Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Obituary

Robert Earl Lilly passed away in Moscow Idaho on December 26, 2023. Bob, to those who knew him, was born May 16, 1932, in Hermiston Oregon to William C. Lilly and Doris O. Shannon, the second of their three sons.

Bob attended Pendleton High school where he was a member of the FFA receiving...

Dec 25, 2023

Patsy June (nee Gantz) Welch 87, Moscow Idaho. Born in Ashland Ohio to Pansey Lillian Messmore and Charles Alvin Gantz on June 28, 1936. At 2 ½ years old she lost her mother and lived under the foster care of Glenn and Catherine Lamb in Huntington Ohio until 1955. Patsy married Pvt. David Lee Welch at Ft Leonard Wood,...

Dec 23, 2023

James E Forman, 82 of Moscow, Idaho met our Lord on December 23rd, 2023 in Moscow.

James “Jim” was born in Ellensburg, Washington and attended school in Moses Lake. After serving our country for 4 years in the Army, his work relocated him to Moscow, Idaho where he resided and raised his family. Jim spent the last...

Dec 21, 2023

John W. Rector (1966-2023)

John W Rector, 57, of Genesee Idaho, died on Dec 19, 2023. John was born in Ballard, Washington on June 15th, 1966 to Jeanne and Charles Rector. John attended High School in Centralia, Washington before obtaining his bachelor’s in Safety and Health Management from Central Washington University.

John met the love...

Dec 20, 2023

MELVIN ROY BYERS

September 26, 1938, to December 20, 2023

Melvin Roy Byers, 85, of Moscow, Idaho, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday morning, December 20, 2023.

Melvin and his twin brother, Kelvin, were born in Avon, ID to Delbert and Emma (Perry) Byers on Sept. 26, 1938. The twins arrived 6 weeks early....

Dec 16, 2023

Mildred “Joan” (Florence) Gustaveson passed away at Aspen Park of Cascadia on December 16th, 2023. She was 93 years old.

Joan was born to William and Estella Florence at Gritman Hospital on March 19th, 1930. She grew up in the family home with her sister Margaret on the U of I campus by the cattle barns.

Dec 11, 2023

Dale Everson of Moscow passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, December 11, 2023.  He was 93.

Dale was born in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin on February 1, 1930.  His parents were Oscar Martinus Everson and Edith May Everson (Kingery).  He grew up in Buhl, Idaho.  He graduated from Buhl High School in 1948.  He was a...

Dec 9, 2023

He's not gone, he's just gone fishing. Lonnie Carlson passed away on December 9, 2023, at Gritman Medical Center, after a short decline in health while receiving treatment for an ongoing heart condition.

He was born in Moscow, Idaho on September 4, 1955, to Norma Jean and Jerrold Carlson. As the oldest of the couple’s children, Lonnie...

Dec 8, 2023

People from all walks of life loved PNW (Pretty Nick Wittman). His curiosity, acceptance, and genuine care for everyone is what drew people to him. His sly smile and laughter could brighten any room. He lived his life exactly how he wanted, and spent it with those that filled him with the most joy- he always managed to share...

Dec 5, 2023

Matthew George Virgil was born in Moscow, Idaho, on June 28, 1975, to Cathy Mabbutt and Bill Virgil, and joined his sister, Heather. Matt attended McDonald Elementary School, Moscow Junior High, and graduated from Moscow High School in 1993. Sports were always a big part of Matt’s life and he played baseball and some basketball when Coach Matt Kobe...

Dec 2, 2023

A graveside service for immediate family only will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery, in Troy, Idaho. Lynn Javage, a 20 year resident of Moscow, died Saturday December 2, 2023. She originally lived in Arlington, VA, and after her marriage attended Cal State University Northridge to study art. She ran her own graphic arts and printing business, Dynamic Design...

Nov 30, 2023

Debbie Jean Taylor was born August 11, 1966 to Cecil and Beverly Wade of Pomeroy Washington. She lost her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis on April 6, 2024.

She graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1985. She worked at Memory Manor in Pomeroy after marrying her highschool sweetheart, LeeRay Taylor on August 2, 1986. After having her children...

Nov 30, 2023

James (Jim) Eugene Waterman of Moscow Idaho passed away on Saturday March 9th, 2024, after reaching the age of 88 years old. Jim suffered a stroke 7 years ago and while life has been difficult since then he always had a positive attitude. He was cared for by his wife Barbara Waterman in their home and that is where...

Nov 30, 2023

Mary “Ellen” Womack, 70, of Moscow, passed away on March 6, 2024, after a long battle with lung cancer.

Ellen was born to Donald and Dolores Brittain on October 2, 1953, in Salinas, California. The family moved to Oregon where Ellen later met the love of her life, Jody Womack, in 1970. They were married for 53...

Nov 28, 2023

Leslyn Rogers Polk, age 87, passed away on November 28th at her home in Moscow, Idaho. She lived a full life, and was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, and friend. Leslyn was born August 17th 1936 in Moscow to Kathryn and Lester Rogers. Her journey through life was marked by love, resilience, and dedication.

Leslyn loved...

Nov 26, 2023

Susan Kay Knapik, of Moscow ID, died Sunday November 26, 2023 at her home. She was 76.

Susan was born May 29, 1947 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho to Erling and Elsie Warnke Ringstad. She attended area schools and graduated in 1966. After graduation, Sue went to work for GTE as a customer service representative where she...

Nov 25, 2023

Karen Luella Shields Guilfoyle was born in Sandpoint Idaho, July 30th, 1939, to the parents of Carl and Stella Shields of Clark Fork, Idaho.

She loved learning and it showed throughout her years in school, graduating from Clark Fork High School as valedictorian, receiving Highest Honors from Eastern Washington State College, completing her master’s in education at...

Nov 20, 2023

Elijah Jayden Bereczky: such a blessing from above! We only had him to hug and hold for 9 short weeks; he will be loved and missed always. Beloved youngest son. Adored baby brother and cousin. Cherished grandson.

Born Saturday afternoon, September 16, 2023 to Rachael Bereczky and Jason Santiago, went to rest in the arms of Jesus...

Nov 8, 2023

Barbara "Joyce" (Walser) Hill passed away peacefully in her home with her children by her side on November 8, 2023. She was 93 years old.

Joyce Walser was born to Loris and Tony Walser at home on the farm in Viola, Idaho on December 5, 1929. She grew up on the ranch with her brother Bud. Young...

Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Thomas Floyd Trail was an accomplished man, WSU professor, Idaho State Representative, 4-H Leader, Rotarian, Idaho AARP President, Sunday School Teacher, devoted husband, and father. While spending most of his years in Moscow he was a world traveler, visiting and living in over 100 countries around the world. He was passionate about international cultures and invested much of...