Donald Trombley, 47
Donald Lee Trombley died Nov. 8, 2003 in Orofino. He was 47. Donald was born May 2, 1956 in San Rafael, Calif. to Bertha Loretta Mary Miller. He received his education up through high school, earning his diploma by G.E.D. A marriage to Jean Aro in 1980 ended in divorce. Survivors include a wife, Debbie Butchko of Portland, Ore.; mother, Mary Perata of Orofino; father, Don Trombley of Mesa, Ariz.; a daughter, Genevieve Trombley of Daly City, Calif.; two sisters, Teri Lubbers of Grapevine, Tex. and Viki Trombley, Seaside, Ore. and a brother, James Perata, of Orofino. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

William McKee, 72
William Andrew McKee, of Kamiah, died Nov. 5, 2003 at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 72. Service arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.

Mildred Florence Warren, 85, Orofino
Orofino resident, Mildred F. Warren, died Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. She was 85. Mildred was born Jan. 21, 1918 in Clearwater, Neb. to Louis and Jane Ann Marwood McKenna. As a young girl she grew up on a farm in that area during the dust storms, Great Depression and grasshopper invasions. At the age of 14, she started working outside the home taking care of the elderly. In 1940, she moved to Los Angeles, Calif. where she did domestic work for a stockbroker. This is where she met and married her husband, Frank Warren in Yuma, AZ on July 19, 1941. The couple moved to San Diego in 1945. There they opened and operated a garage, gas station and Frank was a mechanic. They moved to Lewiston in 1948 and purchased a home in Clarkston Heights in 1951 where they raised livestock, gardens and their children. She worked for several years as a cook at Tri-State Hospital before the family moved to Pierce in 1966. They resided there until 1977, when Frank retired and they moved to Orofino. Her husband of 50 years died in 1991. In 2001, she moved to Brookside Landing. Each and every resident there was very special to her and became another part of her family. Her door was always open and her grandchildren would stop by regularly with their friends. She loved them all. She also had a great love for many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and all her nieces and nephews. One of the greatest highlights of her life was when David Johnson of the Lewiston Morning Tribune called upon her in Nov. 1999, for an interview. Mildred was a gardener of vegetables and flowers and loved to preserve the produce and cook for her family. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and their drill team in the 40's, a member of the Rebekahs and a 4-H leader in Pierce. She was involved with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Orofino Senior Citizens and Hospice. Mildred was a member of the First Christian Church in Orofino, where she was on the Board and served as a Deaconess. Prior to her death the Board bestowed upon her Lifetime Honorary Deaconess. Her church, Pastor Howard and Jesus Christ were of great comfort to her. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Jane and Ben Greene of Orofino and Peggy and Ray Moore of Clarkston; three sisters, Rose Jensen of Neligh, Neb., Irene McLeod of San Diego, Calif. and Joyce Pankau of Chula Vista, Calif; brother Lloyd McKenna of Lewiston; granddaughters Kerrie Matos, Shelly Brown, Salena Moore, Jennifer Willis, Bridjett Moore and Amanda Greene; great-grandchildren Nicholas and Nathan Brown, Jasmine Moore and Ryan Jared; and many nieces and nephews whom she also loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Frank, sister Georgia Carlson, and brothers Richard McKenna and Gene McKenna. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel. A luncheon will follow at the First Christian Church in Orofino. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. Memorials may be made to the Christian Women's Fellowship at the First Christian Church, P.O. Box 903, Orofino, ID 83544 or to the Clearwater EMT's at Clearwater County Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 1347, Orofino, ID 83544.

Sister Radegunda, 101, Cottonwood
Sister Radegunda (Frieda) Bischofberger, died Oct. 19, 2003 at the Monastery of St. Gertrude in Cottonwood. She was 101. She was born to Johann Baptist and Theresia Klauer Bischofberger on March 28, 1902 in Appenzell, I. Rh., Switzerland. Eleven days aboard the ship Relgenland brought her to the United States in 1923, where she made Profession as a benedictine Sister at St. Gertrude's in Cottonwood two years later. In Idaho she ministered as a domestic worker at St. Gertrude's and St. Michael's monasteries in Cottonwood, St. Valentine's Hospital in Wendell, St. Anthony's School in Greencreek, St. Joseph's School in Genesee, St. Paul's School in Nampa, St. Anthony's School in Nezperce, Our Lady of Consolation (later St. Mary's) Hospital in Cottonwood and St. Benedict's Hospital in Jerome. Combined with her adventuresome spirit, her quick wit, ready laugh and twinkling eyes charmed people. Beyond that, she inspired them by her deep faith and prayer. She was the last sister from Switzerland in the community. Her eight brothers and sisters preceded her n death. She is survived by her monastic community and many nieces and nephews. A Vigil Service was held in the Monastery on Oct. 21 and the Mass of Christian Burial on Oct. 22. Memorials may be made to the Monastery of St. Gertrude, HC 3 Box 121, Cottonwood, ID 83522. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Uhlorn Funeral Home in Cottonwood.

Jacqueline Jost, 78, Lenore
Jacqueline (Jackie) Jost, a resident of Lenore since 1994, died Oct. 13, 2003 after a lengthy respiratory illness. She was 78. Jackie was born June 17, 1925 to Benjamin Haddock and Nina Benson Haddock. She was raised in Ventura, Calif., one of eight children. After marrying Paul Jost, they lived and raised their family on the central coast of California until 1974. The family moved to Sedro Woolley, Wash. in 1974 and spent the next 20 years fishing the Skagit River and helping her husband run a craft store called Jost Haus of Leisure until 1979. At that time Paul and son Phillp opened Jost Flooring Company, for which she answered the phone and made hearty lunches. After the couple's move to Lenore in 1994, she spent her retirement fishing and creating her crafts while living in their lob cabin on Hanks grade. Jackie is survived by her husband Paul Jost; her children Ann, Paulla and Phillip and son and daughter-in-law Craig Ufferheide and Kimberlee Jost; seven grandchildren, Robert Renetzky, Kelly MacDonald, Trenda Stennett, Natasha Storm, Mica Christian, James McConaghy and Amelia Christian and seven great-grandchildren.

Raymond O. Albers, 82, Orofino
Raymond O. Albers died Sept. 29, 2003 at Lewiston. He was 82. Ray was born March 14, 1921 at Gilbert to Gustov Albers and May Brown Albers. He graduated from Nezperce High School in 1939 and married Margaret Braun Feb. 27, 1943 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Orofino. A farmer and rancher, Ray lived in the Gilbert area from the time of his birth until 1990, when he moved to the Riverside area of Orofino. In 2001 he moved to Brookside Landing at Orofino. Ray served two terms on the school board of the Nezperce School District during the 1960's. He enjoyed fishing and growing roses. One of his greatest pleasures was riding horses. Survivors include his wife Margaret at Brookside Landing in Orofino; two sons, Nick and Jean Albers, Orofino and Morrie Albers and Cindy Albers, both of Nezperce; a daughter, Donna and Keith Hyatt of Fruitland; a sister, Claire Shriver of Othello, Wash.; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister, three sons and a grand-daughter. Funeral services were held Friday at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Clarence Howard officiating. Burial followed at Lewis Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston. Memorials may be made to the Clearwater Youth Alliance or to the charity of your choice.

Mary L. Pittman, 85, Orofino homemaker
Mary L. Pittman, a retired Orofino homemaker, died Sept. 30, 2003 at Orofino. She was 85. Mary was born May 17, 1918 at St. Helens, Ore. to Percy Harrison and Ida Hupborn. She graduated from St. Helens High School. She married Claire Forsberg. This marriage later ended in divorce. She then married Jack Pittman, who preceded her in death. Mary worked as a cook at the Lumbermen's Hotel and as a cake decorator at Jean's Bakery. She was a member of the Methodist Church, Pythian Sisters, the Orofino Dance Club and the Garden Club. She loved traveling, dancing, staying at the beach and enjoyed visiting her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She worked on community projects and was always ready for fun. Mary's dream was to walk the Great Wall of China, which she did at age 80. At 82 she traveled to Mexico and at 84 she went to Alaska. She also loved gardening and metal detecting. She and her friend Morrie liked weekend drives to enjoy local town festivals and shopping. Survivors include her companion Morrie Snyder of Orofino; her son Vernon Forsberg of Ridgefield, Wash.; a daughter Kathleen Dynes of Woodland, Wash; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband Jack Pittman, she was preceded in death by a daughter Loleen Crook and a granddaughter, Brooke Scully. A memorial service was held Monday at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel. Rev. Clarence Howard officiated. Memorials in her name may be made to the organization or charity of your choice. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Leo Thompson, Sr.
Leo Thompson Sr., Orofino resident, died Monday, October 6, 2003 at Clearwater Valley Hospital. He was 80. Cremation will take place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.

Walter A. Pederson, 91, former resident
Walter "Bud" Antone Pederson of Portland, OR, formerly of Orofino, died Sept. 18, 2001. He was 91. He attended school in Orofino and Ahsahka and spent most of his life working in the logging industry and as a mechanic with White Pine Lumber Co. (O-Mill). A graveside service was held Monday at Coos Bay, OR.

Bruce A. Tarbert, 87, Lewiston
Bruce A. Tarbert, Lewiston, died Sept. 23, 2001 at the age of 87. He carried the Lewiston Morning Tribune to Orofino for many years. He enjoyed steelhead fishing. Burial was made Wednesday at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.

Ronald (Fry) Rickett, 49
Ronald (Fry) Rickett passed away peacefully Aug. 26, 2003, of cancer at his home in Raymond, Wash. Ron was born in Lewiston Jan. 8, 1954. His parents are Loretta (Hill) and Elza Fry and Joe and Wanda Rickett. His mother, Loretta, preceded him in death on May 20, 1989. Ron attended school in Orofino and Superior, Mont. He also lived in New Meadows in his young years. He graduated from high school in 1972, and then went into the Army where he was on tour mostly in Bamberg, Germany. After returning home in 1976, Ron worked in the lumber industry for many years in Superior, Priest River and Raymond, Wash. He also attended Grays Harbor College in 2001-2003 to retrain from the lumber industry to Human Resources. He married Carla Buchert, daughter of Myron and Rose Buchert, in Orofino, Sept. 10, 1977. Ron is survived by his wife Carla of Raymond, Wash.; and children Ron. Jr. and Angela Rickett of Spokane, Wash.; Melissa and Frank Kudasik III of Raymond, and Myron and Heidi Rickett of New Baltimore, Mich. He has five grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Deanna Wine of Idaho; half sisters, Terri Dodge and Pam Stamper of Idaho and Jeannine Howard of Alaska; stepbrothers Donald Rickett of Montana and Steve Fry of Wash.; stepsisters Laverna Bonner of Idaho and Carol (Dee Dee) Goldsby of Montana; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Ron's passions were his friends, hunting, fishing, golfing, horseshoe pitching, high school wrestling, football (Green Bay Packers), NASCAR races, boxing, movies and he adored his grandchildren most of all. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Covenant House on Riverside at 12517 Hartford Ave. Pastor Bear Harvey will officiate. Donations may be made in his name to the Raymond Fire Dept., Harbors Home Health and Hospice or the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

James F. Titus, 82
Longtime resident James F. Titus passed from this world Aug. 25, 2003 after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Jim was born May 5, 1921 in Dayton, Wash. to Elsie and Fred Titus. He grew up in Orofino and fondly remembered the days he worked the Idaho woods for Lewis Porter and Hanson Garage. In 1942 Jim was called to serve his country and proudly did so through WWII in the 90th Troop Carrier Squadron 438th Carrier Group. He received commendation for his service and was honorably discharged in October of 1945. After the war, Jim met the absolute love of his life, Nettie Mae "Penny" Anderson. They were married in 1948 and raised two sons here until 1959, when Jim moved the family north for an adventure in Alaska. Jim's heart always remained in Idaho, and he and Penny returned to Oro-fino in 1983 after he retired as manager and co-owner of M&O Auto Parts in Fairbanks, Alaska. Until his death, he was a member in good standing of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Elks and the Moose lodges. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. His survivors include his wife, Penny; sons and wives, Steve and Betty Lou Titus of Fairbanks, AK and Delmar and Betty Carol of Tucson, AZ; siblings Glenna Skinner and brother Darrel Titus of Orofino, Ronald Titus of Bakersfield, Calif. and Bob Titus of Tehachapi, Calif. A memorial service was held at Pine Hills Chapel Aug. 29. A reception followed at the Senior Citizens Center.

Richard S. Duty, 96
Richard S. Duty, Orofino, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino. Funeral arrangements are pending at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston.

Jane S. Player, 77
Jane S. Player, 77, a home-maker, died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at the Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. Friday at Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland. Graveside services are 9 a.m. Saturday in Parkway Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Player was a native of Tulsa, Oklahoma. She had been a resident of the Jackson area for 50 plus years. She loved to play bridge. She was a Baptist. Survivors include: her husband of 54 years, John Player of Madison; children, John Player, Jr. of Selma, Oregon, Dave Player of Washington State, Mark Player of Orofino, Idaho, and Joan Player of Madison; three grandchildren, David Allman Patterson, Jason Christopher Steen, and Jonathan Player Watson; a brother, Jack Alexander Simmons of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a sister, Judy Raesener of Llano, Texas.

Ellenor L. Whitson
Ellenor L. Whitson of Nezperce, formerly of Boise, died Aug. 29, 2003 at St. Mary's Hospital in Cottonwood. She was 84. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia.

Buster Baldwin
Buster Allen Baldwin of Kooskia passed away in Spokane Tuesday, Augst. 26, 2003. Arrangements for a memorial service are pending at Trenary Funeral Home in Kooskia.

Emery J. Noble, 84, Orofino
Emery J. Noble was born Oct. 18, 1919 in Deer Park, Wash. the youngest of the four children born to Frank and Nellie Noble. The family moved to a farm on the Gilbert Grade and he attended the Gilbert school until it closed. He died Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 at Clearwater Valley Hospital in Orofino at the age of 84. Emery attended Orofino High School, graduating in 1937. He'd been active in the high school band where he played the tuba. He and Dick Hopkins were selected to play in the Northwest High School Band in Portland. When Emery graduated from high school, he had already enlisted in the Marine Corps. Following boot camp, he was sent to China. His main duty was as a guard at the U.S. Embassy. He was in Shanghai when he celebrated his eighteenth birthday. Emery was a member of a Marine unit that was the first to land on enemy-held territory when they landed in the Solomon Islands on Aug. 7, 1942. He later participated in the historic battle at Tarawa, followed by the invasions of Saipan and Tinian. In all, he served eight years, from 1937 to 1945 and was a recipient of the purple heart and two Presidential Unit Citations. He met his future wife, Nancy Cromie in Wellington, New Zealand when he was stationed nearby. He and Nancy were married in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Wellington after a six-month courtship. They spent the next two years apart, re-uniting in Lewiston at the end of the war. His bride had traveled for 21 days on a broken-down troop ship to New Orleans, and by trains from there all the way to Lewiston. Emery referred to Nancy as his "war souvenir". Emery is survived by his wife Nancy of Orofino and four children, Mary Ann Houlgate of Boise, Charlie Ross Noble of Ketchum, John Noble, Seattle, Wash., and R. Bruce Noble, Post Falls. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and a granddaughter, LeAnn Sanders. As a young man, Emery worked for Roy Brooks, building houses and he took pride in having worked on numerous houses in Orofino. For extra money he played bass in a dance band with Wayne Shriver and Mary Lou Snook Dion. For 25 years he was an all-purpose fix-it man for the Orofino school district where there were seven schools from Cavendish to Peck to Pierce. His first love was working in his shop and upon his retirement he took up stained glass and building oak doll furniture and toys. Winemaking was another interest. Emery studied drafting by correspondence and designed the gazebo in the Orofino City Park built by the Rotary Club. He was a member of VFW Post 3296, the local historical society and the Orofino Dance Club. He was an adherent of the United Methodist Church. At his request there will be no services. Because he was the first president of the Clearwater Memorial Public Library board, the family suggests memorials be made to the library at P.O. Box 471, Orofino, ID 83544. Pine Hills Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

E. Dale Pelton, 77, Sandpoint
E. Dale Pelton passed away Sunday, Sept. 19 in Sandpoint. He was 77. Dale was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Elk River, the son of Adron and Nelle (Wood) Pelton. He grew up in Ahsahka and graduated from high school in Orofino. He attended two years of college at the University of Idaho before being drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following the war, he returned to Ahsahka where he worked for B.J. Carney Pole Company. He married Elaine Brandt Aug. 26, 1955 in Orofino. They had three children, Doug, Gary and Dana. The family moved to Sandpoint in 1964, where their fourth child, Mindy, was born. Dale was manager of the Pole Yard at Joslin Pole Company until 1972, when he moved to Kalispell, Mont. While living there he managed Kalispell Pole and Timber. He later moved to Seely Lake, Mont. managing the pole yard there and retired in 1994. He moved to Missoula, Mont., returning to Sandpoint in 1997. A voracious bridge player, Dale was active in his children's activities of Cub and Boy Scouts and was truly a "hands-on" father before there was such a thing. He was a member of the Lions Club in Kalispell and a Past District Governor. He was also a member of the Methodist Church in Kalispell. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Elaine of Sandpoint; three children, Gary Pelton, Kalispell, Mont., Dana (Dana) Pelton, Nowata, Okla. and Mindy (Guy) Kelley of Sandpoint; five grandsons, Nathan, Chris and Douglas Pelton and Keifer and Carson Kelley; and a brother Lewis Pelton of Clarkston, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Doug, brother Don and a sister Virginia. Memorial services were held Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Coffelt's Moon Chapel. Pastor Darryn Hewson of Sandpoint United Methodist Church officiated. Memorials may be made to the Methodist Church or the Sandpoint Lions Club. Coffelt Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Denise R. Richey, 71, Orofino
Denise R. Richey was born November 23, 1932. Her earthly journey ended March 25, 2004 at her Orofino home. She fought a brave stoic battle with cancer. Denise had many hobbies and interests, rafting, quilting and traveling to all the corners of the earth. She was a wife, a mother, grandmother, companion and friend to many. She will be greatly missed by her husband of 52 years, Dr. Glenn Richey, two sons, Todd and wife Lyla Haynie of Edgewood, Wash. and Terry and his companion Nancy Lerandeau of Orofino; one daughter Carmen and husband Gary Bordeaux and their two children, Geoffory and Ciara of Lewiston. She is also survived by a brother Lee Rawson of Calif. A son Trent preceded her in death. Denise believed in living life to the fullest and did so until the very end. Her presence and love will be greatly missed. To celebrate her life a service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 3 at Lewiston Seventh Day Adventist Church at 12212 19th Street. The family suggest memorials be made to the Humane Society or St. Vincent de Paul. Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is in charge of arrangements.

Marshall B. Casteel, 82, Lewiston
Marshall Brante Casteel passed away March 25, 2004 of cancer at his Lewiston home. He went peacefully to be with his Father in heaven with family members by his side. He was 82. Marshall was born Dec. 27, 1921 in Orofino, where he spent all but the last six years of his life. He grew up on Harmony Heights, where his parents, George and Blanche Oliver Casteel had a farm. He served in the Army from Sept. 1942 to Nov. 1945 and was a World War II veteran. He was stationed briefly in Alaska and had a lengthy tour of duty in Europe, where he had his machine shop truck. He worked as an instrument repairman electrical. He earned the Good Conduct, World War II Victory, American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medals. Marshall married Lorna Nelson Sept. 19, 1945. They spent 58 years together raising their children and enjoying their grandchildren. They spent many happy times camping with their children. Marshall loved fishing, hunting and raising his garden. His work included logging, driving gas truck for Ford Garage and Clearwater County road crew, but the job he enjoyed the most was B&B 1 Carpenter on the railroad bridges for the Camas Prairie Railroad, on the Orofino and Grangeville lines. He retired from this job in 1986. He was a member of the Orofino Veterans of Foreign Wars and Orchards Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Vy Monroe. Survivors include his wife Lorna; three children, George Casteel of Grangeville, Marsha Casteel and Shannon Casteel, both of Lewiston; two brothers, Arden Casteel of Tacoma, Wash. and Harley Casteel of Orofino; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at his request. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Family Hospice. Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.