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Kenneth (Tuffy) Dale Payton Sr., 72, of Kooskia

Kenneth (Tuffy) Dale Payton Sr. was born to Claudia Wilsey Payton and Delbert Payton on September 23, 1946. He grew up in a family full of brothers and sisters who were very spirited and loved to push the envelope. His father died while he was young and he quit school to go to work to help support his mother and siblings. He never regretted it and was proud to do so. He was then drafted into the US Army to go to Vietnam in 1967. While on leave in Seoul South Korea he met Yu Su Kyong (Candy). They married on December 5, 1968. Kenneth and Candy welcomed their son Ken Payton Jr on November 8, 1973. Their little family had many adventures spending time in the mountains and spending time together as a family. They welcomed many of Ken’s friends to their home over the years and treated them as their own. They took them hunting, fishing and showed them a new world in the outdoors. On April 2, 1994 they welcomed Kama Pfefferkorn Payton to their family. March 15, 1997 Candy lost her battle to lung cancer and went home. Tuffy was lost without her but treasured the time they had together and talked of the time they would once again be together. April 19, 1999 he was blessed with his grandson Zachery Payton (Zack). Zack and Grandpa were best of friends. They were hunting and fishing partners.

Ken was proud of his service in the Army and to be a Veteran. He worked in sawmills in the area until he retired in 2008. He enjoyed watching his grandson play football and the friends who came over to play who all called him grandpa. He loved his family and his dogs. He would reminisce of all the crazy things he and his brothers did as kids and his adventures with Candy.

He is survived by his son Ken Payton Jr, Kama Payton, Zack Payton. Brothers Clifford and Gary (Dannette) Payton and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents Claudia and Delbert Payton Sr, Sisters Marietta Payton Miller, Patricia (Patty) Payton, and Brothers Gale, Delbert (Sonny) Payton.

There will be a graveside service at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Kooskia. A potluck will follow at the Clearwater Valley High School Cafeteria. In lieu of flowers, donations to help with expenses can be made at Trenary Funeral Home.

While saying goodbye is very difficult, knowing my parents are together again is a comfort.

Harold Jerome “Jerry” Walker, 80, of Kamiah

Xa Xaac Kahato (Short Grizzly Bear) Harold Jerome Walker, Sr. the first born son of Lynus (Tarzan) Walker and Isabelle (Moody) Walker was born on April 7, 1938 and died Monday, November 12, 2018. He had been diagnosed with Lung Cancer and had been suffering with End Stage Renal Disease.

He attended elementary and High School in Kamiah where he made a name for himself on the basketball court shooting “3’s” long before the shot was given full credit. As a child he participated in Cub Scouts and as a teen ager he perfected his war dancing techniques under the tutelage of “Tex” Williams. The Troupe traveled around the region doing exhibition dancing with authentic regalia provided by “Tex”.

In 1955 he married Maudie Samuels and they had two children, Paula and Belle. They divorced and he later married Beulah Oatman and four children followed, they were Harold J. Walker, Jr., Tracey Walker (deceased), Troy Walker, and Tamzen Walker (deceased). This marriage also ended in divorce. His children collectively produced 26 grandchildren (3 preceded him in death) 19 great grandchildren (1 preceded him in death). Jerry loved children and besides grandpa (qalaca or pilaqa) and great grandpa (Poxc), he was affectionately known as Uncle Jerry. He worked as a laborer on many projects, but especially proud of helping construct the Lochsa highway connecting the Clearwater country to Missoula, MT. He received certificates in heavy equipment operation and worked in various jobs in Washington, Idaho and Oregon. He most enjoyed going for fish or firewood, harvesting traditional roots, making tipi poles and baking pies and making fry bread. Although not active inside the Presbyterian Church he was always faithful to serve God by working at the Ti’lapalo Indian Cemetery (2nd Church) and Church grounds. Each summer he traveled to the Talmaks Presbyterian Camp near Mason Butte near Craigmont. Here he enjoyed preparing the grounds before the camp meeting started.

He is survived by his children, Paula (Adrian) Moody, Belle Linda Walker, Harold, Jr. (Griz), and Roy, His sisters, Tootsie Souther, Connie (Steve) Evans, Christine Walker all of Lapwai and Shirley Guzman of Kamiah. His many grandchildren and great grandchildren, numerous, nieces, nephews and first cousins.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the 2nd Presbyterian Church, Burial at the Church Cemetery on No Kid Lane in Kamiah. Dinner will follow at the Church Dining Hall.

Larry L. Paul, 69, of Stites

Larry L. Paul, of Stites, passed away on October, 26, 2018. He was 69. He was born in October of 1949 to the late Harold and Viola Paul. Larry, the third of five children, was born into a loving home next to the Kamiah swimming pool. He spent time as a youngster playing at the Kamiah Dry Cleaners, which his parents owned.

He graduated as a Kamiah Cub in ‘68. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Music at LCSC. Soon after graduation he married his childhood sweetheart, Crystal Shown. They moved to Elk River, where he taught English and Music for two years. When the opportunity presented itself he moved back to the Valley to teach school at CV. For over three decades Larry taught grades 1-12, conveying his joy of music to students and the community through band, choir and music. He was extremely dedicated to his students and colleagues. He always said once he started teaching the grandkids of kids he had taught then it was time to stop. So in 2011 Larry hung up his conductor’s baton and retired.

Larry learned early on of God’s love and grace, spreading both to everyone he came in contact with. At the Life Center Pentecostal church he held several leadership roles. Larry’s love for both God and music could be heard in the church as he played his trumpet at church, using it to worship God.

Larry never stopped learning. He took several classes throughout his lifetime to better himself personally and as a parent. His love of knowledge and desire for understanding were passed on to his kids, and he encouraged them to work hard and always strive to be better.

In his free time, Larry enjoyed being in the outdoors. He spent a lot of time hunting and fishing as a young man. His favorite thing to do was to read the newspaper each morning while enjoying his coffee on the deck.

Although he faced several health challenges throughout his life, Larry didn’t let them hold him back. He had heart attacks and strokes, was run over by a rotor tiller, and suffered from liver disease. Yet he lived through them all. He continued to fight and live life. He was blessed with a great sense of humor. When you asked how he was feeling, he would reply, “with my fingers.”

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Wayne, and sister, Yvonne. In addition to his wife, Crystal, he is survived by his children Sky (Ryan) Eckert, Beth, Levi, and Jonathan Paul; his grandchildren Trevor and Vivian; his sisters Cathy Warnock and LaDonna Hendren and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Services will be held at The Life Center, 4432 Highway 12 on November 10th at 11AM.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Larry Paul scholarship fund through Freedom Northwest Credit Union under Beth Paul. Telephone: 208-926-4768.

Trenary Funeral Home is assisting the family, www.trenaryfuneralhome.com.

Dale Weeks, 60 of Grangeville

Dale Gean Weeks was born to Kenneth Weeks and Onah (Massey) Weeks on January 1st,
1958 at Syringa General Hospital in Grangeville. He attended high school in Grangeville and
Kooskia. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1976.
He attended Lewis Clark State College for auto mechanics.

On July 2, 1977, Dale married his soul mate, Connie Akin. Together, they raised two sons,
Wesley and Wade. Initially, he operated a shop out of a house in Kooskia but quickly learned he
could not provide for his family there. They moved to Lewiston in 1981 and Dale began working
for Forest Auto Parts. Through this experience, Dale fell in love with the towing industry and
resolved to go into business for himself. On November 17th, 1983, he established Dale’s
Rescue Towing in Grangeville. The first shop was in an old chicken coop and Dale built most of
his wreckers himself. Proud to always be both owner and operator, Dale worked tirelessly to
build his business and provide for his family. For him, every wrecker call was a new experience
and a chance to meet new people. Dale was always willing to help someone out or give them a
second chance. He will be missed by family and friends who knew him for decades and by so
many who only met him for minutes. For over 30 years, he donated cars to the Animal Ark and
provided cars to local EMS groups for extrication classes and for sober graduation:

In the last two years, Dale had purchased two new tow trucks. He was so excited and proud to
bring his latest truck home as he’d added his sons to the business logo on the side.

On October 16, 2018, Dale joined his mom and his dad and numerous friends. He is survived
and missed by his wife, Connie, his son Wesley Weeks of Grangeville, his grandson Timothy
Weeks of Kuna, his son Wade Weeks and his wife Tiffany of Hayden, his granddaughter
Madeline, his brother James Weeks and his partner Dot of White Bird, his aunts Mary Massey
and Irene Smith, numerous cousins and countless friends.

Services will be held Friday, October 26th at 2pm at Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia. There will be a
potluck following the services at Kooskia City Hall. Donations in Dale’s memory can be made to
the Grangeville Animal Ark and Grangeville EMT Association.

Rest easy, Dale – we will drag the chains from here.

Steven “John” Charles Osborn, 84, of Kooskia

Steven John Charles Osborn passed away at Daley Care Center in Culdesac, Idaho on October 14, 2018. He was the son of James & Elizabeth (Allen) Osborn and was born May 10, 1934 in Asotin, Washington.

Steven attended Asotin High School and graduated from Clarkston High School in 1952. He married the love of his life Goldie F. Tippett at the Church of God in Clarkston, WA. on July 3, 1964. He was a farmer though and through. As a young man he farmed in California, Asotin and Reuben’s. After his marriage to Goldie he farmed in Glenwood, Woodland and Tahoe.

John was a member of Gideon’s for over 20 years and an active member of his church. His devout faith inspired many around him, most importantly his family. He loved to talk about the Lord and was unashamed of shedding tears when he did so. His heart belonged to Jesus.

He is survived by his wife Goldie Osborn of Lewiston, ID., daughter Stephanie (Fred) Woods of Friday Harbor, WA., son Matt (Robyn) Osborn of Tahoe, ID., daughter Annette (Aaron) Brennan of Austin, TX., daughter Teresa (Andre) Gonzalez of Lehi, UT., son Aaron Osborn of Tahoe, ID., brother James (Arlene) Osborn of Lewiston, ID. Sister Maude (Einar) Linseth of Roseberg, OR., sister Mary (John) Jensen of South Dakota and 14 grandchildren. John was preceded in death by his sister Rachel Hodson.

Marty McGowen, 63, of Kamiah

Marty McGowen, 63, of Kamiah, died October 9, 2018 in Spokane, Washington.

Memorial Service – Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., Kamiah Community Presbyterian Church, Potluck dinner to follow

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