Coulee City News and Standard, 29 August 2012, pt 1

p. 1:

"We'll be friends forever, won't we?"

Nell Jolly Vaughn, left and Mildred Bogart Scheibner, right

      "We'll be friends forever, won't we?"  The question Piglet asked Pooh comes to mind when Nell Vaughn and Mildred Scheibner start reminiscing about the years they have been friends and neighbors.  Both were born "on the hill," farmed there, each raised five daughters and eventually retired to Coulee City where they lived next door to one another for 25 years.
      There have been many changes since Nell boarded with Mildred and Maurice in Coulee City in 1935 while she went to high school and Mildred worked at the Post Office but true friendships only change for the better.  Both ladies are going to celebrate birthdays soon, Mildred reaching 103 and Nell turning 93.
      Congratulations to both dear ladies for lives well lived.
____________

p. 2

____________

p. 3

Obituaries

Mildred G. Edwards

June 22, 1911 - August 26, 2012

      Longtime Coulee City resident, Mildred G. Edwards, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012. She was 101 years old. Presently living in Ephrata Mildred was a wheat rancher in Coulee City and also a homemaker.

      She is survived by her two sons, Carl Edwards and his wife, Jennie of Spokane and Allen Edwards of Soap Lake; her sister, Delma Brown and her husband, Bob, of Coulee City; her grandson David Hazzard; many other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews along with her many friends.
      Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Edwards, her granddaughter Amina Edwards and nine of her ten siblings.
      Graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetary at Coulee City on Friday, September 7, at 2 p.m. Arrangements are by Waterville Funeral Home.

Marilyn Jean Swearingen

August 16, 1952 - August 22, 2012

      On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, surrounded by her loving family, Marilyn Jean Swearingen was called home to her heavenly father after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. Born in Idaho on August 16, 1952, Leonard and Effie Mae Glenn raised Marilyn in Lewiston along with her brother Daryl. In October of 1972, Marilyn married the love of her life, Mike, and together, they raisede a beautiful family.
      Marilyn and Mike worked side-by-side and hand-in-hand for years as the proud owners of both the Entiat Food Center and the Coulee City Food Center.
      Marilyn possessed a true zest for life. She loved country concerts, traveling with friends and family, attending the rodeo, playing poker, snowmobiling with her fellow Polecats, cheering for the Mariners, and doting on her children and grandchildren. She will be remembered for her kind heart, quick wit, enthusiasm for new adventures, and beautiful smile. Many of Marilyn's favorite days were simply spent relaxing and laughing with those she loved most. She felt so deeply welcomed and cared for by both of her "home" communities of Entiat and Coulee City, and was so uplifted by the outpouring of support she received during her trials and treatments. Marilyn leaves behind a wealth of memories she shared with so many wonderful friends.Marilyn is survived by her loving and devoted husband Mike; her three sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Debra Rimel, Dave and Renee Swearingen, and Jeff and Nycole Swearingen; and her adoring grandchildren, Alexis, Emily, Gabe, Courtney, Aubrey, Kaitlyn, and Sam. Marilyn is also survived by her brother Daryl Glenn, and her many loving brothers and sisters-in-law. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Effie Mae Glenn.

      Mike would like to give a special thanks to the Wenatchee Valley Clinic Oncology Department, especially Dr. Mitchell Garrison and his wonderful nurses and Infusion Room staff for their excellent care and compassion. You really helped to make Marilyn's days memorable.
      Services will be held Friday, August 31 at 2:00 p.m. at Coulee City Middle School Gymnasium. Please express your thoughts and memories on the online guest book at jonesjonesbetts.com. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones-Betts Funeral Home.

Marilyn's courage and optimistic attitude in her battle against cancer will serve as a great example to many of us. Her smile will be greatly missed by the lives of the many, many friends she leaves behind at home in Coulee City as well as those in Entiat.
____________