GENERATIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP CREATES COMMUNITY CARE
Step-A-Loop Creek Caskets in Okanogan County creates more than just beautiful, custom pine caskets – they’ve built a legacy of craftsmanship and care for the tribal community. Thanks to a small business investment grant through the Washington State Department of Commerce, owner Dale Palmanteer has increased inventory and improved efficiency to support the family-run business in Omak, WA.
The grant enabled Dale to purchase a trailer full of essential lumber from nearby mills in Washington and Idaho, a new Makita saw, finishing materials, and piles of Pendleton wool blankets from Oregon. Dale proudly serves the local tribal community and beyond, a tradition started by his brother when he began the business in 2006, and one Dale hopes will continue with his son and grandchildren.
“This has been a huge help,” Dale shared, gesturing to a stack of lumber against the wall of the workshop. Being able to reliably provide families with a beautifully crafted pine casket is a balm during difficult times of loss, and a statement of honor for the family member who has passed. This investment does more than support a small business. It’s fostering generational continuity and strengthening the heart and vitality of the Okanogan County community.
To contact Step-A-Loop Creek Caskets, please call (509) 826-1530.
