Eleanor M. Ernst

Eleanor M. Ernst, 75, of Tonasket passed away at her home on Dec. 5 2011. She was born June 10, 1936 in Alberta, Canada to Eve and Dave Beynon.

Eleanor was married to Dan Ernst on Oct. 11, 1983 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. Eleanor’s hobbies included sewing, ceramics, salmon fishing, she also loved the outdoors and second-hand stores.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Ernst; daughter, Kelly M. McDonald; son, David Hutchinson and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both of her parents and one sister.

Memorial Services may be held in the spring when the weather improves.

Precht-Harrison-Nearents Chapel and the Okanogan County Crematory are caring for the arrangements.