Beloved mother and friend, Elizabeth Lithgow, 83, of Spirit Lake, Idaho, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1936 in Oliver, British Columbia.

Private services will be held at a later date. Bell Tower Funeral Home and Crematory is entrusted with services.

Charlie A. Rounds was born on August 24, 1931 to Howard and May (Guyll) Rounds. He attended school in Rogers, Arkansas.

He moved to Oroville, Washington around 1947 where he worked for Art Frazier (1951 -1968), Roy Frazier (1968 – 1970), Ron Thomson (1970 -1972), and then later for Perry Blacker for 26 years (1972 – 1998), until his retirement on April 29, 1999. He worked off and on for Gold Digger before and after his retirement (1998 – 2002).

He met the love of his life, Emogene Rounds and they were married on June 7th, 1951. They were married for 59 years until she passed away on December 2, 2010.

Charlie went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 25, 2020, while at home with his loving family. Charlie attended the PC of G Bible Faith Family Church for over 35 years until he moved to Omak where he attended New Hope Chapel.

He is survived by his son, Kim (Tina) Rounds of Spokane; daughter, Charlotte (Steve) Gould of Omak and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emogene Rounds; his father, Howard Rounds; his mother, May Guyll Rounds; his brothers, Russell, Jim, Ed and Hubert Rounds and his sisters, Lela Rounds, Mary (Claude) Cannaday and Virginia (Carl) Hill.

The family will have a private graveside service at the Oroville Riverview Cemetery.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Our beloved Dad and Grandpa, Ernest George Robison, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2020 after a brief illness. Ernie was born October 12, 1935 in Wenatchee, Washington to Clayton Daniel Robison and Belle Grace (Cole) Robison.

Ernie attended schools in Riverside, Washington and graduated from Omak High School. He then attended college at WSU in Pullman, Washington graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture.

Ernie met the love of his life, Judith Carol Petersen, at Salmon Meadows Church Camp. They reconnected at WSU. Ernie was a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and pinned Judy while in college to signify their engagement. They were married on August 18, 1957 in Waterville, Washington. After college, they moved to Wenatchee where Ernie worked as a Field Man at Skookum Co-op and then Northwest Wholesale. Ernie managed a small apple co-op in Entiat for a time.

In the late 1960’s, he and Judy planted their first orchard at Howard Flats in Chelan. Soon after, they took over and expanded the family orchards at 25 Mile Creek and in the Chelan Valley where they lovingly raised their three children: Lynn, Dave, and Al.

Ernie had a strong relationship with Jesus and he and Judy were very active in the Lake Chelan United Methodist Church. At the UMC, Ernie taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and held several leadership roles in the church. He shared his deep abiding faith by example.

Later, Ernie was reacquainted with and married a dear high school friend, Jeanie Altizer Forney, in Oroville. Ernie and Jeanie spent several happy years together in Oroville and Chelan.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Jeanie Robison of Oroville; his daughter, Lyndelle Burkhart; son, David (Karla) Robison and son, Allen (Rachel) Robison, all of Chelan, as well as four loving stepchildren: Mark, Cami, Amy and Jill. He’s also survived by a brother, Dan Robison of Sun City, Arizona; a sister, Pat Davis of Puyallup; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many step-grandchildren. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Judy; two sisters, Olive and Betty and one brother, Kenneth.

Please leave any thoughts and memories for the family at www.prechtrose.com. Arrangements are by Precht Rose Chapel. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to: Lake Chelan United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1236, Chelan, WA 98816.

Peacefully, and surrounded by his wife, daughter and stepdaughter, Lloyd Allison Curtis passed away in his home, at the age of 90 on August 7th, 2020. Lloyd was born in Oroville, Washington on June 14th, 1930, where he eventually returned to make his home for the past 20 years of his very full life.

Lloyd and his brother Roy were the only two children of their parents, Ada (Truax) and Bill Curtis, who also spent most of their lives in the area surrounding Oroville. The brothers were a true example of BFF (best friends forever), together owning and operating Roy’s Pharmacy in Tonasket nonstop from 1956 to 1992.

He married Pauline White (d. 2005) in 1958 and together they raised four children, Karen Speer, Craig Curtis, Brian Curtis (d. 2013) and Kendra Curtis.

In 2001 Lloyd married Audrie Kelly (d. 2004), who spent their short time together trying to teach him how to golf.

In 2005 Lloyd married Beverly Lemaster, who he shared 15 wonderful years with. Lloyd and Beverly loved their churches, playing bridge with their friends and most of all to travel the world together. Lloyd described Beverly as “my sweetheart and wife, but also my best friend!”

Lloyd was a member of just about every organization in Tonasket and then Oroville, in fact too many to list. He was equally passionate about supporting the local school as he was about his town and would be as comfortable sitting above the dunk tank after the town parade in the 1970s as in the bleachers at virtually every school sporting event, especially those where he could watch his kids compete. One of Lloyd’s proudest moments was being named Tonasket’s Citizen of the Year in 1984.

“I want to be remembered as a fun dad” was one of Lloyd’s last wishes and we can validate that as fact. He was the definition of fun, always up for an activity, whether that be a sport, a game of cribbage, or a camping trip to Lost Lake. He loved tennis, golf, water skiing and snow skiing, but if you ever needed someone to fill out a team for baseball, volleyball or whatever, he was willing. He’d be the first to admit that he was not an expert any one sport, but why not try them all. This is a trait he passed down to his kids for sure, and we are forever grateful.

Lloyd is survived by his wife Beverly, three children, one stepdaughter, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild, who all loved him dearly. The family would also like to recognize his stepdaughter, Penny Vanberg RN, who spent a lot of time with Lloyd and Beverly over the past 20 years and provided such loving care for him in his final three weeks of hospice in his home. For that we are forever grateful.

Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, a public memorial service will not be held. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Oroville Senior Center, 1521 Golden St, Oroville, or to the North Valley Hospital Foundation (nvhospital.org), 126 S Whitcomb Ave, Tonasket.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

It is with great sadness that the family of Patrick Taylor Thorson announces his passing on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the age of 41 years. Pat was born and raised in Carnation, Washington on Carnation Tree Farm. He has spent the last ten years in Oroville, Washington.

One of Pat’s life highlights was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007. He loved the peace and beauty of this experience plus meeting many fellow hikers along the way. His sense of humor, laugh and big heart will be sorely missed.

Patrick is lovingly remembered by his parents, Vivian Taylor and Roger Thorson; his sister, Tracie Thorson and husband Brad Miller and their children, Emma and Owen Miller; aunt, Linda Thorson; cousin, David Gray and wife Gerlyn; cousin, Rhonda Gray; partner, Lori Nevil and many friends.

A gathering will take place at a later date. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Patrick Thorson to the Pacific Crest Trail Association at www.pcta.org/donate/#honorary-memorial. Please visit the online memorial and sign the guestbook at www.berghfuneralservice.com.

Beverly Storm passed away at Lilac Estates August 8, 2020, ready to go on higher ground. She was born Jan 2, 1935 in Tonasket Washington to Cecil J. And Ruth Robbins.

Her growing up years were spent in Oroville. She graduated from Oroville High School and received the Glover Citizenship Cup award. Her life was full of activities and she never turned down school challenges. Later on she enjoyed planning all her class reunions.

Beverly attended Kinmen Business School in Spokane and went on to work at one of the offices in the Bremerton shipyard for two years. Sunny Okanogan was calling her back home. She continued her bookkeeping career and worked at several of the warehouses throughout the county.

Shortly after, she met her love and married Ted Storm. He followed construction and they moved many times. Having three sons, they wanted to get settled and come back to family and start farming. Ted became a little league coach for the boys. Beverly continued staying active, joining the Soroptimist Club, working with Okanogan County Soil Conservation and attending tribal council meetings at Nespelem for farming and land usages.

Later they became full time cattle ranchers, enlarging their black angus herd. Ted did a lot of horse trading and breaking horses on the side. In the late 80’s they bought Sleepy Hollow, on the reservation outside of Omak. Beverly and Ted had beautiful gardens, competing who could grow the best vegetables and flowers!

Beverly sold the ranch 2001 after Ted passed away. She moved to Molson and then settled back in Oroville. She enjoyed fishing, gardening and playing pinochle on Saturday nights with friends.

Going south in the winter became appealing and so it became obvious that traveling full time in a little motor home was to be her next adventure. She enjoyed a sense of wanderlust and freedom, traveling almost the whole U.S. Her last long trip was back East to Maryland, visiting family. She came back through Morrison, Oklahoma where she met a cousin for the first time and visited her Dad’s family homestead, schools and cemeteries. On her bucket list was seeing from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic and dipping her toes in each. She was asked if ever afraid of getting lost and answered saying, “Every road and highway leads somewhere.”

Her health failing, Beverly came back home this spring to spend her last days with family.

She leaves behind her sons, Theodore Cecil Storm (Carol); Donald Cory Storm (Stacy) and Michael Todd Storm; two granddaughters, one grandson and three great grandchildren and her sister, Shari Northcott (John).

Her wishes were for no services, the family will be gathering for a celebration of her life at a later time.

Colonel Richard A. Platt, (Dick), U.S. Army, Retired, gently slipped from this world on July 21, 2020 at the age of 82 and into his wife of 52 years, Lucille’s, loving arms. Dick was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota on March 3, 1938 to

Eula Parris. He spent his preschool years living in Hot Springs with his grandmother Lillian Parris, Uncle Faye Fletcher, Aunt La Fletcher and his cousin Karen (Judson) Fletcher. He fondly shared stories of their home having dirt floors and an outhouse and memories of his grandmother reading the Bible to him every evening by candlelight.

Dick’s elementary school years were spent in Chadron, Nebraska with his mom and her husband, Al Platt, whose last name Dick chose to adopt as his own when he turned 18. Al Platt was extrmely influential in Dick’s live. Al Platt was a hardworking trainman and that trait, as well as honesty and integrity, were instilled in Dick at a young age. Dick and his cousin Karen spent many days going to the movies in Chadron and he would then carry her piggy-back all the way home while constantly reassuring her that the boogie man was not going to pounce from the shadows.

After ten years as an enlisted man Lucille encouraged him to apply to Officer Candidate School, from which he earned the distinction as the top graduate. He then spent 25 years as a communications officer making every promotion ahead of schedule. His assignments included two tours in Vietnam, Commander of The 41st Signal Battalion responsible for all strategic communications in and out of South Korea, Inspector General’s Course, Advanced Management Program-University of Virginia, and multiple tours in the Washington DC area culminating with a position in the Office of The Secretary of Defense. His Army decorations include The Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with an Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), Bronze Star with 2 OLC, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 2 OLC, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal (2), Vietnam Service Medal (6), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (2), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge, and the Army Staff Identification Badge.

He became interested in electronics in the 1970s and it quickly become his passion. He bought every new Apple computer and phone starting with the Apple II and the first iPhone. Initially it was a unique hobby sparked by his Army communications training, but he quickly became the family’s go-to answer man and expert when computers and cell phones became mainstream. He also believed in the value of physical fitness and regularly ran, and then transitioned to walking later in life. It was not unusual to see him on the treadmill in his garage in the middle of summer. He would be soaked in sweat, but the poor treadmills got so wet they rusted through every few years.

He is survived by his daughter, Vicki and son-in-law Paul Poronsky; daughter, Sharon and son-in-law Rick Williams; four grandchildren, Bradley and his wife Ashley Poronsky, Stephanie and her husband Steven Tennis, Ricky Williams and Michael Williams and his girlfriend Ashley. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Trypp, Preston, Julia, and Parker; his brother-in-law, Dominick Trunzo and his wife Pat; his cousin, Karen Judson, and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Dick’s life was continuously celebrated by his family and friends while he was living and he will be lovingly remembered by those he left behind.

Dick took great pride and enjoyment in his family and was especially happy when he was surrounded by his grandchildren and littlest members of our family… his great grandchildren! We will miss our Dad/GPa/GGPa/Dick, but we feel grateful and blessed for all the time we have spent together.His love for family and his country will be carried on everyday as we remember the strong and loving man that he was.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dick’s name to the Fisher House Foundation, The American Cancer Society charity of your choice.

Marlene E. Laws-Convery was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on September 14, 1936 to Ralph E. and Geraldine (Getz) Laws. She was joined by three other siblings, Kenneth, Robert and Lucille. Marlene passed away in the presence of family at her home in Oroville on August 28, 2020 from effects of cancer.

Marlene worked many jobs and she was always able to create and enjoy beauty and bounty in her flower and vegetable gardens. She had an enduring love for all things cat, birds and music of broad variety. Marlene was known for her compassion, generosity, graciousness and positive can-do attitude.

She was a member of the Oroville Garden Club and the Whitestone Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Kenneth and Lucille. She is survived by her brother Robert of Tonasket, her children, 13 grandchildren and over 20 great-grandchildren.

There will be no formal services at her request. Memorials may be made to the animal foster care cat shelter of Omak, the Whitestone Church, the food bank, Habitat for Humanity, or the charity of your choice. Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Richard Norman Milholland passed away on August 15, 2020. Richard is survived by his mother Crystal, his father Mike, his brother Jerry, his grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Born on January 22, 1993 in Tonasket, Washington, Richard embraced adventure from an early age. His generous spirit endeared him to the community and his friends. Richard was a man for whom calling someone friend was more than just a word. To Richard, the label of friend was a promise of presence, love and enduring care. A childhood friend has described him as the most loving and kind person they had ever known. If you needed a ride at three o’clock in the morning, it was Richard who would always pick up the phone. He also loved a great game of most anything on his computer, sometimes asking his buddies if they were up for a game.

In addition to being a caring person, Richard was a dedicated athlete. Richard held the turbo javelin record for several years at Oroville Junior High School and still holds the 50 yard dash record. While at Oroville High School, from which he graduated in 2012, Richard played Center for the football team and participated in track. He loved his community and spent time making improvements at Sitzmark Ski Area for his senior project, where he learned to ski and spent many a weekend bombing the slopes with his friends. As an avid adventurer, he traveled to Russia during his senior year of high school to visit his Uncle Lief, Aunt Anastasia and cousin Devin. While there, he rode 4-wheelers, hiked and helped build a shed that will be standing for decades to come. He had a special spirit that allowed him to be an active outdoorsman, but still take time for sharing a game of Bingo with his grandparents in Spokane. Richard held space for all he loved in his heart, and always made room for you in his life. Richard is well remembered for driving his blue Ford Courier, blasting music and radiating joy. He was often spotted with his dog, Zoey, riding shotgun at his side. With an aptitude for mechanics and machinery, he excelled at operating tractors and was able to rewire almost anything. After high school, he moved from working summers at Rise’s orchard to working at Reman and Reload and Prince’s Foods. For years he bucked hay with his grandparents and helped with many chores on their farm. He was incredibly hard working and very loyal. He moved to Marysville in recent years, where he worked in the inventory division of Funko and later in food delivery services.

His joyful energy, clever jokes and love of his friends and family will never be matched and his presence in our world will be dearly missed. While there will be no formal memorial, we express gratitude for all of you who share his stories with our family and hold him in your heart with love. We can imagine that when we step into heaven, Richard will be playing music, have a freshly grilled burger waiting for us on the tailgate of his truck and welcoming us all home.

In lieu of flowers, we ask you donate to a charity of your choice or contribute to The Richard Milholland Memorial scholarship fund at Umpqua Bank.

Hugh Charles Maycumber

Dr. Hugh Charles Maycumber, DVM, was born in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 12th, 1923. He went to join his beloved wife Mae (Lindsey) on September 19th, 2020.

Dad is survived by two adoring sons, Chuck and Pam (Best) of Hayden, Idaho and Peter and Jackie (Hawkins) of Olympia, Washington. Brother David, his only living sibling resides in Spokane, Washington. Uncle Hugh was loved by his many nieces and nephews. Grandpa (Grandpa Doc as Mandi and Carli called him) never missed a chance to tease or a chess or checker match. He truly loved his great granddaughter Sophie (pictures, video, FaceTime) but distance and the Pandemic kept them from meeting in person.

A short time after his birth, Hugh traveled by train from Chicago with his mother to join his father at the family ranch in Republic, Washington. He was raised there, graduated from Republic High School and played on the football team.

A member of the Greatest Generation, Hugh served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Solace during WWII and served stateside during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion for 70 continuous years and served in the Honor Guard at many veteran’s funerals throughout Okanogan and Ferry counties. Hugh also worked tirelessly on the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project in Tonasket. He processed over 1200 applications that resulted in plaque installations that honor our Veterans.

Dr. Maycumber graduated from the WSU School of Veterinary Medicine and moved to Tonasket, Washington with his wife Mae. Together, they served both large and small animal clients for over 40 years. Dr. Maycumber was appointed to the Veterinary Medicine Board of Governors by Governor Booth Gardner shortly after his retirement and served in that capacity for several years.

Upon retirement, Hugh and Mae returned to Republic where they had met when he was serving as the Ferry County Auditor. They enjoyed building their home and being close to their families. At the ripe age of 80, Hugh learned how to send emails, search the internet and started packing a cell phone. He was always learning and enjoyed challenges when presented.

Hugh’s life was one of service to his country and community (school board/city council) and a strong Catholic faith that guided and supported him every day. We will all miss Hugh but we should certainly be glad for his full life and the example he set.

Due to the COVID Pandemic restrictions, a small Catholic service will be held for the immediate family.

Donations can be made on his behalf to the Catholic Church or the U.S. Armed Forces Legacy Project in Tonasket, Washington.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Dixie Kay Corrier was born on her Pappy’s ranch on the Chewach now known as Chewuch River near Mazama, Washington on July 21, 1937. Her parents were Dorothy Rosalie Wilson Corrier and Rollie Gwen (Bud) Corrier.

Her only sibling, Donald Earl, was born three and a half years later and preceded her in death on January 18, 2000. Both their maternal and paternal grandparents had homesteaded in the Methow Valley. They lived on the Methow River in 1948 when a historic flood sent a wall of mud and silt through their home, destroying it and all furnishings. They relocated to Oroville, Washington, where Bud was the head sawyer for Zosel Lumber Mill for 35 years until retirement.

High school years were fun filled for Dixie with lots of friends and school activities. She was a cheerleader, majorette baton twirler, Carnival Queen, and played Ma Belsnickle, in the comedy farce, A Hillbilly Weddin’, where she portrayed a mother of six unmarried daughters. Funny, as she later became a mother of four daughters in real life. Her boyfriend at the time, kept telling her about this “really great guy” who had moved to town from Arkansas. She decided she’d better meet him, Dwight Birge. She thought he was great, too. They went to the Senior Prom together and were married in Oroville on June 25, 1955. Their first daughter, Debra Lyn, was born in 1956, followed by Dana Kim in 1957, Darby Lee in 1960 and Deidre Erin in 1974.

In the summer of 1958, Dwight and Dixie became more interested in spiritual things which led to studying the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses. They were baptized as members on December 6, 1958. Dixie’s entire life was shaped by that decision. She was a devoted Bible student and volunteered as a Bible teacher until her death.

She was a talented pianist and singer with a beautiful alto voice range. She loved the outdoors, both in its natural state and when she beautifully landscaped it herself. She loved all animals and her many pets, but especially horses and her prized two, Dakota and Kiocho.

In 2006, she and Dwight left their beloved homestead on Chesaw Road and retired to Oahu, Hawaii. She quickly settled in, relishing the weather, vegetation, birds and culture.

With assistance from Hospice, she was lovingly cared for at home by Dwight and her Hawaii daughter, Dana, as she succumbed to heart failure. She peacefully died on August 4, 2020.

Surviving Dixie are Dwight, her husband of 65 years; her daughters, Debra, Dana, Darby and Deidre and sons-in-law, Bill (Debra) and Rick (Dana).

She is Granny to 11 grandchildren, Anna, Chelsea, Anjell, Joel, Tyson, Landon, Erionne, Kirsten, Madison, Reagan and Mason and 10 great-grandchildren.

We will deeply miss her laughter and big hugs until we see her again.

A private Memorial was held.

Condolences may be sent to Debra Hess, P.O. Box 1001, Wenatchee, WA 98807.

Shirley Marie Koepke, 88, of Oroville passed away on August 22nd, 2020. She was born October 10th, 1931 to Leroy C. Doyle and Marjory Ruth Costner of Oroville, Washington.

Shirley worked in many apple warehouses around the Oroville area. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Ronald Gene Wahl, 74, of Loomis, Washington, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at home with his family. Ron was born in McClusky, North Dakota, to Wilbert and Esther Wahl.

In 1968 Ron married Judith Loreen Minchau of Puyallup. They raised two sons, Loren and LaMoyne.

In 1969, Ron started his own cabinet shop, Northwest Cabinets, which he sold in 1981 when he moved his family to Loomis to start a cattle ranch. They started with seven cows and two calves, which grew to a herd of 450 mother cows and 30 happy bulls. Ron’s skill in woodworking supported his love of ranching and seeing things grow. He instilled in his sons the importance of hard work.

Ron spent his days working with his family and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He and Judy were famous for their loud presence at the sons’ and grandchildren’s many sporting events. Ron’s love for animals brought many critters into and outside of the Wahl farmhouse which especially included his love for dogs. He always ensured that his dogs had the finest food, making Loren and Lamoyne’s friends wish they could be reincarnated as one of Ron’s dogs.

Ron appreciated everything and all that he had, even as his dementia progressed. Days prior to his passing he sat in his chair on the front porch looking out at the green pastures and rocky hillsides and said to his wife Judy, “This is a beautiful facility I’m at.” His mind may have been failing him, but his heart knew what a wonderful life he’d been given.

Ron is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judith; sons, Loren (Janet) and LaMoyne (Cheri); grandchildren, Grant, Brandon, Lee, Dalton, Logan, Lexie, Sydney, Erica and Brielle and great-grandchildren, Emmett and Indie. He was also survived by his sisters and brothers: Joyce (Quentin) Spitzer, Gilbert (Marlene), Wallace (Gail), Allen (Donna), Karen (Max) Zackula and Sheila (Mike), Anderson and numerous loved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Esther Wahl.

A celebration of life will be held at the Wahl Ranch on October 17, 2020. Those who desire to make donations may make them to the NRA. For Ron’s wishes don’t forget to get out and vote to make America great again!

Raymond Valentine Dispenza, age 80, passed away from this Earth on September 20, 2020. It was his heart that was the reason for his passing. Raymond was the youngest and the last of his immediate family.

Raymond left behind his wife, Judy Dispenza and five children, Nicholas R. Dispenza, Debra A. Baudichon, Denise M. Gallup, Joseph R. Dispenza and Sharron L. Dispenza. His third daughter, Deanne Rose Strong, had sadly passed away just last year. His family will miss and mourn him. Raymond had 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who loved him; the latest was born just three days before he died.

Raymond was an excellent carpenter and an avid fisherman. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and spent his last 45 years in the beautiful Okanogan Valley. He will be, and is, very sadly missed.

God rest his soul.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Dale Erwin Rowton had his last ‘change of address’ and went to be with Jesus on September 2, 2020. He was the second of six children born to Erwin and Eileen Rowton.

He married Verita Brazle in 1971. Out of high school he worked diamond drilling and the couple moved around Idaho, Washington and Montana. In 1973, he started working at Vaagens Lumber in Republic where he stayed for over 30 years. He then started commuting to Colville for the next 10 years working at MLC Saw Service. In 1978, they bought a piece of land on Vulcan Mountain, aka, Rowton Mountain, outside of Curlew where they raised a small herd of cattle.

He retired in 2014 and he and Verita traveled to many National Parks and the Grand Canyon. They also took many day trips up old dirt roads they had traveled 50 years earlier in a ‘52 Chevy pickup. They had to use baler twine to operate the windshield wipers.

They had three children, Willie, Katie and Johnna. He was always a good provider for his family. He supported the kids by attending any event they were involved in, even driving to Spokane on a workday, in a snowstorm to watch them play ball. He always had a listening ear and advice for them when asked and sometimes when they didn’t. A man of quiet faith, he was called on many times by both family and friends to pray for them.

When his kids and grandchildren were asked to describe him in one word, these were some of the comments: wise, friend, genuine, compassionate, dependable, steady, present, strong, teacher, kind, fun, loving, faithful, comical, content, humble and hardworking. Last, but not least, if you know our family, we call our youngest grandson’s comments, Jakeism’s. He said, taxi, because Grandpa always picked up hitchhikers.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, his children, Willie (Amanda), Katie (Bowe) and Johnna (Sam); grandchildren, Jessie (John), Tristen (Molly), Gunner (Haleigh), Rowdie (Angie), Alyssa (Derek), Allena, Lane, Evan and Jake; great grandchildren, Stetson, Claire and Rubye-Jo; his siblings, Bruce, Verle, Rise, Evan and David. He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson, Rader and one great grandchild.

Leon ‘Buddy’ Fritz Jr.

Leon Fritz Jr., affectionately known as Buddy, was born June 3, 1953 in Poteet, Texas, to Leon and Helen Fritz. Buddy passed away at home on October 23, 2019.

He enjoyed being around people. He knew no strangers, only friends he had not met yet. Buddy liked to help others. For example, from helping elderly friends with their yard work, working on their cars and what ever the person needed done at the time. He had a warm smile and a laugh that was very contagious.

Buddy is survived by his mom, Helen Fritz. Anyone that knew Buddy knew that he loved and adored his mother very much. Usually if you saw Buddy, Helen was close by his side, no matter what they were doing together, from fishing, cutting wood or yard sales. Especially the poker games that his mother and Karen Cook played together. But somehow his mom won the most hands, but Buddy did not mind losing to his mom.

Buddy leaves behind his very special friend and soulmate, Karen Cook; his daughter, Beth (Randy) in Moses Lake, Washington; his son, Butch (Jill) in Oregon and stepson, Johnny in Moses Lake. He had numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He also left his three young favorite card players who are Jovanni and Kaiden Ruiz and Jayden Glover. The kids say he will always be the King of their card game. He is greatly missed when they play his game. They use his favorite expression when he would win which is “Bam!”

And, he also left behind his special friend Ted Beeman. “Tedo” was a pillar of strength and compassion during Buddy’s stay at their home while he took his cancer treatments. Cheryl Beeman and Deresa Gimlin both considered Buddy as family and greatly miss him.

Buddy touched the lives of so many people that we cannot possible name everyone. He is greatly missed and left a huge hole in so many peoples lives.

Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Leon Fritz Sr. and his special brother, Lee Fritz and his wife Carol Fritz.

Buddy was loved by so many people and there is so many memories of what we have all shared with him that this is what keeps him alive in our hearts and in our minds, and he will continue to live on, through us.

May Buddy be forever happy roaming the hills riding his white horse.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Jackie Lee Arbuckle

“One life lived-Many lives touched”

Jackie Lee Arbuckle, age 84, of Tonasket, Washington, died on September 13, 2020 in North Valley Extended Care of Tonasket.

An avid golfer, teacher, orchardist, fisherman and sports enthusiast, Jack passed away Sunday, September 13, three days short of his 85th birthday.

Jack was born in 1935 in Kokomo, Indiana, to Madonna (Hodson) Arbuckle and Garland Raymond Arbuckle. He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1953 where he was on the Track and Cross Country teams and excelled as a competitive pole vaulter. After high school he married Sheila Shirar and they had one daughter, Dawn Marie.

Jack joined the U.S. Army in 1957 and was sent to Baltimore Army Intelligence School, after that he was transferred to Fort Lawton, Washington, where he served as a Military Intelligence Specialist. He was decorated as a Rifle Sharpshooter and 38 caliber sharpshooter.

In 1962, he graduated from the University of Washington and later went on to get his Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Illinois. During the mid 60’s and 70’s Jack taught economics, history and was a school counselor at North Thurston High School in Lacey, Washington, where he also coached the Boy’s Track Team. He later worked as a school counselor at Chinook Middle School where he met and married his TLF Patti. In 1978 Jack and Patti headed “back to the land” and moved to Tonasket, Washington, where they spent the next 42 years buying and selling real estate, building cabins, fishing, golfing and growing apples. He loved his family, his dogs and the out of doors. The last 16 years of his professional life he worked as a crop adjuster for RCIS.

Jack is preceded in death his parents, Garland and Madonna Arbuckle. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Arbuckle; daughter, Dawn (Robert) Marlow of Moorpark, California; Will Carey of Lakewood, Washington; Lauralee Carey of Tonasket, Washington; Brett (Lisa) Carey of St. Paul, Minnesota; brother and sisters, John (Ann) Scott, Cindi Scott and Patrice Scott, all of Corpus Christi, Texas and nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

His family would like to thank Confluence Health and especially the entire staff and residents of North Valley Extended Care for caring for and enriching the last year of Jack’s life.

There will be no services held at this time.

Happy fishing Jack…we love you.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Allan Maurice Hole went home to his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 18, 2020. Allan was a dedicated husband, proud father, loving brother and treasured friend. Born on March 23, 1933 to Maurice and Linnea (Peterson) Hole in Seattle, Washington.

Allan attended Lincoln High School before joining the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Allan lived in Lynnwood, Washington until he retired as Head Groundskeeper for the Seattle School District and moved to Oroville, Washington with his wife of 38 years, Clara Appel-Hole.

For the past nine years, he visited his wife daily at North Valley Extended Care until COVID-19 precautions kept him from visiting her in-person. When he wasn’t visiting Clara, you could find Allan fishing local lakes, cheering on the Seahawks and bringing a smile to the face of all he spoke with. He found great joy and satisfaction in visiting with those at the nursing home and elsewhere who were lonely and in need of fellowship. Allan was truly a blessing to all who had the good fortune of knowing him.

Allan is predeceased by his parents, his sister, Jeanette L. Rohman and brother, Gerry Hole. He leaves behind his beloved wife, his brothers, Maurice “Bud” and Bob Hole, his sister, Nancy Johnson and his children, Kevin and Karen and stepchildren, Christiaan, Cheryl, Marla, Charlene, Gregory, Paul, Leonard and Linda, as well as extended family and friends that dearly loved him.

Due to the restrictions of the pandemic, a public memorial service will not be held. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his name to the North Valley Hospital Foundation in support of North Valley Extended Care.

Edwin “Allen” Fisher, age 69 of Okanogan, Washington, died on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at his home. He was born November 26, 1950 in Toledo, Oregon to parents Charles and Ruth (Beeman) Fisher.

Allen grew up in the Tonasket and Seattle areas, graduating from Tonasket High School in 1970. In 1971, he began working for Biles-Coleman Mill and continued to work there for 40 years.

He married Sylvia Woods and together they had two sons; they later divorced. In 1991 he married Tina Carson.

Allen enjoyed fishing, hunting, billiards, playing softball and riding his Harley. In September of this year he celebrated 30 years of sobriety. He was a past president of the Okanogan Eagles, a member of ABATE Chapter, a member of Okanogan Lodge 169, Aurora Lodge 201 and HDA Lodge 314 of Free and Accepted Masons. He served in many offices including Worshipful Master. He was also a member of the Okanogan County Shrine Club.

Allen is survived by his wife, Tina at home; mother, Ruth of Tonasket; two sons, Charles Allen and Joseph Patrick, both of Okanogan; two brothers, Orval Dale of Tonasket and Donovan Gorden of Oklahoma; two sisters; Karen Lansdowne of Seattle and Sue Chapple of Oroville; two grandchildren, Harley Marie Fisher and Clayton Allen Fisher and one great grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Reggie.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Chapel in Riverside, Washington with Pastor Vern Weaver officiating. A Masonic Graveside service will follow at the Tonasket Cemetery. There will be a potluck at Lighthouse Chapel following the graveside.

Bergh Funeral Service & Crematory is in care of arrangements.

Allen Lee Lewis, affectionately known to his family as “Big Al,” age 61 of Spokane, Washington, passed away October 10, 2020. He was born February 9, 1959 in Seattle, Washington to parents Grant and Elsa Lewis.

Allen grew up in Oroville, Washington spending a lot of time riding motorcycles and swimming with his brother Steve or skating and playing hockey with his dad, brother and lots of friends.

After graduating from Oroville High School, Allen joined the U.S. Marine Core where his experiences led him to share lots of amazing stories with his family and his favorite USMC motto: Accept, Adapt and Overcome. In 2004 He graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.

His favorite pastime was watching classic movies, anything about space and his all-time favorite, Star Wars. He loved all animals, especially his dogs. Allen also enjoyed listening to George Carlin and was always trying to recruit his brother Steve or one of his sisters to sit and listen with him. Allen had a good attitude, great sense of humor and many friends.

He is survived by his parents, Grant and Elsa of Oroville; his siblings, Tom Lewis of Kennewick Washington; Marcy Divine of Oroville and Mikki Lewis of Omak, Washington. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Lewis.

There will be no services at this time. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Bergh Funeral Services & Crematory is in care of arrangements.