Mildred Marie (Garris) Couse age 90 of Republic died on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Ferry County Memorial Hospital in Republic. Mildred was born October 5, 1920 to Burton Garris and Bessie Hudson Garris in Miles City, Montana. In the fall of 1929 the family moved to Republic. She graduated from Republic High School in 1938 and following graduation she worked for the Civilian Conservation Corp as a cook's assistant. On November 11, 1938 she married Dewayne Couse and continued to live in Republic. They lived in Arizona in1946-1949 while Dewayne worked on construction and they returned to Republic where she resided for the remainder of her life. Included in her travels were trips to England, Alaska, Florida, the East Coast, Mid West and "snowbird" trips south to Niland CA after retiring.

She was active as Room Mothers at school; in Blue Birds, Brownie Scouts, Cub Scouts and worked part time for (Rolfe and Lillian Tuve) the Republic News Miner. She continued working for the Grahams until her heath prohibited her to do so…approximately 50 years. For many years she delivered the Sunday Spokesman Review to rural Ferry County. She was a member of a local Square Dance Club. She volunteered for the Cancer Society, the Republic High School Scholarship Fund, Prospector's Day, Republic Chamber of Commerce, Eureka Arts, Ferry County Museum, and the Ferry County Memorial Hospital. And there, she created a beautiful garden for the enjoyment of the residents and staff. Her volunteering continued at Slab City in registrations and organizing float building and parades. She is remembered for her helping in any way at any time for any one who needed help for whatever reason. She never missed the opportunity to help!

Mildred is survived by her children:

Charlotte Koepke of Coos Bay, Oregon; Peggy (Lanny) Batterman of Republic; Bob (Lynne) Couse of Damascus, Maryland and Clifford (Shirley) Couse of Republic.

12 grandchildren, numerous great and great great grandchildren.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Bud, Walter, Glenn and Stanley and her sisters, Ava May Smith, Inez Garris and Ethel Copenhaver.

Family Graveside services were held on Friday, September 02, 2011 at the Loomis Mountain View Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to a charity of choice.