Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Sep 7, 2015

Douglas Dwight Davidson

Age 64, passed over at home in Tonasket, Washington on September 7th 2015. He was born July 3rd 1951, in Sonoma California, to parents William Henry Davidson and Vera Borntrager Davidson.

Doug grew up in Tacoma, he was an avid sports fan and as a kid would ride his bike to the...

Sep 6, 2015

William (Bill) Lawler, Jr went home to be with his Lord September 6, 2015 at his home in Tonasket surrounded by his family. He was born April 17, 1942 on the family farm in Paul, Idaho. Bill's life was blessed with family and many friends. His love for Jesus touched everyone's life.

Bill is survived by his...

Sep 1, 2015

Beverly A. Hunt age 72 of Oroville died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born January 27, 1943 in San Diego, CA. Beverly and her husband moved to Seattle in 1980. She retired and moved to Oroville in 1998. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. She helped many troubled...

Aug 30, 2015

With loved ones by his side, Garry Dale Sorensen passed peacefully at Providence Holy Family Hospital on August 30, 2015.

Garry was born to Stella and Alfred Sorensen on November 22, 1940 in Edmonton, Alberta. He grew up in Holden, Alberta where he spent many days learning to love nature. He attended the University of Montana and...

Aug 29, 2015

C. LeRoy McCoy age 79 of Tonasket died on Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his home in Tonasket. He was born April 21, 1936 in San Fernando, CA to Charles A. and Esther C. McCoy. LeRoy grew up in Southern California the youngest of seven brothers and one sister. He joined the US Navy in 1954. He met and married...

Aug 28, 2015

Dennis Neil Barnett age 58 of Oroville died on August 28, 2015 at home in Oroville. He was born February 13, 1957 in Tonasket to parents Louis and Mary Lou Barnett. Dennis never had a dull moment in his life and had numerous jobs including; logging, orchard work, installing cabinets, selling boiled peanuts and lemonade and his favorite, working on...

Aug 27, 2015

Wallace "Wally" Hugh Moore

Wallace "Wally" Hugh Moore, 87, passed away on August 27, 2015 at the Tonasket North Valley Extended Care facility, surrounded by his family.

Wallace Hugh Moore was born to Edna Bernice (Penrod) Moore and Leon Aubrey "Aub" Moore March 25, 1928, in Wenatchee, Washington. The family moved to Omak, WA, where...

Aug 27, 2015

Leah Anne Borg passed away August 27, 2015 in Colville, WA at the age of 53. Leah was born on January 10, 1962 in Cody, Wyoming, the daughter of Lloyd Buswell and Cheryl Warren. On July 14, 1980 Leah married Mike Borg of Salinas, CA. Together, they raised three children; Matthew, Regina and Talia. Leah owned two hardwood stores,...

Aug 13, 2015

Albert E. Losvar passed away on August13, 2015 as the result of injuries received in an airplane accident. He was born on July 14, 1927 in the family home at Mukilteo, Washington to parents George and Anna Losvar. Albert spent his childhood in Mukilteo and graduated from Everett High School. Following graduation he joined the U. S. Navy. After being...

Aug 9, 2015

Sally Ann Smith Campbell was born to Virgil (Dick) and Francis Elgin June 28, 1938. She peacefully passed away in her sleep August 9, 2015.

Her early years were spent on the family ranch near Nighthawk, then moving with her Mother to the house on Lake Osoyoos after her Dad passed away in 1950. Sally married Delmar...

Aug 7, 2015

Royce Clare Grimm age 60 of Republic died on Friday, August 7, 2015 at home in Republic. He was born in Tonasket on March 2, 1955 to Parents Roy and Claire Jean Grimm. Royce was raised in Republic, graduating from Republic High School in 1973. He was a catcher on the Little League baseball team and played basketball on...

Aug 6, 2015

Robert (Bob) John Irwin age 95 of Oroville died on Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born February 4, 1920 in Oroville and spent the majority of his life in his hometown. He was the grandson of Hiram F. "Okanogan" Smith, one of the first American settlers of the Pacific Northwest and a pioneer of the Washington apple industry.

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Jul 31, 2015

Darrell Wayne Reese, 64, of Oroville passed away on July 31, 2015. He was born on April 14, 1951 to Glenn and Florence (Tibbs) Reese.

Darrell was a lifelong resident of Oroville, graduating from Oroville High School in 1970. He grew up helping his dad in the family orchards. As a young man he began driving...