Sept. 3
Robert Triplett, 85
Bob was born in Orofino to Floyd and Ella Triplett, and was raised by Fred and Gladys Triplett on Cottonwood Creek. He married Marlene Tierney on Aug. 19, 1961. Together they raised two children, Fred and Julie. He has been blessed with five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He retired from education after 30 years and he and Marlene tried their hands at real estate. After four years, they decided to hang it up and enjoy life. But Bob couldn’t stop. He worked for Hillcrest Aircraft until Marlene’s death. Their biggest joys in life were the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and water and snow skiing. Most of all, they enjoyed their friends and family.
Please join us for an open house from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Bob’s residence, 7105 Flyby Drive in Lewiston.
Sept. 5
Doris Sonnen, 90
Doris Sonnen, born on Sept. 5, 1934, to Andrew and Frances Schmidt in Greencreek, is the second of six children. She graduated from Greencreek High School in 1952. On April 21, 1956, she married the love of her life, Ronald Sonnen, at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church. They would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary before his passing on Nov. 26, 2023.
Together, Doris and Ron raised eight children: Debbie (Colin), Linda (Robert), Steve (Sue), Donna (Rob), Janet (Stan), Gloria (deceased), Bruce (Jennifer) and Judy (Jason). Doris is also a proud grandmother to 18 grandchildren and has 12 great-grandchildren. These generations of family members have created countless cherished memories together.
Doris and Ron shared a love for travel, exploring destinations across the globe. Their adventures took them to Europe (including Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Scotland and Ireland), Mexico, China, the Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and the New England states.
In addition to her role as a mother and grandmother, Doris enjoys contributing to the family farm, crocheting, gardening and creating annual Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of the Altar Society.
A family birthday celebration will take place at her home, honoring this remarkable woman’s life and legacy.
Sept. 25
Ernest Flodin, 80
Ernest Flodin was born in Troy in 1944. He will be celebrating his 80th birthday from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 29 at Fuzzy’s, 408 Second Ave., Deary.
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