Obituaries

Jean McCown With sadness and great appreciation for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Marjean (Jean) McCown, who died on February 5, 2024 in Yakima, Washington. Jean was born August 15, 1934 in Moscow, Idaho to Omer and Marjean Watson. Omer and Marjean raised eight children including Jean, sisters Nancy, Dorothy, Suzanne, Carolyn, Paula and brothers Omar and Riley. At an early age, Jeans’ family moved to Garfield, Washington, where she spent the majority of her life. She...

Carl L Pixley, “Les” to his friends, passed from this world Feb 5 after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Jan 1, 1943 to Carl W Pixley and Mildred (Luce) Pixley, In Moscow. No fanfare in those days for a New Years Baby! The first 14 years of his life he attended Moscow schools before moving to Spokane Valley where he graduated High School. The minute he could, he had his mother sign a release so he could join the Marine Corps. He was only 17 at the time. He...

Virgil Clyde, if you knew him, you knew all about his hardy laugh and infectious personality! He was born in Potlatch, Idaho on December 22, 1936, to Joe and Mabel Clyde. Virgil’s sister Norma welcomed him. He passed away at his home in Potlatch, Idaho on April 7, 2024. In his younger years, Virgil lived life to the fullest and, like a cat, had nine lives. He always said, “If I’d known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself”. Virgil married...

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Carol M. Carter        Our beloved mother, Carol M. Carter, of Moscow, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at a life well lived age of 92.      Carol was born December 21,1931 in Potlatch, Idaho to Arthur and Alice (McClure) Strong.  She graduated from Potlatch High School in 1950 marrying her high school sweetheart, Charles N. Carter, Jr., August 1,1951 at Colorado Springs, Colorado where he was stationed in the Army.  The...

Adelita Vitalia Ortiz (Roybal) AKA:  “Della”, Mom, Nani & Auntie Della Born: April 23, 1940                  Entered Eternal Rest: December 3, 2023 Adelita (more known as “Della” throughout her life) was born to Ramon & Genevieve Roybal on April 23, 1940 in Santa Fe, New Mexico; one of their nine children, born fifth in line. She told many stories that as a child, she was...

Ruth Angela Vowels       March 23, 1956 - February 26, 2024 (age 67) It’s with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend Ruth Angela Vowels. She died peacefully during the night on February 26, 2024, in Bellevue, Washington after many years of illness.  Ruth lived an adventurous and independent life and will be an enduring inspiration to all those she touched. Ruth was born on March 23,...

Joy Annette Puckett Joy Annette Puckett (Heaton), passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 65 in Latah, Washington. She succumbed to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was born on February 21, 1959, in Spokane. Joy was a native of Tekoa, Washington, where she graduated in 1977 and went on to attend Washington State University. Joy dedicated a better part of her career to working in education, supporting staff for over 25 years as the Business Manager for Tekoa School...

Shirley Normington, Potlatch, Idaho, passed away January 14, 2024 at Pullman Regional Hospital. She was 86 years old. She was born April 16, 1937 in Moscow, Idaho to Roscoe (Red) and Flora Tinnel. She married Dewey Normington in 1952 at Moscow, Idaho. They had 6 children, Vicki (Dave) Ruddick of Pullman, Rick (Tim Morse) of Clackamas, Oregon, Laurie Weinmann of Lewiston, Bob of Potlatch, Kathy (Wayne) Cramer of Lewiston and Steve (Cindy) of Potlatch. She is survived by grandsons Andy...