Edith Lorraine Stevens

Edith (Edie) Stevens, 88, of Omak, passed away January 9, 2023, at Mid Valley Hospital in Omak. Edith Lorraine Moomaw was born December 29, 1934, to Leo S. Moomaw and Mary (Picard) Moomaw at their ranch near Monse, WA. Her dad moved the family from their Chicken Creek ranch to Omak in 1937 after her mother, Mary, passed away. She attended Omak schools and graduated from Omak High School in 1952. She married Vern Stevens on May 26, 1956. Her first job out of high school was in Wenatchee at Kress Department Store. She then moved back to Omak and worked in Okanogan at the telephone office as an operator until she married Vern. There were various other jobs later, along with raising their daughters. She was very involved in the running of their orchard. Edie was a very good artist but mainly used it for her own enjoyment. Edie and Vern lived on Omak Creek when they were first married, over 66 years ago, then on Cherry Street in Omak. Next they lived on Duck Lake Road until they moved to Hendrick Road where they lived 50 years. They then made the hard transition of moving to Apple Springs assisted living where they have been well cared for the last 2 years, living in what Vern has referred to as their cabin. The two of them were featured just last Valentine's Day on the front page of the Omak Chronicle for their enduring marriage. Edie had fond memories and many stories of traveling with her Dad and step-mother Marge, to rodeos. She remembered many fun times spent at the ranch with her siblings. She and her brothers, Rich and Duane, had their own string of bucking stock. Homemade stick horses that, of course, had the Bar X brand and they rode in their own arena in a grove of aspen. She and Vern loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, and long drives in the mountains. Campfire beans, cowboy coffee cooked over the campfire, were some of her specialties. Family gatherings were a treasured part of her life. Easter and Stampede weekends especially had a large gathering of the family on Hendrick Road filled with laughter, stories, music and food. Edie and Vern's grandchildren and great grandchildren will always remember the wonderful times they had visiting Grandma Edie and Grandpa Vern. She is survived by her husband, Vern of Omak; daughters, Mary (Terry) Robbins of Great Falls, MT and Dianna (Pat) Smith of Malott. Brother Ted (Joanne) Moomaw; sister Peggy (Bob) Nelson. Granddaughters, Sara (Pete) Colenso; Shannon (Troy) Solomon of MT. Grandsons, Tyler (Jerica) Smith and Casey Smith of WA. Great-granddaughters, Kali and Kelsey Colenso and Evelyn Smith. Great-grandsons Colter and Teegan Solomon. Sister-in-law, Elaine Moomaw. Numerous much loved nieces and nephews. Also, her closest friend, Verna Byrd. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sadie, Ida, and Marie; and brothers, Ed, Wade, Rich and Duane and step-mother Marge Moomaw. We would like to thank the nurses and staff at Mid-Valley for the care and compassion to Edie and the family in her final week. Also, to Apple Springs staff for their continued support and care. In remembrance of Edie, memorial contributions would be welcome to the Stampede Museum, PO Box 1340, Omak, WA 98841. She and Vern spent many hours donating their time from the first stages of the museum. A graveside celebration of life will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 6th 2023 at Okanogan Valley Memorial Gardens.

Edith Lorraine Stevens

December 29, 1934 - January 9, 2023