Almira Cemetery by Marge Womach

Located one-half mile west of Almira on Highway 2, Almira Cemetery is in the SW corner of section 32 township 26N, range 31E, and approximately 4.25 acres in size. Founded in 1886 when the child of Charles Davis died , Davis himself was buried there in 1899. His widow sold the two acres to the town and another two acres were purchased. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Barr, D. O., (David); (b. 1874, d. Oct 08, 1909) " D. O. Barr of Almira, the well driller, died Sept 25^th, after an illness of two weeks of typhoid fever." (citizen)

Brenchley, Lester: ( b. Apr 26, 1880, d. Oct 20, 1962) “Lester A. Brenchley.—A resident of Almira, WA. Veteran of WW I. Survived by one son, William R. Brenchley, Rice, WA; one brother, William H. Brenchley, of Almira, WA. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wed., Oct 24, at 2 p.m. from the Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA. Rev Gunnar Wickstrom Jr officiating. Interment at the Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Spokesman Review: 10-25-1962)

Brenchley, William: ( b. Aug 23, 1901, d. Jun 25, 1970) “William R. Brenchley.—Services will be Monday, June 29, 11 a.m. from Barnes Chapel Grand Coulee, WA. Mr. Brenchley died in the Grand Coulee General Hospital June 25 following injury in an automobile accident near Nespelem, WA. He was born Aug 23, 1901, in Almira, WA, grew up in Almira, attended Almira schools. Married Josephine Peone in 1926 in Davenport, WA. Purchased a ranch at Rice, WA, in 1942 where he had made his home since. Member of the IOOF Lodge in Rice, WA. Survived by his step-father, Mr. Frank Wetzel, Almira, WA; an aunt, Mrs. William Brenchly, also of Almira, WA, numerous cousins in the area. Preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Mae Wetzel and his father, Lester Brenchly and his wife Josephine. Rev Rieger of the Almira Community Church officiating. Burial Almira City Cemetery. William Barnes Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, WA in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 6-20-1970)

Buddrius, Esther: ( b. Sep 04, 1920, d. Nov 06, 1991 “Esther Buddrius. Died: 11-06-1991. Birth: 9-04-1920, North Dakota. Divorced. Buried: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

Buddrius, Eva: ( b. 1914, d. 1965) “Eva L. Buddrius.—A resident of Almira, WA. Member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Survived by her husband, Richard L. Buddrius; one daughter, Marilynne A. Buddrius, at the home; three sons, David R. Buddrius, Almira; Dennis L. Buddrius, Creston, WA; Donald C. Buddrius, Lewistown, MT; 4 brothers, Martin, Weik, Matt, Vaino Tolonen, all of Almira, WA; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Buddrius, Spokane, WA; 4 grandsons. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 9 at 1:30 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA, Pastor Charles Heartel officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-09-1965)

Buddrius, Ida May: ( b. May 30, 1913, d. May 18, 1994) “Ida May Buddrius. Died: 5-18-1994. Birth: 5-30-1913. Divorced. Burial: Almira Cemetery, Almira, WA.” (Lincoln Co Health burial permit)

Buddrius, Wreath: ( b. Oct 31, 1900, d. Feb 07, 1980) “Word has been received at Marlin that Mrs. Wreath B. Buddrius (Robert) passed away Feb 7, 1980 in Albuquerque, NM. Her home was at Almira, WA. The Buddriuses farmed north of Marlin for many years before retiring to live at Almira. Survivors include one son, George Buddrius, Albuquerque, NM; one daughter, Esther Buddrius, Canoga Park, CA; four step-sons, Richard Buddrius, Leavenworth, WA; Sam Buddrius, Almira; Clarence Buddrius, Everett; and Victor Buddrius, Newport, WA; four step-daughters, Gertrude Kiehn, Dryden; Adeline Bohnet, Ephrata, WA; Mildred Bischoff, Wilson Creek, WA; and Maxine Gaffney, Oakland, CA. Three brothers, Carl Janson and August Janson, both Spokane; Roger Janson, Deer Park; one sister, Mary Partick, Seattle. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 12, 1980 at 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Almira. Burial was in the Almira Cemetery. Mrs. Buddrius had been living in Albuquerque with her son George since last fall.” (Odessa Record: 2-14-1980)

Campbell, Bessie B.: ( b. Feb 12, 1913, d. Apr 27, 2000) “Davenport.—Funeral services for Bessie B. Campbell were conducted Monday, May 1, at Almira Community Church in Almira. Campbell died April 27 in Davenport. She belonged to Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Grand Coulee Grange. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1999; two sons, Keith Smith and Nicholas Campbell; two brothers and a sister. She leaves a daughter, Sharon Svare of Bellevue,WA; two daughters-in-law, Judy Smith of San Jose, Ca, and Julie Jones of Almira; 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.” (Davenport Times: 5-04-2000)“Bessie Campbell of Almira passed away April 27, 2000 at the Lincoln Nursing Home in Davenport where she had resided since Sept 1999. She was 87. Mrs Campbell was born near Hartline on Feb 12, 1913, to William and Florence Bishop. She graduated form Hartline High School and later married George Buckley, who passed away only three months later. She then attended Cheney Normal School and taught school for three years south of Hartline and at Govan before Marrying Bob Campbell in 1937. The couple farmed at the J G Wolfe place north of Almira. Several years later, they moved to the Bill Elliott place, which was also north of Almira. They continued to farm there until retiring in 1960. At that time, they built a house and moved to Almira. They remained there until moving into the Lincoln Nursing Home in Sept 1999. Bob passed away the following month. Bessie was known as a hard worker, who enjoyed gardening and church activities, including those involving the women’s group. She was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Grand Coulee Grange. Funeral Services were held Monday, May 1, 2000 at 11 a.m. at the Almira Community Church with Pastor David Oliver and Bob Edwards officiating. Vault interment followed at the Almira Cemetery . Strate Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements. Mrs Campbell is survived by one daughter, Sharon Svare of Bellevue ; two daughters-in-law, Judy Smith of San Jose , CA , and Julie Jones of Almira; 7 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Keith Smith and Nicholas Campbell, two brothers and one sister.” (Wilbur Register: 5-11-2000)

Campbell, Nicholas; ( b. 1936, d. Nov 18, 1971, age 35) L-17, Lot 2

“Nickolas Campbell.—His home, Almira, WA. Member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira,WA, Almira Lions and Grand Coulee Eagles Lodge. Survived by his wife, Julie Campbell; one son, Jeffrey Campbell; one daughter, Nancy Campbell, all at the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, Almira, WA; one brother, Keith Smith, San Jose, CA; one sister, Sharon Furman, Wilbur, WA; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov 22, at 11 a.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA, Pastor C. E. Dyrud officiating. Interment Almira Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 11-22-1971)

Campbell:, Nickolas Steven 1982 -2011

“Nickolas Steven Campbell died after a boating accident on Lake Roosevelt on July 23, 2011. He was 19 years old. Nick was born May 5, 1992 in Spokane. He was a 2010 graduate of Odessa High School, where he was a four-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He was also a certified lifeguard. Nick lived in Spokane and was employed by RNR-RV. Nick loved his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the outdoors… hunting, fishing, camping, go-cart racing and being out on the water. Any activity that Nick pursued was done at 100%. He was a daredevil from the day he started walking. There was no room for slow or for mediocre. It was all or nothing. Those close to Nick will always remember him as ‘Souprman’ and ‘No Fear Nick’. Nick is survived by his parents, Jeff Campbell and Jody and Curtis Orvik; four brothers, Jesse Robb, Trystan Rosman, Andrew Orvik and Tyler Orvik; five sisters, Micah Davison, Mariah Davison, Maleah Davison, McKennah Davison and Emilee Orvik; his grandparents, Julie and Karl Jones, Steve and Ada Fueston, Carol Fueston and Sandra Orvik. Nick is also survived by two yet-to-be-born nephews and by Vicki Davison and Steve Rosman, who were also very special people in his life, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held Sunday, Aug 7, at 1 p.m. in the Odessa High School multipurpose room. Graveside services will be at the Almira Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. All are invited to join family at the Almira Community Center following the graveside service to continue the celebration of Nick’s life. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, is caring for the family.” (Odessa Record: 8-04-2011)

Campbell: Nicholas Steven; “Nickolas Steven Campbell died after a boating accident on Lake Roosevelt on July 23, 2011. He was 19 years old. Nick was born May 5, 1992 in Spokane. He was a 2010 graduate of Odessa High School, where he was a four-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball. He was also a certified lifeguard. Nick lived in Spokane and was employed by RNR-RV. Nick loved his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the outdoors… hunting, fishing, camping, go-cart racing and being out on the water. Any activity that Nick pursued was done at 100%. He was a daredevil from the day he started walking. There was no room for slow or for mediocre. It was all or nothing. Those close to Nick will always remember him as ‘Souprman’ and ‘No Fear Nick’. Nick is survived by his parents, Jeff Campbell and Jody and Curtis Orvik; four brothers, Jesse Robb, Trystan Rosman, Andrew Orvik and Tyler Orvik; five sisters, Micah Davison, Mariah Davison, Maleah Davison, McKennah Davison and Emilee Orvik; his grandparents, Julie and Karl Jones, Steve and Ada Fueston, Carol Fueston and Sandra Orvik. Nick is also survived by two yet-to-be-born nephews and by Vicki Davison and Steve Rosman, who were also very special people in his life, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held Sunday, Aug 7, at 1 p.m. in the Odessa High School multipurpose room. Graveside services will be at the Almira Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. All are invited to join family at the Almira Community Center following the graveside service to continue the celebration of Nick’s life. Strate Funeral Home, Davenport, is caring for the family.” (Odessa Record: 8-04-2011)

Charles, William: ( b. Feb 27, 1885, d. Sep 22, 1917) “William Charles, a prominent farmer living four miles northeast of Almira, was drowned Saturday while hunting ducks on a lake on his farm. He had killed a duck and taken off his clothes and was swimming after it when he was suddenly seized with cramps or heart failure and called to his companion, Arthur Thomas, who was across the lake and some distance up the lake from him. Mr. Thomas made what effort he could to save him, but being a poor swimmer could do but little. Mr. Thomas brought word to Almira of the accident and about fifty men went to the scene, and after four hours the body was recovered from the weeds where it lodged on the bottom of the lake. Mr. Charles came to the Big Bend with his parents about 20 years ago when a boy, and has lived here ever since except when at Washington State College, where he took a general course in business and music. He had a wide acquaintance in this part of the country. He leaves his widow and two children, a father and mother and several brothers and sisters.” (Odessa Record: 9-28-1917)

Delahaye, Mrs. Francis,: ( b. 1895, d. 1911) "Mrs. Francis Dean Delahaye, aged 17 years, died at her home near Almira, Nov 9, leaving an infant son and her husband to mourn her loss. "(Citizen, Nov 24, 1911))

Dixon , Floyd A.: ( b. Mar 17, 1903, d. Apr 27, 1974) “Floyd Alvin Dixon, 70, a lifetime resident of Almira, passed away at his home April 27. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. from the Almira Community Church. The Rev Jerald M Stinson officiated. A solo, ‘In The Garden’ was sung by Mrs. Gloria Heathman, accompanied by Mrs. Claire McKay at the organ. Pall bearers were nephews Glen Reinbold, Howard, Harold, Donald, Dennis and Lloyd Bishop. Interment was in the Almira Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Dixon was born Sept 15, 1903 near Almira, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dixon. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Humphrey, homesteaded north of Almira, in the Tipso community. Floyd attended the first five years of schooling at the former Grand Coulee schoolhouse north of Almira, and completed the rest of his schooling in Almira where he graduated from high school in 1924. In school he was active in sports, and was a member of the Glee Club. He was a member of The Methodist Church, and a 49-year member of Grand Coulee Grange. In 1938 he was united in marriage to Katherine Ruppert. Floyd farmed until 1958, and was then employed as a bus driver for the Almira school district until his retirement in 1968. He is survived by his wife at the home; a daughter, June L Bishop, Omak; a son, James E Dixon, Spokane, and three grandchildren, Dean and Louise Bishop, and David Dixon; two brothers, Walter Dixon, Springdale and Lloyd E Dixon, Soap Lake, and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Florence) Reinbold, Davenport.” (Wilbur Register: 5-02-1974)

*Life-time resident of Almira, WA, 49 year member of the Grand Coulee Grange. Member of the Methodist Church. Survived by his wife, Katherine M Dixon at the home; one son, James E Dixon, Newman Lake, WA; one daughter, Mrs. June Bishop, Omak, WA; two brothers, Walter A Dixon, Springdale, WA; Lloyd E Dixon, Soap Lake, WA; one sister, Mrs. Frank (Florence) Reinbold, Davenport, WA; 3 grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 30, at 2 p.m. form Almira Community Church. The Rev Gerald M Stinson officiating. Interment at Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-01-1974)

Drinkard, Robert Lee: ( b. 1870, d. 1937) “R. L. Drinkard, 67, pioneer merchant of Almira, died at his home there Monday following a long illness. He came to Almira in 1893, was city clerk 14 years, operated a shoe store. He was active in the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges. Survivors are the widow, one brother, and four sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.” (Odessa Record: 12-30-1937)

Eckhart, Henry G.: ( b. 1929, d. 1974) “Henry G. Eckhart.—Deer Park, WA, formerly Bonners Ferry, Idaho and Almira, WA. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Grange and a Korean War veteran. Survived by his wife, Carol Eckhart, at the home; 2 sons, Drew Eckhart, at the home, and Dusty Eckhart, Deer Park; his father, Carl Eckhart, Almira, WA; one sister, Mrs. Doris Evans, Almira, WA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 19, 1974, at 11 a.m. from the Almira Community church, with the Rev Gerald M Stinson officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-11-1974)

Eckhart, Nathalia: ( b. Jun 09, 1907, d. Apr 23, 1965) “Nathalia Eckhart.—A resident of Almira,WA. A member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Almira, WA. A member of Cannawai Grange and the Grange Aux. and the American Legion Aux. Survived by her husband, Carl H Eckhart, at the home; 2 sons, Ralph W. Eckhart, Porthill, ID; Henry G. Eckhart, Govan, WA. One daughter, Mrs. Doris Evans, Des Moines, WA. Mother, Mrs. Kathren Willging, Almira, WA; 4 brothers, John Willging, Moses Lake, WA; Gust and William Wilging, Springdale, WA; Rudolf Willging, Othello, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bertha Iltz, Odessa, WA; Mrs. Emma Herleman, Othello, WA; 7 grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, April 26 at 2 p.m. from Our Saviour Lutheran Church, Almira, WA. Pastor Kenneth R H Torvik officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 4-22-1965)

Evans, Florence: ( b. 1900, d. 1977) “Funeral services for Florence Evans, 76, lifelong Almira resident, will be held Thursday, Sept 22, at 2 p.m. Rev Jerald M Stinson will officiate at the service which will be held in the Almira Community Church. The Robertson Funeral Home of Wilbur is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Evans passed away at the Odessa Memorial Hospital on Monday of this week following a lingering illness.” (Wilbur Register: 9-22-1977)

Evers, Chris: ( b. 1842, d. Apr 17, 1920) “Otilla Evers has asked for letters of administration on the state of her deceased husband, Chris Evers, who died at Almira April 17, 1920. The widow and 16 children are given as the heirs, all the children except one being of legal age.” (lost source/paper: 5-14-1920)

Evers, Fred: ( b. 1881, d. 1973) “Fred H. Evers.—Resident of Omak, WA. A member of the Woodmen of the World. Survived by one son, Delbert M Evers, Almira, WA; one brother, John Evers, Spokane, WA; 2 sisters, Mrs Tillie Haden, Wilbur; Mrs Elsie Carstensen, Almira, WA; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec 22, at 1:30 p.m. from the Almira Community Church, The Rev R W Rieger officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-22-1973)

Flick, Mary: ( b. 1887, d. 1971) “Mary B. Flick.—Her home, Almira, WA. Survived by one daughter, Mrs. Blanche O’Connor, Almira, WA; three brothers, James Greene, Spokane, John Green, Colville, WA; Ralph Green, Seattle; one grandson, John Monson, Wilbur, WA; 5 granddaughters, Mrs. Judy Quast, Mrs. Rochelle Olsen, both Spokane; Mrs. Kathy Metzger, Massillon, Ohio; Mrs. Mike Vincent, Wilbur; Mrs. Jeanne Wolf, Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Dec 28 at 1 p.m. from the Almira Community Church. Burial Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 12-27-1971)

Flick, Richard; ( b. 1917, d May 01, 1968) “Richard H. Flick.—His home, Wilbur, WA. A member of the Wilbur Chamber of Commerce. Proprietor of Radio Electric Service, Wilbur, WA. Survived by his wife, Nina Mae Flick, at the home; 4 daughters, Mrs. Judith Ann Quass, Nebraska; Mrs. Rochelle L Olson and Mrs. Kathleen M. Whitson, both Spokane, WA, and Miss Beulah E Flick, at the home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Flick, Spokane. One sister, Mrs. Blanche Monson, Almira, WA. 5 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services Wednesday, May 1, at 2 p.m. from the Almira Community Church, Almira, WA, Rev R. W. Rieger officiating. Interment Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 5-01-1968)

Gardner, Marian; ( b. Apr 05, 1922, d. Nov 05, 1974; purchase by N Tyler; L-18, Lot 2)

“Marian (Nansen) Gardner .—Her home, Harrison, Idaho, formerly Almira, WA. Survived by one son, John Nansen, Kennewick, WA; one daughter, Peggy Ann Nansen, Spokane; her mother, Mrs. Nora Draper, Almira, WA; 4 sisters, Mrs. Norene Tyler, Almira; Mrs. Vera Martin, Bend, OR; Mrs. Betty Preabt, Washougal, WA; Mrs. Peggy Beck, Sacramento, CA; one brother, Arthur Draper, LaMirada, CA; 2 granddaughters. Services will be held Friday, Nov 8, at 2 p.m. at the Almira, WA, Cemetery. The Rev Oscar Martin officiating. The Robertson Funeral Home, Wilbur, WA, in charge.” (Spokesman Review: 11-12-1974)

Green, Uba: ( b. Oct 1903, d. Aug 06, 1907) “Uba Green. Female, white, single. Birth: Oct 1903. Age 3 yrs 10 mos. Birthplace: Almira, WA. Father: C W Green, born MO; Mother: Nannie Whalen, born MO. Death: 8-06-1907, Almira, WA. Cause: Septicemia. C. P. Richards, MD, Almira, WA. Burial: Almira Cemetery. Undertaker: C. M. Philips.” (WA State Board of Health, Cert. of Death)

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