Mildred Louise Gann

Together Again Just a few days shy of her 78 th birthday, our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27 th . Mildred (Millie) Louise Ames was born on December 12, 1944 to Herbert and Beulah Ames in Maupin Oregon. A few years later, their family moved to a ranch near Conconully, Washington. The family spent the rest of their time living in Okanogan County, Washington. Millie loved farm life, especially riding horses, a passion that became a part of who she was. She honed her skills on one of her favorite horses, Rose, to become the 1962 Washington State Barrel Racing Champion. She graduated from Okanogan High School in 1963. After graduation, she attended Central Washington State College for a short time before getting sick. She returned to Okanogan and started working at ‘Ma Bell’ where she worked for several years. On February 5, 1966 Millie married Phil Gann. They built their family home in Omak where they raised their two children, Alicia and Audie. As the kids grew older, Millie went back to work as the administrative assistant at Omak East Elementary. She worked there for many years and enjoyed her time with students, faculty and parents. Her heart for children was evident as many greeted her with smiles and hugs every morning. Millie served many years as the Royalty Director of the Omak Stampede, a volunteer role that she loved. She was revered by the Omak Stampede Queens and looked forward to working with them each year. Millie was blessed with many cherished friends from near and far. Each of you were so special to her from childhood friends, workplace colleagues to those who were part of her retirement years wintering in Wickenburg. She especially enjoyed riding with friends through the Arizona desert. Her zest for life, incredible heart, positive attitude, infectious laugh and heartwarming smile will be greatly missed. Millie is survived by her children Alicia and Matthew Chapman, Audie and Julie Gann, brother-in-law Alan and Barb Gann, sister-in-law Jan Ames, sister-in-law Susie and Tim Friesen, grandchildren Noah, Josef and Ella, nephews Brandon Ames, Paul Gann, Jake Gann and nieces Melissa Ames-Tibbits and Kiley Friesen. Millie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Phil, and her brother, Mel and her baby sister, Arlene. Special thanks to the kind staff at Regency for the compassionate care they provided. A spring celebration of life is planned.

Mildred Louise Gann

December 12, 1944 - November 27, 2022