Collene "Connie" was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Redfern, S.D., to Earl and Ceacle Allgier, and was the youngest of 10 children.
Connie grew up in Hill City, S.D., and the surrounding areas, where she eventually met her future husband, Cliff Prickett, at a family gathering.
Connie and Cliff were married at a young age and lived in the Black Hills area. For reasons unknown, Cliff called Connie the "Dutchman," a nickname that stayed with her the rest of her life. While there, they raised four daughters and one son. In 1970, they pulled up stakes and moved to Kamiah, where Cliff found work at a local sawmill. For the next 13 years, they lived at several locations, including Woodland, where Connie had to use her incredible skills in turning often rundown homes into decent, comfortable living quarters.
Following the raising of their children, Cliff and Connie took a job as caretakers on a ranch in Cody, Wyo., where Cliff honed his skills as a cowboy and Connie cooked for the many ranch hands and helped care for a large collection of exotic birds. Connie often said living there was a very happy time of her life. They stayed there five years before moving back to Kamiah for good.
Back in Kamiah, Connie continued her skills as a homemaker while Cliff worked in the Older American Program of the U.S. Forest Service. Connie also worked in the Older American Program for a brief time. For several years, she and Cliff volunteered as hosts of the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, another experience she greatly enjoyed.
Aside from being a homemaker, Connie was a skilled artist, working mostly in oils and acrylics, and completed many paintings for family and friends.
As a skilled seamstress, Connie made most of her children's school clothes, and later made her daughters' prom dresses and formal wedding gowns. She also made the best apple pie, as reported by those lucky enough to enjoy one.
Although she will be greatly missed, she is likely now with countless past relatives and friends who are ready to deal her a hand of pinochle or play a rousing game of Waa-Hoo.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her oldest daughter, Barbara Clark; and her husband of 64 years, Cliff.
Lewiston Tribune July 15, 2017
Connie grew up in Hill City, S.D., and the surrounding areas, where she eventually met her future husband, Cliff Prickett, at a family gathering.
Connie and Cliff were married at a young age and lived in the Black Hills area. For reasons unknown, Cliff called Connie the "Dutchman," a nickname that stayed with her the rest of her life. While there, they raised four daughters and one son. In 1970, they pulled up stakes and moved to Kamiah, where Cliff found work at a local sawmill. For the next 13 years, they lived at several locations, including Woodland, where Connie had to use her incredible skills in turning often rundown homes into decent, comfortable living quarters.
Following the raising of their children, Cliff and Connie took a job as caretakers on a ranch in Cody, Wyo., where Cliff honed his skills as a cowboy and Connie cooked for the many ranch hands and helped care for a large collection of exotic birds. Connie often said living there was a very happy time of her life. They stayed there five years before moving back to Kamiah for good.
Back in Kamiah, Connie continued her skills as a homemaker while Cliff worked in the Older American Program of the U.S. Forest Service. Connie also worked in the Older American Program for a brief time. For several years, she and Cliff volunteered as hosts of the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, another experience she greatly enjoyed.
Aside from being a homemaker, Connie was a skilled artist, working mostly in oils and acrylics, and completed many paintings for family and friends.
As a skilled seamstress, Connie made most of her children's school clothes, and later made her daughters' prom dresses and formal wedding gowns. She also made the best apple pie, as reported by those lucky enough to enjoy one.
Although she will be greatly missed, she is likely now with countless past relatives and friends who are ready to deal her a hand of pinochle or play a rousing game of Waa-Hoo.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her oldest daughter, Barbara Clark; and her husband of 64 years, Cliff.
Lewiston Tribune July 15, 2017
Collene "Connie" was born Jan. 21, 1935, in Redfern, S.D., to Earl and Ceacle Allgier, and was the youngest of 10 children.
Connie grew up in Hill City, S.D., and the surrounding areas, where she eventually met her future husband, Cliff Prickett, at a family gathering.
Connie and Cliff were married at a young age and lived in the Black Hills area. For reasons unknown, Cliff called Connie the "Dutchman," a nickname that stayed with her the rest of her life. While there, they raised four daughters and one son. In 1970, they pulled up stakes and moved to Kamiah, where Cliff found work at a local sawmill. For the next 13 years, they lived at several locations, including Woodland, where Connie had to use her incredible skills in turning often rundown homes into decent, comfortable living quarters.
Following the raising of their children, Cliff and Connie took a job as caretakers on a ranch in Cody, Wyo., where Cliff honed his skills as a cowboy and Connie cooked for the many ranch hands and helped care for a large collection of exotic birds. Connie often said living there was a very happy time of her life. They stayed there five years before moving back to Kamiah for good.
Back in Kamiah, Connie continued her skills as a homemaker while Cliff worked in the Older American Program of the U.S. Forest Service. Connie also worked in the Older American Program for a brief time. For several years, she and Cliff volunteered as hosts of the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, another experience she greatly enjoyed.
Aside from being a homemaker, Connie was a skilled artist, working mostly in oils and acrylics, and completed many paintings for family and friends.
As a skilled seamstress, Connie made most of her children's school clothes, and later made her daughters' prom dresses and formal wedding gowns. She also made the best apple pie, as reported by those lucky enough to enjoy one.
Although she will be greatly missed, she is likely now with countless past relatives and friends who are ready to deal her a hand of pinochle or play a rousing game of Waa-Hoo.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her oldest daughter, Barbara Clark; and her husband of 64 years, Cliff.
Lewiston Tribune July 15, 2017
Connie grew up in Hill City, S.D., and the surrounding areas, where she eventually met her future husband, Cliff Prickett, at a family gathering.
Connie and Cliff were married at a young age and lived in the Black Hills area. For reasons unknown, Cliff called Connie the "Dutchman," a nickname that stayed with her the rest of her life. While there, they raised four daughters and one son. In 1970, they pulled up stakes and moved to Kamiah, where Cliff found work at a local sawmill. For the next 13 years, they lived at several locations, including Woodland, where Connie had to use her incredible skills in turning often rundown homes into decent, comfortable living quarters.
Following the raising of their children, Cliff and Connie took a job as caretakers on a ranch in Cody, Wyo., where Cliff honed his skills as a cowboy and Connie cooked for the many ranch hands and helped care for a large collection of exotic birds. Connie often said living there was a very happy time of her life. They stayed there five years before moving back to Kamiah for good.
Back in Kamiah, Connie continued her skills as a homemaker while Cliff worked in the Older American Program of the U.S. Forest Service. Connie also worked in the Older American Program for a brief time. For several years, she and Cliff volunteered as hosts of the Lochsa Historical Ranger Station, another experience she greatly enjoyed.
Aside from being a homemaker, Connie was a skilled artist, working mostly in oils and acrylics, and completed many paintings for family and friends.
As a skilled seamstress, Connie made most of her children's school clothes, and later made her daughters' prom dresses and formal wedding gowns. She also made the best apple pie, as reported by those lucky enough to enjoy one.
Although she will be greatly missed, she is likely now with countless past relatives and friends who are ready to deal her a hand of pinochle or play a rousing game of Waa-Hoo.
Survivors names omitted per findagrave policy.
Connie was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; her oldest daughter, Barbara Clark; and her husband of 64 years, Cliff.
Lewiston Tribune July 15, 2017
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