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Theresa Marie Ross
September 2, 1952 - February 13, 2010
On February 13, 2010, Theresa 'Terry' Ross passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her loved ones. Terry was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on September 2, 1952 to Kenneth and 'Dot' Reiman. Terry was the eldest of two daughters. Due to her father's military service, Terry lived in New Jersey, France, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee and California before graduating from La Sierra High School in Carmichael, CA in 1970. She attended Fort Wright College of the Holy Names in Spokane, WA.
Terry lived near Chewelah, WA for a time with her first husband, Ray Rickers. Terry's life as a mother and a homemaker began when she married
Robert Ross of Chewelah, WA. She helped to raise his two children, Tiana and Cary Ross, and bore him two more children, Credence and Benjamin Ross. In 1988, she met and fell in love with Ken Robbins, who would be her companion for the remaining 22 years of her life.
Terry followed her life path exactly as she saw fit, disregarding the norms and expectations of society. She lived simply and close to the earth. Her many interests and passions included organic gardening, sustenance farming, self-sufficiency and natural health. She was skilled in many crafts including sewing, beading, felting and soap making. Throughout the years, she made her own cheese, butter and yogurt from her own farm fresh milk, canned and pickled her own vegetables, made her own salsas, jams and jellies, and baked her own bread. She shared with those around her the rewards of growing, harvesting and eating real foods. She was a healer as well as a teacher, and possessed a strong spirituality. Even though she was a very practical woman, this spirituality afforded her the wisdom and perspective to never be too greatly troubled by worldly concerns and problems. This wisdom and perspective served her even during her final days, allowing her to be without attachments of fear of death.
Terry is survived by her parents, Kenneth and 'Dot' Reiman of Spokane, WA; husband, Ken Robbins of Gifford, WA; sister, Ellen Lloyd of Port Angeles, WA; children and spouses, Credence and Andrea Ross of Friday Harbor, WA; Benjamin and Nomi Ross of Friday Harbor, WA; Cary and Colleen Ross of Spokane, WA; Tiana and Sam Gregg of Palouse, ID; eight grandchildren and numerous extended family members and friends.
Terry's family would like to thank Hospice of Spokane as well as all the dear friends, neighbors and relatives who were so loving and supportive during her final days.
NATHAN EDWARD BUNDY
December 27, 1929 - February 6, 2010
Born on December 27, 1929 in Hailey, Idaho to Sanford and Emma (Fenton) Bundy. passed away February 6, 2010 in Chewelah, Washington. Moved to Chewelah WA. with his family in 1946. Graduated from Jenkins High School in 1947. Graduated with an engineering degree in 1953 from the University of Idaho. Worked for the Chewelah Copper Co and Northwest Magnesite Co. in Chewelah. Married Jayne Pope in 1956. Joined IBM Corporation in 1956 working in Spokane, Wa., Butte, Bozeman and Great Falls, Montana, returning to Spokane, retiring in 1987. Moved back to Chewelah in 1999. He loved hunting and fishing. Was a cub scout leader and founder of the Mead Athletic Track and Field Club in Spokane.
He is survived by his wife at the Chewelah home, Jayne Bundy, and his children and families - Linda (Bundy) O'Brien, her husband Bob, Chelan, Wa. and children Kristen Clarke (Sam) and Jill and Ben O'Brien. Bob Bundy, and his wife, Jerrian, Anchorage, AK. and children Mark (Kelly) Bundy, Gavin (Michelle) Bundy and Sarah Bundy. Rick Bundy, Mead, WA. Carol (Bundy) Pangborn, her husband, Gregg. and children Chelsey, Lindsey and Amber Pangborn, Spokane, WA. Nancy (Bundy) Miller, her husband Darrell and children Calvin and Ariel, Hillsboro, OR. Brothers Glen and Dale, Chewelah. preceded in death by his parents and sister, Lila Webb.
There will be no service at his request.
Memorials may be made to Union Gospel Mission, 1224 E. Trent, Spokane, WA 99202
VIRGIL A. 'BUD' GALIPEAU
February 5, 1926 - February 1, 2010
Bud Galipeau, a 60 year resident of the Colville area, passed away February 1, 2010 in Gilbert, Arizona at the age of 83. He was born on February 5, 1926 in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Aldahmar and Florence Galipeau.
Bud spent most of his youth in the Spokane area attending Gonzaga Prep followed by two years at Gonzaga University. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the end of 1945 and worked as an aircraft mechanic in the Army Airforce until 1947. He married
Colleen Deffland in Brewster, WA on July 14, 1951 and they lived for times in various cities of the northwest following the construction industry. They settled in Colville in the late 1950’s. They purchased property and built the Saveall service station on south Main Street in 1960. They operated that business until 1991 when they sold the business to the Whitten Oil Co. His wife, Colleen, preceded him in death in October of 2008.
Bud was a member of the Colville Lions Club for many years. He especially enjoyed fishing on the ocean on the Washington and Oregon coasts. He also did a little gold dredging on Lake Roosevelt for enjoyment.
Bud is survived by:
His daughter: Becky Rogers-Smith and husband, Tom - Klamath Falls, OR
His sons: Roger Galipeau - Colville
Douglas Galipeau and wife, Tammy - Dickenson, ND
Daryl Galipeau - Casper, WY
Greg Galipeau - Forks, WA
3 Sisters: Donna Locelso - Mesa, AZ
Marie Smith - Mesa, AZ
Yvonne Fitzpatrick - Spokane
And seven grandchildren
He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl
Memorial services for Bud Galipeau will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Reverend Steve Werner as celebrant. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
There will be a niche placement into the urn wall at Mountain View Park cemetery in Colville, WA.
Joanne Marie Horton
July 4, 1947 - January 31, 2010
Joanne M. Horton, a 5 year resident of Metaline Falls, WA passed away on Jan. 31, 2010 in Colville, WA at the age of 62. Joanne was born on July 4, 1947 in Duncan, B.C. the daughter of William Francis Breeze and Marie Ethel (Hatch) Breeze.
She was raised and attended school in British Columbia and moved with her family as they traveled between work opportunities. Joanne had an adventurous spirit and left home to join the Canadian Navy. Her journey began by train as she traveled across Canada to CFB Cornwallis in Nova Scotia. Jo was very proud of the fact that she excelled in all of her training and was often at the top of her class. She was assigned to a base in Germany where she met a young American serviceman named George Horton (Jerry). They were wed on June 23, 1970 in Basel, Switzerland by a magistrate to compliment their church wedding in Lahr, Germany. Joanne left her military service and in 1972, she and Jerry moved to San Marcos, TX. Joanne continued her education while in Texas and became a licensed practical nurse. They were then stationed in Great Falls, MT from 1975 to 1977. While in Great Falls, they adopted their daughter, Kelly. As a family, they moved with Jerry's Air Force career, first to the Spokane Valley, WA and then to Athens Greece. She worked in the community clinics and emergency rooms wherever the family was stationed and had a wonderful heart to those in need. She would assume the care of the once forgotten stuffed animals, nurse them back into shape with love and handmade outfits and surrender them into the arms of children who had nothing. She continued her nursing in Dover, Delaware and then on to Rome, NY. She stayed active in her daughter's education and was always attentive to the needs of her family. In 1993 the family moved to Anchorage, AK where she continued her nursing. Upon retirement, they began to look for a place to settle and moved into their mountain retreat near Metaline Falls, WA on Jan. 31, 2005. Lost, abandoned animals found their way to Joanne. She left four cats and geriatric Lab (15 years old) for Jerry's company.
Joanne and Jerry rode their way into many life experiences as they traveled much of Europe by motorcycle. She embraced each holiday by creating gift baskets, always adorned with a toothbrush for good oral hygiene, and treats appropriate to the occasion. Joanne had a great love for her family and was a collector of the sentimental items from which her family had moved on or outgrown. She was also quite accomplished in the crafts of knitting and crochet. Her pastime was filled with the reading of books from history to the mysteries. At the end of almost every day, Joanne topped off the evening by indulging her sweet tooth with an ice cream delight.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
Joanne is survived by her husband at the home; daughter, Kelly Suchodolski of Anchorage, AK; a grandson, Tyler Suchodolski of Anchorage, AK; siblings, Kathy Rasmussen and husband, Allen of Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Larry Breeze and wife, Debbie of St Catherines, Ontario, Mike Breeze and wife, Wendy of Trail, B.C and Terri Breeze and Anita of Vancouver, B.C.
Memorial contributions may be given to the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life is planned.
Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.
RICHARD LEE STRICKLAND
October 11, 1973 - January 30, 2010
Rick Strickland, 36, passed away at his home in Kettle Falls on Saturday, January 30, 2010 of a brief illness. He was born October 11, 1973 in Savannah, GA to Henry (Pete) Strickland and the late Marilyn Renner.
Rick grew up in Richmond Hill, GA and in Western Washington where he attended elementary and high school. However, it wasn’t until sometime after school that he decided to complete his GED. He was very proud that he completed and passed his GED in December of 2008.
The summer of 1990, he met his son’s mom, Brenda, in Texas. Then some years later on January 6, 1997 he met Michelle Marquette and her two young daughters in Soap Lake, WA. They were introduced to each other by a close family friend, and with her, he would spend the rest of his life. Rick and Michelle spent a few years in Savannah, GA where their youngest daughter was born then moved and spent a couple of years in the Seattle area. Rick yearned to be in the country, he wanted to live in a place where they could enjoy the peace, happiness and the comfort of the country. Therefore, in 2004 they moved from Seattle to the Metaline Falls area and then finally settling back into the Colville and Kettle Falls area where Michelle grew up.
Rick loved spending time with family and friends; some of his favorite things to do were to drive his cars fast. He also loved to go fishing with his son and his daughters, going swimming, jumping off the Lake Sullivan Bridge as well as camping in the summer. He enjoyed spending many summers enjoying these activities with his family and friends. He also enjoyed throwing darts or shooting a game of pool. Rick had a true love for music, all music from hard rock, metal, country, blues or jazz. Music was truly a part of his heart and soul. He loved sharing his passion for music with everyone, as he wanted you to feel the passion of the music like he did.
Rick is survived by his wife and partner in life of thirteen years, Michelle; his son Dakota Strickland, 17; Rick and Michelle’s youngest daughter, Hallie Strickland, 9; and Michelle’s daughters for whom he loved like his own, Cassandra Marquette, 17; and Marrissa Marquette, 16. He is further survived by his father, Pete Strickland of Richmond Hill, GA; surrogate mom who helped raise him, Sandra Bugg; two brothers, Ronnie Strickland of Brunswick, GA and Terry Strickland of Tacoma, WA; and two sisters, Rachelle L. Skrine-Mallonee of Richmond Hill, GA and Angie Strickland of North Carolina. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles from Richmond Hill, GA and Wenatchee, WA. Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Renner.
At this time there will be no funeral or memorial service. The family is planning to have a memorial within the near future to celebrate and remember him.
Rick will be missed but will never be forgotten, and will always be remembered by everyone who knew him. Everyone who knew Rick knows that he had an amazing way of making everyone laugh and smile like no one else could, and for that we will always love you.
The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
LLOYD REEVES
June 15, 1921 - January 23, 2010
Lloyd Reeves, 88, an 11 year resident of Stevens County, WA. passed away on January 23, 2010 in Colville. Lloyd was born on June 15, 1921 in Gordon, Nebraska to Willie and Rosa Reeves.
Lloyd was raised in White Clay, Nebraska in a sod house along with 4 brothers. He was the second born of 5 boys. He lost his younger brother Melvin at the age of 7 when he got lost in freak snow storm. This was a tragic loss for his entire family.
Lloyd's love of gardening began at the age of 9 when he was allowed his own space in the garden. He enjoyed gardening as a hobby and as large source of food for his family in later years. His love of growing vegetables and sharing produce with family, friends and neighbors lasted until the age of 87.
Lloyd attended grade school and graduated from high school in 1937 in White Clay, Nebraska. Lloyd's family started attending SDA evangelistic meetings when he was 12 and were all later baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Lloyd was a devout Christian that lived by his beliefs. At age 16, Lloyd's parents moved the family to Hillsboro, Oregon. Lloyd started working for his uncle as a mechanic until 1942 when Lloyd was drafted into the U.S. Army Corp. Lloyd served as a Medic Assistant throughout Europe, Africa and the Philippines until September 1945 when he was honorably discharged. He returned to Oregon and bought a 40 acre strawberry farm in North Plains, Oregon. Where again many family and friends enjoyed the fruits of his labor. In the spring of 1951, Lloyd began dating June Fineout. June and Lloyd's families had been neighbors and Lloyd started getting to know June as he would offer her a ride to Church. In September that same year Lloyd and June were married
and made their home on his farm. They had 2 sons, Ron and Lester. In 1955 Lloyd moved his family to Beaverton, Oregon. At that time Lloyd was working for a Nursery, Peterkort and Co. which raised roses and orchids. Lloyd and June welcomed their 3rd son, Vernon into the family in October 1955. In late 1959 his one and only daughter, Rose, was born and in 1962 Lloyd and June had their youngest son, David. Lloyd worked Sunday - Friday, 10 to 12 hours a day, to afford sending his children to Seventh Day Adventist Schools. This was very important to Lloyd. He taught his skills of mechanics and handy work to all his children. Each of Lloyd's children acquired and learned many different 'life skills' from their dad, which taught them to be responsible, self-sufficient adults. Lloyd also shared his love for the outdoors with his children and grandchildren. He often took his kids camping, hiking and beaching. He taught them about plants species, wild flowers and birds.
Lloyd worked very vigorously most of his life until around the age of 86 when he started slowing down. The long winters were hardest on him, which seemed to get longer and longer as he got older.
Lloyd will be remembered for his gentle, kind, humorous and loving nature. He approached most everything in life quite calmly. He was a solid rock to his family. Lloyd passed away very quietly and peacefully on Saturday morning the 23rd of January in his comfortable chair with his wife, June, by his side. Lloyd and June had been married
58 years.
Lloyd loved his wife and family with all his heart. He always put his own needs aside to provide what he felt was best for his family.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his second oldest son, Lester, in November 1984.
SURVIVED BY:
June Reeves, Spouse
Ron Reeves & Gwen, Son & daughter-in-law
Vern Reeves & Joleen, Son & daughter-in-law
David Reeves & Christina, Son & daughter-in-law
Rose Bolton & Ron, Daughter & son-in-law
Rhonda Clark and family, Grand-daughter
Ben Reeves and wife, Grandson
Sean Reeves, Grandson
Jason Reeves, Grandson
Joseph Reeves, Grandson
Christian Reeves, Grandson
Russell Palmeira, Grandson
Deborah Reeves, Grand-daughter
Kirsten Clark, Great grand-daughter
Bryant Clark, Great grandson
Grant Clark, Great grandson
preceded in death BY:
William Reeves, Father
Rosa Reeves, Mother
Lester Reeves, Son
Orville Reeves, Brother
Arther Reeves, Brother
Melvin Reeves, Brother
We will all love and miss you dearly Lloyd (Dad)
Rest in peace!
