Harold Duman; Lois Harris; David Stottlemeyer; Benjamin Howard

Harold Stephen Duman, 88, Kooskia, Idaho

God held out his hand and Harold went with the Lord.

Harold Stephen Duman, 88, passed away May 25, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood. He was born Sept. 2, 1924, to Vincent Michael Duman and Anna Marie Bogli, sixth in a line of 13 children.

Harold grew up at Cottonwood on his father’s farm four miles northwest of Cottonwood. He always had a love for horses and grew into an avid horseman, whether riding saddle horses, training or working with a team. He loved giving buggy or sleigh rides at the ranch, including his annual Christmas tree hunts and for special occasions for other people. He was a member of the Cottonwood Riding Club and was the head trail boss for years, leading the members on numerous adventurous trail rides.

Harold went to grade school at St. Joseph’s School in Cottonwood and graduated from the eighth grade, but never went to high school.

He helped out on the farm until he was drafted into the service. He went to boot camp at Farragut. A story Harold always told was how he had never learned to swim and gave his dog tags to his friend, Lee Rehder, who helped him pass the swim test, and no one was the wiser! He was in the Navy from Jan. 1, 1943, until April 26, 1946. After Harold got out he took over the farm with his brother, Gregory.

Harold married the love of his life, Marie Lillian Kuther, on Sept. 7, 1946, at The Dalles, Ore. The couple had seven children during their marriage.

In 1951, he and Marie sold all of the farm machinery and cattle at an auction and they moved to Oregon City, Ore. He thought the grass looked greener in Oregon, which it was but had too much rain to suit them, so in 1954 they moved back to the Camas Prairie where Harold went to work at Hoene Implement Co. as a mechanic. Then in November of 1956, Harold opened the Cottonwood Bowling Alley and called it Harold’s Recreation, operating that for 10 years. He also worked for the Cottonwood Grange, drove school bus and garbage truck for a time through the years. In 1968 Harold started logging for Channel Lumber Co., at Craigmont.

After his older brother, Alfred, passed away in 1977, Harold took over his cattle operation but still kept logging while renting the land and cattle from Alfred’s family. He loved that land north of Nezperce, and truly enjoyed his time working there with the cattle and the yearly roundups. He was basically a “jack of all trades.” Everyone called him with a task and he was eager to help. He taught his sons and grandsons many of his skills. In 1980, he quit logging and started carpentering and doing his handyman jobs around the Cottonwood area. He also purchased the Greencreek Store and Bar and ran it for several years. Harold had moved three houses and had built three homes in his life span which he was proud of.

Harold was very active in the Knights of Columbus in Cottonwood for many years and was the instigator of the monthly breakfast which is still served.

Marie passed away Nov. 6, 1966, leaving a large void in his life after recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

On April 13, 1998, Harold married Edna Krasselt. They lived at Cottonwood for one year and then moved to Kooskia, where he resided at the time of his death. During their marriage they vacationed in Alaska, Yuma, Ariz., the Bahamas, Texas and Oregon.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Anna; wife, Marie; sisters, Mary and Regina; brothers, Alfred, Dominic, Gregory and Vincent; and a stepson, Cecil Bothum.

He is survived by his wife, Edna; brother, John (Marge) Duman; sisters, Aggie (John) Terhaar, Frannie (Ed) Pieper, Betty (Gene) Kuther, Casey (Richie) Brockamp and Patty (Dick) Seubert; his children, Mick (Helen) Duman, Dave (Sally) Duman, Barb (Jim) Remacle, Lynn (Vern) Sonnen, Tim (Kathy) Duman, Jan (Bob) Brannan and Julie (Steve) Lancaster; 27 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and stepchildren, Ray Bothum, Martin Bothum, Earl Krasselt and Sharon Bower.

Harold was a great man, husband, father, grandpa and friend who was loved by many and will be sincerely missed by all. If there really are “Saints,” he will be on the top of the list.

A rosary was recited at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood, a funeral Mass was celebrated followed by the burial at Cottonwood Catholic Cemetery on Friday, May 31. Uhlorn Funeral Home of Cottonwood was in charge of arrangements.

Lois Vincent Harris, 95, Olympia, Wash.

Lois V. Harris, 95, a 51-year resident of the Olympia area, passed away from natural causes on May 21, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. At the time of her death she was staying with her daughter Judith and close friend Patricia Farrell.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James K Harris, son of James Oscar and Emily (Cash) Harris, who passed away in 1983; as well as her sister, Berle (Vincent) Wright, who passed away in 1993.

Lois was born near Slate Creek and raised in Grangeville, to Harry G. and Ida G. Vincent. She often fondly referred to herself as a “Salmon River Savage.” Following high school in Grangeville, Lois went to business school in Spokane, and was subsequently employed in Washington, D.C. as a secretary at the Department of Commerce during World War II, while her husband James served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater. She culminated her career in 1983, serving as the administrative assistant to Chief Justice Robert Brachtenbach in the Washington State Supreme Court.

Lois was active in the community and in local, regional and national fraternal organizations, including the Order of Amaranth, in which she served as Royal Matron of Capitol Court (twice), and Washington State Grand Royal Matron. She was also actively engaged in Masonic-affiliated fraternal organizations, serving as Worthy Matron in the Olympia Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Daughters of the Nile Selah Club, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, Olympia Orthopedic Guild and the Olympia Women’s Club. She loved music, being an accomplished pianist, and having an active and inquisitive mind, she loved to read and travel.

She is survived by daughter, Judith, and close friend, Patricia; her son, James and daughter-in-law, Kathleen (Lau), who reside at 2570 Sapp Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512; as well as grandchildren, Scott (Christa), Cory, Lorien (John) and Dan (Khealynn); three great-grandsons, Jack, Inoke and Ezra; and niece Brenda (Shira) Bowles (Bucky) of Grangeville.

A memorial was held on Saturday, June 1, at Mills and Mills Funeral Home (5725 Littlerock Road SW, Tumwater, WA 98512), followed by interment at Olympic Memorial Gardens in Tumwater. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, the Amaranth Scholarship Fund or to the charity of your choice.

David Stottlemyer, 59, Kooskia, Idaho

David Stottlemyer, 59, died Tuesday, May 30, 2013, at his home in Kooskia, Idaho. David was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Corona, Calif., to Harvey and Carol (Borg) Stottlemyer. David grew up in the Riverside California area and loved music, camping, reading, gardening and was active in his local Pathfinders. He attended school and graduated from La Sierra Academy. David went on to receive his BS in agriculture and masters in biology from Loma Linda University. His passion for gardening showed in school and work.

Following college, he had an opportunity to work on the farm and later teach agriculture at the La Sierra University. In 1980 while working at La Sierra campus farm he met his future wife, Cheryl, and they married in March of 1983. In 1985 they settled in Riverside. David worked at UCR in the avocado-breeding program, and became a master of avocado knowledge. After 20 years in their Riverside home, David and Cheryl decided to move to Kooskia and build their dream of a small family farm business that they named Summer Hill Farm. He taught gardening seminars around the country, and was known to be a very spiritual and wise man with a keen sense of humor.

David was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, Harvey Stottlemyer; and brother-in-law, Wayne Barnhart.

David is survived by his wife, Cheryl; and daughters, Jolene and Kayla at their Kooskia, Idaho, home; mother, Carol Stottlemyer of California; sister, Debi Barnhart of California; brothers, Chris and Craig Stottlemyer of California; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be at 4 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Orofino, Idaho. Services will be followed by a light supper. A memorial service will be held in California also at a later date. Trenary Funeral Home of Kooskia, Idaho, is assisting the family.

Benjamin Nathan Howard, 90, Challis, Idaho

Benjamin “Ben” Nathan Howard, 90, of Challis, died on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his daughter’s home in Bruneau. Arrangements are under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.