Linda Kay Lewis

Linda Kay Lewis, 80, of Omak WA passed away on Wednesday, September 20 after a prolonged battle with Cancer. Linda was born to Carl Jackson Watts and Euna Lucille (Dismuke) Watts on July 13, 1943, in Tulsa Oklahoma. Linda was one of five children of Euna: Norma Brazle Watts Leighton, Carol Watts, Barb Gann and Gary Watts. Linda also has two stepbrothers Joe Donaldson and Joe Gariano. Linda moved to Omak as a toddler and spent the rest of her life here. After graduating from Omak High School, she spent one year at Kinman Business School in Spokane and then joined the Marines. She served in the Marine Corps for two years until she had her first son. Linda married Jim Lewis on August 9, 1968 and they spent the next 55 years together. They have three children: Gary (Peggy) Smith of Seattle, WA, Brian Lewis of Omak, WA and Tricia (Pete) Semoe of Tacoma, WA. Linda has three grandchildren: Garrett (Alyssa) Smith of Franklinton, NC, Kayla (Marcus) Bullock of Charlotte, NC and Ryder Lewis of Omak, WA. She has one great granddaughter, Hadley Joyce Bullock of Charlotte, NC. Linda loved Omak and was an active member of the community. She spent her early years as a dental assistant at Webster’s dental office. She was the Office Manager of the Omak Stampede for many years. Jim and Linda purchased Donaldson’s Mercantile from the family. They operated this store for several years and then transitioned the store into an antique and trophy business. Jim and Linda thought they were going to “retire” when they sold the antique store, but Linda’s bug to serve the community would not let her. Not long after, Linda became a key volunteer at the local Elks lodge. Linda was an active volunteer at the Elks lodge for several years. This continued until she had to step back due to health issues. Linda loved her time in the kitchen, baking, canning and cooking for her family. She lit up when there were many people around and no one went hungry in her house. She was an avid tennis player and loved watching the sport. There will be a Celebration of Life at United Methodist Church, 130 Cedar St. N. in Omak on Friday November 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM with a reception at the Omak Elks Lodge immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations in her name to the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane or the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center of Seattle.

Linda Kay Lewis

July 13, 1943 - September 20, 2023