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Donna Louise Farber was born on 14 February 1931 in Boise, Ada, Idaho.^1,3 She and Clell Glenn (Richard) Toulou were married on 19 October 1954.³ She and Clell Glenn (Richard) Toulou were divorced in 1985.³ She died on 26 November 2009, at age 78, in Colville, Stevens, Washington.^1,3 She was buried in Kewa Cemetery, Inchelium, Ferry, Washington.³

February 14, 1931 - November 26, 2009
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Donna Louise Toulou, a longtime resident of Inchelium, WA passed away on November 26, 2009 in Colville, WA at the age of 78. She was born on February 14, 1931 in Boise, ID the daughter of August and Pearl Louise (Harris) Farber.
Donna moved with her family throughout several communities starting in Potlach followed by Lewiston, ID, Everett, WA, and then onto schools in Nooksack, WA, East Wenatchee, WA, Northport, WA and Colville. While in Colville she met Clell Toulou. Her family then moved from Colville to Oregon. She resided in Shady Cove for a couple of months before Clell drove down to see her. He then returned to Kewa with Donna after they were married on Oct. 19, 1954. They were married for over 30 years and raised their family in Kewa. Donna worked in the home tending to the needs of her family and the ranch. While working the ranch, she raised bottle fed calves and lambs and sold eggs and milk. Donna also worked for Sprouse-Ritz as a young lady in California and then later for Fonks in Colville. Due to her declining health, Donna moved to Cheney Assisted Living in 2005 and then returned to Colville where she resided at Parkview Assisted Living. Her health needs eventually brought her into the care found at Pinewood Nursing Home’s special care unit.
Donna was a member of the Ferry County Cowbelles and served on the Kewa Cemetery Board.
Donna loved to raise her garden and tend to the needs of her caged friends including a parrot, parakeet, canary and a sparrow hawk. She had a fondness for Reese’s cup candies and enjoyed reading Reader’s Digest. She was a wonderful resource for her family with her natural intellect and life lessons.
Donna is survived by her daughters Luanne Finley and her husband Chuck of Inchelium, WA and Marilee Seymour and her husband Albert of Inchelium, WA; her grandchildren Lejon, Casey, Tanna and Brian Finley, and Scotty, Melanie, Audrey and Cole Seymour; her sister Lucy Stegall of Medford, OR; 13 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant twin, Donald.
The graveside service for Donna Toulou will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at the Kewa Cemetery in Inchelium, WA. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or Catholic Charities. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guest book at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. The Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville, WA is entrusted with arrangements.

Clell Glenn (Richard) Toulou was born on 19 October 1923 in Miles, Washington.^2,3 He and Donna Louise Farber were married on 19 October 1954.³ He and Donna Louise Farber were divorced in 1985.³ He died on 13 July 2009, at age 85, in Inchelium, Ferry, Washington.² He was buried in Kewa Cemetery, Inchelium, Ferry, Washington.^3,4

Clell Glenn (Richard) Toulou was a Cattle Rancher.³ Clell G. (Richard) Toulou, age 85, a long-time resident of Inchelium, WA passed away on July 13, 2009 in Spokane, WA. Clell was born on October 19, 1923 in Miles, WA the son of Clarence C. and Mary Alice (Butler) Toulou.,
Clell began his life by traveling to St. Aloysius Church for baptism, with his family, on the day of his birth. He attended several grade schools beginning in Kewa, WA then later transferring to St. Mary’s School in Omak followed by the Missions education program in Idaho. He began high school in Inchelium and left in the beginning of his senior year to help support the family by working the family ranch. Clell also assisted at neighboring ranches as a ranch hand. Clell’s work ethic seemed tireless as his ranch gradually grew through the purchase of Tribal allotments purchased from family. At one time, he was raising nearly 300 head of cattle. Clell had married Donna Farber on Oct. 19, 1954. Together they ranched and raised their two daughters. Their marriage ended in 1985, but Clell continued to make sure that her needs were met. Clell shared his later years with long-time friend and band member, Maxine Bach. Clell later passed on the operations of the ranch to his daughters Luanne and husband Chuck, Marilee and husband Albert.
Clell lead by example with high ideals and a quiet perseverance. He was a strong proponent of education and believed that learning happens in the classroom. Clell loved music and was an accomplished fiddle player, playing at several community venues with his band. He taught many of his grandchildren how to play and shared his music to all who would listen. Clell was also a hunter, fisherman, founder of the Inchelium Rodeo (riding saddle broncos and roping calves), Charter member of the 4-H program, Inchelium School Board member, and a member of the Elks and Eagles Lodge, South Ferry County Cattlemen’s Association, Washington State Cattleman Association, National Cattleman’s Association, and the National Rifle Association.
Recognized for his achievements as Cattleman of the Year in 1964. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elsie Auberton and a baby brother, Lester Charles Toulou.
Clell is survived by his daughters, Luanne Finley and husband, Chuck of Inchelium, WA, Marilee Seymour and husband, Albert of Inchelium, WA; brothers, Charles Toulou and wife, Gertrude of Coulee Dam, WA, Alvin Toulou of Inchelium, WA, Violet Assing and friend, Ron Chapple of Spokane, WA, Gen Robertson and husband, Bob of Spokane Valley, WA, Eleanor Kinder and husband, Gene of Colville, WA; grandchildren, Lejon, Casey, Tanna and Brian Finley, Scotty, Melanie, Audrey, and Cole Seymour; 12 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. .

Donald August Farber was born on 14 February 1931 in Boise, Ada, Idaho.^1,2 He died on 18 August 1931, at age 0.^1,2 He was buried in Moscow Cemetery (Old Section, Block 1), Moscow, Latah, Idaho.²