Lewis Charles Barnett age 91 of Oroville passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. He was born November 14, 1925 in Bremerton, WA to parents Almor and Sarah Barnett. At a young age the family moved to Conconully. Lewis attended school at Pine Creek and Conconully. He served his country in the US Army and following discharge from the Army moved back to Okanogan County where he began working for the County Road Dept. On September 3, 1948 he married Mary Lou Hammer in Omak and in 1949 they moved to Oroville. Lewis worked as a logger for a number of years until an injury forced him to retire. He then began working in various orchards and ranches in the area, retiring in 1979. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and riding horses. Lewis was a member of the American Legion, Oroville Sportsman Club and the Oroville Senior Center.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Wife: Mary Lou Barnett of Oroville
1 Daughter: Ruth Louise Wick of Springdale, WA
1 Son: Lewis Charles Barnett of Oroville
14 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren
He was preceded in death by one brother, Denso Barnett; one daughter, Carol Ann Cockle; one son Dennis Neil Barnett, one grandson and 2 great great grandchildren
SERVICES
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 11:00 AM at the Oroville Eagles. Family interment was held at the Coconully Cemetery.