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.
Iva Simpson (Kanzleiter)
Mom (Iva Simpson) and
grandson Michael Scriven 1995
Iva Simpson Kanzleiter and
Ray Kanzleiter 1969
In loving memory of Iva Simpson (Kanzleiter). June 1935-January 1998. Iva (mom) is missed and will always be loved by her brother Albert Simpson, sister Mabel Jake and her children, Donald Kanzleiter, Diana Bowden, Billy Kanzleiter, Bryan Kanzleiter, Laurie Sison, Brenda Gongora, Darlene Kanzleiter, Marlene Kanzleiter. She is also missed by her many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fond memories of mom include wonderful food, love of music and fun. Mom loved animals and we always had many. She instilled the love of animals into every one of us kids and on to her grandchildren. She knew just how to make us feel rich when we were eating commodities, she always did her best.
Our mother had many tough times, like many of us Indian people do, but she never lost the love of or the love for her children. Throughout the hard travels and journeys she went on, she always had the love of her family and friends.
I miss you mom, think of you every day and wish for one last hug, one last “Laurie Gabori” and one last chance to show off my children and grandchildren – your Great Grandchildren, Justin Michael Taylor, Jr., and Izabelle Herrera. They are beautiful and I wish they could feel your hugs, at least once.
Love you forever,
Your Laurie (Sison)
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Shirley Jean Anderson-Carver
Shirley Jean Anderson-Carver, age 60, of Spokane, Wash., died on December 31, 2005 in Spokane, Wash. She was born on June 9, 1945 in Cawston, British Columbia to Hans and Sarah (Marsel) Richter. Shirley lived most of her life in Oroville, Wash., where she raised her children. She moved to Spokane in 1988 where she lived out her life. Shirley was a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Oroville Eagles.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Bob Carver of Spokane, Wash.; children, Dale Anderson, Clint Anderson, Chris Carver, and Crystal Carver; sister, Josie Stalder; brothers, Swede Richter, Bill Richter, and Kenny Richter; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and Sarah Richter; sisters, Mae Armstrong, June Harlan, and Evelyn Cutchie; and brothers, John Richter and Eddie Richter.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 at noon at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery.
Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville was in care of arrangements.
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Johnnie Llewellyn Fry
Johnnie Llewellyn Fry, 17, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 7. He was born on December 28, 1988, and was raised in Omak, Washington, where he attended school. He enjoyed sports, including basketball and football. John also loved hunting and fishing. His hobbies included piano, card theatrics, and music. He was always sociable and always willing to meet and make new friends. He will be missed and remembered by all whom had the chance to know him.
He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Roseline Fry, Sr.; his brothers, Thomas (Lilia) Fry, Lawrence Fry, Jr., Daniel Fry, and Ivan Wilson-Fry; his sisters, Beverly Jean (Lloyd) Lone Elk of Crow Agency, Mont., Darlana Fry, Manuelita Wilson, Jolene (Slim) Fry-Black, Lynda Fry, Tammy (Dennis) Fry-George, JoAnna Wilson, and Stormie-Feather Fry, all of Omak, Washington; three nieces, Precious Fry, Arlene Lone Elk, both of Crow Agency, Mont., and Justice Michel; four nephews, Llord Lone Elk of Crow Agency, Mont., Alex Fry, Daniel X. Fry, Brucie Fry-George, all of Omak; five uncles, Raymond (Anne) Fry of Calif., Jack Fry, Frank Fry of Omak, Wash., Lawrence Wilson, and Ivan Wilson, both of Crow Agency, Mont.; five aunts, Linda (Darryl) Stanger of Omak, Wash., Tammy (Beto) Lopez of Bridgeport, Wash., Beverly Big Man, Pauline (Dennis) McDonald, and Arlene Wilson, all of Crow Agency, Mont.; one grandfather, George Fry; birth mother, Daisy George; birth father, Jerry Cooper; along with extended family in Western Washington.
John was laid to rest on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at St. Mary’s Mission Cemetery.
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Jesse F. Madera, Sr.
Jesse F. Madera, Sr., 55
Born in Nespelem, WA, October 12, 1949. Passed away in Seattle, WA, June 11, 2005.
He attended St. Patrick, Spokane, WA, St. Mary Mission, Omak, WA. He graduated from Worley High adn attended EWU.
He was a member of Colville Confederated Tribes.
He is survived by his mother, Louella Friedlander, Nespelem, WA; his children, Jesse Jr., Anthony, Bernitta of Bellingham, WA, Troy of Spokane, WA; eight grandchildrn; five sisters: Margaret, Marcella, Colleen, Suzi, Alene; two brothers, Kenny, Rene; aunts, uncles and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. he is preceded in death by his brothers, Michael (1954), Spokane (2002), Patrick (1997).
Laid to rest: Elmwood Cemetery, Toppenish, WA. Services conducted by Father Bill Vogel, S.J.
“The chain will link again.”
(The above-relayed text was reprinted at the request of Mr. Madera’s mother, from The Spokesman Review.)
Rosary was recited on June 17, 2005 at Colonial Funeral Home in Toppenish, Washington and the funeral service was held at the same location on June 18, 2005.
The casket bearers were Jesse F. Madera, Jr., Joe Madera, Jon Clayton, Clarence Anthony Madera, Noland Adolph and tyrone Cawston.
The honorary bearers were Troy Madera, Samuel Friedlander, Reymundo Diaz and al the cousins of the deceased.
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