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obituari es Iryne M. Field Spokane
Iryne M. Field entered into rest April 17, in Spokane, where she resided for the past 11 years. She was 99. She was Field born in Greenbush, Minn., July 1, 1916. Iryne and her four older brothers were raised in Wenatchee, Wash., area. During World War II she and her husband, Bill Holcroft, worked in the Navy shipyards in California. They then moved to Newport, where they owned and operated a small café. After they separated she remained in Newport and eventually began work as a bank teller. She married Kenneth Field in 1947 and they were together until his passing in 1988. Iryne is survived by her daughter, Patricia Short, her son Stephen Field, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www. sherman-knapp.com.
Larry Sherman Newport
Larry Sherman of Newport passed away April 21. He was 90. He was born March 30, 1926, and was raised in the Sherman Newport area by his parents, May and Clarence Sherman. He graduated from Newport and was in the Navy during World War II. Larry married Ruby Johnson and then later married Carolyn Oscarson. Larry wore many hats through his life from Little League coach, Scoutmaster, mortician, working at the hardware store, plumber, a fireman, and then farmer. He was a man of many talents and some of those included being a master marksman and scuba rescue diver, both of which he was very proud of. He just enjoyed his 90th birthday and was very happy to be with family and friends on that special day. He was preceded in death by his parents, and son, Joe Sherman. He is survived by Carolyn, Jerry (and J.C.) Sherman, Jeff (and Pam) Sherman, Melinda Crane (fiancée Joseph Chapman), Ed (and Naomi Newhouse) Oscarson, Brad (and Trish) Oscarson, Craig (and Jill) Oscarson, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special family members are Ron, Kim and Kevin Farman. Donations can be made to “Mikey’s Team” for the Pend Oreille Valley Relay for Life. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.sherman-knapp.com.
Lloyd Edward Simpson Newport
Lloyd Edward Simpson passed away April 19, in Spokane after a battle with leukemia. He was born Oct. 27, 1947, in the Bronx, N.Y. He attended Simpson Glen Cove High School in
New York and lived in Ashland, Mass. for 24 years. On March 16, 1967 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and served in the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Sharpshooters Badge. He was honorably discharged as a private Aug. 4, 1969. Lloyd held several jobs, including working at Snap on Tools for 17 years, as a landscaper for 10 years, and at Walmart for seven years. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing coed softball, watching sports (he was a die-hard Yankees fan) and spending time with his family and friends. He would always tell his daughter, Taylor, to “Look out for who? Number one,” instilling the importance of self-care and confidence. He was a loving husband, father, and friend who will truly be missed by all. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Maria Chute of Newport; daughter, Taylor Simpson of Newport); three sons; Troy Simpson of Newport, Tyrone Simpson (Bruna), Hopkins, of Massachusetts and Terry Simpson (Sandra) of Glen Cove, N.Y.; a brother, Kenneth Simpson (Donna), of Glen Cove, N.Y., and a half-sister, Carina Rouse of Indiana; nephews Ken Jr., Keith, and Kyle Simpson; six grandchildren, Kayden, Kody, Danny, Terry Jr., Jared and Tyree, and four greatgrandchildren. A half-brother, Larry Simpson, preceded him in death. A private service will be held for the family.
Daniel J. Sullivan
Service conducted by members of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville. Editor’s note: The police reports, taken from dispatch logs provided to The Miner by law enforcement agencies, are not intended to be an exact report, but rather a comprehensive list of police calls in Pend Oreille and West Bonner counties. Dispatch also fields calls for the Kalispel Tribe property in Airway Heights. Certain police calls are generally omitted because of space constraints. These include but aren’t limited to ambulance calls for illness, unfounded alarms, traffic stops, dogs at large, abandoned vehicles, 911 hang–ups and civil standbys. All dispositions for the police reports are assumed to be active, assist or transfer at press time. The police reports are updated each weekday on The Miner Online. Pend Oreille County
Monday, April 18 TRESPASSING: Veit Rd., report of known subject that keeps trespassing on property. WEAPON OFFENSE: Hwy. 2 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Quail Loop, Newport ARREST: Rhiannon C. Lynn, 39, of Spokane arrested for forgery. ACCIDENT: S. Washington Ave., Newport, report of twovehicle accident non-injury. ARREST: Andrew J. Tressel, 31, of Newport arrested on local warrants. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of excessive noise coming from house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: W. 7th St. ASSAULT: W. Pine St., Newport POSSIBLE DUI: S. Union Ave., Newport VEHICLE PROWL: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights DISABLED VEHICLE: Coyote Trail, Newport
Forestville, N.Y.
Daniel J. Sullivan of Forestville, N.Y. and formerly of Ione and Seattle, Wash., died Wednesday, April 20, at his residence, following a short battle with cancer. He was 65. He was born in Ione in 1950, the son of the late Leonard and Maxine (Lake) Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan served in the U.S. Army and received the Meritorius Service Medal as site chief, Liebenau Radio Station, 518th Signal Company. He worked as a Senior Project Manager for Nortel Networks, Inc., Richardson, Texas, for 20 years, where he received several awards and recognitions. Mr. Sullivan also worked as part of their Global Network Team. After working for Nortel, he continued working in the Telecommunications Industry as a Private Contractor. Mr. Sullivan was a member of J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post #953, Forestville and a former member of the American Legion in Ione, Wash. He was a vocal supporter of the American Constitution, 2nd Amendment and Freedom of Speech “Molon Labe.” He enjoyed long distance motorcycle riding, traveling and sailing. Survivors include his wife Michele (Coppola) Sullivan of Forestville, whom he married Dec. 29, 1998, in Seattle; two daughters, Kim (and Charles) Douvia, of Tukwila, Wash., and Megan Sullivan of Forestville; a son, Jason (and Christie) Sullivan, of Frisco, Texas; three brothers, David (and Janet) Sullivan, Dennis (and Melanie) Sullivan, both of Ione, and Donald (and Janet) Sullivan, of Metaline. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday afternoon, April 30 at 3 p.m. from Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, 39 Main St., Forestville, with Rev. Patrick White officiating, followed by a Military
Tuesday, April 19 PROWLER: Fir Drive, Cusick, report of people outside the residence by complainant’s pickup. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a suspicious vehicle. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., report of a suspicious vehicle. DISTURBANCE: W. Walnut St., Newport, report of a customer causing a disturbance. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Westside Calispel and Dalke, report of a deer hit by a car. JUVENILE PROBLEM: S. Calispel Ave., report of a juvenile problem. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Mountain Bluff Lane, report of a suspicious note in the mailbox. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 20 and Tiger, Ione, report of a disabled vehicle partially blocking the road. ARREST: Renae M. Bersoza, 32, of Spokane arrested on a probation violation. ARREST: Robert J. Foust, 19, of Newport arrested on a probation violation. ERRATIC DRIVER: Basnaw Rd., Ione, report of a vehicle driving erratically. ACCIDENT: W. 6th, report of a hit and run accident. ERRATIC DRIVER: Main St. and River Rd., report of a vehicle speeding around town. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Hwy. 31, Selkirk, report of someone tampering with vehicles. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLES: S. Newport Ave., Newport, report of possible subject trespassing on property. ANIMAL NOISE: N. Warren Ave., Newport, report of a dog barking at a residence for three hours. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: W. 1st St., report of a vehicle parking in the same spot for three weeks. FRAUD: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of identity theft.
Wednesday, April 20 BURGLARY: LeClerc Rd. S., report of sometime last night someone broke into shop and took a few chainsaws. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of complainant’s dog appears to have been shot twice in the front shoulder area while outside in its kennel.
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DECEASED PERSON: LeClerc Creek Rd., report of a male subject appears to have shot himself. TRAFFIC HAZARD: Hwy. 2, report of two German Shepherds running down the middle of the roadway headed towards Newport. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a domestic dispute. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Regal Rd., complainant reports neighbor’s dog keeps chasing their calves. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 2, report of blue sedan swerving all over the road. POSSIBLE DUI: Hwy. 2, report of officer flagged down by subject who said other subject is possibly intoxicated. ANIMAL PROBLEM: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, security called about multiple complaints of a hot dog in a car. ACCIDENT: 5th St., report of about 45 minutes ago a white sedan hit the complainant’s work vehicle while they were turning and then took off. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights ANIMAL PROBLEM: Regal Rd., report of neighbor’s dog chasing calves. VEHICLE FIRE: Hwy. 31, report of semi-truck with brakes on fire ARREST: W. Kelly Drive, John L. West, 38, of Newport arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence. ERRATIC DRIVER: Hwy. 20, report of a pickup passing five cars at once and almost had head on. DISABLED VEHICLE: Hwy. 2, report of a disabled vehicle with hazards on. MALICIOUS MISCHEIF: Green Rd., report of mailbox damaged in last 30 minutes. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Northshore Diamond Lake, report that dog was aggressive with grandchild in complainant’s yard. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of red car across the street from complainant has stereo blaring. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Telephone Rd. E., report of old Thunderbird with ID plates stopped on complainant’s property.
Thursday, April 21 ARREST: Big Meadow Lake, Joshua Z. Kellberg, 18, of Spokane was arrested on a warrant. SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Leclerc Rd. N., report of suspicious vehicle at north end of reservation. THEFT: W. Walnut St., Newport THREATENING: Knott Rd., report of a threatening call.
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DISTURBANCE: W. 6th, argument reported.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Green Rd., report that someone has been shooting BBs at complainant’s windshield.
ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of a hit and run accident. NOISE COMPLAINT: W. Kelly Drive, report of noise complaint. THEFT: W 6th, reported theft of license plate.
ARREST: Jeramy Wayne Hudgeons, 44, of Spokane Valley was arrested on a warrant.
West Bonner County
ARREST: Sean Brian MacLean, 48, of Post Falls was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and on a warrant.
Saturday, April 23 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PHYSICAL: Knott Rd., report of domestic violence physical. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Southshore Diamond Lake, report of three dogs running loose again, ongoing issue. ANIMAL PROBLEM: Creek Side Drive N., report of dogs running loose in area. ARREST: Cooks Lake Rd., Brad W. Epperson, 30, of Usk was arrested on a warrant. THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Thompson Rd., report that neighbor’s dog is back on complainant’s property. THREATENING: S. Union Ave., report of a male threatening people. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Royal Lane DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VERBAL: Quail Loop, Newport, 17-year-old female reporting a domestic violence call from last night. POSSIBLE DUI: W. Walnut St., Newport SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: 1ST St., Newport, report that suicidal female sitting in the middle of road. CUSTODIAL INTERFERENCE: W 6th, report of custodial interference. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Hwy. 2, report of 13-year-old male pushing around brother and mother. ARREST: N. Spokane Ave., Newport, Jeremy A. Hansen, 39, of Newport was arrested for fourth degree assault domestic violence.
Sunday, April 24 AGENCY ASSIST: Leclerc Rd. N., report of agency assist for trespassing subject.
FIRE: Spring Valley Rd., report of outbuilding fire. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Allen Rd., report that a trailer at this location has all the siding stripped off.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE: S. Spokane Ave., Newport, report of dirt bikes running through the area on the street.
SUSPICIOUS PERSON: Sullivan Creek Rd.
ANIMAL PROBLEM: Hwy 211, deer needs to be euthanized.
TRESPASSING: W. 2nd St., complainant would like subject trespassed from her property. DISTURBANCE: Davaz Carlton Rd., report of disturbance in progress. WEAPON OFFENSE: Forest Grove Lane, report that subject behind respondent’s house fired pistol towards house. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSANC-
ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 2 and Anselmo Lane, Priest River ACCIDENT INJURIES: Hwy. 41 and Silver Birch Lane, Oldtown
Tuesday, April 19 TRAFFIC VIOLATION: Dufort Rd. and Jewel Lake Rd., Priest River, Kevin Montgomery, 50, of Priest River, was arrested for driving without privileges. CHILD NEGLECT: Bear Paw Rd., Priest River
ARREST: Hwy. 57, Priest Lake
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES: Big Meadow Lake, respondent can hear woman screaming for help but cannot see her.
LITTERING: Spring Valley Rd., someone reportedly left trash in front of respondent’s house.
TRAFFIC VIOLATION: E. Lincoln Ave., Priest River
ANIMAL NOISE: S. Cass Ave., ongoing problem with neighbor’s dog barking nonstop.
TRANSPORT: Geiger to Airway Heights Court, transportation of an inmate to court.
ACCIDENT: Hwy. 2, vehicle accident reported, no injuries.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE: Hwy. 2, Priest River
Wednesday, April 20
ACCIDENT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights, report of hit and run accident.
BURGLARY: Siebert Springs Rd., report of burglary in progress.
Monday, April 18
ACCIDENT: Hwy. 20, report of vehicle-tree collision.
THEFT: Westside Calispel Rd., complainant said someone is taking his medications.
Friday, April 22
ILLEGAL BURNING: Bud Porter Rd., report of subjects burning garbage in the area. HAZMAT: N. Idaho Ave., report of hazmat, check vehicle.
TRESPASSING: Siebert Springs Rd.
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF: Siebert Springs Rd., report that between yesterday and today a house door was kicked in.
SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCE: Valley View Drive
AUTO THEFT: N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights
ANIMAL NOISE: W. Joyner Drive, report of ongoing problem with dog at residence barking.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE: Laurelhurst Drive
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INTOXICATION: W. 1st St., report of male passed out in
BATTERY: Hwy. 2, Priest River FRAUD: Poirier Rd., Blanchard
Thursday, April 21 RECKLESS DRIVING: Hwy. 2, Priest River BURGLARY: Krupps Rd., Spirit Lake
Friday, April 22 ARREST: Blanchard Cutoff and Highway 41, Blanchard, Larry McMillen, 18, of Post Falls, was arrested for Obstruction of Justice, Driving Without Privileges and possession of Drug Paraphernalia. DRIVING WITHOUT PRIVILIEGES: A 38-year-old male of Blanchard was cited/ released for misdemeanor driving without privileges. TRESPASSING: Larch St., Priest River DISORDERLY CONDUCT: Hwy. 2, Priest River
Saturday, April 23 ARREST: Ediah Rd., Spirit Lake, Joe Fred Ransom was arrested for Aggravated Assault, Battery, Attempted Strangulation, Rape and First Degree Kidnapping. ARREST: 5th St. S. and Hwy. 41, Oldtown, Keefer Peterson, 27, of Oldtown was arrested for Domestic Battery and Attempted Strangulation. INTOXICATED PERSON: Hwy. 2, Oldtown
Sunday, April 24 UNLAWFUL ENTRY: Treat St., Priest River STRUCTURE FIRE: Schultz Ave., Priest River NON-INJURY ACCIDENT: Hwy. 57, Priest River ARREST: 2nd St. and Washington Ave., Oldtown, Shania Truitt, 19, of Sandpoint was arrested for eluding police, driving without privileges, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of methamphetamine, and an outstanding warrant.