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Betty Ruth Goodmiller
Omak
The family of Betty Ruth Goodmiller, lifelong resident of Omak, sadly announce the death of our beloved mother and grandmother. Betty passed into the arms and care of her beloved Lord December 3, 2008 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease.
Betty was born March 3, 1926 to Robert and Cleo Wyatt. Betty attended school in Omak and graduated high school in 1944 and later attended Washington State College.
She married Clarence Brown in 1947 and they had two children, Mike and Patti. In 1959 she married Harley Goodmiller and they had two children, Steve and Jodi. Betty loved to landscape her yard and go to the mountains collecting rocks for these projects and to work on various craft projects. She loved the beach and spent many summers on the Oregon Coast with her family collecting seashells. She worked for the Growers Credit corporation for 20 years and then for Lampe Jewelers for several years.
Mom had several sayings that were always funny. She always said that you have to be tough to get old, and growing old isn't something you can get over like a cold and that she wasn't afraid of dying, she was just afraid of being dead. This disease that took her away from us never once frightened her and she was tough to the end.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harley; her parents; three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by her son, Mikhail Brown and his wife, Colleen and their children of Oakhurst, Calif.; her daughter, Patti Brown, of Omak; her son, Steve Goodmiller of Omak; and her daughter, Jodi Hooper and her husband, David Hooper, and their children of Eltopia, Wash.
Betty's family would like to thank all of her friends and neighbors who visited with her at the home this past year. She truly enjoyed these visits. Special thanks to Dorothy Kendall of Omak for her support and selfless time she spent here with mom, visiting, reading and just for being there for mom. No matter how bad she felt, she was thrilled each time you came to visit. We would also like to thank Pastor Ken Peterson and his wife, Polly, for your many visits with Betty providing spiritual comfort. Polly, thank you for singing to Mom while she lay in Central Washington Hospital and Betty knew you were there, thank you. We would like to also thank the staff of Central Washington Hospital, Dr. Miller, nurse Elmo and nurse Sarah. Thank you to Sonja Zimmer, Director of ALS Association Evergreen Chapter. We would like to thank the Virginia Mason Medical Center Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Dr. John Ravits, The ALS clinic, Simmi Sandhu, and Benaroya Virginia Mason Research Institute for asking Betty to participate in a genetic study of this disease to help further a treatment and eventual cure. Also, we thank Cathy Priddy of Valley, Wash. for her faithful cards and letters to Betty.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and will be announced.
Donations are suggested to be made to the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association Evergreen Chapter, call 1 (866) 786-7257 for information on making a donation.
John Joseph King
Everett
John J. King, 66, was born to parents John and Elizabeth King on July 1, 1942 in Republic, Wash. and passed away peacefully at his home in Everett on December 1, 2008 surrounded by his family.
John graduated from Newport High School and then went on to work in construction and bartending in various taverns in King and Snohomish counties. He finally fulfilled his dream of owning his own business when he purchased the 747 Inn Tavern in 1975. He was forced to retire from working in 2006 due to cancer, but remained actively involved in all business decisions.
John is preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Karen; son, Donald John (Jenny); grandchildren, Darius, Sunshine, Brittany and William; brothers, Gary, Dan, and Dave King; sisters, Kathy (Roger) Cook and Reenie Akers; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
He traveled to Conconully to visit many close friends, including Nancy Gill. John was a member of the Everett Elks, the Okanogan Eagles, a life member of the North American Hunting Club and National Rifle Association and the Okanogan Valley Golf Club. He also enjoyed slow-pitch softball, golf and Texas Hold-'em. John started hunting at a very young age and his love for hunting remained throughout his adult life as well as his love for gardening. He raised a huge garden every year and took pride in it. His love of sports made him a go-to person for sports trivia as well as a die-hard Cougar Fan!
Services were held at 1 p.m., Saturday Dec. 6, 2008 at Evergreen Funeral Home and Cemetery, 4504 Broadway in Everett. A gathering at the 747 Inn followed the services.
John D. Watson
East Wenatchee, Wash.
John D. Watson, 79, passed away in East Wenatchee on Friday, November 28, 2008. He was born in Winthrop, Wash. to Mary (Nelson) and Francis Watson.
He grew up in Winthrop and graduated from Winthrop High School. During summer vacations and following high school he worked in the apple orchards in Pateros. He went on to work for the Game Department. He then took over caring for his mother's farm, while helping build a service station in Winthrop. In 1951, he went to work for Wagner's Mill, which was bought out by Crown Zellerbach. In 1972, he was promoted to Foreman. In 1977, he received another promotion to manage the Lincoln branch, and then again in 1982, to manage the Omak branch, which he retired from in 1986. On May 16, 1968, he married the love of his life, (Sarah) "Ruth". They had a marriage that most of us only dream of. Through their spectacular years together, they enjoyed bowling, boating, fishing and their annual trip to Reno. He had the most outrageous, wonderful sense of humor. We will deeply miss our beloved "Papa John."
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Francis, Robert and Eugene; and grandson, Christopher. He is survived by his wife, (Sarah) "Ruth"; three sons, Spence (Eve) of the Philippines, Mark (Jean) and Dirk (Cindy), all of Omak; three daughters, Jane Imes of Spokane, Pat (Claude) Miller of Winthrop and Terry Lowrance of Buckley, Wash.; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home, Wenatchee.
John Dalane
John Dalane, 24, died Sept. 2, 2008, in Everett.
He was born in Everett to Kristin Mix.
He attended school in Okanogan County.
Survivors include 13 grandchildren; his mother, Kristin, Omak; his grandfather, Neal; a brother, Neal of Omak; a sister in Spokane; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Henry McLaughlin
Henry McLaughlin, 66, Nespelem, died Nov. 17, 2008, at Coulee Community Hospital, Grand Coulee.
He was born Feb. 27, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, to Harvey and Ruth Ellen McLaughlin.
Survivors include his children and their spouses, John and Kelly McLaughlin of Louisiana, Jim and Stacy McLaughlin of Seattle, Jennifer and Clifford Stanley of Arlington, and Cheyenne and Monte Marchand of Nespelem; his mother, Ruth Kirkland, Deary, Idaho; two sisters, Barbara Knowles of Florida and Ellan Meyer of Florida; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Alvina McLaughlin, in the spring of 2008.
A private family gathering is planned for a later date. Okanogan County Crematory and Precht-Harrison Nearents Chapel, both Okanogan, are in charge of arrangements.
Cathy A. Thompson
Cathy A. Thompson, 58, Oroville, died Dec. 3, 2008. She had been a resident there for six years.
She is survived by her parents, Joel and Wanda Littrell, Oroville; and a brother, Samuel Littrell, Waterville.
Services will be held at a later date.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home, Omak, is in charge of arrangements.
John E. Davis
Omak
John E. Davis of Omak died on Friday, December 12, 2008. He was born in Wynne, Ark. on June 26, 1936 to Willie and Carrie Davis. The Davis family moved to California when John was a child. The family moved to Wenatchee in 1949. John attended East Wenatchee and Wenatchee schools. After school he served eight years in the U.S. Navy. John married Willene Raney in 1958. They had two sons, Todd Davis of Wenatchee and the late Ronnie Davis.
He worked in the fruit industry, as a logger, mechanic at Reid Pump, and as a dispatcher for Chelan County Sheriff's Office. His passion was hunting, fishing and camping.
John met Dorothy Ramey of Omak at a yard sale and chatted over coffee and donuts. Their first date was fishing on the Columbia River. After a short courtship, they were married January 19, 2001 at the Okanogan Valley Church of the Nazarene. They loved each other with a passion. Their friendship and marriage was unique and blessed by God who had carefully chosen them for each other as a perfect match for learning all about life and love and what it means to honor the promise of "I do…..for better or worse, in sickness and in health."
John is survived by Dorothy and children, Gary Ramey of John Day, Ore., Don Ramey of Omak, and Holly Davis of Gwinn, Mich.; grandchildren, Shane Ramey of Buffalo, Wyo., Preston Ramey of Sagle, Idaho, and Matthew and Courtney Davis of Gwinn, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Dean and Kyra Ramey of Sagle, Idaho; very special friend, Jacob Torwick and wife, Sasha, of Lacey, Wash.; sisters, Charlene (Jerry) McCarver and Loretta Bagdon, both of Wenatchee; son, Todd Davis (Jesslyn) of Wenatchee; grandson, Seth Davis of Dryden; nephews, Larry and Jeff McCarver; nieces, Lori and Jana; and his two companions, Precious and Ellie.
John was preceded in death by his mother and father, Carrie and Willie Davis; and his son, Ronnie.
A memorial service for John will be held at the Okanogan Valley Church of the Nazarene on Elmway, Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 2 p.m. Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Scott Steven Fuhrman
Our most dear and beloved left this life far too early at age 52 on Dec. 6, 2008. Scott was born on April 23, 1956 in Puyallup, Wash. where he spent most of his childhood years in the outdoors.
Scott was an active athlete and sportsman and he loved basketball (Go Gonzaga), football (Go Cougars), but most of all he enjoyed hunting and spending time in the woods. He graduated from Eatonville High school in 1974 and was honored as an All American Football athlete in 1973 and 1974. Scott joined the United States Army and served his country from 1975 to 1978 and then was honorably discharged. Scott worked for US West/Qwest for over 20 years as a lineman then went on to run his own business. He also worked for the Forest Service and, most recently, Okanogan County Public Works.
Scott married his wife of 11 years on November 25, 1997 and shortly thereafter moved to Tunk Valley to live his dream. Scott loved the valley, mountains and wildlife and always felt that he had finally found home. He was a loving and good daddy to his cherished young girls and he provided a wonderful home and life for his family. Scott was also a very proud grandpa to little Saga Nordmark and Grace Fuhrman. Scott will be remembered most by those he loved as a warm, loving person who always “hit the nail on the head” and never beat around the bush. He always had the ability to make people laugh and appreciated all that life had to offer. He could always make something out of nothing and often said he was the “richest man on earth” because he loved his life so much. He enjoyed playing poker, spending time with his family and hunting. He was especially proud of his Boone and Crockett buck taken in 2005.
Our loss has left a deep hole in our hearts and we will ensure that Scott continues to live his dreams through his family, friends and all those he loved. He touched the lives of many, in many ways.
Scott is survived by his wife, Heather Fuhrman; children, little Sage Fuhrman, young Halla Fuhrman, Daniel Fuhrman, Kate Nordmark and Jim Fuhrman; grandchildren, Saga Nordmark and Grace Fuhrman; brothers, Mark Fuhrman and Lance Fuhrman; mother, Billie Fuhrman and father, Ralph Fuhrman. Scott will also be thoroughly missed by special friends, Bill, Louie, Travis and Dave. Annual hunting camp was always a special time for Scott and his friends.
There was a graveside service held at the Tunk Valley Cemetery
on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 1 p.m. A potluck luncheon followed the service at the Tunk Valley Grange Hall. Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.
Dennis Key
East Wenatchee
Dennis Key, 69 years old, of East Wenatchee, Wash. passed away peacefully at home, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends. Dennis was born in 1939 to Lucille and Marlon (Slim) Key in Bare Oil, Wyoming.
The family then re-located to Malott, Wash. where Slim worked on the Wells Dam and ran his orchard. Dennis attended grade school at Malott and graduated from Okanogan High School in 1957 (go Bulldogs!!). He briefly attended Wenatchee Valley College then transferred to the University of Washington to achieve a bachelors' degree in Business Administration. In 1984, he completed the masters' program at Central Washington University for Organizational Development. Dennis married Patricia Barnes in 1960 and they had three children. In the early 60's Dennis worked for the Forest Service in Bellingham, Darrington, and Baker Oregon. The family then laid their permanent roots in East Wenatchee in 1968 where Dennis ran his orchard and worked for Deaconess then Central Washington Hospital. He retired five years ago after providing 35 years of dedicated service. He often referred to his co-workers as his second family. Dennis enjoyed volunteering in his community and was a Rotarian.
His passions in life were skiing, golfing, fishing, working in his orchard and most of all spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Key; two daughters, Shelly Key of Leavenworth Wash., Carrie, and her husband, Reed Prater of Seabeck, Wash., and one son, Sam Key of East Wenatchee, Wash. He is also survived by his two sisters, Sharon Purcell of Whidbey Island, Wash., and Mary Lou and her husband, Dwain Denton of Malott, Wash. He has five grandchildren, children of Shelly Key: Brie Darlington, and Cassidy Darlington; children of Carrie and Reed Prater: Afton Prater, and Logan Prater; and Mia Key, child of Sam Key. Dennis is also survived by special friends, Jan and Paul Seale, Len Pugsley, Bob and Colleen Derry, Jack Powers, Sibhan Fryhover, the Human Resource staff at CWH and all employees who brought meals for a year. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis will always be remembered for his nature to provide unselfish love and giving to others. He now lives forever in our memories and our hearts!!!!!!!
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at noon at the Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel, 2547 Elmay, Okanogan, Wash. with the Reverend Marilyn Wilder, officiating. Interment will follow at the Okanogan City Cemetery. A potluck luncheon will follow at the Okanogan Grange Hall.
Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville/Tonasket/Republic was in care of arrangements.
Steve Alan Gardner
Omak
Steve Alan Gardner, 57, passed away on December 14, 2008 at his home in Omak. Steve was born in Seattle, Wash., on December 10, 1951, moving with his family to Winthrop in 1956.
Steve attended school in Winthrop, playing football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 1970.
He married Nancy Davis on August 25, 1973 in Okanogan.
Steve worked for various logging companies, owned and operated Steve's Texaco in Okanogan, and started Gardner Trucking, later partnering with Whitley Fuel.
Steve belonged to the Okanogan Eagles, Omak Elks, Cattlemen's Assoc. and the Methow Valley Horsemen.
Steve was preceded in death by his father, Alan Gardner; and his brother, Scott. He is survived by his wife, Nancy of Omak; daughter, Shyla of Omak; son, Shad (and Bree) along with grandsons, Carson and Drew of Sacramento, Calif.; his mother, Bonnie Gardner (and Larry) of Winthrop; three brothers, Duane (and Kathy) of Tonasket, Dennis (and Susie) of Winthrop, and Rod of Twisp; and two sisters, Janet (and Jim) Bretz of Tonasket, and Lynn (and Rick) Northcott of Winthrop. He is also survived by mother-in-law, Juanita Davis; and sister-in-law, Terri Robbins, both of Omak. Steve also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A brief graveside service will be held at the Riverside Cemetery on Saturday, December 20, 2008 at 11 a.m., followed by a memorial gathering at the Okanogan Eagles. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choice.
Prechts-Harrison-Nearents Chapel of Okanogan is in charge of arrangements.
John DeLange
John DeLange, 25, died Sept. 2, 2008, in Everett.
He was born July 29, 1983, to Christine Mix in Everett. He moved to Okanogan County, where he attended school.
Survivors include his mother, Christine Mix, Omak; brothers Neal Mix and David Owen; sister Tabitha Mix; grandfather, Neal; several nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Doris Thorp
Doris (Poechmann) Thorp, 90, a 60-year resident of Okanogan, died Dec. 10, 2008.
Survivors include sons and daughter-in-law Ed and Kathie Poechmann of Okanogan and Bob Poechmann of Fairbanks, Alaska; a sister, Helen Seale of Apple Valley, Calif., and several grand- and great-grandchildren.
A private family service was held.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home, Omak, was in charge of arrangements.
Marna Vicki Storhoff
Marna Vicki Storhoff, 65, Riverside, died Dec. 6, 2008, at her home.
She was born Jan. 16, 1943, in Seattle, lived in Poulsbo for 40 years and moved to her dream home in Riverside four years ago.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Donald, Riverside; sisters Jamie Jones of Puyallup and Ann Rodermund of Seattle, and many nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no services.
Precht-Harrison Nearents Chapel and Okanogan County Crematory, both Okanogan, are in charge of arrangements.
Edward Paul Jeffko
Edward Paul Jeffko, Seattle, died Dec. 8, 2008, at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle.
He was born April 2, 1960, in Goldsboro, N.C., and lived in Seattle for 25 years.
Survivors include a son, Cole Edward Jeffko; his father, Edward T. Jeffko, Tonasket; his mother, Barbara Jeffkof Seattle; brothers Paul J. of Seattle and James J. of Sequim; a sister, Christine Green of West Seattle, and nephews Joseph Jeffko and Christopher Jeffko of Sequim and Daniel Green of Seattle.
Precht-Harrison Nearents Chapel and Okanogan County Crematory, both Okanogan, are in charge of arrangements.
Christina M. Mackey
Christina M. Mackey, 62, Brewster, died Dec. 8, 2008.
She had been a homemaker.
Survivors include her husband, Guy Mackey of Brewster; daughters Rachel Newsome of California and Selia Conway of Denver, Colo., and brothers Sam Arellano, Wayne Lievsay and Beryl Lievsay, all of Redding, Calif.
A private family service was Dec. 12.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home, Brewster, was in charge of arrangements.
Grace Haldeman Solem Reed
Omak
102 years old
Grace Haldeman Solem Reed passed away on December 14, 2008 at Park Place Adult Family Home in Omak, Wash. Grace was attended by the caring staff of Park Place as well as her family.
Grace was born to Annie and Delbert Haldeman in Walker, Minn., on July 19, 1906. The family moved to Saskatchewan, Canada in her early years where her father ran a livery stable and stage line. They moved back to Walker, Minn. where her father built the family home. They raised chickens and a very productive garden to feed the growing family. Grace had eight siblings, Irene, Earl, Dorothy, Jerry, Florence, Kathy, Edith and Jeanne, all of whom preceded her in death.
Grace moved to Minneapolis with Irene and attended business school. After completing her schooling, Grace worked as a stenographer for a lawyer in Walker. Later she moved to Duluth, Minn. to work in the office of a department store. There she met Alvin Solem and they were married in July of 1929. They moved to California and later to Lake Stevens, Wash. The couple had three children, Charles, Geri and Sally. Grace was content to be a homemaker and raise the children. Alvin passed away in 1973.
After Alvin’s death, Grace moved to Couer d’ Alene, Idaho, a place she always loved to visit. There she met Wallace Reed and they were married. They were married 11 years and after he passed away she moved back to Washington State.
Grace was preceded in death by her two husbands; eight siblings; and her son, Charles. She is survived by her two daughters, Geri (Steve) Bartleson of Omak, Wash. and Sally (Dave) Strom of Canyon City, Colo.; two grandsons, Jim and Bill Bartleson; and two great-grandsons, Blaize and Gage Bartleson.
At Grace’s request, there will be no services.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home was in care of arrangements.
Betty J. Nachtrab Breshears
Longtime Omak resident
Betty J. Nachtrab Breshears, 91, passed away at a local hospital of natural causes on the 25th of December, 2008. Betty came into this world on January 13, 1917 in the small Ohio town of Maumee. At the young age of sixteen months, she and her family made the long journey west. Little Betty learned to walk by going up and down the aisle on the train ride.
Betty spent her entire life in Omak, Wash. where she and her siblings grew up on the banks of the Omak River. Betty loved to swim and also liked to ride brother, Bob's motorcycle whenever she could wrestle it away from him. She gladly admitted to being a bit of a tomboy and loving it.
Betty was educated and graduated from Omak schools, graduating from Omak High School in 1935. While studying business, she earned a Certificate of Accounting diploma.
In 1936, Betty met, fell in love and married Frank Denk. The couple had two sons, Don and Gene. They lived on a farm, where Frank raised wheat and horses. The family enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting.
Betty was a long-time employee of Jack Fisher's Grocery Store in Omak and through the apple harvest season, Betty enjoyed working in the packing sheds. During the War, Betty worked at Biles-Coleman Lumber.
In 1965, Betty met Bert Stockdill and they were life partners for thirty years until Bert's death. Bert and Betty retired in 1979 from Biles-Coleman receiving recognition for their many years of dedicated service to the company. After retirement, they did frequent traveling including the west and several trips to Alaska. Bert loved to fish for salmon and Betty canned them.
In 1992, Bert and Betty moved into Horizon Estates Retirement Community where they enjoyed activities, especially card playing and pool. Bert passed away in 1995. In July of 2008, Bert's son, John, brought Betty to Caldwell, Idaho to be close to his family.
Betty is survived by her son, Don Denk; five stepchildren, John, Larry, Bert Jr., Judy and Patty; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Washington and the Boise, Idaho area.
Betty was preceded in death by her son, Gene; her first husband, Frank Denk; her life partner, Bert Stockdill; her parents, Frank and Norma Nachtrab; brothers, Norris, Nachie and Robert; and sisters, Rena, Helen and Beryl.
Memorials may be given to the American Legion, Omak, WA Post 56, 412 Omak River Rd, Omak, WA 98841.
The family would like to thank the staff and Family Home Health and Hospice for their kind and loving care.
Graveside services for Betty will be held in the spring of 2009. An announcement will be in the Omak Chronicle at that time. Cremation was under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. (208) 459-3629.
