Bret Macomber
1959-04-16 1974-11-16
Investigation is continuing into the death of a 15-year old Lewiston High School student who was found dead in his bed Saturday morning. Bret D Macomber, 917 11th Ave, died sometime Friday night of as yet undetermined causes. The death was discovered at 9:45 a. m. By the youth's brother, Michael D Macomber, in the bedroom shared by the two.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death was performed Saturday afternoon. Nez Perce County Coroner Don Appleford said he expects a report by Monday.
Macomber was born April 16, 1959 at Erie, PA., to Judy and Earl Macomber. The family moved to Reno, NV., a few years later and he attended elementary school there. In 1970, the family moved to Portland and to Lewiston in 1972.
The youth was a sophomore at Lewiston High School and involved in football, basketball, track and baseball. He had been an honor student.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. William Cox; sister Michelle Macomber, brother Michael Macomber, step-brother and sister Mitch and Mindy Cox. Maternal grandmother Mrs. Fred Keiper of Portland and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E Hieronymus of Lewiston.
Funeral services were held November 19, 1974.
The autopsy showed that he passed away from a heart attack due to a pre-existing heart condition.
An autopsy to determine the cause of death was performed Saturday afternoon. Nez Perce County Coroner Don Appleford said he expects a report by Monday.
Macomber was born April 16, 1959 at Erie, PA., to Judy and Earl Macomber. The family moved to Reno, NV., a few years later and he attended elementary school there. In 1970, the family moved to Portland and to Lewiston in 1972.
The youth was a sophomore at Lewiston High School and involved in football, basketball, track and baseball. He had been an honor student.
Survivors include his mother and step father, Mr. and Mrs. William Cox; sister Michelle Macomber, brother Michael Macomber, step-brother and sister Mitch and Mindy Cox. Maternal grandmother Mrs. Fred Keiper of Portland and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. M. E Hieronymus of Lewiston.
Funeral services were held November 19, 1974.
The autopsy showed that he passed away from a heart attack due to a pre-existing heart condition.
Bret was boyfriend to Shirley Olson. We all snuck out one night and met at the stairs by the library. A car full of bullies from Clarkston high school hit Brett in the face causing him to bleed everywhere. We all knew Brett had a heart that was not going to give him a long life. He was loved during his short life.
tribute by Linda Freeman SnyderTo my dear friend, who left this life too early. May God bless you; until we meet again.
tribute by Jan Lang Ferrell