Obituary Listing

Nov 29, 2013

Marie Johanna Bakke Bremner was born August 23, 1929 to Norwegian immigrants Magnus and Inga Bakke in Bismarck, North Dakota. Marie's father came to the United States through Ellis Island in 1923, and her mother followed in 1926. As a small child Marie spoke only Norwegian. In 1932 the growing family left North Dakota to find work in Wenatchee. It...

Nov 5, 2013

Edith Elanor Holmes (Scott) was born to parents Frank and Kathryn Scott at the family farm in Harrington, Washington on March 2, 1919.

She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Harrington for 12 years, upon graduation she attended Seattle Pacific College and graduated with a degree in Math...

Oct 25, 2013

Donald John Reynolds age 69 of Tonasket died on October 25, 2013 at his home in Tonasket. He was born on January 6, 1944 in Oakland, California. Johnny joined the Marine Corps on January 6, 1961 and served until April 25, 1965. Most of his time was spent in Vietnam. After his service, he was signed by the Chicago Cubs...

Oct 19, 2013

Gertrude Fountain Rubert, age 96, passed away on 10/19/13 in Spokane, WA at Fairview Assisted Living due to complications of a hip fracture. Gertie was born on 11/16/1916 to Gus and Jessie Bell Fountain at the homestead near Wauconda, WA. She attended the Bell and Wauconda Schools thru 8th grade. She married Claude Rubert...

Oct 15, 2013

Judy May Coonfield, 74 of Wenatchee Washington, passed away peacefully on October 15 th , 2013, with her husband of 54 years, Skip Coonfield, at her side.

Judy was born in Oroville Washington on October 2 nd , 1939. Judy married Skip Coonfield on August 30 th 1959. Judy worked many years...

Oct 15, 2013

Gordon LeRoy Mooney, age 93, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 15, 2013 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.

Gordon was born December 11, 1919 in Molson at his grandmother's home to Roy and Celeste Mooney.  He joined his sister, Celeste and later sister Lola followed.  Gordon grew up in...

Oct 12, 2013

Jack M. Gavin was born September 23, 1924. He passed away October 12, 2013 at age 89. Jack was a very caring person and was an avid volunteer in the community and his church.

Jack is survived by, Wife: Nora

Oct 11, 2013

Fay Louise Smith Allen, 87, of Tonasket died October 11, 2013 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.  She was born August 11, 1927 in Tonasket to Charles and Buella Smith.  Fay was a lifetime resident of Tonasket.   On April 24, 1945 she married Raymond Allen in Tonasket.  She spent many years working for Chief warehouse and the Regal...

Oct 3, 2013

Mary Kathleen Alfano, 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep Oct. 3rd, at NVH with her son at her side.

Mary had a true pioneering spirit, love of farm life and horses.

She was born November 29, 1921 to Aton Felix and Anna Marie Loser in Havre ,...

Sep 28, 2013

Brian Douglas Curtis (Cujo)

Age 48 of Tonasket, passed away suddenly at his home September 28, 2013.

He was born September 18, 1965 in Tonasket, Washington, to Lloyd and Pauline Curtis.

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Sep 28, 2013

Claudia Madge Nelson passed away September 28, 2013 at the Cheney Care Center where she resided following a stroke in February, 2008.

Claudia was born March 6, 1920 in Danville, WA the oldest child of Claude and C. Madge Brinkman. On December 17, 1939, Claudia married Albin Nelson and for the next 50 years...

Sep 25, 2013

David T Caddy was born in Loop City , Nebraska June 12, 1935 and passed away peacefully September 25, 2013, with his wife and children by his side. Many of his grandchildren also spent time with him in his last days.

Dave moved to Chelan when he was young and graduated from Chelan High...

Sep 23, 2013

Evangeline Shestock, 93, longtime Roslyn resident,  passed away peacefully on September 23, 2013 at North Valley Extended Care in Tonasket.  She was born on March 5, 1920 to Alexander and Hermina Aleida Gerridina (Boeve) Grooters and married William Shestock in December 1945 in Roslyn.  Mr. Shestock passed away in April of 2001. Survivors include daughters Teresa (Mike) Kloss, Roslyn, Margaret...

Sep 21, 2013

Ralph Delvin Fitzthum age 81 of Oroville died on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. He was born on December 22, 1931 in Tonasket to parents Alvin and Frieda Fitzthum. Ralph grew up on Siwash Creek where he worked with his father in the family sawmill. He entered...

Sep 18, 2013

Samuel Swager, age 76 of Tonasket died Wednesday September 18, 2013 at home. He was born March 18, 1937 in Cherokee, Co. Kansas to Samuel and Mary Swager. As a young man Sam began farming in Missouri with his father. He then traveled, doing machinist and carpentry work, later working for the Gulf Oil...

Sep 1, 2013

George "Ogre" Swank 62 of Republic died on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at his home in Republic. He was born on December 7, 1950 in Akron, Ohio to parents Thomas and Evelyn Swank. George grew up in Ohio. He attended college at Ohio State University where he played football. Following college, he moved to...

Aug 25, 2013

Bruce Russell Cool, age 72, passed away peacefully Sunday morning August 25, 2013 with his wife Joan and his favorite dog Gracie, at his side.  He was born August 27, 1940 in Seattle, WA,  the son of Withers and Helen Cool. Bruce had been a long time resident of Oroville, WA. having arrived in 1971 to run his father's gypsum...

Aug 14, 2013

Vickie Lynn Reese passed away suddenly August 14, 2013 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee with her mother and sister by her side. She was born July 18, 1953 in Tonasket to Robert and Ruby Reese. Vickie grew up in Oroville and graduated in 1971. She later moved to Omak and worked at State Farm Insurance and the Western Restaurant....

Aug 13, 2013

Grace E. (Barnes) Black (as reluctant to reveal her middle name as she was her age) was born quite awhile ago in Oroville, Washington to Lafe and Carrie Barnes in the bedroom of her parents' home. For the record she had her tonsils removed on the dining room table of the same house and, liking to do things 'at home',...

Aug 5, 2013

Charles H Anderson

June 28, 1933 – August 5, 2013

Charles H Anderson (Carl) passed away August 5, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1933 in Republic, WA to Charles & Ruth Anderson.  After graduation from Republic High School in 1952, he was drafted into the Army.  He...