Stephen M. Rieckers 1949-2019

Thursday evening March 21, 2019 69-year-old Stephen M. Rieckers closed his eyes and went to be with his savior Jesus Christ and all his heavenly family. He died at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Nobody could tell a story quite like he could. He lived his life to the fullest and was happiest with his family and a fishing pole in hand. When he wasn’t fishing, he was on his tractor or playing one of his many guitars. He loved the old gospel hymns and old country westerns. Steve loved the Spokane area with its many lakes, mountains and forests. Being at home with his family and his dogs were the most important things to him, especially Sophie who was waiting at the rainbow bridge for him. He couldn’t wait for fishing season and to take his boat out, although in his younger years there wasn’t much fishing, just untangling the kids lines. He wouldn’t have had it any other way. More

Glenn Lee Salmon 1930-2019

Glenn Lee Salmon, age 88, a 52-year resident of Chewelah, WA, passed away on March 13, 2019 in Cheney, WA. Glenn was born on July 5, 1930 in Spokane, WA, the son of Lee Potter and Clara Sophie (Larson) Salmon.

Glenn was raised in Spokane where he attended school and graduated in 1947 from North Central High School. He then began college at the State Normal School in Cheney (now Eastern Washington University). There he studied music, math and chemistry. After graduating with his teaching certificate in the early 1950s, Glenn began teaching in Rosalia, WA. He took a furlough from teaching and entered the U.S. Army. There he served stateside for all four branches of the military. During this time, he played in the Marine Band in Washington D.C. and often reminisced of starting every morning with a presentation of taps. He was honorably discharged but remained in the reserves through the Army National Guard. On January 12, 1957, Glenn married Annette Yvonne Lussier. They began a marriage that would span 51 years from a blind date beginning. Glenn had been teaching in Lamont, WA and later Wilson Creek, WA before relocating to Seattle to study medicine at the University of Washington. He attended school during the day and drove taxi at night to support them. More

Kelley Ann Wood 1960-2019

Kelley Ann Wood was born June 15,1960 in Wenatchee, WA. She brightened the home of George and Jerrie Weeks when she joined her sister and lifelong best friend Kathy. Kelley was received into her Savior’s arms February 6, 2019 surrounded by her family in Spokane, WA.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents George Weeks and Jerrie Stowe, step-parents John Stowe, Bill Burris and her sister, baby Kay Weeks. She is survived at home by her husband of almost 36 years Jerry Wood; children Gabe (Katie) Wood, Ariel (Alex) Reynolds; step-children Amber O’Doherty, Travis (Jennifer) Wood, Parrish (Jeff) Maple, Lacy Wood, Summer (David) Kaurin; step-mother Wanda Burris; sister Kathy (Morgan) Picton; brother Jack (Kathy) Weeks; step-brothers Scott (Lisa) Housden, Blaine (Becky) Housden and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. More

Robert Gene Flugel 1930-2019

Robert Gene Flugel passed away on February 22, 2019 in his home. He was born on November 9, 1930 in Colville, WA and has resided in Chewelah, WA for the past 51 years.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William Flugel and Pearl Norma Louise (Wilkens) Flugel; his wife, Arlene Lois Flugel and two children, Clifford William and Cherill.

He is survived by his children, Janet Carney (Bob) of Sumner, WA, Robert Reed (Sue) of Minot, ND, Deborah Husby (Lynn) of Chewelah, WA, David Flugel (Liz) of Arden, WA, Stanley Flugel (Michelle) of Deer Park, WA, Victoria Manus (Lance) of Chewelah, WA, Mick Flugel (Dena) of Deer Park, WA, Wendy Regan (Shaun) of Chewelah, WA, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of Bob’s life was held at the American Legion in Chewelah at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019. He will be laid to rest with his wife, Arlene Flugel, at the Chewelah Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 155 W. First Ave., Colville, WA 99114 is entrusted with the arrangements.

Ramona Jean Richardson Clavel 1936-2019

Ramona Jean Richardson Clavel, a longtime resident of Wheaton IL , passed away January 30th.

She was born in 1936 in Colville to E. Blaine Richardson and Ethel Michael Richardson McClain. Growing up in the Colville/Chewelah area with loving parents , two brothers Lester and Melvin and sister Bonnie (Rail) as well as a large extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins made for a joyful childhood.

She graduated from Jenkins High School in 1954 and later found employment at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane. While there she met Robert (Bob) Clavel a student at Gonzaga University and the rest is history as they say!

She is survived by her husband , three sons and one daughter, seven grandchildren three great grandchildren.

She was preceeded in death by one son and his wife, her two brothers and some very special friends.

Funeral Mass was at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in the Wheaton area and family and friends joined together in Spokane later for a farewell in the chapel at Holy Cross Cemetery.

..A cheerful heart is good medicine Proverbs 17:22

We will miss her good medicine on this earthly plane

Alice Pearl Wines 1935-2019

Alice Pearl Wines was promoted to glory at the age of 83 on February 8, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Anchorage, AK.

Alice loved to garden, fish, sew, teach Sunday school, be a Girl Scout and Boy Scout leader, taking care of her family and living life to its fullest.
Alice was born on December 4, 1935 to Walter Herman and Edith Pearl Poetter in Chewelah, WA. Alice graduated from Jenkins High School, she then moved to Spokane, WA to work at the Sacred Heart Hospital. She met and married Thomas Hauck. They lived happily and had two children, Thomas and Rose. Alice then moved to Chicago, IL and Eugene, OR where she met and married Johnnie Wines. They had three children, Johnnie Jr., Edith and Heidie.

In 1979, Alice brought her family to Anchorage, AK. Alice was a Salvation Army soldier and enjoyed teaching Sunday school, home league, youth ministries and ministering to those in need. Alice enjoyed gardening and would enter her flowers and vegetables in the fair every year. She won many blue ribbons for her hanging baskets. Alice was an outstanding mother, grandmother and great grandmother, always putting her family above everything.

Alice is survived by her daughters Rose, Edith and Heidie; grandson, Mark; granddaughter, Heidie Ann and her husband DominiQue; great grandchildren, Blake, Faith and Mark; sisters, Leona and Annie; nieces, Wanda, Kathy Jo, Donetta and Jenny; nephews, Tommy and Robert and many more family members and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Walter Herman and Edith Pearl Poetter; her son, Johnnie Wines Jr.; previous husband Thomas Hauck; former husband, Johnnie Wines Sr.; sisters, Bertha Poetter and Mary Tilton.

A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2019 at Mirror Lake.

Arrangements have been made by Janssen Funeral Homes.

Donald Vernon Richardson 1949-2019

Donald Vernon Richardson, age 69 of Valley, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2019 while on a road trip through Oregon. He was born on August 1, 1949 in Chewelah to Theodore “Frank” Richardson and Helen Elizabeth (Blomgren) Richardson.

After graduating high school at Springdale in 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served two combat tours in Vietnam where his exposure to Agent Orange left him with life-long complications that eventually took his life.

He is remembered for his love of classic “muscle” cars and always had several hot rod projects in progress in his shop. He is survived by his wife Cathy, sons Donald and Danny, stepson Thomas Brown and stepdaughter Jolene Brown.

Memorial services are tentatively planned for the late May time frame and further announcements will be made when the details are finalized.

Patricia Ann Sulgrove 1934-2018

Patricia Ann Sulgrove was born on January 15, 1934 in Sioux City, IA to Everett and Margarite Harmon. She passed away on December 31, 2018 at her home on Whiskey Flats, Springdale, WA.
Pat was a resident of Springdale for the majority of her life. She graduated from Mary Walker High School.

Pat grew up with 3 siblings, Bob, Cecil and Geraldine, and although money was tight, they always had what they needed. Pat did odd jobs such as ironing for 1¢ a piece to help her folks out.

She met and married Jess (Shug) Sulgrove on February 4, 1954. They bought a ranch between Springdale and Ford, which is known as Whiskey Flats. They had no children of their own but they had their hand in raising most of their nieces and nephews. They always had their door open to neighbors and friends. Pat would always have a meal ready for whoever was there. She was a great cook and homemaker.

When Pat turned fifty she got her driver’s license and her real estate license and began selling real estate. She also worked as a cook/waitress at Geronimos in Springdale, along with other various jobs.

She loved gardening, canning, huckleberry picking, playing pinochle, drinking coffee, smoking her cigarettes and her independence. She also loved talking about the good old days, feeding her quail, hummingbirds and deer.

She also enjoyed the holidays, especially Easter, which was one of her favorites. Pat made an Easter bunny outfit and every year someone would have the honor of wearing it for the little ones. She also made sure they all had an Easter basket and eggs to hunt for.

Pat will be missed. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Shug, brothers Bob and Cecil and sister Geraldine.

There will be a graveside memorial at a later date.

Stacy Stromire-Householder 1966-2019

Stacy Gaylynn, age 52, passed away in her home with a few loved ones by her side on January 20, 2019.

Stacy was born October 4, 1966 in Jerome, ID to Gerald and Pat Stromire. After moving to Heyburn, ID and graduating from Minico High School, she met and married Kipp Householder and started a family.

Life eventually brought Stacy to Chewelah, WA where she fell in love with the beauty of the area. She loved being outdoors, always taking fun and beautiful pictures, playing with her dog Max, and grandchildren, Maddie, Olivia and Jackson, who meant the world to her. She loved being a grandma.

Stacy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her children, Skye (Serafin) Martinez of Ririe, ID; Tyson Householder of Valley, WA and Tawnee (Aaron) Autrey of Chewelah as well as her grandchildren, brother, niece and nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Stacy was very grateful for all the love and support from her friends, family and loved ones. It was her wish for no services to be performed, she simply hoped her loved ones would find peace in knowing that she will never know pain again.

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.