Almira Cemetery by Marge Womach

Located one-half mile west of Almira on Highway 2, Almira Cemetery is in the SW corner of section 32 township 26N, range 31E. Is is approximately 4.25 acres in size. Founded in 1886 when the child of Charles Davis died , Davis himself was buried there in 1899. His widow sold the two acres to the town and another two acres were purchased. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Barr, D. O., (David); Oct 8, 1909, D. O. Barr of Almira, the well driller, died Sept 25^th, after an illness of two weeks of typhoid fever. (citizen)

Brenchley: “Lester A Brenchley.—A resident of Almira, WA. Veteran of WW I. Survived by one son, William R Brenchley, Rice, WA; one brother, William H Brenchley, of Almira, WA. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., Oct 24, at 2 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA. Rev Gunnar Wickstrom Jr officiating. Interment at the Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Spokesman Review: 10-25-1962)

Brenchley: “William R Brenchley.—Services will be Monday, June 29, 11 a.m. from Barnes Chapel Grand Coulee, WA. Mr Brenchley died in the Grand Coulee General Hospital June 25 following injury in an automobile accident near Nespelem, WA. He was born Aug 23, 1901, in Almira, WA, grew up in Almira, attended Almira schools. He was married to Josephine Peone in 1926 in Davenport, WA. He purchased a ranch at Rice, WA, in 1942 where he had made his home since. He was a member of the IOOF Lodge in Rice, WA. He is survived by his step-father, Mr Frank Wetzel, Almira, WA; an aunt, Mrs William Brenchly, also of Almira, WA, numerous cousins in the area. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs Mae Wetzel and his father, Lester Brenchly and his wife Josephine. Rev Rieger of the Almira Community Church officiating. Burial will be at the Almira City Cemetery. William Barnes Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-20-1970)

Buddrius, Esther d. 11-06-1991 “Esther Buddrius. Died: 11-06-1991. Birth: 9-04-1920, North Dakota. Divorced. Buried: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

Buddrius: “Eva L Buddrius.—A resident of Almira, WA. Member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Survived by her husband, Richard L Buddrius; one daughter, Marilynne A Buddrius, at the home; three sons, David R Buddrius, Almira; Dennis L Buddrius, Creston, WA; Donald C Buddrius, Lewistown, MT; 4 brothers, Martin, Weik, Matt, Vaino Tolonen, all of Almira, WA; one sister, Mrs Elsie Buddrius, Spokane, WA; 4 grandsons. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 9 at 1:30 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA, Pastor Charles Heartel officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-09-1965)

Buddrius, Ida May d. 5-18-1994 “Ida May Buddrius. Died: 5-18-1994. Birth: 5-30-1913. Divorced. Burial: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

Buddrius: Wreath d. 2-7-1980 “Word has been received at Marlin that Mrs Wreath B Buddrius (Robert) passed away Feb 7, 1980 in Albuquerque, NM. Her home was at Almira, WA. The Buddriuses farmed north of Marlin for many years before retiring to live at Almira. Survivors include one son, George Buddrius, Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Esther Buddrius, Canoga Park, CA; four step-sons, Richard Buddrius, Leavenworth, WA; Sam Buddrius, Almira; Clarence Buddrius, Everett; and Victor Buddrius, Newport, WA; four step-daughters, Gertrude Kiehn, Dryden; Adeline Bohnet, Ephrata, WA; Mildred Bischoff, Wilson Creek, WA; and Maxine Gaffney, Oakland, CA. Three brothers, Carl Janson and August Janson, both Spokane; Roger Janson, Deer Park; one sister, Mary Partick, Seattle. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 12, 1980 at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Almira. Burial was in the Almira Cemetery. Mrs Buddrius had been living in Albuquerque with her son George since last fall.” (Odessa Record: 2-14-1980)

Campbell, Bessie B 5-04-2000 “Davenport.—Funeral services for Bessie B Campbell were conducted Monday, May 1, at Almira Community Church in Almira. Campbell died April 27 in Davenport. She belonged to Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Grand Coulee Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1999; two sons, Keith Smith and Nicholas Campbell; two brothers and a sister. She leaves a daughter, Sharon Svare of Bellevue , WA; two daughters-in-law, Judy Smith of San Jose, Ca, and Julie Jones of Almira; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.” ( Davenport Times: 5-04-2000)

Charles, William 9-28-1917 “William Charles, a prominent farmer living four miles northeast of Almira, was drowned Saturday while hunting ducks on a lake on his farm. He had killed a duck and taken off his clothes and was swimming after it when he was suddenly seized with cramps or heart failure and called to his companion, Arthur Thomas, who was across the lake and some distance up the lake from him. Mr Thomas made what effort he could to save him, but being a poor swimmer could do but little. Mr Thomas brought word to Almira of the accident and about fifty men went to the scene, and after four hours the body was recovered from the weeds where it lodged on the bottom of the lake. Mr Charles came to the Big Bend with his parents about 20 years ago when a boy, and has lived here ever since except when at Washington State College, where he took a general course in business and music. He had a wide acquaintance in this part of the country. He leaves his widow and two children, a father and mother and several brothers and sisters.” (Odessa Record: 9-28-1917)

Mrs. Francis Dean Delahaye, aged 17 years, died at her home near Almira, Nov 9, leaving an infant son and her husband to mourn her loss. (Citizen)

Dixon , Floyd A 5-02-1974 “Floyd Alvin Dixon, 70, a lifetime resident of Almira, passed away at his home April 27. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. from the Almira Community Church . The Rev Jerald M Stinson officiated. A solo, ‘In The Garden’ was sung by Mrs Gloria Heathman, accompanied by Mrs Claire McKay at the organ. Pall bearers were nephews Glen Reinbold, Howard, Harold, Donald, Dennis and Lloyd Bishop. Interment was in the Almira Cemetery . The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements. Mr Dixon was born Sept 15, 1903 near Almira, the son of the late Mr and Mrs H A Dixon. His grandparents, Mr and Mrs Samuel Humphrey, homesteaded north of Almira, in the Tipso community. Floyd attended the first five years of schooling at the former Grand Coulee schoolhouse north of Almira, and completed the rest of his schooling in Almira where he graduated from high school in 1924. In school he was active in sports, and was a member of the Glee Club. He was a member of The Methodist Church, and a 49-year member of Grand Coulee Grange. In 1938 he was united in marriage to Katherine Ruppert. Floyd farmed until 1958, and was then employed as a bus driver for the Almira school district until his retirement in 1968. He is survived by his wife at the home; a daughter, June L Bishop, Omak; a son, James E Dixon, Spokane, and three grandchildren, Dean and Louise Bishop, and David Dixon; two brothers, Walter Dixon, Springdale and Lloyd E Dixon, Soap Lake, and one sister, Mrs Frank (Florence) Reinbold, Davenport.” (Wilbur Register: 5-02-1974)*Life-time resident of Almira, WA, 49 year member of the Grand Coulee Grange. Member of the Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, Katherine M Dixon at the home; one son, James E Dixon, Newman Lake, WA; one daughter, Mrs June Bishop, Omak, WA; two brothers, Walter A Dixon, Springdale, WA; Lloyd E Dixon, Soap Lake, WA; one sister, Mrs Frank (Florence) Reinbold, Davenport, WA; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. form Almira Community Church. The Rev Gerald M Stinson officiating. Interment at Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-01-1974)

Drinkard: “R L Drinkard, 67, pioneer merchant of Almira, died at his home there Monday following a long illness. He came to Almira in 1893, was city clerk 14 years, operated a shoe store. He was active in the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. Survivors are the widow, one brother, and four sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.” (Odessa Record: 12-30-1937)

Eckhart: “Henry G Eckhart.—Deer Park, WA, formerly Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Almira, WA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Grange and a Korean War veteran. Survived by his wife, Carol Eckhart, at the home; 2 sons, Drew Eckhart, at the home, and Dusty Eckhart, Deer Park; his father, Carl Eckhart, Almira, WA; one sister, Mrs Doris Evans, Almira, WA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 19, 1974, at 11 a.m. from the Almira Community church, with the Rev Gerald M Stinson officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-11-1974)

Eckhart: “Nathalia Eckhart.—A resident of Almira, WA. A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Almira, WA. A member of Cannawai Grange and the Grange Aux. and the American Legion Aux. Survived by her husband, Carl H Eckhart, at the home; 2 sons, Ralph W Eckhart, Porthill, ID; Henry G Eckhart, Govan, WA. One daughter, Mrs Doris Evans, Des Moines, WA. Mother, Mrs Kathren Willging, Almira, WA; 4 brothers, John Willging, Moses Lake, WA; Gust and William Wilging, Springdale, WA; Rudolf Willging, Othello, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Bertha Iltz, Odessa, WA; Mrs Emma Herleman, Othello, WA; 7 grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, April 26 at 2 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA. Pastor Kenneth R H Torvik officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 4-22-1965)

Evans, Florence, “Funeral services for Florence Evans, 76, lifelong Almira resident, will be held Thursday, Sept 22, at 2 p.m. Rev Jerald M Stinson will officiate at the service which will be held in the Almira Community Church. The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur is in charge of arrangements. Mrs Evans passed away at the Odessa Memorial Hospital on Monday of this week following a lingering illness.” (Wilbur Register: 9-22-1977)

Evers, Chris d. 4-17-1920 “Otilla Evers has asked for letters of administration on the state of her deceased husband, Chris Evers, who died at Almira April 17, 1920. The widow and 16 children are given as the heirs, all the children except one being of legal age.” (lost source/paper: 5-14-1920)

Evers: “Fred H Evers.—Resident of Omak, WA. A member of the Woodmen of the World. Survived by one son, Delbert M Evers, Almira, WA; one brother, John Evers, Spokane, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Tillie Haden, Wilbur; Mrs Elsie Carstensen, Almira, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec 22, at 1:30 p.m. from the Almira Community Church, The Rev R W Rieger officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-22-1973)

Flick: “Mary B Flick.—Her home, Almira, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs Blanche O’Connor, Almira, WA; three brothers, James Greene, Spokane, John Green, Colville, WA; Ralph Green, Seattle; one grandson, John Monson, Wilbur, WA; 5 granddaughters, Mrs Judy Quast, Mrs Rochelle Olsen, both Spokane; Mrs Kathy Metzger, Massillon, Ohio; Mrs Mike Vincent, Wilbur; Mrs Jeanne Wolf, Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec 28 at 1 p.m. from the Almira Community Church. Burial Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-27-1971)

Green: “Uba Green. Female, white, single. Birth: Oct 1903. Age 3 yrs 10 mos. Birthplace: Almira, WA. Father: C W Green, born MO; Mother: Nannie Whalen, born MO. Death: 8-06-1907, Almira, WA. Cause: Septicemia. C P Richards, MD, Almira, WA. Burial: Almira Cemetery. Undertaker: C M Philips.” (WA State Board of Health, Cert. of Death)

Haden: “Tillie M (Doane) Haden.—Her home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Rebekah Lodge, Wilbur. Tuscan Chapter Order of Eastern Star; VFW Auxiliary, Friday Club. She is survived by 2 sons, Russell B Doane, Wilbur, WA; Bruce J Doane, Pasco, WA; 2 daughters, Mrs Joyce Davis, Yakima, WA; Mrs Carol Eckhart, Bonners Ferry, Idaho; one brother, John Evers, Spokane; one sister, Mrs Elsie Carstensen, Almira; 11 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6 at 11 a.m. from the Almira Community Church. The Rev Charles Pobanz officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 4-06-1973)

Miss (Lizzie)May Hatch, (b. Aug 14, 1866, d. Nov 07, 1903, Miss May Hatch died at the home of her brother, T Hatch, at Almira on last Saturday evening after a number of months illness. For a long time her case ahs been regarded as hopeless, though two or three weeks before death she rallied some what. She was a faithful Christian and passed away with full assurance of her acceptance with her Redeemer. She was in the prime of life, being 37 years 1 month 22 days old. Hers was a quiet unassuming life of service, nine of her best years being spent in caring for an invalid aunt.—Big Bend Outlook. (Citizen, Nov 20, 1903)

Huddleson, Wm Donald, Aug 14, 1908 William Donald, the little son of Mr. & Mrs. W. M. Huddleson, died at Almira, August 2. (Citizen)

Hughes, Mrs. Anne, Mar 17, 1927 Almira. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ann Hughes, 75, from the Congregational church Thursday of last week, the Rev John L. Perringer officiating. Mrs. Hughes came west in 1889 and married Thomas Hughes, March 12 of that year, and has made her home on the ranch five miles north of Almira since that time. Mrs. Hughes is survived by her husband, a sister in Wisconsin, two daughters, Reba Hughes of Almira and Mrs. Elizabeth Diebrel of Walla Walla, seven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. (Dav. Times-Trib.)“Petition for probate of the will of Anna Hughes, Almira, and the naming of J C Johnson of Almira as executor has been signed. The estate is estimated as worth $18,000.” (Odessa Record: 5-06-1927)

Hughes, Ella, May 23, 1930 “D. R. Hughes and H. S. Hughes have petitioned the court for the appointment as administrators of the estate of Ella Hughes, deceased. Saturday May 31^st has been set for the day of hearing on the petition.” (Citizen)

Hughes, Johnnie R 11-22-1973 “Johnnie Rickard Hughes, a resident of the Big Bend his entire life, passed away Saturday, Nov 17, in the Lincoln Hospital at Davenport . Funeral services, arranged by the Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur, were held Tuesday afternoon, Nov 20, from the Almira Community Church , the Rev Charles Pobanz officiating. Mrs Betty Wetzel sang two solos, accompanied by Mrs Carolyn Hyde at the organ. Pall bearers were Danny Williams, Ivor Parry, Howard Campbell, Leo Neilsen, Paul McKay and Jack Short. Honorary pall bearers were Alex McKay, Ed Ladwig, Bill Thomas, Henry Starkel, Harry Carstensen, Oscar Doane, Bernard White, Ed Edwards, Bill Evans, Art Kallman, Agatha Keener and Carl Heathman. Interment was in the Almira Cemetery. Mr Hughes was born at Almira on Dec 21, 1893 and attended 12 years of school in Almira and the Northwestern Business College in Spokane. He married Mariana Evans in 1921. Mrs Hughes passed away in 1955. He was a member of the Almira Community Church, a 50-year member of Highland Grange and had been secretary for 35 years, a member of the Knights of Pythias for 58 years, a member of Lincoln County Pomona Grange and a past secretary. Surviving are a son, Allyn Hughes, Almira; two grandsons, John and Michael, and a granddaughter, Lisa, all of Almira; two brothers, Emrys T Hughes and Glyn Hughes, both of Almira.” (Wilbur Register: 11-22-1973)

Hughes, Thomas , Jun 23, 1927 Thomas Hughes, age 81, pioneer farmer of the Almira district, died Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Diebrel, in Spokane. The funeral was held at Almira Saturday. He had lived at Almira 44 years. (Dav. Times-Tribune)

Humphrey, John S 4-16-1926 “Final report of Moses E Humphreys, executor of the estate of John S Humphreys, and petition for distribution of the estate have been filed.” (Odessa Record: 4-16-1926)

Humphrey, Lavina 1-07-1937 “Mrs Lavina Humphrey, 86, an Almira pioneer, died at her home there on Saturday. She came to Washington in 1888. She is survived by a son, two daughters, seven grandchildren. Funeral services were on Tuesday afternoon.” (Odessa Record: 1-07-1937)

Hutchison: “John Hutchison, 53, Almira, was found dead Thursday in the wreckage of his sedan, which was discovered in a creek bed southwest of there. State Patrolman William Cochran said Hutchison’s auto apparently had gone out of control on loose gravel on the Almira-Marlin road, about 9 miles from Almira, and plunged off a 20-foot embankment, coming to rest upright in the small creek. He was dead when found about 3 p.m. Friends of Hutchison told Cochran and Lincoln County sheriff’s deputies that Hutchison left Almira about 1:30 p.m. to visit a friend. It was believed the accident happened about 2 o’clock, Cochran reported. Patrolmen said Hutchison apparently was killed instantly.” (Odessa Record: 1-22-1953)*

Jeffers: “Funeral services for Charles C Jeffers, of Almira, were held February 26. Mr Jeffers, who was 90 years old, was the husband of Hazel Luiten, formerly of Odessa. He died at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Davenport on Feb 21, 1993. He is survived by his wife, a resident at the Davenport Convalescent Home; one sister, Lula Daniels, and numerous nieces and nephews. The Rev David Oliver officiated at the funeral at the Almira Community Church. Interment was at Almira Cemetery.” (Odessa Record: 3-04-1993)

Jeffers: “Funeral services for Hazel (Luiten) Jeffers, an Odessa native and former resident, were held on June 24, at the Almira Community Church in Almira. Mrs Jeffers, a resident of Almira, died on June 19, 1997, in Davenport. She was 90 years old. She was born in Odessa on Sept 18, 1906, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Ochs) Luiten. She attended schools in Odessa, graduating from Odessa High School with the Class of 1924. In 1931, she married Charles Jeffers, of Almira. She owned and operated a beauty salon for many years in both Odessa and Almira before retiring. After retiring, she and Charles continued to live in Almira until their health forced them to move to the nursing home in Davenport. Charles lived there until his death n 1993, and Hazel continued to live there until her death. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie Luher, of Pullman, Evelyn Smith of Spokane, and Erma O’Leary, of Vancouver, BC, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Alice Wraspir, in 1994. The Rev David Oliver officiated at the funeral. Interment was at Almira Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.” (Odessa Record: 6-26-1997)

Johnson: “Emil L Johnson.—Passed away Thursday, Aug 25, 1988 in Davenport, WA. His home, Almira, WA. Survived by his wife Vera Johnson of Almira, WA. Three daughters: Yvonne Venema of Richland, WA; Joy Brower of Olympia, WA; and Vivian McClung of Almira, WA. Two brothers: Arthur Johnson of Seattle, WA, and Chester Johnson of Spokane, WA. Two sisters: Clara Rosenberg and Esther Tolonen, both of Almira, WA. 7 grandchildren. He was a 60 year member of the Canniwai Grange and Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Funeral Services will be held Mon., Aug 29, 1988 at 11 a.m. in Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Almira, Wa. Pastor Stanley Williamson officiating. Burial Almira Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (scrapbook item)

Johnson: “Muriel J Johnson.—A resident of Almira, WA; a member of the Almira Community Church. Survived by her husband, Howard M Johnson; 2 sons, Roger L, Steven R, Scott B Johnson, all at the home; 2 daughters, Mrs Diane Novotney, Mrs Sandra Quirk, both Wilbur, WA; her parents, Mr and Mrs Oscar Doane, Glendive, CA; Gordon Doan, Alaska; one sister, Mrs Phyllis Babin, Spokane, 6 grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services Monday, July 17, at 11 a.m. from the Almira Community Church. The Rev R W Reiger officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 7-17-1967) *

Keener, Agatha 10-31-1974 “Agatha Keener, 75, of Almira died at Sacred Heart Hospital on Oct 20. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct 23, at 11 a.m. at the Almira Community Church. The Rev Jerald M Stinson officiated. Two solos, ‘The Old Rugged Cross’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ were sung by Mrs Betty Wetzel, accompanied by Mrs Carolyn Hyde at the organ. Interment was in the Almira Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements. Mr Keener was born on Feb 5, 1899 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. His youth and schooling took place in North Carolina and at the age of seventeen he came to the Almira area. For the 57 years that he lived in this area, he was an active farmer. On Dec 16, 1923, he married Ada White and they celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary just last year. He was a charter member of the Highland Grange and was active in the Almira Community Church, in the Washington Wheat Grower’s Association and in the Northwest Miner’s Association. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Washington Graingrowers Corporation. He was a worldwide traveler, and visited 125 countries. He was a member of the Clipper Club and of the distinguished Century Club, an organization limited to people who have traveled to more than 100 countries. Mr Keener is survived by his wife, Ada; two daughters, Mrs Lora Belle Childers, of Almira and Mrs Betsy Mae Masterson of Almira; six grandchildren: Tom and Cindy Masterson; Dale, Deanna, Danette, and Delora Childers; three brothers: Crawford, Ezell and Frank Keener, all in Virginia; five sisters: Mrs Maude Shrum, Mrs Nett Easter, Mrs Wanda Bost, Mrs Edith Reid, all in Virginia, and Mrs Dorothy Hudgins of North Carolina. Pall bearers were Homer Evers, Dick Heathman, Allyn Hughes, Roy Rice, Don Sorensen and Henry Carstensen, Jr. Honorary pall bearers named were Emrys Hughes, Harry Carstensen, William Thomas, Carl Heathman, Henry Starkel, Alex McKay, Oscar Doane, Simon Reinbold, Paul Tubbs, William Friedrichs, Lou Pendell, Robert Campbell and Nick Nansen.” (Wilbur Register: 10-31-1974)

Kruger, Don, "At the age of nine years old, the red, shaggy dog, Don, belonging to Al Kruger, died Monday. According to reports it is believed the dog died as a result of poisoning." Almira Herald of 1-26-1939

Lome: “Carl Lome.—A resident of Almira, WA. He was a member of Assembly of God. Veteran of WW I. Survived by one brother, John Lome, Spangle, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Catherine Bowers, Boring, OR; Mrs Lydia Erickson, Clatskanie, OR. Funeral services Monday, May 23, at 2 p.m. from the Almira Community Church. The Rev R T Ridener officiating. Interment Almira Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-23-1966)

Lome, John “John Lome, 94, died Aug 27 at the home of his son, John Lome, south of Almira, where he homesteaded in 1881. He is survived by two sons, John and Carl Lome, and two daughters, Mrs Catherine Bowers, Boring, OR, and Mrs Lydia Erickson, Quincy, OR; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church Sunday at 1:30, the Rev A R M Kettner officiating. The church was filled with his many friends, who paid their last respects.” (Odessa Record: 9-13-1935)*

Manchester: “Hilma Otie Manchester.—Passed away at the Cheney Care Center, Aug 7. Resident of Almira, WA. Survived by one son, A R Manchester of Spokane; 2 daughters, Mrs Russell (Fern) Draper of Phoenix, AZ; Mrs C E (Myrtle) Bower of Cheney, WA; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Highland Grange of Almira; WCTU. Services will be Wednesday, Aug 12, at 1 p.m. at the Almira Community Church, with the Rev Dyrud officiating. Burial will be at the Almira Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 8-12-1970)

Maxwell: “Miss Lucy A Maxwell, 553, Almira, died Tuesday night. She came to Almira in 1901 and for many years taught school at Hartline and Walla Walla. She is survived by four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday.” ( Odessa Record: 4-19-1935)

McDonald: “George R McDonald, 55, prominent Almira business man, was buried there Thursday. For many years he operated the Old Union Supply store before taking over the Almira Hotel, which he managed during the early days of the Coulee Dam construction when the Bureau of Reclamation had its headquarters there. He had been closely identified with the promotion of the Coulee Dam before it became a reality and helped finance much of the preliminary work. Mr McDonald died at Spokane last Monday following a protracted illness. He is survived by his widow at their Spokane home, and two children, Mrs June Adams and Ellsworth McDonald, both of Berkeley, CA.” (Odessa Record: 8-02-1945)

Mills: “George Bennett Mills, Age 77.—Passed away June 26, 2009 in Spokane, WA. George was born in Almira, WA on Nov 19, 1932; he was the son of Frederick B and Juanita (Louis) Mills. His family moved to Spokane and he attended Lewis and Clark High School. At the age of 17 he joined the US Navy he later joined the Navy Reserve and was discharged in 1964. George worked for a time as a police officer in Quincy, WA, several years working for Apollo Boat Manufacturing Co and as a chef at several of the finer restaurants in downtown Spokane. He retired in 1988 and enjoyed his hobbies of fishing, gold mining, bird watching and hunting. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 11 a.m. in the Alwin Chapel of Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, 1306 N. Monroe. Graveside services will follow at the Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Spokesman-Review: 7-01-2009)

Mills: “Nettie E Mills.—Her home, Nespelem, WA. Member of the Methodist Church, Nespelem Grange. Survived by one son, John Mills, Jr, Nespelem, WA; one daughter, Mrs Darlene Duff, Cornwall, PA; four brothers, Harry Cox, Venezuela; Lewis Cox, Phoenix, AZ; Grant (Red) and Ira Cox, both of Nespelem; one sister, Mrs Flora Gilbert, Pittsburg, CA; five grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan 21, at 10:30 a.m. from the Nespelem Methodist Church, the Rev Joseph L Woodford officiating. Interment services Almira, WA, Cemetery, 2 p.m. Jan 21, The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman Review: 1-18-1972)

Mitchell, Tillie “The last will and testament of Tillie Mitchell, deceased, has been offered for probate, Julius C Johnson of Almira petitioning for letters testamentary thereon. Commission for the testimony of subscribing witnesses, Ray Johnson and N K Nansen of Almira has been issued by the clerk. Estate includes personal property and property in the town of Almira.” (Odessa Record: 6-20-1924)*

Mitchell, W. F. “The funeral of W F Mitchell of Almira, was held last Friday from the Methodist church. Interment was made in the Almira Cemetery. Mr Mitchell came to Almira about 16 years ago. He was in the employ of M E Hay for some time in the implement department of Mr Hay’s Almira store. Later he embarked in business for himself, and for several years conducted a successful hardware and implement store. His widow and son survive.” (Odessa Record: 10-06-1916)*

Morrison: “Doris E Morrison.—A resident of Almira, WA. A member of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Washington Historical Society. Survived by one brother, Claude G Shively, Almira, WA. 2 nieces, Mrs Ella Bergh of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mrs Glyn Hughes of Almira; one nephew LeRoy Shively of Thailand. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct 8 at 1:30 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA. The Rev Kenneth Scott officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery.” (Spokesman Review: 10-08-1966)

Peha, Anna 8-08-1974 “Anna C Peha died August 3 in the Davenport Nursing Home where she had lived since mid-July. Final services were held Tuesday from the Robertson Funeral Home in Wilbur with pastor A F Gerstmann officiating. Burial was in the Almira Cemetery. Mrs Peha was born June 8, 1889, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and came to the United States in 1910. She was married to John Peha in Spokane in December of 1914, and the couple made their home on the homestead where they farmed. Mrs Peha had been in failing health the past year and a half and had entered the Davenport Hospital on July 5. She moved to the nursing home a week later. She is survived by three daughters: Anna Ladwig, Wilbur, Helen Mayberry, Almira, and Catherine Zefran, Aurora, Illinois; by one son, Lud Peha of Almira; six grandchildren and and 15 great grandchildren; plus other relatives and many friends. Her husband died in 1949." (Wilbur Register: 8-08-1974)*

Peterson, Betty J 3-14-1996 “A memorial service for Betty J Peterson, 71, will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Almira on Saturday. Mrs Peterson died the evening of March 8, 1996. She was born in Tacoma on April 13, 1924. She moved to her husband’s home on a farm eight miles north of Almira shortly after they were married on Oct 14, 1945. Mrs Peterson worked for the Navy on Pier 91 during WW II. In later years, she worked for the Dept of Agriculture as a part-time crop enumerator. She and her best friend had a wheat weaving business, Two’s Company, and she had her own cake decorating business. Mrs Peterson was a member and past president of the Almira Legion Auxiliary Potter-Doyle Post #98. She served on the Inland Empire Girl Scout Council and was president of the Almira Planning Commission. She was a member of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Highland Grange and the Almira Toast Mistresses. She was a founding member of her duplicate bridge club and belonged to a couples and a women’s club. Mrs Peterson was a Sunday school teacher and Girl Scout leader for more than 25 years. She enjoyed working with young people and encouraged them to explore the wide range of opportunities available to them. Mrs Peterson is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lawrence E Peterson; two daughters, Carol of Spokane and Almira, and Christine of Phoenix, AZ; one sister, Arlene Painchaud of Brea, CA; one aunt, Helen Maddex; many nieces and nephews; two cousins, Shirley Evers of Green Valley, AZ, and James Taylor of Tacoma; and good friends. She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert L Morrison, in May 1962. Mrs Peterson's love of animals was legendary. Strate Funeral Home of Wilbur is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 3-14-1996)

“Russell B Rees, of Almira, died at the home of his son, T J Rees, May 13.” (Citizen: 5-28-1909)

Mrs. M. C. Salter of Almira died Saturday evening, June 18, a few hours after giving birth to a daughter. She was the daughter of Mr. I. J. Coley of Hartline. (Citizen)(Florence E. w/o Milton)

Schumacher, J. V.,?Jan/Feb 1908 J. V. Schumacher of Almira, who was severely injured Christmas Day in a runaway, died last week, Wednesday, in a Spokane hospital. He was buried Thursday following from the Congregational church, Almira. (Citizen(questionable)

Shaffer, Alma L 2-25-1931 “Alma L Shaffer. Died: 25 Feb 1931, Almira, WA. Birth: 18 Sept 1863, Michigan. Spouse: Widow, Minor Shaffer (1857-1924). Father: Hirum Hull. Mother: Mary E Stella. Burial: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

J. J. Stafford, an old and estimable resident of Almira died after a long illness, last Sunday, and was interred in the Almira Cemetery Tuesday. The deceased was a member of the IOOF lodge and a deacon in the Baptist church. He leaves a wife, three sons and one daughter, and hosts of friends, to mourn his loss. Davenport Times (Citizen).

Mrs. E. T. Taylor living northwest of Almira, suicided Nov 14^th. She leaves 5 children and a husband. Despondency caused her to commit the deed. (Citizen)(Martha J. b. 1874, d. Nov 14, 1909, w/o Edward Thomas Taylor)

Thomas, Wm Henry 6-25-1978 “William Henry Thomas. Died: 6-25-1978. Birth: 2-12-1893, WA. Spouse: Mary A Hughes. Father: Hugh Thomas. Mother: Catherine Williams. Burial: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

By placing the muzzle of a shot gun under his chin and pressing the trigger with a stick, Henry M. Thompson of Almira, took his own life at the family residence in the southeastern part of that town last Sunday morning, while his wife and children were attending Sunday School a few blocks away. The children arriving home first, found their father’s body crouched in one corner of a room and surrounded by a pool of blood. Others of the family and neighbors were quickly summoned by the terrified children. Coroner O. L. Adams, Prosecuting Attorney J. S. Freece and Deputy Sheriff Brink went to Almira Sunday evening and after a short investigation, decided that an inquest was unnecessary. Mr. Thompson was a well known pioneer resident of Lincoln County, having settled on a homestead between Wilbur and Govan, March 15, 1889. His cash capital at that time was $15.00, but through hard work and good management he added to his holdings until he owned a section and one-half of fine wheat land, all in a high state of cultivation. He continued in charge of his farm until 1902 when he sold it for $22,000 and moved to Almira, where he built one of the finest residences in the county. He was instrumental in organizing the Almira State Bank and served as one of the officers of the institution for some time. He also promoted the Almira Brick & Building Company, a venture that proved a financial failure and in which Mr. Thompson lost heavily. Shortly after this time he was stricken with a nervous disease that rendered him almost helpless. Financial losses and ill health are believed to be the cause of his rash deed. Mr. Thompson was elected county commissioner of the third district at the November election of 1900 and served creditably for two years. He leaves a wife and seven children. (LCT)

Tolonen, William B. d. 8-05-1999 “William B Tolonen, ‘Bud’.—Passed away August 5, 1999 in Spokane, WA. His home, Spokane, WA, formerly of Almira. He is survived by two sons, William McKay, Almira, WA and Robert McKay, Sprague,WA; 5 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; one sister, Enza Smith and one half-brother, John Mills, both of Seven Bays, WA; his step-father, Roy Walter, Odessa, WA. He was a graduate of Almira High School in 1943 and a WW II Veteran of the US Navy. No services will be held at his request. Inurnment Almira Cemeter. Strate Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA in charge of arrangements.” (Spokesman-Aug 1999)

F. H. Wallace, a well known rancher and merchant, living 22 miles northwest of Almira, died suddenly of heart failure last week. This is the fourth sudden death to occur in the vicinity within six months. (Davenport Tribune)(b. 1846, d. 1906 s/w S. Elizabeth & others)

Wallace, Janet F 2-12-1995 “Janet F Wallace. Died: 2-12-1995. Birth: 2-24-1904, CO. Buried: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

Warehime, Henrietta, Aug 29, 1902-notes

Mrs. Henrietta Warehime died at her home near Hesseltine on Aug 25, 1902. She was born in Boston 62 years ago and is survived by 6 sons and 2 daughters. The remains were interred in the Almira Cemetery. (Wilbur Register)

Weeks, E. C. “The funeral of E C Weeks, a retired farmer of the Almira district was held at his home Monday afternoon. Mr Weeks was a native of Tennessee and had resided in Lincoln County since 1899.” (Odessa Record: 10-02-1925)

Weir, Thomas G., Mar 29, 1901

On Friday, the morning of the 15^th, Thos G Weir was thrown from a horse, or rather fell with it, on one of the streets of Almira, and sustained a fracture of the brain, which resulted in death early the next morning. Tom had come to town in the morning and, after taking several drinks, was given a dollar to ride J E Keener’s horse. It is the almost universal opinion that had all heads been clear, the error in judgment would not have been made, for he was one of the best horsemen in the country. He started the horse on a dead run to avoid any possibility of bucking, but about the time they crossed the railroad track, he told the young man named Bell who was riding by his side that he could not stop the horse, threw the rope across to Bell to stop him, which the latter immediately did, hurling the horse and rider to the ground with great force, launched him into the beyond, for he never regained consciousness.—Big Bend Outlook (Citizen)

Welborn, J. Leonard: “Funeral services for J Leonard Welborn, 45, pioneer Almira attorney, were held Wednesday by the American legion. Mr Welborn died Monday of a self-inflicted gun shot. The tragedy was witnessed by his wife, who is the postal clerk, and Mrs Francis Hilton, who came in just before the shot. Mr Welborn had been ill some time and the suicide was attributed to that.” (Odessa Record: 10-04-1935) “A petition for letters of administration of the estate of J Leonard Welborn, Almira attorney, was filed in superior court this week by his widow, Beulah. The heirs are Mrs Welborn and his parents, Mr and Mrs John Welborn, Everett.” (Odessa Record: 10-11-1935

Zimbelman: “Leo ‘Snooks’ Zimbelman, of Almira, born in Odessa Feb 17, 1923 to Gus and Emma Zimbelman, died July 24 at Deaconess Hospital, Spokane. A graduate of Marlin High School, he served a year in the Army Medical Corps, stationed at Fort Jackson, SC. In his early years, Mr Zimbelman sang for a Moses Lake radio station and played in area dance bands. He played on town baseball teams and coached Little Leagues. He was married to Shirley Mobley in June, 1950, and the couple lived and farmed in the Almira area for 37 years. he drove school buses as well, first in Marlin and then for 14 years in Almira. He was a member of the Almira Community Church and of the Wilbur VFW. Preceded in death by a son, Curtis, Mr Zimbelman is survived by his wife, Shirley, at the family home; by a son Michael, a daughter-in-law Joan, and a granddaughter Karie Kae and a grandson Cody Curtis, all of Almira; by four brothers: Don Zimbelman of Othello, and Melvin, Herb and Bob Zimbelman, all of Odessa; by four sisters, Rhea Strate and Viola Syring of Spokane, and Ione Zeiler and Florence Schlimmer of Odessa; by numerous nieces and nephews, and by a host of friends. Funeral service was held July 28 at Almira Community Church, the Rev David Zaworski officiating. Concluding services and vault interment followed at the Almira Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home was in charge. Casket bearers included Charles Yirak, Charles Madison, David McKay, Minor Wetzel, Philip Kelley and Karl Jones. Honorary bearers were Elten Klein, Allyn Hughes, Alan Cochran, Richard Heathman, Richard Carstensen and Walter Wilkin.” (Odessa Record: 8-06-1987)

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