The Obituary Section

Alan Hall

, Washington

March 25, 2026

Alan Clarke Hall age 84 passed away on March 26 2026. He was a resident of Colville Washington for the past twenty four years. He was born in Oakland California and grew up in Spokane Washington where he attended West Valley High School. After high school Alan served in the United States Navy on the USS Chipola. He later attended and graduated from Gonzaga University. Alan worked with children his whole life including speech therapist and school counselor. He worked for two years in Korea the Osan U.S. Airforce base in South Korea as a civilian counselor for the air force families and the Osan youth Center. Alan later worked in Maine for the Autism center in Bangor Maine and continued to help and care for the well being of others. He is survived by his wife Linda Hall His two sons David Hall and Clinton Hall his step children…

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Patricia "Pat" Irvine

, Washington

Patricia Pat Ann Irvine passed away at her home in Deer Park Washington on March 22 2026 at the age of 82. She was the third generation to own her property. Pat loved her flower gardening but not particularly the weeds She cherished all of her family time which was always in abundance. This also included bonus family members anybody who would walk through the door Pat and the Thursday Girls comprised of her sister aunts mom and grandma met often on a Thursday for lunch and chit chat and then off shopping. The group loved going to KMart to find the Blue Light Specials Pat hosted all of the family gatherings for the holidays. And during the winter there was always a sledding party or two to be had. Family was everything to her. Pat helped her son Rex with his twin girls after their mother passed. She took…

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Darrell Even

, Washington

Darrell was a long time resident of Colville who passed away at his home on March 20 2026. Born in 1939 he was raised on the east coast and met his wife Vivian in high school. After marrying they moved west eventually to Colville Where Darrell worked for the Forest Service. He enjoyed the outdoors working in the forest working in his garden traveling the world and striking up conversations with people wherever he went. He is survived by his wife Vivian daughter Christina John grandchildren Christopher Lucille Amanda and Josh brother Dan Kathy his brother Johns wife Bernadette and other family particularly nieces Allison Trae and Jo Dwayne. He was preceded in death by his son Chris. A donation of your presence to help Vivians yard or garden or to do a kindness to another would be the perfect gift. A celebration of liife will be held on Saturday…

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Jack Clinkenbeard

, Washington

With deep love and gratitude for a life well lived we announce the passing of a devoted husband father grandfather greatgrandfather and faithful servant of God who went home to be with the Lord at the age of 92. A funeral service honoring the life of Jack T. Clinkenbeard will take place on April 2 2026 at 1000 a.m. at Grace Bible Church851 South Miner Street in Colville. Jack Truitt Clinkenbeard was born on October 12 1933 to Gladys Marsh Clinkenbeard and Fletcher Clinkenbeard in Prague Oklahoma. He was the youngest of seven children. Jack earned his fouryear degree in Forestry from Oklahoma State University where he also participated in ROTC laying the foundation for a life of service. Jack faithfully served his country for eight years in the United States Army demonstrating the same dedication discipline and integrity that characterized every aspect of his life. After college Jack moved…

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