coulee, WA. Survived by his wife, Mamie Hankel, at the home; one son, one daughter, 3 brothers, Bernard H Hankel, Kellogg, ID; Glenn Hankel, White City, OR; Frank Hankel, Codahy, CA; 3 sisters, Mrs Marie Powell, Usk, WA; Mrs Melvine Ludwig, Almira, WA; Mrs Tressa Shoulders, Ellensburg, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, Aug 23, at 1 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA. Pastor C E Dvrud officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery, Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated scrapbook item)

 

Harms:  “Clinton R Harmes (sic).—A resident of Wilbur, WA. A 1968 graduate of Eastern Washington State College. Survived by his parents, Mr and Mrs Harris Harmes, (sic) Wilbur, WA; one brother, Larry Harmes (sic), US Army at Fort Knox; 2 sisters, Miss Cheryl Harms, Moses Lake, WA and Mrs Linda Hipner, El Paso, Texas; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb 28, 1 p.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church. Pastor Daniel Lee, Boline, and Pastor William Bash officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robinson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated scrapbook; edit: born 1943; died 1969 per tombstone)

 

Harris, Ella B                   1-02-1974

“Funeral services were held Monday, Dec 30, for Ella Blanche Harris who died in Davenport Dec 27. The rites were held in the Community Presbyterian Church with Rev J Malcolm McCallum officiating. Burial was in the Wilbur Cemetery and the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur made all arrangements.  Mrs Harris born Sept 11, 1895, was a member of the Presbyterian Church, the Tuscan Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge and the Civic Improvement Club. Surviving are her husband, Archie Harris; a grandson, Tom Harris, Spokane ; a brother, George Haden, Wilbur; three sisters, Addie Stambaugh, Davenport , Mrs Martha Green and Mrs Mamie Mason, both of Spokane , numerous nieces and nephews.  Vocal music during the funeral was provided by Mrs Elaine Burton and Mrs Jan Goodman, accompanied by Mrs Ruth Aubertin on the organ. Pall bearers were Ingar Johnson, Frank Kramer, Ray Anderson, Lloyd Wyborney, W Krause and Jack Groom.” (Wilbur Register: 1-02-1974)*A resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by her husband, Archie Harris, at the home; one grandson, Tom Harris, Spokane; one brother, George Haden, Wilbur; 3 sisters, Mrs Addie Stambaugh, Davenport; Mrs Martha Green, and Mrs Mamie Mason, both Spokane.  She was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur and Tuscan Chapter OES, Rebecca Lodge, and Wilbur Civic Club. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec 30 at 11 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church in Wilbur, with the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-29-1974)

 

Harris, Ray James            2009

“Ray James Harris, Age 91.  R James Harris was born on Feb 20, 1918 in Govan , WA to Ray and Alice (Gunn) Harris. He grew up in Govan attending school there before moving to Wilbur and graduating from Wilbur High School . After graduation and working around Wilbur for a while Jim joined the US Army in 1942 where he served as a Medical Tech. While in the military he married Margaret Sherwood on Jan 17, 1943 in Wilbur , WA . After being discharged from the military in 1946 they returned to Wilbur where Jim worked at the service station for a few years before purchasing the station himself. Jim owned and operated the Chevron gas station for several years before retiring in the early 1980s. After retiring, he continued to live in Wilbur until his death on April 17, 2009 in Grand Coulee , WA . Jim is survived by three children: Suzanne Krumsick of Boise , ID ; Dr Jim and Connie Harris, DDS of Wilbur, WA, and Troy Harris of Medical Lake, WA.  Jim also has five grandchildren and four great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Jim is preceded in death by his wife Margaret in 2005, daughter Ginny Harris in 2006 and twin sister Ruth Harris in 2007 and a brother Bob Harris in 1972. Jim is a member of the Wilbur Presbyterian Church, Masonic Lodge and the Shriners, Wilbur VFW, Wilbur Golf and CC and was a charter member of the Wilbur Lions Club. Jim was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping and golfing but spending time with his family gave him the most joy for they were the love of his life. A Celebration of Life and Military Graveside Inurnment Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11 a.m. at the Wilbur Cemetery , Wilbur , WA with Pastor Heather Jepsen officiating. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur , WA , is caring for the family.” (Spokesman Review-submitted)

 

Haverstick:  “Lela B Haverstick.—Lincoln, WA. Survived by her husband, Charles Haverstick, at the home. Three sons, Myrtel C Bowman, Roman, MT; Stanley R Bowman and John A Bowman, both Green Bank, WA; two daughters, Melva Simema, Green Bank, WA; and Fern A Tucker, Everett, WA; one brother, Richard E Robertson, Dalles Port, WA; two sisters, Mrs Luella Portch, Davenport, WA; and Mrs Nugent, Dalles Port, WA; 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug 9, 11 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA; the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 8-12-1975)

 

Hersey:  “Ida F Hersey.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Christian Church & Lotus Rebecca Lodge, Wilbur, WA. Survived by one son, James A Hersey, Wilbur, WA; 3 daughters, Mrs Elizabeth Martin, Spokane, Mrs Helen Blakesley, Federal Way, WA; Mrs Donna Sullivan, Davenport, WA; 2 brothers, W J Elledge, Boise, ID; J I Elledge, Nampa, ID; 2 sisters, Mrs Grace Bailey, Weiser, Idaho; Mrs May Nyhart, Ontario, Oregon; 14 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 6, 11 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor William Bash officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 7-04-1970)

 

Hopkins:  “Katie Hopkins.—Graveside services at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug 7, Wilbur Cemetery, Wilbur, WA. Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Her home, Spokane, WA. Survived by a son, Ralph Hopkins, Valencia, CA; sister-in-law of Mrs Myrtle Jasper, Spokane, WA. Thornhill-Geraghty Funeral Home, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated 1966 scrapbook) 

 

Hose:  “Mary Ellen Hose.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church and Tuscan Chapter OES. Survived by one son, Berdell Hose, Portland, OR; one daughter, Mrs Hazel Novotney, Wilbur, WA; 4 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 20, at 2 p.m., from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 4-10-1973)

Howell, Emma M              8-15-1974

“Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug 14, for Emma Martha Howell from the Community Presbyterian Church in Wilbur.  The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiated and Mrs Georgia Underdahl, accompanied by Mrs Geraldine Stephenson at he organ, sang ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ and ‘In The Garden’.  Pall bearers were Keith Kennedy, Harry Paulsen, Aksel Petersen, Ross McMillan, Kenneth Kennedy and Wilbur West. Burial was in the Wilbur Cemetery and the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements.  Mrs Howell was born Dec 25, 1887, in Wisconsin , and died in Spokane August 10. Mr and Mrs Howell were prominent wheat farmers in the Wilbur area for 40 years. Following her husband’s death, Mrs Howell was personnel supervisor at the Edgecliff Sanitarium in Spokane until she retired 10 years ago. She was a member of the Daughters of the Nile , the Presbyterian Church, Wilbur Civic Improvement Club and for years was soloist in the choir of the Wilbur Church. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death and she is survived by her son, Kevil Howell, Spokane , plus nieces and nephews.” (Wilbur Register: 8-15-1974)*Howell:  “Emma M Howell.—Passed away in a local nursing home, Aug 10, 1974. Her home, Rt. 4, Spokane; formerly of Wilbur, WA. Survived by one son, Kevil V Howell, Espanola, WA, numerous nieces and nephews. Member of the Daughters of the Nile, Spokane; Wilbur Civic Club, and the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. She was a retired personnel supervisor at Edgecliff Sanitarium. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, Aug 14, 1974 at 11 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA, the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 8-14-1974)

 

Howell, Mr                  2-28-1908

“Mrs M O Howell and two children left the Great Northern train at Harrington, Tuesday morning, and took the Harrington stage to Davenport , whence she returned to her home at Wilbur. Mrs Howell lost her husband, by death, last week.” (Citizen: 2-28-1908; edit: Wilbur Cemetery shows a listing for Milton O Howell, b. 9-26-1865; d. 2-15-1908) 

 

  Hume, George                      5-29-1975

“A sudden illness and head injuries suffered in a fall were blames for the death of George Hume last Thursday in a Spokane hospital. Mr Hume was stricken while visiting friends at the state highway garage Wednesday and was rushed by Wilbur ambulance to the hospital. Funeral services were held Tuesday of this week from the Wilbur Lutheran Church with Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Frank Hanson sang ‘Our Father Has A Light In His Window’ and ‘Rock of Ages’, accompanied by Mrs Roy Sassman at the organ. Pall bearers were Cliff Wyborney, James Novotney, Burton Finch, Robert Luiten, Dale Duvall and Lyle Buchanan. Interment was in the Wilbur Cemetery and the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements. Born Nov 30, 1906, Mr Hume received his education at the Miles and Davenport schools. He was united in marriage to Mildred Williams in 1935 while he was serving in the Second Corps of the US Army. He was discharged in 1936 and the family moved to Wilbur in 1945 from Creston and he has resided here since. Mrs Hume died in 1957 and in 1959 he was united in marriage to Ellen Foley Angstrom. Mr Hume worked for many years with the State Dept of Highways and at the time of his retirement was foreman of the Wilbur shop. He was a member of the Trinity and Wilbur Lutheran Churches and was active in the Wilbur Senior Citizens Center , serving his second term as president of the organization at the time of his death.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Mildred, a sister and by three brothers. Surviving are his wife Ellen at the home, two daughters, Mrs Darlene Portch of Wilbur and Mrs Marla Schreiber, Richland; a step-daughter, Mrs Irene Bonner, Spokane; a brother, John Hume, Deming; two sisters, Mrs Alice Owen of Bellingham and Mrs Josie Little, Creston; 9 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.” (Wilbur Register: 5-29-1975)*Hume:  “George Hume.—A resident of Wilbur, WA. He was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church; the president of the Wilbur Senior Citizens; a retired foreman of the Washington Highway Dept.  He is survived by his wife, Ellen C Hume, at the home; 2 daughters, Mrs Jerry (Maria) Schreiber, Richland, WA; Mrs Dan (Darlene) Portch, Wilbur, WA; 1 step-daughter, Mrs Irene Bonner, Spokane, WA; one brother, John Hume, Deming, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Alice Owen, Bellingham, WA; Mrs Josie Little, Creston, WA; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 27, at 2 p.m. form the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Interment will be at the Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-26-1975)

 

Hulbert, Wm Henry        5-07-1909

“William Henry Hulbert of Wilbur died April 25th. He was 40 years of age and hemorrhage of the brain was the cause of death.” (Citizen: 5-07-1909)

 

Jansen:  “Ben G Jansen.—Coulee City, WA. Funeral services will be Monday, Sept 25 at 2 p.m. in the Coulee City Presbyterian Church, Rev Sidney Sowers officiating. Interment in Wilbur Cemetery. Those who wish to pay their respects may call at the Church Monday prior to the Funeral hour. Munselle-Rhodes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, Milton-Freewater, Oregon.” (Spokesman Review: 9-24-1972)

 

Johnson:  “Bessie Johnson, 99 yrs old.—Her home, Almira, WA. Survived by 3 sons, Arthur Johnson, Seattle, WA; Chester Johnson, Spokane; Emil Johnson, Almira; 2 daughters, Mrs Clara Rosenberg, Mrs Esther Tolonen, both Almira; one nephew, Theodore Larson, in IL; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. Member of Lutheran Church. Funeral services Thursday, Mar 27, 1 p.m. form Our Savior Lutheran Church, Almira, WA, Pastor C A Dyrud officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated scrapbook)

 

Johnson, Laura B            5-29-1975

“Funeral services for Laura B Johnson, daughter of the late Dr Lafayette and Matilda Lewis of Wilbur, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Wilbur Cemetery with Dr Malcolm McCallum officiating. Mrs Johnson died in a Spokane nursing home May 25. She had celebrated her 89th birthday on May 6. At the age of 55 Mrs Johnson received her Licensed Practical Nurse license and retired from this profession at the age of 75. She is survived by a daughter, 7 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur was in charge of services.” (Wilbur Register: 5-29-1975)*

 

Johnson, LeRoy               8-08-1974

“LeRoy Johnson died Monday at his ranch home north of Wilbur. He was 73 years of age.  Services will be held in the Wilbur Lutheran Church tomorrow, Friday, at 10 a.m. with Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Burial will be in the Wilbur Cemetery . The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur is in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 8-08-1974)“LeRoy Melvin Johnson was born June 20, 1901 on the farm six miles north of Wilbur on the Keller highway where he resided until his death on August 5. He was the son of Marie and John Johnson and he attended the Larrick and Wilbur schools. LeRoy was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church , a charter member of the board of directors of the REA in Davenport , a member of the Wilbur Grange and a past director of Graingrowers Warehouse Company.  He married Myrtle Wassum on Oct 17, 1938, in Olympia and they were engaged in farming until their retirement in 1964. LeRoy did not know a stranger, had a pleasant disposition and a contagious laugh. Young people sought his company. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle L, at the home; a twin brother, Raymond Johnson of Wilbur; a brother, Howard Johnson of Seattle , and one sister, Mrs Ruth Halverson of Spokane ; many other relatives and friends.  Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 9, at 10 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church , the Rev Albert Gerstmann officiating. Interment was in the Wilbur Cemetery . Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.  Pall bearers were Eddie and Jim Johnson, Caryll and Robert Bahr and Craig and Gale Rettkowski. Friends attending from out of town were from Seattle , Spokane , Newman Lake , Almira, Creston, Davenport , Waterville , Grand Coulee, Mansfield , Prescott , Edwall, Chewelah, Pasco and Dishman.” (Wilbur Register: 8-15-1974)*

 

Jurgensen:  “Aage Jurgensen.—A resident of Wilbur, WA. A member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church. Survived by 3 sons, George H Jurgensen, Coulee Dam, WA; Donald Jurgensen, Seattle, WA; and Ronald Jurgensen, Wilbur; 3 daughters, Mrs Raymond (Dorothea) Johnson; Mrs Carl (Florence) Hansen, both of Wilbur and Mrs Milton (Loma) Seavey, Tacoma, WA; 18 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Thursday, Jan 18 at 11 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor William Bash officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.”  (Spokesman Review: 1-18-1969)

Kallenberger, Christine M  “Christine M Kallenberger, 77, a longtime area resident, passed away on Thursday, May 22, at the Lincoln Hospital in Davenport. Christine was born Jan 3, 1909 at Warden and attended schools there. On Jan 5, 1941 she married Otto Kallenberger at Marlin.  They lived in Creston from 1948 until 1953 where they owned and operated the Shamrock Café.  She has lived in the area all her life and was a member of the Community Presbyterian Church at Wilbur. She worked at Ma’s Café at Wilbur for many years.  Mrs Kallenberger is survived by two daughters, JoAnn Portch of Wilbur and Janice Brown of Harrison, TN; four sisters, Ella Pflugrath of Spokane, Esther Grogan of Cheney, Ruth Morris of Spokane and Pauline Tschritter of Warden; 5 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto, and one brother.  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday from the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, Rev Dan Grether officiating. Concluding services were in the Wilbur Cemetery. Casket bearers were Leo Zimbelman, Eugene Schorzman, Larry Miller, Sam Miller, Darrell Stelzer and Melvin Zimbelman.  Music was provided by Elaine Burton, Jan Goodman and Martha Sassman. The Scharback Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (scrapbook item: Christina Margaret Knecht Kallenberger died in May 1986.)

Kallenberg, Otto  “Otto Phillip Kallenberger passed away April 17, at Davenport, his home was in Wilbur. He was born in Gold Butte, Montana on Jan 30, 1900 and came to Washington State with his parents, Jacob and Eva Kallenberger in 1907, to farm north of Marlin.  After his parents retired Otto farmed the home place until he moved to the Wilbur area. He is survived by his wife, Christine, at Wilbur; two daughters, Joann Portch, Wilbur and Janice Brown of Chattanooga, Tennessee; five grandchildren; three brothers, Henry Kallenberger of Marlin; Oscar Kallenberger of Milton-Freewater, Oregon; and Raymond Kallenberger of Box Elder, Montana; four sisters, Emma Zimbelman, Odessa; Ida Schorzman, Marlin; Esther Fink, Moses Lake, and Clara Cox, of Portland, Oregon. He was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Kallenberger and a sister Nettie Pfeifer. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Wilbur, April 19, with Rev J Malcolm McCallum officiating. Burial was at the Wilbur Cemetery. Casket bearers were nephews, Howard Pfeifer, Dale Pfeifer, Melvin Zimbelman, Marlin; Leo Zimbelman, Almira; Eugene Schorzman, Odessa and Ken Kallenberger, Royal City.” (Odessa Record: 4-24-1980)

Kruger:  “Edward C Kruger.—Resident of Spokane, WA. A member of the Lutheran Church. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services Wednesday, June 25, at 3 p.m. at the Wilbur, WA, Cemetery, Pastor C E Dvrud officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-25-1969)

Kunz, George F Jr             8-08-1974

“Kunz Rites in Catholic Church. Funeral Mass for George Francis Kunz, Jr, who died Monday in the Lincoln Hospital, Davenport, will be held today (Thursday). Father Bernard Oostermann will officiate at the 10 a.m. rites in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur. Interment will follow in the Wilbur Cemetery . The Robertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 8-08-1974)“George Francis Kunz, Jr, was born at Charlestown , Iowa , Aug 24, 1897. He died at Davenport August 5. Mr Kunz came to this area as a very young child and lived north of Creston where he operated a wheat farm and lived most of his life. He moved to Wilbur and resided here for the past seven months.  Mr Kunz was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur and was a Veteran of WW I.  He is survived by his wife Cecelia, at the home in Wilbur; three sons, Randal Kunz, Spokane, David A Kunz, Yuma, AZ, and George F Kunz, Creston; two daughters, Mrs Julie Ring, Wilbur, and Diane Kunz, Spokane; five sisters, Mrs Alice Copenhaver, Conrad, MT, Sister Mary Alice, Portland, OR, Mrs Arthur Rettkowski, Reardan, Mrs Agnes Wylie, and Sister Mary Roberta, both Portland, OR; 8 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was said Wednesday, Aug 7, at 7:30 p.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur and funeral mass was Thursday, Aug 8 at 10 a.m., also from Sacred Heart Church , Father Bernard Oosterman officiated. Pall bearers were Larry Kunz, John Rosman, Eddie Johnson, Loren Bodeau, Henry Diedesch, and Rex Wyborney. Burial was in the Wilbur Cemetery . The Robert Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 8-15-1974)*

 

Kunz, Mary                       2-07-1976

“Mary Kunz.—Her home, Wilbur , WA . Member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Sherman Cemetery Club, Wilbur Civic Club, Wilbur Senior Citizens, 50-year Grange member, charter member of Potlatch Grange.  Survived by three sons: Roy J Kunz, Okanogan , WA ; Gordon G Kunz; Frank A Kunz, both of Wilbur , WA . Two daughters: Mrs Esther Wyborney, Wilbur , WA ; Mrs Hazel M Wall, Spokane . Two sisters: Mrs Ida Brock, Spokane ; Mrs Stella Mearns, Wilbur , WA . 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, Feb 7, 1976 at 3 p.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church , Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Burial Wilbur , WA , Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur , WA , in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 2-07-01976)

 

Ladwig, Elmer                1-29-1969

“Elmer Ladwig.—His home, Wilbur , WA . A member of the Christian Church, the AFL Woodworkers Union. Survived by his wife, Anna I Ladwig, at the home; 10 sons, Clarence Ladwig, Yakima; Wilfred Ladwig, Spokane; Bruce Ladwig, Baker, OR; Harold Ladwig, East Port, Idaho; Marion Ladwig, Pullman, WA; Kenneth Ladwig, Centralia, IL; Allen Ladwig, Columbus, GA; Gary Ladwig, Spokane; Rodney Ladwig, Davenport, WA; Vernon Ladwig, Wilbur, WA; four daughters, Mrs Louise Barr, Spokane; Mrs Shirley Pooley, Seattle, WA; Mrs Sharon Groh, Almira, WA; Mrs Marlene Lupfer, Deer Park, WA; 30 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 17, 2 p.m., Wilbur Lutheran Church , Pastor William Bash officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery .” (Spokesman Review: 1-29-1969)*

 

Ladwig, Millie W            4-01-1964

“Millie W Ladwig.—Funeral 1:30 p.m. Wed, April 1 from St Paul ’s Lutheran Church , Wilbur , WA . Rev Ralph Fisher officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery . The Thornhill-Geraghty Funeral Home, N 1322 Monroe St. Her home E 707 Mission. Survived by one son, Melvin Ladwig; 1 granddaughter, Connie Ladwig; 3 grandsons, Don, Fred and Sidney Ladwig, all of Spokane; 3 brothers, August Wilkin, Almira, WA; Wm J Wilkin, Los Angeles, CA; Albert Wilken, Spokane, WA; 6 sisters, Mrs Leona Strickert, Coulee Dam, WA; Mrs Mary Hampof, Glendale, CA; Mrs H G Schuster of Wilbur, WA; Mrs Alvena Conner of Colville, WA; Mrs J E Campbell of Poway, CA; Mrs Carl Flugel of Chewelah, WA; several nieces and nephews. A member of St Paul ’s Lutheran Church and the Rebekah Lodge of Wilbur, WA. A resident of the Inland Empire 65 years.” (Spokesman Review: 4-01-1964)*

 

Lane , Frances                  3-27-1930

“ Mrs Frances Lane , who years ago was the proprietor of a hotel here, recently passed away in Umatilla, Oregon . Her body was brought from that place Saturday and placed in the family plot in the Wilbur Cemetery .” (Reardan Gazette: 3-27-1930)

 

Lauritzen:  “Jennie M Lauritzen.—An 82 year resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by 2 brothers, Alfred B Jansen, Wilbur, WA; Sigward T Hansen, Pasco, WA; 3 sisters, Mrs Earl Genzberger, Butte, MT; Mrs Helga Bossler and Miss Thyra Hansen, both Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, WA, Tuscan Chapter OES for the past 60 years, a member of the Wilbur Civic Club. Funeral services Saturday, Jan 20 at 2 p.m. form the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Burial Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-20-1973) 

Lauritzen:  “Victor A Lauritzen.—His home, Wilbur, WA. Survived by his wife Jennie M Lauritzen, at the home; one sister, Mrs Wilhelmina Hansen, Riverview Terrace, Spokane; nieces and nephews. A 60-year member of Tuscan Lodge No. 81, F & AM. A member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. form the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. Rev Kenneth J Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery with Masonic rites officiating at the graveside. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: undated scrapbook item)

 

Llewellyn:  “James H Llewellyn.—His home Wilbur, WA. A member of the IOOF Lodge, Tuscan Lodge No. 81, F & AM, Tuscan Chapter OES, Elkster Shrine, Member of the Big Bend Historical Society and Wilbur Lutheran Church. Survived by his wife, Mary E Llewellyn, at the home; 5 sons, J Mason Llewellyn, Ralph Llewellyn, both Wilbur, WA; Burton Llewellyn, Squire, Seattle; Wallace DeBorg, Pasco, WA; James Christiansen, Spokane; one daughter, Mrs Joy Llewellyn Rux, Wilbur, WA; 17 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 7-19-1973)

  

Menke:  “Clara M Menke.—Her home Wilbur, WA. Member of Wilbur Lutheran Church. Survived by one son, Leonard Menke in Alaska; four daughters, Mrs Gertrude Bergau, Wilbur, WA; Mrs Betty Lou Ehrenberg, Seattle; Mrs Alice Krause, Spokane; Mrs Esther Warren in CA; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 2 nieces. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept 15 at 2 p.m. from the Wilbur Lutheran Church, Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 9-14-1972)

 

Miller, Ben                    1-02-1974

“Ben Miller, retired farmer who had made his home in Wilbur for a number of years, died Monday evening in the Davenport Hospital . Funeral services for Mr Miller will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. in the Wilbur Lutheran Church . Burial in the Wilbur Cemetery will follow.” (Wilbur Register: 1-02-1974)*

 

Miller:  “Etta Leona Miller, daughter of pioneer Lincoln County residents John H and Ida E Jump, passed away at Davenport on Jan 30.  Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 3, from the Reardan Presbyterian Church with Rev Stephen Kleiwer and Rev Harold E Parrish officiating. The burial service was Friday afternoon in the Wilbur Cemetery and the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur handled the arrangements. Pallbearers were grandsons and the Eastern Star rite by the Starlite Chapter No. 90 was part of the funeral service.  Mrs Miller was born north of Creston on Sept 19, 1895. A lifetime resident of the area, she had made her home in Reardan for the past 22 years. She was a member of Starlite Chapter No. 90, OES, Chewelah Chapter No. 101, OES, Three Link Rebekah Lodge of Reardan, the Reardan Garden Club, The Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs and the Addy Grange. She married Adolph Miller in 1918 and he survives at the home in Reardan. Also surviving are three sons: Stanley Miller, Chewelah; Vernon Miller DVM, Davenport, and Donivan Miller, Harrington; two daughters: Mrs Jean Angstrom and Mrs Joyce Bauer, Wilbur; a brother, Ray Jump, Everett; five sisters, including Margaret Andersen of Wilbur and Ida Mae Portugue, Republic; 19 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Wilbur Register: 2-09-1978) *

“Funeral Pending.  Etta Miller, wife of Adolph Miller of Reardan, passed away at Davenport January 30. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur.” (Wilbur Register: 2-02-1978) 

 

Monson, Harvey T             1-29-1969

“Harvey T A Monson.—His home was Almira , WA . A member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira. A charter member of Wheatridge Grange, the IOOF, Knights of Pythias. Survived by one son, Edwin G Ladwig, Almira , WA ; 3 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, Jan 25, at 1 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira , WA . Pastor C E Ovrud officiating. Interment Wilbur , WA , Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur , WA , in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 1-29-1969)*His home was Almira, WA. A member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira. A charter member of Wheatridge Grange, the IOOF, Knights of Pythias. Survived by one son, Edwin G Ladwig, Almira, WA; 3 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Saturday, Jan 25 at 1 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA. Pastor C E Dvrud officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review:  1-24-1969)

 

Novotney, Hazel F.  “Hazel F Novotney, 81, passed away Oct 4, 1996, at Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. Her home was in Wilbur. Hazel was born Nov 6, 1914, in Krupp, (now Marlin), Washington, to Edward and Mary Ellen (Hanley) Hose. She began school in Krupp and later attended school for a short time in Spokane before her family moved to Wilbur when she was 12.  She graduated from Wilbur High School in 1934. After school, she took two years of nurses’ training at St Luke’s Hospital in Spokane. She married Melvin J Novotney on June 11, 1936, in Wenatchee. They moved to Keller Ferry where Mel was the pilot on the ferry for many years. Later, Hazel worked at Novotney’s IGA for about 15 years before retiring in 1979.  She was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church and the Auxiliary to VFW Post #6268. She enjoyed bridge, bowling, knitting and cooking for family and friends.  She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Melvin Novotney, Sr, at the home in Wilbur; three sons and their wives, Melvin Berdell Novotney and his wife Colleen of Wilbur; Edward James Novotney and Bunny of Keller; and Gaylord Ross Novotney and Sharon of Arlington, WA; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and a brother Berdell Hose and his wife Dora of Beaverton, Oregon. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct 7, at 11 a.m. at the Wilbur Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Nelson and Intern Pastor Corey Fuhrman officiating. Interment followed at the Wilbur Cemetery, with Strate Funeral Home in charge.” (scrapbook obit: undated; d. 10-04-1996)*

 

Nutt:  “Donivan E Nutt.—Lifetime resident of Coulee City, WA, died in Spokane, Nov 29, 1974. A Navy veteran of WW II; a member of the VFW. Survived by his wife, Margaret O Nutt, at the home; one son, Denny M Nutt, Coulee City; 4 sisters, Mrs Mary Lavin, Coulee City; Mrs Viola Pierpoint, Moses Lake, WA; Mrs Thelma Webley, Marcus, WA; Mrs Bonnie Wall, Seattle; one granddaughter; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held Monday, Dec 2, at 11 a.m. in the Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Coulee City Veterans of Foreign Wars officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-01-1974)

 

Partenheimer:  “Mary A Partenheimer.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs James (Jean) Rettkowski, Wilbur, WA; two grandsons, Barry C Rettkowski, Portland, OR and Davis J Rettkowski, Spokane, WA. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA; Chicago Chapter, National Society DAR, NSUS Daughters of 1812, NS of New England Woman, NS Daughters of American Colonists, NS Daughters of Founders and Patreitos, Society of Mayflower Descendants. Gov. Wm Bradford Compact, NS Woman Descendents of Ancient and Honorable Artillery Co. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA with the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 3-15-1975)

 

Payne, G F:  “The funeral of C F Payne, age 51, who for years farmed between Odessa and Wilbur, was held at the Wilbur Community church last Thursday, the Rev Scott Wallace officiating. Mr Payne was killed while skidding logs at Ferry, WA, Feb 4th. While he was attempting to separate two logs that had lodged on an incline, he was caught under one of them and crushed, his death being instant.  He came to Washington in 1903 and farmed in this county until 1924 when he moved to the Hartline district in Grant County.  He is survived by eight children, four sons and four daughters.” (Odessa Record: 2-18-1927)

Payne, Mrs G F (Meldora),1920,  "Mrs G F Payne, wife of a prominent wheat grower residing between Odessa and Wilbur, died of pneumonia following influenza Sunday afternoon after an illness of 15 days. Mrs Payne leaves besides her husband, eight children between the ages of three and twenty years, to mourn her loss. Funeral services have not yet been held, the body being held for the arrival of relatives from distant parts." (Odessa Record: 2-20-1920)

Pierson:  “Hattie G Pierson.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Community Presbyterian Church of Wilbur, WA. Survived by one son, Lawrence Hill. Two grandsons, Jim and Bruce Hill, also one granddaughter, Joan Hill, all of Wilbur. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 1975, at 10 a.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. Pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 8-04-1975)

Price, Sam L             est. 5-31-1929

“J McPherson, G Thompson and E H Oswalt have been appointed appraisers of the estate of Sam L Price, deceased.” (Citizen: 5-31-1929; burial at Wilbur Cemetery)

Reichmann:  “Pamela Jo Riechmann.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church; a student at Wilbur Grade School. Survived by her parents, Mr and Mrs Marvin E Reichmann, Wilbur, WA; 3 brothers, Paul, Terry, Tim; one sister, Peggy, all at the home; her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Ray McMillan, and Mr and Mrs Ward Draper, all of Wilbur, numerous aunts and uncles. Rosary Monday, Jan 26, at 8 p.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur. Funeral Mass Tuesday, Jan 27, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Wilbur. Father Ronald Schenk officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-20-1970) NL

Reister:  “Funeral services were held on Thursday, June 18, 1981 for Elizabeth Reister, who passed away at Odessa Memorial Hospital on June 15, 1981. Pastor Malcom McCallum of Spirit Lake, Idaho and Pastor Robert Shofner of Odessa officiated at the 2 p.m. services held at the Community Presbyterian Church in Wilbur, WA.  Mrs Reister had been a resident of the Wilbur community for the past 40 years. She had moved from her home in Wilbur to the Odessa Convalescent Center in August of 1980. She had been in failing health since she had fallen and broken her hip in April.  Elizabeth W Reister was born in St Louis, MO on Dec 30, 1896, the daughter of Wilhelm and Charlotte Bockhouse. She was married to Ora Leonard Reister in December of 1919, at Tacoma, WA. To this union five children were born. The family moved to Wilbur in 1940, from the Jerome area. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 6268, Wilbur; a former post mistress at Jerome, WA; and she worked for many years as a clerk of the Foley Variety Store (now Davis Variety) in Wilbur. She was also an active member of the Wilbur Senior Citizens.  Survivors include two sons, Howard W Reister of Odessa, and Raymond C Reister of Wilbur; three daughters, Mildred Wagner of Sunnyside; Edith Roloff of Quincy; and Irene Kennedy of Wilbur; two sisters, Minnie Sphyler of Colville, WA and Frieda McDonald of Kettle Falls, WA; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, O L Reister in 1963; three brothers; one sister; one grandson, Randy Kennedy, and one granddaughter, Carolyn Angstrom. Providing special music for the services were Faith McCallum on the organ and Jan Goodman and Geraldine Gollehon, who sang ‘In The Garden’ and ‘Amazing Grace.’  Geraldine is a great granddaughter of Mrs Reister. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Doug Kennedy, Bruce Moeller, Ray Roloff, Ron Cato, Larry Roloff, Jim Deahl, Gerald Gollehon and Gerald Gollehon, Jr.  Interment was in the Wilbur Cemetery with the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 6-25-1981)   

Ring, Harold E                  10-06-1977

“Harold E Ring passed away Friday, Sept 30, at Idaho Falls , Idaho , a victim of cardiac arrest. Mr Ring was born Jan 18, 1917, at Wilbur and remained there until his graduation from Wilbur High School . He operated a cattle and wheat ranch at Keller for several years and was also a contractor in rodeo stock. He was a member of the Grange and the RCA. For the past several years, he had been working in construction at Idaho Falls , Idaho . Mr Ring is survived by his wife, June; his two sons Harold (Mike) Ring of Toppenish, and Robert R Ring of McMinnville, Oregon; his three daughters, Sharon K Kintschi of Edwall, Judith K Hughes of Creston, and Connie Forkner of Spokane; his two sisters Alma Whipple of Sprague, and Edna Gubser of Spokane; thirteen grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm. at the Wilbur Cemetery, today (Thursday), Sept 6, with Bishop Kent Peterson of Latter Day Saints Church officiating. Pall bearers will be Robert Pickerel, James Mearns, Deb Copenhaver, William Krause, Tom Kunz and Fred Haydon. The Robertson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 10-06-1977)* 

 

Rinker, Caledonia  “An order admitting the will of Mrs Caledonia Rinker, Wilbur, to probate and naming her son, Valley Rinker, as executrix, has been signed. The estate consists of residence property in Wilbur.” (Edit: original used spelling of Ringer for Mrs Rinker; Odessa Record: 12-13-1935)  “A petition for probate of the will of Mrs Caledonia Rinker, Wilbur pioneer, who died April 14, 1932, and the naming of her son, Valley Rinker, executor, was filed. The estate consists of residence property at Wilbur.” (Odessa Record: 11-15-1935)*

Rosenberg:  “Service for Clara Louise Rosenberg, 95, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Almira, WA, where she was a member. Burial will follow at Wilbur (WA) Cemetery, with Strate Funeral Home in Grand Coulee in charge of arrangements.  Mrs Rosenberg, who died Monday, was born in Illinois and came to the Almira area with her family as a child. Married to Adelbert Rosenberg, they farmed at Almira before his death in 1955. She was a 55 year member of the Grand Coulee Grange 807. Mrs Rosenberg had been active with the Lincoln County cancer Society and the Tuberculosis Association. Survivors include one daughter, Emily Herdrick of Almira; one son, Russell Rosenberg of Almira; one sister, Esther Tolenen of Almira; one brother, Arthur Johnson of Seattle; 10 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.” (Spokesman Review: 1-03-1991) *

Sassman:  “Graveside service for Roy E Sassman, 89, will be today at 1 p.m. at the Wilbur Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, is in charge of the arrangements.  Mr Sassman, a longtime resident of Wilbur, died Saturday. He was born in Payette, Idaho. He worked as a sales representative for the Fuller Brush Co.  Mr Fuller was a member of the Lions Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Wilbur Golf and Country Club.  Survivors include his wife, Martha; two sons, Doug Sassman of Chewelah and Greg Sassman of Ramstein, Germany ; and four grandchildren.” (scrapbook item: Edit: Roy E Sassman was born in 1914.) *

Scheibner: “Funeral services were held Wednesday for Ray O Scheibner of Wilbur at the Community Presbyterian Church there. Mr Scheibner passed away Saturday, Nov 2, at the Davenport Hospital. he would have been 92 years of age on Nov 14. The father of Mary Zeiler and the brother of Alfred Scheibner, Cora M King and Nellie B Scheibner, all of Odessa, he is also survived by a daughter, Betty Bagley of Govan and a son, Ned R Scheibner of Wilbur. Survivors also include 13 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren.” (Odessa Record: 11-07-1985)

Stauffer:  “Cora E Stauffer.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of Wheatridge Grange and the Democratic Party. Survived by two daughters, Mrs Margaret McGraw and Mrs Frances Schroeder, both Wilbur; 3 brothers, William J Woods, Spokane; Walter Woods, Dayton, WA; and Ed Woods, Odessa, WA; a sister, Alice Hankel, Portland, OR; 9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 27 at 2 p.m. from the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-28-1972)  

Stirritt, Elizabeth  Elizabeth Stirritt.  “The funeral of Mrs Jack Stirritt whose death was announced in the Record last week, was held at Wilbur Sunday. The rites were in charge of the Pythian sisters of Marlin, and the Rev Scott Wallace of Wilbur Community church preached the sermon. Pallbearers were Charles Peterson, Ed Peterson, Rudolph Templeton, Arthur Amende, Edward Engles and W C Dashiell.  Mrs Stirritt was an outstanding character of this district during the early pioneer period. She came to Walla Walla in 1884 and 1887 settled in the Big Bend. In 1889 she married Jack Stirritt, a stockman and for 33 years lived on his ranch northwest of Odessa in the Marlin district. She is survived by her husband and three sons.” (Odessa Record: 5-21-1926)*

Stookey:  “F Loma Stookey.—A resident of Wilbur, WA. A member of the Sacred Heart Church of Wilbur, WA. Survived by one sister, Mrs. Ione Benway, Nebraska; two nephews, John McKay Jr, Wilbur; Robert L Stookey, Spokane; two nieces, Mrs Gladys Jensen and Mrs Ruth Roback, both in Nebraska. Rosary will be held Thursday Jan 6, at 7:30 p.m. from Sacred Heart Church, Wilbur. Funeral mass from Sacred Heart Church, Wilbur. Funeral Mass Friday, Jan 7 at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Church, Wilbur, WA. Father John P O’Brien officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 1-06-1966)

Storer:  “A farm truck and a semi-trailer tanker truck loaded with Diesel oil met on a curve 16 miles north of Ellensburg on the Cle Elum highway, killing both drivers. The farm truck was driven by H H Storer of Wilbur and the other by Ernest Bruce, Ellensburg.  Fired which broke out in  both trucks immediately after the head-on crash cremated the bodies of both drivers. The conflagration tied up traffic on the highway for nearly two hours… Storer, who had left Wilbur Thursday, was on his way to get a load of coal at Cle Elum. His truck apparently went out of control and forced the tanker into the guard rail, 150 feet above the Northern Pacific tracks along the banks of the Yakima River. The trucks crashed after the tanker had smashed head-on into the rail, meeting head-on. Storer had lived at Wilbur since 1900. Burial will be at Idaho Falls, Idaho, his former home.  He had been night watchman at Wilbur for several terms, but recently operated an independent trucking business.” (Odessa Record: 9-16-1937)*

Tilson:  “Meek B Tilson.—A resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by 5 sons, Clarence E Tilson and Richard E Tilson, both of Wilbur; Howard E Tilson, Hartline, WA; Harvey E Tilson, Davenport, WA; Vernon S Tilson, Coeur d’Alene, ID; 2 daughters, Mrs Sylvia Conover, Brinnon, WA; Mrs Margie Tarter, Spokane, WA; 2 brothers, Linton Tilson, Wilbur, WA; Luther Tilson, Chewelah, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Vergie Hanford, Wenatchee, WA; Mrs Beulah Zimmerman, Libby, MT; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Aug 5 at 11 a.m. form the Community Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Wilbur, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 8-05-1967)

VanSickle, Robert L           2-21-1974

“Funeral services for Robert Lee VanSickle were held from the Wilbur Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Feb 20, 1974. The Rev Roland Wuest of Pasco and the Rev A F Gerstmann officiated. Music was by the congregation and a solo by Frank Hanson, accompanied by Mrs Roy Sassman on the organ. Masonic rites were conducted at the Wilbur Cemetery by Lee’s brother Masons of the Tuscan Masonic Lodge of Wilbur. They also served as pall bearers. The Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Honorary pall bearers: Wally Meyer, Ing Hansen, Norman Houger, Fred Haydon, Ben Johnson, Phil Gardner, Ralph Starzman, Jim Rosman, Lorin Simons,  Vern Nate, Tony Brown and Richard Hedrick. Robert Lee VanSickle was born Feb 13, 1917 near Almira and entered into rest during his sleep on Feb 14, 1974 at his daughter’s home in Long Beach , CA .  The VanSickle family moved to Creston when Lee was five years old and he has been a resident there since that time. After his graduation from Creston High School , Lee operated the family business upon the death of his father, Charles VanSickle. His mother, Myra V nee Buchanan, also preceded him in death. Lee married Alice Schafer on Jan 1, 1939 in Spokane and to this union were born two daughters, Mrs Roy ( Nancy ) Todd of  Ventura, CA, and Mrs H E (Kay) McGuinness, Long Beach , CA . In addition to his wife at the home, and his daughters, he is survived by two grandsons, Ricky Todd and Shawn McGuinness and two granddaughters, Kristina Todd and Kathleen McGuinness; one sister, Mrs Ivan (Eva) Hansen of Livermore, CA and a brother, Vallie VanSickle, Kettle Falls, and numerous other relatives.  Lee was widely known for the VanSickle sub-soiler and was reputed to be one of the best welders in the county. He was very active in the business until Oct 13, 1966 when he suffered a severe coronary occlusion and had been disabled since that time. Lee was a member of the Wilbur Lutheran Church and Tuscan Lodge No. 81, F & AM. Also he was a former member of the Creston Town Council and the Creston Community Club.” (Wilbur Register: 2-21-1974; photo in original)*

Victor: “Frank H Victor died of typhoid fever Wednesday in the Ettenborough Hotel.” (Wilbur Register in Oct 31, 1974 in 70 Yrs Ago, representing Oct 1904)

 

Wagner, Ernest C              1-10-1974

“Ernest Carl Wagner was born Oct 15, 1902, at the Wagner family farm home south of Wilbur. His childhood and youth were spent on the farm and he received his public school education at the Fairview School near his home.  Ernest’s wife was Ethel Elaine Partridge and they were united in marriage at Davenport on Nov 26, 1924. Ernest and his wife moved to the north edge of Wilbur in 1953 in order to be able to provide care for his elderly father; but Ernest continued to farm the home place until he was forced to retire due to reasons of health in 1965. Since that time he had been able to do very little physical work. He had a keen interest in the farm industry in which he devoted all his working days. Ernest was first hospitalized for surgery in 1965, and about four weeks ago he entered a Spokane hospital for his eighth surgery. After a week of recuperation, he was transferred to the Southcrest Convalescent Center in Spokane . He seemed to be making progress toward recovery until Christmas Eve when he suddenly began to fail and was called to his final rest at about 9:15 p.m. that evening. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Wagner. He is survived by his wife Ethel at home; by two sons, John and Robert of Wilbur; by one daughter, Clara M Kirkwood of Moses Lake; by ten grandchildren; by two brothers, Floyd Wagner of Kerrville, Texas, and Clarence of Wilbur; by six sisters, Merle Toskey and Edith Robarge of Seattle; Bessie Bumgarner of Colfax, Ellen Artley of Wenatchee, Dorothy Mager of Wilbur, and Ethel Erickson of Genesee, Idaho; and by other relatives and friends. Ernest will be remembered as a beloved husband and father and brother, a person whose life centered in the home, the family and his life’s work. He was particularly fond of his grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Dec 29.” (Wilbur Register: 1-10-1974)*

 

Wall:  “Waverly L (Dave) Wall.—Passed away June 23 at his home. A lifetime resident of Wilbur, WA. Survived by one brother, Delaney L Wall, Spokane, WA; one sister, Eva Rettkowski, Wilbur, WA; several nieces and nephews. Past Commander of American Legion Post, Wilbur, WA; WW II Veteran. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 27 from the Presbyterian Church, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Malcolm J McCallum officiating. Interment Wilbur Cemetery, Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-26-1973)

 

Watson, Eva                         2-28-1974

“Memorial services for Mrs Marshall (Eva) Watson will be held Saturday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church with the Rev Malcolm McCallum officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Robertson Funeral Home.  Mrs Watson, 73, was fatally injured in a traffic accident near Salton Sea , CA , on Feb 21.  Mr and Mrs Watson were spending a month in southern California after being with their son, Bob Watson, and a niece and nephew in Redwood City , CA for two months. The Watsons had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last Nov 28.  In addition to her husband, Mrs Watson is survived by one son, Bob Watson of Redwood City , CA ; one daughter, Jean Miller of Wilbur; five grandsons, one granddaughter and numerous nieces and nephews. A son, Bill Watson, preceded her in death last September.” (Wilbur Register: 2-28-1974)*

 

Willford, Edward E        d. 9-24-1972

“Edward Earl Willford. Died: 9-24-1972. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery , Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln County Health burial permit)

 

Willford, Laura Mae     d. 8-11-1994

“Laura Mae Willford. Died: 8-11-1994. Birth: 6-14-1912, WA. Widowed. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery , Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

 

Wilson, Susan                     4-10-1975

“Susan Maupin Wilson, age 96, passed away April 3 in Spokane . Funeral services were held at the Wilbur Cemetery on Monday, April 7, Pastor Albert Tietz officiating.  She was the only child of David and Mary Ann Maupin, born Dec 26, 1878, at Speedwell, TN. The family homesteaded north of Wilbur in 1888. She was married to Jordon D Wilson in 1893. Mr Wilson passed away in 1942. Surviving are three sons, Alonzo C Wilson, Kendrick , Idaho ; Sidney, A Wilson, Spokane ; and Everett L Wilson, Almira. A daughter preceded her in death. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren. She was a member of the Almira Rebekah Lodge. The Robertson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Wilbur Register: 4-10-1975)*

 

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Wilbur Cemetery Obits, Lincoln County, Washington

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