Memorials

Holly Diane Doyle, age 64, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born June 29, 1957 in Okanogan, WA to Robert and Frances (Divine) Warnecke. Holly is survived by her children, Bill Doyle, Jennifer Doyle, and Megan Doyle; grandchildren Jolene, Jaden […]

David Wynn Bryson, age 74, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Friday September 10, 2021.  He was born June 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California to Marvin and Marian (Lawson) Hatley. David served in the U. S. Navy and the Marine Corps.  He served one tour in Vietnam. David is survived by his son, […]

Kathryn (Kathy) Louise Thornbrough, 69, of Sedro Woolley, went to be with her Lord on Saturday evening, September 18, 2021.  Kathy was born on September 20, 1951 to George and Jackie Rowley in Fort Worth, Texas. In March 1976 she married Harold Thornbrough and they began a life together in serving the Lord in pastoral […]

James “Jim” Melvin Calhoun, Sr., age 83, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at home.  He was born April 13, 1938, to Custer and May (Gustafson) Calhoun in Tacoma, WA.  Jim had a sister Jean and brother Roger.  When his mother remarried (Ross Curtis) they welcomed their little sister Christine. Jim grew up on a […]

Cornelia “Connie” Josephine Sweeney, age 94, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away September 14, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born June 21, 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin to Chester and Mary (Paulson) Weaver. Connie’s greatest joy was spending time with family, Sunday family dinners and continuously playing and winning card games with her […]

Brennan Eli Wright, Sr., 57, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born November 28, 1963, in Stevenson, Alabama, the son to Thomas and Colleen Wright. He was a steel detailer/draftsman for over 30 years, he loved Auburn University, enjoyed  fishing, watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Seahawks and above […]

arjorie Anne Renick, age 95, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away September 12, 2021.  She was born April 18, 1926, in Seattle, WA to Melvin K. and Annie Dorothea (Hamerquist) Monro. Marjorie graduated from Roosevelt High School, Seattle, WA at the age of 16, and was married to Harley H. Hall on February 6, 1943 in […]

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Earnst, age 77, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.  She was born May 9, 1944, in Mount Vernon, WA to Frank “Doc” and Patricia (Healey) Nicholson. Kathy was married on June 13, 1964 to Kenneth Stuart Earnst. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a picnic […]

Ronald “Ron” Arthur Burnett passed away at his home on Sunday, September 12, 2021. He was 64.  Ron was born September 29, 1956, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to Robert and Rita (Dedert) Burnett. At the age of three, he moved with his family to Skagit County. In his youth Ron enjoyed the solitude of […]

Lyle Dixon “Dick” Henderson, aged 83 years, of Sedro Woolley, Washington, passed away August 5, 2021, closely attended by his beloved daughter and son: Shawna DeAnne Henderson and Lyle Scott Henderson. Dick was born February 11, 1938 in Clearlake Washington to Lyle Raphael and Verna Beatrice Henderson and sisters, Lois Ann and Arlene. Dick proudly […]

Video of Kyle’s service Kyle Knowles of Sedro-Woolley, Washington was tragically taken from this life on September 2, 2021, at the age of 15.  Kyle was born in Mount Vernon, WA, but grew up in Sedro-Woolley.  Kyle was an outgoing, friendly, athletic teen, who loved skateboarding, video games, basketball, swimming, and hanging out with his […]

Ryan Toby Michael Evans, age 45, of Big Lake, Washington, passed away September 1, 2021.  He was born September 24, 1975, in Burlington, WA to Steven and Diane (Schmidt) Evans. He loved his girls, as they were everything to him.  He worked super hard to support their dreams, and was a great provider.  He spent […]

Mary Ann Armey, Kaax ‘aa tsu, age 80, of Sedro-Woolley passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.  She was born June 5, 1941, in Klawock, Alaska to Albert and Eva (Dowhitt) Ketah. Mary Ann was a loving and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, and friend to many. Those who knew her best would stop by anytime for […]

Steven Raymond Geiger, age 72, passed away August 25, 2021, at his home in Anacortes, WA with his loving family by his side. Steven was born to Warren and Imogene Geiger in Burlington, Washington November 30, 1948. He grew up and graduated in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Steven joined the Navy and served in Vietnam.  At a […]

Frank Alan Bresnan, Sr., age 77, passed away August 17, 2021.  He was born November 2, 1943, in Los Angeles, California.  Frank moved to Western Washington when he was seven years old.  He lived and attended school here until he married and began a career in automotive technology. Frank is survived by his wife, Lynn […]

Barbara Ann Kales, loving wife, mother and Nan, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 14, 2021.  Barbara was born January 20, 1942 to Theodore and Nora Mathis in Sylva, North Carolina, their sixth of nine lively children.  The Mathis family moved to Washington and the beautiful Skagit Valley in Barbara’s […]

Barbra Janice Williams passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2021.  Barb fought a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She is our hero.  Barb was born April 30, 1961, in Burlington, WA.  Barb attended Sedro-Woolley High School and loved playing basketball.  Barb was devoted to her work and her family.  Barb was […]

Vicki Deanna Swihart, age 66, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, left us unexpectedly Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She died at the University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle. Vicki was born August 15, 1954 and raised in beautiful Skagit Valley by her mother Alice (Anderson) and Roy Frizzell. Vicki was loved by and leaves behind a large and […]

Our Beloved Wanda Pressley is rejoicing to sing in the presence of her Lord.  The Upper Skagit Indian Elder, was the  last surviving child of Lottie Tom, passed at her home on August 7, 2021, surrounded by the love of her husband and family.  She was 86 years young. Wanda, known to many as “Nita,” […]

Darrell Kearns, age 74, passed away at home August 6, 2021, with his wife by his side in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born November 17, 1946, in Boise, Idaho to Hugh and Helen (Heater) Kearns. He was raised in Eagle, ID.  Darrell was married to Donna, the love of his life for 52 years.  Together […]

Billy “Bill” Ray Jernigan, age 58, passed away July 16, 2021.  He was born January 31, 1963 in Burien, Washington to Hugh Lee and Joyce Ann (Barker) Jernigan. Bill followed in his parents’ footsteps and shared a passion for gardening; he went on to own and operated North End Lawn Care in Everett for over […]

Nora Ellen Schmidt passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at home.  She was born on March 14, 1926, in Rockport, Washington, to Carl and Elizabeth (Bainter) McGee. She married Emanuel “Smitty” Schmidt on May 21, 1943, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  While Emanuel was in the service, she worked as a Rosie the Riveter.  When World War […]

Bonnie Ruth Greene, age 97, passed away July 25, 2021, in Burlington, Washington.  She was born June 19, 1924, in Logan, Iowa to Albert and Ruth (Peterson) Ellerbeck.  Born in Iowa, Bonnie moved with her family to Washington as a teen and graduated from Anacortes High.  In 1946, she married Charles Byham and moved to […]

Arlecia “Jo” Moffet, age 86, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Sedro-Woolley.  She was born July 13, 1935, in Sylva, North Carolina to James and Gertrude (Melton) Cope. Arlecia moved with her mom and dad from the Smokey Mountains in North Carolina to Hamilton, Washington in 1941. They […]

Joseph Albert Hassler, 84, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 22, 2021 in Clearlake, Washington.  He was born on December 15, 1936 in Oak Harbor, Washington, the son of Joseph Hassler & Louisa Anna Johanna Jennerjohn.  Joseph was in the Army for two years before deciding to leave.  On May 5, […]