Keith, Donald,                      8-14-1980

“Donald C. Keith, a community and civic leader of Yakima who was born and reared in Davenport, died recently at his residence in Yakima.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug 6 for Keith, who died Saturday, Aug 2 at the age of 70.  Keith was born Nov 26, 1909 in Davenport to D. C. (Sandy) Keith, a Spokane area auctioneer, and Vera Keith. He attended Davenport schools as well as WSC and the University of Washington. He was a funeral director in Spokane and Milton-Freewater, OR, before he founded his own establishment in Yakima in 1939. He was one of the organizers of the Yakima Memorial Hospital and a longtime leader of United Way.  He also served on the Yakima City Council and was on the boards of several other Yakima organizations and clubs. Keith was an active hunter, fisherman, skier, golfer, tennis player and mountain climber. He taught mountain climbing and led the Mt Adams climbs. He also climbed Mt Rainier.  He is survived by his wife, Melva M. Keith, whom he married in Spokane, May 7, 1933; two daughters, Mrs. Allen C. (Donna) Perry of Dallas, TX, and Mrs. Gary (Lyndal) Davis of Yakima; one sister, Verna West of Phoenix, AZ, and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Lyle Keith.” (Davenport Times:  8-14-1980)

 

Kelly, Mrs. Daniel,               8-07-1908

“Died: Mrs. Daniel Kelly, 25 years of age, Sprague.” (Citizen:  8-07-1908)

 

Kelso, Alvin,                       12-23-1982

“Funeral services will be held today, Dec 23, for Alvin Kelso at 11 a.m. at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home in Spokane.  Conducting the service will be Rev Dale Cockrum. Interment will be at the Fairmont Cemetery. He died Dec 18.  Kelso lived all of his life in Reardan where he is survived by his wife, Pearl. He is also survived by daughters Joyce Langford of Dover, TN, Carolyn  Jensen of Canyon City, CO; one son, Gerald Kelso of Kirkland, WA; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two sisters, Elva Finch of Spokane and Marjorie Kelso of Juneau, Alaska; a brother, Lester Kelso of Napa, CA; three nephews. He was a member of Four Corners Grange and West Deep Creek Grange.” (Davenport Times: 12-23-1982)

 

Kempken, Harold F.,         10-03-1996

“Harold F. Kempken passed away Sept 25, 1996 in Spokane. He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Herb and Gloria Kempken. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was a member of the American Legion. Funeral was held Tuesday, Oct 1, at the Gothic Chapel at Hazen & Jaeger Funeral Home.” (Davenport Times: Edwall News: 10-03-1996)

 

King, Emily Childs,         10-01-1981

“Memorial services were held for Emily Childs King of Bernonia, OR, widow of the late Harry L King, longtime residents of the Reardan community.  Mrs. King is survived by two sons, Earl and Robert King and families of Bernonia, OR, several nieces, nephews and numerous grandchildren.” (Davenport Times: 10-01-1981)

 

Kingery, June L.,          d. 10-12-1971

“June Laura Kingery. Died: 10-12-1971. Birth: 7-26-1924, Michigan. Spouse: John Kingery. Father: unknown. Mother: Laura Hollingsworth. Cremation: Smith Funeral Home, Spokane, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

 

Kirk, Franklin D.,               1-08-1981

“Franklin D. Kirk, formerly of Waukon,WA, was recently murdered on the street of Pomona, CA. He was shot twice through the chest at close range. The motive was robbery. There are no suspects located upon last reports.” (Davenport Times: 1-08-1981)

 

Klein, Albert C.,                 10-01-1981

“The date Sept 22, 1981, the day Albert C. Klein died, will probably not be remembered for long by others than those of his family, but his passing and his association with all of the Edwall community will never be forgotten. Albert loved life and also the past. He salvaged the old Nasburg log house north of Waukon and made it into a small local museum that has been enjoyed by hundreds of neighbors, friends and travelers. Except for seven years, he spent his entire life in the Edwall area. He was a charter member of the Edwall Lions Club when it was organized almost 25 years ago. Rev Luther Plankenhorn, Albert’s brother-in-law, reviewed Albert’s life and family at the services in the Sprague Community Church Friday morning. Mark Klein, Albert’s grandson, sang two solos, one, ‘The Eastern Gate’ was a song also sung at Albert’s father’s and mother’s funeral many years ago. Those early pioneers, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob J. Klein, have left a fine number of citizens to continue their progressive spirit.” (Davenport Times: Edwall column: 10-01-1981)

 

Klein, Thomas M.,              11-14-1996

“Dr Thomas M. Klein died Nov 3, 1996 at his home in South Pasadena, CA. Born April 27, 1949, in Spokane, he attended Edwall Grade School and Sprague High School. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at EWSU. He married Judy Devens of Sprague in Dec 1972. They moved to Southern California in 1974, where Tom pursued an apprenticeship in family counseling, followed by attaining his doctorate in child and family counseling. Mr. Klein had a thriving counseling practice in Arcadia, CA, and had served on the CAGovernor’s Committee for the Disabled. He was a highly regarded spokesman for the disabled for many years. Mr. Klein is survived by his wife of 24 years, Judy, at their home in South Pasadena. Other survivors include his father, Marvin E. Klein, sisters Connie Protto and Jeanine Craine, and nieces Heidi Protto and Jenifer Craine, all of Wilsonville, OR. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov 19, at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA.” (Davenport Times: 11-14-1996)

 

Knappert, Arthur H.,           6-13-1996

“Funeral service for Arthur Henry Knappert, 72, was held June 3 at Purdy & Walter Floral Hills Chapel of Lynnwood. Mr. Knappert died May 29, 1996 in Seattle.  He was born in Davenport on Aug 24, 1923, and attended school here, graduating from Davenport High School in 1941. He enlisted in the US Navy on Nov 30, 1942, and served throughout WW II. In 1950, he was stationed in Japan during the Korean (War) Conflict. He retired from the Navy in 1970 and then worked in construction for 17 years.  Mr. Knappert is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita; six children, Patrick, Sue, Michael, William, Jams and Betsy; and 8 grandchildren—all of the Lynnwood area. He also is survived by two sisters, Bess Clark of Spokane and Violet Fisher and her husband Way of Keller Ferry; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Knappert of Chula Vista, CA, and Dee Carper of Spokane; one brother-in-law, Jim Perier of Spokane; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Mr. Knappert was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Veta (Waring) Knappert, and one brother, H. A. (Corky) Knappert.” (Davenport  Times:  6-13-1996)

 

Koller, Chester H .,         9-02-1982

“Chester Henry Koller died suddenly of a cerebral hemorrhage early Sunday morning, Aug 29.  He is survived by his wife, Cornelia, two sons, Chester of New Castle, WY, and David of Dickenson, ND; a daughter, Jean Koller Finley of Vancouver, WA, several grandchildren. He was born to Edward and Emma Koller on Dec 5, 1912 in New England, ND.  He married Cornelia Nassett in 1932 and this June celebrated his 50^th anniversary. He was a farmer in North Dakota and has been a handyman since moving to Harrington in 1964. As a parent, he had an active part in the organizations in which his children participated; he worked in school activities and the PTA as well as being a youth leader in the church. He was a member of the Masonic Order. He was a committed church member and at the time of his death was serving as deacon in the Community Church.  Memorial services for Chester Koller were held Monday evening at the Community Church with Pastor Bruce Wakeman and the Rev Herb Parrish presiding. The body was then flown to Dickenson, ND, for funeral services and burial.” (Davenport Times: 9-02-1982)

 

Krones, Frank J.,            5-02-1996

“Frank J. Krones of Davenport died Sunday, April 28, 1996 in a Spokane hospital. He was 78.  He was born May 14, 1917 to Frank and Itha (Carter) Krones at the family homestead near Eatonville, WA.  Frank enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in December 1939. During WW II he served as a bomber pilot in the South Pacific and also as an instructor. After the war he was a commander of a maintenance squadron. Frank retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1959.  After retirement from the military, he attended WSU, graduating with high honors with a teaching degree in mathematics. He taught in Davenport until he was appointed Supt of Schools. After retiring from that position, he continued to serve the Davenport community by working at the Davenport Senior Center and delivering newspapers until his death on Sunday.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian ( Rhodes ) Krones on July 8, 1993. They had been married for 48 years. He is survived by his son, Donald Krones of Davenport; a daughter, Janet M. Giles of Portsmouth, Ohio; granddaughter, Sherri L. Schardt of North Myrtle Beach, SC; and several step-grandchildren. He is also survived by three sisters, Nettie Nelson of Coeur d’Alene, Grace Kneip of Eatonville, and Bertha Sharpe of Coos Bay, OR; one brother, Earl Krones of Eatonville and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Eatonville Methodist Church with Pastor Bill Brackett officiating. Cremation preceded services and the ashes will be buried in the National Cemetery currently under construction in WesternWashington.” (Davenport Times:  5-02-1996)

 

Krupke, Erick,                 2-01-1996

“Erick Krupke, former Mondovi resident, died Jan 20, 1996 in Spokane at the age of 99.  He was born Nov 5, 1896 in Paynesville, MN, and moved with his parents to a farm near Denny Station south of Reardan at the age of 8. In the early 1920s, he started farming for himself in the Mondovi area. He married Helen Harmon of Spokane in 1923 and they raised two sons. In 1949, he and his wife moved to Spokane.  Mr. Krupke was a member of the Reardan United Methodist Church and attended Lidgerwood Evangelical Church in Spokane. He is survived by his two sons, Carroll Krupke and wife Carolyn, and Gordon Krupke and wife Mary Jane, all of Reardan; six grandchildren, Randall Krupke, James Krupke, Terry Krupke, Paul Krupke, Gail Daniels and Stephen Krupke; 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Eldred Krupke and Earl Krupke, both of Spokane; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1991. Funeral service was held at Hazen & Jaeger chapel in Spokane on Jan 23. Interment was at Riverside Memorial Cemetery.” (Davenport Times: 2-01-1996)