Donna was born in Minnesota in 1930 and passed away surrounded by her beloved family on Dec. 8, 2022. She is survived by her lifetime husband Arnold F Kruse and her six children, Phillip Kruse, Karen Goheen, Kathie Kruse, David Kruse, Daniel Kruse, and Kimberly Frey. Preceded in death by her son Paul Kruse. She […]
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Dale Allen Tonseth
Dale Allan Tonseth 82, of Twisp, passed away in Brewster, Washington, surrounded by loved ones on Dec. 28, 2022. Dale was born on Sept. 12, 1940, to Helen and Carrol Tonseth in Methow, Washington. After graduating from Pateros High School in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served at Fort Bliss earning […]
Robert Donovan Wolfe
Don was born Oct. 18, 1940, near Twisp. He died Dec. 21, 2022. He was a fantastic hunter, tracker and fisherman. Don kept our family fed with venison, salmon, and trout from our mountains, rivers and streams. His mother Berniece King promptly canned all for the long massive winter snowfalls, at that time in the […]
Harold ‘Pete’ Kittrell
Harold Virgil “Pete” Kittrell passed away at his home in Okanogan, Washington, in early August of this year. Pete was born Oct. 17, 1947, in Omak to Dorothy Price Kittrell and Glenn Kittrell and was raised in Twisp. He had two main gifts and passions in his life: music and books. Like his mother, Dorothy, […]
Laura Kay Stanesa
Laura Kay Stanesa was born on Oct. 31, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and during her formative years, she experienced and learned about life in many locations. Those places included Minnesota, California, Illinois, Hong Kong BCC, Indiana, and Washington state. For five years, Laura attended Hong Kong International School in Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, graduating in […]
Quinn E. Christianson
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 […]
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 […]
