Kathleen Faye (Spradlin) Heathers, affectionately known as “Kat,” went home to our Lord on December 27, 2018. Kat had a year-long battle with cancer that she fought to the end. A widow, Kat is survived by her siblings Joann Doll, Thomas Spradlin, Timothy Spradlin and John Spradlin, her children Loretta J. Hammon, Michael W. Lathrop and Mary K. Lathrop, grandchildren Steven Hammon, Lindsey Hammon, Megan Hammon, Abigail Riesner, Olivia Spurrier, Dylan Spurrier and Tiffany Spurrier, and great grandchildren Stella Spurrier and Sawyer Spurrier.

Kat is remembered as a loving person with a ready laugh. She was just as comfortable saying “right on!” as she was “Praise the Lord!” Kat appreciated the simpler pleasures of life, attending Crossroads Community Church where she was a member and part of the worship team, her dog Dotty (and the Furry 5k Walks), worshipping Jesus in prayer and song, time with friends, quilting, crocheting, puzzles, movies and the like. Those in the Sunny Acres community will remember her calling at regular Bingo games and acting as past president of their tenant association. Kat was always a ready participant in the community.

The family would like to thank the members of Crossroads Community Church and the Chewelah-Valley community for their fundraising efforts, prayers and encouragement after her cancer diagnosis. Kat knew she was loved and spoke often of how thankful she was for the love and prayers she received. A memorial service will be held at Crossroads Community Church on January 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. to celebrate Kat’s life. Please join us to share your memories.

Karrie Sue Healy 1983-2018

After a three-and-a-half year battle with cancer, Karrie passed away early in the morning of December 26, 2018. By her side were her husband, father, stepmother and a couple of close friends.

Karrie Sue was introduced to life January 11, 1983, to Lynn and the late Jan (Woodward) Husby at Madigan Army Hospital, Fort Lewis, WA. At the age of two, Karrie and her family transferred to Oklahoma for six years then back to Washington. Her father was serving in the Air Force, and moving around was part of her lifestyle. While in Oklahoma, Karrie was blessed with a baby brother who pestered her to no end. After her father’s retirement in 1995, the family moved to Chewelah. Karrie entered the sixth grade and immediately started making life long friendships. A year later Karrie lost her mother to cancer. This left her dad with two young kids at home and if not for family and a great community of friends things would have been very tough. More

John Robert Brooks 1941-2018

John Robert Brooks was born to John and Roberta Brooks of Chewelah Washington in 1941. He was the first of four children. John attended Jenkins High School class of 1959 and then, following in his father’s footsteps, joined the United States Navy. John spent four years as a radar man completing his enlistment in 1963. After the Navy, John married Marcia Nosich and started a family while attending technical school in Chicago. John worked at several manufacturing companies in the Chicago area.

John’s big break professionally came in 1975 when he was hired as an electrical engineer by the Boeing company. This allowed him to move his family back to Washington where he was closer to his parents who were living in Chewelah. More

Sonia Gayle Falstad
December 7, 1930-December 19, 2018

Sonia Gayle Falstad passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home in Addy. She was born December 7, 1930 in Chewelah to Lester and Lillian Brownfield, the youngest of six children.

Sonia married Wayne Falstad September 6, 1962; they were married for 49 years prior to his death in April, 2011.

Sonia was preceded in death by her parents, all her siblings and her husband, Wayne.

She is survived by daughters, Karen Rhodes (Greg) of Chewelah, Tamara Kroll (Jason) of Cheney and son Douglas Falstad of Addy; six grandchildren, Dan, Dustin, Charlotte, Logan, Travis and Colten; three great-grandchildren and three great-great-granchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Per her request, there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.

Clyde John Miller
February 17, 1938-December 16, 2018

After a long battle with cancer, Clyde passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on December 16, 2018. Clyde John Miller was born on February 17, 1938 in Bismarck, North Dakota to John and Ida Miller. He was the second of eight children from this union, and had an additional six half-siblings from his father’s prior marriage.

Clyde attended Addy Grade School, followed by Jenkins High School in Chewelah. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 years of age in 1955 along with his older brother, Frank and spoke often of their camaraderie. Clyde served his country for 21 years. He retired in 1975 as an E8 Senior Chief. Clyde was the epitome of what it is to be a proud American. More

Anna Marie Kenney 1968-2018

Anna Marie Kenney, a longtime resident of Chewelah, WA passed away on December 10, 2018 due to injuries received from an automobile accident. Anna was born on June 2, 1968 in Chewelah, WA, the daughter of James Bernard and Mabel Alma (Seabrandt) Playfair.

She spent a significant portion of her childhood traveling as the family followed her father’s Army career. They resided in communities in Oklahoma, Virgina and Alaska while always returning to Chewelah.

Anna Marie graduated in 1987 from Jenkins High School in Chewelah and then continued her education at the Spokane Community College. More

B. Marie Hafer 1934-2018

Born April 1 1934, Marie passed peacefully on December 9, 2018.

Marie was born in Peach, Washington to Lawrence Lincoln and Bertha Marie Logsdon.

Marie was the 5th child of 6.

Proceeding her in death were both her parents and her three brothers Lee, Allen and Raymond Logsdon

Marie and Glen have six children. Terri Rae – married to Doug Johnson of Waitts Lake, Archie Lee – and Linda Hafer of Edgerton Wisconsin, Colleen Marie and Keith Baldrige of Onaway Idaho, Reggie Dean and Tibe of Wellpinit, Tammy Berdena and John Cook of Spokane, and Jennifer Suzanne and Tom Swiger Jr. of Chewelah.

Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a memorial service this Saturday, 11 a.m. at Danekas Funeral Home in Chewelah with potluck following at the Hafer residence.

June Perkins 1925-2018

June was born on June 27, 1925, and raised by her loving parents, Jess and Huldina Moyer, in Emmett, Idaho. She was the second of six children and worked hard helping her mother raise her siblings during the Depression. As soon as she graduated from high school, she headed to Seattle as World War II was upon the United States. Her initial service was as a Rosie the Riveter working for Boeing building fighter planes. She eventually became a secretary, a profession she found more to her liking.

After the war ended, June remained in Seattle where she met her future husband, Robert Perkins, who was home from the war. Their first meeting was on a blind date. They fell in love, married, and returned to Chewelah where Robert had been raised. Their first child, Michael, arrived, and a year later their daughter, Judith, was born. The family moved back to Seattle for a short while but soon returned to Chewelah where a third child, Patricia, was born. More

Merle Lee Tadlock
1943-2018

Merle Lee Tadlock was born on April 14, 1943 and passed on November 20, 2018 in Oshkosh, NE. He worked for the Crown Zellerbach Timber Company in Washington State and the Kerr McGee coal mine in Wyoming.

Merle enjoyed helping others, riding motorcycles, hunting and fishing, among other activities.

Merle was preceded in death by his father Wendell Tadlock, mother Veda Drummond Tadlock and brother Danny Tadlock. He is survived by sons Cory Tadlock, Randy Tadlock, Justin Jelle, brother Larry Tadlock, sister Linda Way and close friend Roxy Jelle.

Merle also proudly served in the United States Army where he received the Bronze Star medal in the Vietnam War.

Rest in peace.

Pam Crnich 1956-2018

Pam left us on November 16 after a 3-year battle with liver disease. She was born July 25, 1956, to John and Grace Seabrandt in Chewelah, WA.

She is survived by her husband, Robert (Bob) Crnich, children Cody Tarble, Sony (Jermaine) Tuggle, John (LeeAnn) Tarble, grandchildren Kolai, Tyce, Rozlyn, Christian and Anna. Pam is also survived by her sister Carolyn (Tom) Wissink, aunts, stepsisters, stepbrother, nieces, nephews, cousins and long time friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Randi Nilsson.

There will be no service at Pam’s request, but a celebration of life will be held in the spring with the date and time to be determined.