He was raised in the Seattle area for many years before moving with his family to Big Lake, WA, attending school at Big Lake Elementary and Sedro-Woolley High School, graduating in 1957.  While still in high school, he enlisted in the US Navy, in which he retired in 1978.

In December, 1957, he married Deanna K. True, in Lyman, WA.  Together, they had three children, Carl “Sonny” III, Dianna and Christopher.  In 1974, he married Betty R. Newberry, who together had a son, Monty.

After retiring from the Navy, he worked as an auto mechanic, running his own shop, “Rainier Automotive” on Chuckanut Drive and later for Rallye Auto Sales in Sedro-Woolley.

He was a member and Past Master of United Lodge #93 Free and Accepted Masons of Washington, and an honorary member of Abbotsford Lodge #70, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of British Columbia.  He was a member of the Nile Shrine and enjoyed being in the parades with the Truckers.  He was also a member of the Cyrene Chapter Order of the Eastern Star.  He was very proud of his Masonic work.

Carl, in the past 15 years, was a “snowbird,” going to Tucson, AZ for wintering over with his 15 year companion, Nancy Lanphere, who very selflessly stayed by his side caring for him during his long and courageous journey fighting cancer.

Carl leaves behind his companion, Nancy; children, Carl E. “Sonny” Seidel III and his wife, Julie, Dianna R Cole and her husband, John, Chris L. Seidel and his wife, Rogene and Monty H. Seidel; stepsons, David Newberry and his wife, Cheryll and Dale Newberry and his wife, Jeannine; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Carl and Emma Seidel; mother, Joyce Seidel; wife, Betty Seidel and stepson, Denny Newberry.

Cremation arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced by Lemley Chapel, Facebook, and Dist. 9 Masonic website.  Memorial contributions may be made to Order of the Eastern Star, Cyrene Chapter, c/o Eileen Beitler, 10904 Carol Anne Court, Burlington, WA  98233.

Scott spent 32 years working as a mechanic for Seattle City Light and recently retired in January, 2013.  He was a talented man and spent much of his time wood-working and playing music on his 5 string viola which he crafted with his own hands.  He also enjoyed motorcycles and had recently fallen in love with restoring old Honda Goldwings.  He was multi-talented and it was said of him that he was “the jack of all trades.”  He was a devoted, loving husband to his wife, Deborah and spent many an hour caring for her.  He had a servant’s heart and was often found helping others.  Whether it be fixing a vehicle, helping a tourist who had locked their keys in the car, or just sitting with a friend, you could count on him.  He brightened many lives with his infectious smile and his bright blue eyes.  It was clear to those around him that he truly loved and cared for them.  His presence here on earth was cherished by many and will be missed.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Deborah Kay Richmond of Marblemount; son, Joseph Andrew Richmond; daughter, Amanda Marie Hinners; step-daughter, Andrea Marie Hastings; parents, Stewart and Jacquelene Richmond; brother, Christopher Andrew Richmond; sister, Michelle Kay Altizer; grandmother, Margaret Clark; four grandchildren and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends and other family members.

He was preceded in death in 2009 by his brother, Mark Steven Richmond.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 25, 2013, at the Community Bible Church of Concrete, 45672 Limestone Street, Concrete, WA, with Pastor Rob Thomas presiding.  Final resting place will be at the Laurel Hill Cemetery, Cle Elum, WA.  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society or Diabetes Foundation.

    He was born on February 1, 1969 in Rifle, Colorado, the son of Thomas & Linda (Jonas) LaVelle.  He attended grade school in Ohio, California, Wyoming, and Colorado until the family settled in Anacortes in 1983 where he attended Anacortes Middle and  High School.

    Steve worked in several industries including commercial fishing, industrial construction, and boat building.   He made his home in Anacortes, and the upper Skagit Valley for several years, settling in Bellingham about 10 years ago.

    He was a man with many talents. He was a talented artist creating paintings, and sketching with pencils and charcoal and his passion was music and playing the guitar, gathering with friends and fellow musicians to record songs and to just hang out and play.

    Steve is survived by his father, Thomas LaVelle of Bellingham; his siblings and their spouses, Scott & Karen LaVelle of Lake Stevens, WA, Anthony LaVelle & Darcey Wijsenbeek of Bowdoinham, ME and Kristin LaVelle-Carr & Ross Carr of Anchorage, AK. He also leaves his nieces and nephews (Geneva Carr, Dylan LaVelle, Sierra LaVelle, Whitney Carr, Meghan LaVelle, Oliver LaVelle, and Mae LaVelle), his ex-wife and stepson (Jhanna and Zacharia Parker) and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda, in 1994.

     A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:00 PM (now 3 pm not 2 pm as previously stated) at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley.  Private inurnment will be at the Forest Park Cemetery in Concrete. 

Ann grew up in Wisconsin, later moving to Darien, Connecticut where she excelled in high school gymnastics becoming a state gymnastics champion, graduating in 1977 from Darien High School.  She attended the University of New Hampshire where she competed in gymnastics and competed in the National Championships in Seattle.  Ann transferred to the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and graduated with a degree in Health Care Administration in 1982.

Ann began her management career working in nursing home facilities in Wisconsin and Utah, later moving to Washington where she worked as executive director for Village Concepts at Harbor Tower Village in Oak Harbor and Country Meadow Village in Sedro-Woolley.  She had a flair for making places thrive and the ability to influence her employees to strive for excellence because she would not ask anyone to do something she wouldn’t do herself.  Ann deemed it a  privilege to serve the residents of the facilities she managed.

Her interests first and foremost were her children and everything else came second.  She was a mother to every child that entered her life especially her children’s friends and she left a deep impact to everyone that she touched.   Her activities included running, hiking, and biking competitively, many times placing first in her age group.  She ran her first marathon in Minneapolis and later in Utah in the dessert.   She coached gymnastics while living on Whidbey Island.   Ann loved flowers, gardening, and especially tulips.  She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Sedro-Woolley Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, and was on the Board of Trustees of Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.

Ann supported charities far and wide and last year went to Mexico to build homes with members from Bethlehem Lutheran Church and has sponsored a girl in Thailand for many years.  Her kindness knew no bounds and she loved to give to others.

She is survived by her husband Brian Stiles whom she married on November 11, 2011, of the family home in Sedro-Woolley.  Her son,  Patrick Myatt of Bellingham and her daughter Mary Kelley of the family home.  Step-Daughters, Alicia Stiles of Woodinville and Kaylee Stiles and Sarah Diamond and two twin granddaughters, Kinsey and Emry Hanson all of Sedro-Woolley.   Her parents, James and Kathryn Votava of Neenah, WI and brother, Scott Votava and his wife Connie of Marshall, MI and sister, Amy Hemphill and her husband Dave of Minneapolis, MN.  Seven nieces and nephews and the many family members of the Stiles Family.  She was preceded in death by her previous husband Tim Kelley on July 31, 2003.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 2:00PM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1006 Wicker Rd Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Darrell Schoen officiating with cremation to follow the services.  A reception will follow after the service in the parish hall.  Visitation is available at Lemley Chapel on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.  Memorials are  suggested to Esperanza Mission Work in Tijuana, Mexico care of Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1006 Wicker Rd Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.  

On September 24, 1977 Vernon married the love of his life, Vickie Littleton. Together they had three sons. Vernon was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather who worked hard to provide for his loved ones. He enjoyed family outdoor activities such as fishing, crabbing, rock hunting, and BBQs. He especially loved playing with his five grandchildren. Vernon was fun to be around and had a good sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was a dedicated employee at Boeing for over 25 years. During that time, he held several positions and worked his way up to becoming a Manager.  

Vernon is survived by his wife, Vickie; sons, Brandon and his wife Billie, Ben, and David; father, Phil; brother, Marty and his wife Joan; sisters, Laurie and her husband Tony, Valerie and her husband Tracy, and Judy and her husband Bill; grandchildren, Natalie, Nathan, Kyle, Alex and Autumn; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.   He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Griffeth.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley followed by interment at Union Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center.  Flower donations can be sent to Lemley Chapel or to make a donation in memory of Vern, please send to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, New York 11714. www.lustgarten.org

She met and married her husband of 59 years, James Keefe.  They soon after began their family and had 3 children.  Virginia enjoyed taking care of her family and provided them with a warm and loving home.  She had many interests which included reading, crossword puzzles, cooking and gardening and always had fresh flowers in her home.  She was a kind gentle person and was the best mom you could ever have.  She will be missed by her husband and her children and those knew her.

She is survived by her husband, James Keefe, of Burlington; sons, Michael Keefe, of Mount Vernon, and Dennis and his wife, Beth Keefe, of Camano Island; daughter, Patty and her husband Bart Smith, of Bow; stepdaughters, Sharron and her husband Frank Kropa, of  Vermont, and Cindy Baeur of Pennsylvania; grandsons Matt and John Keefe, and Bryan and Dylan Farrow.

Virginia was preceded in Death by her mother and father, and her brother, Richard Campbell.

A private family service will be held.  Memorial contributions may be made to The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Attn: Donations for Melanoma Research, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98109-1023.

Whitey was born on June 7, 1920 in Omak, WA to Jake and Edna Warfield.  He was the youngest of 6 children; Ewan Warfield, Beatrice (Betty) Duffy, Maude Fitzgerald, Nellie Neumayer, and Clyde Warfield.  Whitey lived his whole life in the Skagit Valley, attending grade school in the Day Creek School and graduating from Sedro Woolley High school in 1937. 

He entered the United States Army Air Force in January 1942, receiving his training in Fort Lewis, WA and Witchita Falls, TX.  He was sent to Australia in 1942 where he served for 3 years in the South West Pacific region including the East Indies, Philippines, and New Guinea.  He was discharged in September of 1945 and moved back to the Skagit County area.  Whitey was proud of his service to our country and he could be found each Memorial Day placing flags and flowers on the graves of those who lost their lives in service. 

Whitey married Mildred Elizabeth Lanphere on January 18, 1947 and they spent the next 66 years together.  They had two sons, John and Brad, who were shown the value of hard work and the ability to construct or fix anything by Whitey’s solid example.  Whitey spent his early working years in the logging and construction industries throughout the Valley.  One of his most notable jobs was working on the construction of the Upper Baker Dam running the machine that hauled the concrete from the batch plant to the dam.  He retired in 1983 from Skagit Corporation in Sedro-Woolley where he was an Inspector in the Machinists Union. 

Whitey loved the outdoors and was truly in his element with a fishing rod in his hand, hunting in Eastern WA, tilling the soil in his garden or sitting next to a campfire.  Whitey and Millie’s garden was famous amongst family and friends; something he enjoyed and took pride in right up until his passing.  He was a member of the Wildcat Steelhead Club and the Coffee Club at Norm’s Barber Shop in Sedro-Woolley where he could be found in the mornings swapping stories with the guys. 

Whitey was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Millie Warfield of Sedro-Woolley; son, John Warfield of Bow and son Brad Warfield (Barb) of Tonasket; granddaughters, Sarah (Steve) Richey of Tonasket and Amanda (Tony) Call of Tonasket, great-grandchildren, Karlie, Brooke, Jaycie, and Ben Richey all of Tonasket, and several nieces and nephews.  His family was a source of happiness for him, enjoying each one and their accomplishments.  He felt blessed to be able to be a part of his great-grandchildren’s lives, watching them enjoy many of the same things he loved. 

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, May 18^th at 2:00 in the afternoon at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Wendy Tingley officiating.

  Whitey’s family would like to thank Dr. Eric Stark for his excellent care and compassion as well as the caring staff at Life Care Center in Sedro-Woolley.

She was born on July 6, 1923 in Munich, Germany, the daughter of Frances & Franziska (Flieger) Hechinger.  She was raised and attended school in Germany.

In 1947 Karin married George Donaldson, a U.S. military serviceman serving in Germany. Shortly thereafter he was re-assigned to Seattle and in November 1947 she left Germany joining him there.  They made their home in Seattle.

On April 7, 1956 Karin was united in marriage to Ted Owens in Seattle, where they made their home until moving to Hamilton in 1961. There they purchased the Hi-Lead Tavern which Karin operated until 1963 when they opened and operated the Owens Motel in Birdsview and then The Owens Apartments in Concrete until her retirement in 1988.

Karin loved going camping at Baker Lake where she spent many summers renting a space at Tars Resort with her many friends and family.  She enjoyed nothing more than cooking a feast and heaping it on your plate.   Garage sales were a passion and she would go every weekend making sure the grandkids could barter a deal.  Mom spent many years doing ceramics and she loved  working in her garden and yard. 

Karin is survived by her 3 sons, George Donaldson and his wife Fritzi of Mount Vernon, Gary Owens of Birdsview, and Rick Owens and his wife Lori of Burlington, and her daughter, Tammy Ensley and her husband Ray of Birdsview; 8 grandchildren, Nicola McKerrigan (Brian), Traci Reuwsaat (Doug), Candan Moser (Adam), Courtney Owens, Olivia Owens, Bryan Ensley (Janalee), and Owen Ensley (Ashley), and 6 great-grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, Emmarae, Lucas, Kinsley and Jade. Brother-in-law, Russell Owens (Joanna), and sister-in-law Betty McClanahan (Gerald) all living in Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Franziska; her son, Robert Donaldson and her husband Ted Owens.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Hamilton Cemetery with Father Martin Bourke officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

Nancy Lee Mangeng, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in Oak Harbor on Sunday, April 28, 2013 surrounded by her family after a courageous 18 month battle with lung cancer.

Nancy was born on April 30, 1945 in Mount Vernon, WA. She spent her childhood in Sedro-Woolley, WA where she met and married Bernie Mangeng who was stationed at NAS Whidbey Island while serving with the U.S. Navy. Bernie and Nancy spent a 26 year career in the Navy together, spending time at various duty stations around the country, but always came back to the Pacific Northwest calling Oak Harbor home for over 45 years.

Nancy loved working at Sears for 10 years and meeting many wonderful people. She devoted many happy years volunteering with the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Little League Softball and local schools. She was always the go-to lady of Orchard Loop when it came to which yard the neighborhood kids would gather and play. She helped raise many of the children that surrounded her neighborhood. She also loved playing Bunko with the ladies or going to the local casinos and playing the slots. Nancy loved her home but her most precious asset was always her family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Bernie; her son, Craig Mangeng (Violet) of Port Orchard, WA and daughter, Bridget (Mangeng) Thayer (Randy) of Oak Harbor, WA; eleven grandchildren, Benjamin Mangeng, of Elko, NV, Nicholas Mangeng, of Port Orchard, WA, William Thayer (Katie), of Oak Harbor, WA, Britney Thayer and partner Brandon Veal, of Oak Harbor, WA, Isabel, Gabrayelle, Vanessa, Anabel, Austin and Maddy Jo Thayer, Kristina Forbes and Brandee Crusoe, all of Oak Harbor, WA; four great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Thayer, Prestin Forbes, Kierra Thayer, Jeremiah Crusoe all of Oak Harbor, WA, and a half-brother, Billie Campbell, of San Jose, CA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hazel and Guy MacLellan; brother, Sammy Davis, and sister, Louise Jewett.

Nancy will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandma, great- grandmother “Nawie”, sister, aunt and friend.

Though she may be gone from our eyes, she will never be gone from our hearts!

WE LOVE AND MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH NANA!

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Nancy’s Life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 1:00PM at Life Church, 1767 NE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor, WA.  Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Care Alliance, 825 Eastlake Avenue E., Seattle, WA 98109. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Private family inurnment will be at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery.

 As a small child she lost her mother and- like so many others- was plucked from her tribal community and forced to endure the boarding schools of the assimilation era. She was a survivor of cultural genocide, and carried that burden her entire life. After graduating boarding school and starting a family she became a nurse- a lofty aspiration for a Native American woman in those days.

 June was a descendent hereditary Chief Xey:teleq of the Sumas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence “Knuckle” Boome; parents, John Bolan and Lotte Silver; her daughters Gloria, Brenda, and Lorna Jean Smith; son-in-law Robert Humes and her unborn grandchild.

 June is survived by her children, Ivan M. Francis and his wife Rosi, Michael L. Francis and his wife Anne, and Jason Boome and his wife Jerdie of Sedro-Woolley; her daughter, Lisa Boome and her husband Leonard Rodriguez of Sedro-Woolley and many grandchildren, Gladys Williams, Lorne Boome, Brenda Boome, Bridget Boome, David Bryan, Beverly Bryan, Dennis Bryan, Bernadine Macias, Violet Boome, Rita Boome, Valerie Williams, Janie Williams, Janet Williams, Brenda Francis-Thomas and her husband Christopher, Marcia Rodriguez, Kalika Elofson, Wade Francis and his wife Corina, Christina Francis, Joseph Rodriguez, Amanda and Joyce Boome. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, and many other family members.

 Prayer services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Upper Skagit Gymnasium followed by Funeral Services on Saturday, April 27 at 10 am with John Cayou officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

Irene Eloise Mullen, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2013, in Sedro-Woolley.

Irene was born March 6, 1917 in Bellingham, to Bert and Myrtle (Walquist) Ryman.  During her 96 years, she brought laughter, joy and happiness to all those who knew her.  She grew up in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham and graduated from Fairhaven High School.  She married Albert “Wally” Warm in 1936 and shared the time together for 35 years until he passed away in 1971.  Together, they started Cash & Carry Lumber Yard (now E&E Lumber), in Sedro-Woolley.  Irene married Robert “Bob” Mullen  in 1974, in Port Angeles.  Bob passed away in 1996 in Sedro-Woolley.

Irene is survived by her son, Wally Warm and his wife, Kathi, of Sitka, AK; daughters, Pattie McMullin-DuPraw and her husband, Ed, of Sequim, WA, and Judy Lipsey, of Sedro-Woolley, WA; Step-son, Robert Mullen and his wife, Alice, of CO; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, and her grandson, Brian McMullin.

A graveside committal service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2013 at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham.  Memorial contributions are suggested to Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, Sedro-Woolley.  

     Arretta moved to Lyman, WA in 1938 at the age of 12. She moved one block from that home when she married Jim Price at age 19 and has lived in the same home for 69 years.

   Arretta loved Jesus and was faithful to the Lyman Assembly of God until it dispersed, when she then became faithful to the Lyman Baptist Church. Arretta was a faithful and loving wife and mother; an avid homemaker and gardener; a Lyman “Icon”; and, a friend to everyone.

    She was preceded in death by her parents, Iva and Minta Brawley; a sister, Zelma Archeleta; her husband, Jim Price and her youngest son, Dale Price.   She is survived by a loving family, including her 3 children, Janice (Jon) Tedesco of Las Vegas, NV, Curtis Price of Orofino, ID, Juanita Hebard of Tainan, Taiwan; her daughter-in-law, Connie Price of Mount Vernon, WA; nine loving grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, whom she adored, and two brothers, Charlie (Joanne) Brawley of Burlington, WA and Larry (Betty) Brawley of Turlock, CA and numerous nieces and nephews.  

   Funeral Services will be held at the Lyman Baptist Church on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Interment will be at the Lyman Cemetery followed with a potluck fellowship at the church where everyone is cordially invited. Visitation is available at Lemley Chapel  Wednesday thru Saturday and on Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Art was born October 31^st, 1956 in Caribou, Maine and was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Rosalyn Morris and his only child, Michael Shane Morris, age 8, who died in a drowning accident in 1989 and whose loss he mourned since then.  Art is survived by a brother, Curt Morris and his wife, Peggy, of The Colony, Texas, and a sister, Pam Hunt and her husband, Don, of Schertz, Texas.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Lemley Chapel, with Pastor Rick Miles presiding.  A time of visitation will be available from  2:00 to 4:00, Saturday at Lemley Chapel.  

     She was born on July 15, 1924 in Iuka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles & Mina (Blue) Parker.  She moved to Laverne, Oklahoma where she was raised on a wheat farm. 

     When she was eleven, the family moved to Lyman, and there she lived on a dairy farm.  Joan attended Sedro-Woolley High School, but her family moved to Burlington for her senior year.  She graduated from Burlington in 1943, but has always gone to both towns’ reunions.

    After graduation she worked in Everett during the war at Soundview Pulp Mill and Boeing.  She returned home to meet Dale Huston and it was love at first sight.  They were married on February 17, 1946 and made their home in Sedro-Woolley.  They had two children, Douglas and Gail and Joan was very active with her children. 

     She was a Girl Scout Leader and a Boy Scout Leader and got her children into swimming and bowling, and she was on a Woman’s Day League at Sedro-Woolley Bowling Center where she was 7^th in her league for top score.

     The family all learned how to snow ski and would take the camper to Mt. Baker and on many other camping trips, she also loved to fish and camp.  One of her relaxing loves was gardening.  She had both vegetable and flower gardens at her home in Sedro-Woolley and at their 2^nd home in Winthrop.  Swimming was also a relaxing love and in Winthrop she had a lovely swimming pool and in Woolley she had Clear Lake.  She made sure everyone learned how to swim so she could go often.  In Winthrop she also cross country skied and got hooked on walking.  She belonged to the Skagit Treckers and went on many five and ten mile walks.    

    Joan is survived by her son, Douglas Huston (Jane) of Bluffton, OH; daughter, Gail Browning (Jackson), Sedro-Woolley; she was blessed with five grandchildren, Mike Turan, Clint Nicholas, Rose Nicholas, Douglas Huston (Rosie) and Brandon Huston (Joy) and five great-grandchildren, Kailee, Landon and Blake Huston and Tyler and Cody Turan; her sister, Rena Aldridge of Sedro-Woolley; brothers, Wallace Lynn Parker (Delores) of Mount Vernon, Nolan Parker (Bonnie) Spokane, WA, Galen Clive Parker (Jeanette) Ferndale, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale in  2004; sisters, Clella Wilson and Elizabeth Meinette; brothers, Hap Parker, Les Parker, Cliff Parker and Jim Parker and grandson,  Clint Nicholas.

    The family would like to give special thanks to Josephine Sunset for taking such good care of mom for four plus years, and a special thanks to her CNAs, especially Lisa and Heather who showed her so much love and care. 

     A Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 12:00 noon at the Central Valley Assembly of God Church in Burlington with Pastor Ed Leckenby officiating.  Visitation is available Monday thru Friday from 9am to 5pm. The family suggest memorials be made to Josephine Sunset’s Good Sam Club, 9901-272^nd Place NW, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Edward Bertrand Marsh, 78, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on Saturday, March 23, 2013 surrounded by his family.

       He enlisted in the USNR on April 30, 1952.  On June 13, 1955 he left the USNR and on June 14, 1955 he was inducted into the USAR, serving at Fort Lewis and then in Korea.  Upon returning from overseas he continued to serve until his discharge on April 29, 1960 with the rank of PFC and being awarded the Good Conduct Medal.was born on March 13, 1935 in Bellingham, the son of Edward J. & Mary E. (Snow) Marsh.  He was raised and attended school in Bellingham, graduating from Bellingham High School.

     Ed worked in Bellingham driving taxis and ambulance before starting work at Northern State Hospital in Sedro-Woolley where he worked as an LPN until its closure.  He then went to work at United General Hospital as an LPN/EMT for several years.    After leaving United he worked at Skagit Steele and then at Portal at the former Northern State Hospital site where he retired from the state.

     Ed loved the outdoors; hunting and especially fishing, whether on the lake or in the sound.  He enjoyed the hunting and fishing trips he took with his two youngest sons and his grandsons.

     He had a great fondness for Alaska after taking a trip up there years ago to look at work prospects.  In another time he would have been a true Alaskan prospector.

     Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Mary; his first wife, Darla (Bartholomew) Marsh; his cousin and good friend, Larry Wood; niece, Cathy Bynon; brother-in-law, Al Bynon and dear friends Bucky Flones and Jerry Johnson.

     Ed is survived by his second wife, Stella Marsh, whom he stayed close friends with after their divorce and who helped care for him until his death; his sisters, Mary Anderson (Bill) and Betty Bynon; his daughter, Deanna King (Kris); Sons, Mark Marsh (Cynthia), Grant Marsh, Clay Marsh (Darla) and Guy Marsh (Linda) and 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

     Ed was able to spend his final days at Guy’s home where family and Stella took great care of him.

     The family would like to thank Hospice of the Northwest for their kindness.

     Memorial services will be held at a later date.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Joe; children, Zebadiah, Collin, Armena and Helen; father, Harlan Sam, Jr.; sisters, Tamara, Irene, Sandi, Snow and Darlene; stepmother, Mary; grandparents, Harlan and Darlene Sam, Sr and Caroline Stahi; Seowen fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, Joanne Fryberg, Maddy Fryberg, Gerri Williams, Bradley Joe and Steven Joe; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Armena Sam; brother, Everett Sam; grandfather, LeeRoy Stahi; cousin, Paul Mathias; great grandfather Robert Sam; great grandmother, Katheryn Jack and great great great Uncle, Henry Lyle.
A Shaker Prayer Service will be held at the Swinomish Community Center at 7:00 PM, Sunday, March 17, 2013, followed by a Shaker Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Monday, at the Swinomish Community Center, Joe McCoy officiating, with the burial following at the Hamilton Indian Cemetery.

She was born on May 30, 1926, (the first baby girl born at Waldo Hospital) in Seattle, Washington, the only child of Clayton & Elizabeth (McAllister) Rupp.  She was raised and attended school in Seattle, graduating from Lincoln High School with the class of 1944.

During her late teens and early 20’s Loretta worked at a cookie factory and then as a bank teller for Washington Mutual.

While commuting to Seattle to work on a Logavista bus she met Harvey Walter Johnson and fell in love and they were united in marriage on July 17, 1948 in Seattle and they made their home and raised their family in Bothell for over 20 years.  In 1969 they moved to Sedro-Woolley where together they lived until Harvey’s death in 1992.  In 2008 Loretta moved to Concrete.

For most of those years Loretta was a devoted wife and mother and after Harvey passed away she became her father’s care giver until his death in 1995.

Loretta had the preverbal green thumb.  Her yard and garden were adorned with numerous rhododendrons, azaleas and primroses, which she lovingly tended to for years.

She also enjoyed collecting recipe books.

Loretta is survived by her daughters, Elaine Marie Loto’aniu of Concrete and her husband Tupou Ma’ufanga Loto’aniu of Tonga, and Marla Leigh Johnson of Sedro-Woolley. Her grandchildren, Matamoana Lynn Tupou and spouse Peter Dean Tupou, Jennifer Renae Berlin and spouse Daniel Kenneth Berlin, Darci Marie Martinez, and Dina Elizabeth Lavaki and  spouse Paula Pasina Lavaki.  Her great-grandchildren, Nathanial Anthony Tupou, Loretta ‘Ana-Fifita Tupou, Elyse Lanae Matamoana Pasina Lavaki, Dylon Daniel Berlin, Kylee Lorraine Berlin and Megan Love Berlin.

The family would like to thank Dr. Edwin Stickle, Visiting Angels and Hospice of the Northwest for their care of our Mom in her last few months.

Memorials in honor of Loretta are suggested to the Light House Mission, 910 Holly Street, Bellingham, WA 98225.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Billy Farrar of the Grace Church in Mount Vernon officiating.  Visitation is available Tuesday thru Thursday from 9 to 5 and on Friday from 9 until noon