Everett Gale Chapman, 74, Weippe
Everett Gale Chapman of Weippe passed away May 25, 2004 of a heart attack while camping at Weir Hot Springs. He was 74. Everett was born March 21, 1930 in Coalridge, Mont. to Ernest and Anna Hueth Chapman. He moved to the Weippe Prairie when he was seven years old. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 during the Korean War. He ran communication wires. He worked in the logging industry as well as mines in Osburn. He had many hobbies and interests, including flying airplanes, camping, backpacking, R/C planes, fishing and gold mining. He turned a portion of his property into a Wetland Reserve Program in 2002. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren and playing games. Survivors include his loving wife of 41 years, Edith; his children, son Tim and wife Jackie of Auburn, Wash, son Wilbur and wife Socorro of Grangeville and daughter Mavis and husband Adam Vargovich of Weippe. He also has seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Rachelle, Brianna, Enjoli, Bruno, Naomi and Derrick; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Glen, Floyd and Leroy and two sisters, Alice Forceir and Ruby Hammerly. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 4 at the Weippe Cemetery with Pastor Gary Beck officiating. A dinner will follow the service at the IOOF Lodge Hall in Weippe. "Fly High Daddy, you will always be in our hearts and memories." Arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.

Neona J. Davis, 67, Lewiston
Neona J. Davis lost her short battle with lung cancer at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston Thursday, May 27, 2004. She went home in peace, with dignity, surrounded by her family who will miss her greatly. She was also called Nonie, and Nona, but was most lovingly called daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandma and friend. Neona was born July 21, 1936, to Leonard and Stella Scott Stewart in Pierce, where she was raised. She married John Davis Nov. 22, 1962 at Fort Lewis, Wash. She loved to camp, fish and cook. No one ever turned down a meal cooked by Mom. Survivors include her husband, John Davis; daughter Sheri Davis; son Erick Davis; daughter-in-law Lori Davis; grandchildren Travas Davis, Codi, Savanah, Sean, Bobby, Kristina, Kerri and Levi; brothers and sisters Len, Gary, Anita, Dick and Hank Spencer; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Beryl Spencer. We know that our loss is heaven's gain. Neona requested no formal service. A covered-dish dinner will be held to celebrate her life at a later time. Her guest book can be signed at www.mtviewfuneralhome.com.

Dewey memorial Saturday, June 12
A memorial service for Spence Dewey, who passed away Dec. 20, 2003, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 13610 Fremont Ave., Orofino. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

L. Myron Buchert, 75, Orofino
Myron Buchert of Orofino passed away June 5, 2004 of cardiac arrest at the age of 75. He, at one point in time, lived in various parts of Oregon, Superior, Mont., Grangemont, Weippe, Orofino, and Deer Creek, where he came to rest. Myron was born to Harold and Naomi (McNaught) Buchert Sept. 18, 1928 in McCoy, Ore. At age 14, Myron moved to his father's ranch on Deer Creek in Orofino, where he learned horse logging. While living at his father's ranch, he also learned how to farm, and graduated from Orofino High School, where he excelled in both boxing and football. Mel Snook was Myron's first employer, and ironically, his last employer after his retirement. He spent many happy hours with Mel, and Mel's son Bill throughout the years. After his first job with Mel, Myron moved back to Oregon with his wife and children, where he worked for a construction company, a lumber mill, and Union Pacific Railroad. In 1961, Myron, family in tow, moved back to Orofino where he worked for various mills and lumber companies. In December of 1990, Myron retired from Potlatch Corp., where he spent the last 21 years as a power sawyer. Myron had many hobbies throughout his life. He loved leather tooling, woodworking, hunting, and stream fishing. His most loved hobby however, was horse shoe pitching. He spent many hours pitching with his son-in-law, Ron, and his grandsons Ron Jr., Myron and Loren. He also enjoyed pitching with his friends Jesse and Betty Lyda, Bill Rust and all of his tournament buddies from Spokane, Coeur d'Alene and Kellogg. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Rose (Spencer) Buchert, his children, three daughters Yvonne and husband Jim Coble of Seattle, Wash., Lola and husband Steve Graham of Orofino, and Carla and husband Ron Rickett (deceased) of Raymond, Wash.; son Larry Buchert, Jr. and wife Vicki Buchert of Spirit Lake. Myron also has nine grandchildren, Noel Coble of Seattle, Wash., Rachel Coble (deceased), Ian Graham and Jessi Graham of Orofino, Loren Buchert and fiance Alicia Metz and Boone Buchert, all of Spirit Lake, Ron Rickett and wife Angela and Melissa and husband Frank Kudasik III of Raymond, Wash., Myron and wife Heidi Rickett of Manteca, Calif.; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Myron is also survived by his sister Margaret Johnson of Nyssa, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lenna Mae Crump, brothers Hal O. Buchert, C.V. Buchert, Charles (Doc) Buchert, and Dale Buchert. Myron also has his brothers and sisters of love, Chet and Bonnie Spencer and family, John Spencer and family, Charmoine Spencer and family and Evertt Spencer and family. They meant so much to him, and him to them. Myron's ready smile and steady hands made many devoted friends throughout the years, and he was a devoted, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and he will be missed. We love you. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 12 at Weseman Cemetery in Orofino, with Elder Floyd Enyeart officiating. A potluck dinner will follow at the Father Kenneth Arnzen Catholic Center, also in Orofino. Arrangements are under the direction of Merchants Funeral Home of Clarkston.

June Phyllis Hodson Schoeffler, 83
June Phyllis Hodson Schoeffler died June 1, 2004 at Clearwater Valley Hospital after a nine-year bout with Alzheimer's. She was 83. June was born June 3, 1921 and raised in the small community of Woodland, 14 miles north of Kamiah. Her parents, Harley Hodson and Estella George arrived by covered wagon as children from Kansas in 1895. June's great-grandparents, Austin and Nettie George were among the first settlers on the hill and helped name the community and start the Woodland Friends Church, which still remains active. Her great-grandfather, Rev. John Haskins, was a combination farmer and preacher. He also established the first general store on the hill. June attended the Woodland school through the 10th grade. Her last two years were at the Kamiah High School, where she graduated in May 1939 as Valedictorian of her class. She then moved to Orofino, where she worked as a bookkeeper for the Orofino Mercantile Company and later as a dental assistant. In February 1941 June married Wayne Schoeffler and they lived at Kidder Ridge where Wayne taught school. When Wayne joined the Army, they lived in Ketchikan, Alas. where their first child, Donna, was born. They returned to Orofino around 1944 and in 1949 build their family home on Riverside, where they raised their three children. June retired early from the Clearwater National Forest Service in 1967, due to a back injury. She was a longtime member and past president of the Sodbusters Garden Club in Orofino. She loved flowers and gardening, square dancing, ceramics, camping, collecting unusual rocks and reading. June and Wayne moved to Lewiston in 1988. They celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1992. Wayne passed away in 1993 and June went to live with her granddaughter, Tawne Johnson in Kamiah, and later in Weippe. June's brother, Ray Hodson, and sister Pearl Rencehausen both preceded her in death. Her brother Keith Hodson of Advance, NC and sister, Fay Self of Newport, Wash., remain in their family homes. She is loved, and will be missed by three children, Donna Utter, Anaheim Hills, Calif., Douglas Schoefflerr and Pamela Reed, who both reside in Lewiston. She also has seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren surviving her. The family requests relatives and friends join them in the celebration of her transition at Pine Hills Funeral Home, Saturday, June 12 at 11 a.m. for information, call 208-476-5228. The home of Douglas Schoeffler will be open to family and friends at 4 p.m. that afternoon. His address is 12409 Litestream Lane on the Spiral Highway in Lewiston, 208-305-1130.

Howard L. Walker, 67, Weippe
Howard L. Walker of Weippe, died of complications from diabetes May 6, 2004 at Clearwater Valley Hospital. He was 67. Howard was born May 8, 1936 in Orofino to Everett and Beulah Walker, the second of four children. He attended elementary school at Peck and high school in Orofino. He married Rosemary Donaldson Oct. 15, 1953 at the Christian Church in Orofino. Together they had four children. Howard joined the Idaho National Guard in 1956. He helped build the Weippe fire shed and assembled the first fire truck. He was assistant fire chief for the Weippe Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He was a construction worker during the incorporation of Weippe. He was a carpenter's helper on Dworshak Dam and the Jaype Mill. He spent most of his working life working in the woods, doing everything from falling to driving truck. He loved spending time in the woods camping, hunting and fishing. Howard helped originate the Wilderness Campout Jam Session and loved playing country western music with his family and friends. In the springtime, he would take nightly drives with his wife to go see the deer and elk. Howard loved to spend time playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He spent a great deal of his spare time building toys, cradles and numerous other things in his wood shop. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Rosemary; one brother, Garry Walker and wife Shirley of Clarkston; four children and spouses, Mary and Jim Leuty of Cantwell, Ark., Montie and Cheri Walker of Orofino, Vern Walker of Santa, and Chris and David Fuller of Emida. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Misty, Joey, Jacob, Miranda and Myriah; two step-grandchildren, Taya and Jody; 10 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two uncles, two aunts and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and a granddaughter. Howard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A graveside service was held at the Weippe Cemetery Monday, May 10. Pastor Don Blain officiated.

J.L. Carver, 71, Pierce
J.L. Carver passed away May 3, 2004 at his Pierce home. He was 71. J.L. was born Feb. 9, 1933 to J.O. and Jewell Booher Carver in Bowie, Tex. He married Dolores Joyce Engen Jan. 3, 1953 in Minden, Nev. He served as a combat soldier in Korea through two tours of duty. He was a major in the ROK Army as an advisor and received three Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster for outstanding bravery. A lifelong Pierce resident, J.L. enjoyed hunting, fishing and especially being with his family. Survivors include his wife Dolores of Pierce; sons David Carver of Pierce and Jody Carver of Lewiston, daughter Bonnie McGlothen of Genesee; sisters Clara Marlin of Coeur d'Alene and Fay Payne of Wolf Lodge; brothers Ona D. Carver, Jim Carver and Ed Carver, all of California; six granddaughters; one grandson and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at the Pierce Cemetery. Rev. Ted Movius of Pierce Baptist Church officiated.

Orville C. Wise, 60, former resident
Orville C. Wise, 60, of West Richland, Wash., passed away May 5, 2004 at home after being diagnosed with cancer in mid-April. He was born Oct. 16, 1943 to Orel and Lillian Wise in Goldendale, Wash. He lived in the West Richland area for six years, then living with his sister Juanita in West Richland since January 2004. Orville worked as a farm laborer in Oregon and the Walla Walla area. He had lived in Orofino for eight years with a sister and many friends. He enjoyed helping others, tinkering around, gardening, doing puzzles and playing cards. He helped build his sister's home. He was a gentle giant and was always there for others, never asking for anything in return. Survivors include his mother, Lillian Wise of Walla Walla, Wash.; brother Virgil Wise of Walla Walla; sisters Juanita Moore of West Richland, Carlene Moreland of Walla Walla; nephew Richard Moore of Finley and niece Nancy Moore of Spokane. He is also survived by two grand-nephews and one grand-niece. He was preceded in death by his father. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 14 at the Echo Cemetery in Echo, Ore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice House, 2108 W. Entiat Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336.

Katherine E. Hunter, 77, Coeur d'Alene
Katherine E. Ponozzo Hunter died May 4, 2004 of pancreatic cancer at her Coeur d'Alene home surrounded by her immediate family. She was 77. One of 10 children, Katie was born May 13, 1926 in the village of Gibbs City, Mich. to Harry and Olga Mathews. She was raised in Iron River, Mich. and married Lester Ponozzo in 1944 in Waukegon, Ill. Les and Katie moved to Orofino in 1947, where he logged with his brother as Ponozzo Brothers and the couple raised their four children. Les died of cancer in 1973 and Katie moved to Lewiston, then on to Coeur d'Alene. She met Doug Johnson on a South American cruise and they married in Coeur d'Alene in 1977. He later died of a heart condition. Katie married Art Hunter in Coeur d'Alene in 1990. Known for her fabulous cooking, accordion and keyboard playing, Katie loved fishing, travel and golf. She was the first to get a hole in one at the Orofino Golf Course. When it came to fishing, she could catch them and she could cook them! A highlight of her life was a trip to Australia. Survivors include her husband Art at their home in Coeur d'Alene; sons Dave Ponozzo and wife Carol of Orofino, Mike Ponozzo and wife Shelley of Winchester; a daughter, Pam Steinbruecker and husband Kingsley of Orofino; a daughter-in-law, Cindy Ponozzo of Orofino; step-children Bob Hunter of Aberdeen, Wash., Kathy Getchius of Post Falls and Johanna Rhae Jiles of Dixon, Calif.; grandchildren Mark Ponozzo, Angela Schwartz, Briana Weller and Katie Ponozzo, all of Orofino, Stacey Myers of Delphi, Ind., Kimberley Zorn of Puyallup, Wash., Dominic Ponozzo of Lewiston, Chad Steinbruecker of Pullman and Kristi Ponozzo of Colorado; 11 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ron Ponozzo. A celebration of her life will be held June 26 in Orofino. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835.

Billy Jay Crosby, 74, Kamiah
Billy Jay Crosby passed away April 17, 2004. He will be missed by his family, neighbors and friends. Billy was born March 20, 1930 to Mont and Amy Crosby in Grants Pass, Ore. He graduated from the eighth grade and was a hard worker all his life. He delivered newspapers, washed dishes, shoveled coal, cleaned chickens, worked in a bakery, cared for his mother and another elderly friend, and drove garbage truck for many years until no longer able. Billy was baptized Aug. 10, 1941 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Miles City, Mont. and was a member of the Nezperce Christian Church in most recent years. Those who knew him appreciated his childlike enjoyment of life. He knew no strangers. The little humorous sayings he knew and shared on a daily basis will be missed. He lived in Nezperce then moved to the Burkart Apartments in Kamiah where he lived the last several years. Billy enjoyed planting and caring for strawberries, making bread and cinnamon rolls, knitting, potlucks, celebrating birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations and being with friends. He loved to fish at Mann's Lake Reservoir, then later at Winchester. He enjoyed animals, and had a special friend in his pet cat Bozazz. He was always reminding friends to take good care of their pets: horses, dogs and cats. Billy did not travel from the Northwest, but enjoyed visiting his brothers in Seattle and kept in touch with family through letters. He is survived by his sister, Bessie Lind; two brothers, George and Raymond and their wives, all of Seattle, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Billy always spoke fondly of his beloved mother and kept her memory alive as he visited with friends. A graveside service was held April 28 at Freeze Cemetery at Potlatch.

Verlon D. Lyons, 73
Verlon Dewaine Lyons of Weippe died Monday, May 10, 2004 at the Veterans Home in Lewiston. He was 73. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Riverside Cemetery in Orofino. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service.

Emil P. Rodakowski, 61, former resident
Emil P. "#2" Rodakowski of Poplar Grove, Ill. died April 2, 2003 at the scene of a collision in his pickup truck. He was born Jan. 14, 1942 in Dickinson, ND to Emil A. and Mary Dolyniuk Rodakowski. He married Diane Gentry June 6, 1970 in Orofino. Emil was a lifelong construction contractor and at the age of 17 began his building career constructing a chicken coop, which still stands on the family farm. He attended high school in Bellfield, ND and graduated from North Dakota State University with a degree in agricultural engineering. He was best known in college as the school mascot "The Bison". He moved to Idaho where he worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a registered civil engineer and land surveyor and met his wife Diane. One of Emil's loves in life was running. He logged enough miles to circle the Earth several times as well as competing in the Boston Marathon. Despite a work-related injury which doctors said would leave him unable to walk, he persevered to run five miles daily. Some of Emil's proudest accomplishments were consulting in Pakistan with the Army Corps of Engineers and dancing with the girls on the Lawrence Welk Show. Emil relocated his family back to North Dakota for the natural beauty of its land and people. He started a Butte to Butte run that has become a family tradition. He moved to the Belvidere area and became a partner in the custom home building firm VR2. The company has become known as one of the premier builders in the Midwest. He was recently elected vice-president of the Rockford Area Home Builders Association. He was very involved in his daughters' sports activities and continued to follow Belvidere and North Boone sports. Survivors include his wife Diane, two daughters, Angie (Claire) Holtskis of Madison, WI and Emily Rodakowski of Platteville, WI; granddaughter Medigan and mother Mary Rodakowski of Dickinson, ND; brothers and sisters Kenneth (Gloria) of Bend, OR, Ron (Libby) of Belvidere, Harold (Julie) of Rochester, MN, Norbert of Bellfield, ND, Marcia Rodakowski, Clinton, MI, Noel (Sue) of Poplar Grove, IL and Gloria Brown, Las Cruces, NM; nieces and nephews Andrea, Duane, Bernadet, Billy, Nadia, Tommy, Natalia, Randall, Juleen, Ryker and Sarah. He is also survived by adopted sons and daughters Joe, Nate, Aaron, Rob, Kara, Rae, Jennie, Catie and Jared. A funeral mass was held Monday, April 7 at St. James Catholic Church. Burial was in Belfield, ND. A memorial has been established in his name at Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218, W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL 61008.

Rose H. Cassetto, 88, Lewiston
Rose Helen Cassetto of Lewiston died Friday, April 11, 2003 at Life Care Center of Lewiston. Rose was born in Lewiston to Jim and Minnie Verassi Muscat Oct. 26, 1914. She attended Lewiston High School and graduated in 1932. After graduating she worked with J.C. Penney Co. and then with Montgomery Ward Co., both in Lewiston, and worked a total of 14 years in various departments and as a cashier. She married Michael L. Cassetto June 19, 1947, in Lewiston. They moved to Bonner's Ferry, Idaho and lived there for seven years, then lived in Orofino for 21 years before returning to Lewiston. She is survived by a son, James M. Cassetto of Lewiston; a grandson, Michael Edward Cassetto of Pullman; and a sister, Francis Hidling of Sacramento, CA. A rosary recitation was held Monday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial followed at Lewiston's Normal Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2013 11th Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501; or to the American Heart Association, 140 S. Arthur, Suite 610, Spokane, WA 99202.

Harold (Doc) Long, 71, Lewiston
Harold (Doc) Long of Lewiston died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston after a long and courageous battle with chronic lung disease. Doc was born Jan. 23, 1932 to Harold and Laura Bower Long in Baldwin, Mich. Doc was orphaned at age two and raised by foster parents in Michigan until age 14, whereupon he hitchhiked and ventured to Arizona, learning to work and earn his own way. He worked as a ranch hand and joined the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. While in the service he met, through letters, his future wife, Barbara Jean Hopper. They were married July 4, 1955 in Grangeville and had four children. They raised 14 grandchildren along the way. Doc joined the logging industry after military service, and continued until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman and enjoyed camping, rafting, working on automobiles and spending time in his backyard shop. He is survived by his lifelong sweetheart, Barb Long, of Lewiston; children Donita McCarty and husband Danny of Doty, WA, Kathy Brink and husband Ed Jr. of Lewiston, Doug Long of Orofino, and Wayne Long of Lewiston; six grandchildren, two great-granddaughters, three friends Doc considered brothers; a brother-in-law, and mother-in-law Nita. A memorial service was held Sunday at the VFW Hall in Lewiston. Tributes may be made to the family at www.mtviewfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Harold Long Memorial Fund, 1714 Alder Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501.

Darlene O'Keefe, 68, Orofino
Darlene Whitcomb O'Keefe passed away quickly Friday evening, July 26, 2002 while gardening at her home in Orofino. She was born Aug. 9, 1933 at Big Bear Ridge, Idaho to Ivan A. and Anna (Swan) Whitcomb. Darlene attended schools in Kendrick, Elk River, Troy and Deary, graduating from Deary High School in 1951 as valedictorian. She married Jack G. O'Keefe Nov. 8, 1953. He died Sept. 17, 1996. Darlene and Jack lived in Bovill for ten years before moving to Orofino in 1964, where they purchased the Shell Oil Co. bulk plant and later the Crane Oil Co. bulk plant in Bovill. They operated both until retirement in 1994. Darlene was a member of Clearwater Hospice, Clearwater Valley Hospital Auxiliary, Clearwater Valley Eagles Auxiliary, Orofino Dance Club and the United Methodist Church. She loved the time spent with her four grandchildren and was very close to several of her nieces. She enjoyed working both indoors and outdoors and loved music and dancing. Survivors include two sons, Douglas O'Keefe and wife Jill of Laguna Niguel, Calif. and Jay O'Keefe and wife Patty of Clarkston, WA; her brother Allan Whitcomb of Deary; four grandchildren, Kody O'Keefe of Laguna Nigel, Evan O'Keefe and Jessica Law of Clarkston, Gracia O'Keefe and West Richland, WA, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Chapel in Lewiston Wednesday, July 31, with graveside services following at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Clearwater Hospice, 301 Cedar, Orofino, ID 83544.

Walter H. Snodgrass, 83, retired teacher
Walter Howard Snodgrass died July 22, 2002. He was born June 15, 1919 in Jerome to Eugene Munn and Lena Howard Snodgrass. His two brothers, Karl and Jack Snodgrass, preceded him in death. Walt displayed an interest in music at an early age. He enjoyed the piano and played in various dance bands from hs teens through retirement, including "Gentlemen of Note." In 1941 he received both his Bachelors and Masters degrees in education from the University of Idaho and married Doris Hungerford that same year. Walt was a World War II veteran and was Concert Master from 1943 to 1946. He taught music in Orofino from 1941-42, Sandpoint from 1942-43, and again from 1946-49 after serving in WWII. He taught in Rosalia, WA from 1949 to 1953 and Moscow from 1953 to 1977. He trained numerous practice teachers and thousands of students during his 36 years of teaching. He was involved with several music-related organizations. He and Doris moved to the Oregon coast in 1977. Walt is survived by Doris Snodgrass, his wife of 61 years; his children, Lynn Schmidt, Dianne Thrailkill and Mark Snodgrass; his grandchildren Stacy Thrailkill, Brian Thrailkill, Julie Snodgrass, Michael Snodgrass, and Cassie Pretz; and a great-grandchild, Tyrell Thompson. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established to benefit local high school bands. Contributions may be sent to Walt Snodgrass Band Fund, c/o Mark Snodgrass, 924 16th St., Clarkston, WA 99403. A private ceremony will be held by the immediate family.

Arlen N. Bruce, 90
Arlen Norris Bruce of Orofino died Monday, July 29, 2002 at Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation Center in Orofino. Service arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino.

James E. McCormick, 83, chiropractor
James E. McCormick (Doc), a retired Orofino chiropractor, passed away at his home Monday, Aug. 19, 2002. Doc was born July 10, 1919 at Zeeland, Mich. to James and Johanna McCormick. After graduating from Holland Michigan High School, he began his formal education at Hope College in Holland, Mich. It was interrupted by WWII. After Doc's national guard unit was activated in 1940, he was stationed at Camp Beauregard, LA until joining the Army Air Corp. He was trained in MS and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, then went to Las Vegas, NV; Boise, and Walla Walla for additional training. Upon completion of the training he was sent to Preswick, Scotland and then to the 303rd bomb group in Molesworth, England. After 13 raids he was a bombardier in the elite Hells Angels Group for 18 months. He was then assigned as the lead group bombardier for the raid over Schwienfurt, Germany. Reports showed he had the second best strike of the Eighth Air Force on the aiming point. He was cited and highly decorated by Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt, the British Air Force, and several other groups and persons. Following military service, he graduated from the University of Idaho and then from Western State Chiropractic College in Portland, Ore. Doc opened his practice as a chiropractic physician in Weiser in 1951, where he became well known in the community. In 1962 he moved his family and practice to Orofino, where he retired in 1984. Doc enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing, with a special love for packing with his horses and mules. Survivors include his wife Edith McCormick, Orofino; his son Richard McCormick and wife Leslie, Lenore; his daughter Olivia Giedt and husband Jerry, Lewiston; two step-daughters, Carolyn Francke and husband Darrel, Jordan Valley, Ore., and Janice Keithly, Nampa; a sister, June Coster, husband Walt and daughter Peggy, Holland, Mich.; four step-grandchildren, Matt W. Anderson and wife Cheri, Tempe, Ariz., Tammie Dooley and husband Jeff, Leesburg, Va., Michelle Lambright and husband Ralph, Middleton, and James Travis Keithley, Midvale; and great grandchildren Kasanna Anderson, Nahshon Dooley, Jessica Lambright, and Julianna Lambright; and many close friends. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 at Pine Hills Funeral Chapel in Orofino. Arrangements are under the direction of Pine Hills Funeral Chapel.

Margaret Thimgan, 80, Weippe
Margaret (Peggy) Thimgan of Weippe died Aug. 12, 2002 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, ID. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held in Greenwood, Neb. at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of Malcolm's Brower-Wann Memorial Chapel in Lewiston.

Ruth E. Musselman, 92, Weippe
Ruth E. Musselman, a long time resident of Weippe, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at Lewiston Life Care Center of causes related to age. Ruth was born Jan. 11, 1910, in Weippe, to Howard and Minnie Bonner Snyder. She grew up in Weippe as the eldest in a family of seven children and graduated from Weippe High School in 1928. In 1930 she married Floyd Musselman in Weippe, where they made their home and raised their family. Ruth devoted her life to loving her family. She also sold Avon and worked at the Weippe Library. She was a lifetime member of the White Pine Rebekah Lodge No. 60 and enjoyed reading and bingo. Survivors include her sister and spouse, Joyce and Harold Bucholz of Lewiston; brother Jim Snyder of Weippe; grandson Dan Musselman of Clarkston, and grandson and spouse Jerry and Patricia Musselman of Lewiston; daughter-in-law Mildred Musselman of Lewiston; four great grandchildren, Patrick Musselman, Post Falls, Mary Jo Musselman, Sun Valley, Julie Musselman Knight, Lewiston, and Janel Musselman, Phoenix, AZ; one great-great grandchild, Madelynn Knight; and many special nieces and nephews. Viewing was Monday at Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home in Lewiston, ID. A graveside service was held Tuesday at the Weippe Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Weippe Public Library, P.O. Box 435, Weippe, Idaho, 83553, or the charity of your choice.