Burton E. “Bud” Bard Jr. passed peacefully on Sept. 5, 2026, in his home state of Washington. Born in 1933 at Swedish Hospital to Burt and Elois Bard, Bud grew up in Federal Way, where his family lived in a farmhouse on Steel Lake, and later in Kirkland. Of Swedish, Danish, Irish, and English heritage, […]
OBITUARIES
Carl Cannon
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His love, laughter, and legacy will live on forever. Carl Cannon was born Dec. 31, 1934, and passed away Aug. 26, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Allus and Helen Cannon, and his brother Loren. He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, kindness, […]
Dorothy Mae Dagnon
Dorothy Mae Dagnon was born Oct. 18, 1934, and passed away Nov. 1, 2025, at the age of 91. Dorothy was born to Charles Emery Dagnon and Helen Mary Vaughan Dagnon at Elsie McDonald’s in Okanogan. The Dagnon family lived in the Pleasant Valley Okanogan area, then moved to Twisp in 1949-50. Dorothy graduated from […]
Death notice
Gary Danzl, 84, of Methow, Washington, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. Arrangements by Barnes Chapel, Brewster, Washington.
Charles ‘Delbert’ (‘Del’) Prewitt
Charles “Delbert” (“Del”) Prewitt was born on July 26, 1930, in Twisp, Washington, and passed away at his home in Tacoma on July 28, 2026, at the age of 96. Del was the oldest of four children born to Art and Edna Prewitt. He grew up on the family ranch near Balky Hill in Twisp, […]
Monika Courtney
Monika Courtney passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 73, and leaves this valley a better place for all her years of friendship and dedication to her work. She is survived by her husband Robert, her sister Uschi, her nephew Tino, and her two cats, Bonnie and Clyde. Monika was born in […]
Celebration of life
There will be a Celebration of Life for Dean Shaw on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Cascade Bible Church. A light lunch will be served, please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you like.
Steve Barnett
Steve Barnett, adventurer, skier, photographer, author, and the grandfather of telemark skiing, died June 16, 2026, after contending with Parkinson’s disease. He was 79 years old. To read Steve’s full obituary and share memories, visit wildflowerfuneralconcepts.com.
Barbara Laverne Taylor
Barbara Laverne Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026. Born in the Methow Valley, Dec. 6, 1946, Barbara loved the outdoors. She adored her times hunting in the hills with her husband and family. She would not turn down an opportunity to go camping, take a road trip, or go for a horse […]
Tara Anne Wright
It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Tara Anne Wright, 55, who passed away on June 17, 2026, in Arlington, Washington. Born on June 28, 1970, in Seattle, Washington, Tara lived a vibrant and fulfilling life that touched the hearts of many in the Methow Valley. Tara’s educational journey began in […]
