In this section, we wish to say farewell to our beloved Colville Tribal Members and send our wishes for health, happiness and faith to their families.
We welcome memorials about your loved ones and friends who have passed away, including photographs and poems if you wish. Please send your contributions to: Tribal Tribune Memorials, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem WA 99155 or Email @ editor.tribune@colvilletribes.com. Include your name and address on the photographs, funeral cards or other materials you want returned to you.
Alex CC Kruger, Penticton
In loving memory, Alex CC Kruger, 19, passed away New Year’s Eve after a tragic car accident. Alex was born on September 25, 1986 at Penticton Regional Hospital. Alex attended school in Omak, Wash., Fairbault, Minn., and graduated from Princess Margaret in Penticton on June 29, 2005.
Alex was a very impressionable and loveable young man; he touched many people’s hearts with his smile, and his sunny and witty sense of humor.
Alex is survived by his parents, Betty Kruger and Alex Cardenas; his siblings, Des, Whitney, Amber, BJ and Buddy; and his grandmothers. His family and his many friends will miss him.
Rosary was Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Omak Tribal Longhouse in Omak. Funeral services were held at Paschal Sherman, St. Mary’s Mission on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m.
Donations and cards are suggested to Betty Kruger and Alex Cardenas to help offset expenses of transporting Alex’s body from Minnesota and the cost of funeral expenses. P.O. Box 3405, Omak, WA 98841 or call (509) 826-5325.
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Eva A. Orr
Eva A. Orr, 95, of Omak, died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, at Mid-Valley Hospital.
Survivors include her children, Helen Holloman, Evelyn Lay and Lionel Orr, all of Omak, Bette Emerson of Tacoma, Bob Campbell of Disautel and Slocan Valley, Canada, Glenda Nelson of Wenatchee, and Ellen Moses and Lucetta Desautel, both of Nespelem; and a brother, Ambrose Adolph.
Rosary and a Seven Drum ceremony was held at the Omak Tribal Longhouse. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Mary’s Mission Church. Graveside services followed at the church cemetery. A community lunch was held at the Omak Tribal Longhouse.
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Josephine Reynolds
October 9, 1918 – December 17, 2005
Our beloved Aunt passed away at Orchard Park Convalescent Center in Tacoma where she received loving, very kind professional nursing care. Her family wishes to thank every member of the staff that gave her comfort in the last weeks of her life. Also, many heartfelt thanks to the Group Health home care nurses for their help.
Josephine was born in Inchelium, Washington to Fredrick A. (Runnels) Reynolds and Margaret Steve Reynolds. She was their last surviving child. Her siblings, Ella Reed, Nancy Wilson, Henry Reynolds and Margie LaRoque all predeceased her. Her kind and gentle nature will be missed by her nephews and nieces, and by the many friends that she made throughout her life. After the death of their mother, Fred moved the children to Tulalip where both he and their mother were raised. The family then stayed with their mother’s family while Fred worked in the woods during the depression.
The family stayed in Tulalip until they were enrolled in Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon where each of the girls graduated. Uncle Henry had other thoughts about school and the controlled environment. He jumped the rails and did his own thing. But he enjoyed his new life and eventually moved to Nespelem and ranched and farmed.
Josephine was an enrolled member of Colville Confederated Tribes, attended and graduated from Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. She served her country with the Army Air Force during WWII having achieved the rank of sergeant. After an honorable discharge, she went on to work for Federal Civil Service in California. She retired in 1986 from the Defense Supply Agency, in Alameda, California, after 33 years of service. Her last year was spent with her niece Margaret L. Willis and Jim Willis in Tacoma.
She leaves behind many nephews and nieces. George and Rick Wilson, Arlene Gilbert, Henry Sicade, Terry LaRoque, Ginger Klein, Mary Lean, Margaret L. Willis and a host of great nephews and nieces.
Services at a later date.
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Rosanna Alice Sandra Cate
Rosanna Alice Sandra Cate, 21, of Omak, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006 due to an automobile accident near Haley Creek Rd., on Highway 155.
he was born on August 4, 1984 in Grand Coulee, Wash. to Terrance Lee Gallaher and Roxanne Campbell of Nespelem, Wash.
Rosanna was raised in Nespelem and attended school in the Nespelem and Grand Coulee Dam area. She worked at the Colville Indian Power and Veneer, Okanogan Bingo Casino and Omak Play Center.
She was joined in Holy matrimony on May 7, 2005 to Alex Logan Cate at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash.
Rosanna enjoyed arts and crafts, including making baby boards. She was also the President of the Omak Tribal Headstart parent committee.
Rosanna is survived by her husband, Alex L. Cate; her two sons, Christopher Thomas James Kalal and Kayden Dean Ryder Cate; and one daughter, Jurney MaLeah Ann Cate; her mother, Roxanne Campbell; sister, Justina Campbell; her father, Terrance Lee Gallaher; brother, Terrance Lee Gallaher, Jr.; the Campbell family; the Gallaher family; the Cate family; and numerous friends and family.
Services were conducted at the Nespelem Community Center in Nespelem, Wash. Family rosary was held on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. with public rosary held on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. and the burial was at sunrise on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Nespelem Community Cemetery, officiated by Father Jake Morton.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Peter “Pete” B.
“Eagle-Horse” George Sr.Peter “Pete” B. “Eagle-Horse” George Sr., 83, of Nespelem, passed away Feb. 15, 2006, at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center in Nespelem.
Pete was born at Kartar Valley, WA on Nov. 13, 1922, the son of Coxit & Christine George. Pete grew up in Kartar Valley and went to school at St. Mary’s Mission and Chemawa Indian School in Eugene, Or. Pete married Laura Courville in 1944, who he met while at Chemawa. She was a member of the Salish-Kootenai tribe in Montana.
Pete’s career began at Grand Coulee Dam project until completion as well as Chief Joseph Dam while living in Nespelem. He and Laura then moved the family to California in 1954. He worked on a dam project near Longbarn, CA.
In 1965, they moved to Oklahoma where he worked for the Cherokee Nation as a land surveyor. They lived in Montana in 1979, and returned to Nespelem in 1981. Pete worked for the Colville Tribe as a land surveyor and at the Council Chambers as a Security Officer until retirement.
His interest has always been with his music, playing traditional western swing music with some rock and roll. Pete sang and played the guitar for many activities. He had his own dance band for many years. Country Western was his specialty, but he could sing anything.
Pete was known for his professional, but humorous manner when it came to entertaining crowds. His accomplishments included TV and radio performances while in California. He dreamed of becoming a recording artist and sharing his voice with the masses. Many have seen him in his Traditional Regalia at many Pow Wows. He was asked at various events to lead the Grand Entry which he was proud to do, including the Omak Stampede, Gathering of the Nations Pow-Wow and the International Pow-Wow in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Pete will be remembered for his contributions to the Native ways. Born in a Tee-Pee, lived in a log house, moved to the outside world, then came back again to his roots. He will be missed by many relatives, friends, and family.
He has asked to be forgiven for his sins in this life and hopes the Creator will Bless his journey to the next. Pete’s wife, Laura preceded him in death in 1986.
He is survived by his daughter, Gloria Hammond & husband Michael and children; Twila, Bambi, Michael, Mark & Amber all of Oklahoma; his son, Peter (Sonny) George and his boys, Travis, Cody & LJ of Nespelem; his daughter, JoAnne Stopp and husband Thomas, their son Sean and daughter Leila all from Oklahoma; his daughter, Linda Standing Cloud of Oklahoma and her daughters, Kimberly of California & Heather & Jennifer of Oklahoma; and his youngest daughter, Gaylene Helms and husband Michael and their daughter Fawn, of Montana.
The Rosary was held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006, at the Nespelem Community Center. The funeral was at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at the Nespelem Community Center. Pete was buried at the Kartar Valley Cemetery.
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