Ellen G. Stotts age 85 of Tonasket died on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the North Valley Hospital in Tonasket.  She was born on September 2, 1926 at the family home in Horse Spring Coulee to parents Richard and Lula Burbery.  Ellen grew up on the family ranch and attended the Horse Spring Coulee School thru the eighth grade.  She then attended school in Tonasket where she graduated from High School.  On February 14, 1945 she married Roy Stotts in Coeur d Alene, Idaho.  Ellen worked as an apple packer for Chief Tonasket Warehouse for many years until retiring in 1992.  Ellen enjoyed knitting, crocheting, making crafts and working in her yard.  She was a member of the Tonasket Eagles and the Ladies Auxiliary.  She very much enjoyed visiting with her friends over a cup of coffee.

SURVIVING RELATIVES

Mother:  Lula Gardner of Tonasket
2 Daughters:  Barbara Stotts and husband Aaron Mann of Spokane and Beverly Montanye and husband Ken of Tonasket
4 Grandchildren:  Rache Stotts-Johnson and Marques Johnson of Seattle Keith Montanye and Jordan Montanye of Tonasket
4 Brothers:  Harold (Mary) Burbery of Ukiah, CA, John Burbery, Chuck (Dickie) Burbery and Lloyd (Barb) Burbery all of Tonasket
1 Sister:  Joy (Buck) Workman of Okanogan
Nieces and Nephews and many friends

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband; Roy, son; Bill, Father, Richard and her sister Iris Michels

SERVICES

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012  11:00 AM at the Tonasket Free Methodist Church, ½ mile up Havillah Rd., Tonasket.  Interment will follow at the Tonasket Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow at the Tonasket Eagles, all members and guests are invited to attend.  Memorials may be made to any local organization.