Columbia Basin Herald

July 25, 2006 9 p.m.

W. Earle Johnson

W. Earle Johnson, 91, of Soap Lake and former Yakima and Lower Valley resident passed away on Sunday, July 23 at his home. Earle was born on April 8, 1915 in Taney County, Mo., the son of Ciniter Dorsal and Clio (Herd) Johnson. Earle received his education in Missouri. In the early 1930s he moved to Selah where he was an orchardist. He also owned and operated Barwoods Restaurant in Yakima. Earle moved to Mabton and founded Johnson Kennels, which he operated for twelve years. Earle built Nendel's Inn and Tillicum Restaurant in Sunnyside and then moved to Prosser where he owned and operated Hilltop Orchard and built Earle's Apartments, which he sold to retire in 1991. He then moved to Moses Lake and in 1994 moved to Soap Lake where he made his home until the time of his death. Earle was a member of the Lower Valley Elks #2112 and Prosser Eagles. He enjoyed all his business adventures, fishing, hunting and family gatherings.

January 13, 2006 8 p.m.

Santiago Escamilla

Santiago Escamilla, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2006 at Samaritan Hospital in Moses Lake.

February 24, 2010 8 p.m.

Harold L. Johnson, Sr.

In Loving MemoryApril 3, 1924 to February 20, 2010Harold L. Johnson SR.

On February 20, 2010, Harold went to heaven to be with his wife.

June 25, 2010 2:23 p.m.

Gilbert Wayne Russell Olin

Born June 5, 1927 at Baird, WA. Twenty miles west of Coulee City, WA.

November 8, 2011 5 a.m.

Donald Chenault

Donald Louis Chenault, 73, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 in Central Washington Hospital, Wenatchee, Wash. Donald was born March 4, 1938 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Sylvester Lee Chenault, Sr. and Artie Marie (Morton) Chenault.

February 13, 2014 5 a.m.

Heriberta "Betty" Cantu

Heriberta "Betty" Cantu, 75, longtime Moses Lake resident, died Friday, February 7, 2014 in Samaritan Healthcare, Moses Lake, WA. She was born March 16, 1938 in Runge, Texas to Jesus and Maria Contreras Manzanales.

August 6, 2015 1:45 p.m.

Donald D. Hunnicutt

May 10, 1926 - August 2, 2015

July 28, 2011 6 a.m.

Robert Longston

Robert (Leroy) Longston, 77, long time resident of Moses Lake, passed away at his home on July 23, 2011. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 29, 2011 at Kayser's Chapel. Burial will be at 2:15 p.m. at the Washington State Veteran's Cemetery, 21702 W. Espanola Rd., Medical Lake, Washington. Viewing will be from noon to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 28th at Kayser's Chapel. Please sign the online guestbook or leave a note for the family at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

December 7, 2012 5 a.m.

Sue O. Eckelbarger

Sue O. Eckelbarger, 88, longtime Moses Lake resident died in her home, Wednesday, November 28, 2012 in Moses Lake. Sue was born February 18, 1924 in Tillman County, Oklahoma to Henry Thomas and Minerva Jane (Sartain) McCauley.

January 19, 2011 5 a.m.

Potato commission founder mourned Monday

MOSES LAKE - Walter LePage, 97, a founder of the Washington State Potato Commission, was remembered Monday for his leadership during the commission's early years.

June 13, 2012 6 a.m.

Janet L. Burkett

Janet L. Burkett, 61, entered into rest June 4, 2012 in Othello with her loving family at her side.

March 13, 2014 6 a.m.

Katherine "Katie" Gies

Katie was born March 12, 1921 in Ruff, Washington to Fred and Katherine Schmauder. She passed away March 9, 2014 in Odessa, WA. She is survived by five children Robert (Honie) Gies, Richard (Mary) Gies, Marlene (Doug) Brendell-Baker, Susan Jensen, and Randy (Ruth) Gies. Twelve grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Harold in 1987 and four brothers and two sisters. She is a member of the Christ Lutheran Church where she did numerous duties and was part of the women's group. She was a former Odessa PTA and 4-H Leader. She enjoyed cooking and baking, her pets, and her garden. Viewing will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 900-930 at the Christ Lutheran Church. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 14, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, WA followed by a Celebration of Life memorial service at the Christ Lutheran Church, Odessa, WA at 11:00 AM with Pastor Tim Hauge, officiating. Memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church or to the Odessa Memorial Healthcare Foundation. Please sign our online guestbook at www.stratefuneralhome.com. STRATE FUNERAL HOME, Davenport, WA is caring for the family.

March 29, 2014 6 a.m.

Abelino G. "Abby" Rodriguez, Jr.

Abelino G. "Abby" Rodriguez, Jr., age 61, of Moses Lake, Wash. died in his home, Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born December 23, 1952 in Acuña, Coahuila, México to Abelino Rodriguez Sr. and Consuelo Galindo Rodriguez.

July 31, 2014 6 a.m.

Verda Warren Merkley

Verda Warren Merkley, 90, passed away July 25, 2014 in Shelley, Idaho.

May 11, 2013 6 a.m.

Leandra Stidom, Sr.

Leandra Stidom, Sr., 73, longtime Moses Lake resident, died in his home on Monday, May 6, 2013 after a valiant fight with lung and gastric cancer. He was born August 21, 1939 in Normangee, Texas to Jordan and Almeta (Humble) Stidom.

May 14, 2013 6 a.m.

Noel Alva Brown, Jr.

Noel A. Brown, Jr., 87, longtime resident of Moses Lake known to most as the stamp man passed away at home May 3, 2013. Noel was born to Noel, Sr. and Laura Brown in Alameda, CA. on July 23, 1925. He was a Navy veteran, joining right after graduating high school in Fresno, CA. He served 3 tours and taught 6th grade grammar in Fresno. He moved to Moses Lake in 1978 with his loving wife of 43 years, Bonnie Brown, who preceded him in 1997 and his daughter Ardis in 2005. He is survived by his son Stanley Brown of Los Angeles, CA., his brother Charles Brown of CA and step-daughter Judy Kirkland of Texas, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid stamp collector and conversationalist. Loved by family, liked by many, he will be missed and remembered well. Per his request, no services will be held. He would like to say thanks to his caregiver Arlene Collier for taking care of him in the final years and thank you to the staff at Columbia Physical Therapy & Moses Lake Clinic for keeping him on his toes. Arrangements after his departure from this world were undertaken by Carver Funeral Home. Thanks to their staff for their fast and caring service.

March 3, 2012 5 a.m.

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