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

E. F. Scarborough of Wilbur, an attorney and pioneer of Lincoln Co, died of plural pneumonia January 4^th. He was 62 years of age and came to the Big Bend in 1883. A wife and six children survive him. (Citizen)

At Odessa, at the age of 81 years, George Schafer departed this life the 17^th inst. (Citizen)

(notes) Conrad Schaffer died Sunday, Nov 10^th, of pneumonia following the influenza. His age was 46 years 11 months and 22 days. He emigrated in 1891. Burial occurred in Emmanus Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

(notes) Mrs. Jacob Schall died Friday afternoon the 10^th of Jan of appendicitis, aged 44. She was born in South Russia in 1875. In 1900 she came to America to southwest of Odessa in the Hoffensburg district. She had 5 children by Mr. Raugust who died in 1907 and two years later she married Jacob Schall, by whom she had 4 children. Burial in the Hoffnungsberg Church Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

Scheibner, Kittie May d. 12-19-1941

“Kittie May Scheibner. Died: 12-19-1941. Birth: 10-14-1874, Michigan . Spouse: Frederick Scheibner. Father: Charles Sherrod. Mother: Sarah Sherrod. Burial: Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Scheibner, Nellie B d. 7-06-1977

“Nellie Belle Scheibner. Died: 7-06-1997. Spouse: Never Married. Father: William F Scheibner. Mother: Kattie Mae Sherrod. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery , Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Scheibner, Raymond O d. 11-02-1985

“Raymond O Scheibner. Died: 11-02-1985, Davenport , WA . Spouse: Widowed, Vivian M Covert Thompson. Father: William F Scheibner. Mother: Kittie M Sherrod. Burial: Wilbur Cemetery , Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln Co Health death card)

Scheibner, Rowena J d. 5-24-1959

“Rowena Juanita Scheibner. Died: 5-24-1959. Birth: 8-06-1897, Colorado . Widowed. Father: Clarence Sowers. Mother: Effie Williams. Removal: Hennessey Funeral Home, Spokane , WA .” (Lincoln County Health death card)

Scheibner, William F d. 4-05-1943

“William Fredric Scheibner. Died: 4-05-1943. Birth: 4-12-1867, Tennessee . Spouse: Kittie May Scheibner. Father: Fredric Martz Scheibner. Mother: Johanna Elizabeth Walter. Burial: Wilbur , WA .” (Lincoln County Health death card)

Herman Schendel was born in Greenwood, Hennepin Co, MN on Jan 6, 1863. March 24, 1883 he was united in marriage with Minnie Stehler. Five children were born to this union, a son and a daughter have passed away before the father. Edward, Mamie and Herman mourn the loss of their father. In 1900 Mr. Schendel moved his family from MN to Davenport. Six weeks ago he suffered a slight stroke of Paralysis followed by softening of the brain and death followed Wednesday June 14 after considerable suffering. Funeral services will be held from the German ME church Friday. (LCT)

Mrs. Sophia Scheuch, born in Germany in 1866 and married to John Henry Scheuch in 1889, departed this life on Sunday July 14, 1912. She would have been the mother of ten children, (8 sons and 2 daughters) but in this sad case the babe, a son, was buried in the same grave with its mother, who gave up this life along with the babe about to be born. The funeral was conducted by Rev Lick of Spokane, at the Sassin Cemetery, a large concourse of old friends and neighbors paying their last respects to the departed, when she was laid to rest on Tuesday July 16^th. Mr. & Mrs. Scheuch are old and respected residents of this community and the sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved father and children. A. C. Schy, a brother of Henry, from Harrington, came up with his family for the funeral. (Citizen)

Fred Schiffler, age 72, pioneer resident of Davenport for many years, died at Sacred Heart hospital in Spokane late Saturday evening, following a long illness. Mr. Schiffler underwent an operation about a month before his death, and was thought to be getting along nicely when pneumonia set in, and he grew worse steadily for the last few days before his death. Funeral services were held at Hazen & Jaeger’s chapel in Spokane Tuesday afternoon at 1 PM. Rev C. A. Hodshire of the Davenport Methodist church preached the funeral sermon, assisted by Rev Lange of Spokane. Interment was in Riverside Park Cemetery in Spokane. Pallbearers were E. Zellmer, William Beck, August Zellmer, Fred Mauser, Mr. Wagner and Mr. Wideman, all of Spokane. A number of Davenport friends of Mr. Schiffler attended the funeral. Mr. Schiffler was born in Germany Apr 13, 1854. He came to the United States in June, 1881, and settled in Blue Earth, MN, where he resided until 1901, when he came to Washington. He resided in the Bluestem district for many years, and, after retiring from farm life, moved to Davenport, where he lived until his removal to the hospital in Spokane. He was married Aug 22, 1878 to Pauline Koch, who survives him. He is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. L. J. Miller of Davenport and Mrs. W. G. Mauser of Spokane, and two sons, Hugo Schiffler of Bluestem and Fred E. Schiffler of Portland, as well as by 5 grandchildren. All of the children and their families with the exception of Fred E. Schiffler were present at the funeral.

Christine Dorothea Schmidt, aged 78 years, died at her home five miles northwest of Edwall, April 5, 1909.

Schmidt, Roy H, 7-21-1994

“Graveside service for former Davenport resident Roy H Schmidt was held Wednesday afternoon this week at Greenwood Memorial Terrace in Spokane . Pastor Ervin Rymes officiated. Mr Schmidt, 72, died last week at his home in Worley , Idaho . He was born Aug 18, 1921, to Gottfried Schmidt and Wilhelmina (Fiess) on the family homestead north of Davenport known as Harker Canyon . He attended Mill Canyon Grade School and graduated from Davenport High in 1939. He married Adeline Boyk, also of Davenport , who preceded him in death. Mr Schmidt worked throughout the Northwest as a farm and cattle laborer and manager. He enjoyed rodeoing and had special interest in the event of calf roping. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 7-21-1994)

Schmidt, Walter, Feb 14, 1974

"Services were last week for Walter J. Schmidt, who died Feb 5 in Davenport. Father Aloysius Breznik officiated and pallbearers included M. A. Laughbon, Burton Level, Mike Otis, Charles Linstrum, Joe Linstrum and Don Spinning. Burial followed at a Spokane cemetery. Born in April, 1901 in Edwall, Schmidt farmed between Edwall and Bluestem for 37 years until he retired 11 years ago. He and his wife who were married in Spokane in 1926, then moved to Davenport. He was a member of Bluestem Grange. Survivors include his wife Lucille, a son, Walter Francis Schmidt, Edwall, and two grandchildren. Two sisters, Margaret Balfe, Kennewick, and Theresa Danforth, Spokane, also survive, as does one brother, Nicholas Schmidt, Pasco. There are also several nieces and nephews." (Dav. Times: 2-14-1974)

Johanna E. Schneibner of Wilbur, died September 9^th, aged 73 years. She was born in Amsterdam, Germany. (Citizen)

(notes) George Schnell, 18 year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Jno Schnell, died at his home, south of Irby. He was buried near the home at the Emmanus Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

Schultz, Frank C., Jun 08, 1972

"Funeral services were held in Spokane Monday for Frank C Schultz, 87, who came to Davenport in 1909 with his parents, Mr and Mrs C H Schultz. Frank Schultz was born in Nebraska and came to Coulee City with his parents in 1903 and then to Davenport. He and his father started ‘The Toggery’ clothing store in Davenport in 1909 and sold it to The Palace store of Spokane in 1929. Schultz then moved to Spokane to work for The Palace. The Davenport store was subsequently closed out. Schultz is survived by his wife Eunice Schultz at the home at E 12307 Valleyway; a daughter, Phyllis M Davis, Spokane, 3 grandsons, 5 great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs Robert (Pearl) King of Spokane. Mr and Mrs J C Horwege of Davenport attended the funeral." (Dav. Times: 6-08-1972)

Schultz, George W, 12-06-1973

“Services were held Saturday in Spokane for George W Schultz, a former Davenport resident. He belonged to the Davenport Presbyterian Church, Acacia Lodge, the Davenport OES chapter, and several Spokane organizations. Survivors include daughters Margaret Hardin, Davenport, and Ruth Foote, Veradale; and sons Glen Schultz, Loon Lake, and Clifford Schultz, Spokane; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and four brothers—Herman Schultz, Eureka, CA; Edgar Schultz, Spokane; Walter Schultz, Livermore, CA; and Joe Schultz, Port Alberni, BC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.” (Davenport Times: 12-06-1973)

Mr. J. F. Schulz, who has been suffering with a cancer of the stomach, passed away last Thursday morning. Mr. Schulz was a native of Berlin, Germany, lived in NE for many years, then came to Egypt where he has resided for the past six years. Mr. Schulz has been a faithful church worker and a good neighbor. He is survived by a wife, 6 sons and one daughter. The remains were laid to rest in the German Lutheran Cemetery. The funeral services were conducted by Rev C. Hopf. Mr .Frank and Arnold Schulz from NE attended the funeral of their father. Also Mr. & Mrs. Louis Schulz from Nespelem. (LCT)

Schultz, Mamie J , 3-01-1973

“Mamie Jane Schultz, born in Almira July 13, 1893, died in Spokane Feb 19. Daughter of area pioneers William Henry and Margaret Elizabeth Wagley, Mrs Schultz attended school in Tekoa. She married George W Schultz June 22, 1913 in Tekoa, and they moved to Davenport in 1925, where Schultz was a foreman with the state highway department. They moved to Spokane in 1937. Survivors, other than her husband, George, are: two sons: Glen W, Loon Lake , and Clifford W, Spokane ; two daughters: Margaret Hardin, Davenport and Ruth Foote, Spokane ; three sisters: Winnie Mead and Margaret Guhlke, of Davenport and Ethel Lynn of Spokane . Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Mrs Schultz was a member of the Daughters of the Nile, Spokane ; she had also been a member and past Matron of Davenport chapter No. 131, Order of Eastern Star and Pocahontas Lodge of Spokane . She was a member of the Davenport Presbyterian Church and had served one term as president of the Women’s Association. The Rev Roger Muisiner officiated at the service in Spokane .” (Davenport Times: 3-01-1973)

"William Schultz, a pioneer of the Reardan country, died at his home last week, from appendicitis. His death was shortly followed by the death of his infant." (Citizen: 7-26-1907)

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

Scott, Kathryn, 10-26-1978

“Services were held Saturday, Oct 21 in Oroville for Kathryn E Scott, 84, who died Wednesday at her home. Mrs Scott was born Dec 25, 1893 in PA. In 1904 she moved west with her family to Tacoma where she lived until marrying Frank C Scott in Oct 6, 1915. The Scotts moved to Harrington where they farmed and raised their family. Following her husband’s retirement in 1952 they moved to Edmonds , and in 1961 to Oroville. Her husband died in 1968 and Mrs Scott continued to live in Oroville, later moving in with her daughter, Mrs Edith Holmes of Oroville. Mrs Scott was a member of the Oroville Free Methodist Church . She is survived by three sons, Arthur of Chewelah, Steve of Harrington and Charles of Troy, Idaho; two daughters, Edith Holmes, Oroville; and Frances Anderson, Seattle; two sisters, Avis Lougheed, Tacoma , and Eleanor Gerard, Dayton , OH ; 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A daughter, Kathryn Koole, preceded her in death last January. Interment was at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery .” (Davenport Times: 10-26-1978)

(notes) George Scroggens died of heart failure at Krupp last Thursday. (Odessa Record)

A letter was received from Mr. Frank Seeger saying their daughter Alice, 5 ½ years, had died of diphtheria. Their little son died several days ago, and the little girl passed away on Tuesday, July 23, and the burial took place Wednesday morning the 24^th. Mr. Seeger was also down with the same disease but was doing nicely. It is reported that nine in the same family have had diphtheria. Mr. & Mrs. Seeger expect to return to Edwall Sunday. (Citizen-Edwall Section)

Darrel, 4 ½ year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Seeger died of diphtheria at Republic, Monday, July 15^th. Mr. Seeger left Sunday evening in response to a telegram but was unable to reach there before the end came. Late reports were that their little daughter, Alice 5 ½ years old, was not expected to live. (Citizen-Edwall section)

After a long and useful life, the latter part of which he rejoiced to see his children successful, our fellow townsman, Thos Service on Wednesday, Oct 23, 1912, closed his eyes in that sleep from which there is no awakening… Thomas Service was born in Belfast, Ireland, April 17, 1832… Joining the Presbyterian Church when a boy, he came to America at the age of 18 years and went to CA in 1860. He came to WA in 1882, during territorial days and has resided here ever since. Several years since he buried his wife here and has since made his home with his children, of whom he is survived by three: Charles Service and Mrs. B. J. DeSpain of Edwall; and Edward Service who has been working in Harrington for the harvester factory. The funeral service was conducted by Rev Chas Snowden of the ME Church on Oct 25, 1912. (Burial was made in the Edwall Cemetery beside his wife.) (Citizen-Edwall Section)

"As was thought to be almost inevitable from the nature and extent of his disease, Henry G Setters died at the Sacred Heart hospital, Spokane, last Saturday at 1:30 p.m., after undergoing an operation which left but one chance for his life. It was found that the condition of his liver was such as to preclude any hope of recovery whatever, and death was a welcome release. The remains were brought back to Reardan, Oct 13th, and deposited in the hall of the Odd Fellows lodge, deceased being a member of that order." (LCT: 10-22-1901)

Shanks, Alpha, Aug 01, 1974

"Graveside services were held Friday in Davenport for Alpha Shanks, who died last week in Spokane. A Spokane resident for the past several years, Shanks was a former Davenport banker and milling company manager. He was a member of the Davenport chapters of Masons and Eastern Star. Born in Rosalia in 1893, Shanks married Mattie Kyle in 1916. He worked in the Inland Empire grain business for several years, coming to Davenport in 1928 to work for the Lincoln County State Bank. When banks began having financial difficulties in 1932, Shanks was hired by the government as a bank examiner; he worked in the area to get banks reopened. In 1935 he became manager of the Grange Milling Co in Davenport, where he worked until 1944, when he was fired as a cashier by Farmers State Bank in Newport. He worked for the bank, by then National Bank of Commerce, until retirement in 1959. Survivors include his wife, in Spokane, two sons, William in New York, and Richard in Spokane; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren." (Dav. Times: 8-01-1974)

The funeral of James D. Shaw, 74, was held in the Christian Church Sunday. Mr. Shaw died at his home in Davenport, Friday, June 23, having been in poor health for some time, though able to be about most of the time. Deceased was a veteran of the Civil War, having been a member of Co G 8^th Missouri Cavalry. He was also a member of Gen Rusk Post No 93, GAR, and a member of the masonic order for the past 50 years, the local lodge having charge of the funeral services, interment being made in Mountain View Cemetery. He was born in Missouri May 26, 1842. In November, 1866, he was married to Mary E Line of Lewisburg, MO. The widow and 7 children and 22 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren survive him. The children are: W. A. and T. J. Shaw of Davenport; Mrs. Euphie Pitts, Coulee City; Mrs. Lizzie Bottom, Rock River, WY; Mrs. Stella Ropp, Lewiston, ID; Mrs. James Marsh, Cashion, OK; and Mrs. Reppa Warren, Halfway, MO. He had been a resident of Davenport the past 9 years. (Dav Tribune)

Shell: Maggie, 1933,"Miss Maggie Shell, 47, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Shell, pioneers, was buried at Wilbur on Wednesday. Miss Shell had been an invalid for 34 years. Besides her parents she leaves two sisters, Mrs. William P. Matthews of the high school facility at Puyallup and Mrs. Daniel Hudkins, Wilbur. Owing to the poor health of both her parents, a private funeral was held." (Odessa Record: 3-24-1933)

Shepard, Myrtle, Mar 07, 1974

"Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Myrtle Nicholls Shepard, who died Friday in Concord, CA. The Rev Frank G Van Doren officiated and pall bearers included Vern Bumgarner, Willard Zellmer, Ted Lyse, Joe Darling, Gilbert Gauger, and Jerry Janett. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs Shepard is generally believed to be the third white child born in Lincoln County, her late brother Roy Nicholls being the first. Her parents, John and Emma Nicholls, had built the first general store at Cottonwood Springs (now Davenport) in 1881 and she was born there in 1885. As a young woman she took up china painting and spent one winter studying the art in Los Angeles, CA. In 1911 she married Oscar B Shepard; the couple farmed southeast of Davenport until 1925, when Shepard became a cattle buyer. In 1939 they returned to farming, retiring in 1964, when they moved to California. Mrs Shepard, who was widowed in 1967, was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) for nearly 60 years. She is survived by a son, James Nicholas Shepard, Concord; two grandchildren, Susan Shepard, Concord, and Richard Shepard, San Jose, CA; one niece, Eileen Mascher, Spokane, and two nephews, Henry and William Nicholls, both of Davenport." (Dav. Times: 3-07-1974)

The little daughter, three years of age, of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sherwood, died of meningitis of the brain, Saturday (4^th) of last week, and was laid to rest in the Harrington Cemetery Sunday. Rev J. J. Payseur of the Baptist church preached the sermon. Three other children, sick with the same disease, are recovering. (Citizen)

Miss Margaret Shields died at the home of her parents, of typhoid pneumonia, Monday. The funeral, at the time this item is being put into type, is expected to be held Friday morning at 10, if a sister, Miss Kate Shields, arrives from the east. The deceased was a young woman of many friends and highly respected and the heart-broken parents have the sympathy of everyone in their sad bereavement. The funeral will be from the Catholic Church, Rev Father MacAleer officiating. (Citizen)

"Requiem mass for Michael H Shields, 81, of Yakima was celebrated April 17, in Yakima. Father Larry Gooley, SJ, was celebrant. Shields died April 11. He is survived by his wife Clara and three sons. Shields came to the Mohler area in 1900 and grew up here. Cy and Eleanor Gooley, along with Helen Gooley of Spokane, drove to Yakima this past week to attend the funeral services of Cy’s brother-in-law, Mike Shields. The Gooleys spent Tuesday evening with family in Sunnyside en route." (Dav. Times: 4-25-1974

J. .F Shimek was at Spokane Sunday to attend the funeral of his nephew, Robert, son of Mr. & Mrs. Jos A. Shimek, who died Saturday. The deceased lad was 13 years old. The funeral occurred Sunday from Buchanan chapel and interment took place at Fairmount Cemetery. (Odessa Record)

The five month babe of John M. Siegman of Mondovi died of convulsions, Dec 15^th. (Citizen)

Christopher F. Siegler, aged 83, is dead at Spokane. He fought through the Civil War with the federal forces and was at the battles of Lookout mountain, Chickamauga and Nashville. The late Mr. Siegler came to Spokane 30 years ago. The funeral was conducted by the Grand Army of the Republic. (Odessa Record)

"Harrington. Funeral for John Duncan Simpson, Sr., 89, of Harrington was Saturday, April 10, at the Harrington Community Congregational Church. Mr. Simpson died Friday, April 2, at his home. Born Oct 22, 1914, in Mohler, he was the son of George and Agnes (Duncan) Simpson. After graduating from Harrington High School in 1933, he continued to work on the family farm. He was inducted into the US Army on April 22, 1941, and served with the 41s^tInfantry Division until his discharge on July 11, 1945. He kept in touch with some of his fellow soldiers and looked forward to their annual reunions in The Dalles, OR. He was a member of the Legion, IOOF, a 50-year member of Masons, Rebekahs, Order of the Eastern Star, Rainbow Dad, charter member of the Harrington Lions Club, Harrington Community Church and a Boy Scout leader. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, puttering around his shop, his rose garden and his family. His wife of 48 years, Myrtle, his brother George and his sister Tuttle preceded him in death. He leaves a son, John D. ‘Skip’ (and Sally) Simpson, Jr., of Harrington; two daughters, Myrtle E. ‘Beth’ (and Dennis) Parshall and Catherine A. (and Tom) Eickmeyer, all of Spokane; 7 grandchildren.... 10 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Janet Wagner of Spokane, and Agnes Moeller of Harrington; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friends and faithful companions, Nessie and Buster." (Dav. Times: 4-15-2004)

Simpson, Nancy, Dec 05, 1974

"Funeral services were held yesterday at Zion Lutheran Church in Davenport for Nancy Ellen Simpson, who died Nov 30 in Davenport. Mrs Simpson was born in 1890 to Milton and Sophie Rash of Summerset, KY. The family moved to the northwest, settling in Davenport in 1904. In 1908 she married Clyde Warwick and they spent most of their marriage farming in Bluestem. He died in 1944. In 1948 Mrs Simpson married Hale Simpson, Edwall, and they lived in that community until his death in 1968, when she moved to Davenport. Survivors include three granddaughters, Nancy Reinbold, Mary Coleman and Jane Holliday, all of Davenport; 6 great grandchildren, four step children, Richard and Robert Simpson and Betty Bundy, Edwall, and Phyllis Munyan, Portland, OR; 12 step grandchildren, numerous step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A sister, Lora Robinson, lives in Spokane, and a brother, Walter Rash, in Seattle. Mrs Simpson’s son, Eldon Warwick, died in 1969. Mrs Simpson was buried in Spokane. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, the Daughters of the Nile, Spokane, Eastern Star and Bluestem Grange. Pallbearers for the service, which was conducted by Rev Stanley Williamsen, were Gaynor Guell, W L Graham, Howard Moats, Eric Swanson, Orrie Morse and Clem Duenwald." (Dav. Times: 12-05-1974)

"Funeral services were held Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, Davenport, for George E. Slater, who died Nov 14 in Davenport. Pastor Fred Ahrendt officiated at the service, for which Dixie Guhlke and Marie Potts provided music. Pallbearers included C. A. Smith, Kenneth Kittleson, Earl Samsel, Rod Rector, Dale Hotchkiss and Simon Reinbold. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. Born in 1894, Slater was reared north of Davenport in the Larene area. He attended a school known as Heid and later, the Davenport schools." (Dav. Times: 11-22-1973)

"Reardan: Mrs Maggie Sleep, wife of Fred Sleep, died at her home at Reardan Monday, Feb 16, from pneumonia, following flu. She leaves a husband and one son. Mrs Sleep was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania, Jan 31, 1879, was married to Fred Sleep at Cumberland, Maryland, in 1895, the family coming to Reardan in 1913." (DT &T: 2-26-1920

Mrs. Robert Brugger attended the funeral services of Park Smalley at Sprague Tuesday and was soloist at the last rites. Mr. Smalley fell from a boat Sunday while fishing at Loon Lake with his brother-in-law, Attorney R. B. Ott of Ritzville, and was drowned. Mr. Smalley was a partner in the Hall & Smalley Ins. Co of Sprague, and had extensive farm interests. He was past master of the Sprague Masonic lodge, past high priest of chapter 6, Cataract Commandery and a member of the El Katif Shrine. He was a past commander of the American Legion and charter member of the Sprague Post. He was a former president of the Sprague Chamber of Commerce. His widow and one son survive him. (Citizen)

Smith, Bill, 2-15-1973

“Bill Smith, a long-time resident of the Davenport-Harrington area, died in Vietnam in an automobile accident just before the ceasefire. A veteran of WW II, Smith had spent over three years in Vietnam as a civilian adviser and motor maintenance supervisor. After his group was pulled out he was employed by the Vinnel Corp as a shop supervisor. Smith is survived by his wife and daughter in Vietnam and by a son, Gary Lee Smith, in Eugene , OR .” (Davenport Times: 2-15-1973)

(Notes) She was born in New Orleans, Dec 15, 1856. She came to Eugene, OR in 1876 and was married at Walla Walla in 1879 to John W. Smith, who preceded her in death several years ago. Shortly after her marriage she came to Davenport and resided here until a few years ago when she went to Talent to live with her daughter. She died, aged 86, on April 23 in Medford, OR.

(notes) George W. Smith, 78, pioneer of the Harrington Wheat Belt, died in a Spokane hospital Sunday, Feb 15, and the remains were taken to the Hennessey & Calloway mortuary. Ashes scattered in Spokane River. Parents Quackers. He was born on Nantucket Island.

Jesse Smith, age 8, son of John Smith, school teacher, was instantly killed Saturday by grasping a live electric light wire of high voltage, at Hartline. Jesse, with a playmate, were playing near the four mill. Jesse climbed an electric light pole… (Odessa Record)

“Frankie M. Smith, Davenport, the administratrix of the Estate of L. A. Smith, deceased, has been awarded the property of the estate as surviving spouse.” (Citizen)

Smith, Robert D., Dec 13, 1973

"Funeral services were held in Spokane last week for Robert D. Smith, who died there early this month. Born in Davenport in 1924, Smith moved to Spokane 18 years ago. Involved in the restaurant and bowling alley business there, he belonged to the state Bowling Proprietors Association and the Spokane Bowling Association. Survivors include his wife, Anne, two sons, and three daughters, all of Spokane. Two sister, Edna Jackson, Davenport, and Johnny Giese, Spokane; two brothers and several nieces and nephews also survive." (Dav. Times: 12-13-1973)

Alice, eleven year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dan Snyder of Bluestem, died Tuesday evening, Dec 19^th, of brain fever and pneumonia, after a brief illness. The funeral services were held in Bluestem and the remains were interred in the Harrington Cemetery. (Citizen)

(notes) F. E. Snyder died of influenza, aged 36. Had married Lydia Funk. His daughter, Geneva, died at age of two. His burial was in the Odessa Cemetery next to his daughter. (Odessa Record)

Monday last, at Davenport, Roy Snyder and O. A. Kiester, while engaged in roofing the veterinary hospital of Dr E. Rude, were precipitated from a ladder. Snyder was killed instantly and Kiester so badly injured that he was taken to a Spokane hospital. Snyder left a wife and 3 children. He was about 20 years old and carried $2,000 insurance in the AOU. His parents live at Eureka, CA. (Citizen)

Sommers: "Vincent Sommers, 85, Odessa pioneer, died at Wilbur on Tuesday of Addison’s disease, a rare malady. Mr. Sommers had farmed extensively in the Odessa region for the past 50 years, settling about 15 miles north of Odessa. At one time he was one of the foremost stockmen of the Big Bend and acquired a large acreage of tillable land. While he was successful in agriculture, he was unfortunate in his investments, and suffered reverses, even before the depression. Mr. Sommers was a native of Austria. When he came to Washington territory he was accompanied by his brother, Joseph, and by a Mr. Liebinwalt, who farmed jointly with him for many years. Mr. Liebinwalt died many years ago, but Joseph Sommers is still farming in the north Odessa region. The funeral service was held on Thursday morning from the Catholic church in Wilbur." (Odessa Record: 1-20-1933)

Spilker, George A, 6-06-2003

“Davenport.—Funeral Mass was Monday morning at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Medical Lake for George A Spilker, 83, a longtime Medical Lake resident. Burial took place in Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane . Born Sept 18, 1919 in Ritzville, he grew up in Davenport , graduating in 1938 from Davenport High School . He served in the Army in Okinawa during WW II and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He married Eva McCaffery in 1948; the couple moved to Medical Lake in 1960. He was active in the Medical Lake Lions Club and served on the school board for 26 years. He retired from the local phone company in 1984. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard, and a granddaughter, Danielle. He leaves five sons, James, David, Ralph, Paul and Leo; three daughters, Rita, Joan and Lisa; and 12 grandchildren.” ( Davenport Times: 6-06-2003)

Spining, Frank, Dec 07, 1972

"Funeral services for Frank E Spining were held Monday at the Davenport Presbyterian Church. The service was under direction of the Strate Funeral Home with the Rev Roger V Muisiner officiating. Spining was born in Davenport Sept 30, 1899 and died at the Lincoln Hospital following extended hospitalization. He married Loraine Moats Oct 21, 1923. Spining had lived and worked the major part of his life in this area with the exception of 20 years he spent with the US Navy as a heavy duty mechanic in Anchorage, Alaska. He also worked on the original Coulee Dam project. Survivors include his wife, Loraine; two sons, Thomas of Seattle, and Robert of Miami Beach, FL; two brothers, Ed Spining of Newport and Donald Spining of Davenport; three sisters, Effie Spining, Lois Spining (both of Seattle; and Myrtle Lowery, Davenport. Four grandchildren also survive. Casket bearers for the service were Vern Bumgarner, Everett Boleneus, Vern Badgley, Carl Sorenson, Jerry Janett and Dale Abbott. Dawna Boleneus was soloist; Jean Green acted as organist for the service. Spining was buried at the Mountain View Cemetery." (Dav. Times: 12-07-1972)

Mrs. Czarina Spinning departed this life at her home in this city yesterday, aged 82 years, 1 month and 5 days. She had been in poor health for some time. She is survived by four sons, two daughters, 29 grandchildren and 11 great grand-children. The funeral will be held tomorrow (Friday) from the Christian Church. (Dav Trib)

Mrs. Bertha Springer was born in Germany March 27, 1847 and died May 1, 1917 at the Sacred Heart hospital. She came to America 46 years ago and lived most of the time near Edwall, having spent 33 years here. The funeral services were held Friday morning at the Catholic Church, Father McAleer of Harrington, conducting the services. The surviving children are A. G. Springer and Mrs. Carl Devenish of Edwall; Mrs. Homer Devenish and Fred Springer of Spokane; Mrs. Louis McKinney of Yakima. The deceased leaves 12 grandchildren. (Citizen)(see Edwall Cath Cem)

Starzman, Jeffrey R., "Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 18, for Jeffrey R. Starzman, who died in a car accident near Keller on Saturday, Jan 12, 2002. Jeff was born in Coulee Dam May 23,k 1962, the son of Ralph and Shirley (Utt) Starzman. He attended school in Creston and was graduated from high school in 1980. Throughout his life Jeff was an avid sports fan and participant. Starting at an early age, he participated in rodeos, continuing this into his 20s. He was a very active person, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, his family and life in general. On July 15, 1995, Jeff married Catherine Koontz in Harrington. They made their home in Wilbur and together they had three daughters, Amanda, Emily and Amber. Jeff was an employee of McGregor fertilizer company. He was also a member of the Wilbur Fire Dept and EMT’s, Wilbur Swimming Pool Fund Committee and Eagle Raceway Track in Republic. He is survived by his wife Cathy and their three daughters, Amanda, Emily and amber, at the home; his mother, Shirley (and Clem) Groh, of Odessa; His father, Ralph Starzman (and Mickey Lightbourne), of Nordland, WA; two brothers, Kurt (and Rita) Starzman, of Spokane, and Wade (and Traci) Starzman, of Wilbur; two sisters, Robin Ann Starzman, of Bakersfield, CA; and Teresa Starzman, of Creston; his grandmother, Evla Utt, of Omak; parents-in-law Carl and Cheryl Koontz, of Columbus, Idaho; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Pastor Rob Wilson will officiate at the funeral. Interment will follow at Wilbur Cemetery. Strate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." (Odessa Record: 1-17-2002)

Mrs. Grace Stevens died seven miles north of Reardan on July 9^th. She was born May 26, 1888 and was married to George Stevens on Jan 16, 1905. He and two children are left to mourn her loss. Burial was in Mondovi Cemetery. (LCT-notes)

Mrs. Miriam Stephens, wife of D M Stephens, for many years a familiar personage at Sprague, and later of Wilbur, died at her home 420 South Ave, Spokane, Saturday, and was buried Monday. She was the mother of R. J. Stevens of Almira and Isaac Stephens of Sherman, both of whom are now engaged in wheat business in Spokane. (Citizen)

G. W. Stewart, aged 65 years, of Reardan, a veteran of the Civil War died Sept 4^th.(Citizen)

Streigel, Jack, Jun 08, 1972

"Jack Streigel passed away in Paso Robles, CA, May 23. He lived in the Creston area for a number of years and in Chewelah before going to CA about 10 years ago to make his home. His brother Robert Striegel and wife of Davenport went to CA to see him but he had passed away before they got there. They remained for the funeral services. Besides his brother Robert here, Striegel is also survived by his wife, Eleanor, and a brother, George, of Milton-Freewater, OR." (Dav. Times: 6-08-1972)

Stewart, Lonnie R , 3-29-1990

“A memorial service was held March 19, 1990 for Lonnie Robert Stewart in Olympia . Mr Stewart , 28, died March 16, 1990. He was a 1980 graduate of Reardan High School and was employed in building construction in Olympia . He is survived by his mother and step-father, Elaine and Daryl Rogers of Spokane ; a son, Lonnie Ray Stewart of Olympia ; and several brothers and sisters.” (Davenport Times: 3-29-1990)

Stone, Sylvia K Z , 10-19-1995

“Memorial service for Sylvia Katie Zabreznik Stone, a former longtime Davenport resident will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Assembly of God church in Davenport . Sylvia went to be with the Lord on Oct 15, 1995 in Spokane . She was 51. She was born on Jan 6, 1944, in Okanogan , WA , to Louis and Jessie Zabreznik, and was raised on the family farm in Aeneas Valley . On Oct 5, 1962, she married Robert Lee Stone of Tonasket, where they made their first home. Sylvia graduated from CWU in 1968… After living in Ellensburg for a time, the Stones moved to Davenport to raise their family. Sylvia opened a day care and taught preschool in Davenport for over 20 years. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 33 years, Bob Stone; children, Holly Bye and husband Doug of Salem, OR, Wendy Stone and husband Willie of Spokane, Patrick Stone of Spokane, and Casey Stone of Medical Lake; extended family, Lory, Tom and Amanda Marabelle of Medical Lake; three grandchildren; her mother, Jessie Zabreznik of Tonasket; sisters and brothers, Beryl and Roy Curtis of Tonasket, Louis D and Caroline Zabreznik of Tonasket, Clyde and Lana Zabreznik of Adel, GA, and Rodney and Colleen Zabreznik of Fredericksburg, TX; as well as many close family friends and relatives. Sylvia was preceded in death by her father, Louis Zabreznik.” (Excerpt Davenport Times: 10-19-1995)

P. H. Strong, who died Sunday at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, was buried at Waverly Wednesday, and was the father of our fellow townsman, Fred Strong. Fred left Tuesday morning to attend the funeral. (Citizen)

"Miss Lena Strupple working for Mr. Telford died Saturday. She had a stroke of paralysis in the morning and died the same day." Citizen: Rocklyn, by M. K. Boyk.

Mrs. Gus Stutz, of Sherman, died of pneumonia March 16, 1910 and on Saturday morning the 19^th her little son, six years old died of throat trouble after an illness of only five hours. Mother and son were buried side by side in the Sherman Cemetery. (Citizen)

The funeral was held in this city (Davenport) last Friday of Richard B Sullivan, son of Michael Sullivan of Creston who was recently kicked by a horse. He was taken to Spokane for treatment but the blow proved fatal and death occurred Wednesday, the little boy having been kicked on Sunday. Michael Sullivan is a brother of Dan Sullivan of this city. (LCT)

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