Sept. 7, 1951–Feb. 15, 1012

Michael Anthony “Tony” Cawthra, 60, of Oak Harbor, Washington died Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at Island Hospital in Anacortes, Washington. He was born on September 7, 1951 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the son on Robert and Jeannine (Hudson) Cawthra. Better known as “Tone Man” to his many, many friends, he was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker football fan. Tony was happiest watching any football game, fishing, or hanging out with friends. He spent his Thanksgivng holidays cooking and serving turkey dinners with the Lions Club and was known for his giving nature and generous spirit. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Robert Merle Cawthra. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jaici and Victor Murcia of Colorado Springs, CO; his mother, Jeannine Cawthra of Scottsbluff, NE; and his sister and brother-in- law, Vickie and Mike Hauck of Casper, WY. At Tony’s request, no services will be held. Donations may be made to: First National Bank, PO Box 1208, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361, checks payable to Jeannine Cawthra and write “Tony Cawthra Memorial Fund” in the memo line. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Tony, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.