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Elizabeth Ann Fenn

Elizabeth Ann Fenn, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on October 20, 1937 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Franklin Lester and Mary Irene Moody, their only child.  They relocated to Long Beach, California during her high school years. Elizabeth Ann graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach in 1955 and married Samuel Joseph Fenn December 17, 1955. She eventually moved to and resided in both Spokane and Deer Park, Washington with her son. Elizabeth Ann spent her last six months in sunny Dana Point, California with her daughter. She is survived by her son Dave Fenn, daughter-in-law Kelly Fenn, daughter Elizabeth Sue, son-in-law Randal Sue, 7 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

A Mass will be held in her honor at St. Mary Presentation Catholic Church, 602 E. 6th St., Deer Park, on Saturday, May 11 at 11:00 am, followed by her interment at Holy Redeemer Cemetery. A reception will follow the services.

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New Midway Market Opens Along Highway 395

Shoppers traveling along the Highway 395 corridor now have a new grocery and fueling option in Colbert following the soft launch of Midway Market last weekend. The 18,000-square-foot facility houses ten specialty departments, including an artisan bakery, full-service meat counter, and an on-site coffee roastery. Management is preparing for an official grand opening event on August 5 to showcase the full operation to the community.

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In Memory of Don/Donnie Gilmore

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
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