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| Libby Manthey | |
Libby Manthey, owner and founder of Riverwalk Books, Chelan, Wash., and former president of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association, died on January 7 after a long battle with cancer.
Her family wrote in part, "Libby passed away at home peacefully surrounded by family. We know that Libby has impacted many lives in the Lake Chelan Valley, and she felt so supported by the community during her health struggles. She passed feeling very loved by all. As a family, we too are thankful for the love we have felt from our community. It has helped us through this hard time."
The family noted that Riverwalk Books "will continue being run by our family with the support of our great employees. In the future, we hope to pass it into good hands."
Manthey grew up in San Francisco, loving reading and both the public library and her school libraries. In 1994, she moved to Chelan with her family and founded Riverwalk Books, where she was happily "surrounded by books and booklovers." She enjoyed handselling "each and every book--making sure that the book fits the reader."
A celebration of Manthey's life will be held in the spring, and donations can be made to First Book as an expression of sympathy instead of flowers. Friends are welcome to "share your memories or thoughts with us, cards can be dropped off at or sent to Riverwalk Books."