Walter Arnold Womack Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Walter Arnold Womack, Jr. went home on June 26th, 2022 at 7:12 pm. Walt was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 7th, 1936. Walt quit school in 8th grade and hopped a transient migrant workers truck at the age of 15 with 50 cents in his pocket headed for Selah, Washington looking for his father. He found his Aunt Muriel and Uncle Albert Womack who lovingly took him in. He learned the meat cutter’s trade from his uncle Al. In Selah, he met the love of his life, Marilyn Mitchell. Walt and Marilyn graduated from Selah High School in 1956 and moved to Seattle, Washington. They were married on October 19, 1956. All 3 children were born in Seattle. Walt used his meat cutting skills and great work ethic to get a job with Associated Grocers. He soon was promoted to Meat Supervisor where he traveled to stores all over Eastern Washington. Rhodes Thriftway in Omak was one of the stores he called on. The owner, Art Rhodes offered him a partnership. In 1968 Walt and Marilyn packed up the family and moved to Omak. Walt served on the Omak City Council twice and also served as Omak Chamber President. In 1978, Walt and Marilyn bought Shady Pines Resort and moved to Conconully. While living in Conconully, Walt served as Fire Chief as well as Chamber President. Walt served as Okanogan County Treasurer, serving 17 years during which time he also served as the President of the Washington State Treasures Association. In 2000 they sold the Resort to their daughter Dena and her husband Steve, retired in 2001 as Treasurer and became snowbirds. They enjoyed many years in Yuma, Arizona in the wintertime, always coming home to Okanogan County for the summers. They eventually built a house in Omak once their Arizona days were done. Walt was a member of the Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club as well as a member of the Omak Elks Lodge until his passing. Walt lived a life of love for family and service to his community. He believed in leaving the world a better place. He is known for always making those he met feel special and loved. Walt is survived by his wife, Marilyn Womack; brother Tom Womack and his wife Judy; daughter Dena and her husband, Steven Byl; son David Womack and his wife Mary; and son Doug Womack and his wife Julie; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren one waits for him in heaven. Graveside service will be at the Conconully Cemetery at 10 am on Friday, July 8th followed by a reception at the Omak Elks. Pastor Jack Schneider of the United Methodist Church will preside. Memorials may be made to Okanogan-Omak Rotary Club, or the Omak Elks Lodge.

Walter Arnold Womack

February 7, 1936 - June 26, 2022