Bonnie Kienlen

Bonnie 71, a long-time resident of The Dallas, Ore., went home to be with our Lord and Savior on April 25, 2008. She was surrounded by her family and went in peace.

Bonnie was born in Scobey on Jan. 5, 1937 to George and Bertha Grainger. Her parents, sister Loretta and brother Bill lived in Columbia Falls. She was a majorette for her high school and always loved to tell the story when they went to the train meet President Truman and he told her, "Young Lady, go put some clothes on" as it was winter, and they were just dressed in their majorette uniforms. She graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation, she moved to Seattle, Wash. with a friend and went to work for a bank. She stayed in Seattle for a few years and then moved to the dalles were her parents had relocated.

That is where she met her life-long love and companion, Don Kienlen. They married shortly after April 19, 1958 and Thn Dalles became their home.

Bonnie loved to cook and was always willing to share her gift with others in their time of need, or just because she wanted to. For several years until she retired, she worked at Westgate Market in the Chenoweth area of The Dalles. She enjoyed people and always loved the young children that came into the store. She became Grandma Bonnie to many. She volunteered at the local Gleaners Program.

Bonnie and Don recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to the Oregon coast. She loved the Beauty of the coast and enjoyed the time that they had while celebrating their special day. She will be loved and remembered for ever by her husband, Don; daughter, Tammy and husband Mike Dumant of Montana City; son Brian Kienlen and wife Ronda of Scappoose, Ore.; son Jeff Kienlen and wife Jill of The Dalles. She has six grandchildren, she loved her children, but her grandkids had her heart. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mom, grandma, neighbor and friend. She will be truly missed by all of those that knew her.

The family invites everyone to a celebration and remembrance of her life on May 3 at 2 p.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, The Dalles.

Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Donald Rabidue

Donald Ryan Rabidue, 30, went to be with his Lord in Heaven when he passed away at his home in Spokane Valley, Wash., on April 27, 2008. He was born in Whitefish on Sept. 28, 1977, the son of Anita Rabidue of Spokane Valley, Wash., and Ronald and Judy Rabidue of Martin City.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Tom Carpenter, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and grandparents Roy and Mary Louise Rabidue of Columbia Falls.

Donald is survived by his parents; grandmother, Vera Carpenter of Spirit Lake, Idaho; sister, Pam and husband David Huntley of Maple Valley, Wash., and her children; Christopher, Tom, Nick and Justin; sister, Christina (Rabidue) and Esteban Marroquin of Spokane Valley, and their son Emilio; brother, Brent and wife Manuella Carter of Spokane, Wash., and their children, Patricia and Melissa; stepbrother, Stacy and wife Sensei Powell of Martin City, and their sons, Raser and Reush; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He graduated from high school in Spokane, Wash., and resided in the Spokane Valley area for most of his life. He enjoyed music, electronics, people, life and most of all, his family. We are all so sorry that his life with us was so short, but his memories shall live with each of forever. He will be missed by everyone as he always had a smile and a hug for all of us.

Cremation has taken place in Spokane, and a tribute and celebration of his life will be held May 17 at 4 p.m. at his uncle Tom Carpenters home, E. 1808 Dalke Ave. Spokane, Wash.

Gregory Peterson

Gregory Michael Peterson, age 55, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at his home in Columbia Falls. He was born Dec. 2, 1952 in Shelby to Norman Oscar and Emma Lucille (Luckenbill) Peterson.

He received his early education in Shelby, graduating in 1970. He enlisted in the Navy and after 22 years of service he retired as a Chief Petty Officer in 1994. When he returned to the Flathead Valley he worked at Stoltze Lumber as a millwright. Greg married Beatrix Peterson Jan. 1, 1987.

Greg loved the mountains in Montana and loved hunting deer and elk. He also enjoyed auto mechanics and fixing up things around the home. His hobbies were woodworking and riding motorcycles, especially Harley Davidsons.

His wife, Bea, and his three boys meant the world to him. He was a devoted family man who put others first. He touched the lives of many throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, David Olson. He is survived by his wife, Bea Peterson of Columbia Falls, and his three sons, Phillip, Jan and Eric; sisters, Dorothy Younginger and husband Murry of Irmo, S.C., and Patricia Hofland and husband Moe of Anacortes, Wash.; brother, Jon Peterson of Shelby; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Graveside services for Greg Michael Peterson were held on Friday May 2 at Glacier Memorial Gardens after viewing on Thursday, May 1 at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Chapel.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Gregs family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Gregs guest book.