Janet Marie Reese Vargas

Our beloved Janet, age 71, passed away on October 30, 2025 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket.  Janet attended school in Oroville, graduating in 1972.  She was a checker/cashier at Princes IGA, Randall's and Beyers Market and later was a cook for popular restaurants in Tonasket and Oroville.  Janet married Joe Vargas in 1979 and welcomed Jason Robert.  They separated and Janet met Tony Angel and welcomed Justin Reese.  Janet opened a day care and loved the children as if they were her own babies.  Janet loved her two sons with all her heart and soul along with her family and friends.  Janet enjoyed decorating every holiday and sitting on the deck watching wildlife and hummingbirds.

Janet was preceded in death by her son Justin Reese, parents Bob and Ruby Reese, sister Vickie Reese, niece Melissa Noel and uncle Darrell Reese.

She is survived by spouse Joe Vargas of California, son Jason (Alicia) Vargas, sister Peggy Reese, nieces Skyler Noel and Lisa Oliver, nephews Reese Noel and Eric Farley and grandchildren Vada, Kai and Leila.

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025  11:00 AM at Trinity Episcopal Church in Oroville with The Reverend Marilyn Wilder officiating.