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Ward Norwood Miller (1972-2007)

Ward Miller died on 2 January 2007 in Santa Cruz, CA. He was 34 years old.

Ward was a native of Washington State, where he attended high school in the Spokane area. He was an accomplished wrestler and avid outdoorsman. After graduating high school in 1990, Ward entered the Naval Academy as a member of the Class of 1994. At Annapolis, Ward majored in English and served as 33rd Company Commander in Fall 1993.

After graduation, Ward served as a Surface Warfare Officer with several sea duty tours duty onboard USS CALIFORNIA (CGN 36), USS ARCTIC (AOE 8), and USS CALLAGHAN (DDG 994). He also served on the public affairs staff for the Northwest Navy Region and as a reservist during a major NATO exercise in Poland.

Following his military service, Ward worked for the major pharmaceutical firm Pfizer. While with Pfizer, Ward met his wife Julie, and they were married in San Jose, CA in December 2004. Most recently Ward founded and owned a real estate brokerage, SilverMill, Inc. in Soquel, CA.

Ward is survived by his wife of two years Julie, his nine-year old daughter Ariel, his infant son Max, his sister Crystal Miller, and his parents Loren and Rachel Miller.

An educational trust for the two children has been established. It is kindly requested that all donations be made to Educational Trust for Ariel Grippo and Max Miller, c/o Bank of America, Attn: BOA Staff Ms. Ashley Libbey, 4055 Capitola Road, Capitola, CA 95010.

A gathering of friends and family was held, in lieu of services, at the home of his in-laws Jody and Hal Stanger in Santa Cruz on Saturday, 6 January 2007. Following the gathering, five of his 94 classmates committed some of his ashes to the Pacific Ocean to commemorate his naval service to our country.

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I will never forget this day...

I had just gotten the best news in my life, that my unborn child (Daughter Maleah) was ok. Dolly was 18 weeks pregnant and tested high for carrying a child with massive birth defects (50/50) and/or down syndrome (1 in 19)...We went to a specialist, Dr. Jackson in Billings. They have equipment that is world class, and were able to assure us that everything was ok. We were relieved. We were on our way back to our hotel when Ryan Haney (Wards 1rst cousin) called me and told me. I had last seen Ward about 4 years earlier, before we moved to ND and before he move to CA......

Also not a classmate, but who can forget 'Wild Bill"..........

ELLISON, William B. "Bill" (Age 78) Of Ione, Washington passed away at his home on March 13, 2008. Bill was born August 12, 1929 at Cardston, Alberta, Canada. He was also known to the community as "Wild Bill." Bill was employed at the Pend Oreille Mine sometime ago, and most recently worked at the Selkirk High School where he retired from. After retiring he worked part time at the Food Court in Ione. Bill loved animals and the rodeo. As a young man Bill broke his leg while busting bronc's in the rodeo. His love for animals continued and he raised cow, horses, goats, poultry, dogs, cats and most recently quarter horses. Survivors include his niece Audrey (Ellison) Hays and family from Spokane, WA. Bill was blessed with the love and friendship of Grace Chafee and her family Harold and Sally Abell all of Ione, WA for over 28 years. Survivors also include numerous extended family and friends. Grace, the Ione community, and his animals were what truly made him happy. Besides his parents Bill was preceded in death by one brother. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Selkirk Bible Chapel on McInnis St. in Ione. A reception will follow at the Ione Civic Center/Library. A private burial took place at the Riverside Cemetery in Ione last week. Family and friends are welcome to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home and Crematory in Newport, WA is in charge of arrangements

My thoughts about Allen Hartt can be seen on the "whatever happened to" page.

As for Wild Bill.  That dude was great.  The only guy I knew who could go into a room, clean it and it would be dirtier when he left than when he walked in.  No matter.  He was a really nice guy and always referred to me as "little buddy" or "Mr. T's kid".

I'd get to the school early before a dance to set up the equipment for my D.J.-ing.  Wild Bill would always meet me at the door and ask if I was "going to play some of that heavy metal".  Then he'd ask me if I wanted a "nip" from his flask of Jack Daniel's.  On occasion I would take him up on the offer.  Only on occasion, Mr. V., only on occasion...

Wild Bill was awesome, such a good man. We got along so well, I remember he always used to joke around with me for a good laugh. I was sad to read his obituary.

I have looked for some reason its not around

It was sad, my mom called me and had told me what happened to her, I cried for days. I can try and find Katherine and Malinda's obits.

-- Edited by TShearer at 15:55, 2008-04-25

...My heart just sank...............thanks for letting us know.....

I have a very sad story to tell about Mrs Kiss ...... Sarah (my oldest) was a freshman when Amy was pregnant with Mary Alice Amy told the class her biggest fear in the world was that Marie Alice would grow up not knowing her mom . as a mom i know this fear and it breaks my heart to know that Mary Alice wont know how truly inspiring her mother was to so many she may be told over and over by others but to be able to watch a parent inspire others ...........

Will do Randy

Katherine Suzanne (Grant) Maupin, 29, of Ione passed away on May 20 following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer.

Maupin was born Nov. 21, 1976, in Metaline Falls, the daughter of Bill and Carol Grant. She grew up in the Ione community and graduated from Selkirk High School in 1995. She then attended Spokane Community College obtaining a certificate in the secretarial field.

On July 31, 1999, she married Jory Maupin in Ione. Both have lived in Ione all of their lives.

Maupin worked at several jobs in the community, most recently as a teller at Mountain West Bank. Prior to that, at Cathy's Cafe in Metaline Falls. Maupin enjoyed the outdoors, with fishing, camping and gardening her most rewarding activities. She took great pride in her home, spending many hours planning, shopping and decorating to achieve the warm and cozy atmosphere both her and Jory wanted. Time spent with family and friends was truly cherished, especially during the holidays.

All who knew Maupin will miss her warm "glow" and upbeat personality. She made us smile a lot more.

Survivors include her husband Jory and 6-year-old daughter, Mykenzie Maupin, both at the family home; one brother, Russ (and Michelle) Grant, and their children, Kayla, Trevor and Levi, all of Ione; one step-sister, Amber Pichette of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, TJ Maupin of Spokane and Kendra Maupin of Ione; one brother-in-law, Bryant Maupin, also of Ione; parents Bill (and Paulette) Grant of Metaline, Kenny (and Kathy) Maupin of Ione; and grandparents Roy and Wanda Maupin of Ione. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kim Rice, in April 2002.

Memorial contributions in Maupin's name may be made to the Ione Fire Department, Pend Oreille Fire District No. 2 or Cancer Care Northwest in Spokane.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 27, 2006 at noon at the family home located at 1502 Greenhouse Road, Ione. Following the services, a get together will take place at the Ione City Park. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home & Crematory in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

I haven't heard anything yet the kids I am sure will know something when they get home I will let you know

From Sherman Knapp
Info on service at the end

Amy Kiss
(Died April 25, 2008)

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Amy Kathleen Kiss (Buchanan), 31, died April 25, 2008 after fighting a courageous battle against Melanoma. Amy spent the last five years of her life in Metaline Falls, Washington, where she said, Five years in Metaline Falls is better than a lifetime anywhere else. All those who knew Amy were struck by her caring nature, her witty humor, and her tremendous bravery in the face of devastating adversity.

Amy was born October 12, 1976 in Marianna, Florida. After graduating from Coeur dAlene High School in 1995, Amy continued her education at Eastern Washington University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 2001.

She first worked as a teacher at Lake Stevens Middle School in Everett, WA. In 2002 she found her home as a science teacher at Selkirk Jr./Sr. High School, in Ione. One of Amys greatest pleasures was teaching, and she was beloved by her students, who admired her as an engaging, demanding, and compassionate teacher. When people commented on Amys amazing ability to connect with her young students, she inevitably responded, Thats because I have the sense of humor of junior high boy. Even Amys battle with cancer did not discourage her; in August of 2006, Amy earned a Masters of Art in Education from Seattle Pacific University, and she continued to teach at Selkirk until her health made that impossible in 2008.

On December 20, 2003, Amy married the love of her life, Ryan Kiss. Amy and Ryan enriched their lives with the birth of their daughter, Mary Alice in June of 2005. With her mothers feisty attitude and her fathers red hair, Mary immediately became the light of Amys life.

Amy, Ryan, and Mary found their lives changed forever in May of 2006, when Amy was diagnosed with stage three Melanoma. With the support of Ryan and many other family members and friends, Amy waged a fierce battle against this fast growing cancer.

Amy is survived by her adoring husband, Ryan; daughter, Mary Alice; mother, Cheryl Buchanan (OR); father, Buch Buchanan and his wife, Kim (TN); sister, Sarah Buchanan (OR); parents in-law, Steven and Nancy Kiss; and numerous other family members, friends, and fishing buddies.

Over the past four years Amy was passionate about four things: her love for Ryan and Mary, fishing, teaching her students, and educating others about the risk of sun exposure and the prevention of Melanoma. To learn more about the prevention of melanoma please visit www.melenoma.com.

Funeral Services will be held at noon on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Metaline Falls, WA. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home and Crematory in Newport, WA is in charge of arrangements.

I heard today that there is a fund set up at Mountain West bank in Ione for a scholarship to be given to this year's graduating class through, I believe 2013's graduating class, which would be this year's 7th grade. Amy requested that this be done rather than flowers or monetary donations from what I understand.

Others who I have thought of. Matt Gowin, Charles Hughes, Tammy Sharp and Brad Sargent. Brad is the only one I think graduated. Painful memories.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=72126291


I just found this while playing on the computer thought some of you may want to see it. It is Amy Kiss's myspace. People have left many comments about her and to her on it

When I graduated, there was a (I hope the name is correct) Haugen (sp) memorial scholarship that was given out. I cannot remember the details, so if I am omitting anything, or just plain wrong, someone please correct me.


I cannot recall his first name. I believed he died during a basketball game (1970's), and I believe he was a relative (uncle maybe) to Amber Pichette, possibly on her mom's side??? Amber, I know you are on here, can you clarify?

Once again, if I am way off on this one, please correct me.

The Spokesman Review just changed there method for searching obits...I will be putting a couple on here .........

Service for John ``Lee'' Mathews, a former teacher in Metalline Falls, Wash., will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Cutter Theater in Metaline Falls. Ball and Dodd Funeral Home-South is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Mathews, who was born in Marfa<>, Texas, was a longtime resident of Metaline Falls before moving to Spokane seven years ago. He died Jan. 8 after he was hit by a car while walking across North River Drive near Division. He was 52.

He graduated from Arizona State University in 1971 with degrees in elementary education, anthropology and history. He worked as a teacher for 23 years, starting his teaching career in Phoenix and then teaching the fifth-grade in Metaline Falls from 1975 to 1995.

Mr. Mathews had worked for West Coast Hospitalities most recently.

Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Marcia; a son, Chris Mathews of Spokane; a daughter, Julie Fristad<> of Ione, Wash.; a brother, Grant Mathews of Lakeside, Calif.; his mother, Una<> Mathews of Spokane; and two grandsons.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lillian Bailey Elementary School in Metaline Falls.

I remember Mr. Mathews passing, we were staying downtown Spokane, and Dolly's aunts (through marriage) brother was working with him at the same place. We seen him the same day and he told us about a coworker getting hit by a car. Tragic.

I remember reading about Joe Steffens (Wade and Jenny's dad) dying in an accident at the Ponderay plant....I saw the obit in the Spokesman archives, I can post it if anyone wants to see it....

-- Edited by RandyRamsey at 01:17, 2008-05-14

the name Tammy Sharp sounds familiar...is she the girl that was in the car accident in 91? that happened right before i started at selkirk in my freshmen year i believe it was at the first of the year or early spring....

I have the article from the Miner...If I can get my scanner going I can pass it on if anyone wants it.

Lynn Slocumb, principal in the early 80's, a man that I loved and respected, succumbed to heart disease a few years back. He taught me a lot about a bunch of different things. I think of him daily.
V

I was a friend of shawn flannigan I never had the chance to meet Tammy. I spent houra listening about tammy. Even threw a couple rocks at cars a W rock. I hope God can bless them both, they never had a chance.