Memorials

Cynthia ‘Cindi’ Ann Marie Pena, age 39, passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, Washington November 29, 2024.  She was born on January 10, 1985 in Mount Vernon to Paul and Kim (Pena) Coward. Cindi was a vibrant spirit who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved watching “South Park,” exploring […]

Shirley Jean Hyatt, 86, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was born in Hamilton, Washington on March 19, 1938, the daughter of Clarence W. and Anna Lee (Parker) Ensley. Graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1956, she married […]

Edward Olin Cobb, 69, of Sudden Valley, Bellingham WA left this earth on Thursday, November 21, 2024 following a long battle with Parkinson’s and dementia. He was born on February 22, 1955 in Camden, NJ to George “Ed” and Dorothy Cobb (Bond). He grew up in West Deptford Township NJ with his siblings Leslie, Debbie, […]

Julius Clarence Schulze, 83 of Birdsview, Washington joined the angels surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 10, 2024.  Julius was born on October 25, 1941 to Herbert and Grace (Johnston) Schulze in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  He was married to Maria Luisa (Garcia) Schulze on October 18, 1963. As a baby, Julius was nicknamed “Two Bits” […]

Merleta Marilyn-Ann Hendrix, 29, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born on June 16, 1995, in Seattle, WA to Johnny A. Hendrix, Sr. and SuAnna Luna. Merleta spent her childhood growing up on the Upper Skagit Tribe with her family and friends and her childhood best […]

Sunrise 1948; Sunset 2024   Cat with cat friend, 1995 Cat grew up in Easton and Yakima, Washington, and was a proud daughter of her darling daddy, Rueben Gervais, who was a World War II Army medic Veteran, who served four and a half years in the Pacific.  Her dad and Winston Churchill are her […]

Paul Jerome ‘Jerry’ Wells, age 84, passed away October 30, 2024 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born March 7, 1940 in Everett, WA to Paul and Emma (MacAllister) Wells. Jerry is survived by his children, Paula (Robert) Tucker, Paul ‘Jerry’ (Heather) Wells and Leonard Wells; grandchildren, Chole Lyon, Grace Tucker and Samuel Tucker, Laura Wells, […]

Beverly Van Slageren, a mother of 5 children and grandmother of many, passed into Jesus’ arms on the evening of October 26, 2024. It was a blessing that many of her loved ones were able to come and say their goodbyes. She recently celebrated her 95th birthday, we are so grateful for her long life and […]

Sandra Estelle Bushaw, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away October 24, 2024.  She was born November 27, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Gerald and Grace Beliel.  She was raised in Bellingham, Washington by her aunt and uncle, Dr. Roy and Nellie Syre and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1963.  After Graduation, she went […]

Joyce Diane Brown, 71, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham, WA.  Joyce was born on June 22, 1953 in Alton, IL to Charles LeBaron Kasson, Jr. of Boston, MA and Irene Gladys May Dodd of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Charlie was a mechanical engineer who took assignments […]

Dean Cyrus Puckett, age 83, passed away October 16, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington.  He was born November 29, 1940, in Bowman, North Dakota to Raymond C. and Ida (Monson) Puckett.  Growing up on a farm, he attended grade school 1 thru 8 at a country school, three years at Bowman High School then moved […]

Dean Cyrus Puckett, age 83, passed away October 16, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington.  He was born November 29, 1940, in Bowman, North Dakota to Raymond C. and Ida (Monson) Puckett.  Growing up on a farm, he attended grade school 1 thru 8 at a country school, three years at Bowman High School then moved […]

Robert L. ‘Bob’ Hoffman, 82, a lifetime Sedro-Woolley, Washington resident, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, while in the care of his family at their home with support of Skagit Hospice. Bob was born December 3, 1941 in Sedro-Woolley to Lester and Evelyn (Wood) Hoffman.  He attended Sedro-Woolley schools and graduated with the class of […]

Marion ”Gene” Whidden, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at the age of 90 in his home surrounded by his family September 26, 2024.  Gene was born September 14, 1934 to Effie Viola Whidden in Fort Meyers, Florida. Gene graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1952.  He went on to college at Western in Bellingham studying […]

Dorothy Barbara (Lorenz) Knechtel of Burlington, previously of Baker City, Oregon, passed away on the 25th day of September 2024 after 97 years and nine months here on Earth.  Dorothy, “Dot”, was born on 12 December 1926 to Leo Thomas Lorenz, a coalminer, and Barbara Prokupek, his wife who was an immigrant from Bohemia, in […]

Corrine Mae Christie, age 65, of Arlington, Washington, passed away peacefully at home September 21, 2024.  She was born December 16, 1958, to Amy and Neil Higbee in Bellingham, WA. Her family lived in Everson and later moved to a farm about six miles east of there.  It was within her family that she learned […]

Sharon Bever, age 94, a long time Sedro-Woolley, Washington resident, passed away September 15, 2024 at home.  She was born August 27, 1930 to Milo and Nada (Hall) Sexton in Sedro-Woolley. On June 25, 1948, Sharon was united in marriage to Robert ‘Bob’ Bever in Sedro-Woolley and they made their home in Wickersham until settling […]

Gloria Jean Eason, age 70, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away September 9, 2024.  She was born June 28, 1954, in Yokohama, Japan to Johnnie and Zelda (Ramsey) Lozano. Gloria is survived by her husband, Vert Eason of Sedro-Woolley; sons, Beau (Diane) Strickler and Micah Strickler both of Saint George, Utah, Christopher Eason of Bellingham, Washington; […]

Randy Jake Stevens, age 56, a Lyman, Washington resident, passed away September 7, 2024 doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle.  He was born September 21, 1967 in Mount Vernon, WA to Ronald and Ruthie (Stiles) Stevens, joining an older brother, R.C.  When he was two, the family was joined by another brother, Rick. In […]

Teri Klinger-Thomson, 64,  when she passed away at her home in San Blas, Mexico Wednesday, September 3, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1959 in Renton, WA to Clayton Klinger and Nancy Straight. Teri was the oldest of three children. Teri became a mother to Brandon in July 1979, and then again to Kalib […]

Delbert Lloyd Jensen, 66, of Burlington, Washington passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2024.  He was born April 12, 1958 to Delbert and Patricia Jensen in Anacortes, WA. Growing up in Oak Harbor, WA, during his school years, he enjoyed singing and watching his brothers play sports. He attended a college in California where […]

James Edward Schols, a lifetime Bow, Washington resident, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 85 with his loving family by his side.  He was born August 14, 1939, in Kent, WA, the son of Pete and Lena (Pille) Schols. He attended Edison Elementary School and graduated from […]

Lois Elaine Holbrook, age 89, a longtime Skagit Valley resident, passed away August 28, 2024 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born October 16, 1934, to Hobert and Kate (Keller) Clark, growing up in Rockport, WA. She attended school in Rockport until the eighth grade and attended Concrete High School.  Upon marrying Keith Holbrook, […]