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Loving Wife & Mother Beth Ann Oiland

Beth Ann Oiland, 70, of Deer Park, WA, passed away on November 19, 2024 after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Beth was born on March 30th, 1954 to Eldeen Bennett & Fred Peche in Riverton, WY. After Beth graduated from Deer Park High School in 1972, she went on to become a stay at home mom to three great kids.

In 1982, Beth got together with Bruce Oiland at their 10-year class reunion. Beth & Bruce went on to be married 38 years raising their boys Todd, Kris & Trevor.

Deer Park resident since 1966. Marched in the Rose Bowl Parade in High School, avid sports mom, Eagles drill team in the ‘80s, fisherwomen, enjoyed pool & darts, a love for gambling & a huge sports fan enjoying the Cougs & Seahawks.

Beth was predeceased by her grandparents Henry & Violet Lewis, her parents John & Eldeen Bennett, her brother Russ Hall & step-sister Diana Carr. She is survived by her loving husband Bruce Oiland; her sons Todd (Melinda) Weger, Kris Oiland, Trevor (Lindsay) Weger; her grandchildren Kate, Riley, Makayla, Jocelyn, Jacoby, Mya, Jukka, Ariella, Rykker; and great grandchild Jeremiah; and siblings brothers Randy (Nina) Bennett, Richard (Sarah) Bennett, sisters Cheryl (Jeff) Owens, Connie (Scott) LeLaCheur; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Services will be held at Turning Point Church, 11911 N Division St., Spokane, WA 99218 on Monday, November 25th at 2pm. Pastor Scott & Connie will be presiding the memorial service.

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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
Wurz (Lesmeister) from 1983 to 1995.

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US 395 Lanes Reopened After Collision Near Monroe Road

A traffic collision at the intersection of North US Highway 395 and West Monroe Road temporarily blocked northbound traffic. Emergency crews, including multiple fire units and ambulances, responded to the scene to treat individuals and manage traffic flow. All lanes have since been cleared and reopened to regular traffic.

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