WILLIAM (BILL) ANDERSON
Kent
William (Bill) D. Anderson, 57, passed away Sunday, April 4, 1999 at Care Center at Kelsey Creek, Bellevue. He worked as an Electronic Technician/Signed Superintendent for W.S.D.O.T. for 26 years. After retiring, he worked as a traffic designer for a consulting firm. He was raised in East Wenatchee from 1946 to 1967. He graduated from Eastmont in 1960. Bill married Carol Cutshall of Wenatchee in 1965 and they moved to Kent in 1968. Survivors include his wife, Carol Anderson of Kent; daughters, Shawna Tredway of Renton and Tara Olsen of North Bend, father, James Anderson of Ephrata, brothers, Duane Anderson of Seattle, James Anderson of Austin, TX, Richard Anderson of Monroe, Robert Anderson of Wenatchee, Daniel Anderson of Woodinville, Jack Anderson of Vancouver; sister, Catherine Flint of Ephrata; two sons-in-law, Bret Tredway and Mark Olsen; two grandsons, Joseph Tredway and Nicholas Tredway. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 1999 at First Christian Church of Kent. Blietz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GLENN ROBERT DOWNING
Seattle
Glenn Robert Downing, age 66, passed away at home April 10, 1999 following a heroic battle with cancer. Glenn was born July 2, 1932 in Everett. He grew up in Wenatchee, attending Wenatchee Jr. College and later the University of Washington. Glenn served in the Army at Ft. Lewis in 1953-1955. Glenn retired from Boeing in 1994 following a long career as a draftsman and later as a technical illustrator. He was preceded in death by a brother, Warren and sister, Dorothy. Glenn is survived by a sister Erna; daughters, Cynthia and Pamela; son, Kurt (Nicole). A memorial service will be held at Yarington's Funeral Home in White Center on Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Fred Hutchison Cancer Research.

JAMES C. "JIM" HART
Malaga
James C. "Jim" Hart, 89, a Malaga resident for 54 years and a retired orchardist passed away in Wenatchee, Sunday, April 11, 1999. Jim was born in Longbeach, CA on Nov. 25, 1909 to Bert and Marie Hart. At an early age, his family moved to Alberta, Canada where they homesteaded near Lethbridge. Following his father's death, his mother moved the children to Franklin, IA where Jim finished his education and helped to support the family. He learned the profession of commercial baking and worked at it for several years. He then studied dry cleaning methods and practiced that trade for several years. He married Frances Hendricks in 1931 and they made their home in Fort Madison, IA until the couple, with their son, James E. moved to Malaga and purchased an orchard. He retired from orcharding in the seventies and became the greens keeper at the Three Lakes Public Golf Course, a work he enjoyed for a few years. Jim and his wife traveled to the British Isles, Germany, Japan and the Philippines to visit their son, Dr. James Hart while he served in the U.S. Air Force. Jim loved to fish and put his boat in many lakes. He enjoyed golf and always had a beloved canine friend. He was a member of the Wenatchee Active Club, Wenatchee Elks and the Baptist Church in Iowa. He attended the Wenatchee Adventist Church with his wife. Jim left behind his wife of 68 years, brother Bill in Iowa, sister Dorothy in California, Violet in Mount Pleasant Iowa, his daughter-in-law Ruth, five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, his brother Richard and his son, Dr. James E. Hart. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 17, 1999 at 3 p.m. at the Wenatchee Adventist Church. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee under the direction of Telford's Chapel of the Valley. Memorials in Jim's honor may be given to the Adventist Church building fund or Alzheimer Research Center.

PATRICIA JOY KRONMAL
Concord, CA
Patricia Joy Kronmal, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in Mt. Diablo Medical Center in California. She was a 39 year resident of Concord, CA and was known for her generosity, goodwill, and activism to improve open access to those with disabilities. She was an active member of the Contra Costa County Paratransit Coordinating Council and had also been a member of the board of directors of the Dan O'hara Foundation. She was especially known for her sense of humor. Born June 19, 1941 in Wenatchee, to Harold and Violet (Mitchell) Shipman, she graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1959. She was a 1980 graduate of St. Mary's College in Moraga, CA where she received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Patricia is survived by her husband of eighteen years, Ron Kronmal at home, her daughter Kathryn (Emry) Wilson and grandson Michael Wilson of Las Vegas, NV, her brother, Mark Shipman of Wenatchee, her sister Marcy Morgan of Walnut Creek, CA and her stepsons, Andrew and Gregory Kronmal of Livermore, CA. We will miss her uncanny ability to make us feel good about ourselves. We were all greatly blessed to have her as part of our lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

E. MARIE POPE
Wenatchee
E. Marie Pope, 68, of Wenatchee, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, April 11, 1999 at her residence. She was born June 13, 1930 in Tecumseh, NE to John Frank and Elizabeth Maurine (Whitehead) Dunlap. She was a resident of Colorado Springs from 1962 to 1997 and then moved to the Wenatchee area. Marie and Vernon Pope were married July 31, 1953 in Yakima. The center of her life and all her interest and attention centered around her love and care of her family. She will be long remembered for never forgetting birthdays, anniversaries or any holiday for her family. She owned and operated Golf Acres Beauty Salon in Colorado Springs for 22 years. While living in the Wenatchee area, she attended the Free Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, Dennis M. and Daniel L. Pope, both of Colorado Springs, CO; her grandchildren, Emily Pope of Colorado Springs, CO and Kelsey Malik of Phoenix, AZ; her sisters, Marjorie Anderson of The Dalles, OR, Katherine M. West of Wenatchee; her brothers, Tom Dunlap of Orondo, Perry Franklin Dunlap of Montgomery, AL, H. Arnold Dunlap of Hot Springs, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Service of commemoration will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at Betts Memorial Chapel. Pastor Floyd Schwanz from the Free Methodist Church will officiate. Visitation will be until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999 at Memorial Gardens in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to the North Central Washington Home Health and Hospice or the American Cancer Society for Research. Services are under the care of Betts Funeral Service, Wenatchee.

JOHN ERNEST PRICE
Bayview, ID
John Ernest Price, age 95, of Bayview, ID a longtime Wenatchee resident, passed away in Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d'Alene, ID early Friday morning April 9, 1999. He was born in White House, KY on March 4, 1904 to John Quincy and Alice (Akers) Price. He married Margaret Fair on June 16, 1928 in Cashmere. They resided in Seattle for three years, returned to Wenatchee and were later in Kellogg, ID for 13 years, then returned to Wenatchee to make their home. After the death of his wife, he moved to Athol, ID where he resided with his son Jerry, who was his best friend and buddy until his death. He was a member of the Church of God, Faith of Abraham. Survivors include a son, Jerry Price of Bayview, ID; daughter, Mrs. Harry (Joan) Payne of Cowiche; eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Mr. Price was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Ida, one son Jack E. Price, three sisters and four brothers. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Wenatchee Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Church of God, Faith of Abraham or the American Cancer Society. Coeur d'Alene Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

INA M. SIMS
Monitor
Ina M. Sims, 72, a resident of Monitor for the past 48 years, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at Batesville, AR while taking care of her ailing mother. She was born to Don and Audie (Arnold) Loggains on January 21, 1927 at Guion, AR, where she was raised and educated. She married Cleo Washington Sims on January 26, 1946 at Guion, AR. In 1951, they moved to Washington, making their home in Monitor where they raised their family of six children. Ina dedicated herself to raising her children and later in helping with her 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ina loved gardening which she shared with her husband Cleo. Every year they planted, they always boasted some of the best vegetables around. Spending time with her family was her passion and nothing brought her greater joy than visits from her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and the times they spent playing cards. Words can't express Ina's love for her family and their love for her. Survivors include her husband Cleo Sims of Monitor, mother Audie Loggains of Melbourne, AR; two sons, Lloyd Sims and Chris Sims both of Monitor, four daughters, Mary Cook of Cashmere, Geneva Martin of Wenatchee, Louise Eisenrich of Monitor and Ada Hutchinson of Wenatchee; three brothers, Leon and Eldon Loggains of Melbourne, AR and Earl Loggains of Snowflake, AZ; 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Don Loggains and a brother, William Loggains. A funeral service for Ina M. Sims will be held Tuesday, April 13, 1999 at Braun Funeral Home in Cashmere at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bob Bauer officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, April 12, 1999 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Braun Funeral Home of Cashmere is handling arrangements.

EVA BIANCA STANICH
Wenatchee
A mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., April 17, 1999 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wenatchee.

ROY G. SULLIVAN
Wenatchee
Roy G. Sullivan, 69, a lifelong Wenatchee Valley resident, passed away Sunday morning, April 11, 1999 at Parkside Care Center. He was born on Feb. 7, 1930 in Wenatchee to Irwin R. and Maude D. (Snyder) Sullivan. He was raised and received his elementary education in East Wenatchee. He then attended Wenatchee High School and graduated in 1948. He went to work for the East Wenatchee Water District where he remained for over 30 years before retiring. On July 15, 1955, he was married to Dorothy G. Mendenhall in East Wenatchee. They made their home together in East Wenatchee. On March 20, 1998, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy. Roy was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Cheryl Sullivan, East Wenatchee; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Terry Gere, East Wenatchee; four grandchildren, Becky and Mandie Gere and Elizabeth and Sarah Sullivan all of East Wenatchee and a special friend, Widget. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Dorothy and one brother, Paul Edwin Sullivan. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in Evergreen Memorial Park with Pastor Stephen McGrady officiating. The casket will remain closed at all times. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

JESSIE EMA LEESE ZABREZNIK
Tonasket
Jessie Ema Leese Zabreznik, 87, an Aeneas Valley pioneer, who lived in Tonasket for the past 17 years, passed away Saturday, April 10, 1999 at the North Valley Hospital after a brief illness. Jessie was born Jan. 13, 1912 to Ranger and Ema Leese at Wauconda. Her early years were spent with her parents and family on homesteads in Wauconda and Aeneas Valley. She and her sisters rode horseback or walked approximately five miles to attend the Aeneas School from which she graduated. She married Louis L. Zabreznik in 1932 at Omak. They lived on their Aeneas Valley cattle ranch until 1946 when they sold the property and moved to Disautel so that their children could complete their schooling. Then in 1951, they repurchased the Aeneas property and lived there until retiring in 1982. Subsequently they moved to Tonasket. Jessie was an avid traveler. She visited many areas in the US, Canada and overseas. Gardening and sewing were other favorite hobbies up until her death. She was also a "killer" card player. People in the Tonasket area will long remember her elaborate outdoor Christmas lighting displays at her home on County Shop Road. In retirement, she was a longtime social services counselor and North Valley Nursing Home volunteer. Also, she was an active member of Tonasket's senior community and Senior Center. She is survived by three sisters, Dorothy Shove of Omak, Hazel Schroeder of Sedro Wooley and Evelyn Cates of Mt. Vernon, OR. Also surviving are four children, Beryl Curtis and Louis D. Zabreznik, both of Tonasket, Clyde Zabreznik of Wenatchee and Rodney Zabreznik of Fredericksburg, TX. Additionally, she left 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, plus numerous and nephews. She also leaves behind her close family friend, Ida Johnson of Tonasket. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1987 and daughter, Sylvia Stone, in 1995 and an infant grandson in 1957. Memorial services will be held at the Tonasket Senior Center at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 1999. For those friends who wish, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jesse's name to the Tonasket Senior Center. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Bergh Funeral Service of Tonasket is in charge of arrangements.

William D. "Bill" Anderson
William D. "Bill" Anderson, 57, of Kent, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at Care Center at Kelsey Creek in Bellevue. He was raised in East Wenatchee. He moved to Kent in 1968. He was an electronic technician and signal superintendent for the Washington State Department of Transportation for 26 years. He then worked as a traffic designer for a consulting firm. Survivors include his wife, Carol Anderson of Kent; two daughters, Shawna Tredway of Renton and Tara Olsen of North Bend; his father, James Anderson of Ephrata; six brothers, Duane Anderson of Seattle, James Anderson of Austin, Texas, Richard Anderson of Monroe, Robert Anderson of Wenatchee, Daniel Anderson of Woodinville, and Jack Anderson of Vancouver; and a sister, Catherine Flint of Ephrata. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the First Christian Church of Kent. Arrangements are by Bleitz Funeral Home of Bellevue.

Glenn Robert Downing
Glenn Robert Downing, 66, of Seattle, died Saturday, April 10, 1999, at his home. He was born in Everett and grew up in Wenatchee. He retired from Boeing in 1994. Survivors include a sister, Erna; two daughters, Cynthia and Pamela; and a son, Kurt. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, at Yarington's Funeral Home in White Center, in Seattle. Arrangements are by Yarington's Funeral Home, Seattle.

Phillip Arnold Fredrickson
Phillip Arnold Fredrickson, 61, of Rock Island, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, at Rock Island. He had moved to Rock Island a week ago and had been an insurance salesman. Survivors include three sons, Kent of North Band, Neb., Kurt of Kearney, Neb., and Mike of Gothenburg, Neb.; a daughter, Charlene Fecht of Oldsmar, Fla., and a sister, Violet Pruitt of Wenatchee. There are no services planned. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

James C. "Jim" Hart
James C. "Jim" Hart, 89, of Malaga, died Sunday, April 11, 1999. He worked as a baker and dry cleaner. After moving from Iowa to Malaga, he operated an orchard, retiring in the 1970s. He then became the greenskeeper at Three Lakes Public Golf Course. Survivors include his wife, Frances; a brother, Bill in Iowa; two sisters, Dorothy of California and Violet of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Wenatchee Adventist Church. Inurnment will be at Evergreen Memorial Park in East Wenatchee. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Esther Victoria Hemming
Esther Victoria Hemming, 84, of Portland, Ore., died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at the Centennial Health Care Center in Gresham. She was born and raised in Republic, moving to Portland, Ore., when she was 16. She was an accountant for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring in the mid-1970s. Survivors include two sons, Paul Stehlik of Brush Prairie, and Larry Stehlik of Gresham, Ore.; and a sister, Mildred McKeen of Wenatchee. Services were held in January in Portland.

Patricia Joy Kronmal
Patricia Joy Kronmal, 57, of Concord, Calif., died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at Mount Diablo Medical Center in California. She was born in Wenatchee and had lived in Concord for 39 years. Survivors include her husband, Ron Kronmal, at home; a daughter, Kathryn Wilson of Las Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Mark Shipman of Wenatchee; a sister, Marcy Morgan of Walnut Creek, Calif.; and two stepsons, Andrew and Gregory Kronmal of Livermore, Calif.

Jessie Ema (Leese) Zabreznik
Jessie Ema (Leese) Zabreznik, 87, of Tonasket, died Saturday, April 10, 1999, at North Valley Hospital. She was born at Wauconda. She and her husband lived on their Aeneas Valley cattle ranch until moving to Disautel in 1946. They moved back to the Aeneas property in 1951 and lived there until moving to Tonasket. Survivors include three sisters, Dorothy Shove of Omak, Hazel Schroeder of Sedro Woolley and Evelyn Cates of Mount Vernon, Ore.; and four children, Beryl Curtis and Louis D. Zabreznik, both of Tonasket, Clyde Zabreznik of Wenatchee and Rodney Zabreznik of Fredericksburg, Texas. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Tonasket Senior Center.

KATHRYN E. BRANDT
Wenatchee
Kathryn E. Brandt (House), 50, of Wenatchee, passed away Monday morning, April 26, 1999 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Jan. 7, 1949 in Bellingham. She graduated from high school in Bellingham in 1969. She has been a resident of Wenatchee for over 25 years. Kathryn and Frank Brandt were married Sept. 15, 1989 in Wenatchee. She worked for over 10 years at Bolinger Orchards, packing apples in the fall and in the spring at Spring Nursery at Sav-Mart. She enjoyed gardening and handcraft work such as needlework and crocheting. She crocheted afghans for all of her grandchildren. The true love and center of her life was her family and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Frank of Wenatchee; her children, Jackie Gerber of Redmond, Jim Leonard of East Wenatchee, Frank J. Brandt of Puyallup, Tracy Brandt, Travis Brandt, both of Wenatchee, Jason Fox of Marcella, AR; her grandchildren, Ryan, Kaitlin, Isaiah, Christian, Lexy, Adam, Stephanie, Ali, Nathan, Jeffrey, Kenna; her parents Donald and Mary Lee House of Bellingham, her sisters, Valerie Gideon of Eugene, OR, Laurie House of Phoenix, AZ, her brother Don House Jr., of Bellingham. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeff Fox in 1992. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999 at Betts Memorial Chapel. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of choice. Services are under the care of Betts Funeral service.
(Note from user Dennis: "She only had 2 children, Jason and Jeff Fox. Jeff had died before her so Jason was her only living child. She had no grand kids at the time of her death. The children and grandchildren listed belong to her husband Frank's first wife Muriel. She and Frank had no children together. Whoever wrote this is very mistaken since Jackie, Jimmy, Frankie Tracy and Travis's mom is still alive and raised all 5 kids after her husband Frank left her for Kathryn. Please correct this since it is incorrect and can be proven in a Court of Law if necessary. This messes-up the true genealogy. Frank has since died to her husband at the time of her death.")

SANDRA MARGARET (ASHER) BURNS
Anaheim, CA
Sandra Margaret (Asher) Burns, age 53, passed away April 17, 1999 in Anaheim, CA. She was born on Aug. 19, 1945 at Everett to Harold Sylvester and Doris Minnie (Morris) Asher. She was raised in Everett until the age of 5, then she moved to East Wenatchee and she remained and worked here until 1973. She was educated in East Wenatchee and graduated from Eastmont High School in 1965. After graduation, she moved back to Everett where she attended Everett Community College for three years. After college, she worked as a teacher's aide for many years, but her "main profession" was being a mother to her daughter, Melody. Sandra was a member of the Tulalip Tribe. She is survived by her daughter, Melody Mulvaney of Anaheim, CA; a stepson and daughter-in-law of Whidbey Island; and numerous cousins. Family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Salvation Army. Jones & Jones Funeral Directors of Wenatchee are in care of the arrangements.

WILLIAM FRANKE JR.
Ephrata
William Franke Jr., 86, of Ephrata, passed away on April 25, 1999 at Columbia Basin Hospital. William was born to William and Julia Cotnick Franke on Jan. 23, 1913 in Seattle. William married Margaret Evelyn Saunders on Oct. 26, 1940 in Superior, MT. William served in the Army from June 25, 1942 to Jan. 6, 1946, attaining the rank of First Sergeant with the 151st Combat Engineers. William is survived by his wife, Margaret, sisters, Erna Garahan of Goldendale, Edith Sorensen of Seattle, and one niece, Judi Sorensen, and dear family friends, Mike and Diane Ratigan and family, and Hank and Kate Worden. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at Ephrata City Cemetery and a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church of Ephrata, 117 C St. N.W. with Pastor Richard Coghill, officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata.

FLORENCE E. LAFER
East Wenatchee
Florence E. Lafer, 93, a current resident of East Wenatchee and former longtime Michigan resident, died Sunday evening, April 25, 1999 at the Wenatchee Assisted Living Manor of East Wenatchee. She was born on June 28, 1905 at Pontiac, MI to Charles and May (Beardslee) Buttolph. Florence grew up and received her education in Pontiac, MI. As a young girl, Florence worked as the Club Editor for the Pontiac Press. She then began work with the Detroit Free Press as the Society Editor. In 1931, Florence married James A. Lafer in Pontiac. The couple resided in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI. Mrs. Lafer returned to school to further her education and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism in 1943 from the University of Michigan. Years later, Florence served as the President of the Women's Alumni Association for the University of Michigan. Mrs. Lafer's love of journalism kept her very active. She edited and published the Magazine of the Women's City Club of Detroit and was involved with several other publication and journalism pieces over the years. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a member of the Colonial Danes, a member of the Connecticut Antiquarian Society and a member of the Grosse Pointe Farm and Garden Club. She was a very strong supporter of the Republican Party and was a very devout American patriot. Florence was a devoted Christian woman. She was actively involved with the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church and following her move to the Wenatchee Valley in October of 1997 to be near her son, she had attended services at the St. James Episcopal Church of Cashmere. Other interests of Florence's included studying her family's genealogy, as well as her accomplished skills as a seamstress and as an artist and painter. Survivors include her two sons and their wives, John E.B. and Kathleen Lafer of Leavenworth and James A., Jr. and Jackie Lafer of Clarkston, MI; her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband, James, by her son, William, and by her three brothers, John, William and Harold. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grosse Pointe, MI. Arrangements are by Braun Funeral Home of Cashmere.

ELISABETH PERRY
East Wenatchee
Elisabeth Perry, 62, of East Wenatchee, passed away Monday morning, April 26, 1999 at her home. She was born Sept. 6, 1936 in West Germany to Leonard and Riguna (Knoll) Dorberth and immigrated to the United States in 1979. Elisabeth was a wonderful mother and friend and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her life friend and roommate of 21 years, Betty J. Rogers of East Wenatchee; her two sons, Joachim Perry of Kent and Reinhold Dorberth of Powder Springs, GA; sister, Betty Crocker in East Wenatchee, along with several nieces and nephews and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. At Elisabeth's request, there will be no formal services held. Family requests that memorial contributions be made in Elisabeth's name to the American Cancer Society or to one's charity of choice. American Burial and Cremation Services are handling arrangements.

JOHN D. ROSS
Brewster
John D. Ross, 70, a longtime resident of Brewster, passed away Sunday, April 24, 1999, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, due to complications following open heart surgery. He was born Jan. 23, 1929 in Republic, the son of Frank and Maria Ross. John graduated from Republic High School. On Dec. 24, 1946, he married Carol Jean Venneberg. They moved to Brewster in 1949 where John was a grocer for 30 years. In 1981, he married June Humborg. John retired from the grocery business to become a full time orchardist. John will be remembered for his generosity during the years he sponsored Little League teams, band, school and sports activities. He was an honorary member of the American Legion Post #97 where he was known for his commitment and dedication. John enjoyed collecting model trains and playing cards with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, June at the home; three daughters, Sue Ellen Bell and her husband, Eugene of Portland, OR; Mari Lynn Romero of Seattle; Janis Cloakey and her husband, George of Vancouver WA; two sons, Don Ross of Dayton, OH; Doug Ross of Cheney; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; a brother, Frank of Spokane; three sisters, Ella Farris and Rose Studley, both of Republic; Mary Munson of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol and four sisters. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday, April 29, 1999 at 11 a.m. from Barnes Chapel, Brewster, with Donn Plew, officiating. Committal service and interment to follow at the Brewster Cemetery with the American Legion Post #97 participating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 7 p.m. The casket will remain closed at the service. Memorials may be made in his name to a charity of your choice. Services under the direction of Barnes Chapel, Brewster.

Kathryn E. (House) Brandt
Kathryn E. (House) Brandt, 50, of Wenatchee, died Monday, April 26, 1999, at her home. She was born and grew up in Bellingham and had been a resident of Wenatchee for over 25 years. She had worked for over 10 years at Bolinger Orchards packing apples in the fall and worked at the Sav-Mart nursery in the spring. Survivors include her husband, Frank, of Wenatchee; her children, Jackie Gerber of Redmond, Jim Leonard of East Wenatchee, Frank J. Brandt of Puyallup, Tracy Brandt and Travis Brandt, both of Wenatchee, and Jason Fox of Marcella, Ark.; her parents, Donald and Mary Lee House, of Bellingham; two sisters, Valerie Gideon of Eugene, Ore., and Laurie House of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a brother, Don House Jr. of Bellingham. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Betts Memorial Chapel. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Betts Funeral Service, Wenatchee.

Sandra Margaret (Asher) Burns
Sandra Margaret (Asher) Burns, 53, of Anaheim, Calif., died Saturday, April 17, 1999, in Anaheim. She was born in Everett and moved to East Wenatchee at the age of 5, where she lived until 1973. She worked as a teacher's aide for many years and was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Melody Mulvaney of Anaheim, Calif.; and a stepson of Whidbey Island. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Wenatchee City Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jones and Jones Funeral Directors, Wenatchee. William Franke Jr., 86, of Ephrata, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, at Columbia Basin Hospital. He was born in Seattle. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; and two sisters, Erna Garahan of Goldendale, and Edith Sorensen of Seattle. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Ephrata City Cemetery. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Ephrata, Pastor Richard Coghill officiating. Arrangements are by Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata.

Florence E. Lafer
Florence E. Lafer, 93, of East Wenatchee, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at the Wenatchee Assisted Living Manor in East Wenatchee. She was born and grew up in Michigan. She worked in journalism and was an editor for the Pontiac Press and the Detroit Free Press and was editor and publisher of the Women's City Club of Detroit magazine. She moved to the Wenatchee Valley in 1997. Survivors include two sons, John E. B. Lafer of Leavenworth and James A. Lafer Jr. of Clarkston, Mich. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Grosse Pointe, Mich. Arrangements are by Braun Funeral Home, Cashmere.

Elisabeth Perry
Elisabeth Perry, 62, of East Wenatchee, died Monday, April 26, 1999, at her home. She was born in West Germany and immigrated to the United States in 1979. She had worked at Tree Top and had lived in East Wenatchee for 10 years. Survivors include two sons, Joachim Perry of Kent, and Reinhold Dorberth of Powder Springs, Ga.; and a sister, Betty Crocker of East Wenatchee. A gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the family home. Arrangements are by American Burial and Cremation Services.

John D. Ross
John D. Ross, 70, of Brewster, died Sunday, April 24, 1999, at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. He was born and grew up in Republic. He moved to Brewster in 1949 and was a grocer for 30 years. After retiring from the grocery business, he became an orchardist. Survivors include his wife, June, at home; three daughters, Sue Ellen Bell of Portland, Ore., Mari Lynn Romero of Seattle, and Janis Cloakey of Vancouver; two sons, Don Ross of Dayton, Ohio, and Doug Ross of Cheney; a brother, Frank of Spokane; and three sisters, Ella Farris and Rose Studley, both of Republic, and Mary Munson of Spokane. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Barnes Chapel, Donn Plew officiating. A committal service and interment will follow at the Brewster Cemetery, the American Legion Post No. 97 participating. Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m. Wednesday. The casket will remain closed at the service. Arrangements are by Barnes Chapel, Brewster.