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Ronald Edward King
In loving memory of my husband, a father, a brother, and a grandfather, Ronald Edward King, 71, passed away the morning of Oct. 6, 2012. All of the family members would like to thank the people of Amedisys Hospice Care, Roy’s Pharmacy, and North Valley Family Medical of Tonasket for the special care they gave him.
Ronald was born Feb. 5, 1941 in Stanwood, Wash., to Eldon and Margaret (Cooper) King. He and his wife, Sharon, moved to Tonasket, Wash. in 2009. Ronald spent much of his time as a gravel truck driver for Riverside Sand & Gravel.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon King, of Tonasket; daughter, Debbie Weiss of Goldbar, Wash.; sons, Shane King of Goldbar, Wash., R.D. King of Tonasket, and Shawn Knutsen of Snohomish, Wash.; sisters, Gladys Selmar of Snohomish, Wash., Sharon Lane of Lake Stevens, Wash., and Linda Nicholas of Everett, Wash.; brothers, Gene King and Richard King, both of Tonasket; and his granddaughters, Stephanie Weiss, of Goldbar, Wash. and Karlie King of Lynnwood, Wash.
A celebration of life will be held in the future.
Ruth Fudge
Ruth Fudge went home to be with the Lord, joining her husband, Andrew R. Fudge Sr., her oldest son Donald Morgan Fudge and granddaughter Kristi K. Wheeler in the early morning of Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012.
She was born Sept. 13, 1920.
She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Rett and John Baumann of Springfield, Ore., Myrna and Denis Brown of Wilmington, N.C. She also is survived by her son and his wife, Martin and Thelma Fudge of Okanogan, Wash.; and daughter-in-law, Linda Fudge.
She has been blessed with 13 grandchildren and their spouses: Teri and Robert Smallwood, Tami and Tom Chestnut, Toni and Dana Wilson, Brian and Cindy Fudge, Mike and Andrea Fudge, Cindy and Jason Luurs, Andrew and Lisa Fudge, Kurt and Jennifer Fudge, Rebekah and Daryl Pfitzer, Dana and Terry Ramsey, Michael Lee and husband, Brian McCarthy, and Talitha Lee.
She also is survived by numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Grandma loved to spend time with her family, and hosting meals in her home.
As an active member of Riverside Lighthouse Chapel Assembly of God, she fed many workmen as the church building project commenced. She also spent many years as the church organist.
Grandma’s love for family, hostessing and music were only to be exceeded by her love for the Lord. Her greatest hope is to greet her family as they come into the presence of the Lord. WE MISS YOU, GRANDMA!
Going home services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Riverside Lighthouse Chapel, 102 Tower St., Riverside, Wash. 98849.
A graveside service will immediately follow at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery
on the Conconully Hwy., Okanogan, Wash.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert B. “Bob” Little Sr.
Robert B. “Bob” Little passed away Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at Central Washington Hospital with his family at his side. Bob was born March 29, 1939 to Idalene and Bryant Little. He was a life-long resident of Okanogan County.
He was a member of the Washington State Army National Guard and the local Eagles and Elks.
He worked for The Craftsman in Wenatchee until 1983 when he went into business for himself as R.B. Little and Company, selling printing and office supplies. Bob never completely retired as he loved his work but was forced to cut back due to health issues.
Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved camping and fast cars and most of all, his family.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 52 years, Janice. They had three children, Rob (Simone) Little of Spokane, Darla (Larry)?Schreckengast, and Kelly (Tonya) Little, both of Okanogan; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; step-mother, Mildred Little of Vancouver, Wash.; sister, Carolyn Robinson, Bridgeport; brothers, Ken and Jeff (Bonnie) Little, both of Omak; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Idalene; his father, Bryant; grandmother, Belle Townsend; and grandfather, Frank Townsend.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 327 Rose St., Okanogan, with Pastor Paul Sheley officiating. A potluck will follow the services.
A viewing will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel on?Elmway.
Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer foundation of your choice.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lester Schertenleib
Robert Lester Schertenleib passed away October 18, 2012.
Les was born Sept. 2, 1921 in Wauconda, Wash., to Robert Schertenleib and Lillian Thomason-Schertenleib.
He was raised in Wauconda, where he attended school until the sixth-grade.
He then quit school to help run the family farm. He married Edna G. Rounds Dec. 18, 1942.
After they married, he and Edna farmed and ranched at Wauconda. Several years later, he went to work in the timber industry while continuing to farm and ranch.
Les was also a well-known and respected road builder. He built many of the roads in the forests of Okanogan and Ferry counties.
Les enjoyed fishing and camping with his children and grandchildren.
He was a self-taught musician who loved to sing. He played the harmonica, guitar, piano, banjo, violin, and accordion.
He favored “old time" songs and desired for these traditions to be passed down through the generations. Les was part of the generation who originally settled this area of our state. He possessed many experiences and stories that will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
Les was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Les is survived by his wife of 69 years, Edna; son, Marv (Karin) Schertenleib of Omak; great-grandsons, Brandon and Blaine Braunschweig; son, Mel (Patty) Schertenleib of Tonasket; grandson, Kasey (Samantha) Schertenleib of Pullman; great-grandchildren, Joyce and Daniel; grandson, Kory (Stephanie) Schertenleib of Tonasket; great-grandchildren Tyson and Kara; daughter, Marcia (Steve) Henneman of Wauconda; grandson, Chad (Jamie) Henneman of Vanhorn, Texas; great-grandson, Beau; granddaughter, Lesli (Jeff) Koplin of Tonasket; great-granddaughters, Madison and Sydney; sisters, Thelma Weber and Ruby Faught; and brother, Cal Schertenleib.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers, Stanton and Walter Schertenleib; sister, Therese Snyder; and one granddaughter, Stephanie Schertenleib-Braunschweig.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. in Wauconda Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012.
A dinner/fellowship will follow at Wauconda Community Hall.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in honor of Les can be made to the Wauconda Cemetery, 3 Summer Rd, Tonasket, Wash. 98855 or the Wauconda Community Hall, P.O. Box 4, Wauconda, Wash. 98859.
Lester Benjamin Stevens
Lester Benjamin Stevens, 93, was born Aug. 7, 1919, and passed away at home Sept. 27, 2012.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. He is survived by one brother, Clarence Stevens of Palisades, Wash.; son, Larry Stevens of Omak; and daughters, Jan Cottier of Spokane, Wash., and Marjorie Tverberg of Omak, Wash. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Les was married to Pauline Ivey in 1938. He started repairing radiators on Elmway in 1948. He changed the name to Twin City Motors in 1950 and took on selling Studebaker and later a Jeep dealership. He was a member of the Omak Elks and Boots & Saddle club. He was an avid bowler and sponsored many teams. He was also a member of the Omak Boat Club and had a cabin at Omak Lake where he spent many years fishing and entertaining family and friends. Les spent his time playing pinochle with family and friends regularly till his last days.
A special thank you to Dean McIntosh, his private caregiver, Home Health, other caregivers, and Hospice.
A graveside service will be performed by Pastor Mick Green of Cornerstone at 11 a.m., on Oct. 26, 2012, followed by a luncheon at the church.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.legacymemorial.info.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted with caring for the family.
Mark Allan Carlton
OMAK — Mark Allan Carlton, 59, died Oct. 9, 2012.
A private memorial service will be held at a future date. Information is available from Gary Carlton, 509 –207-0229 or carlton4@integrity.com.
Arrangements were by Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel and the Okanogan County Crematory, both Okanogan.
Arthur ‘Art’ R. Hougardy
BELFAIR – Tonasket native Arthur “Art” R. Hougardy, Belfair, 64, died Oct. 8, 2012, at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton.
Arrangements are being made by the family.
Ralph Fredrick McGowan
BREWSTER – Ralph Fredrick McGowan, 60, died Oct. 21, 2012.
Arrangements were by Legacy Memorial Funeral Home, Omak.
M. Lorraine Meyer
M. Lorraine Meyer, 84, of Post Falls, Idaho, went home to her Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2012.
Born to John and Helen Weaser, June 28, 1928 in Molson, Wash., she spent most of her childhood growing up in Oroville, Wash.
On June 27, 1948 she married Grant Rainsberry. Together they had four children and were active in the life of the Oroville community as members of Oroville First Baptist Church, the American Legion and IOOF lodges.
Her life was all about loving—loving first her Savior, then her family, and numerous friends. She kept those she loved close to her heart and was diligent about staying in touch with everyone she met along the way.
She was married to Paul Anderson for a short while after the passing of Grant. Following Paul’s death, she married John Meyer of Spokane, Wash. Together they lived a fulfilling life of retirement—traveling for many years to Arizona for the winter months and living in the Coeur d’Alene area the rest of the year. They made their final move in 2010 to the Garden Plaza Retirement Center, where they were active residents. Married for 28 years, John and Lorraine found great joy in connecting with friends and family, participating in social events, and being involved in the life of their church, Emmanuel Baptist of Coeur d’Alene.
Lorraine found immense blessings in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her husband, John Meyer of Post Falls, Idaho; her sons, John (Nancy) of Ellensburg and Nick of Spokane; her daughters, Peggy (Frank Jones) of Clarkston and Deanna (Verle Rowton) of Molson; stepson, Steve (Judy) of Kansas City, Missouri and stepdaughter, Donna (Harold Kellums) of Spokane; grandchildren, Sonjia, Carrie, Caitilin, Laura, Michelle, Scott, Brian, Andy, Lisa, Jake, and Luke; step-grandchildren, Nathan, Rochelle, and Nicholas; brother, Eugene (Ida) Weaser of Kellogg, Idaho; sister, Jeannie Lindsey of Republic, Wash.; sister-in-law, Donna (Virgil Forney) of Yakima, Wash.; brother-in law, Wallace Rainsberry of Roseburg, Oregon; 14 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by Grant, Paul, her parents and six brothers.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, at Oroville Free Methodist Church in Oroville, with internment to follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Oroville.
Kim Stewart
Kim Stewart, 56, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2012 at Mid-Valley Hospital in Omak.
Kim was born on April 15, 1956 in Provo, Utah.
He attended Brigham Young University on a four year football scholarship and then graduated from the University of Washington Dental School. Kim retired this July after 25 years of service as a dentist at Indian Health Service, Omak Clinic.
Kim’s kindness, intelligence, loyalty, goodness, sense of humor, and integrity enriched the lives of all who knew him.
He loved his family, traveling, reading, and spending time outdoors playing sports and enjoying nature.
Kim is survived by his two children, Carly and Matthew Stewart; his long-time love, Betty Brown; his parents, Keith and Nancy Stewart; his brothers, Brent and Jon Stewart; and his sister, Jan Schindler.
An informal open house will be held at the Stewart residence on Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, from 4-7pm to celebrate Kim’s life.
Wilma Ann Carper
Wilma Ann Carper, 82, Oroville, died on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 at her home in Oroville. She was born in Midway, (Paris) Ark., April 21, 1930 to parents, OM and Bess Miller.
On Aug. 26, 1949, Ann married the love of her life, Cyril Carper. In March of 1955 they moved to Oroville. Ann was a homemaker and also worked at the Valley Dairy, A & W Drive-in and the Valley Evaporating Plant where she worked until its closing. Following retirement, Ann spent her time enjoying her three granddaughters.
Ann loved her family and her favorite times were when she was able to spend time with her family camping. She also enjoyed her flower garden and visiting with friends and relatives.
She is survived by her two sons, Gaius (Kim) Carper and Gayle (Lisa) Carper, all of Oroville; and three granddaughters, Kasha, Calvana and Serena.
She was preceded in death by her parents, OM and Bess Miller; her husband of 54 years, Cyril Carper; her sister, Gay Brazle; and her brother, OG Miller.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at the Free Methodist Church in Oroville with Pastor Rod Brown, officiating.
Interment will follow at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Oroville Volunteer Fire Department.
Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville/Tonasket is in care of arrangements.
Fred Anthony
Fred Anthony, 84, passed away quietly and peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at home on his beloved Okanogan River property, which he had loved and where he had lived for 40 years.
Fred was born in Spokane (Hillyard), Wash., July 25, 1928, at his grandmother’s house. He was the fifth child of 10 born to James Fredrick Anthony and Jamima Ann Hodgen. Fred was a happy addition to the family and was readily accepted by his older brother and sisters.
Fred’s early days were spent on the “old homestead” in Kartar, Wash., riding horses, working in the garden, and sometimes just being a nuisance. He was the one who always livened up the party. Fred truly loved Kartar and in his later years could be heard bragging he was “raised in Kartar.” And the way Fred felt about it, there was no place better in the world than Kartar Valley.
Early on, the family moved to Nespelem so older kids could attend school.
Fred attended elementary, junior high and high school in Nespelem, where he graduated in 1947.
The following September, finding that he had nothing to do, Fred walked into Nespelem School on the first day of September and started another year of high school. His brother George, called it “Fred’s post-graduate year of high school.” He was on the football and basketball teams, plus took part in the plays and dramas during his high school years. As could be imagined, he was the “star.”
In 1948, he joined the U.S. Army and served almost four years, making several voyages to Turkey in ships loaded with horses and mules for the Turkish army. Fred was one of 1,500 troops who were provided only a rain coat and sun glasses on the sands of the island of the atoll Enewetok during the testing of two atom bombs.
After four years in the service, Fred returned to the Coulee Dam area, where he worked in the timber industry as well as a farmhand on the Roy Kunz Ranch and the Raymond Green Ranch.
Those jobs generated a lifestyle and friendships for life, and the Greens became family to him. Fred was driving a school bus in Nespelem when Julie arrived in 1971 to be a kindergarten teacher. At age 46, after living what many people would call a full life already, Fred married Julie on Aug. 3, 1974.
Two years later, son, Fredrick Scott, was born and Ryan Craig followed a year-and-a-half later. Fred became a “Mr. Mom” long before it was fashionable. During those years, Fred and his two blond-haired boys milked cows, fed calves, chased chickens, went to the Livestock Market and swam the Okanogan River as Fred taught them life lessons and passed on to them his love of land and animals.
In fact, he was such a “master teacher” both boys stayed out of school for an extra year to learn all that Fred had to teach them.
After they finally started school, Fred became a bus driver for Omak School District. He loved his bus No. 13, the kids he hauled to and from school each day, the friendships he formed in the bus garage, school district and with families of his “riders.”
He was named “Bus Driver of the Year” in about 1986. He retired after having a heart attack in 1990. He spent the remaining years on his beloved property hobby farming, raising pheasants and exotic birds, and enjoying his family.
Fred is survived by his wife, Julie; his two sons, Scott of Omak and Ryan ( Carrie) of Ritzville; beloved 9-year-old grandson, Brett Ryan Anthony; and step-grandsons, Dylan Stanley and Caleb Stanley also of Ritzville. He is also survived by his remaining brother, George (Joan) of Ramah, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jamima Anthony; and his siblings, Albert, Loren, Eleanor Graves, Myrtle Rinker, Marjorie, Lila Eunice Johansen, William, and Jay.
Check Legacy Memorial website for service information; at office@legacymemorial@info.com or call 509-826-5232.
Legacy Memorial Funeral Home has been entrusted arrangements.
Carol Marie Weisner Chapman
Feb. 2, 1942 ~ Nov. 8, 2012
Carol Chapman passed away in the early morning of Nov. 8, 2012 at the Three Rivers Hospital in Brewster.
Carol was born in Richmond, Calif. on Feb. 2, 1942 to Richard and Shirley Bingham.
Her father followed construction and Carol grew up and attended school in Manson, Malott and Omak.In 1975 she married George Chapman and became a 39 year resident of Brewster.
During this period, Carol worked as a fruit packer, clothing store clerk, but driving the bus for the Senior Citizens was her favorite.
During her life, Carol was faced with numerous serious medical issues. She amazed her family and friends with her ability to face and surmount these problems while keeping a cheerful attitude.
She will be sorely missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of being her friend.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Weisner. Survivors include her husband, George; mother, Shirley Bingham, of Kent; sister, Christi Graham, of Redmond; daughter, Julie Davidson (Steve); son, John Simmons (Suzanne) of Brewster; step-daughter, Valerie Chapman Burgett (Rich) of Brewster; and step-son, Michael Chapman (Kelly) of Pelican, Alaska; grandchildren, Chet and Taylor Smith, Brewster; Cassie Simmons, of Arkansas; Chase, Alexandria, Claire and Blake Burgett, of Brewster; Michelle Chapman of Omak; and Dorthy Chapman, Pelican, Alaska.
Carol requested that no services be held.
Lyle Duane (Laddie) Hirst
After a two-year, courageous battle with cancer, Lyle Duane “Laddie” Hirst, 68, passed away at his home in Manson, Wash., on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, surrounded by family.
He was born Oct. 6, 1944, in Coulee City, Wash., to George and Neva (Forney) Hirst.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra; sons, Duane Hirst, Robert Perry (Kim), and Shawn Perry (Teresa); step-daughters, Michelle Paganucci (Robert Hopkins), and Nicole Paganucci; grandchildren, Kristoffer (Meghan) Perry, Josh Perry, Brooke Hirst, Jacob Perry and Brenden Perry; sisters, Georgia Nelson and Pat (Willis) McKinney; and brother, Leroy (Roseanne) Hirst.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He worked as a superintendent for Tri-State Construction, Inc. of Bellevue, Wash. for 34 years until his retirement in February 2010.
Lyle had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. He always made you smile.
He will be missed, but never forgotten.
Family, friends and others whose lives Lyle touched are invited to his memorial to reminisce, grieve, support each other and, of course, chat at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, at Manson Grange Hall, 157 Wapato Way, Manson, Wash. 98831.
John Lingle
John Lingle , 83, of Omak, Wash. passed away at his home on Epley Rd., Nov. 18, 2012. He was born at the family home on Epley Rd. on Aug. 10, 1929, to Ethel (Robbins) and John A. Lingle.
He graduated from Omak High School in 1947 and attended WSU on a ROTC program. After graduation from college he entered the Army as an officer and served in Korea. When he came home after his military service he ran the family orchard and was an orchard field man throughout the valley.
He married Drucilla Brennan in Aug. of 1958 and they made their home on Epley Rd. They adopted two daughters, Mary Kristen and Mary Allison. John belonged to the Elks Club and was on the board of directors of MAGI Inc. and the Okanogan Irrigation District.
John enjoyed hunting and would pack in on horseback to the high country in the Blue Mountains and the Pasayten Wilderness. He loved working in the family orchard that his father started and did so all his life. John had a special friend, Helen Christenson of Wenachee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Dorothy Schafer and Marcella Lingle. He is survived by his two daughters, Kristen Lingle of Malott, and Allison (Mike) Lovaas of Omak; four grandchildren, Shannon McDonald of Pittsburgh, Pa., Kane Pennington, Omak, Lyric Stidman, Omak and Brennan Palmer, Cheney, Wash.; and one great-grandchild, Destyne Brantner, Omak.
There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 26t, 2012 at Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel, 2547 Elmway, Okanogan Wash. A dinner will follow at the Eagles in Okanogan.
