Amy Jo Mercer, 46, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.
Amy was born on January 26, 1971 in The Dalles, Oregon, the daughter of John & Jody (Eaton) Dethman, residing briefly there until moving to Cordova, Alaska where she attended grade school until the age of 12 when she moved to Mount Vernon. She attended and graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class of 1989.
On September 15, 1995 Amy was united in marriage to Dave Mercer in Mount Vernon and they made their home there until settling in Sedro-Woolley in 1998.
Amy worked for several years for the Thrifty Foods Grocery Stores until beginning a career in Real Estate; first with John Whitney and then as the local office manager for the Northwest Multiple Listing Service where she has worked for the past 15 years.
Amy enjoyed baking and working in her garden and just being with her family and her pets.
Amy is survived by her husband Dave and daughter Alyssa at the family home in Sedro-Woolley; her mother and step-father, Jody & Ron Reiss of Burlington; her brother, Jeremy Dethman and his wife Theresa of Burlington; her mother & father-in-law, Mary Ann & Roger Mercer of Burlington; brother-in-law, Mike Mercer and his wife Beth of Puyallup; uncle, James Eaton and wife Cheryl of Burlington; 3 nephews, Dylan Dethman, Miles Mercer and Kailen Mercer; 2 nieces, Alana Huff and McKendrie Dethman; cousins, Alana Wilson, Kari O’Rear, Dena Traxler, Bonnie Jo Bernard, Robert Bernard, Anthony Cushman, Michelle, Timothy and Andrew Eaton and Kathleen Morgan along with numerous other extended family members. She was preceded in death by her father, John Dethman.
A Life Celebration Service will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. The family suggests memorials be made to the Lupus Foundation, 1601 5th Avenue, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98101.
All of my best high school memories include Amy. She was one of the most fun people I have ever known, always up for an adventure. One of my favorite things to do in high school was hang out with Amy while she worked. She was such a hard worker. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. I loved Amy. Her light shined brighter than anyone.
I was so very saddened to hear about Amy, we were close in High School. I loved her dearly and was glad to be reunited with her through Facebook. I live in Nevada now and was not able to attend her celebration of life today. I wish so much that I could have been there. She will forever be in my heart and never forgotten. Rest In Peace my dear friend. Praying for all of Amy’s loved ones. May Gods peace and love bring healing to your hearts and strength to get through the days ahead. ❤✝️??
Our very deepest condolences on your family’s loss. There just aren’t words. Please know we care, we are praying for you and you are in our thoughts.
Loved amy so much, will never forget how good of a cook she really was. She will be missed. Love ya dave
I’m so sorry for your loss, I have to know that Amy is now reunited with my Mama Kellie! They were friends when I was little, I remember her well!
So very sorry to hear of Amy’s passing so early in this life. I always appreciated her calm, consistent & helpful self at the NWMLS office. She was a dedicated and hard working person and will be missed very much. Blessings & peace to her family.
To the Family of Amy,
I am so very sorry about Amy. She was a wonderful, beautiful person.
I hope God comforts all the family members and especially her little girl.
God Bless you all,
Cheryl