Lucille Siegrist

Lucille Siegrist age 74 of Tonasket passed away on Jan. 14, 2012 at her home in Tonasket. She was born on July 23, 1937 in Malo to parents Robert and Isabell (Borders) York.

Lucille grew up in Ferry County mainly living in Curlew and Orient. On Oct. 10, 1959, she married Charles (Biff) Siegrist in Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Together they lived in several different places with Kettle Falls and Tonasket being the main places. Lucy worked at a manufacturing company in Kettle Falls and worked for many years as a sorter for Smith and Nelson Warehouse in Tonasket. Over the years, Lucille enjoyed doing crafts. She made many dolls and crocheted afghans and Christmas trees. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband, Biff, at home in Tonasket; two sons: Charles (Faith) Mace of Kettle Falls and Douglas (Jamie) Mace of Veradale; two daughters: Debbie (John) Dirks of Kettle Falls and Susan Siegrist of Kettle Falls; four sisters: Sylvia Henderson of Orofino, Idaho, Joy Miller of Tonasket, Diane Stopsen of Canada and Cheryl Pratt of Kettle Falls; one brother, Kenneth York of Otis Orchards; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

Lucille was preceded in death by one son, Bill Siegrist.

A memorial gathering and potluck luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:30 a.m. at Jeff and Joy’s, 96 Riverloop Rd. Tonasket.