"Ex-Harrington Man Dies. Thomas H (Tom) Adams, 84, died Sept 4 in a Spokane hospital. He was a resident of the Harrington community for a long time. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy Lehman, of Spokane, two grandchildren, Lonna Lehman of Spokane and Merna Cottman, of Fresno, Calif., two great grandchildren in Fresno and a sister, Mamie Burrill, of Spokane." (Davenport Times: 9-21-1967)

"About 9 a.m. today F R Allman was run over and killed by a combines harvester on the Carl Canfield ranch north of Harrington. The harvester team ran away and at least one of the horses was also killed. Deceased was from Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and was about 30 years of age." (Citizen: 8-15-1919)

Barbre, James Robert 12-26-1947

“Three Day-Old Grandson of J S Barbres Dies. Mr and Mrs J S Barbre received a message Thursday morning that their new little grandson, James Robert, passed away. The baby, son of Mr and Mrs Bern Barbre, was born Dec 22, at 2 p.m. which was J S Barbre’s birthday. The Vern Barbres have a little son, Cliff, who was two years old Sept 7.” (Citizen: 12-26-1947)

Brace, Harry G 10-20-1933

“Word comes to Harrington of the death of Harry G Brace, 58, of Seattle . He had been ill nine months. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, Oct 18, at 3 o’clock, at the Bonney Watson chapel, and burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery . He is survived by his widow, Myrtle, a son, Jack, and two daughters, Betty and Reba; one brother and five sisters. Mrs Brace was formerly Miss Myrtle Croonquist who was a member of the high school faculty in Harrington four years in about 1912. Mr Brace was born in Wingham , Ontario . At one time he resided in Davenport and at that time many Harrington people knew the Brace family. He was vice president of the Washington Manufacturers’ Association, a prominent member of the Rotarian Club and of the Rainer Golf and Country Clubs. When he came to Seattle in 1898 he began the manufacture of calendars and novelties. This business grew until at the time of his death it was the largest of its kind in the West. About a year ago Mr and Mrs Brace lost their five year old daughter, Harriet. Mrs Brace and family have the sympathy of her many Harrington friends in their bereavement.” (Citizen: 10-20-1933)

Brainard, Wm H 10-20-1916

"Judge William H Brainard. After an illness of some time, followed by an operation at the Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, Judge William H Brainard, died Tuesday at 8 pm. at the age of 67 years. He was well known in this part of the country and for some time he had been postmaster and druggist of Downs. He was born Feb 13, 1849 in Rochester, New York, and was married to Eva L Hill in Litchfield, Minn., in 1875. Two children were born to the couple, neither of which is alive today while his wife is in the hospital at Medical Lake. The funeral services were in charge of the Masonic lodge which were held Thursday at 2:30 from the Methodist church, the Rev John Clayton officiating." (Citizen: 10-20-1916)

Brophy, Sara Virginia 2-23-1921

"Sara Virginia Brophy. Female, White. Married. Birth: June 24, 1860; age: 60 yrs 8 mos. Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan. Father: Robt. Campbell, born Glasgow, Scotland; Mother: Agnes sinclair, born Edinburg, Scotland. Informant: Ethel B Van Austen, Harrington, Wash. Death: Feb 23, 1921. Cause: Crupous pneumonia. Contributory: Cardiac hypertrophy, duration 3 days. J M Corpening, MD, Harrington, Wash. Place of Burial, Removal: Moorehead, Minn. Undertaker, J E Turner, Harrington, Wash." (WA State Board of Health: Register of Death; Lincoln Co, Harrington, Reg. Dist R-3)

Brown, Charles Horace 3-12-1937

“Charles Horace Brown, 64, proprietor of the Harrington Auto Tourist camp and cabins, died in a Spokane hospital March 4 following surgery. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs Bonnie McKenzie of Spokane, and son, Paul Brown of Coulee City.”

"Another Old-Timer Reaches Trail's End. Charles Horace Brown, 64, proprietor of the Harrington Auto Tourist Camp and Cabins, died in a Spokane hospital Thursday, March 4, following an operation for prostate gland trouble. His body was taken in charge by Hazen & Jaeger at N1306 Monroe, from the Gothic Chapel of which his funeral services were held at 2 o'clock, Saturday, March 6, interment Riverside Park. Surviving Mr Brown are a daughter and a son: Mrs Bonnie MacKenzie, Spokane and Paul R Brown of Coulee City, Washington. Mrs Brown preceded her husband in death several years ago. Charles H Brown was born April 10, 1873 in Douglas County, Kansas. He was Scotch descent, both parents having been born in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1935, when interviewed by a Citizen representatives, he had living two sisters and a brother, but he did not give us their addresses. Leaving Kansas as a young man, he worked in Colorado during railroad building times, and helped in the digging of tunnels. Later he came to the mines in Montana where at Butte he worked running a drill. From there he came to Sprague, where he met and hired as a farm hand to Johnnie Taylor of Harrington, working for him two years. In 1895 he returned to his native state where he was united in marriage to Miss Ada Fisher, and brought hsi bride to Harrington where he made his home continuously ever since. Pall bearers were: F J Gilpatric, Chas E Moore, John Gordon, Jim Watson, E S Anderson, and John Fitch. Others attending from here were Mr and Mrs Sam Kubota and family, and John Taylor. The Citizen joins with his friends in extending sympathy to the survivors of the family." (Citizen: 3-12-1937)

Cobb, Tom 5-23-1941

“Tom Cobb, youngest brother of Jim Cobb, passed away two weeks ago at his home in California . He visited the Cobbs at Harrington last fall, after he moved from Missouri to California . His wife, a son and daughter (twins) and two brothers, J M and Al, and a half-brother, Ernest Cobb, survives.” (Citizen: 5-23-1941)

Cockle, Walter 10-07-1927

“Henry Johnson, who keeps pretty closely in touch with the movements, doings and whereabouts of pioneer of the Harrington section, informs us of the death, at Everett , on Friday, the 23^rd of September, of Walter Cockle, a brother-in-law of Bill Bonneywell. Mr Cockle lived on a farm west of town at one time. Bright’s disease is said to be the uniform worn by the ‘Grim Reaper’ when he called on Mr Cockle. Mr William Bonneywell went to the coast to be present at the funeral and to help with the preliminaries of settling up the estate.” (Citizen: 10-07-1927)

Coplen, Martha 1968

"Funeral services were held at Riplinger Funeral Home in Spokane for Mrs Martha M Coplen, who died Dec 4 in Redding. Officiating was the Rev J Christensen. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Park. Mrs Coplen was survived by her son Henry B Coplen a former Davenport High School coach and teacher. She also is survived by one grandson and one granddaughter, and a sister, Mrs Alice Brooks of Redding, Calif. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of the services." (Davenport Times: 12-12-1968)

Costello, John Anthony:

“John Anthony ‘Jack’ Costello was born June 13, 1921 on the family farm north of Sprague , WA , the seventh of eight children of John and Elizabeth McDonald Costello. The family moved to Boone Avenue in Spokane in 1928, where he attended St Aloysius Grade School, Gonzaga High School and Gonzaga University . While serving in the US Army in Europe as a First Lieutenant during World War II, he was decorated with a Purple Heart, two Bronze Star Medals, and the Silber Star for valor. After the war, he returned to Spokane and married Joanne Hennessey. Services will be held in Spokane on Saturday, April 27, 2013, 11 a.m., St Peter Catholic Church, 3520 East 18^th Ave. , Spokane . A reception will follow at the parish hall.” (www.becksfuneral home.com) {The Seattle Times: 4-21-2013}

Coughlin, Dennis 6-17-1910

"Dennis Coughlin Dead. Word reached here early in the week that Dennis Coughlin, taken by his brother John to California last week Monday for his health, died Saturday." (Citizen: 6-17-1910)

Daily, Cheryl A 4-26-2012

“Celebration of life memorial service for Cheryl A Daily, 56, is scheduled at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27, at the Reardan Presbyterian Church. Pastor Bill Ward will officiate. Mrs Daily died April 21 in Spokane . Born Oct 3, 1955, to Donald and Gwen Beck in Spokane , she grew up in Reardan and graduated from Reardan High School in 1973. She was involved in school athletics, band and FFA. After her Nov 11, 1989 marriage to Doug Daily in Reardan, they continued to live in Reardan. She enjoyed her pets and loved to fish. She took great pride in her yard and flower garden and loved to travel to Leavenworth and Hawaii . She was a 28-year employee of Reardan Grain Growers, most recently as administrative assistant at Crop Production Services. She also belonged to Spring Creek Grange. Her father preceded her in death in 2008. Besides her husband and mother, she leaves a son, Jeremy (and Lark) Milne; three grandchildren, Connor, Logan and Lillian; a brother, Gary (and Billie) Beck; and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Dav. Times: 4-26-2012)

Duncan, Pete 7-02-1964

“Pete Duncan Dies. Word Tuesday morning from Mrs Pete Duncan at Black Diamond, brings notice of the death of her husband, Friday, June 27. Pete had been ill a long, long time. He was hospitalized at various times, but mostly he was cared for at home by his wife, and children. This constant care was willingly and gladly given the patient that he might continue in the family circle and family home. Peter B Duncan, 78, was born in Topeka , Kansas . His mother was the late Mrs Lulu Duncan, and the family resided at Harrington in early days. The Pete Duncans moved to the Enumclaw area 41 years ago where Pete worked in the coal mines. He was a member of the Black Diamond Presbyterian Church, and the United Mine Workers. Surviving him besides his wife, Ruby (nee Ruby Marler), are three sons, Jack H, Novato, CA; Robert B, Black Diamond; and dFred Duncan, Auburn; three daughters, Mrs Georgia Zumek and Miss Ethel Duncan, Black Diamond, and Mrs Hazel Bishop, Auburn; a brother, Eli Duncan, Freeland, Island County; three sisters, Mrs Ethel Dachwald, Whitefish, Montana, Mrs Georgia Hogge, Texas; Mrs Susan H____, Grand Junction, CO, and grandchildren. Mrs Dachwald is at the Duncan home with Ruby. Last rites were held Monday at 2 o’clock and burial was in Black Diamond Cemetery.” (Citizen: 7-02-1964)

Fries, Jim 4-26-2012

“Memorial service for Jim Fries, 58, is planned at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at the Great Northwest territories facility off Highway 95, milepost 498, near Naples , Idaho . With his wife, Cheryl, at his side, Mr Fries died Friday, April 13, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born Aug 30, 1953, in Spokane , he grew up in Harrington and was a 1971 Harrington High School graduate. He worked in his family's auto repair business and at age 22, carried on the tradition by first purchasing a Chevron station in Davenport . With his wife, he later owned and operated a second Chevron station in Bonners Ferry, Idaho , for more than 31 years. Family members recall his love of ‘adventurist and unique activities. His passions included hunting, archery, soccer, snowmobiling, tearing up the roads on the Harley Davidson, and of course, his beloved favorite football team, the Seattle Seahawks—win or lose.’ Besides his wife of 35 years, he leaves two sons, Jeff (and Jen) of Post Falls, Idaho, and Richard (Brandy) of Port Orchard, Wash.’ his parents, Jerry and Joan Fries, and siblings Mike Fries, Mel Fries, Laura Hunt and Dale Luders.” (Dav. Times: 4-26-2012)

Frisby, Earl L 9-01-1916

“Killed by Kick of Horse. Earl Lorenzo, son of Mr and Mrs John P Frisby, who were on a visit to Mrs Frisby’s sister, Mrs W F Lamp, south of town, was kicked by a horse about noon Saturday and died very shortly afterwards. The boy’s chest was crushed by the blow. The little fellow was 4 years, nine months and 7 days of age. Undertaker J E Turner prepared the remains and shipped them by express to Spokane that night. The bereaved parents returned to Spokane where the little casket was consigned to the Hazen-Jaeger Undertaking parlors.” (Citizen: 9-01-1916)

Hansard, Thomas A 8-01-1930

"T A Hansard Was 70 Years. Thomas A Hansard, who died at his home in McMinnville, Oregon on July 18th, was for 27 years a resident of the Harrington Wheat Belt and town of Harrington. Heart failure was the cause of death which came in the twinkling of an eye while the nurse had stepped from the room for a minute. He was thought to be growing better just before the end came. Mr Hansard was born at Knoxville, Tennessee, April 15, 1860. From there he moved to Oregon, and from Oregon to Washington, where he owned considerable land near Mohler and later moved to Harrington where he owned a residence in the city for several years. In 1915 he moved to McMinnville, Oregon where he has since resided, and where he was recognized as one of its leading citizens, being prominent in the work of the Baptist church of which he was a member, and being named as one of the members of the building committee when the fine large Baptist church was constructed in that college town after he located there. Surviving him are his widow, two sons, Clay of Harrington, Washington and who conducts the farming operation on his farms; Bernard of McMinnville, one daughter, Mrs F E __rks of Portland, Oregon, two nieces who made their home with them, Ruth and Wilma O'Keefe; four brothers and one sister Frendall of ___ano, Oregon; Rose of Salem, Oregon; Brown, Harris of Great Falls, Montana and Mrs Propst of ___anon. All were present for funeral except his brother Brown. Dr Henry of McMinnville preached the funeral sermon at the Baptist church. Thomas A Hansard was a true American citizen, standing for the best things in life, was a loyal Christian, a loving father and husband and a staunch supporter of the ___ laws and the 18th Amendment of the Constitution and had many friends wherever he went." (print caught in binding; Citizen: 8-01-1930) {Edit: T A Hansard buried his first wife, Emma Allen Hansard in 1903 in Harrington's Hillcrest Cemetery and his little daughter Ora in 1902.}

Hatcher, Elmer 1-31-1947

“Funeral services for Elmer Hatcher, who died last week Thursday at Portland , were held in that city Monday of this week. He was born in the Willamette Valley where he married Effie Thompson and moved, with other members of his wife’s family, to Harrington in about 1902. They purchased a ranch twelve miles west of Harrington and resided there until 1906, when they purchased the hardware store and moved into town. Their son, Lloyd, was active in high school sports. IN 1918 the family moved to Twisp , Washington and in 1930 to Portland . At the time of his death, Mr Hatcher was working for Meier and Frank. The funeral services were conducted under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. Mr Hatcher was a member of Laurel Lodge No. 119 at Harrington. Surviving him besides his wife and son, are three grandchildren, Vance, Duane and Barry Hatcher.” (Citizen: 1-31-1947)

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)

High, August 10-07-1927

“August High, 83, ex-Washington state grange master and ex-state senator for Clark and Skamania counties, died in Vancouver last week.” (Citizen: 10-07-1927)

Henderson, Mary H Riley 1935

"J F Henderson, as executor of the estate of Mary H Riley Henderson, has filed a report in superior court of the private sale of part of the estate, a quarter section of pasture west of Davenport, to William and Charles Baring, for $500." (Odessa Record: 5-03-1935)

Hudson, Byrne 8-04-1922

“Byrne Hudson’s Body is Found. The body of little four-year old Byrne Hudson, son of Mr and Mrs Hudson, formerly of Harrington, who was drowned July 24^th in the Wenatchee River at Cashmere, was recovered last Saturday at a point four miles below the scene of the drowning. The body was identified by his father after it had been in the water for some 6 days. The funeral was held Sunday and burial took place at Wenatchee , Wash. Ralph Arnold, a brother of Mrs Hudson, who is working for the Talkington Brothers, attended the funeral. In speaking of this sad affair, Mr Arnold said that the Hudson ’s were camping at the Cashmere tourist grounds near the river. Byrne was afraid of the water and would not go near it. Mrs Hudson was not feeling well that day and about 9 o’clock she lay down in their tent to rest but soon got up to look after Byrne. She inquired of a camper near whose little boy had been playing with Byrne and he replied: ‘My lad says he saw him fall into the river a little while ago’ and the man calmly went on eating his breakfast. The man said his son had mentioned it some five minutes before. In no time over a dozen men were diving into a deep hole just below the camp and the search soon spread all along the bank, but it was not until six days had passed that the body was recovered and the fact that he had drowned had been established. Just why that man had failed to investigate what his son had told him is something the campers there could not understand and their criticism was so pointed that he packed up his things and departed.” (Citizen: 8-04-1922)

Hutchens, Ivis 8-29-1913

“Ivis Hutchens, aged 18 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Hutchens, of Lamona, died Monday evening. Four other members of the family are reported sick.” (Citizen: 8-29-1913)

Jones, Harry O. 1956

"Harry O Jones Dies. Miss Connie Gilliland attended the funeral services for Harry O Jones Friday, at Yakima. Mr Jones was a banker here in 1906. About 36 years ago he and his family moved to Yakima where he later was instrumental in organizing a Loan company of which firm he continued a member. Mr Jones is survived by his widow, Elizabeth at home; son Robert, Everett and daughter, Mrs Vivian Groenow and two grandchildren. Mr Jones was a cousin of Miss Gilliland. Bother Miss Gilliland, and her brother, William Gilliland, visited at the Jones' home several times during Mr Jones' long illness." (Citizen: 7-09-1954)

Knepper, William E 5-24-2012

“At his request, no service is scheduled for William (Bill) E Knepper, who died May 7 at his Davenport home. Born July 18, 1929, in Fresno , CA , he married Arlene in Coeur d’Alene , Idaho , on Feb 7, 1959. Together they worked and raised their family in Kirkland , Duvall and Davenport . He retired from the Bellevue School District after 25 years of service. Preceding him in death were his parents Kenneth and Marie; siblings Gayler, Katie, Shirley, Carol, Barbara, Freddie and Kenneth, Jr; and a granddaughter, Sunshine Lee Fisher. Besides his wife of 53 years, he leaves three daughters, Julie (Clyde) Fisher, Donna (Bill) Baker and Laura (Mark) Mandere; two grandchildren, Mikayla and Jacob; three step-grandchildren, Tony, Tammie and Billi Jo; 8 step-great-grandchildren, Tylor, Karissa, Brian, Steven, Katelyn, Dylan, Taylor and Ellie; and siblings Linda, Marilyn and David. A family statement noted his ‘passions were his faith, family and a great motorcycle ride. In that order’.” (Dav. Times: 5-24-2012)

Koeller, - 7-03-1908

"The little daughter, four years of age, of Wm Koeller, residing one mile west of Reardan, was burned to a crisp Saturday afternoon. Her clothes caught fire from a fire under a kettle in which potatoes were being boiled. The little unfortunate lived but a few hours after the accident." (Citizen: 7-03-1908)

Landt, Kurt L., b. Dec 16, 1969, d. Jun 25, 1971, B2, L36.

“Kurt L Landt. Died: 25 June 1971, Spokane , WA . Residence: Spokane . Certificate 014833.” (WA Death Index) “Kurt Landt. –His home Rt 1, Nine Mile Falls , WA . Son of Mr and Mrs Verne Dean Landt, at the home; brother of John, Ned, Frank, Cindy, Edwin, Eric and Sara; grandson of Mr and Mrs David Chester Ventor, New Jersey; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside services Wednesday, June 30 at 1:30 p.m. in West Greenwood Cemetery . The Rev F J Ahrendt officiating. Memorial services Wednesday, June 30 at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Reardan, WA, The Rev P J Ahrendt officiating. The Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 7-01-1971)

Lassen, Eddie 8-21-1953
"Eddie Lassen, 30 was killed, and Garry Kindred severely injured when Garry's car went off the road, between Soap Lake and Odessa, about 1 ½ miles west of the Lincoln county line, abut 7 a.m. Wednesday. The two were traveling with the van, bringing the Valley Farm thoroughbreds home from the Long Acres race track, as was also Mrs John Kindred, mother of Garry, who had the kindred car. Walter Peltier was driving the van and John Kindred trainer of the Valley Farm race horses, was riding with him. The three vehicles left Renton sometime Tuesday afternoon. The Snoqualmie pass is closed to trucks, so this car caravan had to take the longer route.... Reports are that Eddie Lassen was instantly killed. His father resides in a rest home in Spokane, and a brother is employed at the railway depot at Washtucna, and he was immediately notified by Mr Armstrong. Other relatives of Ed Lassen are buried at Portland and the brother requested Eddie' body be sent there. Garry has severe head injured. ... Lassen, a former jockey, worked at the Valley Farm for a time this spring." (Citizen: 8-21-1953)

Ledford, Myrna Yale 2013

“Myrna Ledford. Born Myrna Maxine Yale on April 20, 1918, at the family home in Davenport, Washington , to parents Milo Vere and Ella May Rich Yale. She died peacefully on June 12 at the age of 95 in Conroe, Texas . In death as in life she ‘did it her way’. In life Myrna had a strong faith characterized by a deep and expansive love for everyone as exemplified in ! Corinthians 13, her favorite scripture. Myrna grew up in the wheat growing capital of the country near Harrington , Washington , where her father was the owner of the town’s general store. Her mother, who was an active partner in the store, had been a teacher and elementary school principal. Myrna was the pampered baby sister of two older brothers, Dean and Milo . Her childhood was typified by the idyllic 1920’s small town America. She graduated from Washington State University in 1940 with degrees in psychology and sociology and had plans to pursue a mater’s degree in social work at Boston University . Her plans changed when she married Willard Wesley (Wes) Ledford in 1941. Her husband and family became the most important things in her life from this point forward as they raised their two daughters, Vicki and Alice. When her daughters were in high school, Myrna pursued her dream of being a social worker. After she retired, Myrna continued her life’s calling by working with developmentally disables adults. She leaves behind to celebrate her life and cherish her memory, her two daughters, Vicki Jean Ledford and Alice Beth Ledford Housel, nephew John Walter Grebb Bradley, cherished grandson Adam Yale Housel, daughter-in-law Lacie Schkade Housel, and adored great grandson Austin Barron Housel. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willard Wesley Ledford, two brothers, Dean and Milo Yale, and grandson Barron Wesley Housel. A celebration of her life and memorial service will be held on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Metcalf Funeral Home, 1801 East White Oak Terrace, Conroe , Texas , 77304 .” (Conroenews.com from June 15 to June 28, 2013)

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Logan, Charles 6-04-1954
"Charles Logan Dies. Mr and Mrs A C Patton, C E Moore, and Mr and Mrs Walt Larson attended the funeral services for Charles T Logan Tuesday, at the Smith Funeral Home in Spokane. Burial was in Memorial Gardens, Spokane. Mrs Grace Logan, sister-in-law of Charles Logan, went to Spokane Monday to be with Mrs Charles Logan. Mr Logan underwent major surgery May 3, and passed away at 6:15 Friday evening, Mary 28 at his home. Survivors include his wife, Ema, at home at W 211 Riverside; daughter, Mrs Harry Hotchkiss, Salt Lake City, Utah; sons, Charles Jr., Spokane and Fred, Enumclaw; six grandchildren; half brother, Willis Logan, and nieces and nephews. Charley Logan worked for C E Moore in the store here for many years. He Left here in about 1933, and resided at Odessa, Wilbur, Reardan, and 16 years ago moved to Spokane. Mrs Grace Logan remained in Spokane until Tuesday evening to see cousins who had come to the last rites." (Citizen: 6-04-1954)

Looney, James L 8-31-1934
"James Leamon Looney, 79, father of Mrs Francis J Rieth, pioneer of the Cheney region, died at the home of his daughter at Harrington, of apoplexy, Friday, Aug 24. The remains were taken in charge by the Harrington Funeral Home, and on Monday Mr J E Turner transported them by ambulance to Cheney where funeral services for him were held in the Community church, a large gathering of his pioneer neighbors and friends attending. Burial was in the Cheney cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death nine years ago. Mr Looney was born in Brighton, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. he worked in the coal mines at Brighton and Perlee, the latter being the birthplace of his daughter, Gertha, now Mrs Francis J Rieth of Harrington. He came west in 1891 and located at Cheney where he contracted in excavating, moving buildings and carpenter work. He and the father of the Citizen editor, W F Bassett, worked together on several contracts at Cheney. Mr Looney is survived by one daughter, Mrs Francis J Rieth, Harrington and one son, Roy J Looney of Seattle, and a number of grandchildren. The last nine years of his life, following the death of his wife at Cheney, were spent with his daughter and son-in-law at Harrington. His declining years were crowned with good health until the past year. In Nov 1933 he suffered a stroke of apoplexy, from which he slowly recovered under the efficient care and nursing of his daughter, assisted by his son who came over from Seattle and remained for a time. Then in Feb, when he seemed to have recovered from the first stroke, a second stroke attacked him, and the third one proved fatal. He was well thought of and highly respected wherever he resided, being a good citizen, pleasant and helpful wherever and whenever his means or his strength permitted. The Citizen extend sympathies and condolence to the sorrowing ones." (Citizen: 8-31-1934)

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Lorang, Edith Dwyer 7-02-1954
"Mrs Ray Lorang (Edith Dwyer) died June 28 in a Spokane hospital after a long and serious illness. Her home was a Lewiston, Idaho. Hennessey Funeral Home was in charge of services which were held Wednesday. Mrs Lorang is survived by her husband, at home, her mother, Mrs Margaret Dwyer, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs Vivian Friend, Centralia and Mrs Bernadine Allen, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The Dwyers were residents of Harrington for many years, where the three girls were reared, and attended the local schools. Mrs Lorang's father, R W Dwyer passed away several years ago." (Citizen: 7-02-1954)

Magers, J E 1-31-1919

"Mrs Thompson's Oldest Brother Dies. Last Friday evening Mrs W S Thompson received a wire that her brother, J E Magers was near death. She hurriedly took the train that evening arriving at Portland at 7:30 Saturday evening to find that he had passed away at 12:10 that day. Mr Magers, familiarly called 'J.E.' by all his relatives was widely known throughout Oregon, his father, Dr W B Magers being a pioneer physician of that state. Being the eldest of a family of eleven children he was looked to more as a father because of his good counsel, legal knowledge and staunch Christian character. Although not feeling well for some time he continued his legal duties until just a few days ago he was taken ill at his office and taken home. Having a jolly, sunny nature he was liked by both young and old. An incident illustrative of this occurred during the first visit Mrs Thompson and daughter Beatrice, then a little girl, made them from here. Beatrice came to her mamma and whispered in her ear, 'Say, mamma, Uncle J E makes me think of Foxy Grandpa'. As an earnest champion of prohibition; educator, having charge in an early day of McMinnville College; county judge of Yamhill county, of which McMinnville is the county seat; attorney in Portland for something like 20 years; devoted Christian and church and Sunday school worker, he has rounded out a useful life. He was buried in Portland Tuesday, January 28th." (Citizen: 1-31-1919)

Matson, Anna 8-01-1958
"Mrs Anna Matson. Funeral services for Mrs Anna Matson, 77, who passed away July 24 were held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Moser chapel, Rev S F Goldenman officiating. Interment was in the Meyers Falls Cemetery. Pallbearers were John and Jack Citkovich, Ed Maxson, Ted Bender, Victor Matson and Archie Strand." (Colville Statesman Examiner: 8-01-1958)

Maurer, Joseph J 1954

"Joseph J Maurer died, Last Rites at 8 a.m. Today. Joseph J Maurer, Rocklyn pioneer, passed away Jan 26 at a Spokane hospital. Rosary was said Thursday at 7:30 from Hennessey Chapel in Spokane and funeral services are being held this morning at 8 o'clock from Our Lady of Lourdes cathedral. Rev Bernard Berry is officiating, and interment will be in Holy Cross cemetery. Surviving Mr Maurer are his wife, Sadie Maurer of Spokane; five daughters, Mrs Frances Huck, Mrs Marcella Vanic, both of Newman Lake; Mrs Emily Ruebel and Mrs Agnes Maras, both of Trentwood; Mrs Evalene Hutton of Libby, MT; three sons: Charles J Maurer of Rocklyn, Maurice Maurer of St Marie, Idaho, and Albert Maurer of Newman Lake; 35 grandchildren." (Citizen: 1-29-1954)

McGoldrick, Anna 4-03-1953
"Daughter of Late Bart Schmidt Dies in Spokane. Mrs Edward A McGoldrick (Anna Schmitz) of Spokane died this week, and Rosary was said Tuesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in the Smith Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. from ST Mary's Catholic church, with Rev M P Shiel officiating. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving Mrs McGoldrick are her husband, one sister, Mrs Celestia Warren, Palouse; four brothers, Matt Schmitz, Medford, OR, John J Schmitz, Fortine, MT, Bart Schmitz, Spokane, and Hubert H Schmitz, Tacoma; step-mother, Mrs Tillie Schmitz, Harrington." (Citizen: 4-03-1953)

McKee, Muriel 2-20-1959
"Muriel McKee Buried in Cemetery in Spokane. Funeral services for Muriel McKee were held from the Davenport Presbyterian church at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 17. Rev John A Christensen officiated. Burial was in Riverside cemetery, Spokane, beside his wife, the former Belle Kennedy McKee, and daughter, Hazel. Mr McKee suffered a stroke Feb 2 and was hospitalized. His arm and leg were affected rather seriously. Saturday morning Mr McKee is said to have rallied but at 2:10 he passed away. His survivors include daughters, Mrs Francis Stiles (Doris), Mrs Ed Mecklenberg (Lois) and Mrs Del Wacker (Bernice), Odessa; three grandchildren; one brother, M L McKee, Spokane. An obituary will be used next week." (Citizen: 2-20-1959)

Meadows, Al 6-26-1925

“Word reached here yesterday that Al Meadows, formerly with the WWP Co in Harrington, had come in contact with a 12,000-volt high power line and had been so badly shocked that he died a short time later. The accident happened three miles east of Moscow , Idaho .” (Citizen: 6-26-1925)

Miller, Perry 5-12-1950

Perry Miller, father of Mrs Glen Biggart, was a son of the West. Born in Oregon and reared in Oregon and Washington , his lifetime was spent in these states and in Idaho . He allied himself with the Harrington community for a few of his nearly 82 years and made lasting friendships. Following is Mr Miller’s obituary that was published in his home-town paper, the Nez Perce Herald: ‘Four score and two years was the time allotted for the very eventful and successful life of a Nez Perce pioneer. P E Miller as he closed his eyes to this world on Wednesday morning at 8:30. His life was a fully rounded out one and he lived to see achievement in many projects in which he had an active part. Every adventure in his life was one of progression to help his family, his community, his country and make the world a better place in which to live. His business, civic and religious life was outstanding and could be well summed up with the Biblical words, ‘Well done, though good and faithful servant’. Perry Eli Miller was born in Scio, Linn County , Oregon on May 23, 1868, son of John and Amanda Miller. Shortly after his birth his parents moved to the old donation claim near Albany and he attended the district school there until 12 years of age. The family then moved to Sprague , WA . Following this he went to Adams , Oregon and later accepted a position with a wholesale grocery firm in Tacoma . On Dec 23, 1889, Mr Miller married Miss Anne E Simpson at Adams , Oregon . Three sons and one daughter were born to this union. They bought a farm near Freeman, Spokane County , WA , where they lived for several years and the panic of 1893 enveloped them. After much hard work they settled all indebtedness and with a four-horse team and one dollar and twenty-five cents came to Nez Perce prairie which was then opening, and settled on a homestead one mile east and one-half mile north of the town site. Soon they had a crop of wheat growing. On Feb 16, 1901, Mr Miller bought the interest of E L Parker in a furniture business and later entered a corporation composed of T M Mockler, J H Mockler and Mr Miller, doing business under the name Mockler, Miller and Mockler. He also served as commissioner for Nez Perce County. On Sept 6, 1901, he suffered the loss of his wife. On Dec 31, 1911, Mr Miller was married to Tracy Hoffman, who survives him. In 1915 he sold his hardware business and they moved to Payette , Idaho . Again in 1920 he engaged in farming at Harrington , WA . In 1925 he purchased a townsite at Soap Lake where they lived until returning to Nez Perce in March, 1947. While living at Soap Lake , he served as mayor, and was influential in getting the MacKay memorial hospital there as well as a water system, and he gave the town its first fire engine. He was an active member of the Gideons, Wenatchee camp; Elks lodge Lewiston , and a trustee of the Community church at Soap Lake . In all of Mr Miller’s different homes and outside interests, his heart was always with the Nez Perce community and its people. He helped to build the town and boosted its worth from the beginning, and chose to spend his last days in its midst. He built the first business house now occupied by the Bell Motor Co and was instrumental in the building of the hotel as well as many other structures—some gone and some still standing. He held many civic and business positions in the town. His fine, courteous manner and his Christian spirit were an inspiration to all the friends and neighbors. He enjoyed good health up to within a few months of his demise when the disease of cancer overwhelmed him. He was patient however, through much suffering and his Christian faith abounded.—The Nez Perce Herald, May 4, 1950.’ Funeral services, which had been arranged by Mr Miller himself, were held Friday from the Christian church with Rev S R Dougherty, pastor of the Community church officiating. Mr Miller’s favorite hymns were sung by a male quartet. The Huff Funeral Home was in charge of the rites, and burial was in the Nez Perce cemetery.” (Citizen: 5-12-1950)

Moore, Charles 1961

“Death Comes To Charles Moore. After a hospitalization of ten days at Memorial Hospital , C E Moore passed away Friday morning, May 5, 1961. Mr Moore had been ailing for several years, ill of leukemia. However he was able to live a normal life until the past few months. Charles Edward Moore was born Dec 15, 1877 at Toronto , Canada . In 1883 his parents brought their family to the States. They came to Spokane via the Northern Pacific and were passengers on the first train over the new rails. From Spokane the family went to Davenport and on to the Egypt farming area by wagon. They homesteaded land in that area and resided there many years. Sept 4, 1905 Mr Moor and Miss Mabel Strout of Davenport were married. In 1911 they moved to Wenatchee where Mr Moore had purchased a store. In 1915 their business was lost by fire. With the insurance money, Mr Moore opened a store in Harrington—Moore Brothers—which he operated for many years. He sold the store but later returned to business in the community, this time with Moore ’s Grocery. About 1939 he sold the store to Mr Frame, and retired. Mrs Moore died in August, 1952, and Charlie continued to reside in their home in Harrington. He was a life-time member of the Elks Lodge No. 228 and a member of the Athletic Round Table, Spokane; and a member of the Harrington Lions Club. Last rites were held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Community Congregational church. Rev Berton Connerly officiated. His scripture was the 13^th chapter of 1^st Corinthians, which was a request from the family. Mrs Leslie Potts of Davenport and Mrs George Norin sang ‘Abide With Me’, and ‘It Is Well With My Soul’. Mrs Dean Armstrong was organist. Pallbearers were Eldon LePere, Walter Larson, Wayne Talkington from Spokane , Richard Hardy, C F Gilbert and Clifford Swenson. Strate Funeral Home was in charge of the rites. The body was taken to Spokane for cremation. Thursday afternoon, May 11 at 2 p.m. the committal services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane where the urn of ashes will be deposited in a grave beside those of his wife in the Elks’ plot. Surviving Mr Moore is a brother, Herbert A Moore (Hub) of Davenport , the sole survivor of four boys and three girls in the family; also nieces, Miss Mabel Inkster, Davenport and Mrs Audrey Reader, San Diego , CA ; nephew, Charles S Moore, Portland , OR .” (Citizen: 5-11-1961)

Moos ,Loren 1928-2001
"Spokane-Graveside service for Loren C Moos, 72, a native of the Sprague and Edwall areas and a former Lincoln County Commissioner, was held Tuesday, June 19, with a memorial service following at Audubon Park United Methodist Church in Spokane. Mr Moos died June 13 in Spokane. Born Aug 26, 1928, he was raised on a farm in Sprague and graduated in 1946 from high school there. He was in the 31st Infantry (Dixie Division) of the US Army during the Korean conflict and was stationed at one point at Camp Atterbgury, Ind., where he met Betty J Orebaugh. They were married in Indianapolis, then returned to farm at Sprague. The couple later moved to Edwall, where he farmed until his 1992 retirement. He also worked as a machinery salesman for St John Hardware prior to his election as a county commissioner in 1972. During his 20 years on the board, he served on the state Urban Arterial Board from 1985 to 1988, as well as several other state and county boards. The two received diplomas from Eastern Washington University in 1990. Most recently, he was chair for the Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council for the Bureau of Land Management. He also was a charter member of the Edwall Lions Club, with perfect attendance over a 42-year span.... He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Edna Moos, and a brother, Marvin Moos. He leaves his wife of 48 years; two daughters, Lorri (and Scot) Anderson of Reardan, and Tammi (and Tim) Ray, of Spokane; four grandchildren, Jeff and Joel Anderson of Reardan and Tera and Travis Ray of Spokane; a brother Harold Moos of Spokane; a sister, Velma Potter of Seattle; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Heritage Funeral Home in Spokane handled arrangements." (DT: 6-21-2001)

Morgan, Grace 9-06-1935

“ First Harrington High School Graduate Dies. Grace E Morgan, 5262 SE Stark, wife of Harry O Morgan, died Sunday, Sept 1, following an illness of about a year. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept 4 at 10:30 a.m. from the chapel of Edward Holman & Son with Chaplain John W Beard of Mount Taber Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was in Lincoln Memorial Park , Portland , Oregon . Grace E Snyder was born at Elmore , Minnesota , Oct 4, 1888, where she lived until 1900 when she moved with her parents, Mr and Mrs A P Snyder to Oregon . A few months later she came with them to Lincoln County , Washington and located at Harrington. Here, in 1901, she entered the grade school and was the first student to graduate from the Harrington high school, her diploma being present to her by the late J Albert Talkington, then a member of the school board, May 31, 1907. She was married to Harry O Morgan March 9, 1908. In the fall of 1917 the family moved to Portland , Oregon , where Mr Morgan engaged in the grocery business and they have been in that business there the past 17 years. She is survived by her widower; one daughter, Dorothy; one son Harold; three sisters, Myrtle Van Buren of Prosser, WA, Edith Lawrence, Lamona, WA; and Elsie Rennie, West Hartford, Connecticut. (The Citizen is indebted to both Mr Joe Morgan, Ellensburg , WA , and Mrs W S Thompson, Portland , Oregon for early information of this sad happening. Mrs Thompson and Mrs Jack MacInnis were both at the funeral, and Mrs Thompson says: ‘One very seldom sees a large funeral in Portland . Grace’s was one of the largest I’ve seen here, and the flowers were unusually abundant and beautiful’.)” (Citizen: 9-06-1935)

Morgan, Lena 3-13-1914

“Mrs Lena Morgan was born in Hanover , Germany , Dec. 22, 1874 and came to the United States with her parents, settling at first in Ohio , and later moving to Kansas . She was united in marriage with Mr John H Morgan, at Louisville , Kentucky , on Jan 10, 1903, and died at Harrington , Wash. , at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 1914. Besides her husband, she is survived by two brothers and a sister—Henry and Charles Sohnrey and Mrs Minnie Heyman—all of Whitewater , Kansas . There were no children born to this union. Mrs Morgan was taken ill with bronchial pneumonia a week ago today, the immediate cause of death being influenza and bronchial pneumonia. In granting the request of her sister, after short services at the J E Turner undertaking parlors Saturday morning, Mr Morgan will depart on the east-bound Burlington and accompany the remains to Whitewater, Kansas, where they will be layed to rest in the cemetery beside her father and mother. The husband and relatives have the sympathy of the community in their affliction. Mr and Mrs Morgan came to Washington in March, 1903, two months after their marriage, and engaged in business. They were five years at Espanola before coming to Harrington.” (Citizen: 3-13-1914)

Morgan , Wash C 10-08-1915

“Mr Wash C Morgan was in his accustomed health on last Friday and in his work as janitor of the First National Bank building on the evening of the same day he was stricken with an apoplectic stroke which rendered him first dizzy and then unconscious. He was assisted to his home and two physicians were summoned. Their verdict was that he could not survive very long. He lingered till eight o’clock Saturday morning. The funeral services were conducted by Rev S H King in the Presbyterian church on Sunday afternoon. The sudden call of the angel of death was a hard blow to the family. He was born in Muscatine County , Iowa , in 1857, October 18^th. His age was 57 years, 11 months and 14 days. He was married to Miss Ella I Reed on Feb 8^th, 1882. To this union the following children were born: Mrs Dora Rock, Mr Harry O, Mrs Joe H, Mrs Delbert A, and Miss Lucille Morgan. Mr Morgan was a man who was very attached to his home and family and was held as a good neighbor and had a kind word for everybody. He carried a policy for $3,000 in the Modern Woodmen of America lodge, and was a member of Camp No. 2587 Atalissa , Iowa . The remains were taken to Portland , Oregon , for interment. This was a standing request of the deceased. J B Rock and wife, Harry O Morgan and wife, Delbert Morgan, Lucille and her mother, Mrs Wash C Morgan, accompanied the remains to their final resting place.” (Citizen: 10-08-1915)

Northrup, James R Jan 30, 2013

“James R Northrup passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2013 at the age of 86, surrounded by many family members. He suffered complications from a fall at home and died at Providence Sacred heart Medical Center in Spokane . He was born on Jan. 19, 1927 in Colville , the second child of Rod and Mabel (Wetzel) Northrup. He was raised on a ranch on Highland Loop Road between Kettle Falls and Colville and learned the value of hard work. He was proud of the fact that his great-grandfather homesteaded in Northrup Canyon near Steamboat Rock in Grand Coulee . Jim graduated from Colville high school in 1945. He was drafted into the Army and served as a M. P. and medic. During his stint with the Army, he served a portion of his time in Puerto Rico . He retired in the Army Reserves ( Spokane ) as a Major. He attended Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington college of Education . He married Marilyn Mc Rayde on Nov. 22, 1950 in Yakima . He married Jayne L. (Skold) Evans, on June 1 1068 in Minneapolis , MN . He served as a EMT and an Adult Probation and Parole officer in Spokane County . He was an Adult Probation and Parole Officer for Stevens, Ferry and Pend Orellie Counties and retired in 1988 in Colville . He was highly respected by law enforcement officers and proudly served alongside them for 36 years. James is survived by his sister, Ruth (Marvin) Ray, Colville; and by his brother Norman (Beryl), Lacey; his children, Pam Evans, Spokane; Candace (Gil) Acevedo, Spokane; Kathi (Ken) Harvey, Everett; and Randy (Dawn) Northrup, Graham; his stepchildren, Dennis (Vicki) Evans, Plans, Montana; Linda Evans, Colville; Lisa (Tim) Austin, Evans; Diane (James) Clark, Merritt, B.C.; 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, rod and Mabel; by his oldest brother, Rodney; by his stepson, Stephen Evans; his adopted son, Eric Blake, and most recently by his second wife, Jane L. Northrup. Jim was involved member of the Colville Community church, Good Sam's club, VFW, Rotary, NRA, and Knights of Pythias. In his spare time, Jim enjoyed spending time with family---camping, fishing, hunting and traveling around the United States in his motor home. He is legendary for his love of building large campfires on many camping/hunting trips. Him was always fixing things with duct tape, bailing wire, bent nails and bungee cords. He was dearly loved and respected by many and will be greatly missed! Funeral service for Jim Northrup will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Colville Community (United Methodist) Church at 930 S. Elm. The service will start at 1 p.m.” (Examiner Statesman, Colville, Stevens Co., WA. February 2013; a weekly newspaper)

Ottmar, Jacob F (Jake) 5-18-1989
"Jacob F (Jake) Ottmar, 81, of Spokane died May 15, 1989 in Deaconess Medical Center in Spokane. Mr Ottmar was born Feb 3, 1908 in Wheeler, WA. His parents were Jacob and Barbara Ottmar. He lived in Edwall from 1943 to 1956 an din Colfax from 1959 to 1964. He was a lifetime farmer, helped construct Grand Coulee Dam. The family farm was located in Edwall. He married Helen Gerlack on March 2, 1935. They were married for 54 years. He retired in 1979. He was a member of Plymouth Congregational Church; El Katif Temple in Spokane; Order of Eastern Star; York Rite Bodies; Manito Masonic Blue Lodge; The Ag Bureau, Chamber of Commerce of Spokane; Washington Wheat Growers Association; Triangle Grange in Fairfield. He attended grade school in Moses Lake. Survivors include his wife, Helen Ottmar of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs Ray (Jo Ann) Story of Pullman; two sons Curtis and his wife, Carol, Ottmar of Hermiston, Oregon and Glen Ottmar of Spokane; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Schmauder of Davenport and Pauline Zickler of Spokane; two brothers, Ben Ottmar and Rynold Ottmar of Spokane. Services will be held Friday, May 19, at 11 a.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, Spokane. Doctor Don Gilmore officiating. Interment was previously held at Fairmount Memorial Park, Spokane. Ball and Dodd Funeral Home South was in charge." (CT: 5-18-1989)

Pitts, Edith A Boals March 1953

"Mother of A C Patton Was Teacher Many Years. Following a decline in health during the past three years, Mrs A B Pitts, mother of A C Patton, died at Deaconess hospital in Spokane at 6 p.m. Saturday. Her two daughters-in-law were at her bedside when death came to her. Edith Almate Boals was born Feb 2, 1869 to Albert Clifford Boals and Phoebe Umphrey Boals, at Abington, Illinois. At the age of two she was christened in the Episcopal church at Waverly, Iowa. When five years old, she moved to Hampton, Iowa where she received her education, and where she embarked upon a long career of school teaching. She taught for a while even before she was graduated from high school. In the fall of 1896 she came west to Spokane, Washington where after taking preparatory work for kindergarten teaching she received her certificate, and taught in Spokane kindergartens several years. She taught a year in a rural school on Touchet Creek, out of Dayton and her young son Pat (AC) was with her and attended the school. The following year she attended Cheney Normal and received her life certificate. Her next school was in Odessa, where she taught from 1915 to 1924. Her two sons, Clifford and Pat, were graduated from the Odessa high school. Mrs Pitts taught school at Sandpoint for a year then went to Coeur d'Alene where she taught 10 or 11 years, and was principal of the Sherman grade school. She taught a year at Ralston, after which she accepted a position as assistant to Maude Thiel, Adams County school superintendent. her next venture was assisting in the Spokane North Central high school lunch room for two years. Four years ago, after a span of more than 55 years in school rooms, or direct connection with the profession, Mrs Pitts retired bodily—but not spiritually—from her profession. Her career, spanning several eras in the teaching field, started in the 'little red school house' which is not almost forgotten; continued through the years when small districts joined together into one consolidated district which ushered in the use of the currently common school buses; and toughed the modern age when visual education has pushed out the class room walls to admit on a screen world history-in-the-making. Three years ago, an accident, followed by a general decline in health halted the activities of this little lady. Mrs Pitts was often a visitor at the Patton home and had established a circle of friends here. She was a member of Spokane Electa Eastern Star chapter No. 20 for many years, but because of her professional life she had little time to participate in its meetings. She was a member of the Unity Church of Truth, and of the Retired Teachers Association in Spokane. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, from the chapel of the Smith Funeral Home, with Dr Herbert J Hunt officiating. Electa chapter, OES, assisted in the service. Fred Stanton, a favorite soloist of Mrs Pitts', sang 'In the Garden', and 'Good Night Here, Good Morning Over There'. Cremation followed the rites. Surviving Mrs Pitts are two sons, C H Patton of Sandpoint, Idaho, and A C Patton of Harrington; six grandchildren, including Mrs Burton Sobek (Beverly Patton) and Bob Patton of California and Joan Patton of Harrington." (Citizen: 3-20-1953)

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Plumlee, Mabel F 9-06-1979
"Memorial services were held for Mabel F Plumlee of Davenport on Tuesday, Aug 28. Rev Michael Harpel of the Assembly of God Church officiated. Mrs Plumlee had been a resident of Edwall prior to entering the Davenport nursing home three years ago. She was born Oct 21, 1890 in Lamona, Wash., to Rev and Mrs R D Streyffeler. She married William R Pluymlee on Jan 1, 1910, and they pastored churches in Wilson Creek, Wash., and St Helens, Ore., prior to his death in 1921. She is also preceded in death by a son and daughter, Paul and Willene. She is survived by a son, Willard of Seattle; a daughter, Esther Vick of Bellingham, Wash., one granddaughter, Bonnie Peterson, Seattle; and a great grandson, Daniel Peterson; two step-children, Maynard Johnson of Ferndale, Wash.' and Alyce Lofdahl of Ferndale; and four sisters, Hazel Rozenkranz of Seattle, Etta Wendlandt of Reardan, Willah Klein of Edwall, Ruth Lando of Klamath Falls, Ore., and numerous nieces and nephews." (DT: 8-30-1979)

Pratt, unidentified 1919

"Last Friday Daddy Pratt received word that John Pratt of Emmett, Idaho, had lost two sons of influenza and a 17 year old daughter of pneumonia. There are 10 members of the family." (Citizen: 1-17-1919)

Radmaker, Margaret 2011

“Margaret Radmaker was born Aug 3, 1921 to Henry and Elizabeth Carstensen in Almira, WA. She passed away on March 31, 2011 at the age of 89. She suffered from lymphoma and congestive heart failure for many years. Margaret attended WSU until her marriage in 1941. She was a devoted wife and mother, an excellent cook and seamstress. She is predeceased by her brother Myron Carstensen. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Harold, her son Mark Radmaker (wife Suzanne), daughter Donna Winblade and brother Henry Carstensen Jr. There are four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. No services are being held at this time. Arrangements by Acacia Funeral Home.” ( Seattle Times: 4-01-2011)

Reiuch, John 10-07-1927

“John Reiuch, 46, brakeman on the Winlock * Toledo Lumber Company’s logging road, was killed instantly when he fell under the wheels of a train he was working on in the Winlock yards.” (Citizen: 10-07-1927)

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Schultz, Jake 1-08-1954
"Jake Schultz Rites at Prosser Funeral Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the Chapman Funeral Home for Jake Schultz, 56, who passed away on Sunday in Goldendale. The Rev Vincent Larson officiated. Larry Kimmell was soloist accompanied by Mrs. Lee Lampson. Burial was in East Prosser cemetery. Pall bearers were Arden Anton, William Mann, Max Ladiges, Earl Odle, Frank Whitney and Mike Dzurick. The Prosser American Legion post conducted graveside burial services. Mr Schultz, who had made his home at Glenwood for the past two years, moved to Prosser in Sept. Born in Newdorf, Saskatchewan, Canada, he had served with the United States forces in World War I. He was a member of the Mabton American Legion post and of the Mabton Grange. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; two sons, Jake and Elmer of Glenwood; a daughter, Miss Helen Schultz of Prosser; his father, Chris Schultz, of Spokane; seven brothers, Herman of Kalispell, Mont., John of Grandview; Dan of Odessa; Carl of Davenport; and Adolph, Sam, Albert and Delmar, all of Harrington; three sisters, Mrs Mary Samuelson of Olympia; Mrs Catherine Bibioff of Seattle and Mrs Lydia Flath of Dryden, and one grandchildren.-Prosser Record Bulletin, Dec 31, 1953. Chris Schultz, father (93 years old) and all of the brothers and sisters of Jake Schultz, were present at the rites. Going from here were Mr and Mrs Sam Schultz, Cathryn and Ted, Mr and Mrs Adolph Schultz (their daughter, Mrs Fred Rogers, Spokane, and son, Robert, and Mrs Robert Schultz, Ritzville); Melvin Schultz; Carl Schultz, Davenport; and Mr and Mrs Alvin Hardt and Dan Schultz, Odessa." (Citizen: 1-08-1954)

Scott, Harry Edgar 4-27-2000
"No public services were held for Harry Edgar Scott, 87, who died April 16 in Davenport. The former owner of the Davenport Motel, he was born Jan 30, 1913 in Creston, the second youngest of 10 children born to Edgar and Mary Ausman Scott. He attended primary school in Rocklyn, often learning from one or more of his older sisters who served as teachers in the old schoolhouse which remains standing there. He graduated from Davenport High school where he was captain of the basketball team, then worked on Grand Coulee Dam and worked as a carpenter in the US Navy during WW II. He returned to Davenport to continue construction work and built or remodeled many of the homes which exist in Davenport today. After his retirement, Mr Scott acquired the Davenport Motel from his sister, Lula Gibson. The motel now is owned and operated by his son, Paul. All of his brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He leaves a son, Paul , of Davenport; a daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Errold Sutter of Lynnwood, WA; another son and daughter-in-law, Randy Scott and Sue Rhoads of Richland, WA; his former wife, Eleanor Lorz Scott of Davenport; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews." (DT: 4-27-2000)

Servias, Jimmy 1945

“Albert Braden received a note last week Thursday from Miss Lillian McCue, in Spokane , telling of the death of Jimmy Servias at Greenbay , Wisconsin . The 12 year old lad was the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Servias (Alice McCue) and a grand nephew of Mr Braden. He had undergone an emergency appendectomy.” (Citizen: 2-23-1945)

Shafer , Lorraine B 3-10-2013

“Lorraine B ‘Bopette’ Shafer, age 89.—Passed away on March 8, 2013 in Spokane , WA . She is survived by her son, Jerry Shafer (Deb); two brothers, Garry Goodman and Terry Goodman; sister-in-law, Marie Goodman; two grandchildren, Shelby Lee (Scott) and Caitlin Soriano (Mervin) and great granddaughter, Kendall Lee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Frank ‘Bops’ Shafer in 2002. Lorraine graduated from Wilbur High School and was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary. At her request there will be no services.” (Spokesman: submitted)

Shields, James 3-13-1931
"Veteran Presbyterian Minister Dies. Many old Harringtonians will regret to note that the Rev Dr James H Shields, 84, died last Saturday night at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane, following a fall he received while preparing to board a street car, resulting in a fractured skull. He had served as a Presbyterian pastor 55 years, residing in Spokane for 30 of those years. Where he founded the Westminster Presbyterian church 25 years ago. The aged pastor was retired but had served all the Presbyterian pulpits in Spokane at different times and of late years was a supply pastor. He is survived by his widow, E Alice, and one son, S G Shields who is at present in Honduras, South America. Rev Shields served as supply pastor in the Harrington First Presbyterian church a number of times and will be remembered lovingly by all who met hm. 'Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of they lord'." (Citizen: 3-13-1931)

Sheppard, David 6-15-1956

“David Sheppard, 76, who died June 1 at his home in Spokane , had lived at Harrington a number of years. He left here in 1936 with his family, going to Ritzville where they farmed. Later Mr and Mrs Sheppard moved to a tract of land near Spokane , and in late years they have resided in the city and their son Darrell lives on the farm place. Mr Sheppard died suddenly of a heart attack. Surviving Mr Sheppard are his wife, Bessie, at the home E 3128-35^th Ave , Spokane ; sons, Orville, Spokane , and Darrell, Rt. 3, Spokane; daughter, Mrs Montgomery Hinshaw (Phyllis), Spokane; three grandchildren and a sister, Mrs Edith Kendrick, Tacoma. Funeral services were held Monday, June 4, at 3 p.m. at the Alwin Chapel of Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane and burial was in Fairmont Cemetery . Mr Sheppard was a member of the Presbyterian church, and Rev Raymond Blackstone of the Lidgerwood Presbyterian church officiated. Pall bearers were members of the Laurel Lodge No. 119, F & AM of Harrington, of which lodge Mr Sheppard was a member. They were Henry Swenson, Gus Swenson, Clifford Swenson, Gilbert Lybecker, James Lybecker and C F Gilbert. The lodge conducted the graveside services with A C Patton as worshipful master and Gilbert Lybecker, as chaplain. Other local Masons taking part in the rites were Robert Parr, Delmar Schultz, and Ralph Barbre. Mr and Mrs C F Gilbert, Mr and Mrs Gus Swenson, Mr and Mrs Eddie Larmer, Mr and Mrs Ardell Larmer, and Mrs and Mrs Alfred Stiles were among those from here who attended the rites, and a number of former Harringtonians now residing in Spokane were also present at the services.” (Citizen: 6-15-1956)

Shrader, Andrew J 1-04-1935
"Word reached here Friday, Dec 28, 1934 of the death at Reading, California on that day of Andrew Jackson Shrader, retired newspaper man and father of W E Shrader formerly of the Harrington State Bank. He was a familiar figure about town on his yearly visits to his son and his family, and one year worked for nearly three weeks a floorman for The Citizen when R E Gay was owner, relieving H S Bassett who took an auto trip into Oregon." (Citizen: 1-04-1935)

Simpson, Blanche 2-21-1947
"Last rites were held for Mrs Hale B Simpson (Blanche Brown) at the Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane Wednesday, and interment was in Riverside Park cemetery. Rev F M Filbert, former minister at the Edwall Methodist church, of which Mrs Simpson was a member, was clergyman in charge. Mrs Simpson was reared in the Edwall district, having resided there 42 years. Her husband survives her, as do her children, Mrs Phyllis Munyan of San Francisco; Betty, Richard and Robert Simpson; and her brother, Olin Brown, all of Edwall." (Citizen: 2-21-1947)

Sletto, Oscar d. March 1918

"Word has been received that Oscar Sletto died of tuberculosis at San Diego last Monday morning. Some years ago Mr Sletto conducted a jewelry store in Harrington and is well known here. George Sletto, a brother, arrived at the bedside a short time before his brother died. Mrs George Sletto is visiting at present with her parents, Mr and Mrs J J Cormana." (Citizen; 3-22-1918)

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Smalley, Lillian 4-02-1954
"Kathryn Stiles Aunt Dies. Mrs Alfred Stiles has received word of the death on March 22 of her aunt, Mrs Lawrence Smalley (Lillian Conklin) at New Brunswick, New Jersey. Fifty years ago, Mrs Smalley (then Miss Conklin) and her mother came west to spend a year with Mr and Mrs Dave Yarwood. Mrs Yarwood, nee Conklin, was a sister to Miss Conklin. The Dave Yarwoods, pioneers of the Mohler community are both dead." (Citizen: 4-02-1954)

Snee, Lawrence Lindsey Sept 20, 1924

"Lawrence Lindsey Snee. Male, white, single, born CA. Birth: 9-23-1891; aged: 23 yrs 11 mos 27 days. Father: Lawrence S Snee, born Ireland; Mother: Sarah Flatturn (sp.), born Minnesota. Occupation: Laborer. Died: Sept 20, 1924, 10:45 a.m. Cause: Typhoid, of 7 weeks duration. Contributory: Broncho-pneumonia. E E Langley, MD, Harrington." (WA State Board of Health: Register of Death)

Stack, Barney 2-26-1970
"Edwall Youth is Fatally Injured When Car Rolls. An 18-year-old Edwall youth died Monday morning of injuries suffered in a one-car accident last Saturday night. Barney Stack, the son of Mr and Mrs Courtney Stack, received severe head injuries when the car he was driving failed to make a curve on the Bluestem Road south of Davenport. Stack was thrown from the car as it rolled three and one half times. Officers at the scene said it appeared he hit his head on a fence post when he was thrown 12 feet from the car. State Trooper Jack Obenland, who investigated the accident, said Stack and three others in the car were on their way to the Reardan-Liberty Bi-County championship game at Davenport when the accident occurred. Obenland said the car had a flat tire shortly before the accident and the boys had gotten out of the car to change it. Obenland said when the boys reentered the car they did not refasten their seat belts, which they had been wearing prior to the flat. Obenland said the car was Westbound on the Bluestem road toward the Davenport-Harrington road when the driver apparently failed to negotiate a curve. He hit the brakes but slid into the ditch where it rolled about three times, coming to rest on the right side. The car, which Stack had just recently acquired, was a total loss. Three other boys in the car received minor injuries. They were Dennis E Red, 17, of Edwall, who suffered head cuts; Randy E Knigge, 15, Sprague; and James A Reiha, Edwall, who suffered a broken collar bone. The injured were treated at the Lincoln Hospital. Funeral services for the Stack boy are scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. in the Community Church at Sprague. The Rev Francis Klontz will officiate and Danekas Funeral Home of Ritzville is in charge of arrangements. Barney was a senior at Sprague high school where he was president of the Student Body. He was a honor student and has been active in basketball and football. He was a delegate to Boy's State last year, representing the high school He belonged to the Sprague Community Church and was active in the church's youth group. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Cristi and Suzi, who attends Seattle Pacific College; a brother, David at the home; his grandfather, Oscar Polenske of Edwall and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The students of Sprague high school have established a memorial fund in honor of Barney. Contributions will be accepted at the high school by the assistant treasurer of the ASB, Patti Klein. Make donations payable to the Barney Stack Memorial Fund c/o Sprague high school." and (photo caption) "This is the car that took 18-year-old Barney Stack to his death last Saturday night. The care reportedly rolled three and one half times while throwing Stack out. Stack died Monday morning of severe head injuries. Thee other boys in the car received minor injuries." (front page, Davenport Times: 2-26-1970)

Stafford, Bill 2013

“Bill Stafford. A private family gathering took place to honor Bill Stafford, 87, of Rathdrum, Idaho, who died June 2 of natural causes. The son of Clyde and Hannah Stafford, he was born Jan 11, 1926, in the log home that his family built in Nettleton Gulch, a farming area homesteaded by his mother’s family near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He graduated from Coeur d’Alene High School in 1943 and enlisted in the Army, serving in Both Europe and Japan during World War II. After finishing his military service as a First Sergeant in 1946, he used the GI Bill to further his education and obtain his pilot’s license. He thoroughly enjoyed flying and performing aerial maneuvers. Mr Stafford married Shirley Williams in 1947. They settled temporarily near Kamloops , BC , where he worked as a logger, and later moved to Spokane , where both worked for Kaiser Aluminum. In 1952, they decided to take over Shirley’s family grain farm in Mohler and start a family. He was honored by the Soil Conservation Service for his pioneering work in strip cropping. Golfing was a passion and he was extremely proud of his work helping found and build the Harrington Golf and Country Club. During retirement, the Staffords spent many years traveling in their motor home, visiting relatives and enjoying horse and dog racing and casinos gambling. He was a primary caregiver to his wife prior to her death in 2002, and spent several more years living on the farm prior to moving back to the Coeur d’Alene area in 2013. He leaves two children and their spouses, Jon and Janet Stafford of Mercer Island, WA, and JoAnn and Buck Gossett of Mohler; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Julia Stafford; his sister and spouse, Betty and Jim Glaspie of Post Falls, Idaho; and two brothers and spouses, Milton and Donna Stafford and Robert and Pat Stafford, all of Coeur d’Alene.” ( Davenport Times: 6-06-2013)

Steele, Sletta 1968

"Funeral services were held Dec 5 in the Alwin chapel of the Hazen and Jaeger Funeral home, for Mrs Sletta Florence Steele, a former resident of Davenport. The burial service was held at Spokane Memorial Gardens. Mrs Steele operated the Davenport beauty shop prior to moving to Spokane in the early 1960's. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Norma Patrick, of Juneau, Alaska, 4 granddaughters, 4 sisters, Mrs Margaret DeWolf, of Wenatchee, Mrs Geogia Morse, Hayden Lake, Ida., Mrs Alice Burro, Yakima, and Mrs Robert Olmstead of Kennewick." (Davenport Times: 12-12-1968)

Stinnett, Virginia 6-01-2006
"Virginia Ann (Haines) Stinnett, 58, a longtime Davenport resident, died May 30, in Phoenix, Ariz., surrounded by her family, from complications due to injuries sustained in a fall last November. At her request, no funeral services have been planned. Mrs Stinnett graduated from Harrington High School in 1965, and the Spokane Beauty School in 1968. She owned and operated the Pink Poodle Beauty Salon in Clarkston from 1972-77, and the Cut & Curl Salon in Harrington from 1982 to 1996, when she went to work for the Texaco station in Davenport. Mrs Stinnett was the starting pitcher on the Valley Livestock Slow-Pitch Women's Softball team when in won the 1970 Idaho State Tournament. She also won several bowling trophies in Lewiston-Clarkston Valley league play. She loved to sew, and she made most of her own clothes, plus jackets, shirts and pants for her two sons and husband, Gerry. She also enjoyed fishing and watching all sports on TV. She completed several oil paintings that her sons continue to treasure. Mrs Stinnett served eight terms as Noble Grand of the Harrington Chapter of the Rebecca's. She was also Past Worthy Matron, Deputy Instructor and life member of the Order of Eastern Star. She sang in the Grand Choir for several OES Grand Chapter Sessions. She and her husband attended the Florida Grand Chapter in 2000. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Davenport. She moved from Lincoln County to Scottsdale, Ariz., in Feb 2005 to care for her granddaughter Akaisha while son Zane was attending the Scottsdale Culinary Institute. Mrs Stinnett was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Bernice Haines, and her sister, Janice Hutchison. She leaves two sons, Kenneth of Harrington and Zane of Gilbert, Ariz.; a daughter-in-law, Siobhan, and granddaughter, Akaisha Lee." (Dav. Times: 6-01-2006)

Stonerook, Edward 7-02-1954
"Last Rites for Uncle of Mrs Lesnett, In Spokane. Mr and Mrs H B Lesnett and son Paul, and Miss Ollie Stonerook of Wilbur, attended the funeral services in Spokane Monday for Edward Stonerook, brother of Miss Stonerook and uncle of Mrs Lesnett. Mr Stonerook was born in Nebraska and moved west about 50 years ago. With his family, wife and son Ernest, he resided in Harrington, a year or two, in about 1913, then moved to Wilbur and later to Spokane, Opportunity, Nine Mile. and six years ago back to Spokane. His wife died two years ago. Mr Stonerook underwent a serious operation a year and a half ago, and this may he became ill and was hospitalized. He died last week Thursday. Hazen & Jaeger were in charge of the last rites, and burial was in Fairmount Memorial Park. Mr Stonerook is survived by his son, Ernest, at VanNuys, California, who came for the services; one grandson; sister, Miss Ollie Stonerook, of Wilbur, brother, Charles Stonerook, McCool Junction, Nebraska, and a number of nieces and nephews. Miss Stonerook returned to Harrington with the Lesnetts who took her to her home in Wilbur." (Citizen: 7-02-1954)

Strauss, Eugene W 8-30-2012
"Graveside service for Eugene 'Gene Wallace Strauss, 90, a longtime Edwall resident, took place Wednesday, Aug 22, at Riverside Memorial Park in Spokane. A celebration of life service followed at Strate Funeral Home Chapel in Davenport. Mr Strauss died Aug 16 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Born Dec 8, 1921, at the Sprague Catholic Hospital in Sprague, his parents were Delbert Strauss and Goldie Nelson Strauss. He grew up in the Edwall area and went to School there, graduation in 1940 from Edwall High School. He attended Washington State College (now WSU) in 1941-42, but wasn't able to continue because of the illness of his father, who died in 1943. He continued farming in the Sassin area southwest of Edwall until his 1946 move to the Espanola area, where he resumed farming. He remained there until 1972, moved to Waukon Road and continued farming. He had a new home built and retired from farming in the fall of 1983. He married late in life after meeting Eleanor 'Ellie' Seifhard of Davenport. They were wed in 1990. They enjoyed traveling together and life in the country. He loved to garden and grew beautiful roses, dahlias and gladiolas, to name a few. Tomatoes were a favorite in his vegetable garden. He was a history buff and had an extensive knowledge of the Edwall area. As a Lincoln County Museum member, he strived to preserve local history for future generations. He regarded community a very important, serving as past president and member of Edwall Lions Club, master of Waukon Grange to which he belonged for more than 50 years, member and officer of Edwall Livestock Co-op. board member of Edwall Chemical for 10 years, Lincoln County Democratic Party member, past vice president and board member of the Lincoln County Museum and treasurer of the Edwall Senior Citizens. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport." (Dav. Times: 8-30-2012

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Thorsland, Alice 5-01-1953
"Mrs Alice Thorsland of Sprague died in the Ritzville hospital Tuesday. She had been ill several weeks. Charles Whiteside made his home with the Thorslands in Sprague, when he attended school there, and later when he worked in Sprague. Mr and Mrs Whiteside have maintained a close friendship with her during the years, and have been frequent visitors to her bedside during her illness. Funeral services will be held today, at Sprague." (Citizen: 5-01-1953)Fairmount,

Waelti, Henry 5-27-2004
"Davenport.-Funeral for Dr Henry Waelti, professor emeritus at WSU, took place Wednesday, May 26, at the First Presbyterian Church in Davenport. A memorial service is also scheduled on June 19 at the Pullman Presbyterian Church. He died Friday, May 21, in Spokane from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Born Nov 6, 1928, in Aarau, Switzerland, he immigrated to the US in 1951 and became a naturalized citizen in 1962. He worked on dairy farms in North Carolina and Oregon before earning a BS degree in agricultural engineering from Oregon State University in 1957. After working as an engineer for John Deere, he earned his master's degree from Purdue University in 1960, then worked for Western Farmers in Tacoma. He received a doctor's degree in 1967 from Iowa State University. His academic career included teaching and research positions at South Dakota State University. California Polytechnic University and WSU (Biological Systems Engineering), from which he retired after 23 years of service throughout the state with Cooperative Extension. He received the state Excellence in Extension award in 1996. Foreign work assignments included helping to solve engineering problems of agriculture in Thailand, Syria, Tunisia, Russia and Switzerland. He was known in the US for his analysis and research in controlled atmosphere storage for apples and pears. Spare time hobbies included skiing, sailing, and caring for his backyard orchard. He leaves his wife, of 46 years, Dorothy Teel Waelti of Pullman, daughters, Sonja Trask of Boise, Suzette Waelti-Camm of Eureka, Mont., and Lenora Waelti of Pullman; sister, Trudi Roth of Reinach, Switzerland, and two brothers, Ernst Waelti of Menziken, Switzerland, and Jans Waelti of Victoria, BC, Canada. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davenport Public Library in Davenport or the Neill Public Library in Pullman. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport handled arrangements." (Davenport Times: 5-27-2004)

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Weaver, Pearl 3-12-1954
"Former Edwall Girl Dies. Mrs Pearl (McNeillly) Weaver of Cheney died last week, and funeral services were held Saturday at Cheney. Mrs Weaver was an Edwall-reared girl. At one time she lived at Harrington and stayed with the late Mr and Mrs Charles Frazer. A son and a daughter, William Weaver of San Leandro, CA, and Ruth Weaver, at home in Cheney, survive her. Mrs Ruby Sawyer of Davenport attended the last rites." (Citizen: 3-12-1954)

Weinberg, Amelia d. 9 May 1918
"Mrs Amelia Weinberg, who came to Harrington some five weeks ago for her health and was visiting her son W E Weinberg, died of pneumonia Thursday of last week. Deceased was 65 years of age and her home was in Kansas City, Missouri. Some years ago she visited out here and felt so much better from the trip that she again thought to profit from our healthful climate. But Death, that strange messenger of the Fates, had willed it otherwise, and she was called to the Great Beyond, before she could return home. She is survived by a husband and eight children, five boys and three girls, all of whom are living. Two of her sons live in this vicinity. They are W E Weinberg and Chas. Weinberg. The body was shipped back to Kansas City the following Sunday. (Word has since been received that the body arrived safely.) Death always causes grief to a home but in this case the sadness of the departure of the grandmother was lightened, in a measure, by the birth of a grandson on the following day, Friday, May 10th. The infant is the child of Mr and Mrs Charles Weinberg. The advent of the child occurred a few hours after J E Turner, the mortician, had removed the body of Mrs Weinberg to the undertaking chapel in Harrington." (Citizen: 5-17-1918)Weinberg, Amelia d. 9 May 1918 "Weinberg, Amelia; Birth: 19 April 1853, Missouri; Death: 9 May 1918, Harrington, WA. Spouse: William Weinberg; Mother: unknown, born Germany; Father: unknown Stincle, born Germany; Burial: Kansas City, MO" (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Wilcox, Sam 7-04-1947

“The body of Sam Wilcox, 51, rigger at Grand Coulee Dam, who was drowned in Coffee Pot Lake Saturday morning about 3 o’clock, was recovered about 6:30 p.m. that day by Raymond Mudd of the Bureau of Reclamation diving force at the dam, using a homemade diving outfit. The body was found in nine feet of water about 20 feet from shore. It was taken to the Bumgarner Funeral Home at Davenport , to be taken to Coulee Dam later. Raymond Mudd is a former Harrington man, attended school here, graduating from the high school. His wife is the former Helen Anderson, a Harrington girl. Red Ware, another USBR diver from Coulee Dam also assisted in the search. Mr Wilcox and Carl H Pool of Coulee Dam were out in an aluminum boat hauling some poles for fire wood, according to Sheriff Frank C Rambo. The boat had an outboard motor on it and as the boat made a sharp turn, the poles caught in the water and overturned the boat. Both men clung to it for a time and then Wilcox started to swim for shore and suddenly went down in about 18 feet of water. Pool managed to reach shore. Sheriff Rambo reports some 50 persons assisted in the search for the body Saturday. Jack Hartford, proprietor of Coffee Pot Lake resort, says Pool came up to the resort early Saturday morning for help, and after telephoning to the sheriff, from the Ed Bischoff telephone, Hartford went with Mr Pool to the lake to start dragging in search of the drowned man. He reports Mr Wilcox had been at the lake often, coming to make early morning catches of bass. Harry Blunt, famous flyer from Spokane , flew over the lake trying to spot the body from the air, but was not successful in locating it. As far as we can learn, this is the second drowning at Coffee Pot Lake in about thirty years.” (Citizen: 7-04-1947)

Willard, Johnson 1917

"Mrs Edgar Hill Falls Heir to $50,000. Father Dies with Fine Estate and No Other Heirs Except Harrington Woman. Monday, May 14th, Mrs Edgar Hill and daughter, Geraldine, and son A W Hill, accompanied by his wife, went to Milton, Oregon, to attend the funeral of J M Willard, who died at his home near Milton May 13th. Mr Willard was the father of Mrs Edgar Hill and leaves no other relatives. The fortune which he left will fall entirely to her. The amount has not been finally determined but $17,000 in cash have been located and he owned 520 acres of land. The following clipping from the Walla Walla Bulletin gives further information: 'The funeral of Johnson M Willard, who died suddenly Sunday, May 13th, at his home eight miles southeast of Milton, was held yesterday at the M E Church, Rev F A Downs officiating. The funeral was in charge of W S Munselle and burial was in the Bowlus cemetery by the side of his wife who died some four years ago last August. The deceased was a pioneer of this section, having come here in 1864. Soon after he made homestead entry on the property where he died and which as been his home. Since his wife's death the aged man has lived alone and as no one was present at the time he died, it is presumed that death was due to heart failure, judging by the fact that neighbors found the body a short distance from the house. Although valuable securities, deeds, caches of money, etc., to the value of some $50,000, have been found in the effects of the dead man, it is said that he lived in want of the bare necessities of life. The deceased was 86 years of age, and is survived by but one child, Mrs Edgar Hill, of Harrington, Wash.' The party returned to Harrington Saturday. According to Mrs Hill's son: A W Hill, his mother's plans are indefinite as yet but they may move to Milton. 'The coroner went through things and found several hundred dollars in cash in different places in the house,' said Mr Hill. 'Some was in his pocket, some in a vest pocket hanging in the kitchen, and some in the room where he slept. Still more was hid in another bedroom. They thought they had it all but I found $160 in a cartridge box in one corner of the room on the floor. I would not wonder but that there is more to be found there'." (Citizen: 5-25-1917)

Williams, John W 4-03-1931
"Passing of J W Williams at 88. In the death at Glendale, CA, on the 22nd of March, of Mr John W Williams, there passes from the scenes of this earthly activity another early pioneer of the Harrington region. Just 12 days after the death of his wife, death claimed Mr Williams, who, on the 22nd of Feb, Washington's birthday, celebrated the 88th occurrence of the anniversary of his birth. He and his good wife had lived together six years past the diamond jubilee number-or 66 years. He will be remembered in this section by all the old settlers, as he took a homestead 12 miles west of Harrington away back in 1882, but moved to California twenty-seven years ago. He made many trips back to Harrington visiting with relatives and old friends. He is survived by five children, all of whom were present when he passed. They are Mr S J Williams of Coalingo, CA; Mr John Williams of Spokane, WA; Mrs John Nollsh of Glendale, CA; Mrs Elizabeth Shields of Glendale, CA; and Mrs R G Turner of Harrington, WA. Mr Williams was a Civil War veteran and a member of Sedgewick Post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic, Spokane, Washington. Interment was in Forest Lawn cemetery of Glendale, CA. The Harrington friends of the family extend sympathy to those sustaining this loss." (Citizen: 4-03-1931)-

Yarrington, Simon 5-23-1941

“Mrs Cottrell received word Friday of the death of her son-in-law, Simon Yarrington, at his home at Arlington. Mr Yarrington who was about 56 years old had been ill for many years with a kidney ailment. Mr Yarrington was employed on farms around Harrington six or eight years ago for about 12 years. His wife, Minnie Yarrington, survives him.” (Citizen: 5-23-1941)