Sharon Ann Gibson
Feb 14, 2016
Sharon Ann (Osborn) Gibson July 15, 1952 - February 14, 2016 Sharon Ann Gibson, 63, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her Home in Tonasket. Sharon was born to Kenneth and Belma Osborn in Monroe, Washington and grew up in Sultan, Washington. She worked as a bartender in Gold Bar, Washington and participated in the pool leagues. Later,...
Gene Roberts
Feb 7, 2016
Gene Alfred Roberts age 79 of Oroville died on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at Regency Omak. He was born February 15, 1936 in Tonasket, Washington to parents Lester and Ellen Roberts. Gene grew up in Oroville and graduated from Oroville High School in 1954. Gene was an exceptional athlete in high school and received a football scholarship from Eastern Washington...
Lee Clark Denny
Feb 3, 2016
Lee Clark Denny age 80 of Tonasket died on February 3, 2016 at his home. He was born April 5, 1935 in Rochester, NY to parents Lyle and Mary (Davis) Denny. Lee joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 1952 serving in Korea and three tours in Vietnam. He retired from the Marine Corp in 1972 and went to work for...
Dennis Rawley
Jan 28, 2016
Dennis Edward Rawley, 75, of Tonasket died January 28, 2016 at his home in Tonasket. He was born September 24, 1940 in Sacramento, CA the oldest of seven children born to parents John & Gladys Rawley. Denny moved with the family to Nespelem when he was 5, before finally moving to Tonasket where his father bought a small farm where...
Erin Sneeringer
Jan 27, 2016
Erin Anne Sneeringer born June 9th, 1954 passed away peacefully at home with her family on Wednesday the 27th of January, 2016. In all essence of her words may good prevail on mother earth. Also may we all acknowledge that Death leaves heartache no one can heal, Love leaves memories no one can steal. Erin was a very loving and...
Glenda Darlene Preston
Jan 25, 2016
Glenda Darlene Preston age 65 of Oroville died on Monday, January 25, 2016 at her home in Oroville. She was born Glenda Darlene Gideon on October 23rd 1950 in Taneyville, Missouri in the Ozark Mountains the seventh child of five brothers and two sisters to Opal Fay and Maynard (Bearl) Gideon. Her family moved to Oroville in 1955. Glenda was...
Mariann Oberg
Jan 22, 2016
Mariann Oberg, age 90, passed into the loving arms of her Lord on Friday, January 22, 2016 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. Mariann was a lifelong resident of Tonasket, born on August 13, 1925 to parents Alvah and Adelia Simons. She graduated Tonasket High School as Salutatorian in 1943 and then completed her training as a Registered Nurse...
Angeline Banka
Jan 19, 2016
Angeline Rose Banka age 78 of Oroville died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. She was born June 1, 1937 in Oroville to parents Edward and Francis Manuel. Angeline grew up in Oroville where she attended school. On December 19, 1958 she married Heinrich Banka in Tonasket. Following marriage they made their home in Oroville....
Ruth Leslie
Jan 14, 2016
Ruth Elizabeth Leslie, age 95, of Chesaw, Washington, passed away at her home on January 14,2016. Ruth was born, raised and lived in the Chesaw area attending Chesaw, Myers Creek and Molson Schools. On December 15, 1941 she married Stewart Leslie in Okanogan, Washington. Together, they lived and worked side-by-side on the family ranch. On March 26, 1963, Stewart...
Bruce James Derry
Jan 14, 2016
Bruce James Derry arrived in this world on February 9, 1948 to Leroy and Helen Derry in Norfolk, Virginia. He took his journey on January 14, 2016 at the age of 67 years. Bruce's father was an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy who worked his way through the ranks during WWII to become a Lieutenant Commander. When Bruce was...
Michael Stuart Greene
Jan 8, 2016
In his 61 years, Michael Stuart Greene proved that the sum of a life is so much greater than one. He leaves a legacy of communities aided by his work as a fire chief and visionary creator of emergency medical services systems, people aided by his work as a paramedic, his family, and a universe of lifelong friends. In the...
Wilbert Marion Hatfield, Jr.
Jan 4, 2016
Wilbert Marion Hatfield age 90 of Republic died on January 4, 2016 at home in Republic. He was born December 15, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MN to parents Wilbert M. Hatfield Sr. and Ethel M. Atkinson. Wilbert (Bill) grew up in Spring Lake, where he had his first job as a trapper for the state of Minnesota, trapping ground hogs...
Gerald H. Thompson
Jan 2, 2016
Gerald H. Thompson age 90, formerly of Oroville and East Wenatchee, passed away on January 2, 2016 at his daughter's home in Gresham, Oregon. He was born in Cranbrook, BC, Canada on May 30, 1925 to Tony and Francis (Fannie McIntyre) Thompson and lived in Wardner, BC, until age eight, when the family moved to Oroville, WA in 1933, where...
Andrew (Andy) Brownlee
Dec 30, 2015
Andrew (Andy) Morris Brownlee age 81 of Tonasket died on December 30, 2015 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. He was born on the family ranch up Watson Draw May 7, 1934 in Pateros to parents Robert and Doris Brownlee. He graduated from Pateros High School in 1952 and after graduation joined the U.S. Army. He served in Korea...
Mike Buckmiller
Dec 29, 2015
Michael Patrick Buckmiller, 58, of Oroville, Washington was born August 31, 1957 in Tonasket, Washington to Beverly and Forrest Boyer. Passed away on December 29, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. At the age of 2 Mike was legally adopted by David Buckmiller and became a permanent part of their family. He was raised with younger siblings Jeff, Lori...
I.V. Joe Rickel
Dec 28, 2015
I.V. Joe Rickel left his earthly trappings and passed over to heaven on 12-28-2015. He was born on 10-17-1933 in Omak Washington, to Agnes "Cate" and George W. Rickel. His early childhood was spent on the family ranch in Synerup, where his grandparents owned the general store, at 7 his family moved and built a home on the ranch at...
Scott Allen Webber
Dec 26, 2015
My Friend-My Buddy-My Pal Scott Allen Webber age 29 of Republic died on December 26, 2015 at home. He was born June 28, 1986 in Spokane. Scott has lived in Republic all his life and always considered it his home and never wanted to leave. He graduated from Republic High School and throughout his years played football and baseball. Scott...
Leota Mcmillan
Dec 21, 2015
Leota McMillan, age 91, died peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, December 21, 2015 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket, Washington. She was born August 2, 1924 at National, Washington. Leota was the fourth of eleven children born to Edgar and Cynthia Michels. The family moved to the Pine Creek area and later to the Loomis area. Leota graduated...
Rita Evelyn Campbell
Dec 18, 2015
Rita Evelyn Campbell, 93, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket, WA, after a brief illness. She was born on November 2, 1922 to James and Theresa Chapman at Louisville, Kentucky. She married Elton (Jack) Campbell in 1946 and moved to Washington State in 1953. They owned Thornbrue Electric first in Cashmere from...
Joshua Lawrence Day
Nov 26, 2015
In Loving Memory Joshua Lawrence Day November 16, 1978 – November 26, 2015 Joshua Lawrence Day was born November 16th, 1978 to Ronald and Gale Day in Tonasket, Washington. Joshua received his formal education through the Tonasket Public School District where he excelled in his studies; graduating in 1997. Throughout his formal education, Joshua enjoyed football, track and field; his...
