OBITUARIES

On Jan. 3, 2022, Cy, “Crazy Cy” also affectionately known as Uncle Crazy, passed away surrounded by family. He is survived by his loving wife, Angela, mother Jean, father William, sister Billie, niece and nephews. As well as his Aunt Donna, Uncle Roger and many beloved friends that turned into family. He was born on […]

Ward Lowell Hartzell, of Twisp, was born to Richard and Mary (Williams) Hartzell in Yakima, Washington, on Dec. 29, 1930. Ward was the second of four sons and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. Ward Hartzell was 91 years old at the time of his death on Dec. 31, 2021. He was a lifelong Christian and […]

Paul V. Christopherson passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 26, 2021, with his wife, Deb, by his side. Paul was born on May 14, 1953, to Ralph and Paula (Esau) Christopherson. He was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; their beloved daughter, Rozlyn; his mother, […]

William “Bill” Stuart Karro died peacefully at home with family on Dec. 16 after multiple bouts with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patti, their three children, Jason (Tracy), Jared and Matthew (Mary,) and three grandchildren, Bryan, Lilah and Wyatt. In addition, he leaves behind four siblings: Rob, Loren (Dan), Terry, […]

Rolf Julius Kolden passed away peacefully in Winthrop on Dec. 5, 2021, with his wife and daughter by his side. Rolf was born in Black Duck, Minnesota, on Feb. 21, 1942, during a blinding snowstorm that caused him to be delivered by a midwife on the counter of his grandfather’s general store. He grew up […]

Kurt Snover died suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021, while on a walk near his Winthrop home. Kurt was born April 26, 1943, in Albany, New York, the first child of James Edward and Jane Gilson Snover. He showed his characteristic determination when, at an early age, he wanted to play with his […]

Janet Verkuyl grew up in Winthrop in the 1940s on 2,000 acres of their family dude ranch in what is now known today as the Chewuch Loop. The Methow Valley Ranch, as it is still called, provided people the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful valley and to live the life of a cowboy. She and […]

Douglas Howard Anderson, born Dec. 9, 1954, in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota, to Dorothy Mae and Victor Helmer Anderson, was a loving brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Doug moved to Brewster in 1978, where he served the area as a pharmacist and community member. He enjoyed the outdoors and living the simple life in […]

Jonathan Horner, a decade-long resident of the Twisp area, passed away Oct. 29 at Harmony House in Brewster, Washington, after a battle with cancer, aged 74. He was the son of John and  Catherine Horner of Seattle, and brother of Jack Horner (all deceased), and leaves four siblings, Jill Horner of Santa Maria, California; Chris […]