Danekas Funeral Chapel

Deborah Lee Copp, age 72, passed away in her Rice, Washington home surrounded by her loving family on the morning of November 25, 2023. Deborah was born on June 9, 1951 in Modesto, California to Lyle and Roberta Brooks. Deborah would graduate from high school before meeting the love of her life, Boyd Copp. In 1973, Deborah and Boyd would move to Cle Elum, where they would raise their four children, Amy, Jack, Jake, and James, and the couple would go on to be joined in marriage on April 18th, 1979. Deborah would begin working at a sawmill in the early 70's, and would transition to a position as a welder at Shoemaker Manufacturing, where she would continue to work until retirement....

Ida Louise Corbell, a long-time resident of Skagit County and a recent 2-year resident of Colville, WA passed away on Aug. 18, 2022, at the age of 68. Ida was born on May 26, 1954 in Mt. Vernon, WA, the daughter of Kenneth Schlafer and Vera Gindron. Ida was raised on Samish Island where her love for the summers, sunshine and sand castles on the beach were deeply rooted within her heart from her earliest memories. After graduating from Burlington-Edison High School in 1972, she moved to Giessen, Germany and began a family with the birth of her first daughter, Melanie. Soon however, Ida was back in Skagit County where her second daughter, Jamie and son, Kelsey was born. She stayed at home...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Gayle Allen Lott, loving wife, devoted mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. We will miss her and her beautiful smile. Gayle Allen Lott, Age 83, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2022. She was born February 20, 1939, in San Bernardino, California to J. Wayne Allen and Catherine Vermal Staker. She married her sweetheart, Ralph Grant Lott on October 9, 1957 in the Beautiful Idaho Falls Temple. Gayle loved people and was always looking for ways to better their lives in big ways. She had 9 children, 8 of whom are still living. She was an amazing mother. A super mom, and we all loved her! She sewed,...

Robert David Nicholas, ("Bobby", "Roberto", and "Bob the Builder") passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022 at the age of 67. Born on March 22, 1954, in Seattle.<br>Bobby was a loving and caring son, brother, uncle, and great uncle. He cared for his family so much. He worked in Seattle in construction, and high-rise construction until he retired and moved to Kettle Falls 12 years ago to be with his immediate family. He loved his home living in the wilderness along with all the wildlife and tranquility. He was a most loving, caring, compassionate, and generous person who stood up for what he believed in.<br>Bobby is survived by his parents Robert and Arlene Nicholas of Kettle Falls,...

Chad Dennis Hilderbrandt, age 42, a resident of Belgrade, MT, passed away suddenly due to a cardiac event on Dec. 21, 2020. Chad was born in Republic, WA on May 28, 1978, the son of Dennis R. and Vicki L. (Clough) Hilderbrandt. He began grade school in Republic, WA and then moved to Colville, WA with his family when he was 9. Chad then completed his education in Colville and moved to Spokane where he began working in the stainless steel fabrication industry. He enjoyed the ability to hand create and construct structures and had talent in doing so. This talent served him well as he entered the construction industry. He resided for a time in North Carolina, California and Oregon as his...

Louene Lillian Patz, age 89, a resident of Colville, WA passed away on December 3, 2020 in Colville, WA at her home. She was born on Aug. 7, 1931 in Moreland, ID the daughter of Vearl and Ulilla (Jacobson) Ostberg. Louene was raised in Moreland, ID where she attended school within the walls of the Moreland School House that held all grades. She moved to Blackfoot, ID when she was 15 & graduated from High School there in 1949. Louene moved to Pocatello, ID where she attended College & graduated as a Cosmetologist. In 1951, she married Lowell Patz and then began a family while in Pocatello with the birth of their daughter, LaVelle. Lowell and Louene then moved their young family...

Ruth LaRue Linder passed away on June 8, 2020 at the age of 87 years old. Ruth was born at her grandfather Bensons hotel on December 27, 1932 in Port Townsend, WA, to Einar Harrison and Evalyn Harrison (Benson). Ruth grew up in Montana; she attended and graduated from Columbus High School in Montana. After High school Ruth met Gordon LaRue and in 1952 they decided to say their I Do's and buy a cute little house in Lynnwood, WA with some acreage. Soon after, Ruth and Gordon welcomed 6 children to their lives: Guy, Tina, Sydney, Jon, Paul, Marie. Ruth became a registered nurse when the kids grew a little older. Ruth loved to play the piano; everyone would just love...