Loretta Buob

Loretta Wanda (Phillips) Buob, 94, Coulee City, died April 15, 2014, at Hearthstone Emeritus Assisted Living in Moses Lake, where she had resided the past year. She was born the seventh of nine children to George and Ula Phillips, in Sprague, WA., on March 20, 1920. Loretta (Letty) graduated from Neppel High School, and was proud that she was in the last class before the name change to Moses Lake HS. She met her husband, William M. Buob, in Coulee City, and they were married on October 12, 1940 at his parent’s home in Baird. She was a homemaker. William preceded her in death in April 2002. Letty and Bill have two children, Philip and Pamela, born on the same day, two years apart. Letty moved to Coulee City in 1938, and was an active member of the community. She joined the Presbyterian Church that year, and served as an Elder, Treasurer, Session Clerk, Women’s Group president, and Sunday School teacher. She was a lifetime member of the St. Andres Grange; a Worthy Matron (twice) of OES; a member of Lakeview Country Club; and a member of the Coulee City Senior Center, where she served as vice-president. Letty was a teacher/leader/encourager to many young people in Coulee City as she served as a Camp Fire Girl leader, 4-H Club leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, and assistant theater director for many CCHS plays. When she taught girls to sew or knit, the art of “ripping out” was as important as all the other steps! She was a trap shooter, bowler, golfer, and an avid card player. Whither it was Bridge, Phase 10, or “31” she was a fierce competitor and frequent winner. Letty was a great cook, and famous for her macaroni and cheese, “stinky cheese ball,” pies, and wonderful harvest dinners along with the delivery of fresh rolls and iced tea served in the wheat field most afternoons. Letty loved to laugh! She loved to hear and to tell jokes (even when she mixed up the story and the punch line, her jokes were legendary). She loved to dress up in costumes, and created quite a stir at Hearthstone this past Halloween, when she appeared in her neon pink wig and glasses. Letty loved being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Her generosity was well-known and wide-spread. She listened with her heart and was a great friend to many. She will be missed by all. Survivors include her son, Philip(Marilyn) Buob, and daughter, Pamela (Gordon) Lass; grandchildren William (Tiffany) Buob, Patrick (Alysia) Buob, Jessica Lass, and David Lass; great-granddaughters, Maggie and Olivia Buob; sister, Georgia Foster; companion, Don Thompson; sister-in-law Marion Buob, brother-in-law, Haven Buob; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceding her in death is her husband, William her parents, two brothers, and five sisters. Funeral services will be held April 26, at 10:00am, at Coulee City Presbyterian Church. Interment will be at Valley View Memorial Park. Viewing will be at the Presbyterian Church on April 26, from 9-9:50am. Sign the online guestbook at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements in care of Kayser’s Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake. Memorial donations may be given to Coulee City Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the Coulee City Ambulance Fund.

Loretta Buob

March 29, 1920 - April 15, 2014