Obituary Listing

Aug 26, 2021

Corrine Louis Fitzthum, age 65, of Oroville, Washington passed away in Omak surrounded by her family on August 26, 2021.Cory was born June 16, 1956 in Spokane to Ralph and Ardith Fitzthum. The family then moved to Skyway in Renton and then to Renton, Washington where Cory graduated from Issaquah High School in 1974. She began working in the...

Aug 19, 2021

Garold Dean Sleeth, age 72, of Tonasket died on August 19, 2021 peacefully in his cabin on the mountain surrounded by his beloved family and friends. Garold was born February 14, 1949 in Bunch, Iowa to parents Lloyd and Olive and was one of twelve. He grew up on the south side of Des Moines, Iowa and Centerville, Iowa....

Aug 16, 2021

Karen Baird was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and an excellent artist and cook. She died in Wenatchee, WA, on August 16, 2021, at the age of 78, after a brief illness. The daughter of an orchardist, Karen grew up amongst the apple trees in Oroville, WA, before attending Eastern Washington University. After graduation, she moved to Port Orford,...

Aug 11, 2021

Patricia Steadman, age 70, died in Tonasket WA, on August 11, 2021. Patricia was born on November 16, 1950 in Newport News, Virginia to parents John and Emily Lindsey.

Patricia, Patti was truly one of the most loved people of those that knew her. She had a gentle genuine heart for children and people. In her life...

Aug 8, 2021

Richard Clyde Henneman passed away peacefully in Omak, Washington, Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 96. Richard (Dick) was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on April 13, 1925, to Clyde and Mabel (Robinson) Henneman. The oldest of three brothers, he was followed by C.E. (Dave) and Robert (Bob) Henneman. The family moved from Wisconsin, relocating to the Okanogan...

Jul 29, 2021

Alice Wilson, age 86, of Tonasket died July 29, 2021. She was born in Elmer City, WA on February 21, 1935 to parents Chester and Ocie Lilly. Born in Elmer City, Alice spent her early childhood in the Methow Valley. She transferred to Omak High School, graduating in 1953. Alice was a telephone operator for 8 years after high...

Jul 21, 2021

Kay Charlene Stafford, age 82, of Tonasket, Washington died on July 21, 2021. Kay was born to parents Mary Bevington and Kenneth Sillivan on March 25, 1939 in Red Rock, Colorado.

Kay Sillivan married Ronny Stafford in Chelan, Washington in 1958 and they would have been married for 63 years on August 6, 2021. In 1967, Kay...

Jul 15, 2021

Chester (Chet) Ralph Haney left this earth to go home to his Savior on July 15, 2021. He was born in Littlefork, Minnesota to Frank Hartman Haney and Grace Naomi (Heritage) Haney, on January 28, 1939. Chet had seven brothers and four sisters and they were all older than him: William (Bill), Harry, Annie Olson, Frances, Richard (Dick), Rosemarie...

Jul 15, 2021

Kimberley "Kim" Taylor Harriman, age 66, lifelong resident of Okanogan County, passed away peacefully in his home on the evening of July 15, 2021, after recent health issues.  He was surrounded by his beloved Kassie, his children, and his step-children.

Kim was born to Stan and Edie (Dunlap) Harriman on March 11, 1955, and was raised in...

Jul 15, 2021

Robert Bradford Scriver passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 15, 2021. He was born in Omak, Washington to Edward Scriver and Sue (Perkins) Scriver on June 18, 1962. Rob was raised in Republic, Washington where he attended Republic elementary and high schools, graduating in 1980. In high school he excelled in wrestling and rodeo. He competed...

Jul 12, 2021

Elizabeth "Bettie" Jane (Trypus) Reichel passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 12, 2021.  Bettie was born November 18, 1937 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to John and Jane Trzpis.  She married the love of her life, Maurice Reichel, on August 4, 1956.

Bettie has been active with the Knob Hill Club in Molson, serving...

Jul 5, 2021

John Andrew "Andy" Richardson (73) of Wauconda, WA died on July 5th, 2021 at his home. Andy was born in Florin, CA to Charles Edward Howard and Violet (Stowell) Howard. Andy did a lot of things in his working life, from Warehouse Manager to Shakespearian Actor, but most people in Okanogan County knew him as a long time DNR...

Jun 27, 2021

William Richard Bell, age 52, died on June 27, 2021 in Yakima, WA. William was born on January 1, 1969 in Spokane, WA, to parents Ross and Patty Bell.

Bill grew up in the Tonasket area, graduating from Tonasket High School. Bill enjoyed fishing with his dad and he loved his dog. One of his favorite pastimes...

Jun 25, 2021

Dana F. McGowan, age 73, of Republic died June 25, 2021. He was born August 31, 1947 in Republic to parents James and Marie McGowan. He lived in Republic all his life. He loved to cut wood and help people. Dana was the custodian at the Republic School for 20 years. He helped his parents with the ranch and...

Jun 17, 2021

Beverly Gale Ogilvie of Tonasket, WA passed peacefully and quietly away in her home on June 17, 2021. She was 86.

Gale was born in Miller, South Dakota on February 20, 1935 to Otis and Gladys (Porter) Palmer.  She was the youngest of four children growing up on a farm in Hand County, SD.  She studied geology...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Scott Reaveley passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2021, at his home in Republic, Washington. He was 58 years old.

Mike was born in Salinas California on February 13, 1963, to Elmer Max Reaveley and Carol DeRuiter. The family later moved to Phinney Ridge in Seattle, near the Woodland Park Zoo to raise their kids.

Jun 11, 2021

Thomas Lee Corum age 85 of Tonasket passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home in Tonasket.  He was born June 15, 1935 in Omak to parents Lester and Lola Corum.  Following graduation from Tonasket High School Tom entered the US Army and was stationed in Germany.  Following an honorable discharge, he moved back to Tonasket.  On...

Jun 9, 2021

Betta Lidstrand age 61 of Oroville, WA passed away on June 9th, 2021 at her home. Betta was born May 7th, 1960 at the Tonasket hospital to parents Franklin and Irma Del Nelson. Betta grew up attending the Molson school until 5th grade when she transferred to the Oroville School District. After high school Betta became an entrepreneur, opening...

Jun 6, 2021

Clifford Sherwood Naylor, age 85, passed away in his sleep with his wife by his side on Sunday June 6, 2021 at 11:30pm at the Extended Care Home in Tonasket, WA. He was born October 26, 1936 in Compton, CA to Sherwood & Billie Naylor.

Cliff served in the Navy as an Engineman on the USS Renshaw...

Jun 4, 2021

Mo Hulse passed away on June 4, 2021 peacefully of natural causes. Born Mildred Moiselle Morrison in Hartford, Arkansas, on July 20 th 1945. Mo was the daughter of Mildred and Paul Morrison as well as sister to three siblings, Sherry, Larry and Eddy.

Mo was a pioneer in the food service industry reaching the position of...