Obituary Listing

Apr 26, 2024

Ralph "Whitey" Beyers, 94, of Tonasket WA, passed away quietly in his sleep in Brewster WA on April 26th, 2024.

Ralph was born July 4th, 1929 in Okanogan to Fred and Elizabeth "Bobbi" Beyers and raised in Tonasket attending the schools there and helping his father in his Creamery business.

A graduate of Tonasket High...

Apr 22, 2024

Sherron "Sherry" Cowman left her family with a legacy of love when she passed away on April 22, 2024 in Republic, Washington, following a short illness. Her last days were spent surrounded by her children and several of her grandchildren.

She was the first of five children born to Gordon and Loretta (Ham) Stevens on October 20,...

Apr 6, 2024

Michael's beautiful soul left this earth at his home in Tunk Valley with his favorite songs playing and the sun shining on April 6, 2024. Michael fought prostate cancer successfully for 14 years but could not fight the very aggressive and fast growing Bile Duct Cancer which took him in 2 very short months.

Michael was born...

Apr 4, 2024

Paul Scott Ripley left his earthly bindings behind on April 4th, 2024 with his wife by his side peacefully at his home, as he wished.

Scott was born to Mildred Jean Paul and Lynn Mason Ripley in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 3rd, 1960. Scott grew up in Florida, one of three boys.

Scott proudly...

Mar 29, 2024

Joe Emery Schell, born on May 15, 1944, to John T. and Clara L. (Dickinson) Schell in Tonasket,

WA, passed away on March 29, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family after bravely

battling Parkinson's Disease. Joe attended school in Molson, graduating in 1963. He spent his

adult life driving trucks, both...

Mar 28, 2024

Marilyn (Hart) Shew, born July 18, 1943, was called to Eternal Life at home surrounded by family on March 28, 2024. Marilyn was born in Windsor, CO, attending elementary and high school in Johnston, CO and met the love of her life (Norbie) while working as a cosmetologist in Denver, CO. Marilyn and Norbie celebrated almost 60 years of...

Mar 15, 2024

Margaret Anne Hirst, 93, of Oroville and Tonasket, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. Margaret was born to Wilkie L. and Elsie E. Burse in Colville, Washington on April 28, 1930. Margaret grew up in Colville, Bridgeport and Oroville, WA.

After graduating from Oroville High School, she studied and received a 2-year degree from Kinman Business College...

Mar 6, 2024

Robert Wayne "Bert" Gattman, age 68, of Oroville passed away suddenly on the afternoon of March 6th, 2024 on the family farm in Oroville, Wa. Bert was born on February 3rd, 1956, in Tonasket, Wa. He was the son of Louis Conrad Gattman, Sr. & Genon Shirley Anderson. Bert graduated at the Tonasket High School in 1974.

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Feb 16, 2024

Victor Hugh Didra (Vic) passed away on February 16th, 2024 at his home in Pine Creek near Tonasket Washington. He had just finished feeding his cattle and sat down to have a conversation with close friends. Vic had just celebrated his 96th birthday six days prior.

Vic was born February 10th, 1928 in rural Pine Creek to...

Feb 7, 2024

Jay L. Hudson, of Oroville, WA died peacefully at home at the age of 89, on February 7, 2024. He was born on September 20, 1934 in Arkansas to Rev. Clyde and Bonnie Hudson (Deceased).

Jay was raised in Arkansas, his family moved to California in his teens and then onto Oroville, WA.  He served in the...

Feb 6, 2024

Esther Vallejo Sorensen was received by her Lord on Tuesday, February 6 at 10:44 AM, sharing her last breaths in the arms of her children, grandchildren, and friends. She came to teach in Oroville, Washington in 1963 and lived to 83, each year was rich with love, family, dancing, and singing. We will not grieve for Esther but instead...

Feb 5, 2024

Betty A. Holmes was born on July 28th, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio, to parents Jennie and Carlos Wilson. Betty's passion for teaching motivated her to work and put herself through college for six years, graduating from Ashland College in 1959 with a bachelor's degree in education. Later, Betty would go on to earn a master's degree in education from...

Feb 4, 2024

George Leland Frank was born August 2, 1929 in Tonasket, WA to Leland and Maidee Frank. George passed away in his home in Tonasket on February 4, 2024 at the age of 94.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Leland and Maidee Frank; wife Burna Frank; sisters Sharon Frank, Betty (Ken) Hegman, Leota (Donald) Connolly...

Jan 26, 2024

Marilyn was born to Joe and Stella Parker on June 3rd, 1935 in Bridgeport, WA. She moved to Oroville, WA as a young child with her parents, brother Dale and sister Marjory. She spent her childhood riding horses in the hills with friends, spending time with her father at his barber shop, playing in the band, and singing in...

Jan 17, 2024

Margieree York Guyll, age 89, of Oroville Washington, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2024. She passed peacefully with her daughter at her side. She spent her last day at NVEC in Tonasket Washington surrounded by love. Margie was born at home in Bear Creek Township near De Queen, Arkansas on September 23,...

Jan 14, 2024

Janis Waunita Rasmussen of Omak was reunited in Heaven with her one true love and soul mate, Carl David Rasmussen, on January 14, 2024. Jan was born October 8, 1948 in Bremerton, WA to Wes and Waunita Bringle. She entered into this world with three big brothers – Norm Bringle of Alaska, Jerry (Ronnie) of Florida and Ron (Kelli)...

Jan 3, 2024

Gone but not forgotten.

Lorraine Ann (Miller) Cook was born July 9, 1934 to Jim and Alice Miller in Milltown, MT. She passed away January 3, 2024 in Omak, WA. She survived 9 major operations over the years but could not overcome the tenth.

During high school Lorraine was a popular majorette in the marching...

Dec 26, 2023

Anne Williams always loved Christmas! She celebrated Christmas and left us on December 26, 2023. Anne was born in Brewster, WA in 1931.  She met Bob in high school, she was a cheerleader and Bob played sports. They married in 1950. Their two sons Ted and Chad were her pride and joy.

Anne was an avid walker,...

Dec 19, 2023

Hilary was born in Birmingham, England July 21st, 1936 to parents The Reverend Canon C.G.C. and Edith Robertson. She passed away December 19th, 2023. From an early age, she attended Abbots Bromley Boarding School where she played field hockey as an extracurricular activity. After school, Hilary attended nurse's training and practiced as a surgical nurse at Queen Elizabeth Hospital...

Dec 18, 2023

Barbara Ann Dahl, age 94, of Republic died December 18, 2023. She was born, an identical twin, on July 21, 1929 in Wenatchee to parents Victor and Faye Unger.

Barbara aka "Bobbie" and her identical twin sister Beverly Diane Rivers were born just before the stock market crash of 1929 and grew up during the Great Depression...