Michael "Mike" Campbell Horan

June 9, 1930 - November 18, 1995

In the deepest love and honor of

the most amazing man I have ever

known: My Dad.

I am truly blessed to have you as

my father.

Thank you for the love and light

you gave to my life and this world.

It still shines.

I will always remember you.

I will always love you.

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Lula B. Roark

Chelan

Lula B. Roark, 82, a thirty-nine year resident of the Lake

Chelan Valley, died Monday evening, June 6, 2005, at Lake

Chelan Community Hospital.

She was born May 6, 1918, at Cardston, Alberta, Canada the

daughter of Richard and Eleanor (Redford) Browne. About 1935,

the family moved to Charlo, Montana, where she finished high

school. She met and was later married to Ron Roark. They

moved to Spokane in 1939, where she attended Kinman

Business School learning secretarial skills. In 1943, they moved

to Twisp, where they resided until 1964. They moved to Manson

in 1966, where she was employed in sales. They purchased the

Drift Inn Tavern. After selling the tavern, they purchased the

Manson Variety Store, which they operated until retirement in

1990. Since 1990, they have resided in Chelan.

Survivors include her husband, Ron of the home; three sons,

Gary of Manson, Richard and Terrance both of Spokane; four

grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. She was

preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; a half-sister;

and two half-brothers.

A Family Service was conducted Thursday, June 9, 2005,

at Fraternal Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Hyde officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Services were under the direction of Precht Rose Chapel,

Chelan.

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Ronald Joe Smiddy

Wenatchee

Ronald Joe Smiddy, 57, of Wenatchee,

went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday,

June 7, 2005, at Central Washington

Hospital. He was born May 19, 1948, in

LaFollette, TN and served in the U.S. Navy

from 1967-1968. He was born again in

1973, and married Laura Hennigh August 2,

1986. Upon discharge from the service, he

returned to the family home in Manson,

working for Valley Evap in Chelan. He was

injured in a motorcycle accident within one

year of leaving the Navy. He spent a long recovery in the Seattle

Veteran's Hospital, then returned to Manson. He moved to

Seattle and lived there from 1973-1978, returning to stay in

Wenatchee in 1978. Ron was passionate about the Lord, his

family, muscle cars and sports, in that order. Ron had a strong

faith and would minister to everyone about his beloved Savior.

Whatever occurred in his life, Ron's greatest passion was that

anyone lost, would come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord

and Savior and make Heaven their home. That was his most

heartfelt desire. Ron loved muscle cars, having numerous

Challengers, Roadrunners, Cudas, etc., over the years. Anyone

having a classic car was an instant friend. Many thanks to all his

car buddies that knew and will miss him. Especially all his

friends down at H&D's.

He is survived by his wife, at home; his daughter, Amber from

NYC; brothers, Larry and Ed Smiddy of Wenatchee, Steve

Smiddy of LaFollette, TN, and Gary Smiddy of Williamsburg, KY;

his sister, Linda Davis of LaFollette; his many nieces and

nephews, Ronica Dailey, Kelly Weems, Brian Smiddy and

Gabriel Smiddy, Zachary Smiddy, Chris Smiddy and Larry

Smiddy, all of Wenatchee, Jonathon and Mathew Smiddy - U.S.

Navy, Kimberly Curiton/Smiddy and Jeremy Davis of LaFollette,

Tina Rookstool of Spokane, WA, Theresa Detmen of Grand

Coulee, WA, Shawana Wellard and Shane Smiddy of Pocatello,

ID, Lonnie Sutherfield - U.S. Marines, Michelle Partin of

Louisville, KY, Joshua Smiddy, Amanda Smiddy and Gary

Smiddy, Jr. of Williamsburg, KY. He was preceded in death by

his parents, Roscoe and Louise Smiddy; his brother, Stan

Smiddy; and sister, Rita Deshazer.

Services will be held Monday, June 13, 2005, at 11:00 a.m.

at the Newlife Center Church of God, 310 - 5th St. NE, East

Wenatchee. Visitation will be on Thursday and Friday, June 9-10

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jones and Jones Funeral Home has been

entrusted with the arrangements. Web information is at:

www.jonesandjonesfunerals.com

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J. Maurice (Maury) Slagle

Republic

J. Maurice (Maury) Slagle, age 94, of Republic died on June 5,

2005, at the Ferry County Memorial Hospital in Republic. He

was born on November 7, 1910, in Republic to parents Jesse W.

and Elizabeth M. Slagle. Maury graduated from Republic High

School and received degrees in chemistry from Whitman

College in 1935, and a pharmacy degree from Washington State

College in 1940. He then joined his father in practice at the

Republic Drug Store. Maury was a 64 year member of the

Republic Kiwanis Club; a 60 year licensed Pharmacist, a 43 year

member of the Republic Volunteer Fire Department, a member

of numerous pharmacy and professional organizations, as well

as a lifetime member of the Ferry County Historical Society. On

September 28, 1943, he married Elizabeth O'Brodovich and they

remained married for 54 wonderful years until her death in 1997.

He is survived by sons and daughters, Tom Slagle and his wife

Gloria of Two Rivers, Alaska, Margaret Turner and her husband

Dave of Redmond, WA, Rob Slagle and his wife Patty of

Republic, and Mary Bliss and her husband Galen of Bellingham,

WA; two brothers, Dick Slagle of Republic and Dave Slagle of

Waterville; and seven grandchildren. Maury was preceded in

death by his sister, Eleanor

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2005,

2:00 p.m. at the Republic Cemetery with Father George

Morbeck, officiating. Memorials may be made to the Ferry

County Memorial Hospital or the Republic Kiwanis Club.

Bergh Funeral Service Oroville in care of arrangements.

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Ruby Irene Hovdahl

Wenatchee

Ruby Irene Hovdahl, passed away

Sunday morning, May 29, 2005, at

Parkside Care Center, to be with her Lord

and Savior. She died from complications

due to pneumonia and dementia.

She was born on April 25, 1922, in Blue

Creek, Washington. She graduated from

Waterville High School, in Waterville, WA.

She worked at the Douglas County

Courthouse and was attorney Frank

Mallay's secretary. Also, in later years,

worked for Taplett Fruit Co. Ruby was a 45 year member of the

Eagles Lodge, Wenatchee and also a member of Eastern Stars

and Royal Neighbors. She also was an avid Bingo player and

loved gardening.

She is survived by one son, Ronnie D. Flynn; one brother,

Donald Stearns (Hazel) of Wenatchee; one sister, Helen

Riggan of Waterville; and numerous nieces; nephews; and

grandchildren; and a loving friend and companion of 32 years;

Ralph Green. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry

Stearns; mother, Mary Elsie Stearns; a sister, Lorna White;

brothers, Charlie, Henry (Hank), DeWight and Gordon Stearns.

Funeral Services were arranged by Jones and Jones Funeral

Home.

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Betty J. Roehl

Wenatchee

Betty J. Roehl died peacefully in her

home on June 7, 2005. She had been a

Wenatchee Valley resident for 80 years.

She was born in Olympia, WA on March 25,

1925, to Rose Martin Hawkes and William

Hawkes, Sr. She moved to Wenatchee with

her parents at the age of 9 months,

attended Stevens Elementary School, H.B.

Ellison Jr. High and graduated from

Wenatchee High School in 1943. She

married Dick Roehl in 1946, following his

discharge from the Navy. Betty's street-side Victorian garden

has been enjoyed by many and photographed by Time Life

Magazine. Her garden was awarded the 1998 Garden of the

Year in the special garden category by the Wenatchee Garden

Club and Chelan County Extension Master Gardener program.

She was also accomplished in various crafts and an excellent

seamstress. Her quilts, as well as her holiday and home decor

will be enjoyed for many years to come. Betty was a member of

the First Presbyterian Church of Wenatchee and a 30 year

member of Mu Gamma Chapter of Alpha Iota Sorority. She was

involved in her children's education, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts,

Blue Birds and Camp Fire Girls. Betty will be especially missed

by her family and friends for her willingness to always lend a

helping hand and her very supportive, generous and loving

nature.

Betty is survived by her three children and their spouses,

Stephen and Virginia Roehl of Newcastle, Janet and Kirk

Thomson of Seattle, and Susan and Bob Risinger of Omak. She

will be greatly missed by her precious grandchildren, Heather,

Allison, Ashley, Rob, Rick, Jennifer, Kylie and Amy; as well as

her adorable great-granddaughters, Courtney and Kendal. Other

surviving relatives are her sister, Barbara Chambers; sisters

in-law, Shirley Hawkes, Eleanor Otto, Lois Erickson, Erma

Roehl; brother in-law, Sam Roehl and their families. Betty was

preceded in death by her father and mother; her husband;

sisters, Margaret Johnson of East Wenatchee and Pat Cassario

of Magnolia, NJ; brothers Bob Hawkes of Wenatchee and Bill

Hawkes of Philadelphia, PA.

Betty's family wishes to express their gratitude to Phyllis

Gresham, devoted and loyal caregiver and friend. The Roehl

family also sends a huge, heartfelt thank you to Betty's generous

and caring neighbors, Kitty and Jim Goodwin and Liz and Dan

Johnson and Home Care Services/Hospice for enabling her to

spend her final days in the comfort of her home, surrounded by

her family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday June 11, 2005, at

1:30 p.m. at Bett's Funeral Service with reception immediately

following. Memorial donations may be made to Home Care

Services/Hospice, 903 Red Apple Road, Wenatchee, WA

98801. Arrangements under the care of Bett's Funeral Service.

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