MYRTLE BROOKS
Wenatchee
Myrtle Brooks, 71, a resident of Wenatchee for more than 30 years, died on Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, after a sudden illness at Central Washington Hospital. Myrtle was born to William and Ellie Marie (Dreckman) Schlinsog on June 18, 1926, in Bruce Township, Minn. She was raised and received her early education in central Minnesota, later moving to Eagle Bend, Minn. It was in Eagle Bend that she met and fell in love with the love of her life, Gordon Brooks of Long Prairie, Minn. They were married on Aug. 22, 1948, in Eagle Bend, Minn., and were married for nearly 50 years. Shortly after their marriage, the couple moved to Orondo, where they purchased an orchard and grew apples for 10 years. They sold the orchard and moved to Wenatchee to the home that Gordon and his father lovingly built for them. They remained together in their home until Myrtle's death. Myrtle attended Wenatchee Valley College, where she received her licensed practical nursing training. Following her training, she worked at the former Deaconess Hospital for several years. Myrtle was an avid seamstress and a member of the Wenatchee Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her favorite pastime was composing poetry, and she even had a dream of putting together a small book of poetry to be published. She devoted her life to her home and family and will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her loving husband, Gordon of their home in Wenatchee; her daughter, Becky Carrion of Wenatchee; her daughter and son-in-law, Cherly and Mike McKnight of Bertha, Minn.; three grandchildren, Jennifer Coffen and her husband, Ron of Columbia, Md., Anthony Carrion and his wife, Julie of Gaithersburg, Md., and Christopher M. Carrion of Wenatchee; two brothers, Lawrence Harnack of Eagle Bend, Minn., and Arnold Harnack and his wife, Vae of East Wenatchee; a sister-in-law, June Dorner and her husband, Roger; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Violet Galligan, Elsie Warren and Leona Untersher. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones Funeral Home, Wenatchee.

EMMA LOUISE FRANCE
Wenatchee
Emma Louise France was born on Aug. 5, 1917, to Fred and Edith (Milner) Nancekivell in Wenatchee. She died on Sunday morning, Nov. 23, 1997, at Central Washington Hospital. She attended Wenatchee schools and Washington State University. She married Vernon France on July 1, 1938, in Wenatchee. During their 60 years together, she raised four children. She served as a PTA president, was active in business and was a pillar of the community. Emmy was a past member of the Wenatchee Soroptimist Club and a Lady Lion. She organized the Wenatchee Lioness Club and the Wenatchee Valley Lions Club. She eventually served as president of all three of these organizations. She received many awards during her service, including the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow Award for Humanitarian Service from Lions Club International Foundation. She was well traveled in business and Lions work, having visited Asia, South Africa, Australia, Central America, Canada and many points in the United States. She is a longtime member of the Church of God, Faith of Abraham. She is survived by her loving husband, Vernon; her daughter, Becky Gapan and husband, Joe of Wenatchee; her sons, Bill and wife Sarah of Everett, Greg and wife Karen of Wenatchee and Jeff and wife Terri of Redmond; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a large extended family. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones Funeral Home.

ANNA E. GRIFFITH
Chelan
Anna E. Griffith, 94, a 60-year resident of the Lake Chelan area, died on Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, at the Regency Manor Convalescent Center, following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 27, 1903, in Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Gehrke) Hicketheir. She moved with her family to the Chelan area in 1917. Her family was in the restaurant business and owned a sawmill in Navarre Coulee. Anna attended Chelan High School. On July 7, 1922, she married Elgin Griffith in Wenatchee. They owned and operated an orchard in Manson, which is still being operated by the third generation of the Griffith family. Anna was a devoted wife and mother. In recent years, she especially enjoyed the senior luncheons on Fridays in Manson. She is survived by two sons, Evan of Chelan and Jim of Manson; one sister, Alma Mauson of Ladysmith, B.C.; a sister-in-law, Elsie Gentry of Wenatchee; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991, one son and one brother. Arrangements are by Precht Rose Chapel, Chelan.

WILHELMINA ELIZABETH HIEBNER
Middletown, R.I.
Wilhelmina Elizabeth Hiebner, 83, of Middletown, R.I., died Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, in the Grand Islander Care Center in Middletown. She was born Jan. 8, 1914, to William and Wilhelmina (Meyer) Schuetz in Arlington Heights, Ill. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wheaton, Ill. She belonged to St. Paul's Ladies Circle of Wheaton as well as the Couples Club. She was formerly active in the Girl Scouts of America. Survivors include her husband, Robert Hiebner Sr. of Middletown; a son, Robert Hiebner Jr. of Middletown; two daughters, Sandra Grebe of Burnsville, Minn., and Diane Rimbach of Leavenworth; a brother, Orville Schuetz of LaGrange Park, Ill.; a sister, Lillian Gusie of Wheaton, Ill.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Wilfred, Harold and Glenn Schuetz; and three sisters, Dorothy Petersen, Lucille Allen and Marie Schuetz. Arrangements are by Memorial Funeral Home in Newport, R.I.

CHARLES PETERSON
Oroville
Charles Peterson, 72, of Oroville, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997, at the Veteran's Hospital in Spokane. He was born April 13, 1925, in Oroville, to Peter and Ruth Peterson. Charlie grew up in Oroville and attended the Oroville schools. In 1943, he entered the U.S. Navy and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Following the war, he returned to Oroville. He ranched in the Aeneas Valley with his brothers. He spent his time between the ranch and Oroville and worked in the apple industry as well as ranching. Charlie enjoyed hunting, fishing and hiking. He took various family members hiking in the Pasayten wilderness. Survivors include one brother, Oliver, of Spokane; three sisters, Elouise Williams of Moses Lake, Elaine Loeffelbein of Wenatchee and Doris Lenton of Oroville; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Bergh Funeral Service of Oroville is in charge of arrangements.

CYRIL R. SMITH
Wenatchee
Cyril R. Smith, 87, a longtime Wenatchee resident, died Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, at Central Washington Hospital. Cyril was born at Everett on Aug. 19, 1910, to Roy F. and Mildred (Casey) Smith. The family lived in many communities along the Cascade route of the Great Northern Railroad, which employed Cyril's father. In 1925, the family settled in Wenatchee. In 1928, Cyril graduated from Wenatchee High School. He later attended Washington State College (University) for two years. Following college, Cyril went to work for the U.S. Post Office as a letter carrier, retiring in 1966 after 35 1/2 years. He then worked for 11 years as an appraiser for the Chelan County Assesor's Office. Cyril married Peggy O'Neal at Chelan on June 15, 1940. During World War II, he served for 3 1/2 years with the U.S. Army in the Asiatic-Pacific-Aleutian campaign. Cyril was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee. He was a lifetime member of Riverside Lodge F&AM No.112 and for many years was a member of the Community Concert Association and the Central Washington Knife and Fork Club. Cyril was a very giving man and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a carpenter, mechanic, electrician, plumber and house builder/remodeler. He donated his knowledge and time to his friends, working on many homes in the Wenatchee area. Cyril is survived by his wife, Peggy, of the family home; two sons, R. Bruce Smith and wife Barbara of Woodinville, and Stephen R. Smith of Warden; two grandchildren, Amy Smith Shoffner of Mountlake Terrace and Charles R. Smith of Pullman; a brother, Erwin F. Smith of Port Orchard; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Jones and Jones Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

AARON C. 'SMILEY' WILEY
Twisp
Aaron C. "Smiley" Wiley, 60, of Twisp and a former Everett resident, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997, at his home. Aaron was born on April 18, 1937, at Marysville to Aaron and Janet (Dow) Wiley. He grew up at Marysville. Aaron served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Dixie Lee Bogart at Everett on June 8, 1963. They lived at Everett until October of 1996 when they moved to Twisp. Aaron worked in construction and had his own business, Wiley's Custom Upholstery, Starlite Janitorial, and Marblemount Gifts. Aaron was loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was a very loving and devoted husband and father. Survivors include his wife, Dixie of Twisp; sons Wayne Wiley and Ronnie Wiley, both of Everett; daughters Janice Wiley of Mount Vernon, Wendy Kay Wiley of Everett and Linda Phelps of Yakima; a grandson, whom they are raising, James "Eddie" Wiley of Twisp; a brother, Larry Wiley of Everett; and nine grandchildren. Aaron was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Precht's Methow Valley chapel in Twisp is in charge of arrangements.

NORA CATHERINE 'SUSIE' KEYSER
Wenatchee
Nora Catherine "Susie" Keyser, 70, of Wenatchee, died Sunday evening, Nov. 23, 1997, at Central Washington Hospital. She was born May 20, 1927, in Woodbine, Iowa, to Walter B. and Della (Thomas) Brown. She had been a resident of the Wenatchee area since 1985. Nora grew up in southern Illinois, and graduated from the Longbranch School in Benton, Ill. She spent countless hours hunting and fishing. She was also an avid fan of country music, cowboys and horses. Nora married Vern W. Keyser in Murphysboro, Ill., on July 24, 1961. They traveled across America for several years, then made their home in Titusville, Fla., for many years, where he was employed by Disney World, and later by Kane Brothers Furniture. In Florida, Mrs. Keyser dealt in antiques and fine jewelry at her own shop. The Keyser "babies" were of the canine variety -- two white poodles named Sheba and Coquette, and a very special Doberman named Fritz Von Keyser. Nora moved to Wenatchee following the death of her husband. Nora is survived by her sister, Hazel F. Lehne of Wenatchee; her sister Thelma Hudgins and husband Monroe of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; and her brother, Donald K. "Pete" Brown and his wife Jackie of Centralia, Ill. She is also survived by nephews Robert Taylor of Leavenworth, Kenneth Lehne of Wenatchee, Donovan Davis of Mounds, Ill., Larry Brown, Terry Brown and David Brown, all of Indiana; and nieces Jessilyn L. Lehne of Wenatchee, Paula Campbell of Spokane, Pamela Auvil of Orondo, Cheryl McElyea of Orlando, Fla., Linda Hurt of Evansville, Ind., Kimberly Brown of Chandler, Ind., Donna Brown and Robbie Brown of Illinois; and numerous great-nieces and great--nephews including Rachel Hockett of Orondo, Jessica Loyd of East Wenatchee and Dan R. Campbell of Cheney. Her parents preceded her in death, as did her brother, Harold Brown, her sister Marjorie Sutterfield and her husband Vern Keyser. "Aunt Susie" will be remembered for her silly songs and tall tales, along with her independent spirit. May she rest peacefully in the arms of Jesus. At Susie's request there will be no services held. Any memorials may be made to the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Arrangements are assisted by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

JACK V. MILLER
Wenatchee
Jack V. Miller, age 76, passed on Nov. 23, 1997, at his home in Wenatchee. He was born on Feb. 14, 1921, to Clarence and Evlyn (Forbes) Miller in Mukilteo. Jack received his education in Mukilteo and then attended J.M. Perry Institute. During World War II Jack served his country in the Yukon Territory and the education he had received prior to the war he served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Jack worked as a "recycling engineer" for over 20 years. He also enjoyed being a machinist, and also working on his cars. Jack enjoyed fishing, and hunting (in his early years). As of late he has enjoyed traveling in his motor home. Jack is survived by his wife and best friend, Gracie Carricio; one son, Gary L. Miller of Auburn; one stepson, Gordon R. Long of Moreno Valley, Calif.; and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his mother in 1990; his father in 1978; and one brother, Kerney Miller in 1945. Jones and Jones Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.

LUCILE KELTY PERKINS
Wenatchee
Lucile Kelty Perkins died at Central Washington Hospital on Nov. 23, 1997, at age 81. She was born on Aug. 5, 1916, at home in McCoy, Ore., to Clyde and Bertha Kelty. She lived her early childhood in McMinnville, Ore., and later moved to Salem, Ore., where she graduated from high school in 1933. She attended college in Monmouth, Ore., and later taught school for a few years before World War II. During World War II, she worked at Columbia Aircraft in Portland, Ore., as a riveter. Following the war, she worked for the telephone company in Portland until she married Robert Gideon Perkins on Dec. 10, 1949. They moved to Prineville, Ore., and later lived in John Day, Ore., Milton-Freewater, Ore., and Pomeroy, Wash., and has been a resident of the Wenatchee area for the past 18 years. She was preceded in death by Robert Perkins. She is survived by daughters, Jane Bodenweiser, Salem, Ore., Nikki Perkins, Walla Walla, and Susan Morris, East Wenatchee; a sister, Berniece Driscoll, Dallas, Ore.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held in April at a church in Oregon near where she was born. Her ashes will be spread at the family cemetery at Bethel, Wash. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

SUSAN R. RICKETTS
Seattle
Susan R. Ricketts, age 51, born Feb. 12, 1946, passed away Oct. 30, 1997, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by husband, Mark Ricketts; and daughters, Lisa and her husband Joel Staab, and Laura Ricketts. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Acacia Funeral Home, Seattle.

MARGARET 'PEGGY' MCPHAIL HAGLUND
Wenatchee
Margaret "Peggy" McPhail Haglund died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997, in Wenatchee. Peggy was born on March 24, 1919, in Glasgow, Scotland, to Patrick Joseph and Margaret Whyte. She moved with her parents and younger sister Marion to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in the early 1920s. After graduating from high school, she married James E. Haglund on June 25, 1937. Peggy and Jim were active members of several communities throughout Eastern Washington where Peggy supported her husband in his various roles as an educator, while raising a family of four. Peggy worked tirelessly in every community she lived as a volunteer for many charitable and youth organizations. She especially enjoyed her service at the local, district and state level of the PTA. Peggy loved to swim and worked for many years as a lifeguard and water safety instructor at the Bridgeport swimming pool. Peggy's focus was always on youth, and to that end she gave untiringly of her time and talents. Peggy will live on in our hearts and will be remembered for her zest for life, unsinkable spirit, quick wit, wise council and fierce loyalty to her family and friends. Peggy is survived by her husband of 60 years, James E. Haglund; daughter, Jacqueline Jo Kenfield of Spokane; son Gregory Haglund of Moses Lake; son Jim Pat Haglund of East Wenatchee; daughter JoAnn Keeler of East Wenatchee; seven grandchildren, Todd, Kellanne, Deedre Jo, Eric, Kristian, Patrick and Nicholas; and five great-grandchildren, Melissa, John, Kristian, Amber and Sunshine. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister. A private family service will be held at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to the Bridgeport Swimming Pool, c/o the city of Bridgeport, P.O. Box 640, Bridgeport, Wash. 98813. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones Funeral Directors of Wenatchee.

DENNIS LYLE KOCH
East Wenatchee
Dennis Lyle Koch, 55, a longtime resident of East Wenatchee and former longtime resident of Othello, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, following a tractor accident. Dennis was born on June 25, 1942, in Hardin, Mont., the son of Alphonse R. and Lillian (Quest) Koch. He moved to Othello with his family in 1952 and graduated from Othello High School, class of 1960. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960, where he served in the 7th Fleet in the South Pacific as a radioman aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bennington. Dennis was discharged from the Navy in 1964 and returned to Othello, where on July 8, 1967, he married JoAnn Moore at the United Methodist Church. They moved to East Wenatchee in 1968, where he has been employed as an electrician for Alcoa. Dennis was well known as a person always willing to help and he loved music and his guitar. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, JoAnn, at the family home in East Wenatchee; one son, Devin Koch of Deer Park; one daughter, Sydney Barcellos of Deer Park; his mother, Lillian "Sally" Koch of East Wenatchee; three sisters, Lillian Kay Turner of Deer Park, Glenna Elaine Goll of Maple Shade, N.J., and Maxine M. Riggs of East Wenatchee; and three grandchildren, Kylene, Shaylie and Karlee Barcellos, all of Deer Park. He was preceded in death by his father, Al, and one brother, Bob.

BARNEY EVERETT LAY
Omak
Barney Everett Lay, 60, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997, at the Mid-Valley Hospital in Omak. Barney was born March 6, 1937, in Omak to Howard Wilson and Geneva Mae (Haley) Lay. He attended Omak High School, graduating in 1955. He married Alvina Anderson in 1955. They had four children and later divorced. Barney married Mary E. Chase on May 12, 1979, at Conconully. They had one daughter. Barney made a career in law enforcement, retiring as police chief of Okanogan in 1974. He was an active lifelong member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles on local and state levels. Barney was involved in many community and state fund-raisers and organizations. Barney was a member of the Retired Washington State Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers, F.O.E. Aerie No. 3004, and was currently serving as state trustee of the Eagles. Barney is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; two daughters, Shyla Moomaw and spouse, Bill, of Omak, and Donza Lay and spouse, Duane Wolley, of Carlton; two granddaughters, Kawssa and Cherise Moomaw, of Omak; his brother and sister-in-law, Donald H. and Lauretta Lay, of Omak; and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Barney Everett Jr. and Timothy Wayne; and one daughter, Tonya Lynn. Barney will be long remembered for his quick wit and smile and ambitious ways by all who knew him. Precht-Harrison Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

JANICE E. LOUYS
Port Angeles
Janice E. Louys, 70, Port Angeles, a former longtime Wenatchee resident, passed away peacefully at her home in Port Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997. She was born on Oct. 5, 1927, in Wenatchee to Clark W. and Lura M. (Shanafelt) Mauk. She was raised and schooled in Wenatchee, graduating from Wenatchee High School in 1945. She continued her education at the University of Washington and later at Whitworth College in Spokane, majoring in music. Upon completion of her education, she made her home in Seattle, where she remained until returning to Wenatchee in 1954. She made her home in Wenatchee until returning to Seattle in 1968 and for the next several years split her time between her home in Seattle and her cabin at Lake Wenatchee. In 1992, she moved to make her home in Port Angeles. Janice was a concert violinist and had performed with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony, Everett Community Symphony, Edmonds Community Symphony and the Seattle Philharmonic Orchestra. She spent her last 10 performing years with the Port Angeles Community Symphony performing all over the world. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Richard Alderman, Cashmere; three grandchildren, Joanna Head, Tonia Alderman and Diana Alderman, all of Cashmere; and two great-granddaughters, Kayla Head and Caitlynn Head, both of Cashmere. She was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Mauk; one stillborn sister, Harriet Mauk; and her former husband, Gerald "Jerry" Louys Jr. in 1971. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

STEPHANIE G. LOW
Wenatchee
Stephanie G. Low, 54, a 25-year resident of Wenatchee, passed away Nov. 18, 1997, surrounded by loving friends and family after a brave and dignified battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 8, 1943, in Yakima, to Stephen and Doris (Grant) Weist. Stephanie and her family moved to Cashmere in 1953. She graduated from Cashmere High School in 1961, and in 1963 she married her high school sweetheart, Gary Low. Gary joined the U.S. Air Force and they traveled throughout Europe for most of the early 1960s. In 1965, she gave birth to their first son in Evereux, France, then returned to the States, eventually settling in Salem, Ore., with a total of four children. In 1972, Gary and two of their children died in a devastating house fire. Stephanie and two children survived and moved back to Cashmere to be near her parents. She found a home in Wenatchee where she raised her two children. Stephanie never remarried as her children were the most important thing to her. All her time, energy, motives and goals were to raise her two children with love, honesty, much understanding and patience. The outdoors was also one of her greatest loves. She and her family would go mushroom hunting up the Icicle every spring. She could barely get through the winter before she would long to go up in the woods and have a campfire and hunt for mushrooms. Her love for nature and animals was so true and deep. Singing was also a favorite pastime and she was a member of the Wenatchee Appleaires for 15 years. More recently she worked at the Wenatchee Library and she was on the management team for the Central Washington Hospital Gift Shop. Stephanie will be missed so very much. She had a great sense of humor that would see her through anything. She could crack a joke up to the very end. We are so sad that we lost her, but will remember her with laughter and many many happy memories. She is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Jody of Kent; her daughter, Melanie Low of Wenatchee; her sister, Sharon and her husband Jerry Swanson of Collins, N.Y.; her sister, Loey and her husband Norm Minske of Omaha, Neb.; as well as many nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her two loving and devoted dogs, Candy and Bear, who will miss her as much as the rest of us. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gary, son Christopher and daughter Brenda. Jones and Jones Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.

EMIL S. REIMAN
Wenatchee
Emil S. Reiman, 78, a longtime resident of the Wenatchee Valley, died early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 1997, at Central Washington Hospital. He was born on Nov. 4, 1919, in Quincy, to Sam and Emma (Schmitt) Reiman. He grew up and received his early education in Quincy and, as a young man, moved to Wenatchee. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Florida during World War II. He served there as a motorcycle military policeman. Following his military discharge, Emil returned to Wenatchee. He began working here with Alcoa for a time and then continued work in the construction business building homes. On June 20, 1953, he married Lora R. Lisenbury in Wenatchee. The couple have remained here in the Wenatchee Valley ever since, living in East Wenatchee, Leavenworth and then back to Wenatchee. During this time, Mr. Reiman continued working in the construction business as a carpenter. He enjoyed having his coffee and visiting with friends in the mornings at various local restaurants and was a member of the Wenatchee Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Lora R. Reiman of Wenatchee; his four sisters, Hannah Carlson and Clara Craig, both of Ephrata, Laura McComb of Quincy and Esther Rainey of Wenatchee; his two brothers, Al and Rudy Reiman, both of Quincy; his one niece; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother. Private family graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date. American Burial and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.