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January 23, 2008 8 p.m.

Lester M. Miller

Lester M. Miller, 80, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2008, at LakeRidge Special Care Center in Moses Lake. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Memorial services will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Ephrata with Pastor Richard Loppnow officiating. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.

January 18, 2008 8 p.m.

Eloise M. Lehman

Eloise M. Lehman, 84, died peacefully Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2008, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home, where she had resided since November of 2006.

January 16, 2008 8 p.m.

Antonio 'Tony' Cortez

Antonio "Tony" Cortez, 78, of Othello, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008, at the SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake with his children at his side.

January 14, 2008 8 p.m.

Roy Ferguson

Roy Ferguson, 79, of Moses Lake, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the Lake Ridge Special Care Center in Moses Lake, with his family at his side.

January 14, 2008 8 p.m.

Raymond Murlin Tainter

Raymond Murlin Tainter, 77, longtime Moses Lake resident, died at home Sunday morning, Jan. 6, in Moses Lake. Raymond was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Soldiers Grove, Wis., to Ray and Mary Tainter.

January 11, 2008 8 p.m.

Merl C. Engles

Merl C. Engles, 88, of Othello, died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at the Avalon Care Center.

January 10, 2008 8 p.m.

Arleigh L. 'Dab' Dabney

Arleigh L. 'Dab' Dabney died Dec. 9, 2007. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, 431 East Brown Ave. Full Military Honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard.

January 10, 2008 8 p.m.

Carl Dean 'Smitty' Smith

Carl Dean "Smitty" Smith was bom on May 21, 1935, in Galena, Mo., to Oscar and Irma (Jenkins) Smith. He was the oldest of three children. During his youth he had been raised in Texas and Idaho. He worked odd jobs as a horseback Guide in Sun Valley, Idaho and competed in several rodeos through the years. However, his greatest passion was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He signed on his 17th birthday and spent the next 20 years serving. During his years serving he met various people, including movie stars from the 50s and 60s and traveled all over the world. He fought in Korea and nine tours in Vietnam. He was the last survivor of his combat group (John and Whitie, I'm on my way.) Six marriages and eight children later, he found his soul mate Karin. Two more children and his family was completed. Volunteering and patriotism were what made Smitty who he was. He passed this onto his children. He made many contributions to organizations in Moses Lake and Grant County. He received many medals for his action in combat and beyond. He is survived by his wife Karin, his brother Carroll (Jackie), sister Donna (Tosh), children - Charlene, Carlene Carl Jr.(Maria), Charles, Ronnie, Kimberly(Corey) and Michael(Stacy), 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many dear friends - and especially Ernie. He was preceded in death by father and mother, son Steven and niece Tabitha, special friends John and Whitie and Kristen.

January 9, 2008 8 p.m.

Joseph Albert Strother

Joseph Albert Strother passed away on Jan. 5, 2008, at Ephrata after a long battle with cancer. Joey was born Jan. 28, 1985, at Madigan Army hospital to Cynthia Olson and Vincent Strother. Joey enjoyed camping and fishing with Grandma Bev and Grandpa Bart. He also enjoyed hiking and boating with his family and hanging out with his friends at the apartment where he lived.

January 9, 2008 8 p.m.

Carl Dean 'Smitty' Smith

Carl Dean "Smitty" Smith was bom on May 21, 1935, in Galena, Mo., to Oscar and Irma (Jenkins) Smith. He was the oldest of three children. During his youth he had been raised in Texas and Idaho. He worked odd jobs as a horseback Guide in Sun Valley, Idaho and competed in several rodeos through the years. However, his greatest passion was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He signed on his 17th birthday and spent the next 20 years serving. During his years serving he met various people, including movie stars from the 50s and 60s and traveled all over the world. He fought in Korea and nine tours in Vietnam. He was the last survivor of his combat group (John and Whitie, I'm on my way.) Six marriages and eight children later, he found his soul mate Karin. Two more children and his family was completed. Volunteering and patriotism were what made Smitty who he was. He passed this onto his children. He made many contributions to organization in Moses Lake and Grant County. He received many medals for his action in combat and beyond. He is survived by his wife Karin, his brother Carroll (Jackie), sister Donna (Tosh), children - Charlene, Carlene Carl Jr.(Maria), Charles, Ronnie, Kimberly(Corey) and Michael(Stacy), 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, many dear friends - and specially Ernie. He was preceded in death by father and mother, son Steven and niece Tabitha special friends John and Whitie and Kristen.

January 8, 2008 8 p.m.

Donna Lee Schroeder

Our beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Donna Lee Schroeder, age 56, died suddenly, Saturday morning, Jan. 5, 2008, in Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Donna was bom April 27, 1951, in Olympia, Wash., to Leroy "Buzz" and Greta (Lenzen) Vandeventer.

January 7, 2008 8 p.m.

John Gregory Escure

John Gregory Escure, born July 19, 1949, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Quincy on Jan. 2, 2008.

January 7, 2008 8 p.m.

Harry Paul Joy

Harry Paul Joy, 84, longtime Moses Lake resident, moved home Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Samaritan Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008, at Kayser's Chapel of Memories. Interment will follow at Pioneer Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel and Crematory, Moses Lake.

January 7, 2008 8 p.m.

Anna P. (Helmick) McIntosh

Anna P. (Helmick) McIntosh, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 8 p.m. Jan. 2, 2008, at Lakeridge Care Center, Moses Lake. She was bom on a farm a few miles south of Broken Bow, Neb., to Jim and Thena Helmick, the seventh of eight children, July 5, 1916. She graduated from high school in Sargent, Neb., in the spring of 1933. She married J. Donald McIntosh on Oct. 28, 1935. They had been married one month short of 62 years when Don went to be with Jesus. Anna is survived by her sons, J. Dwaine (Anita) McIntosh of Moses Lake, D. Darwin (Sharon) of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother Bill (Alice) Helmick of Yakima. Preceded in death by her husband Don; daughter Shirley (Bill) Bom; grandson Brandon; great-grandson Caleb; five sisters; one brother. A viewing will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home followed by a committal service at 10 a.m. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. at Moses Lake Assembly of God Church, Moses Lake.

January 4, 2008 8 p.m.

Earl William Patterson

Earl William Patterson, of Moses Lake, passed away on Thanksgiving night, Nov. 22, 2007, at the age of 74 among family and friends in Moses Lake.

December 31, 2007 8 p.m.

Richard 'Dick' Cobia

On Christmas day 2007, Richard Cobia left behind his old, well-used, well-traveled body. He came here 98 years ago, two days before Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, 1909, on a farm in South Carolina. His mother, Mary Florence (Shorter) Cobia died five days later. A year and two months later his father, Benjamin Cobia died. They left their eleven children one lasting legacy, that of faith and membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Richard's older brothers and sisters kept a promise made to their dying mother when she pleaded, "Keep the family together." No matter where they went or the circumstances in their lives they were always close and helped each other through out their lives.

December 27, 2007 8 p.m.

Gladys Marie Holmes

Gladys Marie Holmes, 83, longtime Moses Lake resident and former Yakima resident, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Moses Lake. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, at Terrace Heights Memorial Park in Yakima with Pastor Gene White officiating.

December 26, 2007 8 p.m.

Peggy Lee Melson

Peggy Lee Melson, 78, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2007, at her home in Moses Lake. Benson Family Funeral Service.

December 21, 2007 8 p.m.

Duane D. Pedersen

Duane D. Pedersen, 83, of Othello, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the Living Care Center in Kennewick, Wash. He had been a resident of Othello for 42 years working as a Civil Engineer for the Bureau of Reclamation on the Columbia Basin Project. Duane was a veteran of both World War II, participating in D- Day and the Korean War. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Chapel, Othello.

December 20, 2007 8 p.m.

Gordon Alexander McKnight

Gordon Alexander McKnight, 82, Warden resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, at Avalon Care Center in Othello. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Warden Community Church with Rev. John Wallace officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Viewing will take place at the Warden Community Church on Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.