Earl L. Humbert Dec. 6, 1931 – March 8, 2019

Earl L. Humbert passed away on March 8, 2019. He was born Dec. 6, 1931 to Frank L. Humbert and Vera Martin Humbert in Buena Park, California where he grew up with siblings Harold Humbert, Betty J. Hickey and Dale Humbert, who are all deceased.

Earl graduated from Fullerton Union High School in 1949. He had a lot of nicknames for being the short guy in high school: Shorty, Squirrel, Giant etc. in his senior year. He was also known as Future Farmer and Water Polo Manager.

After graduation, Earl followed in his father’s footsteps and joined the Army. In Oct. 1949, he was sent over to serve in Guam. After boot camp, he married his wife Herma M. Humbert in August. 1949 before going overseas. They spent their honeymoon at Yosemite National Park with parents on August 15, 1949. They then had three children in California. More

William Joseph Carpenter 1946-2019

On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, William Joseph Carpenter, loving husband, father, brother and uncle, went to be with his Lord at the age of 72.

Joe (known to friends and family as “Jose”) was born, along with twin brother Dan, on August 19, 1946 in Spokane, Washington to Tracy and Alice (Cooney) Carpenter. Joe was raised in Chewelah along with his 16 brothers and sisters.

He attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and graduated from Jenkins High school in 1964. More

Vicky Lynn Roskam
1952-2019

Vicky Lynn Roskam passed away in her home on June 15, 2019. She was born on December 11, 1952 in Chewelah and lived here all of her life.

Vicky graduated from Chewelah High School in 1971.

She worked at several jobs in the area until she started to work at the hospital in Chewelah, where she retired after 20-plus years.

After retirement, Vicky did what she loved as an outdoors lady. She really enjoyed hunting, fishing and her four-wheeler. She also loved horses, all animals and enjoyed getting wood for her forever woodpile.

She is survived by her brother Bobby and his wife Myrna; her sister Patty and husband Mike; numerous nieces and nephews; and her boyfriend Dane Susemiehl.

Vicky was a small lady with a big heart. We will all miss her so much.

A service will be held at Danekas Funeral Chapel in Chewelah on Monday, June 24 at 11 a.m.

Billy Booth Memorial on June 15 at 2 p.m.
Chewelah American Legion

There will be a memorial service for Billy Booth on Saturday, June 15 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion in Chewelah. Billy passed away Oct. 21, 2018 and we wish to celebrate his strength and dedication to family friends and community.

Doris Zonia (Howard) Zerba 1936-2019

Doris Zonia (Howard) Zerba was born May 15, 1936 in Bryson City, North Carolina to Cling and Maude Howard. She was raised in the Smoky Mountains with her many siblings and large extended family. Times were tough, and everyone was expected to work hard. She completed the 8th grade and then took on odd jobs to support herself and her family. As a young woman, Doris moved out West to Oregon and met her true love, Delbert Zerba. Doris and Delbert were married on February 12, 1955. In December of 1956, they moved to Summit Valley, and spent the rest of their lives on Zerba Mountain.

Doris was a devoted wife and mother. She and Delbert raised 6 children. Doris worked hard along-side her husband as they built a large, productive hog farm. In the beginning, neither of them knew much about raising hogs on such an enormous scale. They just knew they wanted to make a living doing something they could do together. Delbert read and researched (all before the ease of the internet), Doris trusted in Delbert and together they built a wonderful life. More

Ralph (Pete) Rohweder 1938-2019

Ralph (Pete) Rohweder was born on October 8, 1938 in Burlington, Washington to Ralph M. and Carol June Rohweder. As a child, Pete attended school in Concrete, Washington, and when old enough, worked in his father’s logging company and sawmill. In 1958, Pete chose to serve his country and enlisted in the Army, serving in Kosovo and France until 1961.

In the mid-60s, Pete put his logging experience to good use in Wrangell, Alaska, later moving to Ketchikan where he was an equipment operator and began his company, Rohweder Equipment. A hard working man, Pete took pride in every job he held, and was a member of the Operating Engineers Union 302. More

Max Reinland 1941-2019

We were blessed to have Max Reinland with us for 78 years. Max went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12, 2019.

Born in White Salmon, WA to Andrew and Rosa Reinland on May 1, 1941, Max Reinland grew up in Washington and Idaho. He developed a passion for auctions and auctioneering as well as raising cattle at an early age. He graduated from Mead High School where he met the love of his life, Carole. After high school, Max attended the Reich Auction School in Iowa. He returned to Spokane to start a career in the auction business. Max partnered with Cliff Williams and after Cliff’s retirement started “Max Reinland Auctioneer.” He loved the people as well as the auctions, where he continued working until he retired after 50 wonderful, successful years. More

Amandus Frederick Poetter 1939-2019

Amandus Frederick Poetter, 80, passed away on May 14, 2019. He was born in Chewelah, WA and was a graduate of ECPI. Amandus served his country during Vietnam in the U.S. Navy and retired after 25 years. After retirement, he worked for Ken Reid as a copier technician. Amandus was a quiet, loving and sweet man.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 60 years, Alice Marie Poetter; daughter Gaylene Buchanan (David); brother Stuart Duncan, Jr. (Lori); two grandchildren, Jessica Buchanan-Cullipher and Katherine Buchanan; 2.5 great grandchildren, David Cullipher, Damian Ortiz, and one on the way; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his father Amandus Ferdinand Poetter; mother Allie Meadows Duncan; stepfather Stuart Duncan, Sr.; brothers, Robert and Clarence Poetter; two sisters, Dorothy Zehm and Betty Beck; and a niece Yolanda Beck and her son Damian.

Services will be private. You may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com

Maynard (Gary) Millay 1940-2019

Maynard (Gary) Millay, 79, died May 6, 2019, in his home in Spokane, WA., surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on May 2, 1940, in Chewelah, WA. to Ralph and Dorothy Millay. Gary would talk about growing up on a farm and having a pet goat. Before his family moved to Spokane, WA. in 1956, he helped his dad by going on runs delivering items from the Addy Dairy. He attended North Central High School where he met the love of his life, Sharon Rinck. Gary and Sharon married on January 31, 1960. They were married for 59 years. Together, they raised two daughters, Brenda (born October 1960) and Lisa (born August 1962).

Gary worked at Spokane Public Schools for 30 years. He began working as a custodian when he was 17-years old. As his career continued, he reached the level of Custodial Supervisor and retired from that position. More

Allen M. Dixon 1967-2019

Allen was born in Deer Park, WA on February 25, 1967 and passed away surrounded by his family on May 6, 2019 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Mary Walker High School in Springdale, WA and attended auto mechanic classes at Spokane Community College. He played football and enjoyed wood shop at Mary Walker High School. He worked at numerous jobs in Spokane, WA in the printing and welding trades. While working at Mac’s Metals he did custom welding and fabrication jobs. One project of note is the handrails on the bridge and steps in Riverstone Park in Coeur d’Alene, ID.

He is survived by his mother and stepfather Susan & Richard Jensen (Hurley, SD); his father Harold Dixon (Springdale, WA); sister Ann Dixon and her partner Quinn Marable (Spokane, WA); brother Mike Dixon (Springdale, WA); brother Matt Bishop (Spokane Valley, WA); stepsister Rachel Turner & family (Yankton, SD); stepsister Rebecca Parish & family (Sioux Falls, SD); nieces and nephews Katy Herpin (Houston, TX), Kalli Herpin & her partner Adam Swedberg (Nine Mile Falls, WA), Sophia Dixon (Deer Park, WA), Maddox Herpin (Nine Mile Falls, WA), Dylan Dixon (Deer Park, WA), Mikenna Dixon (Deer Park, WA), Lilyanna Towery (Spokane, WA), Isaiah Bishop (Spokane Valley, WA), Carly Jo Swedberg (Nine Mile Falls, WA), Madison Bishop (Spokane, WA); and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Fred & Kathryn Brassfield (Valley, WA); grandparents Walter & Agnes Dixon (Springdale, WA); aunt Helen Brassfield (Spokane, WA), uncle Ron Dixon (Missoula, MT) and aunt Doris Larson (Sioux Falls, SD). A memorial service/potluck lunch will be held at Pinelow Park & Conference Center, 3806 N. Deer Lake Road, Loon Lake, WA at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019.