Obituaries

Joan Marie Nubbe, 81, of Kooskia, Idaho passed away peacefully at home with her dear friend by her side. Joan was born February 9, 1941,to Emil and Mardell Hertel, on her sister Patricia‘s second birthday, in Brainerd, Minnesota. Joan grew up in Brainerd and attended school there.

On February 14, 1961, she married John Martin Lampert. They had one daughter, Angela Renee Lampert (Rose). They divorced within a year. Joanne and Angela resided in her parents home until August 24, 1969, when she married Mylan (Mickey) Eugene Nubbe. Shortly after, they moved to Janesville, Wisconsin, where Mickey worked for the post office and Joan worked as a milker on a dairy farm and grew a prize-winning garden. They returned to Brainerd in 1974, then moved to Fridley, Minnesota in 1977. Joan worked at various jobs as a waitress and custodian. In 1978, the USDA transferred Mickey to Boise, Idaho, where they stayed until Mickey’s death in 1998. She moved to the Camas Prairie to be near her daughter Angela and family.

In 2005, she met the dearest friend of her life Edith Mitchell. In December 2015, Joan became roommates with Edith at her home. They had many fun adventures over the past seven years and helped many elderly in their community. Edith loved Joan like a sister, and the feeling was mutual.Joan took her last breath in Edies arms.

Joanne is survived by her Best friend Edith Mitchell, daughter Angela, grandsons Bo{Laura} Rose of Greencreek and Austin{Chris} Rose of Lewiston, and granddaughters Jessica Rose {Cali.}, Robin Rose and Patience Rose both of Lewiston. Great grandchildren Makayla and Thomas Rose,Olivia and Corbin Rose, Faith Walton. She was also blessed with five bonus grandchildren she had yet to meet, and six bonus great grandchildren.She is also survived by her Brothers Terry{brenda} Hertel of AZ, Jeff {Wendy} Hertel of Wi and sister Shirley Hertel Baumgartner of Mn.

She was preceded in death by her Parents Emil and Mardell Hertel, Brothers Jim and Henry, sister Patricia Dauber, her husband Mickey of 28 years, and her son-in-law Robert Rose Jr. of Lewiston.

There will be a graveside service for Joannie at Ferdinand Cemetery on Saturday, August 6 at 11 AM, with a luncheon after at the home of Bo and Laura Rose in Greencreek, Idaho.

Wilbern Dean Holt of Stites, Idaho at the age of 84 changed his address to Heaven on Friday,
July 8, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Mount Judea, Arkansas to Pete Holt and Mrytle Mae (Sparks) Holt of Lamar,
Arkansas. He married Freida Annette Dilday on September 21, 1961 in Clarksville, Arkansas,
and they would have celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary this year.
Survivors include his wife Freida Holt of Stites, Idaho; his children Bonnie (Weldo) Melvin of
Auburn, WA, Connie (Ron) Pell of Athol, Idaho, Darlene Payton (Ollie) of Kamiah, Idaho, Gary
Holt of Stites, Idaho, and Kenneth (Tina) Holt of Benbrook, TX. He has 16 grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren.
Wilbern was raised in Lamar, Arkansas and lived there until he was drafted into the Army. He
completed his basic training in Missouri and was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington.
Wilbern met his only love, Freida while working with her Dad, Carl Dilday, cutting pulpwood in
Arkansas. Her Dad, the new Pastor of the Lamar Assembly of God, told Mom that he had met
this really nice kid at work. It didn’t take long for Dad to go to that church and meet “the pretty
blonde preacher’s daughter” and he was hooked. While serving in the army, he proposed to his
sweetheart and they were married.
Wilbern spent over 40 years in the Logging Industry carrying a chainsaw and falling timber.
After retiring from logging, he worked in the Park and Recreation Senior Program at the US
Forest Service in Kooskia, Idaho. He enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, 4 wheeling and camping.
He spent many hours woodworking, creating treasures for his family.
He kept busy helping others with the remodeling of their homes, and helped build several
churches. He was a member of Gospel Lighthouse Church of God in Stites and taught
Sunday School for many years. His faith in God, his family and his church were very important
to him.
He enjoyed football and basketball, always rooting for the Arkansas Razorbacks, Seattle
Seahawks, Cowboys, Gonzaga and many others.
His gentle, quiet spirit, love and hugs will be greatly missed. He was the best!
Services will be @ 11:00 am Saturday, August 13th at the Gospel Lighthouse Church of God,
Stites, Idaho with Pastor Troy Hall Jr. officiating. In Lieu of flowers we have set up a scholarship
fund in his memory.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Wilbern Holt Athletic Scholarship Fund for local
Youth. For more information or to sign the guest register, visit www.trenaryfuneralhome.com.

Clarence Douglas Sego left this mortal strain Thuesday evening July 12th at the age of 95 preceded in death by two sons, Dennis and Gordon, sister Donna, and parents Dutch & Gerty Sego. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Gale Marie (Shearer)Sego,3 sons Dave, Dallas, & Glen. Two daughters Debra & Gwen, 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren. Dad was a veteran of WWII. He spent his life’s work in the saw mill industry. The last 23 years of his career as a lumber grader for Ida Pine Mills in Grangeville. He was a devoted husband and father and servant of the lord. We are certain that as a righteous servant of God he even at this moment , is busy in the work the lord has assigned him.We will miss you dad ,but look forward to our great reunion.

Sister Nancy, you hit the buzzer beater, cleared the bases grand slam, You got the big WIN! Nancy Rae Wheeler journeyed to her final victory 12:05 a.m. May 22, 2022, age 67, at her home in Kamiah, Idaho. Nancy’s sisters, brothers nieces and nephews were with her as she drew her last breath, ready to leave this world.

Nancy worked with the Neighborhood Youth Corp during as a young teen. Nancy graduated from Kamiah High School, Class of 1972. She also attended University of Idaho and Haskell College. Nancy worked as a sticker picker at Weyerhaeuser Mill,. Nancy was hired as a Security Guard when the Itseyeye Casino opened for business. Nancy worked for the Nez Perce tribe Headstart program receiving her certification in Childhood Development. Nancy was hired by the Nez Perce Tribe ERWM program, she worked at ERWM for 25 years. Nancy retired August 31, 2021

Nancy was a loyal Kub Fan/Booster. She was the leader of our Kub Loud Mouth Section during football season. Nancy was also a big fan of the Pittsburg Steelers, one never interrupted her during Steeler games. Nancy played basketball with the Teen Champs when she was in high school, she enjoyed traveling with them to tournaments. Nancy shared many stories of her Teen Champ Days. Nancy served on the Nez Perce Tribe Housing Board for 12 years and also served on the Nez Perce Tribe General Council Election Commitee.

Nancy was blessed with a beautiful spirit. She supported fundraiser, she helped out friends family and neighbors during Covid. Nancy was never one to boast, never out seeking attention for her good deeds. Her giving personality touched many. Her beautiful spirit and personality leaves a big impact on her many nephews and nieces Nancy is survived by her brother Tim (Al) Julia Wheeler of Lapwai, Marilyn & Randy Bowen of KAMIAH, Angela Broncheau, Dallon & Beth Wheeler, and Darrell Wheeler all of KAMIAH. Many cousins nieces and nephews.

As a Woman of God, Nancy’s ancestors, her parents Timothy & Delores Wheeler, brother Alex Charles Wheeler, sisters Julie Wheeler Hart, Della (Stormy) Wheeler and nephew-grandson David Lookingglass Wheeler Sr. will be there to welcome Nancy to her Eternal life where the streets are made of gold and the roses never fade.

Private dressing and viewing Wednesday at 2:00 PM. Memorial Service at 6:30 at the Weeyas Community center in KAMIAH. Funeral Thursday May 26, 2022 10:00 a.m. at Second Presbyterian Church, burial at Second Church Cemetery on No Kid Lane. Dinner to follow, head cooks Alan & Lora Reuben.

Yox Kalo (that’s all)

Jack Gifford Watkins Jr, 63, beloved father, son, husband & devoted friend, passed away in his home, surrounded by the comfort of his loving family on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 after fighting a valiant battle against Glioblastoma Brain Cancer.

Jack was born on February 4, 1959, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Jack Gifford Watkins, Sr & Joyce Palmer Hayes. He admirably served in the US Navy on the USS Shreveport as a Hospital Corpsman.

After the Navy, Jack spent over 41 years in the medical field as an RN, BSN, CCU, Nurse, lovingly caring for & serving patients in the hospital system, then in private practice as the proud owner of Providence Nursing, providing professional in-home nursing services. He helped many live their best lives after they left his care. At the end of his career, he bravely cared for patients in Critical Care Covid Units in multiple states.

Just a few of the many ways to describe Jack: He imparted wisdom, lived honorably & adventurously, a man with a rough exterior yet soft heart, strong willed yet compassionate & giving. If he gave you his word, you could count on him following through. Above all else, he was there for everyone, at any time. He had a love of cars & held a Recreational Pilots License. He sacrificed much to provide numerous memorable family adventures, including ocean vacations, boating, fishing & skiing trips and loved supporting his children & grandchildren’s football & baseball games.

Jack is survived by his lovely bride, Grace Lasco Watkins, his children: Lance (Shannon) DeWitt, Texas; Johnathan (Tiffany) Lasco; Logan (Amy) Harmon; Colt Lasco, Wyoming; Melissa Riley; Cody (Katie) Watkins; Brandon Watkins; Darah Grogan, his fur-babies: Kinsey; Kyle & Max and his grandchildren: Talon; Zach; Zane; Pierson; Tessa; Reven; Kayson; Quentin; Oliver; Liam; Jax; Christa; Briar & Kallen.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Kendyl Grogan.

Befitting the outdoorsman Jack was, Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be held in September 2022 (opening of Steelhead season) near Lewiston, Idaho. Jack’s final resting place will be in Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Clinton Scott Lindsay

Clinton was born July 10th, 1985 to Ronald Lee Lindsay and Patricia Irene Lindsay (McDermott).

Clinton grew up around Spokane, Washington, where most of his family lives and lived most of his life in Pierce, Idaho; where he attended school until 10th grade.

He moved to Kamiah, ID in 2003, where he met the love of his life, Cecilia Lee Phillips. They spent 19 wonderful years together. They have two lovely children, Doralee Rose Lindsay and Rodney Lewis Lindsay. Clinton loved to be in the outdoors; hunting, fishing, cutting wood, searching for morels, harvesting berries.

Clinton had a large family that he loved very much. He enjoyed going to Spokane to hang out with them.

Clinton worked at the Rocky Canyon Pellet Mill in Grangeville, ID where he met some amazing people, including his best friend James Wilson.

Clinton will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends who loved him very much.

Clinton is preceded in death by his father Ronald Lee Lindsay, Uncle Sid McDermott, his paternal grandparents Effie Lindsay and Scott Lindsay; his maternal grandparents Frances McDermott and Rodney McDermott.

Clinton is survived by his fiancée of 19 years, Cecilia Lee Phillips, their two children, Doralee Rose Lindsay and Rodney Lindsay; his mother Patricia Irene Lindsay (McDermott); his sister Shanna Rose Lindsay, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

There will be a memorial with a potluck after, to follow at a later date.

Robert M. Braun left his home on Cottonwood Creek to be with his heavenly family on May 3, 2022. He was the son of Mervin Gustave Braun and Ida Elsie Braun (Hartman). Brother of Kenneth Braun (Glady) and James Hartman. He was the father to Roben E. Braun (Karen) and Bryan L. Braun; Grandpa to Jessica Standlee and Justin Braun (Cassie); Great Grandpa to Jace, Zoey, and Aria; as well as his love and wife Karen E. Braun of 58 years. He was an uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend to many others.

He was born in Craigmont, Idaho on October 17, 1938 and grew up on the family ranch on Cottonwood creek, he attended grade school in Stites and later in Lewiston, Idaho, where he attended school as well as starting the Army National Guard program and graduated from Lewiston Senior High school in 1959. He joined the Army National Guard in Lewiston, Idaho in 1955 until he was honorably discharged in January of 1963.

He enjoyed swimming and was a skilled scuba diver giving lessons to the ones that were interested in learning; he was also readily available to dive for vehicle accidents on the Clearwater River when ever it was needed.

He worked out of the Kooskia Forest Service office, doing trail work and wild fire abatement. While there he met and made some life long friends and spoke of all the fun they had during their work. He worked at the Harpster Saw Mill on the green chain, while working on the family ranch. 

After leaving the National Guard he started a friendship with Karen McCain and they were married in the Stites Baptist Church on November 16, 1963, their reception was held in the building that is now the Stites Post Office building. They lived on the family ranch raising their cattle and Arabian horses, Bob always rode his beloved stallion and friend, Shawn when checking on their cattle at home and on their range in the Red River area. They opened Bob’s Service in 1963 until it was sold in 2021. Bob enjoyed visiting with customers and friends; one time he had the opportunity to have an enjoyable visit with bike riders from Italy and France while he repaired their bike tires.  Bob certainly had the gift to gab and differences in language, culture, etc. was never a problem.  Bob drove school bus for Clearwater Valley School District for 45 years. He enjoyed driving the Kidder Ridge route he had and the 3 generation of kids he hauled. Bob also drove many activity buses and trips to state with the girls basket ball team and other state competitions. During the fall Bob hauled hay from the Tri Cities and Walla Walla, WA and Cambridge, ID areas hauling hay for the ranch and friends.  In addition, he hauled cattle not only for himself, but for several friends around the local area.  He led a busy life and never let the grass grow under his feet, always there to help family and friends. Bob will always be remembered for his quick joke and smile. He will never be forgotten !!

There will be a memorial service at Kooskia High School on Saturday May 21th, starting on 10 am bring a dish and some memories to share.

Stanley Hahn Seigler died from complications from a stroke on April 16, 2021.  Stan was born January 29, 1952 in Walterboro, SC and later moved with his family to Beaufort, SC where his family started a pickle company and later a piano shop, selling, repairing and tuning pianos.

Stan earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.  After working as an engineer,  he went back to his hometown to work in his family’s business.

Stan married Sarah (Sally) Leslie Rentz of Walterboro, SC in 1973. He became the Principal of a Christian day school and attended Beaufort Bible Institute in the evening.

At age 29, Stan, Sally and their children moved to American Samoa to work as missionaries for almost 3 years.

When asked to start a Bible Institute, Stan and his family moved to San Diego where they lived for 12 years. He also became  pastor at Harbison Canyon Bible Church. Stan earned a Master of Divinity from Linda Vista Bible College and Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree.

Stan was asked to start another Bible Institute in Centralia, WA where they lived for 13 years.

For the last 12 years, Stan has lived and pastored in Kamiah, ID. He loved to invent and build in creative ways. His most notable invention was his patented Dry Fire Mag, which sales grew exponentially and created income for his family and others around Kamiah.

Stan loved to teach from the Bible and be a pastor. But, one of his greatest accomplishments was being Papa and Grandpa. He faithfully and joyfully kept his promise to never let his ministry take precedence over time and passion for his family. He spent much time creating priceless memories with his children and grandchildren; fishing, hunting, shooting, playing instruments, singing, laughing, discovering and being “Pop.” He faithfully had family devotions and pointed us towards our faithful Heavenly Father.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his lifetime, joyfully devoted wife of 48 years, 7 beloved children, and 21 precious grandchildren. He has 2 surviving siblings and 5 nieces and nephews.

A memorial is planned for Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 10 AM at the Kamiah Senior Center. All are invited to attend.

Our dear sweet daughter, mother, sister and wife, Hollie Chantel (Murray) Snyder was born in Pocatello Idaho July 20, 1985, Hollie Passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 36, in Kooskia Idaho.

Hollie enjoyed spending time with her family. Holidays and birthdays were special to her watching the excitement of her children.  She enjoyed gardening she grew beautiful flowers.  She loved singing and always sang to her children.  She loved to draw and loved rafting.  She was a very loving, caring, and giving person.  She was full of smiles when she would give her nephew Ronan a gift.

She will be missed leaving behind her loving family, Mother and Father Robin and Bob Murray, her three beautiful children Jerod Murray, Jordan Murray, and JannaLee Murray. Her husband Mark Snyder, her sister Danelle  LeFevre, her brother Ryan (Amber Heasley) Murray, and nephew Ronan Murray.

Her cousins, Michael (Heather McDougal) Mendez, Rhiannon (Nathen) Carson, Jessica Anderson, Tyler (Renee) Anderson, Kenneth Benkosky, JaiDee(Alex Miller) Brimer, Cory Brimer, Timothy O’Shea, Christopher (Christina)  O’Shea, Steven Stockwell, Cynthia (William) Anderson, Vance (Michelle) Nugent, Camelle (Gregory) Yancey, Christopher (Anita) Kent, Heath (Megan) Kent, Eric (Stephanie) VonDerLieth, Kyle (Brandy) VonDerLieth, Curt (Vivian) VonDerLieth, Tawna Sharp, Ethan (Michelle Bowman) Falter, Jared Falter, Cassaundra (Dillon) VanOrden, Steffen (Shelbi Ferdinand) Falter and Trenton (Shantel) Falter.

Grandparents Bruce and Patricia Stockwell of Kooskia Idaho

Those who followed before her, Aunt Jeri Mendez, Aunt Emma June White, Aunt Tena Kent, and Uncle Daris Kent.

The memorial Service will be held at the LDS Church Highway 12, Kamiah Idaho.  May 6, 2022 at 11:00 A.M.

A luncheon will follow.

Graveside service will follow the luncheon.