Haskel "Hack" Reed Boatman died peacefully on March 6, 2022, in Colville, at the age of 81.
Hack was born on June 8, 1940, in McEwen, Tenn. He met his wife, Karin Salina Oberg, after his honorable discharge from the United States Air Force and the couple raised their four children in Lynnwood, WA followed by Kettle Falls. Karin proceeded Hack in death in 2009.

Hack is survived by his three sons: Alan Boatman (Bethny), Arlington, WA; Kory Boatman, Spokane; Casey Boatman (Adam), San Jose, CA; his daughter: Jenelle Anderson (Carl), Colville; eight grandchildren: Bradley Boatman, Spokane; Sarah Boatman, Spokane; Henry Anderson (Quinell), Colville; Austin Anderson (Michelle), Moscow, ID; Daniel Anderson (Katryna), Onaway, ID; Jesse Anderson, Flagstaff, AZ; David Anderson, Fort Hueneme, CA; Gus Anderson (Brittney), Colville; and eleven great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Danekas Funeral Chapel & Crematory (155 W 1st Ave, Colville, WA 99114) on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at

11:00 AM.