William Harvey SPROWL

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Lumberman
• Social Security Number: 531-18-5093 issued in WA before 1951
• Washington Death Certificate: 016545

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He was wounded in 1919 while in military service. He returned to Washington in April of 1919.

In the 1940 census, he and his family live in Omak. He is a laborer at a box factory. William had had four years of college, Ella had had two years of high school.

He registered for the World War II draft in 1942. At that time he lived on a general delivery route in Omak, Washington. He worked for Biles Coleman Lumber Company. For his “person who will always know your address,” he gave his wife’s brother, Floyd Lee.

In the 1950 census, he was a carpenter in Omak. His daughters Ruth and Dorothy were still at home.

William married Ella Frances LEE on 21 Dec 1921 in Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington. Ella (daughter of Elling Halvorson LEE and Marit (Mary) ELLINGBOE) was born on 30 Aug 1900 in Walhalla, Pembina County, North Dakota; died on 23 Jan 1987 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1940 census, she lives at home, is still a student, and works for an apple company.

Margaret Ellen Johns, 88, of Heron, Mont., died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010.

She was a former longtime resident of Okanogan. She and her husband owned and operated Johns' Flowers in Okanogan (now Nelson's Flowers) for nearly 30 years.

Survivors include her children, Janice Meyer of Uniontown, Sheila Kennedy of Fresno, Calif., and Barry Johns of Heron, Mont.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Okanogan Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Chris Warren officiating. Graveside services will follow at Okanogan City Cemetery.

Margaret married Claude Vernon JOHNS on 1 Dec 1940 in Carlton, Lincoln County, Washington. Claude was born on 4 Dec 1918 in Baird, Douglas County, Washington; died on 24 Jul 1996 in Okanogan, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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In the 1940 census, she lives at home, is still a student, and works for an apple company.

A Douglas L Haeberle, 1947-1987, is also buried in the Okanogan City Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Richard Lee HAEBERLE. Richard was born on 25 May 1923; died on 28 Apr 2000 in Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harvey C. Sprowl passed away at age 81 on April 19, 2007 at Valley Care Center in Okanogan, Wash. after a long battle with cancer.

Harvey was the third of seven children born to William and Ella Frances (Lee) Sprowl on November 20, 1925 in Omak, Wash. Harvey graduated from Omak High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy on September 13, 1943 and served with the Marines as a Medical Corpman and was honorable discharged on April 21, 1946. He then worked in construction for many years.

On February 3, 1951 Harvey and Donna Joan Rumburg of Bridgeport, Wash. were married in Omak, Wash. where they made their home. They had six children, William currently of Northport, Wash., Jim currently of Alvin, Texas, Scott and Harvey currently of Omak, Wash., Craig (Angie) currently of Webster, Texas, and Heather (Brent) Johnson currently of Benbrook, Texas. Harvey also had three grandchildren, Kara Sprowl of Silverdale, Wash. and Stuart and Kailey Johnson of Benbrook, Texas.

Harvey is survived by his wife of 56 years, Donna Sprowl; his children; grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Johns of Lewiston, Idaho and Ruth (Ed) Piper of Dryden, Wash.; brothers-in-law, Darrell Carlton of Omak, Wash. and E.J. Schmidt of Omak, Wash.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William; mother, Ella; brother Herbert; sisters, Della Mae Haeberle, Mary Lou Schmidt and Dorothy Carlton.

At his request there will be no services.

Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel was in charge of arrangements. 

Harvey married D.J. RUMBURG [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mary Lou Schmidt, 78, a lifelong resident of Omak, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 8, 2005, at Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee following a brief illness. She was surrounded by family.

She was born to Bill and Ella Sprowl March 18, 1927. She was the fourth of seven children. Mary Lou graduated from Omak High School in 1945 and attended Central Washington College for one year.

She married E.J. Schmidt Sept. 4, 1948, at the Omak Presbyterian Church.

She worked at the Jim Hill Hotel, Omak Chronicle and Cooperative Growers/Magi for many years besides working in the home and orchard.

Mary Lou loved to sing. She was in choir music in high school, college choirs; church; community choirs and choral groups. In recent years, in fact, they couldn't come home from Arizona until the Choraliers concerts were over. Mom loved to garden, raising beautiful flowers as well as a vegetable garden.

She is survived by her husband, E.J., of the home; sons, Keith and his wife Heidi Schmidt and Chris and wife Tina Schmidt; daughter, Lisa and her husband Jeff Demmitt; all of the Omak area; daughter-in-law Patti and her husband Steve Cockfield of Malott; grandchildren, Eric Schmidt, Andrew Schmidt, Melissa Schmidt-Cockfield, Karl Schmidt, Justin Demmitt and Michelle Demmitt of the surrounding area; sisters, Margaret Johns of Okanogan, Ruthella and her husband, Ed Piper of Dryden; and brother, Harvey and his wife Donna Sprowl of Omak.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Mark; infant sons, Kirk and Allen; sisters, Della Mae Haeberle, Dorothy Carlton and brother, Herbert Sprowl.

She was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship and a past member of the Ora Yarwood, Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Country Club.

Memorial services for Mary Lou Schmidt will be held on Wednesday, July 13 at 1 p.m. at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship or to the Children's Orthopedic Hospital Guild.

Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel is in charge of arrangements. 
 

Mary married Ernest James SCHMIDT on 4 Sep 1948 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington. Ernest was born on 19 Apr 1926 in North Dakota; died on 2 Feb 2019 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 539-18-1370 issued in WA before 1951

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He served in the Air Force in the Korean conflict.

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Dorothy E. Carlton, 67, of Omak, entered into rest on Oct. 9, 2000, in the presence of her family at the Central Washington Hospital in Wenatchee.

Dorothy was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Omak to Bill and Ella Sprowl. She was from a pioneer family in Omak. Her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Sprowl homesteaded on Pogue Flat in 1900. She graduated from Omak High School in 1951, where she was "Princess Omak" in the Apple Blossom Festival.

Dorothy married Darrell Carlton on July 21, 1951, in Couer d'Alene, ID.

She was a beautiful, loving woman and a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. We will all miss her more than words can express.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Darrell of the family home; one daughter, Debbie Fenno of Bothell; three sons, Greg and his wife, Sue Carlton of Omak, Steve Carlton of Okanogan, Brian and his wife, Janice Carlton of Okanogan; one brother, Harvey Sprowl of Omak; four sisters, Margaret Johns of Okanogan, Della Mae Haeberle of Omak, Mary Lou Schmidt of Omak, Ruth Ella Piper of Dryden; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Herbert.

Dorothy married Darrell Walter CARLTON on 21 Jul 1951 in Kootenai County, Idaho. Darrell was born on 6 Jul 1929 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; died on 14 Feb 2021 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Okanogan City Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janice C. Meyer, 74, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home in Uniontown after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She will be remembered by those who loved her for her quiet and patient disposition and unending love for family and friends.

Jan was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Seattle, Wash., to Claude and Margaret (Sprowl) Johns. She moved to Okanogan, Wash., at age 3 and graduated from Okanogan High School in 1959.

Jan met the love of her life, Edward Florent Meyer, in art class while attending Eastern Washington University. Ed and Jan married Nov. 10, 1962, and shared 53 years together. They stayed busy raising four children and establishing a family farm outside of Uniontown.

Jan enjoyed being a farmer's wife and raising her children on a spacious, quiet farm. Rather than love the indoors, she embraced working outdoors. Many of her kids' childhood memories involve her mowing and watering the lawn, rototilling and planting expansive gardens, and landscaping her home beautifully. Jan had a "green thumb" that she inherited from parents who owned a floral business. The most beautiful petunias adorned the farm annually and became her trademark.

Her gentle spirit made her a favorite with every farm animal. The family German shepherd followed behind the riding lawnmower lap after lap around the yard. Cats, horses, birds, sheep - they followed her everywhere and she managed to feed and love them all.

Most of all, Jan always had time for her children. She loved being a stay-at-home mom and listened to her kids' problems and school stories. She was completely invested in their lives. Her last days surrounded by a steady flow of children, grandchildren and close friends attested to the love everyone felt for her.

Jan's hobbies varied from year to year but included: crocheting, cross-stitching, sewing, genealogy, floral arranging, gardening and reading. She spent many years of active service in Catholic Daughters, Altar Society and Hospice.

Jan is survived by her husband, Ed; children Brad (Roylyn), Lei (Dave) Strottmann, Michelle (Rob) Stanton and Curt. Her nine special grandchildren: Colton (Ashley) and Payton Meyer, Michelle (Jeremy) Lythgoe, Taylor Mack, Jared and Kyle Strottmann, Nicole and Danny Stanton, and Alexis Meyer; and great-grandchildren Jacob Stanton and Ainsley Lythgoe were her joy. She also leaves a brother, Barry (Tina) Johns, and sister, Sheila Kennedy.

A heartfelt thank you goes to Michaela Nuxoll, Jan's caregiver of three years, for her excellent care. She became a part of our extended family and found a place in our hearts. Also, the continued love and support of Kathie Lyons, Jack Espy, Barb Meyer, Juanita Kinzer and Joyce Mayer; whether by personal visits, baked goods, flowers or phone calls, Jan cherished your continued friendship and devotion.

Janice married E.F. MEYER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was bitten by a rattlesnake in August of 1963 while swimming at Omak Lake.

Douglas married Rebecca Alma WOOD on 29 Aug 1969 in Okanogan County, Washington. Rebecca was born on 21 Apr 1949 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; died on 4 Jan 2008 in Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Graduated from Mercer Island High School.

Died in a tractor accident.

Mark married Patti Janice JONES on 19 Oct 1985 in Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Steve Carlton, 57, of Okanogan, passed away on July 7, 2013 in Seattle, Wash. Steve was born November 5, 1955 in Omak Wash., one of four children to Darrell and Dorothy Carlton.

Steve was an accomplished businessman, the founder and owner of Valley Transmission in downtown Okanogan. Steve’s success in auto-mechanics was largely due to his extraordinary work ethic, endless fascination with how things work, and in his own words — his “good looks”. From a young age, Steve showed an interest and talent for fixing gadgets. He began doing mechanical work for Biles-Coleman following his graduation from Omak High School in 1974. When the mill shut down in 1982, he saw it as an opportunity to start his own business. He got a foothold working on his own at Don and Billie Delfield’s shop and moved into his own facility when his growing business demanded more space. His venture grew into Okanogan Valley’s most trusted auto-mechanic shop. Valley Transmission recently celebrated its 30 year anniversary.

Steve had a great love for the backcountry, and found that snowmobiling was a great way to explore nature during the winter months. He was an avid golfer, and frequented Okanogan Valley Golf Club on the weekend and evenings. Steve had a number of other interests, including relaxing at his cabin in Conconully, riding his motorcycle, watching football and spending time with friends and family.
Steve was an important fixture in the Carlton family. For many years, Steve would visit his parents’ house every day to share lunch and conversation (and to pick up laundry that his mother Dorothy had washed for him). Until her passing, Steve took long Sunday drives with his grandmother, Mabel Carlton, to enjoy the scenery of Okanogan County. He took an active role in the lives of his nieces and nephews, and being a real jokester, managed to convince most of them that WWF wrestling was real. Steve’s playful nature was something that was appreciated by his family, and most recently his great-nieces and nephews.

He is survived by father, Darrell Carlton; sister, Debbie Fenno; brothers, Greg (Sue) Carlton, and Brian (Janice) Carlton; nephews, Richard (Desi) Carlton, Dennis (Mallory) Carlton, Eric (Laurel) Carlton, and David Carlton; nieces, Sara (Dominic) Lindauer, Jennifer (Brad) Christie, Melissa Fenno, and Michelle Fenno; as well as 14 great- nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Sprowl Carlton; paternal grandparents, Walter and Mabel Carlton; and maternal grandparents, William and Ella Sprowl.

Steve loved animals, particularly his deceased dogs, Robo and Eek. To honor Steve, the family requests that donations be made to Keystone Animal Rescue in lieu of flowers.

Steve died in a motorcycle accident.