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DANIELLE GARCIA
October 13, 1953 - September 15, 2010
On September 15, 2010 Danielle Isabel Garcia 'Dee' who was our devoted mother, cherished daughter and sister, and beloved friend went to be with our father and have everlasting peace. Though we will miss her bright personality, her loving nature and genuine kindness we know she is at peace.
She is survived by her two sons, Ronnie and Gregory Hyde; three grandchildren, Tanner, Harmony and Jayden; and mother Delores, her siblings, Steve, Danny, and Dena; niece, Catherine and the countless friends who considered her as 'Mamma Dee' and 'Grandma Dee'. We will miss you and you will be in our hearts always
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Marjorie 'Marge' Anne Hulet
August 10, 1920 - September 15, 2010
Marjorie 'Marge' Anne Hulet, an 18 year resident of Chewelah, WA passed away on September 15, 2010 in Colville, WA at the age of 90. She was born in Ridgefield, WA on August 10, 1920 the daughter of Harry and Letha (Wingfield) Weber.
Marge was married
to William Fitzpatrick in June of 1938 and they had four children together. In June of 1948, Marge married
Harry C. Hulet, blending their two families into one, giving them a family of six children between the ages of 5 and 9. They moved to the Colville area in 1955 for a short time, and then returned to stay in 1967. Following Harry’s death in 1992, Marge moved to Chewelah where she had resided until her recent health issues.
Marge always loved camping with her family and friends, gardening, genealogy and playing in the band she and Harry had organized. They played at Grange dances and local nursing homes throughout the area. Humor was a large part of Marge’s life, and she truly believed that laughter was the best medicine, even laughing at her own 'senior moments.' She took great pride in helping others in their times of need, and always felt blessed to be able to do so.
Marge was preceded in death by her husband Harry Hulet, her daughter Carol Jenkins, her brother Dean Weber and her step-daughter Evelyn Fox. She is survived by her sons Wayne Hulet of Ocean Park, WA, Gale Fitzpatrick of Hammond, OR, Neal Hulet and wife Shirley of Kalama, WA, her step-son Harry Hulet and wife Ellen of Flushing, MI, her brother Millard 'Bud' Weber and wife Sylvia of Burlington, WA, and her close daughter-in-law Bonnie of Chewelah, WA, 19 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren.
Abbe Gayle Fleming
January 20, 1935 - September 15, 2010
Abbe Gayle Fleming, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in Spokane, Washington. She was born January 20, 1935 in Yakima, Washington to Nathan and Thelma (Newbill) Nichols.
Gayle grew up in Sunnyside, Washington on a beet farm. She was a 12-year student graduating from Sunnyside High School in 1953. Gayle was very artistic and painted many pictures, especially talented with her larger scale paintings. One of her favorites was an eight foot by three foot painting which she named ‘The Lions Pride’ for the Red Lion Inn in the Tri-Cities. Gayle’s artistic talent could also be seen as murals on the downtown merchant windows. She enjoyed singing and had an amazing voice.
When Gayle moved to Northport, Washington, she lived on a farm. Living on the farm enabled her to have horses, which she enjoyed thoroughly. Gayle really enjoyed the outdoors and camping with her family. Some of their favorite camping spots were Bird Meadows at Mount Adams, Westport and Twisp, Washington.
As Gayle’s children went off to college, she would find herself moving, as she wanted to be close to her children.
Gayle is preceded in death by her daughter, Marla Fleming; sister, Paula; and brother, Al Nichols.
She is survived by her sons, Bret Fleming of Selah; Guy Fleming of Richland, WA; daughter, Cristi Joy of Spokane, WA; brother, Dell Nichols of Richland.
Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Services: Private Burial
TONY WERLINGER
February 28, 1923 - September 10, 2010
Anton 'Tony' Werlinger, an 8 year resident of Colville, WA passed away on September 10, 2010 in Colville at the age of 87. He was born on February 28, 1923 in Hague, North Dakota the 9th of 12 children to John S. and Melonia (Silbernagel) Werlinger.
Tony’s family moved to South Dakota when he was a child. During his senior year of high school, he boxed and played football for Ridgeview High School in Eagle Butte, SD. He graduated on May 23, 1941 and joined the United States Air Force where he became a flight engineer. Tony was in the 491st Bombardment Group (H), the Eighth Air Force B-24 Liberator unit stationed in England that conducted bombing raids over Germany during World War II. After he returned from the war, Tony met a beautiful Belgian girl, Yvette Herpigny, who had also come to the states after the war. Tony and Yvette were married
in LaSalle, IL on October 6, 1949. He was an alumnus of the 3rd Strategic Support Squadron which performed airlift support for Strategic Air Command bases from 1950 to 1961. He spent 2 different years involved in Operation Deep Freeze missions from Christchurch, NZ to Antarctica. He served in the United States Air Force for 30 years until 1966 when he retired from Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma and became a pilot. Tony then began to fly commercial airplanes for Cathay Pacific, and also Air America and Air Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Through the years Tony flew many airplanes including the Boeing 747, C 141 and the DC3, DC6 and DC8.
Tony enjoyed boxing even after high school and helping with local rodeos. He had a great friendship with rodeo legend Casey Tibbs. Tony loved spending time outdoors, especially hunting as a young man, and fishing whenever he could cast a line. He enjoyed playing shuffle board, cards, dancing, teasing, socializing, windsurfing and tennis, but he found his greatest pleasure was behind the controls of an airplane. One of Tony’s greatest moments was when he received a commemorative medal from the Central Intelligence Agency for his service with Air America. He will be missed by his family and all who had the privilege of getting to know him.
Tony was preceded in death by his siblings Margaret, John Jr., Louis, Ann Sullivan, Ida Zderic, Christine Savadkin, Katherine Bartkoski and Irene Harris; his son Anton Jr., and infant children Philip, Patricia, John Patrick, Mary Ellen and Jacquelinne Anne.
He is survived by his children Michelle Suzanne Hardwick and her husband Rob of Colville, Maria Antoinette Belair and her fiancé Randy Kanouff of Sequim, WA, Kevin Michael Werlinger and his wife Nancy of Seattle, WA, Mai-Linh Petricevic and her husband Joe, and Michael Simon Kaellner; his grandchildren Sarah Hardwick, Yvette Bergstrom and her husband Bjorn, Victoria Hardwick, Robert Hardwick, Maria Burton and her husband Lorenzo, Madison and Monique Werlinger, Noah Werlinger, CJ and Jordan Petricevic; his great-grandson Kingston Burton; his siblings Rose Meyer, Alvina Wright, Bernice Zacher and her husband Bill, and Phyllis Frazier and her husband George, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Marjorie B. Tiffney
January 22, 1917 - September 10, 2010
Marjorie B. Tiffney, an eight year resident of Colville, WA passed away on Sept. 10, 2010 in Spokane, WA at the age of 93. Marjorie was born on Jan. 22, 1917 in Dayton, ID the daughter of Willard and Nora (Atkinson) Boden.
She was raised in Southern Idaho and completed her education as a 1934 graduate of Rupert High School. On November 19, 1935, Marjorie married
Lawrence E. Tiffney in Rupert, ID. They soon started a family. Over the next 25 years, they resided in Idaho and lived in the communities of Rupert, Wallace and Mullan. In 1960, the family moved to Saltese, MT where they purchased and operated the Montana Bar and Café. While in Saltese, they also leased and operated the Saltese Inn. Marjorie and Lawrence later relocated to DeBorgia, MT where she worked for the Lincoln family in both the $10, 000 Dollar gift shop and Virginia City Gift Shop. In 2003 they moved to Colville, WA to be near family. She has resided in the care of Buena Vista staff and facility for the past five years, a place she affectionately called home.
Marjorie loved to fish, camp and hunt especially birds and big game. She and Lawrence shared nearly 70 years of marriage and were rarely apart from one another. Marjorie was full of life and applied a positive and yet direct approach to all that she did. Her opinion was well known and wit always present. Marjorie raised beautiful vegetable gardens and enjoyed singing to her children and while doing her chores.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, son, Larry Tiffney, granddaughter, Tori Tiffney, great grandson, Brandon Washburn, four sisters and two brothers.
Marjorie is survived by her three daughters, Kay Williams and husband, Glenn, Colville, WA, Sharon Jutila and husband, Gary, Colville, WA, Carol Nelson, Port Orchard, WA, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ried Earnst Johnson
March 30, 1944 - September 3, 2010
Ried Earnst Johnson, 66, a longtime resident of Colville, WA passed away September 3, 2010 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chewelah, WA with family by his side. He was born March 30, 1944 in Bemidji, MN to Justin and Barbara (Ried) Johnson.
Ried loved the outdoors and enjoyed the mountains where he lived in his log home he built himself for the past 30 years. He had a great love for music and even a greater love for horses. Ried participated in Logging Olympics driving an Eight-legged logging team. He also owned and operated his own Drywall business. Ried will be missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
A special thanks to St. Joseph’s Hospital for treating us like family and for the care you gave our father with love and compaction.
Ried is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis Johnson; Vernon Johnson; Miles Johnson; Sisters, LeEllen Montreuil; and Sandra Johnson.
He is survived by his sons, Jason Peart of Colville, WA; Joe Johnson of Colville, WA; Jaymz Johnson of Colville, WA; daughters, Malynda Peart of Chewelah, WA; Willow Johnson of Chewelah, WA; seven grandchildren; brother Leroy Johnson; sisters, Ona Mae Barclay; LuWane Driskill; Janice Michel; and Barbara Austin.
A funeral service was held on Friday September 10, 2010 at the Danekas Funeral Chapel followed by a graveside service at Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville, WA. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory have been entrusted with the arrangements.
Leona Faye Stensgar
October 19, 1927 - September 3, 2010
Leona Faye Stensgar passed away at her Inchelium home on September 3, 2010 at the age of 82, after a short battle with cancer. Leona was born in Hunters, Washington on October 19, 1927 to Daniel and Bessie (Butler) Baulne. She was an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Inchelium.
She lived her entire life in Inchelium as a homemaker, wife and mother. Leona, along with her husband, Bud, raised cattle and farmed for many years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing piano, huckleberry picking and spending time at the casino, even though she lost her eyesight from macular degeneration.
Leona was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Leo and two sisters, Judy and Jay. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Melvin ‘Bud’ at the home; her son, Fred of Inchelium; her daughter, Wendy of Ford, WA and her sister, LaVina of Vacaville, CA.
Leona enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren Karlene, Jessie, Skyler, Samantha and Uriah; her great grandchildren, Blake, Clarissa, Lakija and Ava. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. Leona will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends.
Survived by:
Bud, Spouse
Fred, Son
Wendy, Daughter
LaVina, Sister
Karlene, Grandchild
Jessie, Grandchild
Skyler, Grandchild
Samantha, Grandchild
Uriah, Grandchild
Blake, Great grandchild
Clarissa, Great grandchild
Lakija, Great grandchild
Ava, Great grandchild
At Leona’s request, no services will be held. The Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Elmer Paul Day
November 27, 1950 - August 30, 2010
Elmer Paul Day, a lifetime resident of Colville, WA passed away at the age of 59, on Aug. 30, 2010 after a yearlong battle with leukemia. Elmer was born in Colville, WA the son of John P and Elsie E. (Barton) Day.
He attended school in Colville and was a twelve year graduate from Colville High School in 1969. Elmer continued his education at the Spokane Community College and received his Associates degree as a diesel mechanic. He then returned to Colville and began a 16 year career with Plum Creek Lumber in Arden, WA. Elmer married
Jo Villers in January of 1974 and they had two children, Wendy and Benjamin. Following his career with Plum Creek Lumber, Elmer worked in the construction industry. He later purchased a backhoe and continued assisting on construction projects while also branching out into other land works opportunities. On March 9, 2009, Elmer married
Dawn Byington in Coeur d’Alene, ID. When he and Dawn joined their life together, Elmer graciously and with open arms, embraced her family as his own. Together they resided in Colville. Elmer worked until he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia. His rapidly declining health then required an early retirement and his undivided attention.
Elmer loved to spend time experiencing outdoor adventures. Elmer created an exploration adventure every Sunday with his family. They would take Sunday drives to old mines, homestead cabins, abandoned military listening stations, old missionary sites and any other ghost town or 'haunted' settlement he could find. He was a genuine 'kid-at-heart' and found unparalleled enjoyment with his kids building backyard ponds, zip-lines, rafts, riding motorcycles, three-wheelers, camping always taking time to stop at the store to pick up a treat to compliment the adventure. Later on he had become an avid fisherman. He loved spending the day at the river, on his boat or at the beach. He also enjoyed working at his home, planting new trees or working in his garden. He loved making things grow. Elmer would create birdhouse replicas of his friends and family’s homes, each with the appropriate finishing touch of stairs, window frames, deck railing, and some of his own creation. He would then gift the birdhouses away to their matching owners. Elmer took the time to ask about the well-being of others around him even in times of great illness. He faced life with a great attitude, playing pranks, telling jokes and always with his own ornery flare.
Elmer was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Paul Day on Aug. 19, 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Dawn Day, at the home; daughter, Wendy Coleman and her husband, Shane, Colville, WA; parents, John and Elsie Day, Colville, WA; brothers, Dick Day, Olympia, WA, LeRoy Day and his wife, Sharon, Colville, WA, Gary Day and his wife, Maria,
Tri-Cities, WA; sister, Vicki Moffat and her husband, Mike, Coeur d’Alene, ID; grandchildren, McKenzi, Payten and Kash Coleman and Jadah Day, numerous nieces and nephews and his dog, 'Tiny'.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 3, 2010 at the Assembly of God Church in Colville, WA. Pastor George Beers will officiate. Cremation will follow at the Danekas Crematory with a private interment at the Mountain View Park cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and/or the Cancer Care Alliance in Seattle, WA. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.
Myrtle Della Gernentz
July 31, 1919 - August 25, 2010
Myrtle Della Gernentz, a 12 year resident of Colville, WA passed away on Aug. 25, 2010 in Colville at the age of 91. Myrtle was born on July 31, 1919 in Hager City, WS the daughter of John Francis and Ada Delphine (Hunter) Flynn.
She was raised and attended school in Hager City, WS. On June 23, 1941, Myrtle married
Kermith Gernentz in Ellsworth, WI. Together they moved to Red Wing, MN where they began a family. Myrtle worked in the Red Wing Pottery factory to help support the family. She was a dedicated homemaker who loved caring for the needs of her family. The family moved to Brownsville, TX during Kermith’s service in the U.S. Military and then returned to Red Wing. Myrtle returned to work at the Red Wing Pottery factory until the end of World War II. She was then able to dedicate all of her attention to her family, a dedication which she embraced. In 1998, Kermith preceded Myrtle in death. Myrtle then moved to Colville to be near her daughter, Becky.
Myrtle was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was strong minded and touted her Irish ancestry for her enduring longevity and tenacity. Myrtle loved to travel across the United States and prepared countless meals in parks and scenic locations along the way. In her later years, Myrtle enjoyed the ease of sharing a nice meal and the company of others at restaurants. She also enjoyed sewing, embroidery and crafts. Her tastes were simple, the good life was being able to attend church on Sunday, picnics, summer vacations and the unconditional love of family.
Myrtle was preceded in death by an infant son, Bertram Haynes, husband, Kermith and all five of her sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca 'Becky' Stone and her husband, Steve, Colville, WA; son, Gaelyn Gernentz and his wife, Ruth, Balaton, MN; three grandchildren, William Gernentz, Traci Edmondson and Jacob Gernentz; 5 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews.
HELEN MARIE GARNER
November 3, 1922 - August 22, 2010
Helen was born November 3, 1922 to Blanche and Lloyd Harris in Kenmare, North Dakota, the fifth of seven children. She passed away August 22, 2010 from injuries sustained in a fall at their lake cabin. Helen attended school through the 8th grade in North Dakota. The family then moved to Colville, Washington. Helen married
Joel Garner in 1941 at the Capital Hill Methodist Church in Seattle. Six months after their wedding Joel joined the Navy. While Joel was on active duty during World War II, Helen moved around the seaboard of the U.S. as Joel’s homeport changed. After the war they settled in Colville and raised their family. Since Helen didn’t have the opportunity to attend school beyond the 8th grade she made sure her children had every educational opportunity and became a very well read person herself. Helen’s love of reading led her to volunteer with the Colville Public Library Improvement Club for the last 40 years. She was an active participant in the Scrooby Club and the Ladies Night Out Club at the Congregational Church. She and Joel were active members of the Church for over 60 years. Helen was dedicated to her family’s well being and loved her children, flowers, reading, travel, time spent at the family cabin and her one addiction, peanut M&M;’s. Helen never learned to drive and became known as the lady who walked Colville. Helen is survived by her husband, Joel, and her children Larry Garner and wife Kristie, Dennis Garner & Vickie Sienknecht and husband Cece. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Janis Garner. She is also survived by her sisters, Opal Buckley, Myrtle Skeels and Geraldine Martz; Grandchildren Ryan Garner and wife Hillary, Trisha Rebman and husband Nathan; and Alison Garner. Helen also had six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved dearly.
