Archives for January 2017

Vernon “Crow” Kennedy, 88 of Stites, ID died Jan. 21, 2017

January 27, 2017

Vernon “Crow” Kennedy

Vernon “Crow” Kennedy, 88 died January 21, 2017 at his Stites, ID home. Vernon was born May 8, 1928 at Winchester, ID to Harry & Jessie (Massey) Kennedy. The family soon moved to Stites, ID where he grew up and graduated from High School. At twelve years old he lost his left thumb, but this didn’t slow him down much. During his high school years while playing basketball, he gained the nickname “Crow” which stayed with him his lifetime.

After high school life took him on many paths, cat skidder, crane operator, bartender, car salesman and logger for many years until he became a mill worker. He retired after 25 years of service as a white hat for Clearwater Forest Industries, being Bob Krogh’s right hand man.

He grew up attending the first established Church of God in Idaho at Stites where his mother was a founding member. Later he became a Deacon and member of the advisory board. The Stites Church of God is now Gospel Lighthouse Church and he was still an active member.

He was very busy before and after retirement with many interests, Ram Booster Club President, School Board member, Prison Ministry, Gideon member, Civil air patrol, Lions Club, bowling, gardening and he loved to fly fish and hunt.

He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy; his parents, Harry and Jessie Kennedy; and his sisters, Doris Pate and Grace Robeson.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his son, Steven; step daughters Sharon Davenport and Alta Fay Thompson, many children he helped raised like his own and many grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday January 28, 2017 at the Life Center, 4432 Highway 12, Kamiah, Idaho. A covered dish dinner will follow the Service at Gospel Lighthouse Church in Stites, ID. Private interment will be at Pine Grove Cemetery in Kooskia, Id.

Memorial gifts in his memory may go to Gideons International or Syringa Hospice, 607 W Main, Grangeville, Id 83530

Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia, Idaho assisted the family.

His life is a testament to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

Emily Wiley, 83 died January 13, 2017 at her Kamiah, Idaho home.

January 20, 2017

Emily Margaret Wiley 83, passed away January 13, 2017 at her Kamiah, Idaho home.

Emily was born September 5, 1933 to Patsy and Anna Pace in Torrington, CT She grew up in Torrington and in 1956 she made her way out west to California. In 1966 she married Howard Wiley. They moved to Ravensdale, WA and raised their family. After retiring from Boeing she moved to Kamiah, Idaho in 2005.

Her hobbies included fencing club, Silver Spurs 4-H Group, the Saddliers Riding Club and attended the Life Center Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Patsy and Anna Pace and her brothers, William and John Pace.

She is survived by her daughter, Danielle (David) Jacobs, and grandchildren, Cooper and Taylor Jacobs all of Kent, Washington; and her sister, Jenny Mastro of Torrington, CT

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday January 21, 2017 at The Life Center Church on Highway 12. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia is assisting the family.

Julie Marie Wheeler Hart, 64, of Kamiah, ID died December 22, 2016

January 10, 2017

Julie M. Wheeler Hart

Julie was taken home by the creator on December 22, 2016, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Julie was met by her parents Timothy R.Wheeler Sr. ; Delores Lookingglass Wheeler and grandparents Harry & Ida Wheeler; David Lookingglass and Helen Hayes. Julie was born December 8, 1952 in Phoenix Arizona. Julie lived in Kamiah until she became ill and resided at Prestige Care Rehabilitation Center. Julie was a teacher for Nez Perce Tribe Headstart Program when it began serving the Nez Perce Children. Julie was employed several years with Kamiah School District, JOM Indian Education Program, until illness forced her retirement. While at the Kamiah School District, Julie encouraged her students to further their education, and many of her former students kept in contact with Julie and appreciated her support. Julie was also instrumental in starting grief counseling for students following a tragic death of a student. Julie was graduate of Kamiah High School Class of 1971. Julie was an avid KUB fan and attended Kub athletic events and supported the Delores L. Wheeler, Kubs Pay to Play program. Julie enjoyed sharing her Nimiipuu Culture and history as she was employed by the Park Service at the Heart of the Monster site in Kamiah. While at the Heart of the Monster, Julie demonstrated her skill of making Corn Husk bags while sharing Nimiipuu Legends. Julie was active in the community and was longtime participate and former President of the Chief Lookingglass Pow-wow Committee. Julie was a historian of the Nimiipuu, sharing many stories and teaching. Julie was very helpful when young people wanted to join the pow-wow circle; as she would help them with their regalia. Julie was soft spoken, jokester, humorous, and always had a good joke to share and made friends quickly. Julie was kind-hearted and always had a smile on her face. Julie especially enjoyed the Nimiipuu Prayer Warriors when they would come visit her and her young sister Della (Stormy) Wheeler at Prestige. Julie’s enjoyed picking huckleberries, root digging and hunting. Julie is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents (listed above) and a brother Alex Wheeler. Julie is survived by her daughters, Ellisa Kimberly Hart of Lewiston; Danica Natasha Hart of Kamiah; Julie helped raise her nephew and niece David & Tana Wheeler; seven grandchildren, Avianna Vasquez; Maria Vasquez; Julio Zarate-Cruz; Franciso Zarate Cruz; Pedro Zarate-Cruz of Kamiah and August & Nikola Vasrosky of Lewiston; seven siblings, Timothy (Al) & Julia Wheeler of Lapwai; Della (Stormy) Wheeler of Lewiston; Marilyn & Randy Bowen; Nancy Wheeler; Angela & Darryle Broncheau; Dallon & Paula Wheeler and Darrell Wheeler all of Kamiah. Julie’s final services were held December 27th at Second Indian Presbyterian Church with burial at Second Presbyterian Church cemetery in Kamiah under the direction of Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia and Julie’s lifelong friend Verla (Jackson) Wright.

Julie Hart, 64 of Kamiah, ID died December 22, 2016

Patricia Irene George, 85, of Lewiston and Formerly of Kamiah, Idaho

January 10, 2017

Patricia Irene George, 85 of Lewiston and formerly of Kamiah, IdahoPatricia Irene George passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure, at the age of 85, on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at Royal Plaza in Lewiston, Idaho. She was born in Elk River, Idaho, on April 6, 1931. She was the oldest of four girls born to Cedric and Gertrude Sammons. Her sisters, Gay, was born in 1932, Darla, 1941, and Carla joined the family in 1951.

Because her father, Cedric, was a lumber grader, she, along with her family spent her childhood years moving from town to town. Where they chose to call home was dependent upon where her father could find work—as long as their home was near the woods with a stream or river where the family could go camping, fishing, hunting, or huckleberry picking. Some of the places Pat lived were Elk River, Lewiston, Weippe, Riggins, Kamiah, Clarkston, and Bandon, Oregon.

Shortly after graduating from Kamiah High School she married Donald E. George on Nov. 27, 1949. She also attended Lewiston Beauty College between 1949 and 1950. After she and Don were married she found being a housewife and mother (which she often described as being a “domestic engineer”) was her calling.

Don and Pat raised their five children in Kamiah where they continued to live for 48 years until Don’s passing in 1997. After Don passed away, Pat sold the Ranch in Kamiah and moved back to Lewiston. Pat chose to move into assisted living at Brookdale where she resided for four years until she moved into Royal Plaza where she spent the last two months of her life. While at Brookdale she made many new friends and knew practically everyone on a first-name basis.

Pat’s hobbies and interests included walking, aerobics, line dancing, knitting, embroidery, sewing, glass etching, playing pinochle, picking huckleberries, writing, and watching the Gonzaga Bulldogs play basketball. Pat loved to sing and was a member of the Valley Singers while she was living in Kamiah. She was a lifetime members of Weight Watchers. Red River held a very special place in her heart. She and her family loved spending time at the cabin near Red River Hot Springs, creating many wonderful memories.

Pat is survived by her sister, Darla Johnson (Dennis); her children, Linda Vacura (Robert), Eugene George (Kathy), Mary Kress (Leroy), Donna Whittaker (Mark) and Rich George (Cindy). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Don George; her son, David George; her parents, Cedric and Gertrude Sammons; her sisters, Gay Gill and Carla Johnson; and her grandson, Brett Vacura.

Rosary will be held at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Kamiah at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14^th with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Kamiah Cemetery. Dinner will be provided at the church for family and friends immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the Family Hospice & Palliative Care Services, 1250 Idaho St., Lewiston, ID 83501 or the American Heart Association, 140 S. Arthur St. #610, Spokane, WA 99202.

The family would like to thank the staff and friends at Brookdale, Royal Plaza, and St. Joseph Family Hospice & Palliative Care Services for their excellent care of our mother.

Dane Anderberg, 89 of Kooskia, ID died Dec. 16, 2016

January 10, 2017

Dane H. Anderberg Passed away December 16th 2016 at St. Josephs regional medical center from pneumonia following hip surgery. He was 89. Dane was born November 14, 1927 in Declo, Idaho to Harold and Goldie Anderberg. He has one sister Betty Jean Ramsey. After Graduation from Ogden High school, Dane joined the Marines. He served from 1945 to 1948. Dane Married and had 3 children, Paul, Pamela and Michael. Dane worked for E.L Lawrence Laboratory in Berkley CA for 33 years. He was a scientific glass blower. He moved to Tempe AZ and continued to work in research. He met Patricia Carstensen and the two were married November 23, 1985. He became Dad to Charles and Susan Carstensen. Dane and Pat moved to Kooskia Idaho in 2002.
Dane was preceded in Death by his parents and Charles Carstensen. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Patricia, His sister Betty Jean and Sons Paul (Lynne), Michael (Michelle) and Daughters Pamela and Susan. Dane had 10 grandchildren and 34 Great Grandchildren.
Services were held Monday December 19, 2016 at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Kamiah Second Ward. Viewing was from 10:00am – 11:00am and the Funeral Service was at 11:00am. A dinner followed in the fellowship hall. Arrangements was entrusted to Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia.