Odessa Vicinity Deaths

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                                                                     Submitted by Marge Womach   

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Cordes:  “Mr and Mrs John Kupers, Mrs Evelyn Fuller of Spokane, and Mrs John I Kupers went to Walla Walla Friday morning to attend the funeral services of Mrs John Kupers, Sr, brother, John Cordes.  Mr Cordes, 48, of Connell, fell from a high gasoline storage tank more than a month ago, and sustained injuries which resulted in his death.  A member of a pioneer family, he spent much of his time in the Odessa country; he worked as a mail carrier from the Odessa post office and then was employed by the Odessa Union Warehouse company there. Following service with the US Army during the World War, he worked with gasoline companies, for a time with the Union Oil Company, and later with the Shell Oil Company.  He was hospitalized in Walla Walla where he received treatment for a paralyzed condition of the legs.  Funeral services were conducted from the McMartin-Chamberlain funeral home. Graveside services were conducted by the Odessa Masonic lodge, of which he was a member.  Survivors include besides his sister, Mrs Kupers, his widow and an adopted daughter at home; his mother, Mrs Meta Cordes, Pullman, sisters, Miss Martha Cordes, California; Mrs George Zicha, Odessa; Mrs G J Luiten, Edwall; Mrs L L Zicha, Odessa; and Mrs Peter Luiten, Seattle; brothers, William, Pullman; Henry, Marcellus; Herman, Pullman; and Rudolph, Los Angeles, CA.” (Citizen: 8-16-1940)   

English:  “Robert L English, 98, of Wenatchee, died Monday, Nov 13, 2006. He was born in Oliver Springs, TN, and had been a longtime Wenatchee resident. He was grocery store owner and meat cutter and also worked in car sales.  Survivors include his son, Dennis English of East Wenatchee, and his sisters, Ethelyn English and Patty Oberg, both of Wenatchee. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Betts Funeral Service, Wenatchee.” (Wenatchee World: 11-15-2006)

Floch:  “Service for Ryan Geoffrey Floch, 20, and Andrew Phillip ‘Drew’ Floch, 19, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Odessa (WA) High School auditorium. Strate Funeral Home in Davenport, WA, is in charge of arrangements.  Both men died Aug 28 along with their cousin and grandfather when their boat was lost at sea. They were both born in Spokane and had been residents of Odessa for the past 17 years. Ryan Floch graduated from Odessa High school in 1999 and was named the State B basketball Player of the Year in 1999. He also played basketball at Big Bend Community College and graduated in 2001. He had enrolled at Eastern Washington University. Andrew Flock graduated from Odessa High School in 2000. He attended Big Bend Community College for one year. Survivors include their parents, Clay and Jewel (Starr) Flock; grandparents, Ed and Esther Floch of Valleyford, and Betty Starr of Spokane; a great-grandfather, Charles Starr of Spokane; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.” (Tombstones are in Odessa City Cemetery; Spokesman-Review: 9-08-2001)

Giese:  “Verl Marguerite Giese passed away peacefully at Moran Vista Senior Living on June 6, 2009. She was born Sept 27, 1912 to Eugene and Magdalena Smith in Davenport, WA. Her early life was spent on the farm riding horses, tending the garden, and playing with her brothers and sister. When her father died suddenly, the family moved to town, and Verl became the second mother to her younger siblings while her mother, Lena, worked. She continued her schooling in Davenport, and in 1931 was married to James Edwin Young. Then Patricia, their only daughter, was born. Later on they were divorced. In 1947 Verl married John Giese. Together, they owned and operated Johnnie’s Jewelry in Davenport for the next fifteen years. Verl and John had a son, Sam, and a daughter, Kathy. After her mother died the family moved to Spokane. Verl was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, her brothers, Howard Eugene, Gerald Kenneth, and Robert Donald Smith, her sister Edna Irene Jackson, her dear grandson Jay Ginter, and her husband John Giese. Verl is survived by daughters Patricia Pettibone and Kathryn L Giese, and son Samuel. She is also survived by her dear granddaughters Margot Toomey, Kristin Northrop-Hill, Megan and Hanna Giese, and grandson Michael Ginter. Surviving great grandchildren include Brandin Northrop, Kendall Northrop, Courtney Toomey and Connor Toomey. Verl will be remembered for her ever-ready smile, great sense of humor, wonderful cooking and baking, beautiful flower gardens, and above all her love of family. There will be a small family gathering at Greenwood Cemetery for the placement of ashes on Wednesday, June 10 at 2 p.m. (Heritage Funeral Home, Spokane, in charge.)” (Spokesman-Review: 6-09-2009)

Gullidge:  “Helen G Gullidge, 84, beloved wife of the late Ellsworth J Gullidge and mother of James E Gullidge of Kent, and Marilyn J Esterly of Edmonds.  Helen was born Jan 14, 1915 in Ritzville, WA, the third eldest in a family of six, and the first to be born in America to parents, Jacob and Mary Walters, immigrants from Frank, Russia. She went to be with the Lord Jan 15, 1999, in Everett, WA.  Helen is survived by two of her sisters, Viola Jean Lilla of Spokane and Rosemary Blankenship of Ritzville; grandchildren, Matthew and wife Amy, Jennifer, Rebecca, and Jonathan Esterly, and Jason and Kaelene Gullidge; as well as three nieces and seven nephews. She was also sister to the late Jacob Walters, Henrietta Plymale and Karl Walters.  Helen was raised on a wheat farm in Harrington, WA, and later attended secretarial school in Spokane, where she met her future husband, Ellsworth J Gullidge. They were married July 3, 1937 and moved to Pullman, where El received his civil engineering degree from Washington State University. The Gullidges then moved to Grand Coulee, WA, where El worked on the Grand Coulee Dam project. They also lived in White Bluffs, WA, before settling in the View Ridge neighborhood of Seattle, where they raised their two children and remained for 21 years.  During this time, Helen worked for nearly 10 years in cosmetics of the downtown Seattle Frederick & Nelson’s department store. She was also active in the Norene Boyd circle of the Seattle Milk Fund. The Gullidges were also members of University Congregational Church, Seattle. Upon retirement, Helen and El moved to Vancouver, WA, and then to Whidbey Island in 1975, where they took up membership and built a house in the Useless Bay Golf Colony. Also members of Longley United Methodist Church, they enjoyed the quietness of island life in between traveling to Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Mexico, and New Zealand. After El’s death in 1985, Helen continued traveling by taking annual trips to Molokai, Hawaii and a one-time trip to China. Her hospitality, humor creativity, candidness, and companionship will be greatly celebrated by those who knew and loved her.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan 23, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Kent.”  (Everett Herald: Jan 1999

Haase:  “Vera Zoe Haase. Female, white, born: Aug 9, 1915, Uniontown, WA. Age: one month, 24 days. Father: Rudolf Haase, born Bohemia; Mother: Florence Chase, born Selty, Montana. Informant: Mrs W E Chase, Irby, WA. Death: Oct 3, 1915.” (WA State Board of Health: Register of Death)

Lenhart:  “Clarence Conrad Lenhart. Age 92.On Tuesday morning of June 2, 2009, an honest and honorable man Clancy passed away peacefully in the presence of his immediate family at the Hospice House of Spokane. Born June 16, 1916 in Odessa, WA, he was one of seven children of Conrad and Anna Lenhart. A lift time Yankee fan and long time resident of Kellogg, Idaho, he was employed for 42 years at the Bunker Hill as an executive secretary. He served his country in the US Army during WW II. Clancy loved his time spent in the Silver Valley and was active in the American Legion, Masons, and Elks Lodge of Kellogg. He was a long time member of the Kellogg United Church of Christ and upon moving to the Spokane Valley in 1968 he and his wife became active members of the Westminster Congregational Church of Christ. Clancy spent many happy, fun filled summers at Rose Lake, where he and his family enjoyed the beauty and serenity of the area. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Hedvie Lenhart, son Marc Lenhart, and is survived by his three children, William (Cheryl) Papesh, Deidre (Andrew) Ashmore, and Craig (Linda) Lenhart, all of Spokane. Additional survivors, two grandchildren Dana Papesh of Seattle, Eric (Melissa) Papesh and his two great grandchildren, Samantha and Grant Papesh, who all currently reside in London, England, sisters Lucille (Del) Turner, Portland, OR and Bernice (John) Davis, Seattle and numerous nieces and nephews. Clancy spent the last years of his life as a resident of the Waterford where everyone who came to know and care for him, loved him dearly. A good caring and generous man, he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. A memorial service will be held at the Waterford on Friday June 5 at 10 a.m. (Heritage Funeral Home, Spokane, in charge.)” (Spokesman-Review: 6-03-2009)

Loewen:  “Ray Cole Loewen, 72, died Wednesday, July 4, 2007, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Stratford, WA, on May 4, 1935. Ray was the second of six children born to Abe and Stella Loewen. Ray grew up in Wilson Creek and graduated from Wilson Creek High School, where he played on the 1953 State Champion basketball team. Ray married Phyllis Brown on April 12, 1957, in Hartline, WA. They recently celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary. Ray and Phyllis made their first home in Soap Lake, WA, where Ray worked as a carpenter and in store management. IN 1961, Ray and Phyllis moved to East Wenatchee, where he raised his family and lived until his death. Ray worked for many years as a manager in the auto repair business and recently retired from Town Toyota. Ray was a good man. He will be remembered as a man of his work, a loving father, a steadfast husband and tireless worker. His sense of humor and knack for story telling entertained everyone, especially his grandchildren. It is said that the truest measure of a man is how tall he stands in the eyes of his grandchildren—to his grandchildren, Ray was a giant.  Ray is preceded in death by his mother; father; and sister, Jean. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; his buddy, Chance; two sons, Dan and his wife, Traci, of Spokane, and Ron of East Wenatchee; two daughters, Lori and her husband, Jim of California and Robin of East Wenatchee; his grandchildren, Mitch, Ben, Evan, Sean, Ryan, Bailee and Brooke; his brother, Robert Loewen; sisters, Betty Killgore, Dorothy Coriell, and Agnes Lutz; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service to Celebrate a Life well done will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Telford’s Chapel of the Valley in East Wenatchee.”

Nuelsen:  (Louis G Nuelsen) “Early Odessa Pioneer Died at Age of 93 in California.  Word from California indicates that L G Nuelsen, early Odessa pioneer, died at the age of 93 in California, of pneumonia. Mrs Nuelsen, 88, is recuperating at a Riverside, CA, hospital. She and Mr Nuelsen were both taken ill with the flu and removed to the hospital, and the death of her husband was kept from her because of her illness. The Nuelsen family came to Odessa early in its history, Mr Nuelsen and George Unsoeld buying the original Trantum & Schoonover store, which included the Postoffice, and Mr Nuelsen succeeded Mr Trantum as postmaster, thus becoming the town’s second postmaster. In this store the stock was mainly groceries, and with the completion of the Finney block, the two opened an expanded store in the new building, the location of the present Strate Furniture store. Mr Nuelsen invested heavily in Odessa, having a part in early banking, serving as president of the Farmers and Merchants bank here. As businessman and banker he was generous to early settlers, helping many survive the homestead days. Upon retiring, he and Mrs Nuelsen made their home in California. They have continued their interest in Odessa, regularly receiving the Odessa Record. While in Riverside on a vacation, Mr and Mrs Hy W Rieke of Cashmere, visited Mrs Nuelsen at the hospital, and on March 19 wrote the Odessa Record, telling of Mr Nuelsen’s death. Mrs Nuelsen, who had been informed of the death of her husband told Mr Rieke ‘Louis died in his sleep. He was good to everyone, especially to early Odessa farmers.’ She expected to return to her home at 7359 Indiana Ave, Riverside, CA, at that time.” (Odessa Record: March 1953; G Beck data card collection, also show that Mrs L G Nuelsen was nee Bertha Kyle, born IL.}

Parrish:  “Most people would be content to say they were a success in business, or an effective civic leader, or an avid outdoorsman, or a distinguished service veteran, or a consummate family man, or a person of (shall we say) ‘distinctive’ taste in fashion. Dr John ‘Jack’ Pershall Parrish could say he was all of the above, except he wouldn’t. His humble Eastern Washington-bred sense of modesty wouldn’t allow it.  Born May 20, 1924 to Mr and Mrs J R Parrish at Odessa, Washington. Jack moved to Deer Park, outside Spokane, for his teenage years. After high school he attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, and then enrolled in the University of Washington’s School of Dentistry, where he was a member of that school’s first graduating class in 1950. Shortly after graduating, he married Ann Brown, and they immediately went to work creating a family of six children which Jack presided over with uncommon wit, gentleness and an irresistible grin.  While in Pedodontic Graduate School at the University of Washington, he was called on to serve in the US Army during the Korean War. He practiced dentistry during his time in the service in Texas, Georgia, and France. He then returned to Seattle in 1953 and practiced there until September of 1956. Now, with four of those eventual six children in tow, the family moved to the house on West Pioneer Avenue in Puyallup he would call home for the rest of his life. Jack took to his new town and Puyallup certainly took to him. He served on Puyallup’s YMCA Board; Board of Adjustments; Planning Commission; School Board; City Council; and was elected Mayor of Puyallup in 1992. He was also a member of the Puyallup Rotary Club and the Summer Sportsmen’s Club, and was Chairman of a Special Levy Campaign for Puyallup Schools. His professional credits also include membership in the Seattle Endodontic Study Club and a charter membership of the Seattle Pedodontic Society. When he wasn’t serving his community, Jack was often seen serving his opponent on the courts of the Puyallup Tennis Club. He also loved to hunt, fish, play golf, and drag his family on hikes and nature walks whenever Mt Rainier beckoned which was often.  Jack’s most remarkable life came to a peaceful end on Tuesday, Nov 25 in the big white house on Pioneer. His absence will leave a gaping hole in the lives of his best friend, companion, and love, wife Ann, as well as his beloved children: Robert (Patty) of Walla Walla; Susan (Dan) of Puyallup; James (Sue) of Walla Walla; Patti of Seattle, Janie (Don) of Woodinville; and David (Sue) of Palmdale, CA. Others whose lives will never be quite the same include Jack’s brother, James (Jane) of Winthrop, WA, his 10 grandchildren, and countless colleagues, neighbors, and dear friends. A Celebration of Jack’s life will take place on Saturday, Nov 29, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Puyallup. Arrangements entrusted with Powers Funeral Home.”  (Seattle Times: 11-27-2003)

Raugust:  “Joseph Lindel Raugust. Male, white, single. Birth: May 6, 1923, premature birth. Odessa. Father: Fred Raugust, born Rumania. Mother: Julie Zundel, born WA. Informant: Fred Raugust, Odessa, WA. Death: 5-06-1923. Premature birth. L M Thompson, MD.” (WA State Board of Health: Register of Death, Lincoln Co, Odessa, Dist. #6; no burial information)  

Reiman:  “Howard William Reiman, age 76, passed away on April 5, 2000 in Battle Ground, WA. He was born on Sept 21, 1921 in Odessa, WA. Resided in Seattle most of his life and was a retired burner mechanic. He served in the Marines during World War II and was in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo McCune Reiman.  Survivors include his two daughters, Robin Reiman of Battle Ground and Dru Reiman of Ft Roberts, WA; two sisters, Dorothy Kristek of Seattle and Arlene Tibbits of Poulsbo, WA; one brother, Donald Reiman of Wenatchee; and his beloved parrot, Goldie. He will be truly missed. He was cremated and there will be no funeral services at this time.” (Seattle Times: 4-08-2000)

Schooler:  “Thomas Kent Schooler of Kellogg died Sunday, June 21 at the age of 55. He was born in Coeur d’Alene on Nov 17, 1953 to Howard F and Beatrice G (Albertson) Schooler. He attended local schools, graduating from Coeur d’Alene High school in 1972. After graduation he attended North Idaho College for a short time and also worked for the Bunker Hill Mining and Smelting Company. In 1976, Tom married Marilyn Schivley of Coeur d’Alene. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a carpenter by trade and worked on public buildings in Grand Junction, Colorado and Coeur d’Alene. Tom and Marilyn had three children: Jason, Eli and Alicia. The couple divorced in 1982. Tom continued to work as a carpenter in Coeur d’Alene and also spent a short time working in Hawaii. In 1991, Tom met Pamela Renee Schafer, formerly of Odessa. They were married in Coeur d’Alene on Christmas Eve of 1993, and made their home in Coeur d’Alene, Cataldo and finally, Kellogg. Throughout the years, Tom was employed by Polin Construction and other area companies… In 2004, Tom was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis… He later was diagnosed with cancer… He leaves behind his wife, Pam, of Kellogg; sons Jason and Eli of Post Falls; granddaughter, Carmin Slaney-Schooler of Post Falls; daughter, Alicia and D J Bolling of Spokane; stepsons, Colby Brown of the Bahamas, and Brady and Heather Brown of Spokane; sisters, Karen and Dave Grindle of Meridian, and Bette and Ray Meredith of Coeur d’Alene; several nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Bea Schooler, and his sister, Sandra Hoss. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel. Interment will be in Rice, WA.” (Odessa Record: 6-25-2009)

Siemsen:  “Kathleen (Haas) Siemsen, age 74.—Of Billings, Montana was received into the arms of the Lord on May 29 surrounded by her children. Kathleen was born on July 8, 1934 to Alonzo (Lonnie) and Florence Haas in Wilbur, Washington. After moving to Spokane, Kathleen would spend the summers in the wheat country with her cousins. She was a graduate of Rogers High School in Spokane. In later years she was united in marriage to Norwood Siemsen in Cody, WY, and was a very loving wife and mother. She always had a story to tell and a poem to recite and a song to sing. Kathleen will be so lovingly remembered by her five children: Lonnie (Rita) Maiden of Kalispell, MY; Gale (Jackie) Maiden of Billings, MY; Don (Patty) Siemsen of Prineville, OR; Lynda (Chuck) Jorgenson of Laurel, MY; and Lori (Tracy) Bray of Laurel, MY; nine grandchildren, Heather and Todd Maiden, Jamie (Josh) Zapata, Laurenda (Shaun) Bell, Sheri (Jacob) Storey, Scott Siemsen, Chad and Julie Jorgenson, Justin Smith; and seven great grandchildren; and her loving sister LaVonne (Haas) Bennett; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her loving husband, Norwood just three months ago. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4 at Smith Downtown Chapel with a reception to follow. Interment will be at Bridger Cemetery. Our beloved Mom-Grandma- we love you and will miss you so much. We’ll see you in Heaven.” (Spokesman-Review: 6-04-2009)

Spanjer:  “George Spanjer Taken by Death. Cashmere, WA, Nov. 4.—George Spanjer, 83, Eastern Washington pioneer, died yesterday at a Wenatchee hospital after a long illness. He was born at Minonk, IL, and came to Ritzville, WA, with his parents in 1885. He married Anna Beckman at Ritzville and moved to Quincy in 1904, to Peshastin in 1909, living there till 1924, when he came to Cashmere, where Mrs Spanjer died in 1951. He was a member of the Cashmere Baptist Church. He is survived by seven sons, Walter, Clarence, George Jr, and Lawrence, all of Cashmere; Harold and Kenneth, Wenatchee; Eddie, Rock Island; two daughters, Mrs Roy Dugwyler, Cashmere, and Mrs Gerald Gossman, Wenatchee; three sisters, three brothers, 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Cashmere Baptist church, with concluding services and burial in the Cashmere Cemetery. The Rev Lorenz Michelson will conduct the funeral rites. The body is at Kuelbs & Braun.” (Spokesman Review: 4-05-1954)

Van de Van:  “Father H J Vandevan, 73, who will be well remembered by pioneers as the first Catholic priest to serve Odessa, died in his hold home in Holland this week. A cablegram announcing his death was received in Walla Walla, where Father Vandevan was rector at St Patrick Church before he retired. Father Vandevan served Odessa from Sprague between 1900 and 1908.” (Odessa Record: in May 2004, in 75 Yrs Ago, representing 5-03-1929)

Walberg:  “Florence (Isaak) Carey Walberg went to be with the Lord on Sept 2, 2007, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on Nov 25, 1924, to John and Dorothea Isaak in Marlin, WA. Florence worked at Darigold as a bookkeeper for 20 years. She was a behind-the-scenes type person who didn’t like to draw attention to herself; she had a wonderful sense of humor and was an avid reader. She always kept up with current events and had a great memory until her death. There wasn’t a flower she didn’t like and she, at one time, had 150 varieties of dahlias in her yard. She shared her flowers with whoever wanted them and she often took bouquets to shut-ins. Florence was a great wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all she met and will be greatly missed. Florence was preceded in death by her husband, George Carey in 1960, and husband, Melvin Walberg in 2000; Mel's son, Otto Walberg in 1988; grandson, Garth Weedman in 1989; five siblings; and many friends. She is survived by children, Diana Carey (Sig) Weedman, Karen Carey Richardson, Mel’s daughter, Sandie Walberg (Ken) Pruess; and beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren. We will be Celebrating Florence’s Life on Saturday, Sept 8, 2007, at 1 p.m. at the Hawthorne Funeral Home located at 1825 East College Way in Mt Vernon, WA. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park.” (Wenatchee World: 9-06-2007)

Wilson:  “Evelyn Gladys Remme Wilson. Sept 20, 1925-Apr 28, 2007. Gladys was born to Alf and Malena (Kielsnes) Remme in Mohler, WA. Her family soon moved to Ballard where she grew up, graduating with the Ballard High class of 1943. She married her high school sweetheart, Russell Wilson, in 1944 and they enjoyed 63 loving years together. They moved to California where they started their family… After raising her family she and Russ returned home to the Seattle area, moving to Kirkland where they have lived for the past 32 years. During the 1980s she worked until retirement for United Marketing, Inc, a Bellevue-based property management firm… Gladys is survived by her beloved husband, Russ, her daughters, Corky Wilson (Kim), Bellevue; and Pam Wilson (Seattle); her son, Mike Wilson (Teresa), Tulsa, OK; her 7 grandchildren… She also leaves 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.; sisters, Margaret Klein and Anna Jaffe and her brother, Robert Remme, all of the Greater Seattle area. Her brothers, John and Alf Remme preceded her in death. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 3, at Sunset Hills Funeral Home Chapel, 145^th Place SE, Bellevue, WA.” (submitted without source)

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 Submitted to the Lincoln County, Washington, GenWeb,

 June 2009, by Marge Womach.

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