Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.

In 1947 Pern Smith opened the Smith Funeral Home in Chelan to serve families in Manson and Chelan. The Smith Funeral Home’s chapel was named the Rose Chapel, due to the beautiful roses Pern and his family planted around the funeral home. Pern served the community until 1967 when Andy and Patti Precht purchased the funeral home, naming it Precht Rose Chapel. Andy and Patti have been extremely active members in the Chelan, Manson, and Brewster communities since their arrival in Chelan. Andy has served the area for over 40 years and plans to continue for many years to come. Andy’s son Kevin, representing the third generation involved in the funeral business, joined the firm in 2001 after graduating from the University of Washington, then from Arapahoe College of Mortuary Science. The Precht family greatly appreciates the opportunity to serve the community with care, compassion, and value.
In 1958 William Barnes established Barnes Funeral Home in Brewster, Washington and operated it until 1978 when Andy Precht and his brother, Ted Harrison, purchased the business. Andy and Ted served the Brewster community as a partnership until 1997 when Andy became sole owner. Barnes Chapel has always been operated to deliver maximum value to families in the Brewster area, with a focus on service and genuine care for those we are privileged to serve.
Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.

Kevin Precht
Owner ~ Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer
Kevin Precht is the owner of Jones & Jones ~ Betts Funeral Home. Kevin is a Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer of more than 15 years. Kevin lives in East Wenatchee and is married to Julianne, they have Three children: daughter, Brielle and two sons, Conner and Cash. He enjoys outdoor activities like boating and hiking. One of Kevin’s greatest joys in life is spending time with his kids. “I appreciate the opportunity to be of service to families in one of the most difficult times in their lives.” Kevin looks forward to helping families plan a funeral service for loved ones that meets their individual needs. Kevin can be reached by phone (509) 662-1561 or by email [email protected]

Mike Boyd
Funeral Director
Mike is a licensed Funeral Director and has served families here at Precht Rose and Barnes Chapels for the past 10 years. He and his wife Carla (a registered nurse) have been in the caring business all their lives. They also owned an adult family home together for 15 years. Mike has also worked as a licensed drug addiction counselor in the past, as well as an organic apple and pear orchardist for 20 years of his life. They have two grown daughters and seven grandchildren, which are their greatest joy. As you can see, caring for families is very important to Mike, and he's honored to be able to serve families in the area in thier time of greatest need with compassion and caring.

Barbara Weaver
Office Manager
Barbara came to us at the beginning of 2022. She came to us after many years of working in customer service. She's a mostly a behind the scenes worker but is willing to help you and your family and anyway possible. We're sure her kind and caring demeanor will put you at ease.
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