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Alvin M. Manual, age 67, of Oroville, Washington, passed away at his home on May 9, 2020. He was born on November 14, 1952 in Nespelem, Washington to his parents Irene and Angus Manuel. Alvin went to school in Oroville where he graduated. He then joined the Marines from May 12, 1972 until January 10, 1976. After his service, he became a cook for many restaurants in the Oroville/Chelan area. He was also an Eagle member.

Alvan is survived by Violet Doneyhue (Crumbacher), Adelene Holbert (Oroville), Kim Sandy (Wenatchee), George Mariani (Mt. Vernon), Randy Ward (Arkansas), Kirk Jensen (Texas), and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Agnes Manuel, Mildred Voght, LaBerta Henry; brothers, Stanley Manuel and Linsey Manuel and Mom and Dad.

A service will be held Saturday, June 13, 2020, at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery at 10 a.m. A memorial potluck dinner will be held at a later date. Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Adaline Ruth Oakes

Adaline grew up Riverside, apart from a few years the family spent in California. Adaline worked for Lee Frank’s Mercantile and then at the Tonasket Telephone Company for many years, until devoting her time to caring for a large family on a working orchard.

John and Adaline were married June 2nd,1962, at the Bill and Madeline Scholz ranch. Together they raised five children. Adaline’s favorite hobbies were painting, gardening, bookkeeping, following her children and grandchildren’s sporting events and dancing. Oh boy, how she loved to dance! She was always happy to welcome and feed the constant arrival of family and friends alike. She will be greatly missed by many.

She is survived by her husband, John William Oakes; children, Cherie Vigneron (Francois), Marcia Reynolds (Brad), Coni Samp, Johnny Oakes; siblings, Harold McCallum (Nita), Lorraine Davis (Jim), 17 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her son, Wayne Sutton; daughter, Tani Oakes Barroca; sister, Alice Wall and brothers, Homer McCallum and Leslie McCallum.

A Celebration of Life for Adaline will be scheduled at a later date.

Memorials can be made to: United States Armed Forces Legacy Memorial, National Kidney Foundation and the Cancer Society.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

U.S. Marines

Growing up in Manchaug was anything but boring. Bill grew up around the water. He loved to listen to people try to pronounce the name of the lake that he grew up around. It was called Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchau bunagungamaugg. His favorite way to explain its meaning was to say “You fish on your side and I’ll fish on mine.”

Always a man of honor, Bill joined the Marines and served in Vietnam. He served for a total of six years. His older brother Ray joined at the same time. At the time no one could tell them apart. They looked like twins. This was made especially difficult when they decided to get matching tattoos in the image of a Black Panther. Ray’s tattoo said “Born to Raise Hell” below the image and Bill’s tattoo had no writing below it. Bill always liked to say that because Ray’s said Born to Raise Hell his should have said, “Born to Catch Hell.”

Bill worked as a welder in the shipyards in Portland, Oregon for many years. His trade allowed him to afford some luxuries in life. One of those luxuries was Harley Davidson motorcycles. For Bill, there was no other brand of motorcycle. Whenever his grandsons Jeremiah and Josh came to visit, Bill made sure that they got a ride on his Harley with him. Eventually, Jeremiah was able to bring his dirt bike for visits and they happily rode together. When his grandchildren asked for something Bill found it tough to say no. Since that was the case, he decided that he would always say yes to whatever the boys asked for.

Bill was always a character with whoever had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be greatly missed by friends and family alike. Once gathering restrictions are lifted there will be a small memorial gathering for Boston Billy’s bike riding friends and loved family members.

Please can visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is entrusted with the arrangements.

Kathleen Sue Range

She moved with her family to Tonasket in 1962. She graduated from Tonasket High School in 1971. After graduation, she attended the University of Washington and Shoreline Community College receiving a degree in Medical Records.

Kathy married Vaughn Range on June 29, 1974. They had two children, Kristina and Aaron. Kathy worked at North Valley Hospital for 38 years and retired to assist her husband with their company, Range Excavation.

Some of Kathy’s favorite actives included working in her yard, reading, taking long walks with friends and vacations with her family. Kathy fought a courageous battle against brain cancer for seven and a half years. She had a strong faith in God, supportive family, loving friends and praying church family by her side.

She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Range; children, Kristina (John), Ellis and Aaron (Ashley) Range; brothers, Kenneth Krell and Rick Krell and two grandchildren, Hunter and Wyatt Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Patricia Krell and brother, Randy Krell.

A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, June 3rd at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the Tonasket Free Methodist Church with Pastor Ryan Wilson and Pastor Ron Wise officiating.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Ben Bowman Hylton passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2020, after an extended illness. He was born in Tonasket, Washington on June 15, 1936 to Ben E. and Ellen (Hawkins) Hylton.

U.S. Navy

Ben leaves a legacy of love and service. Ben and Joan entered Brethren Volunteer Service and he served as Pastor of several churches in Virginia and North Carolina and later as Migrant Day Care director in Florida. In 1970, they moved back to Washington state where he served as Boys Ranch director in Wauconda, worked as a carpenter and equipment operator at Biles-Coleman in Omak and was later self-employed as a carpenter and handyman.

Ben was a gardener, caregiver, disaster relief worker in Louisiana in 2006, church leader, Sunday School teacher, Family Camp leader, ventriloquist (with Alphonzo), youth baseball coach, youth soccer coach, football chain gang, videographer, EMT, First Aid and CPR instructor, certified scuba diver, Ski Patrol director (Sitzmark), fisherman, family man, pancake flipper (Family Camp, Christmas Eve Breakfast), singer – wonderful singing voice, seemingly endless song repertoire – All-State choir in high school, Navy submarine base choir in Pearl Harbor, church choirs, assorted small singing groups.

Ben was a faithful servant of the Lord. He was generous with what he was given, did not let his left hand know what his right hand was doing, did not boast of his generosity, increased the size of his garden so that he could give more away, was devoted to caring for widows and orphans and to anyone in need.

Ben was a loving (and teasing) husband to Joan (Inlow) for 20 years (died in 1979) and to Sally (Hood) for 40 years. His sons and grandchildren were also recipients of his love and his playful teasing. If Ben teased you, you knew that he cared about you. He had a legendary sense of humor that was evident even in his final days.

Ben is survived by wife, Sally; sons, Pat (Leonore), Dave (Jessica), Zane (Trinity), Scott (Ann-Marie); grandchildren, Vanessa (Grant), Roxy, David, Arin, Cash, Tessa, Micah, Zephaniah, Josiah, Isaac, Bethany, Brooke; great-grandchildren Summer, James, Matthew, one due in November; sister, Glenda Watts, brother, Jim (Kelly) Scott and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by wife Joan, his parents, stepdad Steve Scott and brother-in-law Jim Watts.

Special thanks to the exceptional folks at Frontier Home Health and Hospice for their compassionate care and guidance.

Memorials may be made to Whitestone Church or Joan Inlow Hylton Nursing Scholarship, both at 577 Loomis-Oroville Road, Tonasket, WA 98855, or to a charity of your choice.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard Arnold Halsted

Richard Arnold Halsted, age 85, of Tonasket, died June 12th, 2020 in Wentachee, Washington. He was born August 11th, 1934 in Wilbur, Washington to parents Joe and Myrtle Halsted in his grandparents home (Philip and Carrie Carpenter). He was an only child.

Richard lived in Wenatchee until the age of 10. When he was 10, they moved to the Mangis Family farm (aunt and uncles’ farm) near the Janis Bridge, outside of Tonasket, Washington to help work the farm. Approximately four years later they moved into the town of Tonasket.

U.S. Air Force

He was introduced to his first wife (Ellen) by his cousin Alice and was married in 1957 and they started their life in Moses Lake, Washington where he was stationed.

Upon discharge from the Air Force they moved to Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho where Richard went to North Idaho Junior College for one year. Sue and Connie were both born while living in CDA. Richard took a job working for Weyerhauser on the coast and moved the little family to North Bend, then Fall City and landed in Snoqualmie, Washington for a number of years. Wendy and Tina were born while they were in Snoqualmie.

In 1970, he picked up the family and moved back to Tonasket (where he resided until June of 2018). In 1971, they finally got their son (little Joey!).

In 1974, he separated from his first wife, Ellen, and remarried in 1975 to his second wife, Sandra, who had four children. Richard raised Sandra’s youngest daughter Debi (Sallee) McDaniel who remained an important part of his life until he passed.

Richard then met Faye who had three adult children (Sherri, Richard, and Jackie). They married in 1990 and remained married until his passing. During his years in Tonasket he worked for Biles and Coleman in Omak and then went back to his love of carpentry as a Union Carpenter.

Richard loved the outdoors and spent countless hours hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed these activities with his children. He was also very active with his children and grandchildren in 4-H and sports.

He also loved motorcycles and was part of the Christian Motorcycle Association.

He had a love of eagles and decorated his home with pictures and figurines, which the grandchildren would go around and count.

Other activities he enjoyed through the years were bowling, square-dancing, playing cribbage, and playing pinochle. He was a very active member of the Loomis Community Church.

His memberships include: 71 years as a 6th degree member of Grange, the Eastern Washington United Brotherhood of Carpenters and the Western Washington United Brotherhood of Carpenters.

He is survived by his wife, Vinetta Faye (Rawley) Halsted; daughter Susan R. Kniffen (Richard), of East Wenatchee, Wash., daughter Wendy K. Graves (Chris) of Kooskia, Idaho, daughter Tina L. Hamilton of Spokane, Wash., son Joseph R.C. Halsted (Michele) of Spokane, daughter Sherri D. Bosch (Jeff) of Anacortes, Wash., son Richard Rawley (Jake) of Tonasket, daughter Jackie F. Guilmette (Mike) of East Wenatchee, Wash.; grandchildren, Keaghan Caldwell, Haydn Halsted, Halaina Halsted, Carrie Jo (Graves) Loofbourrow, Tiffany (Graves) Leach, Kyle Graves, Erin (Graves) Colbert, Rebecca Joy Graves, Cody Graves, Kayla (Halsted) Beasley, Jacob Hamilton, Kayla Sasse, John Rawley, Dylan Guilmette, Jocelynn Guilmette, Marrisa Bosch, Alex Bosch, and Adam Bosch; great-grandchildren; Mercy Loofbourrow, Jace Loofbourrow, Alex Loofbourrow, Ben Graves, Sophie Graves, Jackson Graves, Joel Leach, Connor Leach, Logan Leach, Bridget Leach, Nicole Leach, Victor Colbert, Shado Colbert, Leila Beasley, David Beasley, Cecilia Asher, Dakota Sasse, Gunner Sasse, Aksel Sasse, Norman Sasse, Mercedes Rawley, and Timber Rawley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Myrtle Halsted; daughter, Connie Halsted and grandson, Taylor Rawley.

A graveside service will be held at the Tonasket Cemetery Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 1 p.m. with Keith Singer officiating.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Patrick Lawrence McMillan, a beloved father, brother, uncle, friend, and believer, passed away on June 8th, at the age of 69. Pat was born on October 8th, 1950 in Tonasket, Washington to Leota (Michels) and Larry McMillan.

Patrick Lawrence McMillan

Pat attended Washington State University and earned his degree in Horticulture in 1972. After graduating, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to be a pilot. He was honorably discharged and then moved to Alaska in 1974. Pat worked as a logger in Anchor Point and moved to Anchorage to work as a horticulturist for the Municipality of Anchorage. There he met his wife, Patricia Kalina. The two were married in 1980 (later divorced) and had two children, Nicole and Whitney and a labrador, Dax. Pat’s daughters will always remember their dad’s love of Alaska and his desire to share that love with them through camping trips, salmon and halibut fishing, clam digging, observing eagles and watching planes at Merrill Field.

Pat returned to Washington in 2013. He bought a house in Tonasket and lived a happy life, spending time with family and friends, tending to his beautiful yard and garden, taking drives (often in his treasured red Chevy pickup), building and flying model airplanes, woodworking, cooking and metal detecting. He always had a box of dog treats in his vehicles and cat food for his neighborhood cats, who came to visit him every morning. He spent his last days doing things he loved and his last waking moments were spent with his sister, Joanne, which undoubtedly brought him great comfort.

Pat will be remembered for his warmth and kindness, bright smile, big hugs, hearty laugh, sound advice and loving cards. He will also be remembered for his deep love of Alaska and Washington, his open heart and the love and compassion he shared with others.

Pat was preceded in death by his mother and father. He is survived by his daughters, Nicole McMillan and Whitney (Richard) Talmage; sister, Joanne (Dal) Dagnon; brothers, Mike (Gretchen) McMillan and Jeff (Marva) McMillan and many cousins, nieces and nephews. They will all hold him in their hearts and miss him deeply. Pat would be touched to know that he will live on not only in the hearts of his loved ones, but also through the gift of his corneas, which were donated after his passing, restoring a woman’s eyesight.

A small family service will be held in late July. The family would like to honor Pat through memorial donations to Trout Unlimited, a cause Pat believed in and donated to himself. To donate, please call 1-800-834-2419 or visit https://www.tu.org/get-involved/donate/ways-to-give/memorial-honorary-donations/. Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Kenneth L. Zimmerlee, 81, of Oroville, Washington, passed away on June 14, 2020 at Central Washington hospital in Wenatchee, Washington.

A debilitating stroke from a TVAR stint heart valve replacement surgery left him blind and cognitively impaired. He succumbed to his ordeal under the palliative care of the very caring and compassionate team of doctors and nurses while in the Central Washington hospital.

Kenneth L. Zimmerlee

Ken was born in Ashland, Oregon on July 26, 1938 and grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Ashland, Oregon. He was a professional chef his whole life and began helping his mother cook in her kitchen around the age of six.

In 1988 he moved to the beautiful Okanogan Highlands of Washington state carving out of the wilderness a homestead and building a beautiful cabin.

In 1992 he was hired as head cook for the Senior Meal program (OCTN) hosted at the Oroville Senior Center. In 2005 he moved from the highlands to Oroville where he continued to work at the Senior Center for a total of 23 years. He was loved by all who knew him there and the people loved his great meals, creativity and delicious flavors he was so famous for. He loved cooking in his own unique way using many herbs and spices that are sometimes overlooked by many cooks.

U.S. Navy

Ken’s military service included four years in the U.S. Navy with an Honorable Discharge from Fighter Squadron 51 in 1963 receiving a Good Conduct Metal First Award. Part of his tour of duty was stationed in Hawaii where many tropical foods were introduced to him that added interest and experience to his culinary pursuits.

Ken married Joyce Blunt of Ashland, Oregon in 1957, later divorcing. Ken is survived by his sister; Kathy (Jay) McMurtrey of Medford, Oregon; daughter, Mary (Brad) Wasmund of Ashland, Oregon; grandson, Brian Wasmund of Ashland Oregon; granddaughter Karley Wasmund of Medford, Oregon; great grandson, Kayne Wasmund; sister-in-law, Patricia Zimmerlee of Ashland, Oregon and his life partner of 42 years, Jim Weaver of Oroville, Washington.

There will be no funeral services. No memorials are planned at this time. Everyone who knew him may celebrate him quietly in their own unique way.

Robert went home to his Lord and Savior on July 12, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1942 in Yakima, Washington.

He leaves behind the light of his life, daughter, Dani of Sacramento, California; well-loved step-sons, Sky of Seattle and Ryan of Seward, Alaska; his beloved wife, Laurie of Hansville, Washington and sisters, Bonnie and Joyce, as well as many more that dearly loved him.

Services will be held at the family home on August 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. Inurnment will be August 16 at 12:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Ellisforde, Washington. A memorial will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Ellisforde Church of the Brethren on August 16.