Remembering Quinn Christianson on his 53rd birthday, Dec. 10 (Dec. 10, 1969-March 4, 2021). Happy Birthday in Heaven, Quinn. You left me 646 days ago and not one of those days has passed without me missing you. I never got to say goodbye or feel your arms hold me tight one more time. I am […]
OBITUARIES
David Chantler
David Chantler, Seattle native and resident of the Methow Valley, died Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Winthrop at age 84. Dave was born Oct. 12, 1938, in Seattle to Cord and Martha Chantler. He was raised in West Seattle along with his younger brother, Wayne. At age 9 Dave began piano lessons, beginning his life-long […]
Clayton Lamarr Kimball
On Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, Clayton Lamarr Kimball, adoring husband, son, brother, uncle and friend to all, passed away at the age of 39 due to heart complications. Clayton’s friends and family remember him as a loyal, kind soul who charmed and inspired all with his sense of humor, champion hugs and unshakable conviction. Clayton […]
David ‘Dave’ Maxwell Williams
David “Dave” Maxwell Williams, 32, passed Sept. 28, 2022, after 11 years of prolonged illness. Dave is survived by his parents Karen Williams and Marty Williams of Twisp, sisters Kim and Holly, nephew Howie, niece Maya, and extended family in California and Colorado. Dave loved the Methow Valley and will always be a valley kid. […]
Craig Richard Weaver
Craig Richard Weaver, born Aug. 8, 1951, died Oct. 14, 2022, in Blaine, Washington. Formerly of Portage and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Born into a richly musical family, Craig showed a talent for the cello at an early age, beginning his studies with Arthur Bachman when the family lived in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan. Studied with Grace […]
James Harlowe Haugen
James Harlowe Haugen of Winthrop, Washington, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, in Wenatchee, Washington, of natural causes. He was born in Hannaford, North Dakota, on the family farm to Hans and Maxine Haugen on June 8, 1933. Jim’s elementary education included time in a one-room schoolhouse, with his mother as the teacher. He attended Hannaford […]
Craig R. Weaver
Our beloved and brilliant cellist has passed away; my beloved husband Craig R. Weaver, long-time resident of Winthrop and Twisp, co-founder of the Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival and retired Seattle Symphony who enjoyed a career which spanned over 60 years. Aug. 8, 1951-Oct. 14, 2022, age 71. Words cannot express the heartbreak; may his […]
Roberta Rice-Lechner
On Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, Roberta Rice-Lechner passed away at the age of 84. She was born Roberta Mae Scott, to parents Robert Alexander Scott (Rabbit) and Blanche Mae Scott (Missy). She was known affectionately as “Crea,” short for creature. She was raised in Wallace and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. As a teen, she moved to […]
Death Notice – James Harlowe Haugen
James Harlowe Haugen of Winthrop, Washington, passed away Oct. 12, 2022, in Wenatchee, Washington, of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at the Methow Valley United Methodist Church in Winthrop on Saturday (Oct. 22) at 1 p.m. The complete obituary will be published next week. Please also visit www.rivervalleyfuneral.com for the complete obituary.
Leo
Leo passed away peacefully at the Methow Valley Veterinary Hospital on Oct. 13 at the age of 17. He was loyal and loving to his handlers, but all others foolish enough to try and pet him were subjected to the “Big Hiss.” He will be sorely missed by his owners but not so much by […]
