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Cronrath, Raymond   8-30-1973

“Raymond Cronrath died Aug 22 at his home in Spokane following a heart attack. Funeral services were held Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Iva, a son Bruce, in Germany ; and a daughter, Marcia Spencer, in Lubbock , Texas ; brothers, Harold of Burien, Clarence of Bellevue, and Eugene of Harrington; one sister, Ruth Kirk, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and six nephews and three nieces.  Cronrath was born in Lind, Feb 13, 1913 and came with his parents, the Ernest Cronraths, to Harrington when he was small. He graduated from Harrington High School and Eastern Washington State College. He taught at Cashmere before moving to Spokane where he was mathematics instructor at Lewis and Clark High School and administrator for adult education and special education classes in Spokane.  He was a member of the Northwood Presbyterian Church, Spokane Lodge No. 228 BPOE, the Rotary Club of Spokane, Spokane Education Association, the Washington Education Association and the National Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa, and member and secretary of Big Brothers.” (Davenport Times: 8-30-1973)

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Eller, Patrick Michael   8-17-2006

“Reardan.—Memorial for Patrick Michael Eller, 29, of Reardan, took place Saturday, Aug 12, at the Reardan community park. Mr Eller died Aug 7 in a tragic automobile accident.  He was born Dec 10, 1976, in Lewiston, Idaho. Martial arts were a significant part of his life, as he held four 6-degree black belts and grandmaster status as well.  He leaves his wife of 10 years, Melanie Eller (Calhoon); three children, Ethan, Sean and Alicia; his parents, James and Susan Eller; three brothers, Carl, Scott and Danny (Daniel); and many other family members. Riplinger Funeral Home in Spokane handled arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 8-17-2006)]

 

Ellis, Claude D           4-16-1948

“Claude D Ellis was born Nov 15, 1869 at Evansville, Michigan. As a small boy, he moved with his parents, Mr and Mrs James Ellis, to Wichita, Kansas where the family farmed. When young “Ellis was 13 years old, he came to Dayton, Washington and was employed by the Portland Flour Mills. In 1893 he married Nettie Gough. In 1901 the Ellis family came to Harrington and Mr Ellis was with the flour mills for several years. However, he terminated his employment with the company to become a member of the Harrington State Bank force. Later he was a partner with Mr Miller in the Ellis-Miller Mercantile business, and a stockholder and officer of the Harrington Factory during the 1920’. Mr Ellis was a prominent citizen of the town during his residence here and was active in town and civic affairs; as a musician he promoted musical activities in the community. He was affiliated with the Knights of Pythias and Off Fellow lodges, but in recent years discontinued active work in them. In 1929 the family moved to Walla Walla, and in 1940 to Dayton. Mr Ellis was a member of the Dayton Congregational church. Stricken with a heart attack Sunday, Mr Ellis seemingly was recovering satisfactorily when death came to him at 8:30 o’clock Wednesday evening. The Ellis’ daughter, Claudine Gwinn, was with her parents during her father’s illness and at the time of his death. Funeral services were held from the Watson-Rogg Mortuary at Dayton, Saturday, April 10 at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Dayton Cemetery where Mr Ellis’s parents are buried. Surviving Mr Ellis besides his wife at the family home, are his children, Mrs Rex Gwinn (Claudine), Walla Walla, James Ellis, Spokane, Ward Ellis, Pasco, and Robert Ellis; three grandsons and one granddaughter (Patricia Ellis); and one sister, Mrs Iva McCleary, Long Beach, CA. Mrs Warren Gough (Grace Smalley) of Sprague, a sister-in-law of Mrs Ellis, is staying with Mrs Ellis at Dayton for a while.” (Citizen: 4-16-1948)

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Garber, Charles E.      1960

“Charles E Garber. Died: 23 Feb 1960, age 69, Reardan, Lincoln Co, WA. Father: Gottlieb Garber. Mother: Anna Margaret Jensen. Batch ID #282906.” (WA State Death Records)

 

Gauger, Alice B.     1986

 b. 24 Oct 1903, d.  5-15-1986; w/o Herbert; “ Alice Gauger. Died: May 1986, Seattle , King Co, WA. Birth: 10-24-1903. Last Residence Zip Code: 98188.” (SS Death Index)

 

Green, Maud       1-07-1949

"Maud Green Dies Tuesday; Was Daughter of Pioneers. Miss Maud Green died in Spokane Tuesday and funeral services were held Thursday, Jan 6, at the Alwin Chapel of Hazen & Jaegers, with Dr John Brogden officiating. Cremation followed. Miss Green, a daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John F Green, important pioneers of this community, resided here for many years moving to Spokane 31 years ago. She was a member of the Unitarian church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs W C Hannum, and a brother, W J Green, both of Spokane." (Citizen: 1-07-1949)

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Hassler, Mae       6-30-1939

"Sister of Warren Welch Dies. Mrs Mae Hassler, sister of Warren Welch, whose home was at Cheney, passed away and funeral services were held at Hazen & Jaeger, in Spokane, Wednesday afternoon, with interment in Greenwood cemetery. Her husband, William Hassler, two daughters, one son, 11 grandchildren, and three brothers survive." (Citizen: 6-30-1939)

 

Haynes, Earll          8-22-1974

“Frank Gateley returned Tuesday from Los Angeles, CA, where he attended the funeral of his brother-in-law, Earll Haynes. Haynes was a pioneer of the Harrington country, with his family coming in 1884. They owned part of what was the Luther Turner ranch. Haynes owned and operated a merchandise store in Harrington from 1905 to 1907. He and his wife, Marguerite Gateley, have been residents of California for many years. He died in Santa Monica, CA after a short illness, at the age of 93. Survivors are his wife, a son Horace Haynes of San Francisco, daughter Barbara of Santa Monica and several grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 8-22-1974)

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Heinemann, Ralph   d. 1-14-2006

“Reardan.—Funeral for Ralph Dean Heinemann, 80, is scheduled at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 20, at the American Lutheran Church in Billings, MT, with burial in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. Mr. Heinemann died Saturday, Jan 14, at his Billings home. He had suffered a stroke at Thanksgiving. Born July 13, 1925, in Reardan to George and Martha Heinemann, he was the third of four siblings in a wheat farming family. After attending a country school for three years, consolidation moved him to elementary and high school classrooms in Edwall. He joined the US Navy in 1943, went through boot camp at Farragut, Idaho, engineering school in Illinois and water tender school in Philadelphia. He served in the Philippine Islands, Okinawa, Hong Kong , China and Shanghai during WW II and was at sea during a Christmas Eve attack by the Japanese. After his 1946 discharge, he earned a degree in animal husbandry from Washington State College. He worked at Armor and Company in Spokane as a cattle buyer, later moving to Portland, OR. He also worked as a field representative for the American Shorthorn Assoc. and Western Livestock Journal, based in Denver , CO.  He married Marilyn Tollefson March 10, 1974, in Billings. He was an active Lutheran, having been baptized as an adult, and also belonged to the Elks, the Yellowstone Country Club… He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Dave Anderson; two brothers, Laurence and Robert Heinemann; a sister, Ruth Hilby and brother-in-law, Noel Hilby. He leaves his wife of almost 32 years; nephew, Steve (Lore) Hilby of Issaquah, WA; nieces, Cory Hilby, MD, of Olympia and Darcy Hilby of Burien; and two great nieces, Veronica and Roxanne Hilby. Dahl Funeral Chapel of Billings handled arrangements.” (Davenport Times excerpt: 1-19-2006)

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Hodgin, I R     10-24-1913

"I R Hodgin Dies. Mr I R Hodgin, father of Mrs C E Keeran, died Sunday Oct 19, 1913 at 2 o'clock p.m., after a brief illness of pneumonia, at the advanced age of 89 years. He is survived by four daughters and four sons: Mrs C E Keeran, Harrington, Mrs J G Wolf and Mrs W H Kirk, Almira, WA; Mrs C C Felts, Maxwell, CA; Oscar of Diggs, California; Riley, in Alabama; Robert in Nevada and George at Rockland, Idaho. The past twelve years of his life he spent with his daughters in this state and he was making preparations, and had the day set when he should leave to spend the winter with his daughter in California, but Providence decreed otherwise. Mr Hodgin was born at Hodginville, KY, Aug 28, 1824, but moved in his early youth to Illinois, in which state he grew to manhood and in 1853 he married and crossed the continent with an ox team on his wedding trip, locating in Oregon. He was one of those rugged pioneers who was never sick. Short services were held at the J E Turner undertaking parlor, and the remains, in company of Robert Hughes of Almira, were placed aboard the 8:20 passenger Tuesday morning and shipped to Willows, California for interment." {Edit: In the Spring of 1853 he married Lovia Jan Boydston. In 1869 they went to CA, where his wife died Aug 8, 1894. from 10-31-1913 obit} (Citizen: 10-24-1913)

 

 

Lemen, Loren Wm.       1-11-2007

“Seven Bays.—Memorial service for Loren William Lemen, Sr., 91, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan 13, at Thornhill Valley Chapel, 1400 S Pines Road, Spokane Valley, with Pastor Warren Damschen of Lake Roosevelt Bible Church officiating. Mr. Lemen died Saturday, Jan 6. Born in 1915 in Lemens , MO , to Ura Baxter and Flossie Queen, he moved in 1934 to Washington to work with family in Wenatchee and Cashmere until he married Lelah J. Skipper in 1935. He became an aircraft mechanic and opened his own business, Lemen Aircraft Service. After 60 years in business, he retired at age 83 to Seven Bays. He was an A/P mechanic with inspection authorization, a flight instructor and pilot. He attended many churches in Kirkland , Spokane , Davenport and Seven Bays and was most recently a member of Trinity Bible Fellowship in Davenport and Lake Roosevelt Bible Church in Seven Bays. Besides his wife of 71 years, Lelah, he leaves a son, Loren, Jr, 5 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Thornhill Valley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 1-11-2007)

Long, Elwyn                   6-21-1947

“Coulee Dam, Wash. , June 20.—Elwyn Long, Grand Coulee, about 30, rigger at the Columbia basin project pumping plant, was instantly killed late this afternoon when a cable came loose on a skiff, causing it to tip, hurtling him headlong to the concrete flooring 90 feet below. Jack Perrow of the United States bureau of reclamation safety department, investigating the accident, could not explain how the cable became loose. Long escaped death on the job not long ago when his steel safety helmet deflected a piece of steel which fell on him. Long is survived by his widow and a two-year old child. The body is at the Jones funeral home her. The accident was the first at the pumping plant this year.” (Spokesman Review: 6-21-1947)

 

Maloney, Pat 1-02-1931

"Pat Maloney Found Dead. Mr Noble, a telephone company's lineman, Tuesday, found Pat Maloney's body near a well on his place which joins the Jack Adams farm in the Rocklyn district. Mr Maloney was a bachelor, living three miles north of Earl school house, and it is thought he had been dead for about a week. Heart trouble is thought to be the cause of death and no inquest will be held. The sheriff's force were notified and the body was taken to Davenport." (Citizen: 1-02-1931)

 

Michael, David              9-05-1924

"David Michael Dies. David Michael, father of Mrs David Herman, died at the home of his daughter Sunday evening at 8:30, at the advanced age of 81 years, 6 months and 21 days. The immediate cause of death was broncho pneumonia, the duration of which disease was four days. He was born in Pennsylvania Feb 21, 1843. His father, Samuel Michael, was from Holland and his mother, Mary Ace, was from Germany. Mr Michael is survived by three sons and three daughters, as follows: Gilbert, who resides on a farm between Davenport and Edwall; Edward of Spokane; Walter, five miles from Medical Lake; Mrs David Herman, Harrington; Mrs Ida Smith, Mahoopeny, PA, Mrs Lillie Krensky, Oakesbury, PA; a niece, Msr Elmer LaFountaine, of Edwall; twenty-seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted by Rev E E Bates, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30, at the Free Methodist Mission, of which church Mr Michael had been a member for 45 years. The funeral service was largely attended by friends and flowers from local gardens were much in evidence. A choir composed of Mrs Frank Scott, Mrs W H Weisgerber, Robert E Gay and Fred A Nice rendered the music. The remains were prepared for shipment by Mortician J E Turner. Mr and Mrs Dave Herman left here in charge of the body Tuesday evening, starting for Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, where he will be laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him in death in 1907. Coming to Washington in 1916 he divided his time with his three sons and his daughter in Harrington. He came over from Reardan about two weeks ago and at that time was suffering from a combination of summer flu and asthma, but constantly grew worse until the end. He belonged to the Odd Fellow lodge when he lived in Pennsylvania." (Citizen: 9-05-1924)

 

Mullin, Lois ‘Jean’    d. 5-11-2010

“Lois (Manke) ‘Jean’ Mullin, age 85.—Jean passed away May 11, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Born in a farmhouse in Ritzville, WA on April 25, 1925, she was the first child of Richard and Ethel Manke. She grew up on a farm near Sprague, WA, graduation from Sprague HS in 1943. She went on to Eastern Washington State College completing a degree in Education and making life-long friendships. A dedicated and loving teacher, she taught in the Spokane Schools for over 30 years, the last 25 years at Stevens Elementary. Jean met and married Bud Mullin in 1949 and they began their life in Spokane. Together they had three children and enjoyed a life filled with friends and family. Jean loved dancing, music and spending time with her grandchildren. After Bud passed away Jean eventually moved to Clare House and enjoyed some wonderful friendships. Though her final years were a struggle, she always had a smile for those she loved. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Bud.  She is survived by her three children and their spouses: Mike and Julie Mullin, Michelle Mullin and Chris Kopczynski, all of Spokane; Kathleen and Harvey Stroh, Bonney Lake, WA; her brother Richard L. Manke, Pasco, WA; 7 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial celebration will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 22 at Heritage Funeral Home.” (Spokesman Review: submitted)

 

Nicholls, Travis Wm    10-27-2011

“Memorial service for Travis William Nicholls, 41, of Davenport , is planned at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct 28, in the Strate Funeral Home Chapel in Davenport . Pastor Phil Falk will officiate. A gathering of remembrance will follow at Mick’s Auto.  Mr. Nicholls died Tuesday, Oct 18, at his Davenport home.  Born Aug 16, 1970, in Odessa to Bill and Georgina (Rodeck) Nicholls, he was raised on the family farm in Davenport and graduated in 1989 from Davenport High School . He attended EWU for a month and decided that college life was not for him. He loved the farm life and his childhood brought many happy memories. He decided to live on the farm as an adult and settled on a piece of land close to the homestead where he was raised.  He continued to help his father with farm work.  Family members recall his loves in life were his family, friends, animals and play time. His hobbies included muscle cars, motorcycles, ATVs and water sports. He was employed at Mick’s Auto and enjoyed working on engines and serving the community he was raised in. He also worked for a small period of time with Patriot Plumbing.  Mr. Nicholls is remembered as being very dependable and having a good work ethic. He knew just about everyone and everyone knew him. He had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor.  He had a quick wit, and, a family statement added, ‘you had to have your game on while conversing with him, otherwise you would be outwitted quickly’.  He found a stray kitten behind Mick’s Auto one day and adoption was inevitable. He was especially proud of his cat ‘Tigress’ who kept him company and frequently brought home ‘dinner’ dead or alive.  Besides his parents, a brother, Shawn Nicholls, preceded him in death. He leaves two sisters, Chris (and Mick) Tareski, Shannon (and Scott) Fleming; a sister-in-law, Mary Nicholls; three nieces and eight nephews.” (Dav. Times: 10-27-2011)

 

Phillips, Alice       4-09-1948

"Mrs W E Phillips Dies at Home in Longview. Mrs Alice B Phillips (W E) passed away recently at Longview; funeral services were held Wednesday of last week. Mrs Phillips will be remembered here by many, as the family resided here a number of years, and the children attended the local schools. Her husband, W E Phillips, a son, Ernest, and two daughters, Mrs Mary Howard of Longview where the Phillips made their home, and Mrs Hazel Jones, Olympia, are among her survivors. The Citizen has an obituary for Mrs Phillips which will be published next week." (Citizen: 4-09-1948)

 

Powers, Mary J.   3-17-1938

“ Davenport Pioneer Dies in California.  Word has been received here of the death in Sanger, CA, on Feb 26 of Mrs. Mary Josephine Powers, age 84, a pioneer of the Davenport region. Mrs. Powers came to Fort Spokane , north of Davenport, with her husband, James H. Powers, a sergeant in the old Fourth Infantry, in 1886.  She was a native of New York State , and married Mr. Powers in New York City , Jan 28, 1877. After his discharge from the army in 1887, he took up a homestead in the Egypt country and the family lived there many years before moving to Davenport . Mr. Powers died in 1914, and Mrs. Powers continued to reside here until 1920, when she moved to California.  Survivors are two sons, J. H. Powers of Spokane and J. A. Powers of Yakima, and a daughter, Mrs. Etta Starr of Los Angeles. All of her children were with her during her final illness.” (Davenport Times-Tribune: 3-17-1938)

 

Reed, Mary E        9-30-1927

"Mary E Reed, 69, Died At her Home in Spokane, Sept 23. Mary E Reed, a Spokane pioneer, died at the home of her son, W K Reed, W 41 Thirty-first on Sept 23 at the age of 69 years. Another son, A R Reed, also resides in Spokane. The funeral was held from Smith & Co's parlors, the Rev H A VanWinkle of the Christian Church officiating. Loyalty Chapter OES was in charge and interment was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs Reed, with her husband, who preceded her in death some time ago, resided in Harrington for some time and Mr Reed was employed at one time by the Harrington Manufacturing Co. Mrs Reed was a regular attendant at the meetings of Bright Hope Chapter No 79, OES and was active in church work while a resident of Harrington." (Citizen: 9-30-1927)

 

Roske, Joseph E.,            d. 11-07-2008

“Joseph E. ‘Joe’ Roske, age 77.—Went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov 7, 2008. He is survived by his daughter, Dixie Friesen and husband William; son, Dan Roske and wife Brenda; five granddaughters, Amber Friesen, Danielle Friesen, Courtney Friesen, Michaela Roske, Briana Roske, all of Spokane; brother, Howard Aldridge of Harrington, WA; sisters, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Aldridge of Hillsburg, CA, Janice Cunningham of Walla Walla, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Roske (2007); and two brothers, Art Roske and Harvey Aldridge. Mr. Roske was born April 9, 1931 in Lamona , WA and grew up on the family farm. He proudly served our country in the Korean Conflict with the US Marine Corps, and later served with the US Air Force. Mr. Roske worked many years as a crane operator for the Great Northern and Burlington Northern railroads. He loved auto racing and served as a race official and flagger over the years at both the Spokane Fairgrounds and the Stateline Speedway. He enjoyed traveling with his wife in their motor home. The two of them were regulars at the Omak Stampede. He was also a longtime member of the Westside Church of the Nazarene in Spokane. Memorial Services will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at Indian Trail Church, 9010 N. Indian Trail Road. Arrangements entrusted to Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home, Spokane.” (Spokesman Review)