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Ruby Daisy Dussell
Ruby Daisy Deon Dussell of Okanogan, Wash., passed away at Deaconess Medical Center, in Spokane, Wash., Nov. 7, 2012.
Ruby was born May 31, 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. Bradford in Delight, Ark. She was raised in Arkansas, then moved to Okanogan, where she spent most of her life. Ruby worked at Schalow’s grocery store and hardware for many years.
One of Ruby’s greatest hobbies was reading. She was a member of Mender’s, and volunteered at the local polling centers in Okanogon during elections.
Ruby was a long-time resident of Okanogan and will be missed by all of the people who touched her life. She recently moved to Omak, where she lived in a senior apartment complex.
Ruby is survived by two sisters, Cynthia Keheley of Hotsprings, Ark. and Evelyn Hogue of Merlin, Ark.; daughter-in-law, Patsy Butler; step-son, Donald (Dusty) Dussell Jr., of Hawaii; and step-daughter, Marlene Deon, of Oregon.
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Otis Bradford, of Hotsprings, Ark; husband, Donald Dussell Sr.; sons, Mike Butler of Bremerton, Wash. and Gary Butler of Yuma, Ariz.
Precht-Harrison Nearents Chapel of Okanogan handled the arrangements. Per Ruby’s request there will be no service.
Memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Society.
Michelle ‘Mickie’ Louise Cohen
Michelle Louise Cohen (Mickie), 52, joined her ancestors at her home in Omak, Wash., Nov. 12, 2012. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
Mickie was born to William (Bill) Cohen and Leona Tonasket on March 7, 1960 in Salem, Oreg. She attended elementary school in Oregon until she was transferred to St. Mary’s Mission when she was in the seventh grade. Mickie was in the first class to graduate from Paschal Sherman Indian School. She graduated from Omak High School in 1978. Mickie received two AA degrees from Spokane Community College, one in 1980 (Auto Body Repair) and another in 1981 (Auto Parts Merchandising).
Mickie was employed by Paschal Sherman Indian School as a classroom aide and resident program counselor. For twenty-seven years, she was P.S.I.S. bus driver for the pre-school program.
Mickie married, had three daughters and adopted a son. She supported her children’s athletic endeavors as a fast pitch, volleyball, soccer, football, and basketball “mom.”
Mickie loved to travel, to experience new things, to learn about and experience different cultures and life styles. She embroidered and beaded.
Mickie was diagnosed with cancer in 2010. She was a brave and courageous warrior against the disease that took her life.
Mickie was an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribe. She was baptized into the Catholic Church (St. Mary’s Mission). She practiced traditional Indian beliefs.
Mickie was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Leona Tonasket Rubi; her daughters, Archelle L. Ramos, Glenda K. Ramos, and Shirlee R. Ramos; her son, Byron Sam (Heidi Sam); her sisters, Glenda Baez (Joel Baez) and Shirley Charley (Dale Charley) all of Omak; brother, Tommy Barth of Spokane; her “other mom” Cherrie Druffel of Tacoma; and sisters, Myrna Abrahamson, Punky St. Paul and Gloria Adolph of Omak, and Virginia Lezard of Coulee Dam; her nieces and nephews; great nieces and great nephew; and two grandsons. She loved her family and embraced her nieces and nephews as her own children.
Fr. Jake Morton SJ officiated at the family and community rosaries and the funeral mass held at the Omak Longhouse, followed by her burial
in the St. Mary’s Mission Cemetery on November 15, 2012.
Mark Allan Carlton
Mark Allan Carlton, 59, passed away in Omak, Wash., Oct. 9, 2012. He was born Aug. 27, 1953, to Lane and June Carlton of Okanogan, Wash. Mark graduated from Okanogan High School in 1971 and attended Washington State University for one year.
After working several summers as a forest fire lookout, first at Buck Mountain and then at Goat Peak, he took a position with the Washington State Department of Transportation as a heavy equipment operator, first in Okanogan County and later in Grays Harbor County.
Mark was an exceptional skier and a gifted saxophone player. He also enjoyed tinkering with automobiles and had an intuitive understanding of anything mechanical. Mark had a pleasant personality, was knowledgeable on a variety of subjects, and could be very entertaining. He loved people and enjoyed talking with everyone he met. He was also willing to share what little he possessed to help people in need. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Mark is survived by his brother, Gary Carlton (Maggie) of Republic, Wash.; sister, Patti Olson (Jerry) of Ariel, Wash.; and stepmother, Aileen Carlton of Omak, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lane and June Carlton.
A memorial service for family and close friends will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012, at the Omak Inn. Contact Gary Carlton at 509-207-0229 or carlton4@integrity.com for information.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel and the Okanogan Co. Crematory LLC are in care of the arrangements.
Morgan Littletree
TONASKET — Upholsterer and Korean War veteran Morgan Littletree, 76, died Oct. 23, 2012, at North Valley Hospital.
Memorial services are planned for a date to be determined.
William C. Mattocks
EAST WENATCHEE — World War II veteran and carpenter William C. Mattocks, 88, died Oct. 31, 2012.
A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at Bonaventure of East Wenatchee, 50 29th St. N.W.
Wanda May Smith
Wanda May Smith was born May 5, 1918, in Conconully, Wash., and she passed away on Nov. 9, 2012, at Mid-Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born to Homer and Della (Woodward) Bolin. Her early years were spent on Silver Hill at their family ranch, surrounded by many cousins and family. She rode horseback five miles each day to attend school in Conconully and later attended school at Riverside, Wash. She married Omar E. Smith on Oct. 18, 1935, and was blessed with two daughters.
During her marriage to Omar, they bought the Smith Family Ranch on Pine Creek and ran a cattle/sheep business, continuing a family legacy. Wanda was known for her wonderful ranch cooking skills, and no one ever left her home without feeling loved and nourished, including countless haying crews.
She loved to hunt and fish, bagging a nice bull elk and hundreds of grouse. She took pride in a large garden, canning everything in sight.
Wanda spent many years sorting fruit at local packing sheds.
Wanda was the beloved matriarch of five generations, providing constant financial, political, and educational advice. She placed a high value on education, financially helping all grandchildren obtain their educational goals by establishing a savings account for each.
Wanda was an avid fan of the Gonzaga basketball team and was a true blue conservative. Wanda crocheted an afghan for each family member and made many lovely quilts. She was known for her lively spirit, hard work, opinions, and exceptional love of family.
Omar preceded her in death in 2003; and she is survived by her brother, Ted Bolin; daughters, Myrna Hughes and Janice (Paul) Seale; grandchildren, Rita Jensen, Scott Hughes, Grant Hughes, Leslie Hogan, Stacey Jagla, Jason Jessup, Cole Jessup and Matt Jessup; 18 great-grandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren.
Wanda’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Apple Springs and Mid-Valley Hospital.
Memorial Services will be held at 1 p.m., at the Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel in Okanogan on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Graveside Service will follow at the Riverside Cemetery.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Nell Lukens
Nell Fancher Lukens of Walla Walla, Wash., passed away peacefully at Eagle Springs on Oct. 18, 2012. She was 84.
Nell was born in Tonasket, Wash. on Feb. 10, 1928, to Robert Fancher and Wanda McMillan Fancher.
Nell and her brothers and sister grew up on the Pilot Wheel Ranch, a large cattle ranch outside of Tonasket.
She graduated from Tonasket High School in 1945 and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash., where she was a cheerleader and a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. At Whitman, she met and married her first husband, David Stevens; they moved to Stillwater, Okla. where she received a bachelor of arts degree from Oklahoma State University.
After returning to Walla Walla, Nell worked for six physicians for several years as office manager and later became part-owner of Greg Jones Travel Agency. She also worked at Whitman College in Harper Joy Theater and in the Alumni Office.
In 1977, Nell married Eugene (Hank) Lukens of Seattle, Wash., who was then a faculty member of University of Washington’s dental school and a fellow native of the Okanogan Valley.
Nell was a member of the Walla Walla Country Club and several organizations in Walla Walla including Junior Club and the Book Club. She enjoyed golfing, cooking and entertaining. Her family and a wide circle of friends were the center of her life. She had the happy ability to make friends by being “just plain folks.”
Nell and Hank travelled extensively, including several cruises to all parts of the world. They also enjoyed their summer cabin on the Kettle River, near Curlew, Wash.
Nell was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Wanda Fancher; her brother, Bill Fancher; and her sister, Roberta Fancher Coon. She is survived by her husband, Hank Lukens of Walla Walla; brother, Jick (Helen) Fancher of Quincy; son, David (Susan) Stevens, and granddaughters, Molly and Emma of Napa, California; Mark Lukens of Bellevue, Kathy Lukens Williams (Ron) of Kirkland; and niece, Mary Coon (Mel Butler) of Mercer Island.
Per Nell’s request, there will be no memorial service. Contributions may be made to the Harper Joy Theater of Whitman College through Grosclose-Herring Funeral Home in Walla Walla.
Einar ‘Ike’ Glen Nelson
Einar ‘Ike’ Glen Nelson, 74, of Okanogan, Wash., passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash, Nov. 13, 2012 after a long battle with multiple meningiomas.
He was born on Sept. 8, 1938 in Anchorage, Alaska to Einar and Evalena (Thomas) Nelson. Ike’s family moved from Alaska to Washington State, before settling in northern California, where he graduated from Auburn High School in 1956.
In October of 1956, Ike started working for Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. In the summer of 1959 he laid cable from Truckee to Squaw Valley for the 1960 Winter Olympics. Throughout his 43 years with the telephone company he has worked for Pacific Telephone & Telegraph, Pacific Northwest Bell, U.S. West and Qwest.
In 1961, Ike was drafted into the U.S. Army, 1st Armored Division and served for two years. Upon his discharge, he returned to his previous position with the telephone company.
In 1967 he was transferred to Spokane, Wash., where he worked until 1976, when he transferred to Omak.
On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 25, 1982 he married Janet Timm at St. Mary’s Mission, Omak, Wash. They moved to the Timm Ranch on the Columbia River, where he quickly became part of the Timm family, and later fulfilled his dream of building their log “cabin.” He spent many happy hours enjoying the river, and teaching his children and many nieces and nephews to water-ski. In the winter months, he also taught many of them how to snow ski. Ike continued to work for the telephone company until his retirement in 2002, and served on the board of Nespelem Valley Electric from 1995 up until his death. He spent the last four years making a parts run to Ephrata for Randy’s Towing with his dog, Lucky, riding shotgun.
Ike was a Golden Eagle member of the National Rifle Association and he spent countless hours volunteering at the Loup Loup ski hill as a member of the ski patrol and serving on the board. He also had many other interests including the Boy Scouts of America, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and the Mule Deer Foundation. His enthusiasm as a Cougar fan began when his children attended WSU, and he particularly enjoyed watching his nephew, Will Derting, play for the Cougar football team. Ike always enjoyed a good beer with good friends.
Ike is survived by his wife, Janet; his children, Erika Nelson of Lake Tahoe, Calif., Einar (Jodi) Nelson of Lake Tahoe, Nev., Katie Timm, and Asa Timm of Coulee City, Wash.; his grandchildren, Kjeleena, Isaiah, Cody, Kallie, Kaelin, and Kianna; his sister, Mary Carol Nelson of Leavenworth, Wash.; his niece, Svea (Chris) Grover of Hailey, Idaho; and his nephew, Stein (Lisa) Christopher of Bellingham, Wash. Ike is also survived by his extended Timm family which he has been part of for 30 years.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2012 at the Performing Arts Center, Omak.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Loup Loup Ski Education Foundation.
Please join the family following the service in the Recreation Room at the PAC and then at the Okanogan Eagles to share memories of Ike.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Colville Tribal Convalescent Center in Nespelem, Wash. and the Coulee Medical Center in Grand Coulee, Wash. for the excellent end of life care.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel and the Okanogan Co. Crematory, LLC are in care of the arrangements.
Stanley Clair Petersen
Stanley Clair Petersen died Nov. 18, 2012 at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.
He was born June 6, 1929, in the Omak Hospital, Omak, to George and Claire Petersen.
Stanley attended grade school in Omak and high school in Okanogan, where he graduated in 1947.
He married Phyllis Emily Root on Dec. 23, 1946.
Stanley was an oil distributor in the Okanogan Valley for more than 40 years.
He grew up working in his family’s apple orchards and later had his own. He loved his family and taking them fishing and camping to local lakes and the ocean beaches. He was a recreational pilot and enjoyed flying and hunting with friends. He was an avid fixer — and had a knack for making almost anything work. He enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and abroad, which included two trips to Denmark where he located relatives and explored his Danish roots. He was a devoted Christian who was as honest and positive as the day is long.
Stanley was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Okanogan Chamber of Commerce, and served for 40-plus years with the volunteer fire department.
He is survived by his sister, Helen Marcoz of Arizona; children, Shirley Klein of Wenatchee, Z Tony Petersen of Omak, Peg Hinshaw of McCleary, and Susan Bell, Marilou Baker, Patsy Rearden, and George Petersen, of Okanogan; 21 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Services will be held at 1 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church on Elmway in Okanogan. A dinner will follow. Father Thomson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Okanogan Volunteer Fire Department.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Jasper Joel Tonasket
After months of joyful anticipation, Baby Jack was born at 12:49 pm on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 in Deaconess Hospital in Spokane, Wash.
He struggled to breathe and was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. A congenital heart defect was discovered and further tests were ordered. On Monday, he was diagnosed with Trisomy 13.
On Tuesday family gathered to witness his baptism into the Catholic Church. The hormones supporting life were disconnected that afternoon. He spent the day surrounded with love and attention. After midnight his breathing changed and, held in his mother’s arms, he left to cross over to his grandmothers, grandfathers, uncles, and aunties awaiting him.
Funeral mass was held at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Mission on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012.
Baby Jack is survived by parents Randy and Alicia Tonasket; siblings, Shaylee and Ike Tonasket; maternal grandparents, Jack and Alice McKissen; dozens of aunties and uncles; and hundreds of cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, “Two Jump” Joe Tonasket and Mary Covington Tonasket Arnold.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to support children living in foster care.
More information about Trisomy 13 is accessible at www.trisomy.org
Carman John Hack Sr.
Carman John Hack Sr., 75, of Okanogan, Wash., died Nov. 18, 2012, at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee. Carman was born Aug. 18, 1937, to Robert and Olga Hack of Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada. After moving to the U.S. as a young boy, his family, including younger brother, Calvin, moved several more times; and Carman eventually graduated from Riverside High School near Spokane, Wash.
In Carman’s younger years, he served in the Air Force Reserves and was a member of the Spokane Motorcycle Club. His passion for motorcycle hill climbing earned him success at the national level during the late 1950s.
He married Peggy Fowler on November 17, 1962, in Spokane Wash.
Carman was involved in sales throughout his life. Selling farm machinery brought him to the Okanogan valley where he later owned several businesses, including: Hodgson Tractor Company, High Country Batteries, and All Points Realty. He was also involved in ranching for several years. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, and wildlife photography; and during his later years, he spent time watching football on TV, building jigsaw puzzles, and simply sitting outside with the dogs he loved so much. Carman also liked to say that he celebrated two birthdays in August, with the second being Aug. 15, 1996, when he received a heart transplant.
He is survived by his daughter, Teresa (Dan) Naylor and grandchildren, Tim, Elizabeth, and Mary Rose Naylor of Tonasket; daughter-in-law, Denise Hack and grandchildren, Bradley and Sydney Hack of Omak; and brother, Calvin (Carol) Hack and family of Hermiston Ore. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Carman “CJ” Hack Jr. on March 21, 2009.
The family wishes to thank the valley’s medical community, including Lifeline Ambulance, for many years of dedicated and compassionate care for Carman.
As per Carman’s wishes, there will be a private family service at a later date.
Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements.
Sonya Denise Saint
Sonya Denise Saint passed away on Nov. 23, 2012, in Brewster, Wash.
Sonya, the first child of Dee and Ruby Lucky, was born on Dec. 8, 1939, in Pampa, Texas. Her father, whom she always called “Daddy”, worked in electrical construction and had to move often during those years to follow the work. Sonya was followed by three siblings: Mick who was born in Texas, Sharon who was born in California, and Virginia who was born in Missouri. The Lucky children attended many schools until the family settled in Okanogan, Wash. in the early 1950s. Sonya graduated from Okanogan High School in 1957. Sonya treasured her family and childhood years.
Sonya married Jim Pritchard in 1957 and they had three children together: Tami, Mark, and Darla. Sonya spent the next 20 years raising her children and supporting their activities. She was always at the ready to make a meal, iron a shirt, fix unruly hair, or chauffer a child to the activity of the hour. She was fond of teasing her kids when they were older, “I hope you have a child that is just like you.”
In 1978 Sonya completed EMT training and joined the Brewster Ambulance Crew, where she was a member for 9 years. The EMT work motivated her to return to college where she completed coursework and obtained an LPN license in 1979. Sonya worked in nursing for the next 22 years, and along the way, went back to college one more time to complete an RN degree in 1992. She worked at the Brewster Hospital and as Dr. Cerpa’s nurse for those many years until she retired in 2001. Fortunate were the many she cared for over the years.
On May 2, 1981, Sonya married her best friend, Don Saint, at their home in Brewster. In their 31 happy years together, Don and Sonya enjoyed a full and active life with their combined family. They took many hunting and fishing trips together with friends and family, and loved to go camping. Don and Sonya enjoy poodles and have cared for many through the years, including Lizzy, now Don’s most faithful companion. They took pride in completing home improvement projects, large and small.
Always curious, Sonya recently joined the North Central Washington Prospector’s Club, hunting for coins and jewelry with her metal detector.
Sonya was most “home” when she was cooking for those she loved, and everyone was welcome at her table. She was quick to share her favorite recipes and make them for her family and friends. Sonya liked to read in quiet times, and was known to be an enthusiastic shopper. She collected keepsakes like old coins, hand-tooled belts, and pretty jackets. Sonya loved trips to Montana to pick huckleberries, and always enjoyed visiting new places. In 2010, she vacationed in Las Vegas with her sisters and her sister-in-law, Audry. They shared many laughs and made great memories.
Sonya was a life-long Christian and active in her church, Faith Baptist Church in Bridgeport. She was devoted to God, family and friends.
Sonya is survived by her husband, Don; all of her siblings and their spouses; her children, Tami Parker-Thomas (Cameron Thomas), Mark (Laurel) Pritchard, Darla Pritchard (Brian Burtenshaw), Nanette Saint, Donny (Michelle) Saint, and Daryl Saint; 12 grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Dee and Ruby Lucky; and by granddaughter, Holly Anne Parker.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at 2 p.m. The service will be located at Barnes Chapel, 510 W. Indian, Brewster, Wash. A reception will follow at the American Legion Hall. For those interested in making a donation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Ronald MacDonald House are suggested and would be most appreciated by the family.
Delores Genevieve (Picard Cook) Stalder
Delores Genevieve (Picard Cook) Stalder died Nov, 13, 2012, at Tonasket, Wash. She was 93 years old. She had been a resident of Tonasket for 53 years.
Delores was born Aug. 31, 1919, in Omak, Wash. to Stanley and Agnes (Potvin) Picard. It was there she attended school and welcomed four brothers and a sister into the family.
As a child, the family moved for three years to Tahola on the Quinault Reservation, where she acquired her love for the sounds and smell of the ocean. She made return trips to Tahola in 1987 and again in 2010. Upon returning to Omak, she worked as a young girl cleaning house and clinic for the doctor at the old agency in East Omak.
She met Donald “Glen” Cook at a neighbor’s home (that happened to be his uncle) and they were married in June of 1937. Two years later, minus one day, their first child was born, Stanley S. Cook. Two years later, he was joined by their first daughter, Glenda, and in 1951 another daughter, Loralie “Lori,” was added to the family.
Being raised and newly married during the Depression years, Delores could always “use it up and make do.” She was an excellent seamstress, making shirts, dresses, and coats for her entire family. She continued to sew for herself and family members, including several prom formals, and a couple wedding dresses, well into the 80’s. She loved any type of needlework and did them all. Her home was always adorned with doilies and embroidered scarves she had made.
After living in Loomis, Tonasket, Okanogan, Pateros, and Wenatchee, the family migrated to Seattle for employment for a period of years. Returning to Tonasket in 1959, they purchased Cook’s Cash Market and operated that and a small orchard until the 70’s.
In May of 1974, Delores married Bert Stalder. She worked as a cook’s helper at Romar’s restaurant and cooked for North Valley Hospital for 13 years, retiring at the age of 71.
Delores was a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, and a devoted Jehovah’s Witness. She loved to travel, and took several trips around the country with her sisters from the hall and her children. She loved family gatherings and was always ready to go. Her children and grandchildren were the light of her life, and she attended as many sporting events, rodeos and school concerts as she could manage. She enjoyed being the “matriarch” of the family, and kept close tabs on her siblings too.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert; an infant brother; her sister, Beverly Johnson; and her granddaughter, Linda Smith. She is survived by her son, Stan Cook of Malott; daughters, Glenda Smith of Tonasket and Lori Cook of Okanogan; stepdaughter, Birdie Nelson of Tonasket; and stepson, Monte Stalder of Omak; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; her brothers, Richard Picard of Spokane, Howard Picard of Brewster and Donald Picard of Omak; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Loved and adored by her entire family, Delores never had a bad word to say about anyone and will sincerely be missed by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at noon, at the Tonasket Eagles. A luncheon for family and friends is to follow. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to a charity of your choice.
Bergh Funeral Service of Tonasket is in care of arrangements.
Susan Elaine Wagner
Susan Elaine Wagner, 54, of Omak, Wash., blessed and graced us with her presence until Nov. 16, 2012. She was born in Augusta, Maine, on Sept. 12, 1958, to Alvin and June Wagner of Readfield, Maine.
She graduated from Winthrop High School, Winthrop, Maine, in 1976. After graduation she worked for Maine Organic Farmers, followed by several years as a travel agent at Welcome Aboard Travel Agency in Augusta, Maine.
In 1988, she graduated with highest distinction, obtaining a B.S. degree in mathematics from the University of Maine in Orono. She moved to Wisconsin in 1997 and graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, obtaining a B.S. degree in Pharmacology. While earning her degree, she worked for Women’s International Pharmacy.
Susan joined Indian Health Service (I. H. S.) as a civil servant in 1998 and transferred to Kayenta, Ariz.. Her work with I. H. S. brought her to Omak, Wash., where she assisted in opening a satellite pharmacy.
Succeeding I. H. S., Susan worked for Rite Aid, J &S Pharmacy, Ulrich’s in Omak and Twisp, as well as Gross Drug in Bridgeport, Wash. Susan was a licensed Pharmacist Preceptor and was actively training a pharmacist technician.
Susan is survived by her significant other, Jennifer Haugen of Omak, Wash.; her parents, Alvin and June Wagner of Readfield, Maine; two brothers and sister-in-laws, Alan and Lorraine Hall-Wagner of Readfield, Maine; and Stuart and Wendy Wagner of Mt. Vernon, Maine. She is also survived by her aunts and uncles: Norma Panek, Thelma Shaw, and Helen Chamberlain, Rex and Gayle Barkwell, Douglas and Ginny Wagner; her niece, Kailee; nephew, Collin; and numerous cousins; and a multitude of friends.
Susan had a Celebration of Life on Aug. 25, 2012. She requested her body be donated to medical research. Her ashes will be spread in accordance to her wishes and a formal ceremony will be held by her family in Maine.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Omak Food Bank or a charity of your choice. Money orders or checks can be made to Omak Food Bank and sent to P.O. Box 4337, Omak, WA, 98841.
Memories, stories, loving thoughts and words from your heart may be sent to: Alvin and June Wagner: 414 North Rd., Readfield, Maine, 04355; or Jennifer Haugen: P.O. Box 3962, Omak, WA, 98841.
Susan continues to be a gift in so many peoples’ lives. It is a blessing and honor to know her and her memory lives on in our hearts forever.
Susan, this world is a better place because of you. You are loved!
