HAMLIN, The Reverend Paul E. (Age 94) The Reverend Hamlin had a quick, dry wit and twinkling blue eyes. He was as noted for his one-liners as he was for his intuitive comforting words. He was kind, generous and compassionate. Born in 1915 in Chicago, he was the eldest of four. His family moved to California where he was raised in (then rural) Hollywood/Burbank. He came of age during the Great Depression and remembered having his shoes resoled with tire treads, cleaning chicken coops, milking goats, and getting his driving license at age 13, the legal age at the time! A good student at Burbank High School, he excelled in running track, and set a record 4:39 minute mile which remained unbroken for over thirty years. During these years he became active in Scouting, where he developed his appreciation for hiking in the mountains. He eventually obtained the level of Eagle Scout, climbed Mount Rainier and the Great Pyramid in Egypt. After high school, he felt Called to the ministry and began memorizing hundreds of scripture verses, which he always remembered. He entered UCLA and worked his way through college by driving a school bus and working at the Post Office. He graduated with degrees in History and Philosophy, and then entered Baptist seminary, where he learned to read Greek and earned his Master's in Theology. He was Ordained a Minister and remained so for the rest of his life. In 1940 he married his college sweetheart Bette Hadsell, and five years later they began their family having three children who were born about one year apart. Paul took his first pastorate at Bremerton Baptist. From there he served a Baptist congregation in Richland, which was meeting in a movie theater! He helped them plan and break ground for their church building and then joined the Methodist Conference. He served Methodist churches in LaCrosse, Tekoa/Farmington, Kent, Spokane (Manito) and Tacoma (Asbury). He eventually retired from the active ministry and was hired by the Pierce County Family Court Commissioners as a Marriage Counselor. During this time he volunteered to serve as Chaplain for McNeill Island Penitentiary, commuting weekly across the water. During his years of pastoring, he performed numerous marriages, baptisms, and funerals, and for many summers was Director of "Junior Camp" at Twinlow. He continued to grow spiritually attending numerous CFO's (Camps Farthest Out). He and his wife Bette always had a weekly Friday night date to go Square Dancing, for which he "duded-up" in Western attire, and they enjoyed doing this for many years. At one time, Paul even became a Caller! The last group they belonged to was "Hix & Chix." Together, they built homes in Long Beach, and Gig Harbor. They planned to retire on Maui, Hawaii. But alas, after forty years of marriage, Bette passed away and he married Stella Hansen of Tekoa, who also passed. His third marriage to Daisy Grogg ended in divorce. He lived in Cleveland Ohio, continued attending CFO, and then returned to Spokane settling into Rockwood Manor, enjoying happy years of independent living and weekly ballroom dancing at the Senior Center. Paul always loved to run for recreation as well as competition! He won many trophies and ribbons running everything from 3K's to 25K's, including the Coeur 'd Alene and LA Marathons, Sound-to-Narrows and Bloomsday. He actually ran until his knees gave out in his middle 80's! Always full of adventure, he obtained his pilot's license, enjoyed river rafting, boating, even Disneyland, and especially cherished the times he spent with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Central Methodist, Toastmasters, Rotary, Lion's Club, traveled to India, Europe, Australia, and the Holy Land, wrote a newspaper column, a booklet, The Spiritual Jogger, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and Meals on Wheels. He continued to grow spiritually attending Church Services, Bible Study and praying. He cared deeply for others and touched many lives. Paul is survived by brother Dr. Daniel Hamlin, daughter Sarah (Sherli) Jensen, son Steven Hamlin, daughter Pauline (Dixon) Hamlin, grandchildren Stephanie (Dixon) Orr, Heather (Jensen) Burtts, Scott Dixon, Betsy (Jensen) Clark and great-grandchildren Zoey Burtts and T. Samuel Burtts. Great-grandbaby Holden James Clark was born five days before Paul passed. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and great nephews and nieces. Finally, Paul enjoyed reading the Spokesman Review, particularly the Obituaries! He joked many times, "Well, I just got done reading the obituaries, and my name wasn't there, so I guess I'm still alive & kickin'. " He passed away, peacefully on June 22, 2010. A Celebration of The Reverend Hamlin's life will be held August 1, 2010 at 2:00 pm in the main lounge of Rockwood Retirement South 2903 E 25th Ave, Spokane. The family requests any memorials to be sent to Shalom Ministries, 518 West 3rd Ave. Spokane, WA 99201-4304.
	HORNER, Stanley Lynn (Age 94) Passed away July 2, 2010 at Spokane, WA. Stanley L. Horner was born April 17, 1916 at Tekoa, WA to Frank S. and Clara G. (Burger) Horner. He attended schools in Tekoa and graduated from Tekoa High School in 1934. Stan married Lois Hench, his high school sweetheart, June 2, 1937 at the Tekoa Methodist Church in Tekoa. Stan and Lois celebrated their 73rd Anniversary on June 2, 2010. In Stan's early years he worked at the Maple Service Station in Tekoa, WA and was a partner with David Akers for two years. Stan also had a mail route in DeSmet and Tensed for two years and also delivered groceries along with the mail. At the age of 24 in 1940 Stan hired out on the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman and later on as a conductor until November 1976 when he retired. Stan went 36 years on the railroad without an accident. After retiring, Stan became a mentor to many of the young railroaders to help them get started "on the right track". Stan and Lois lived 32 years in Tekoa and then moved to Bayview, ID where he built a home in 1965. Stan fished everyday and canned and smoked blue backs for the winter. Stan began going to Lake Pend Oreille in the early 1950's and built a rounded-front boat that slept four. He built it in his Tekoa home basement and then had to figure out how to get it out! He later moved up to a 21' fishing boat. In the early 1960's Stan was an avid hunter with Dave Cohn, Jack Kramer, Bruce Nearing, Joe and Leon Wolfe, Judy Cohn and others, and they always came home with deer and elk. After living at their lake home for 38 years Stan moved to Harbor Crest in June of 2006. Stan was very proud up until his fall on June 17th that he never had to walk with a cane or walker and told Vicki this every week as he walked her out to the car. Stan and Lois also wintered 17 years in Mesa, AZ. Stan was active in two motorcycle groups, which he started. An "off road" and "on road" group which also took two different kinds of motorcycles. Stan led a group of 10 guys and he never took them on a left hand turn. They may have had to ride miles to get to their destination to avoid this turn! Stan also square danced, ballroom danced and played golf. Stan was the handy man of the park and all his neighbors and friends came to Stan's shop for tools, parts and help. Stan leaves a wife, Lois, at their Harbor Crest Apartment; a son Robert and wife Lucy in Malabar, Florida; a daughter, Vicki and husband Tim at Farmington, WA. Stan has five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Also surviving is Stan's sister Mildred and her husband Melvin Derry of Scottsdale, AZ. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. at the Harbor Crest Retirement Community Library, 3117 E. Chaser Lane, Spokane, WA, 99223. Memorial gifts may be given to the Harbor Crest Resident Council, c/o Harbor Crest Retirement Community. Urn burial will be at Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa at a later date. Kramer Funeral Home, Tekoa, WA is handling the arrangements.
	PARKERT, Clyde W. (Age 88) Entered into rest on July 6, 2010. He was born April 27, 1922 in Hooper, Nebraska to parents, William and Johanna Parkert. Clyde graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1939 and from Kansas State University with a Masters Degree in Chemistry in 1949. He served in the US Army Air Corp during WWII as an Ordinance Specialist Machinist. Clyde married his loving wife of 60 years, Ilavere (Sue) Oldfield in 1950. They have lived in the Spokane Valley for over 54 years and that is where they raised their family. Clyde worked as a rolling mill lubrication chemical engineer at Kaiser Aluminum until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed scouting, square dancing, and reading Chemistry Journals and he was a member of the American Chemical Society of which he earned the 50 Year Membership Award. Clyde is survived by his wife, Sue (Ilavere); son, Gary (Julie) Parkert of Buckley, WA; daughters, Cheryl (Robert) Vasse of Huntsville, AL and Yvonne (Jeff) Lorenz of Hillsborough, NJ; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will begin at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 10, 2010 at the Opportunity Presbyterian Church 202 N. Pines Rd. in the Spokane Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Clyde's name to the Boy Scouts of America Inland NW Council 411 W. Boy Scout Way, Spokane, WA 99201. RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY 4305 N. Division Spokane, WA entrusted with cremation. Online guestbook at www.riplinger.com
	HAGER, Elizabeth Jennett "Betty" (Age 88) A very longtime resident of Elk, Washington, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2010. She is the dear wife of LTC Frank T. Hager, U.S.A.F. (Ret.) of Spokane, Washington (married 61 years), and the loving mother and mother-in-law of Gary R. Hager of Spokane, Jeffrey A. and Paula Hager of Spokane Valley, and Frank T. and Shelbie Hager, Jr. of Elk, Washington. Betty enjoyed two grandsons, Scott and Gregory Hager. Her sister, Mary Long, resides in Laramie, Wyoming. Betty is preceded in death by her two brothers, Allen Dow and Jack Dow. Born in 1922 in Sheridan, Wyoming, Betty attended grade school and graduated from Big Horn Wyoming High School and then graduated from business college at Great Falls, Montana, where she was employed at a Farm Service Insurance office. She was a Red Cross Volunteer, a member of the Elk Homemakers Club, served on the election board in the Elk area, and she and Frank danced with the "Hicks and Chics" Square Dance Club and were members of the Fertile Valley Grange. Funeral Services honoring Mrs. Hager will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 9, 2010, in Elk,Washington, at the Peacefull Valley Church on Allen Road followed with areception at the church for all family and friends. LAUER FUNERAL HOME in DEER PARK, WASHINGTON
	Karl Knapp Passed away July 1, 2010 in Spokane, WA, where he was a lifetime resident. He was born February 21, 1936 in Spokane to Lawrence & Marie Knapp. Carl married Helen Grumbach on October 4, 1958 in Chewelah, WA. He worked as a cook for Highland House Restaurant for 27 years. Carl then went to work for Jensen Distribution for 10 years, where he retired. He flunked retirement however and returned to Jensen for 2 more years. Carl was very active in Jacks & Jennys Square Dance Club and was a member of Mary Queen Catholic Church. He knitted 3619 hats over the past few years for RSVP and cancer patients. He enjoyed working on his yard, which was his pride. Carl is survived by his loving wife, Helen Knapp; two sons, Douglas and Gary Knapp; daughter, Carla (Tim) McCormick; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 brothers; 6 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 12 Noon until 7 PM with a Vigil Service to follow at 7 PM, both at Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home, 2203 North Division Street, Spokane, WA 99207. http://www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/Carl-Knapp/Obituary/  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11 AM at Mary Queen Catholic Church, 3423 E. Carlisle Ave, Spokane, WA.