LINCOLN COUNTY OBITUARIES 1908 to present...
Submitted by Marge Womach
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Nee,
Francis,
5-04-1972
“Funeral
services were held for Francis Nee in
Wenatchee
Saturday. Nee was the
brother of Mrs. Ed Zellmer of
Davenport, and was a 1926 graduate of
Davenport
High School. Services were held at
the chapel of Jones and Jones, with the Rev Gilbert George of Entiat
officiating. Interment was at the
Entiat
Cemetery. Nee lived in Entiat for
44 years. He is survived by his wife Gladys at the home in Entiat, two
daughters, Mrs. Ray Olson of Entiat, and Mrs. James McAbee of Tacoma, 8
grandchildren, his sister, Mrs. Zellmer, and two nieces, Mrs. Kenneth
Hayes of Davenport and Mrs. Robert Anderson of Spokane. Mr. and Mrs.
Zellmer and Mrs. and Mrs. Hayes attended the funeral.”
(Davenport Times: 5-04-1972)
Neill,
Katherine M.,
6-06-2003
“Egypt.—Memorial
for (Katherine) Marie Neill, 78, took place Wednesday, June 4, at the
Egypt Community Hall. Mrs.
Neill died May 29, 2003 at Sacred
Heart
Medical Center
in Spokane
after complications from a fall she suffered at
Lincoln
Hospital. She was preceded in death by a son, Bo; two brothers,
Vernon
and John Wesley; a sister, Jimmy Lea; and 3 grandchildren.
She leaves her husband, Joe, at the home in Fort Spokane Acres;
three daughters, Faye (and Gerry) Stiles of Davenport, Virginia (and
Martin) Erkela of Twisp, and Linda (and Jim) Maddux of Medford, OR;
two sons, John (and Christine) Cannon of Davenport, and Wesley Cannon
of Vancouver, WA; three sisters, Betty McCall of Sacramento, CA,
Shelby (and Herbert) Sykes of Wenatchee, and Peggy Taunton of
Anderson, CA; two brothers, J W Evans of Bend, OR, and Shirley Evans
of Lewiston, ID; 16 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and
two great-great grandchildren.” (Davenport
Times: 6-06-2003)
Nelson,
A. Nels,
1-05-1989
“A.
Nels Nelson of Davenport
died Dec 25, 1988 in the Lincoln Nursing Home. He was 78.
Mr. Nelson was born Sept 4, 1910 in Freedom,
Wyoming
to Soren and Effie Pearce Nelson. He was employed by the Lincoln
Electric Cooperative Inc. for 34 years as a line superintendent. On
April 20, 1936 he married Elsie Bates in Randolph, Utah. Survivors include, his wife, Elsie; a son, Gary Nelson of Lewiston,
Idaho; a daughter, Karin Helvie of Moses Lake; five grandchildren,
Eric Helvie of Moses Lake, Robin Tellio and Sandy Mathewson of
Clarkston; Kyle Nelson and Chad Nelson of Lewiston, Idaho; a great
grandchildren, Brook Tellio of Clarkston; and a sister, May Floyd of
Salt Lake City, Utah. At the request of Mr. Nelson, no services were
held.” (Davenport Times: 1-05-1989;
photo in original)
Nelson,
Elsie,
d. 12-15-1989
“Elsie
Nelson of
Davenport
died Dec 15, 1989 in a
Moses Lake nursing home. She was 75. Mrs.
Nelson was born Elsie May
Bates on May 12, 1914 in
Cokevillie,
WY,
to Frank and Elisabeth Bates. Survivors
include: her sister, Pat Lannon of Cottonwood, CA; a brother, Archie
Bates of Mount Pelier, Idaho; a son, Gary Nelson of Lewiston, ID; a
daughter, Karen Nelson of Moses Lake; grandchildren, Robin Tillea of
Clarkston, Lassinda Mathewson of Clarkston, Kyle Nelson and Chad Nelson,
both of Lewiston; and one great-grandchild, Brook Tillea. Mrs. Nelson was
preceded in death by her husband, Nels Nelson; two sisters, Lillan Bates
and Volia Bates of Cokevillie; and her parents. There were no services
at the request of Mrs. Nelson.” (Davenport
Times: Dec 1989)
Nelson,
Clayton J.,
10-21-1999
“Funeral
service for former area resident Clayton Jenner Nelson was held Oct
12 at
Eden
Lutheran
Church
in Rural Sheyenne, ND, with burial in
Eden
Lutheran
Cemetery. Mr. Nelson died Oct 8, 1999 in New Rockford, ND. He was 77.
He was born on April 9, 1922 in
Wells
County, near
Bremen, ND, the son of Charlie J and Josie (Simonson) Nelson. He attended
Blackhammer
School
in
Valhalla
Township, Wells
County. Working on area farms
as a young man, he entered the US Navy in 1942 and served with the
Seabees until he was discharged in 1945.
Clayton married Carol Joyce Tonn in
Ventura,
CA, in 1945. They farmed near Bremen, ND, for a couple of years, then moved to
Alameda
, CA. They returned to
North Dakota
and operated a restaurant in
Fargo. In 1954, they moved to
Spokane
and later to
California. In 1958, Mr. Nelson went to work at the sawmill in
Lincoln, WA, until 1973. He and his family lived in the Lincoln and Creston
area during those years. After his wife died in Feb 1980 in
Davenport, Mr. Nelson returned to North Dakota
and worked in several towns and jobs, including as a janitor at
Central
High School
in New Rockford and Sioux Manufacturing in
Fort
Totten
until his retirement. Mr. Nelson entered the Lutheran Home of Good
Shepherd, New Rockford, in Oct 1996. He enjoyed singing, was an avid
harmonica player, and family was an important part of his life.
Survivors include his daughters, Sandra and her husband Keith
Nelson of Creston, Sheila and her husband Gene Satterfield of
Anderson, CA, and Kathy and her husband Don Campbell of Davenport;
10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren;
2 brothers, Eldon and his wife Mary Lou Nelson of New Rockford,
Byron and his wife Pauline Nelson of West Fargo, ND; and 3 sisters,
Vennoy Stokke, Alerene Hoffman and Doris Jordan, all of New
Rockford. Besides his wife, Mr Nelson was preceded in death by his
parents; and two brothers, Victor and Harley.
Arrangements were handled by Evans Funeral Home of New
Rockford-Carrington, ND.” (Davenport Times:
10-21-1999)
Neubauer,
Kenneth W.,
10-03-1985
“Funeral
services for Kenneth W. Neubauer, 75, a former Davenport City Police
Chief, took place last Thursday, Sept 26 at 11 a.m. in Schanzenbach
Funeral Home of Chewelah. Burial followed at the
Chewelah City
Cemetery. Mr. Neubauer died Monday, Sept 23, 1985 at St Joseph
Hospital
in Chewelah. Born on May 19, 1910 in
Minnesota, Mr. Neubauer served as a former deputy sheriff in
Spokane
County
for a time. He also
served as police chief in
Davenport
for two years, and lived here for about 30 years, before moving to
Chewelah 21 years ago. In his early years, Mr. Neubauer was on the
rodeo circuit and competed at Madison
Square
Garden. Survivors include his
wife, Katherine, at the home in Chewelah; two brothers, Irvin
Neubauer of
Spokane
and Fred Neubauer of Chewelah; and two sisters, including Ann Towery
of Newman Lake.” (Davenport Times:
10-03-1985)
Nicholson,
Larry D.,
9-07-1995
“Memorial
service for Larry Douglas Nicholson was held Tuesday this week, Sept
5, at Crowder James Funeral Home in
LaMarque,
Texas. Mr Nicholson, 39,
died Aug 31, 1995 at the scene of an accident on
Bluestem Road. He died of injuries he suffered after his pickup went off the
road, rolled twice and he was ejected.
He was born April 10, 1956, in
Taylor,
Texas. Mr. Nicholson is described by his family and friends as a good
worker and friend, who will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Arleen C. Nicholson of Davenport;
six children, Carolyn M Nicholson, Jason Nicholson and Brandon
Nicholson, all of Texas city, Billy Wayne Nicholson and Latisha
Nicholson, both of Houston, and Edward W. Nicholson of Davenport; his
mother Lou Bell of LaMarque; his father, Billy Nicholson of San
Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Davenport Times:
9-07-1995)
Nollmeyer,
Lucille,
1-05-1983
“Lucille
Nollmeyer passed away Dec 27, 1983 (sic), at the
Central Washington
Hospital, Wenatchee. Survivors include her
husband Max Nollmeyer of Withrow, Bertie and Paul Hein of Reardan,
Jim and Barbara Nollmeyer of Reardan, Etta and Ray Lillquist of
Withrow, Phil and Susan Nollmeyer of Farmer, one brother, Orville
Armstrong from Farmer, as well as 17 grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Dec 29, 1983 (sic) at
the
Waterville
United
Lutheran
Church
in
Waterville
with Pastor Kurt Luebkeman officiating.” (Davenport Times:
1-05-1983; died: 12-27-1982)
Oehlschlaeger,
Mary,
7-12-1984
“Mondovi
resident Mary E Oehlschlaeger passed away July 8, 1984 at
Sacred
Heart
Hospital
at the age of 90. Family burial service will be at
West
Greenwood
Cemetery
at 12:30 noontime, followed by a memorial service July 12 at 2
p.m. in the Reardan Presbyterian Church. Rev John Thomas
officiates. A native
of this area, born and raised near Four Mound, she had lived in
Mondovi for the last 32 years. Mary was a member of the Reardan
Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, Glenn D.
Oehlschlaeger of Reardan and Robert E. Oehlschlaeger of
Moscow,
Idaho; as well as nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.”
(Davenport Times: 7-12-1984)
Ofsthun,
Caroline M.,
5-21-1998
“Carolyn
Ofsthun, 62, died Thursday, May 7, at her home. She was a former
owner of the Green Parrot Café in Edwall and at the time of her
death, a resident of Makoti,
ND. She was born Nov 6,
1935, on the family farm in
North Dakota
to Peter and Eleanor Koffler. She graduated from
Bowman
High School
and then attended
Minot
State
University. She married
Milton
‘Mickey’ Ofsthun on April 13, 1956, and then moved to the
Northwest. For many years, she worked as a waitress and cook,
including at the Green Parrot in Edwall for about 5 years. She is
survived by her husband and children, including her daughter and
son-in-law, Kim and Jay Warwick of Reardan; 14 grandchildren; and
several sisters and brothers. Funeral service was held at
Hope
Lutheran
Church
in Makoti,
ND, with interment at
Sunset
Memorial
Gardens
in
Minot.” (Davenport Times: 5-21-1998)
Oyler,
William H.,
11-18-1932
“William
H. Oyler, 60, was found dead on the floor of his apartment in the
Northern Pacific depot, at
Davenport, Monday morning when R M Dye called. He was ill with influenza last
week, but had driven to Washtucna Sunday to visit his wife, and on his
return was stricken with a heart attack at Harrington and Dr C. S.
Bumgarner was called from Davenport
and took him on home. Chas E Moore attended the funeral Wednesday at
Davenport.” (OR: 11-18-1932)
Palmer,
Bertha,
5-23-1985
“Bertha
Palmer, a descendant of two pioneer families—the Binks (sic) and
the McClures—died on Monday, May 20, 1985 in Davenport at the
Lincoln Nursing Home. Born
in a log cabin near the Bald Ridge area, Mrs. Palmer attended schools
at Bald Ridge and in
Davenport. She married Cliff
Palmer on Jan 1, 1920, and the couple lived in
Davenport
for 18 years before moving to Coulee Dam.
Later, during the war years, the Palmers moved to
Portland, OR; and then lived in
Dundee,
OR
for 15 years. When Mrs. Palmer’s husband, Cliff, retired, the
couple returned to the Davenport area. The Palmers lived
here until their deaths. Survivors
include a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Keith Ehlenfeldt of
Davenport; one granddaughter, Trissie Sanguinet of Davenport; two
grandsons, Bill Ehlenfeldt and Bob Ehlenfeldt, and Bob’s wife
Colleen of Spokane; six great grandchildren, Holly, Amy, Charles,
Annette, Michelle and Christine; and one great-great granddaughter,
Rochelle.” (Davenport Times:
5-23-1985)
Parr,
Eloise M.,
9-19-1974
“Funeral
services were held in
Spokane
Thursday for Eloise M. Parr, a former
Davenport
resident, who had lived in
Spokane
in recent years. Mrs. Parr
is survived by her husband, Walter, and a daughter, Bonnie Lee Action,
in
Germany, and a son, Dennis Parr, in
California. R M Parr, of
Davenport, was her father-in-law.” (Davenport Times:
9-19-1974)
Patton,
Alexander C.,
8-06-1998
“Alexander
C Patton of
Spokane, a former Harrington resident, passed away on Aug 2, in
Nine Mile
Falls. He was 95. Funeral service will be held today at 11 a.m. at the
Sunset Chapel of the
Fairmont
Memorial Park, Spokane. Pastor Phil Falk will officiate the service. Mr Patton was born on
July 1, 1903, in
Spokane. He graduated from
Odessa High School
and attended WSC. He married his wife, Alice Weipert in 1927.
Mr. Patton was employed by Reardan Grain Growers as a bookkeeper
for a number of years and was also in the US Navy during WW II. He
moved to Harrington in 1946 and was employed by United Grain Growers
until his retirement in 1972. He moved to
Spokane
in 1988. Mr. Patton was a
member of Acacia Lodge #58 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Sage Shrine
Club, El Katif Shrine, Eastern Star Chapter #131, Harrington Lions
Club, Pacific Northwest Grain Dealers Association and the American
Legion. Survivors include his wife Alice Patton, at their home in
Spokane; one son, Robert Patton of Spokane; two daughters, Beverly Lazz and Joan LaVerne, both
Spokane; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews. Strate Funeral Home in
Davenport
is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 8-06-1998)
Paul,
Sam, 5-17-1984
“Memorial
services were held last Friday at Strate Funeral Home for Sam Paul of
Davenport, who passed away May 8, 1984 at
Lincoln
Hospital. He was 80. Paul was born Dec 10, 1903, in
Philadelphia, PA
, to James Paul ad the former Suzanna Simson. When he was 2 or 3, his
family of nine came on the train to this area to farm. He grew up on
the family farm east of Davenport, and attended school here. On July 26, 1937, he married the former
Wilma May McDougall. During the next 47 years of their marriage, they
lived in
Malden, Ephrata, Seattle,
Spokane, San Francisco, and
Port Hueneme,
CA, before moving back to
Davenport
in 1980. He spent most of
his working years as a foundryman, making numerous brass artistic and
industrial objects which are now found from across the Midwest to
Spokane
to Manila, the Philippines. He is survived by his wife Wilma; his
daughters, Sister Virginia Paul of
Walla Walla, and Patricia Winkelhauer of
Chicago,
IL; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was a member
of the local chapters of Acacia Lodge F & AM, and Order of Eastern
Star. Memorial services were led by Rev Jeff Callender of the
Davenport Presbyterian Church.” (Davenport Times:
5-17-1984)
Pence,
Eugene, 12-06-1973
“Memorial
services are planned for Eugene L. Pence, 89, who died Nov 28, 1973 in
Spokane. Pence, a former Egypt
farmer, moved to
Spokane
about 25 years ago. He had come to this area in the early part of the
century; about 1915 his family built a new home on its farm where Dan F
Reinbold later farmed. Don Reinbold now farms the land. Before retiring,
Pence lived with his widowed sister. He is survived by two sisters,
Doris Pence, Spokane, and Alice Seargeant, Seattle, and two brothers,
Edgar, Spokane, and Mark, Seattle.” (Davenport Times: 12-06-1973)
Peters,
F. E. ‘Slim’, 1-15-1998
“A
private family service will be held for F. E. ‘Slim’ Peters, who
died Jan 12, 1998 at
Lincoln
Hospital
in Davenport. He was 83. A longtime
resident and businessman in the
Spokane
Valley, Mr. Peters was retired and living at Harrington.
Mr. Peters is survived by his wife, Marjorie, in Harrington; son
Chuck and his wife Sarah Peters of Portland, OR; son James and his
wife Jackie Peters of Spokane; daughter Jayne and her husband Gary
Nordstrom of Vienna, VA; daughter Judy Tanke of Seattle; son Bill
Tanke of Seattle; 5 brothers and sisters, Ms Ocie Rakes, Eva Sweeny,
Peggy Harris, Alice Page and Ray Peters, all of Floyd, VA; one
brother, Herman Peters of Stockton, CA; 9 grandchildren; and 2 great
grandchildren.” (Davenport Times:
1-15-1998)
Peterson,
Gilbert L.,
2-25-1999
“Gilbert
L. Peterson, a pioneer in the Edwall/Sprague area, passed away Feb 15,
1999 in
Edmonds. He was 97. Gilbert was
born Dec 19, 1902, in a log cabin on a farm near Deep Creek to Oluf
and Enga Peterson. His early years were spent in Deep Creek, Fishtrap
and Edwall. In 1931 he married Merle McDowell and together they farmed
near Sprague for 40 years before retiring in 1971 and moving to
Cheney. A few years after Merle’s death in 1985, Gilbert moved to
Edmonds
to be near his daughter Carol. Gilbert
was a charter member of the Tyler Grange, served on the board of the
Sprague
Community
Church, Sprague School Board, Darigold Farms in
Spokane, and was active in the
Cheney
Community
Church. In 1952, he was named
Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year and later was a member of the
Sprague-Harrington Soil Conservation Board.
He is survived by his daughter Carol and husband Ron Robinson
of
Edmonds
; two granddaughters, Julia and husband Tom Riener of Redmond, and
Ruth and husband Dave Cohen of
Encinitas,
CA; four great grandsons; two sisters-in-law, Helen Paul of
Spokane, and Alive Peterson of Walla Walla; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the
Cheney
Community
Church
on March 6 at 1 p.m. Interment
will be at
Riverside
Memorial Park preceding the memorial service.” (Davenport Times:
2-25-1999)
Peterson,
Michelle R.,
7-15-1999
“Michelle
R. (Mickey) Peterson of Creston passed away July 12, 1999 in
Spokane. She was 61. Mickey was
born on Nov 25, 1937, in
Spokane
to Maurine D. and Mildred (Clausing) McGruder.
ON April 4, 1959, she married Gordon Peterson, her husband of
40 years. Mrs. Peterson worked for General Motors Acceptance
Corporation over 30 years, retiring as credit manager.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur and
served as president of the Altar Society of Sacred Heart Catholic
Church and the Coulee Dam Art Club.
Survivors include her husband Gordon at the home; one son,
Steven P. and wife Kathy Peterson of Spokane; one daughter, Shelley M.
and husband Mark Brady of Spokane; one grandson, Shawn P Peterson of
Spokane; one brother, John P. McGruder of Coeur d’Alene; one sister,
Maurine Guthrie of Hayden Lake; her mother-in-law, Kathleen J Rozar of
Chewelah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be held Friday
at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wilbur. Funeral Mass will
be Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with
Father Roy Floch officiating. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.” (Davenport Times:
7-15-1999)
Phillips,
Doris, 4-28-1994
“Doris
Talkington Phillips died April 13, 1994 in
Seattle. She was the daughter of
Thomas and Bell Talkington. She married Wallace Phillips in 1931.
Doris
is survived by three children, Pat Currou and husband Pete, Wallace
Phillips Jr. and his wife Kay, and Jay Phillips and his wife Melinda. She
is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren Service
was held for Mrs. Phillips at University Presbyterian Church in
Seattle.” (Davenport Times: 4-28-1994)
Phillips,
Elaine C.,
8-06-1998
“Elaine
Conrad Phillips died of pancreatic cancer on Friday, July 3, 1998, at
St Luke’s
Regional
Medical
Center
in Boise,
Idaho
. Funeral service was held July 7 at Redeemer Lutheran
Church
in
Boise. Cloverdale Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Elaine was
born on Aug 20, 1923 to Grace and Will Conrad of Harrington. She
attended school in Davenport. After graduation, she moved to
Spokane
where she graduated from Kelsey-Baird
Business
College
in 1942. She then worked for three years in the art, photographic and
engraving department of a large newspaper in
Spokane. It was during that period that she met Air Cadet John Phillips. He
was Lieutenant Phillips when she married him in 1945… She is
survived by her husband, John; two sons, Greg and Jeff and their wives
Patty and Rosie; four grandchildren, Tricia, John, Ryan and Heather; a
brother, Ray Conrad and his wife Ethel; a sister, Jean Mroz and her
husband George; three nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents.” (Davenport Times:
8-06-1998)
Prentice,
Jami L.,
10-13-1983
“A
young Sprague girl was killed Saturday in a one-car accident near the
Lincoln
County
town, reported the Washington State Patrol. Jami L Prentice, 16, Route
1, Sprague, was killed instantly when the car went onto the shoulder
of the road, and broadside back across the road and rolled three times
coming to rest on its wheels.” (Davenport Times:
10-13-1983)