The Deer Park FFA Boosters would like to congratulate Molly Keller, this year’s $500 scholarship winner. Ms. Keller has been an active member of the FFA chapter throughout high school, competing in over 7 competitions at the local, district, and state level. In addition to her many volunteer activities, Molly raised sheep and swine to show and sell as market livestock at the Junior Show and the Clayton Community Fair. Molly will be attending the University of Montana this fall to pursue a degree in both Business Management and Political Science. Ultimately, Molly wants to open her own law firm and work to protect small enterprises.
In Memory of Don/Donnie Gilmore
July 18, 2026
Donald “Donnie” Eugene Gilmore of Deer Park, Washington, passed away on June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born in Spokane, Washington, on August 22, 1952. In 1973, Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served on active duty for two years. In 1983, he graduated with a degree in education from Eastern Washington University. Don was a beloved teacher at Springdale Elementary for 25 years. He even got to teach his two sons when they were in the fifth grade (much to their chagrin!). He retired in 2015. Don was married to Denise
Wurz (Lesmeister) from 1983 to 1995.
