Tamara A. Parke, 46, Orofino
Tamara Ann Parke, 46, of Orofino passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 in Orofino. She was born in Pendleton, OR Oct. 13, 1958, to Milton Raymond Honeyfield Sr. and Eunice Hope Dishion Honeyfield. She attended school in the Grangeville area and obtained her CNA certification in Seattle. Tamara lived in the Grangeville, Lewiston and Orofino areas, working as a CNA providing care for the elderly. She was baptized in the Catholic Church. In her spare time, Tamara enjoyed crocheting and doing crafts. Survivors include her daughter, Amber Mobley of Yellville, AK; son John Parke of Clarkston; and four sisters, Eunice Lycan and Yvonne Hornbuckle, both of Lewiston, Robin Honeyfield in Missouri and Heather Scott of Clarkston. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Milton Raymond Honeyfield, Jr. The memorial service was held Saturday at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino. Rev. Paul Cross of Orofino officiated.

Louis Horvath Jr., Pinehurst
Memorial service for Louis Joseph Horvath Jr., 76, was held Tuesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Pinehurst. A second memorial service will be held in the House of Representatives in Boise on Feb. 21. Shoshone Funeral Service in Kellogg is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Horvath, who was born in Lewiston, died Jan, 11, 2005. He grew up in Reubens, Idaho, and graduated from high school there. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Idaho and a master's from Washington State University. Mr. Horvath married Joyce Knight in 1952, and the family moved lived in Gifford prior to moving to the Silver Valley in 1954. He worked as a counselor for the Kellogg School District for many years and served for 15 years in the Idaho House of Representatives. Mr. Horvath was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Phi Delta Kappa and the Idaho Education Association. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three children, Louis Horvath III of Pinehurst, Rev. Leslie Knight of Spokane and Clare Haugen of Kent, WA.; a brother, Donald Horvath of Peck; a sister, Dorothy Kraus of Longview, WA; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kellogg School District Scholarship Fund.

Helen Mae Hylton, 85, Orofino
Helen Mae Hylton died Jan. 13, 2005 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. She was 85-years-old and a former owner and operator of Riverside Motel. Helen was born March 22, 1919 at Whitehall, MT to Auverna Harris and Robert George Marsh. She was married to James Lawler. This marriage ended in divorce. She married Robert Hylton July 9, 1947 at Reno, NV. He survives at the family home in Orofino. The couple owned and operated Riverside Motel from June, 1983 to Oct. 1984. Helen attended Foster High School in Seattle, WA. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Orofino since 1983. She enjoyed gardening and being a homemaker. Besides her husband, Robert, Helen is survived by a son, James S. Lawler of Silver Lake, WI; two brothers, Robert Marsh of Orofino and William Marsh of Port Angeles, WA; four sisters, Virginia Dunlap of Folsom, CA, Gladys Brydles of Greenbank, WA, Geraldin Thomas of Seattle, WA and Linda Neklason of Otis, OR; five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A viewing was held Tuesday at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel Tuesday followed by the funeral service Wednesday at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Hale Anderson of the First Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

William L. Hamm, 62, Lenore
William Lee Hamm passed away at home in Lenore Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2005, of pneumonia. He was 62. He was born June 27, 1942 to George William Hamm and Helen Victoria Peterson. He was one of three siblings. He was a giving soul who prayed all the time, ever since he was a small child. He loved righteousness and hated lawlessness. He was a man who would not compromise his beliefs. He taught children to pray without ceasing and read the Holy Scriptures daily. One of his favorite scriptures was Revelation 7:11. Some of his accomplishments were serving in the army, 1961-64, and his courageous testimony helped close the Youth Penal Institution in Salt Lake City. He was a loving father who blessed his children with a simple country life. He also wrote an autobiography of his life called, 'Waif in a Cage,' which is yet to be published. Hamm is survived by his first wife, Eleanor Stayer Tewalt, of Rainbow, CA; his half-brother, William George Hamm, of Marana, AZ; his sister, Shirley Maxwell, of Phoenix; his daughter, Eliesha Ann Davis of Guatay, CA; his son, Abra Hamm of Lenore; his daughter, Sarah Ann Bunker of Cameron, N.C.; and his son, Ammon Hamm of Rainbow. He also has a brother, Michael Allen Hamm, a half-brother, Dennis Patrick McShane, and a half-sister, Marsha Lynn McShane, whose hometowns are unknown. Look for his book, 'Waif in a Cage' by William Lee Hamm, soon. Services have been held.

Matthew Brian Williams, 40, Orofino
Matthew was born in Brevard, North Carolina on December 15, 1964 to George and Sandra Williams. He passed away on September 24, 2004 in Long Beach, WA. Matt grew up in Orofino and graduated from Lewiston Senior High School in 1983 as a valedictorian. He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Idaho in 1987 with a degree in accounting. Soon after, he developed an interest in computer programming and worked the last several years of his life for Microsoft in Redmond, WA. Matt's hobbies included skiing and photography. He was a very skilled skier and enjoyed skiing throughout the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. He put his heart into his photography and produced striking black and white landscapes of the Oregon and Washington coast. Matt will be remembered by his family and friends for his great sense of humor and infectious laugh, and how he gave 110% of himself to everything he touched. He was a brilliant person, who had so much to offer. He is survived by his parents George and Sandra Williams of Kerrville, TX; a brother Michael Williams and a sister Mariann Miller both of Spokane, WA. A memorial fund has been established in Matt's name at the Seattle Foundation. Contributions can be made as follows: Seattle Foundation, c/o Matt Williams Memorial Fund, 1200 5th Avenue, Ste 1300, Seattle, WA 98101 The family would appreciate hearing from any friends or acquaintances of Matt. Please call (830) 896-5940 or email gandswil@ktc.com Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Helen L. Tank, 69, Orofino native
Helen Luella Tank, 69, a retired waitress, passed away Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at her Clarkston home as the result of a stroke. Helen was born Aug. 4, 1935, to Arnold Matson and Christina Stamper Matson at Orofino. She attended Orofino elementary and high schools, graduating in 1954. She then moved to Spokane in 1954, to California in 1956 and then back to Orofino in 1958. She moved to Lewiston in 1962, and then, in 1963, to Clarkston, where she resided until her death. She married Cown Ryder in 1954, and they later divorced. She married William E. Tank on Jan. 11, 1963. He preceded her in death Oct. 17, 1989. Helen's hobbies included sewing, ceramics, gardening, crafts, spending time with her grandkids and cake decorating for birthdays and special occasions. She was preceded in death by her husband; stepfather Villio Tuominen; and her parents. She is survived by her daughter, Debbra Deyo, of Clarkston; son James and Stacy Tank of Clarkston; stepsons Brian and Chris Tank of Clarkston and Jack Schrieber of Lewiston; step daughter Vicki Groff of Spokane; 16 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild due in February. The Funeral was Wednesday at Mountain View funeral Home in Lewiston.

Jack E. Bird, 85, Orofino
Jack Elbert Bird of Orofino died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2005 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. Jack was born on Nov. 17, 1920 in Thornton, WA to Elbert and Beulah Bird. He graduated from high school in Cheney, WA. He served in the U.S. Army and after being discharged, worked for Potlatch Corp. on the logging railroad. He spent his remaining years farming in the Fraser area. He married Hazel Cook Homsey in 1965. They spent their life together farming. Hazel passed away Dec. 20, 2003. His parents, his brother Earl Bird and sister Vadine Darvel preceded Jack in death. The Fraser community gave a wonderful dinner for extended family and friends at the Fraser Grange Hall.

Catherine Armstrong Hardin,97, Kamiah
Catherine Armstrong Hardin, 97, a resident of the Kamiah area for over 70 years, and a retired teacher, passed away on Feb. 20, 2005 at Lewiston Rehabilitation and Care Center. Catherine and her husband, Lawrence Hardin, moved to their farm at Woodland after their marriage in 1933. She lived in this same house until she moved to Burkhart Homes in 1992. Lawrence died suddently in 1966. Catherine, a native of Walnut, IL, was born Nov. 17, 1907, to James and Carrie Phillips Armstrong. At age five, after her mother died she moved to Berwyn, IL. In 1924, she and her aunt moved to Salem, OR, where she graduated from high school in 1928. She graduated from Linfield College at McMinnville, OR in 1930 and began teaching high school in Peck that fall. Once she moved to Woodland she became active in various civic and community organizations. She sang or played piano for many events. She was a concert pianist and had received voice training in early life. She was active in the Clearwater Valley Singers for many years and until she was 85. She served on the Woodland Cemetery Board for 50 years since its inception in 1942. She was an active member of Carrot Ridge Extension Club when it organized in 1947 until 1992. Catherine taught many classes, after attending classes sponsored by the Idaho County Home Demonstration Office. She was honored by Idaho County Extension Office for serving as a 4-H Leader for over 30 years. She was a correspondent to the Idaho County Free Press for over 30 years and served many years as correspondent to the Clearwater Progress of Kamiah. She was a member of Woodland Friends Church, where she was secretary of the Missionary Society for many years. She taught Bible and Sunday school classes. She was active in providing childcare to many Woodland children and was involved in elderly respite care for many years. She was active for many years in the Idaho county Fair and was honored as grand Marshall in 1991. Her first son, John, was drowned in 1939. She is survived by two daughters; Pearl Rose of Tacoma, WA and Francene Baker (Ron), of Tacoma, WA; a son, Paul (Beth) Hardin of Lewiston and Clarkston, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m., Mar. 5 at Woodland Friends Church.

Laurence H. Carrico, 79, Pierce
Laurence H. Carrico, 79, Pierce, was born Sep. 27, 1925 to Henry and Edith Carrico at Orofino and died Feb. 20, 2005 at Orofino of congestive heart failure. Laurence was a truck driver before and during retirement and had worked for R.F. Coon Logging, Inc.; Frank Davis Trucking and other long haul trucking companies. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and had been an atomic bomb test participant at Enwietoc servicing for more then ten years. Favorite hobbies included fishing and visiting with friends and family. He enjoyed people and rarely thought of someone as a stranger, but just a new friend regardless of their station in life. He enjoyed people and life, trying to brighten and cheer others in spite of what the occasion presented. He fought the fight against blindness and diabetes, which afflicted him. He is survived by a brother, Joseph R. Carrico of Soldotna, AK; sons Walter McLeod, Orofino and David Carrico of Weippe; grandson Stephen P. Carrico of Lewiston; and a granddaughter Jamie Lynn Carrico of Lewiston. A son, Stephen P. Carrico of Weippe, preceded him in death. Laurence had the cowboy spirit and loved to travel and was fond of adventure, new places and meeting new people. Work was no stranger to Laurence; often it was one of his favorite hobbies. There will be no service at this time.

Nicolette (Nikki) Litchfield, 17
On March 13, 2005, the gates of Heaven opened up to welcome home our Angel Baby, Nicolette. Nikki loved the Lord and she loved life. Nikki was born Dec. 14, 1987 in Pullman, WA. Her mother was her best friend, and they had a very close and loving relationship. She also loved her sisters dearly. Even though they sometimes had their spats, just let anyone say or do anything to one of her sisters, and they had Nikki to deal with. She loved the outdoors, hiking, camping, going out and just sitting in the woods, enjoying God's beauty. She loved thunderstorms, watching the lightening and the sunsets. Nikki loved driving her Grandpa Huddleston's 4 by 4 Toyota pick-up, and drove it long before she had her driver's license, with Grandpa at her side. She also loved to drive his 4-wheeler. Nikki also loved photography and music. She loved animals of every kind. She had always dreamed of snow boarding, and was able to fulfill that dream this past winter after buying her very first snowboard. Nikki had a love for literature and read many books in her short lifetime, retaining everything she read. She loved to write poetry and had some of her poems published. Nikki was a very strong willed person and could do anything she set her mind to do. She was an excellent cook and loved to cook and bake. There were times when her mother worked and Nikki did the majority of the cooking for her mom and sisters. She could take a little of nothing and turn it into a gourmet meal. Nikki had a special closeness with her Grandma Huddleston. She either lived with or close to her all of her life. Nikki went to her Grandma's two or three nights a week, late at night, when she got home from work or was coming home from a friends, and would say, 'Grandma, you got any of your chicken noodle soup'? Nikki had many, many friends that loved her. Sam Bolen was one of her close friends. All you had to do was meet Nikki and you loved her. She had the most beautiful blue eyes and a beautiful, infectious smile. She had a kind heart and was always eager to help everyone. At 15, Nikki chose to get her GED through LCSC and graduated from there at 16. She went to work at the Weippe Library soon after graduating. She was the Children's Librarian and loved her job and loved spending time every week with the little kindergarten and first graders when she went to read to them. Nikki's plans for the future were trips to various places with her family and friend Sam. She and Sam also planned to share an apartment in the Lewis/Clark Valley and she planned to attend a Culinary Arts School in Portland, OR. Her aspirations were to find happiness and have a career that would enable her to take care of herself. Nikki is survived by her mother, Christina Braun, and her step-father Jesse Braun; father Dan Litchfield and his wife Elizabeth; sisters Mikalah, Breanna, and McKenzie; half brother Jared Litchfield; step brother Josh Braun and step sisters Kayla Rathbun of Nampa and Tiffany Blankenship; grandparents Bob and Jan Currin of Boise, Butch and Marlene Huddleston of Weippe, Sidney and Gloria Blankenship, Clarkston, WA and Lois Messer of Tacoma, WA. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Nikki will be so greatly missed by each and every one of us, and we know the Lord welcomed an angel home the day Nikki left us. Until we meet again, honey girl. Funeral arrangements are pending at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lewiston, ID.

Betty (Robison) Johnson, 77, Kennewick
Betty Maxine Johnson, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away March 13, 2005 at Kennewick General Hospital, Kennewick, WA. She was 77. Betty was born in Idaho Falls to Maxine and Forrest Varney on February 26, 1928. She attended Hansen school in Hansen, Idaho and married Ken Engel in 1944. Their daughter Irona Campbell was born in 1945 and Ken and Betty operated a service station in Hansen. Betty remarried Warren Robison in1947. Three children were born to Warren and Betty, Susan Robison of Kennewick, Kathy Lilya of American Falls and Sheila Cellan of Pocatello. The family farmed in Hansen, Idaho until 1954 when they moved to Warden, WA to farm with Betty's family. In 1968 they moved to American Falls, where Betty opened a beauty shop. Betty remarried A.L. Johnson in 1983 and moved to Jerome, where she was manager of the Senior Citizen's Center for many years. Their many trips to Yuma, AZ resulted in many fond memories and wonderful friendships. They retired to Orofino and continued to travel to Yuma in the winter months. Betty enjoyed the company of her daughter Susan with whom she resided until 2004 when she moved to Hawthorne Court Retirement Center in Kennewick. Among her many talents were singing in the Sweet Adeline's, playing the organ, golfing and cooking. She is survived by her daughter, Irona, and Douglas Campbell of Warden, WA, Susan Robison of Kennewick, WA, Kathy and Terry Lilya of American Falls and Sheila Cellan of Pocatello, 11 grandchildren; Chris Campbell, Beau Campbell, Amy Snyder, Colleen McCullough, Cody smith, Ryan Scherer, Kelly Lewandowski, Adam Jensen, Louis Jensen, Dane Jensen and Conner Cellan; 14 great grandchildren; Matt, Mickenzie, Wyatt, Chandler, Lane, Hope, Hunter, Hayden, Micheal Tyler, Garrett, Jordan, Kaitlyn and Keggin. Memorial services will be held at Mueller's Tri Cities Funeral Home, 1401 s. Union, Kennewick on Thursday, March 17 at 11 a.m. A reception will immediately follow the funeral.

Harold Nollen Kaula, 69
Harold Nollen Kaula passed away Monday, March 14, 2005 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino, ID. He was 69 years old. Harold was born January 23, 1936 to David Vika Kaula and Susanna Kauwe Kaula in Kamuela, HI. He went to school in Kamuela and worked on the Parker Ranch until he entered the Army. After serving in the Army, he moved to Honolulu, Oahu and worked for Young Brothers as a stevedore for 38 years. Harold married Mary Ann Takahashi, who passed away in 1995. On January 15, 2000, he married Suzanne Hartman Stancliffe. Harold is survived by his wife Sue, his sister Grace Kanee Wright and husband Ernest, his brother Mathan (Sam) Kaula and wife Nancy, a son Al Kaula and a daughter Kalani (Queenie) Kanakanui. He is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Dutro; three granddaughters, Leialoha and Keola Kaula and Celyn Dutro; sister-in-law and husband, Jill and Joe DeLuz; step-daughter Patricia Stancliffe Lukens and husband Jeff and their children Sarah and Holly Lukens; great-grandson Aiden John Lukens; step-daughter Valerie Stancliffe and by his many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother David Kaula and his sister Sue Maili Kaula Paul. Harold was an avid archer, hunter, and fisherman. He will be missed by his many friends in Hawaii and Orofino. Everyone loved Harold. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orofino. Arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.

Kenneth Lee Hiner, 79, Orofino
Kenneth Lee Hiner passed away Nov. 8, 2004 at the age of 79. He was born Dec. 16, 1924, to Bessie E. and Ralph B. Hiner in Delphos, Kan. Ken served in the Pacific during WWII with the U.S. Marine Corps as an aircraft mechanic. He and his wife owned the Cougar Canyon Station in Lowell for many years. During his younger years, Ken drove stock cars and was a lifelong NASCAR fan. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing on the North Fork of the Clearwater River and renovating his Ford pickup. He leaves behind his wife of 42 years, Florence A. Hiner; his brother and sister-in-law Millard and Sharon Hiner of Pierce; three sons and their spouses, Gerald and Cherie Hiner of Peck, Larry and Karyl Hiner of Portland, Ore. and Roy and Gail Niles of Redway, Calif. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, younger sister Shirley, and a stepdaughter, Billie. Ken will be deeply missed by his friends and family. Cremation has taken place and at his request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Clearwater Valley Hospital, 301 Cedar, Orofino, ID 83544.

Bree A. Romero-McKinzie, newborn
Bree Ashley Romero-McKinzie was brought into this world prematurely Oct. 12, 2004 at 5:16 p.m. in Spokane. She passed on shortly thereafter due to multiple heart anomalies. She leaves behind her parents, Ceberino and Cordi Romero, brother Dartagnan, and grandparents, Tom and Betty McKinzie, all of Orofino, as well as many family members in Mexico. Cremation was held at Hennessey Valley Funeral Home in Spokane and Bree was taken home. No services will be held.