The Deer Park Settlers Day Committee is having their annual dinner on May 22nd from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. This year they will be celebrating the 100th year of Settlers Day celebrations. The dinner will be prime rib, potato, green salad and pie. Meals are being offered with a to go orders option. The location will be at the Deer Park Eagles.
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.
