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...
Bill Hilderbrand
Nov 23, 2015
Billie Joe Hilderbrand of Oroville passed away on November 23rd 2015 at North Valley Extended Care. He was born October 13, 1932 in Rogersville, Missouri. In 1943 the family moved to Oroville, Washington where he attended school until graduation in 1951. After graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Army. For most of his adult life Bill...
Phillip L. Baker
Nov 8, 2015
Phillip L. Baker June 05, 1943 - November 08, 2015 Phillip Lee Baker was born June 5, 1943 in Tacoma to Wilma and Forest Stackhouse. His father died when Phil was 5, and he was adopted by his mother's second husband, Bruce Baker. Phil graduated from Wilson High School in 1961, served 4 years in the Navy, and went on...
Chuck Rodriquez
Oct 22, 2015
Chuck Rodriquez died on October 22, 2015 from a blood clot in his heart. Chuck was born in California in 1966. Growing up there made enjoying the outdoors easy. Surfing, skateboarding, baseball and fishing were his favorites. His love for fishing continued a favorite pastime throughout his days. Chuck was an expert door hanger and finish carpenter. His skills learned...
Roberta Jo "Bobbie" Rickel
Oct 20, 2015
Roberta Jo "Bobbie" Rickel Passed away on October 20th 2015, with her husband by her side at home in Tonasket. She was born October 30th 1939 in Breeze Basin, Colorado to Donald VanClief Cooper and Josephine May Lewis Cooper. She spent the first part of her adult life raising a family, living in various parts of the country from Colorado,...
Joel Olinger
Oct 12, 2015
Joel A. Olinger age 57 of Oroville passed away on October 12, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home in Oroville. He was born February 27, 1957 in Spokane to parents Stanley and Mary Jane Olinger. Joel was raised in Lynden, Washington. He enjoyed camping and fishing, especially the occasions that the family was able to get together. He...
Leonard Hedlund
Oct 7, 2015
Leonard Hedlund age 79 of Tonasket died on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at his home in Tonasket. He was born in Burke, South Dakota on June 8, 1936, the youngest of 5 children to parents Edna and Emil Hedlund. During the war time they migrated west working various jobs along the way to end up in Renton Washington, where Leonard...
Margaret Williams
Sep 15, 2015
Margaret Ella (Williams) Williams, aged 89, died at home on September 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the oldest of 3 children born to Harold and Mae Williams on October 1, 1925. Margaret grew up and attended schools in the Wenatchee area, graduating from Wenatchee High school in 1943. After graduation, she attended McPherson College in McPherson,...
