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Obituary: Ownbey, Jewell “Pinky”

Age 80


OWNBEY, Jewell “Pinky”

Jewell “Pinky” Ownbey passed away April 19, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born in Newport, WA on February 25, 1936 to Jewell and Ruth Ownbey.

Pinky graduated from Newport High School in 1954 where he played football and basketball.

He married Shirley McIntosh on July 6, 1956.
Pinky worked in Newport for Hunziker and Hoover Chevrolet.

He then drove to Spokane daily for 20 years working at Sears.

In 1978 Pinky went to work for the Newport School district as the Transportation supervisor for 23 years.


Pinky was an avid outdoorsman he enjoyed hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.

He loved to golf and bowl.

He was a proud supporter of Newport Athletics which included watching his son and grandsons.

His greatest love was spending time at his cabin on Bead lake with family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Cherryl.

Pinky is survived by his wife Shirley of 59 years; daughter Pamela (husband Lenny) Nichols; son Forrest (wife Tammie); and their sons Dean and Christopher.
A Memorial Service will be held on April 23, 2016 at 3:00pm at Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport.

There will be a reception and Celebration of his Life to follow at OK Lanes in Oldtown, ID.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Pend Oreille county Historical Society or the Newport Alumni Association.
Sherman-Knapp Funeral Home in Newport is in charge of arrangements.

Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at sherman-knapp.com