Sandra Kay Wilde was born on July 14, 1951, in Michigan to Francis and Alice Oakford. As a young woman she set out for work and adventure in Chicago. But after a severe storm, she threw her jacket in the garbage, vowing never to wear one again, and moved to Florida. We never saw Sandy […]
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Frances Elizabeth Mishler
1922 – 2014
Frances Elizabeth Mishler, 92, passed peacefully at Jamie’s Place Adult Care Home in Winthrop on July 24, 2014, with family by her side. Frances was born on Jan. 14, 1922, in Plover, Iowa, to Francis and Mamie Higbee. She moved with her family to the West Coast in 1936, settling in the Seattle/Bothell area where […]
Memorial: William R. (Bill) Morgan
A graveside memorial service for William R. (Bill) Morgan will be held on Saturday (Aug. 9) at 11:30 a.m. at Sullivan Cemetery in Winthrop. Following the service, a gathering for family and friends will be held at the home of Connie and Howard Sonnichsen in Twisp.
Memorial: Frank L. Kenney
A celebration of life for Frank L. Kenney will be held at the Winthrop Barn on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. All friends of the Kenney family are invited to come and join us in sharing stories of his life.
Frank Henry Austin 1932–2014
Frank Henry Austin was born on Nov. 24, 1932, to Ralph and Amy Austin in Twisp, and passed away on July 21, 2014, at Colonial Vista Nursing Home in Wenatchee with family by his side. Frank spent the last four years at Colonial Vista as a result of a horrific car accident in June of […]
Frank Lowell Kenney 1921–2014
Frank Lowell Kenney of Winthrop passed away July 11, 2014. He was born Feb. 9, 1921, in Clinton, Iowa, the eldest son of Cady Clifford and Gladys Lowell Kenney. During the Great Depression, Cady moved his family to a ranch near Encampment, Wyoming. Frank loved all things western, and living on a ranch led to […]
Joy Irene (Martin) Watkins-Carlin1931–2014
Joy Irene (Martin) Watkins-Carlin Joy Irene (Martin) Watkins-Carlin, 83, passed away at A Touch of Heaven assisted living facility in Redding, California, on June 17, 2014. Joy was born Jan. 3, 1931, in Winthrop, to Willis Martin Sr. and Mona (La Rue) Martin. She is survived by one son, Bruce L. Watkins (California); three stepsons, […]
Karen Filer Knapp1936–2014
Karen Filer Knapp, 77, of Bridgeport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 3, 2014, after an extended battle with chronic kidney and heart disease. Karen was born on July 27, 1936, to Dwight and Marguerite Filer in Twisp. She married Paul Knapp on August 1, 1954, and they were married for […]
William R. (Bill) Morgan 1932–2014
William R. (Bill) Morgan passed away on June 21, 2014, at Central Washington Hospital. He was 82. Bill was the youngest of five children born to Harry S. and Daisy (Lyon) Morgan on March 8, 1932. He was raised in Winthrop, where he graduated from Winthrop High School in 1950. He played baseball, basketball and […]
Celebration of life: Peggy Lloyd Putnam
Please join us as we celebrate Peggy, a life well-lived and a person well-loved. To celebrate a life that touched many hearts we will gather at 11 a.m. on July 20 at Beaver Creek Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Methow Valley Community Center in Twisp, from noon–3 p.m. Please bring your favorite side dish/dessert to […]
