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     Her Social Security Number was 541-24-4803.⁴ Her married name was Transue.² Frieda Alice Armbruster was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Everett, Snohomish Co., Washington.² She married John H. Transue.² Frieda Alice Armbruster was born on December 19, 1905 at Rye Valley, Baker Co., Oregon.^4,2 As of July 6, 1928,her married name was Buchan.⁵ She married Lloyd Harry Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on July 6, 1928 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho.⁵ Frieda Alice Armbruster died on March 27, 1997 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 91.^4,6,2

     Larry Lloyd Buchan was buried at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th Street, Kent, King Co., Washington.^3,4 He was born on September 30, 1932 at Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.^5,3,4 He married Mary Ann Hartke in 1956.⁴ Larry Lloyd Buchan died on March 23, 2012 at Snohomish Co., Washington, at age 79.^5,2,3,4 He Larry Lloyd Buchan passed away peacefully after an extended illness on March 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Ann; his son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Jenine Buchan; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Brian McMahan; and daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Jake Mitchell. He also leaves behind his grand-children he so dearly loved, Chris Buchan, Kelli (Kent) Bergsagel, Brittany and Tyler McMahan, Grace and Claire Mitchell. He was able to meet his first great-grandchild, Conrad Bergsagel. He is also survived by brothers, Brian and Lyle Buchan. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd Buchan and Freida Armbruster; and sister, Vivian Ellison. Larry was born in Baker, OR on September 30, 1932. He grew up in Eastern Oregon and joined the Navy upon graduation from high school. After serving four years in the Navy he went on to earn his journeyman plumbing license. He spent many years working in southern California as a journeyman plumber. He married the love of his life, MaryAnn, in 1956. They raised their family in Bellflower, CA until 1979 when they moved to Everett, WA to own and operate the local Baskin-Robbins stores. Starting with two stores in 1979, the family grew their business to four stores and still operate one today. In 1982, Larry took a job with the city of Everett and worked as a plumbing inspector until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed many years of gardening, tinkering in the garage and short vacations with MaryAnn. Affectionately known as Larry, Mr. B, or Papa, his energy was infectious wherever he went. He will be deeply missed by his family, especially at regular Sunday dinner gatherings. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at St. John's Catholic Church in Mukilteo on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. A private internment ceremony will be held at a later date at Tahoma National Military Cemetery. on March 30, 2012.⁴

     LaVerne Cosens was buried at Mount Hope Cemetery, Baker City, Baker Co., Oregon.^1,2 She was born on February 16, 1920 at Oregon.² As of December 6, 1949,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married Lloyd Harry Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on December 6, 1949.^3,1,2 LaVerne Cosens died on January 17, 2012 at Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho, at age 91.² She LaVerne Cosens Buchan Feb. 16, 1920-Jan. 17, 2012. Weiser Long time Rye Valley resident LaVerne Cosens Buchan passed away Jan. 17, 2012, in Weiser, Idaho.LaVerne was the granddaughter of Joe and Winifred Frisco, early pioneers in Rye Valley. Born Feb. 16, 1920, to Fred and Hazel Cosens, she spent most of her life on the Rye Valley Ranch where she enjoyed the outdoors and horseback riding in the surrounding hills and Pedro Mountain. LaVerne married Lloyd Buchan in 1949, they were married for 30 years. After Lloyd's death in 1980 LaVerne remained on the ranch until it was sold in early 2000, she then moved to Ontario, Ore., where she resided until her passing. LaVerne was loved by all who knew her and her sweet friendly spirit will be missed by her loving friends and neighbors.LaVerne is survived by her daughter, Robin Herriman and granddaughter, Stacy both of Vale, Ore; her close cousin, Nelda Morton, of John Day, Ore; several other cousins and niece, Barbara.LaVerne's wish was to have no service. Private internment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Baker City, Ore. Local arrangements are under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home of Weiser. on January 20, 2012.²

     Her Social Security Number was 534-38-1792.³ Ethel Jean Swartwood was born on December 20, 1911 at Washington.^1,3 As of April 17, 1937,her married name was Buchan.² She married John Ernest Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on April 17, 1937 at Columbia Co., Washington.^1,2 Ethel Jean Swartwood died on September 26, 1989 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 77.⁴

     Margaret Tennie Buchan was buried at Weston Cemetery, Weston, Umatilla Co., Oregon.³ She was born on March 24, 1921 at Oregon.³ She died on April 10, 1925 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 4.^1,3

     Her married name was Nance.² Loretta Martha Austin married Allen E. Nance.² Loretta Martha Austin was born on May 4, 1923 at Kooskia, Idaho Co., Idaho.² As of June 1, 1947,her married name was Buchan.¹ She married William Lowell Buchan, son of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on June 1, 1947 at Walla Walla Co., Washington.^1,2 Loretta Martha Austin died on June 16, 2015 at Spokane Co., Washington, at age 92.² She Loretta Martha Nance (Buchan-Brown) 92, of Spokane Valley, WA, peacefully left this world on June 16th, 2015. She was a brave and beautiful soul and was loved by everyone. Loretta was the rock of the Buchan/Nance family. Loretta was born May 4th, 1923 to Charles and Cora Brown in Kooskia, ID. Charles Brown passed away in 1924. Cora married Harvey Nedrow in 1927. The new family moved to Lewiston, ID in 1934. Their family grew to include Loretta's siblings Delbert, Audrey, Marge and Lester. Loretta married William L. Buchan in 1947. Loretta and Bill lived in Spokane with their two daughters (Pam and Sandi). Bill passed away in 1955. Loretta married Allen E. Nance in 1957. Pam and Sandi were soon joined by their siblings Denise, Rick and Jim. Loretta was preceded in death by her husbands William L. Buchan (1922-1955) and Allen Nance (1928-1996). She is survived by her daughters Pamela K. Washburn (David), Sandi Kukuk (Don), Denise Conrad (Charles) and sons Richard Nance (Jackie) and James Nance; grandchildren Melissa, Chris, Noah, Robert (Miranda), Jason (Krysta), Ben, Eric, Emily, Tom, Paulo (Bonni), Rashelle and Yvette; and nine great grandchildren. Loretta's family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Peter Rinaldi, Dr. Jay Wittenkeller, and Spokane Hospice. A celebration of Loretta's life will be held at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Rd., Spokane, WA, Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00 p.m. on June 28, 2015.²

     Richard Eugene Buchan was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.³ He was born on October 4, 1951 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.^2,3 He died on October 5, 1951 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.^2,3

     Martin A. Mattice was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla, Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ He was born on October 17, 1931.^2,1 He married Wanda Louise Buchan, daughter of Harry Taylor Buchan and Lottie Lee Purcell, on October 10, 1971.¹ Martin A. Mattice died on September 24, 2010 at Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 78.^2,3,1

     Chester Lloyd Hopkins was buried at Ivy Cemetery, Prescott, Walla Walla Co., Washington.³ He was born on August 4, 1908 at West Plains, Howell Co., Missouri.⁴ He married Mildred Agnes Buchan, daughter of Harry Taylor Buchan and Cassie Justus, on November 4, 1947 at Huntsville, Walla Walla Co., Washington.¹ Chester Lloyd Hopkins died on March 9, 1966 at Walla Walla Co., Washington, at age 57.²

     John Ernest Buchan was born on June 13, 1889 at Idaho.¹ He married Tennessee Irene "Tennie" Purcell on October 10, 1913 at Los Angeles Co., California. John Ernest Buchan died on December 24, 1937 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 48.²