Obituary Listing

Jan 26, 2015

Steven Lloyd Lewis age 53 of Spokane died on January 26, 2015 in Spokane. He was born February 6, 1961 in Tonasket to parents Grant and Elsa Lewis. Steve grew up in Oroville graduating from Oroville High School in 1979 and attended Wenatchee Valley College for a short time. In 2005, he attended Green River College and received an Associate...

Jan 25, 2015

Janis Allison age 71 of Oroville passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket. She was born May 24, 1943 in Selma, California to parents Stanley Jay and Dorothy Leatta (Bibb) Allison. Janis grew up in Selma and Fresno, CA. On July 17, 1961 she married Larry B. Bailey in Fresno, CA. Together they had...

Jan 16, 2015

Penny Smith age 72 of Tonasket died on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee surrounded by family and friends. She was born November 19, 1942 in Pasadena, California and raised by her adoptive parents Rev. Gilbert and Ellen Prince. She met Robert Smith and on April 2, 1966 they were married. They had two children, Stewart...

Jan 16, 2015

Randy Ray Sattler was born on Dec. 2, 1960 in Webster, South Dakota to parents Marlow & Wilma Sattler. He has 2 brothers, Gary Sattler & Jeff Sattler. In 1966, Randy's family moved to Republic, Washington and at the age of 17, he went into the Army where he served 3 years. While in the Army, he spent some...

Jan 6, 2015

Gail Alice Sheena age 49 of Oroville died Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at North Valley Hospital in Tonasket. She was born June 9, 1965 in Merritt, BC to parents Christine August and Angus Archochan. As a teen she travelled with her grandparents and her mother, Christine to Oroville as seasonal workers. Gail travelled many places and in 1987 she...

Dec 20, 2014

Helen S. Sperring age 61 of Republic died on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.  She was born September 17, 1953 in Enumclaw, WA to parents Clarence and Geraldine Mallery.  Helen was raised in Enumclaw where she attended school.  While growing up she was active with 4-H and graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1971. ...

Dec 18, 2014

Maureen L. Kelly left us to be with Our Heavenly Father on the morning of December 18, 2014, peacefully in her sleep.  This is not how she came into the world-she was premature, so she was born fighting for her life.  From this, she derived her great strength and passion for everything she attempted and ultimately overcame.  She was...

Dec 14, 2014

Jude Hockman, 68, of Tonasket, WA died in the early morning of December 14 th , 2014 losing an unexpected battle with cancer.  She passed away in the home of granddaughter, Alexandra Hockman and she also leaves behind a daughter, Jean Hockman (aunt to Alexandra), a sister Susan Belger and many friends.  Jude came to Tonasket in 1999 with...

Dec 12, 2014

Beulah P. Long age 79 of Omak passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Rose Garden Care Center in Omak.  She was born September 9, 1935 in Barnesville, Ohio to parents William Leroy Johns and Verna (nee) Hall.  Beulah loved Karaoke and playing Bingo. She loved being with her family and friends and loved to travel when she...

Dec 1, 2014

Barbara "Bobbie" Abshire age 56 of Oroville passed away on December 1, 2014 at her home in Oroville. She was born May 15, 1958 in Clarkston, WA to parents Alfred and Dottie Harper. At a young age the family moved to Oroville where Bobbie grew up. She married William Abshire. Together they lived in Kentucky for many years and later...

Nov 29, 2014

Irene Beeman Williams age 90 of Manson died on November 29, 2014 in Manson. She was born January 15, 1924 in National, WA to parents Harry and Nora (Michels) Beeman. As a young girl she moved with family to Tonasket where she met her future husband Roy Williams in high school. Together they lived and raised their family in Tonasket,...

Nov 26, 2014

Don F. Nigg age 78 of Oroville passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 in Colville. He was born September 27, 1936 in Oroville to parents Frank and Gunda Nigg. Don grew up and attended school in Oroville, graduating in 1954. He then entered the US Army and served during the Korean War. Following an honorable discharge from the service...

Nov 24, 2014

Ralph (Rowdy) Gordon Bremner was born on September 16, 1921 to Alex Bremner and Jessie McDonald Bremner in the middle of canning season, peaches, his mother said. He grew up with his two sisters, Mary (Helen) and Lillian and two brothers, Arthur and Fred on "the ranch" near Curlew Lake in sight of Mount Elizabeth. The siblings remained in Republic...

Nov 22, 2014

Barbara J. Forrester was born on December 18, 1934 in Oroville to parents Giacamo and Angeline Scacco.She grew up in Oroville and was raised by her sister Rose Marie and Web Hallauer. On March 21, 1953 she married Richard Forrester and together they raised two sons, Richard E. and Dane C. Their entire married life they spent on the farm...

Nov 16, 2014

Richard Charvenka 85, returned to his heavenly home on November 16 th, 2014. He was the husband of Pamela Evonne Charvenka. He was born January 20th, 1929 to William S. Morton and Joanie Sylvia Morton in Cooksville, Missouri. Richard was an accomplished musician and all those who knew him recognized his gifts and talent for all types of music...

Oct 13, 2014

Yukie Mericle, 80, of Oroville, Washington died October 13, 2014 in Oroville. She was born February 22, 1934 in Sasebo, Japan.  Yukie met Harold while he was stationed in Sasebo, Japan in the Navy and they married in 1961.  They came to Washington from New Mexico after he separated from the service.  She gave birth to two daughters, Tina...

Oct 1, 2014

Surrounded by children and grandchildren, on October 1, 2014, Alice Fay Green departed this life for her Heavenly home during her last stay at Valley General Hospital. Alice succumbed after a long and courageous battle with multiple medical issues. Her most recent residence was Spokane Valley, Washington, where she resided the last few years. Alice was born to Walter...

Sep 21, 2014

Chris Mallgren age 51 of Elk died on Sunday, September 21 at home. He was born December 26, 1962 in Monroe, WA. At a young age the family moved to Spokane where he grew up and continued to live in Spokane County the rest of his life. In 1994 he married Claudine Seeman in Spokane. Chris loved being outdoors...

Sep 14, 2014

Rayleigh Bell Colbert was 7 months old when she passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family on September 14, 2014. Rayleigh is the daughter and greatest blessing of Patrick and Haley Colbert of Tonasket. Rayleigh's time with us brought much joy and laughter. Her bright blue eyes, expressive face, and crooked smile warmed the heart of everyone she met....

Sep 12, 2014

Jerry Lee Rounds, age 61, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2014. He was born November 13, 1952 in Tonasket, WA to Ardith J. and Edward E. Rounds.

Jerry met and then married his first wife Evelyn Huckleby in 1970. They welcomed their daughter Sabrina K. Rounds in 1972. He met his second...