Obituaries

Irene “Rene” Perrow

    Irene “Rene” Perrow, 88, a longtime Winthrop resident, passed away peacefully Nov. 4, 2008, at Jamie’s Place in Winthrop, where she resided the last few years.
    She was born Feb. 6, 1920, to George and Agnes Campbell at her aunt and uncle’s home in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    Rene joined the Canadian Women’s Army Corps in 1942 during World War II. She attained the rank of sergeant. She served in both Alberta and Ontario, and was a member of the Canadian and American Legions.
    Rene came to this country in the early 1950s, working secretarial positions in California and Seattle, where she met and married Elvin “Al” Perrow in 1956. The couple lived in Issaquah, then moved to Winthrop in the early 1970s.
    Rene lived a long and productive life filled with family and friends. She was active in community activities, including the American Legion and TOPS. She worked alongside her husband developing real estate in the Methow Valley.
    Rene was an avid reader and enjoyed painting, knitting and fishing. She was especially fond of Wolf Creek, where the family home is located.
    Rene is survived by her son Jim (Sonia) of Winthrop; daughter Val Varney of Seattle; stepson Ron (Crystal) of Winthrop; and grandchildren, Ashley of Wenatchee, Mathew of Winthrop, Vicki Buzzard of Twisp, and Jennifer Thorning of Shoreline; and one great-grandson, Tyler.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Elvin.
At her request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jamie’s Place, P.O. Box 1260, Winthrop, WA 98862 in her name, for their wonderful care of Rene.

Richard B. (Dick) Clark

    Richard B. (Dick) Clark, 66, passed away Nov. 9, 2008, at his home in Lewiston, Idaho.
    Dick was born to Bentley and Oleta Clark on May 14, 1942. He grew up in Twisp, where he married Marianne Peters, also of Twisp, in 1959. They moved to Lewiston in 1967, where they raised three children. Dick worked for U.R.M. Stores.
    In his younger days, Dick was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, trap and fish. His love of the outdoors led him to open Clark’s Taxidermy in Lewiston. Enjoyment in his later years was brought by watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren learn to swim in his backyard pool.
    Dick was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ricky Clark.
    He is survived by his former wife and lifetime friend, Marianne Clark; two daughters and sons-in-law Terri and Chris Yochum and Cheri and Brad Cleveland; son and daughter-in-law Nick and Julie Clark; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Ned and Lois Clark; sister Betty Kennison; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his live-in caregiver of many years, Elaine Martell, and her granddaughter.
    A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. at 3833 13th Street in Lewiston.
    The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Jackson Baldwin’s Pay It Forward Foundation, 3527 8th Street C, Lewiston, Idaho, 83501.


Timothy Morgan Otonicar

    Morgan Otonicar, 26, of San Francisco, passed away unexpectedly in Seattle Nov. 7, 2008, surrounded and cared for by his loved ones. Morgan was born in Seattle to Tim Otonicar of Winthrop and Kathy Drake of Seattle on Sept 15, 1982.
    Morgan was the brother of Stella and Sam Otonicar of Winthrop. He was deeply in love with his girlfriend, Ashley Morris of Seattle. He was considered a brother and friend to many on both the East and West Coasts.
    Morgan loved art and music. He was considered one of the most influential graffiti artists of the last decade, well known as “Kerse” and had just embarked on a new path of filmmaking.
    Morgan’s spirit and life live on in our hearts and in his gift as an organ donor.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday (Nov 15) at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home in Seattle.