Eckert, Ethelmae,               4-24-1997

“Former Reardan resident Ethelmae Ekins Eckert passed away on April 17 in Seattle. She was born on Nov 14, 1918, in Connell to George Walter and Ethel Younce Ekins. She graduated from Reardan High School, then attended Whitworth College in Spokane, where she met Edward Arthur Eckert. They were married on July 21, 1940, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Reardan, where she was baptized and confirmed. They moved to Seattle in 1940, where they started their family. Donald Edward was born on March 25, 1942, Thomas Frederick on Feb 25, 1947, and Marilee Joy on Aug 21, 1955. Mrs. Eckert taught piano for many years and was very active in local music organizations. She enjoyed travel, ballroom dancing and corresponding. In 1973, she survived  a stroke and continued living an active life. She and her husband helped found the Evergreen Stroke Club, publishing its newsletter for many years. Mrs. Eckert was an active member of University Lutheran church in Seattle for nearly 50 years. In addition to her children, she is survived by four grandchildren, Randi, Rick, Heidi and Mark; and four great grandchildren, Robert, Joshua, Jennifer and Megan. She also is survived by her sister, Dorothy Fox of Heuvelton, NY, and her brother, Richard Ekins of Kirkland. Acacia Funeral Home in Seattle handled the arrangements.” (Davenport Times:  4-24-1997)

Edmundson, Eldon,            4-02-1981

“Former Harrington school superintendent Eldon H. Edmundson, Sr., died March 26, 1981 in Boise, Idaho. The Edmundsons made their home since retirement in Clarkston, WA, where he is survived by his wife, Annice Edmundson. He is also survived by four children, including Cynthia Baker, Kennewick, WA; Eldon H. Edmundson, Jr., Boise, Idaho; Susan Broemmeling, Lewiston, Idaho; and John Edmundson, Clarkston, WA.  He is also survived by nine grandchildren, including Lynn Cronrath, Kimarie Baker, Amy Baker, and Dana Baker and one great grandchild, Corey Cronrath, all of Harrington, and two brothers and one sister in the east.  Edmundson was a teacher, coach and administrator for 31 years. He graduated from Missouri State College and the University of South Dakota. The Edmundsons are fondly remembered from their teaching years in Harrington where he was superintendent from 1958 to 1967. He retired after  being superintendent in Palouse, WA, in 1973. Services were held Monday, March 30 at 11 a.m. from the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkston of which he was a member. The Rev Willard Ackles officiated.  Larry Baker and children, Kimarie, Amy, Dana, and Lynn and Joel Cronrath and Corey Michael were in Clarkston Sunday and Monday to be with the Edmundson family and to attend the services for their grandfather, Eldon H. Edmundson, Sr., on Monday morning at the First Presbyterian Church in Clarkston.  Also attending the memorial services from Harrington were Mr. and Mrs. Vic Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Knapp, Mr .and Mrs. Wes Bly, Alma Knapp, Dennis Bly, Cecelia Rieth, Maxine Baker and Cecelia Talkington.” (Davenport Times: 4-02-1981)

Fisher, William V.,            2-27-2003

“Davenport.—Memorial service for William V Fisher, 72, a 1948 Davenport High School graduate, is scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Hazen and Jaeger Valley Funeral Home in Spokane. Mr. Fisher died Feb 18 in Spokane , where he had resided during the past 32 years. Born Sept 21, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho, he was the son of Noble and Larue Fisher. He was a member of the American Legion, a 50-year member of Acacia Masonic Lodge of Davenport, the IBEW No. 77 and the Liberty Lake Men’s Golf Club. He coached Little League baseball and was a scoutmaster. He worked as an electric power lineman for more than 30 years. Between 1948 and 1954, he served with the US Navy Seabees during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, George and Jerry.  He leaves his wife of 49 years, Marguerite (Peggy) Fisher of Spokane; children, Steve Fisher of West Lynn, OR , Dave Fisher of Spokane and Diane Hutchens of Spokane Valley ; nine grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Shepard of Union , WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.” ( Davenport Times: 2-27-2003)

Fitzpatrick, Michael,           9-18-1980

“A Spokane man drowned in Fishtrap Lake Sunday during a fishing excursion. Lincoln County Sheriff Deputy Stan Reider said the body of Michael Fitzpatrick, 43, was found about 3:30 p.m. in the lake, which is located about eight miles northeast of Sprague in Lincoln County.  Reider said Fitzpatrick was the only person in the 12-foot rented wood boat and he apparently fell overboard. It was not known what time he fell. Fitzpatrick was unemployed and is survived by his mother in Spokane.” (Davenport Times:  9-18-1980)

Frank, Dorothy J.,              11-11-1982

“An Oak Harbor woman died and four others were injured Sunday afternoon in a two-car accident about three miles east of Wilbur on Highway 2.  According to the state patrol, Dorothy J Frank, 44, died when her vehicle struck the rear end of a vehicle driven by Ricky A Albaugh, 30, Spokane. Both were eastbound on Highway 2. The collision resulted in cuts and bruises to Albaugh whose vehicle traveled off the road and into a field along with the Frank vehicle. Three passengers in Albaugh’s vehicle, his wife and two children sustained injuries and were taken to a Spokane hospital. Debra Albaugh, 32, sustained a dislocated left thigh, a dislocated pelvic bone and cuts. Amy Albaugh, 8, suffered a broken femur and bruises. Craig Albaugh, 6, suffered the same type of injuries.” (Davenport Times: 11-11-1982)

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Forstom, Irene,                    6-25-1981

“Irene (Stevenson) Forstom, former Reardan resident, died June 16 at her home in Schugiak , Alaska.  Mrs. Forstom was born in Reardan in 1898 to Tom and Emma Stevenson. She graduated from Reardan High school in 1919 and attended WSU where she met and married Edwin Franzen. They had one daughter, Kay. She later married Helmar Forstom and resided at Colbert, WA, until his death. She then lived in Alaska with her daughter.  Besides her daughter, Kay, she is survived by 5 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers, Wallace and Herbert Stevenson, preceded her in death. There will be a memorial service Saturday, June 27 at the Kingdom Hall, Spokane, at 2 p.m.  Ronald Harrington, a grandson, will officiate.” (Davenport Times: 6-25-1981)

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Fry, John W., 11-18-1932

 “Nov 12, 1932 marked the passing of John W. Fry, pioneer of Lincoln County, who has resided in and near Davenport for a great many years. Mr. Fry, for his age, was one of the spriest men we have ever seen and he came very near beating Father Time in the race for the century mark having rounded out ninety-five years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Davenport. Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Cramm, Mr.s Burton, both of Los Angeles; Mrs. W. H .Coleman of Medical Lake, WA; 5 sons, Dave A of Spokane, A. W. of Edwall, W. H. of Sprague, C. L. of Seattle, J .W. of Los Angeles; one brother, A. C. Fry of Seattle, and a sister in Tiffin, Ohio.” (Citizen: 11-18-1932) 

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Fulkerson, Jessie P.,         12-24-1987

“Jessie P. Fulkerson of Davenport died Dec 21, 1987 in the Lincoln Nursing Home. She was 94.  Mrs. Fulkerson was born in Carroll Co, Arkansas on Oct 8, 1893. Her family moved to Colorado Springs in 1900 to a ranch near the present US Air Force Academy. In 1917, the family moved to Davenport. As a young school girl, she was active in basketball and other sports including horseback riding and livestock showing. She began her working career as a telephone operator/bookkeeper. She became a deputy Lincoln County treasurer under C C Gibson. This continued some 40 years until her retirement.  Her spare time activities included an interest in hunting and fishing as well as ceramics and other art. She also maintained a long interest in public services and social organizations. She was a member of the Davenport OES, Rebekah Lodge and Soroptimists. Survivors include a brother, Earl T. Fulkerson of Spokane; three nieces, Nancy Hill of LaCrosse, WI, Judith Didier of Auburn , and Joyce Mewhinney of Spokane; two great nephews and one great niece. Services will be held today, Dec 24, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Strate Funeral Home, Davenport.  Rev Jeff Callender will officiate. Private interment will be in the Riverside Memorial Gardens, Spokane. Strate Funeral Home is in charge.” (Davenport Times:  12-24-1987) 

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Fulton, Golda,                      6-19-1980

“Funeral services were held for Golda Buelah Hampton Fulton at the Coulee City Presbyterian Church on Monday, June 16 under the direction of Jones and Jones Funeral Home of Wenatchee, with the Rev Roger V. Muisiner officiating. Mrs. Fulton had moved to the Coulee City area with her parents as a child in 1902. She graduated from the Coulee City High School and also graduated from Cheney Normal School in 1916 and returned to Coulee City as a teacher there.  She was married to Harry Fulton in Coulee City on June 12, 1918, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Fulton had taught in Del Rio, Stevens Co, Mold, Omak and Cashmere besides Coulee City. Her teaching career spanned 40 years.  She had served as state president of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union, had been a member of Grange, was associated with both the Washington State Teacher’s Association and the National Retired Teacher’s Association. She had been a member of both the Davenport and Omak Presbyterian churches as well as the Christian Church of Lawndale, CA. She had made her residence with her daughter, Elva Fulton Calkins, in Bothell, WA, since the death of her husband in 1967.  Survivors include one daughter, Elva Calkins of B Bothell; one sister, Mrs. Glen Slater of Davenport; three grandchildren; one niece and one nephews. Interment occurred at the Hartline Cemetery, Hartline,WA.” (Davenport Times:  6-19-1980)

Galladay, Homer,              8-17-1919

“Funeral services for Homer A. Galladay, who died at the Sacred Heart Hospital Saturday morning, August 9, were held from the Methodist church by Rev Daniel on Monday at 1 o’clock in the afternoon. Mr. Galladay was formerly from Wyoming, but has until his recent sickness been making his home with his sister, Mrs. M. Tubbs.” (Davenport Times-Tribune: 8-17-1919)

Garvin, Carl Debs,          10-31-1996

“Carl D. Garvin, 67, a resident of Davenport, passed away here Thursday, Oct 24, 1996. Services will be held at a later date.  Mr .Garvin is survived by his wife, Lynn Garvin, of Davenport; three daughters, Carla Caskey and Terry Garvin, both of Davenport, and Sharon Haga of Clatsknine, OR; three brothers; four sisters; 8 grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Mr. Garvin is a veteran of WW II, having served in the US Coast Guard during that time. He loved to fish and work with wood. He was a loving grandfather and will be deeply missed. The Cremation Society of Washington, Spokane, is in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 10-31-1996)

Gobel, Martha,                       4-27-1923

“John W. Gobel Sr. has been appointed executor of the estate of Martha Gobel, his deceased wife, who died Feb 10, 1923. The petition lists real and personal property near Downs, WA.” (Citizen: 4-27-1923)

Gochnauer, Judy,                   8-28-1997

“Services were held last Saturday, Aug 23, for former area resident Judy Gochnauer, 60, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Coos Bay, OR. Mrs. Gochnauer died Aug 17, 1997 in North Bend, OR.  A true southern belle, Judy graduated from Spearman High School, Texas, in 1955, then West Texas State University in 1959 with a degree in English Education. She taught junior high in Texas, Heppner, OR and Creston until 1984.  Mr. Gochnauer was involved in many activities, including Bible studies and Christian Women’s Club.  Her main interests, though, focused on her grandchildren. She loved spending time with them and spoiling them rotten. Well loved by those who knew her, Mrs. Gochnauer will be greatly missed by friends and family. She is survived by her husband, John, in North Bend, as well as three daughters, Lynne Guhlke, Melody Nuxoll and Cindy Gochnauer, and their families in Davenport and Spokane. She has joined her son, Kenneth, who preceded her in death in 1984. North Bend Chapel of North Bend, OR, was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times: 8-28-1997) 

Goodwin, Charlie,               d. 2-27-1938

“Charlie E. Goodwin. Died: 2-27-1938. Residence: Hartline, Grant Co, WA. Divorced. Birth: 11-28-1859.” (Lincoln Co Auditor death card)

Gowan, Alma M.,                    3-14-1996

“ Egypt native Alma Marie Gowan, 73, of Bellingham passed away March 5, 1996.  She was born Nov 11, 1922, in Egypt to Chris and Anna Christian Reinbold.  She married Kenneth Gowan in Davenport on  May 30, 1944. The Gowans moved to Bellingham in 1948. Mrs. Gowan was a member of the Central Lutheran Church, Bellingham Senior Center and the Altar Guild at Central Lutheran Church. She enjoyed baking and canning while her family was home, and later she helped serve the homeless meals at the Assumption Church. Mrs. Gowan is survived by her husband Kenneth at the family home; two daughters, Loretta Gowan of Bellingham and Rosemary Medford of Fircrest, WA; her twin brother, Elmer Reinbold of Davenport; four sisters, Elaine Mellert of Camas, Irma Wollin of Davenport, Gladys Huffman of Vancouver and Grace Rutherford of Yakima; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Monday at the Central Lutheran Church of Bellingham, with Pastor Len Erickson officiating. The Jerns LeVeck Funeral Chapel and Crematorium of Bellingham was in charge of arrangements.” (Davenport Times:  3-14-1996)

Gray, William A.,                  3-11-1982

“Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. for lifetime resident and farmer of the Edwall area, William A Gray, who died March 9 at the age of 70 in his home near Edwall.  The services will be held at the Chapel of Strate Funeral Home in Davenport with Rev Steve Kliewer officiating and cremation will follow. Gray was a 1929 graduate of Reardan High School and chairman of the Lincoln Hospital Board for 19 years as well as a charter member of that board.  He was a member of the Reardan Presbyterian Church, a charter member of Edwall Lions Club, a 50-year and charter member of Spring Creek Grange, past member of Reardan IOOF Lodge and past member of the Edwall Grain Growers board.  He is survived by his wife, Esther, at the home; one son, Ed Gray of Reardan; two daughters, Mary E. Gray of Olympia, WA, Sherry L. Ledgerwood of Edwall; six grandchildren; two brothers, Harvey Gray of Greenacres, WA, Lee Gray of Taylor, MI; two sisters, Alice Provers of Whidbey Island, WA, Lila Wendell, Everett, WA; numerous nieces and nephews.” (Davenport Times: 3-11-1982)