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Merchant Memorial Group, Clarkston, WA (2025)

11/27/2025

Wishing you and your family a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/26/2025

Aidan Joseph William Dixon, 28, of Pomeroy, passed away Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Pomeroy. Aidan was born on July 1, 1997, in Lewiston, to Kenny and Lisa Dixon. He grew up surrounded by family and friends who admired his humor, kindness and determination. Aidan graduated from Pomeroy High School in 2016, where he built lasting friendships and a deep love for football.

Following high school, Aidan proudly served his country as an 11B Infantryman in the United States Army with the Fourth Infantry Division at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs from 2018 to 2021. His dedication and sense of duty reflected the strength of his character.

After completing his military service, Aidan pursued higher education, earning an Associate of Arts degree in computer science from 2021 to 2023. He continued his studies at Lewis-Clark State College, working toward his bachelor’s degree in computer science. Aidan will be remembered for his sharp wit, quiet laughter and thoughtful insight into life and the world around him. He loved the Seahawks and football in general, spending time with family, helping others, technology, working on cars and was a big fan of “The Trailer Park Boys.” He had a philosophical and inquisitive mind. Above all, he was a loyal and loving friend, son, brother, grandson, cousin and uncle.

Aidan is survived by his daughter, Harper Wulf-Dixon; his parents, Kenny and Lisa Dixon; his brothers, Austin Bingman (wife Ashley), Caleb Bingman and Connor Dixon (partner Kloey); his nieces, Ariah, Dilan, Ellie, Eliana and Hazel; and his grandparents, Bill Jennings and Donna Lindemann and numerous cousins.

He was predeceased by his cousin Ryan Jennings, his grandfather Joe Dixon, Tom “Pappa Tom” Lindemann and grandmother Kathy Jennings. A celebration of life in honor of Aidan will be held from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at the Pomeroy Spinners Hall, 699 Columbia St., Pomeroy.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to a veterans’ organization or su***de prevention program of your choice in Aidan’s honor.

“I know … Porky told me …”

11/20/2025

Edna Myrle Estlund, 90, passed away Thursday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Life Care of Lewiston. She was born May 10, 1935, at Grouse Flats, Asotin County to Eva Lois Mallory of Turin, Iowa and Edward Erwin Jones of Garfield, Whitman County, Wash.

Edna attended Clarkston High School and later earned her GED.

She met the love of her life, James Eugene Estlund, at Luther League and the couple was married Sept. 13, 1952, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Clarkston. They celebrated 63 wedding anniversaries together. They were both very active church members throughout their lives. Together they had three children: Gary, Sharon and David.

Edna was a cook at Clarkston High School and Grantham Elementary School from 1966-91. Much-loved family favorites were her parker house rolls and dill pickles. Edna loved baking cookies for her grandchildren, growing vegetables in her well-tended garden, watching birds eating from her multiple bird feeders and challenging anyone to put puzzles together with her. She was also a longtime volunteer at Tri-State Hospital and delivered for Meals on Wheels with her friend Delores Juve. Edna also loved fishing and the last time she went with Gary, she caught her limit at Headgate Pond.

Edna and Jim were avid sports fans as Washington State University Cougar boosters and also supported Lewis-Clark State College athletics. They also loved cruises, vacations, outings and weekly card games with family and friends. She also enjoyed her quilting group at church.

Edna was preceded in death by her husband Jim, her parents Eva and Edward, and her (step and half) siblings Lawrence Harding, Phyllis Chandler, Donald Harding, Marion Jones, Nelda Johnston, Irene Bower and Avis Clark.

Edna is survived by her children Gary (Michele) Estlund, of Clarkston, Sharon (Glenn) Gaboury, of Kennewick, and David (Debbie) Estlund, of Clarkston.

Grandchildren include Chad Estlund (Monica SanClemente), Shelby (Stefan) Kraft, Allison (Morgan) Beale, Heather Estlund (Amber) and Coby (Robert) Trimble. Great-grandchildren are Vivian, Grady and Maisie Kraft and Robbie and Caleesi Trimble. Also numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Life Care of Lewiston for the wonderful care she received while in residence.

There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Vineland Cemetery, in Clarkston, followed by a service at 3 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1115 13th St., Clarkston.

Memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1115 13th St., Clarkston, WA 99403.

Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences or sign the e-book at merchantmemorialgroup.com.

11/20/2025

✨Join us TONIGHT for the Annual Memorial Tree of Lights Remembrance Ceremony at 6p.m. located at the Clearwater River Casino.

11/19/2025

Ravelle “Tyke” Frazier went to rest on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.

She was born June 27, 1947, to Bernadine and George Pearney in Grass Valley, Calif.

She lived most of her childhood with her grandmother Vivian Reed, who raised her to be the person she was.

In 1966, she married Gordan Halsey in Nevada. They had two children. They later moved to Waha and then to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. They divorced in 1975.

She worked at the Clarkston Herald for a short time and then went to work for the Lewiston Tribune from May 1992 to November 1996. She later went to worked at Tomfooley’s Bar in Lewiston, and then went to work at Der Litten Haus in Clarkston as a bartender. She enjoyed serving and meeting new people and making friends.

She met Randy Dean who introduced her to the love of Harleys and riding. She had the opportunity to meet and become friends with some amazing people. Until the end, she would always perked up and smiled at the roar of a Harley coming up the road.

She is survived by her daughter Dawn Halsey, of Coeur d’Alene, son Ross Halsey, of Clarkston, grandsons Jordan Maxwell and Austyn Freeze, and great-grandson Ashtyn Maxwell, all of Coeur d’Alene. She loved each and everyone of them dearly.

She was preceded in death by her mother Bernadine Bachli, father George Pearney and great-grandmother Vivian Reed.

A celebration of life will be held a later date.

11/19/2025

Shelby Lynn Hardisty, 34, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at her home in Lewiston. She was born on March 30, 1991, in Cottonwood, to Walter Hardisty and Marcie Draper. Shelby grew up in a big, close-knit family with her two siblings, many cousins, her aunts and uncles and beloved grandparents. Shelby later graduated from Clarkston High School with the Class of 2009.

Shelby married Jacob Wantz on March 23, 2013, and together they built a beautiful family. Shelby was blessed with two daughters, Natalie Leeann Wantz (12) and Nora Joyce Wantz (10), who were the light of her life. Her daughters were the absolute loves of her life. They later divorced.

Shelby will be remembered for her big personality and her recognizable laugh. She is remembered for being a hard worker, bright, honest, joyful, funny, sometimes ditzy, extremely candid and an overall genuine, resilient woman. Shelby loved her family and friends immensely without judgment; her love was unconditional in many aspects. Shelby was fun to be around and could crack a good joke, sometimes even at her own expense. She loved doing arts and crafts, reading a good book, playing games and doing her best at some home improvement projects. Shelby was always up for a good debate, liked to cook and loved to sing. Shelby most recently loved helping her uncle with his food truck to pass the time and keep herself busy. Her therapy, Shelby’s favorite self-care, was getting her eyelashes, eyebrows and fingernails done.

Shelby is preceded in death by grandparents, Dave and Camile Hardisty and Sam and Peggy Oliver. She is survived by her daughters, Natalie and Nora Wantz; her parents, Walter Hardisty and Marcie Draper; and her siblings, Dustin Hardisty and Lindsey Hardisty.

Shelby was deeply loved by her family, her extended family and many friends who will cherish her memory forever.

A celebration of Shelby’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at McMonigles in Lewiston. A potluck meal, open to the community will follow directly. For more information, please contact Rebecca Lehman at (208) 790-1065.

Shelby’s love for others and her joyful spirit will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who were blessed to know her.

11/17/2025

On Nov. 11, 2025, Mary Joann (Davis) Lund died of natural causes after a long and difficult journey with dementia. Mary’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Tender Care Homes in Clarkston for their dedicated care to Mary.

Mary grew up and attended school in Keokuk, Iowa, alongside her seven siblings. In 1957, she married Darrell Olson (Olie) in Keokuk. They had two daughters: Lisa and Linda. Olie, Mary and the girls moved frequently around the Northwest due to Olie’s job in construction. Because of her friendly nature, Mary made friends wherever they moved. Their last home together was in Peck.

They later divorced after 17 years of marriage. After living a brief time in Iowa, she then moved to the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. She worked as a grocery cashier for many years. She had a large group of girl friends who enjoyed group activities together.

In 2003, while she was out enjoying her love of dancing, she met Stan Lund. They were married on the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii, in 2005. They resided for several years in Culdesac. In 2008 they moved to Asotin where she kept the large property beautiful with her gorgeous flowers.

Mary enjoyed outdoor activities such as gardening, camping, cross-country skiing, fishing and jogging. Her flower and vegetable gardens were always so well taken care of. She was also proud of finishing the Bloomsday race in Spokane several times. Mary enjoyed antiquing and attending auctions. Mary was a very accomplished cook, always being a gracious host in her warm and well decorated home on holidays. She was known on family camping trips for her underground pit roasted meats and Dutch oven desserts. Among her proud baking accomplishments was winning the grand prize for her apple pie at the Asotin County Fair and her outstanding cinnamon rolls.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon Davis and Louella Boggess, and her siblings, Donald Davis, Dick Davis, Betty Davis, Larry Davis and Roger Davis. She is survived by her husband Stan Lund, by her daughters Lisa Hagmeier and Linda Everett, her grandchildren, Erin (Jake) Hagmeier Neil, Katie (Chris) Hagmeier Taylor, Alex Everett and her great-grandchildren, Remlee and Roxanne Neil and Carson and Parker Taylor, her siblings, Ron Davis (Cindy), Julie Davis (Ron) and Kenny Boggess (Penny).

11/17/2025

Elizabeth Anne Galles Lynch, 87, died Monday, Nov., 10, 2025. “Bette” was born in Lewiston to Herman Joseph Galles and Emily Kerr Galles on Nov. 27, 1937. She attended Holy Family and Clarkston High School, graduating in 1955. Among other employers, she worked for the state of Washington for 26 years. Bette and Darrel Scott Lynch were married in 1957. The marriage ended in divorce in 1989.

The greatest loves of her life were her four children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and the many friends she met along the way. In spite of her somewhat strange sense of humor, she loved to make people laugh and to laugh with them.

She is survived by her two children, Timothy Lynch (Svetlana), Darby Lynch and daughter-in-law Deborah Batterton Lynch. Her grandchildren are James, Matt (Molly) and Charly (Amanda) Lynch, Sydney (Trent) Webb, Elise and Evie Justis and Bogdan Arsenev. Her great-grandchildren are Cash, Wilder Laila, Miley, Drake, Rozalyn and Maycee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Dona Galles Floch, a brother Joseph Galles who died shortly after birth and sons Joseph Scott Lynch and Mark Curtiss Lynch.

Bette spent many happy days as a child rolling down the hills at Vineland Cemetery. Cremation has taken place and her cremains will be interred in that same playground for eternity.

“Scatter my ashes in my garden so I can be near my loves. Say a few honest words, sing a gentle song, join hands in a circle of flesh. Please tell some stories about me making you laugh. I loved to make you laugh. When I’ve had time to settle, and green gathers into buds, remember I love blossoms bursting in spring. As the season ripens remember my persistent passion. And if you come into my garden on a late summer afternoon, pluck a bright red fruit, let the juice run down your chin and the seeds stick to your cheek. When I’m dead I want folks to smile and say, that Bette sure is some tomato!”

Merchant Funeral Home of Clarkston is in charge of arrangements. A graveside service and celebration of life will be announced later, to be held in the spring when flowers begin to bloom. Time and date will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Bette requested kindly that donations be sent to Holy Family School, 1020 Chestnut St., Clarkston, or to the charity of your choice.

11/10/2025

Kieth W. Foss, 58, of Lewiston, and formerly of Pensacola, Fla., passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Lewiston from liver disease.

Kieth was born Jan. 29, 1967, to Clarence and Berniece Foss. He attended Lewiston schools K-12, graduating in 1985. He participated in Golden Gloves, baseball, football, basketball and journalism.

Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served aboard the USS Enterprise and the USS Nimitz keeping our country safe as an air traffic controller, from 1985-89 and again from 1990 until his retirement in 2008.

Kieth’s first marriage ended in divorce. He then met the love of his life “Miss Rachel” whom he married April 20, 2011, in Las Vegas. They moved from Lewiston to Pensacola a few times over the years. Then in 2023, Rachel took ill and Kieth showing a true testament of his love, became her caregiver until her passing on Jan. 19, 2025.

Kieth’s lifelong passion for sports and broadcasting led to his dream job. He went to work for Nelly Broadcasting, at K-Hits 98.5, and Big Country Sports traveling around the region commentating for many local sports teams.

He loved watching Alabama football, the Seahawks and Mariners while refining his BBQ pit master skills.

Kieth was preceded in death by his wife, parents, siblings Marshalee, Tim, Terry and Bill. Survivors include his son Dallas, sisters Cheryl (Don) Blevins, Lorretta (Raymond) Jones, son and daughter-in-law Brian (Wendy) Howell and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

There will be a graveside service with military honors at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston, followed by a gathering of family and friends at Emanuel Baptist Church, 2200 11th Ave., Lewiston. Please come by and share memories and enjoy some BBQ.

Donations may be made in Kieth’s honor to Emanuel Baptist Church, or the Idaho State Veterans Home.

11/10/2025

Mildred Channel peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. She was born May 16, 1921, to Walter and Connie Preston and was the oldest of four children. She danced and did acrobatics in the Lewis Clark Hotel along with many other places. She was a charter member of the first Mickey Mouse Club in Lewiston.

Mildred married Carl Bromley in 1937. They had two children, Doug (Channel) and Connie (Lough). They later divorced and Mildred married Art Channel. Together they had two more children, Pam (Crites) and Gene (Channel). Mildred and Art were married for 47 years until Art passed away in 1986. Mildred then lived with her daughter, Connie for 39 years.

Mildred loved to travel. Among her favorite destinations were England (twice), Branson, Mo., Reno, Nev., Las Vegas and Spokane, to attend many musicals.

Mildred loved embroidery and crocheting making dish towels and pillow cases for all her loved ones. Her favorite pastime was playing pinochle with friends. She was also known to cheat a little.

She is survived by her daughter, Connie, her sons Doug and Gene, 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mildred enjoyed life to the fullest and dearly loved her friends and family. She will be missed.

A celebration of life is planned for next Memorial Day weekend at 1 p.m., on Sunday, May 24, at 2130 Fifth Ave., Clarkston.

11/06/2025

Kevin Robert Hayden passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born Aug. 17, 1968, at Fort Bragg military hospital in North Carolina. A child of a military family, Kevin spent his early years living in the Philippines, Missouri, Virginia and Idaho before settling down in Bellevue, Wash.

Kevin’s intelligence was evident at an early age. He was an avid reader, often reading two or three books a day. That love of learning took him far as he graduated from high school in Lewiston as salutatorian in 1986. He attended his first year of college as a national merit scholarship student at Gonzaga University as a physics major before transferring to Washington State University. He saw an invitation from Microsoft for a college internship. After several layers of interviews he was one of two individuals selected for the prestigious position.

During the next two summers, Kevin worked at Microsoft’s Bellevue office. He helped callers with setting up their computers for the then-new Windows software and developing programs. Kevin returned to WSU and graduated with a degree in computer science with a minor in business. After graduation, Kevin returned to Microsoft, where he spent 15 years serving as a liaison for major companies including Boeing, NASA and Intel.

Despite the demands of his career, Kevin always made time for his passions. When off duty he was a big Seattle Mariners fan and held season tickets. Most people didn’t know that his legs were often in view behind home plate during televised games. Kevin also enjoyed creating memories by spending quality time with his children both at home and on vacations.

Kevin faced a long and brave battle with a chronic illness, ultimately succumbing to its effects. He leaves behind his children, Jillian and Grayson; his brother, Ryan; and his father, Robert.

11/03/2025

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