Notes:
Data source is the 1990 book, "Moomaw-Mumma-Mumaw-Mumaugh Genealogy" compiled by Robert Austin Moomaw (deceased).
Obituary: Wade Louis Moomaw
Wade Louis Moomaw, 84, of Omak, died Dec. 31, 2011, in Spokane at Sacred Heart Medical Center.
Wade was born Dec. 26, 1927, to Leo S. Moomaw and Mary Picard, at the family homestead on Chicken Creek near Monse, Wash. He was the fourth child of 10 children. Wade worked alongside his father, Leo Moomaw in the rodeo contracting business, while also running a cattle ranch where he continued until his death. Besides ranching he worked at Biles/Coleman Lumber Mill, Okanogan Livestock Market, and hauled fruit for various apple packing plants in the valley.
On June 12, 1948, he married Agnes Margret Bemis in Omak, Wash. His love was family, Limousine cattle, good Quarter Horses and watching his crops flourish. Wade and Aggie shared their home and love with many nieces and nephews and their door was always open to friends and family.
He served as state inspector for the Model Quarter Horse Association. Wade was a member of the Umatilla Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sade, Ide and Marie; and brothers, Ed, Rich, and Duane.He is survived by his wife, Agnes M. Bemis, Omak; daughter, Marty (Scott) Robbins, Omak; daughter, Marla Moomaw, Othello; and son, Timothy (Jill) Moomaw, Waterville; stepmother, Margaret V. Moomaw; brother, Ted A. Moomaw, Texas; and sisters, Edie L. (Vern) Stevens, Omak; and Peggy (Bob) Nelson, Omak; four grand children; one great-grand child; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Memorial services will be held at the Longhouse at St. Mary’s Mission in Omak, Wash. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, at 11 a.m.
Heritage Funeral Home, Spokane, Wash. is in charge of arrangements
Wade Louis Moomaw
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Omak, WA
Wade Louis Moomaw, 84, of Omak, WA, passed away at Sacred Heart Medical Center on December 31, 2011, after a brief battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born December 26, 1927, at Chicken Creek, near Monse, WA, to Leo S. Moomaw and Mary Picard. He was the fourth child of ten children. Wade was married to Agnes on June 12, 1948, in Omak, WA. Wade worked alongside his father, Leo Moomaw, in the rodeo contracting business, while also running a cattle ranch, where he continued until his death. Besides ranching, he worked at Biles/Coleman Lumber Mill, Okanogan Livestock Market, and hauled fruit for various apple packing plants in the valley. He also served as state inspector for the Model Quarter Horse Association. He was a member of the Umatilla Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. His love was family, Limousine cattle, good Quarter Horses and watching his crops flourish. Wade and Aggie shared their home and love with many nieces and nephews and their door was always open to friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Agnes M. Bemis of Omak; daughter, Marty (Scott) Robbins of Omak; daughter, Marla Moomaw of Othello; son, Timothy (Jill) Moomaw of Waterville; grandchildren, Andrew (Kris) Robbins of Ralston, WA, Amanda (Guillermo) Robbins of Cheney, Turk Bates of Walla Walla and Alyssa Moomaw of Waterville; great-grandchildren, Bryce Hansen and Olivia Robbins; stepmother, Margaret V. Moomaw; brother, Ted A. Moomaw of Texas; sisters, Edie L. (Vern) Stevens of Omak and Peggy (Bob) Nelson of Omak; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sade, Ide and Marie; and brothers, Ed, Rich and Duane.
Memorial Services will be held at the Longhouse at St. Mary's Mission on Saturday, January 14, 2012, at 11:00 a.m..