Memorials

Video of Tahnee’s Service   Tahnee Renee Crawford, 51, long time Skagit County resident, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital after a short but very courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 4, 1970 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington the daughter of Frank and Tami (Miller) Ensley.  Tahnee attended school […]

William “Bill” D. Pfeifer, III, 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at home in Concrete of natural causes.  He was born on May 10, 1946 the son of William D. Pfeifer II and Afton (Lewis) Pfeifer in Spokane, WA. Bill spent some time in the Air Force, moved to the Puget Sound area, […]

Donna May Ellingson – Spencer, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born May 11, 1947 in Everett, Washington to Neil Ellingson and Alice (Gray) Ellingson, one of four children. All three of her daughters were able to be with her in the last few […]

We wish to let all know of Donald Woody’s passing on May 2, 2021.  He was born June 30, 1938 to Sallie Kate and Ruben Woody of Del Rio, Tennessee, and lived in Tennessee until 1958 when he moved to Skagit Valley, Washington.  Donald met Eloise “Sis” Galbreath and were united in Marriage in 1959. […]

Dale Harvey Clark, passed away at home in Sedro-Woolley at the age of 73 on Sunday, April 25, 2021.  He was the youngest of eight children, born to Chester and Ivy Clark on July 24, 1947 in Sedro-Woolley Washington. He attended Samish and Central Elementary and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1966.  In high […]

Una Irene Johnson, age 102, a longtime Day Creek resident passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Day Creek.  She was born April 15, 1919 in Alger, to Everett Clinton and Ida May (Fuggett) Bowles, one of 14 children. Una grew up during the Great Depression, and shared many stories […]

Juan M. Ovantes, age 76, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away April 15, 2021.  He was born July 27, 1944 in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico to Zacarias and Isabel (Martinez) Ovantes. Juan and Tere Garcia were married September 6, 1969 in Tijuana, BC, Mexico.  He worked at and retired from Boeing as a pipefitter.  […]

Patricia Ann Cassal, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in her beautiful home in the trees near Sedro-Woolley. She was born on May 27, 1946 in Newport, Rhode Island where her dad was based in the Navy. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Mike; their children, Wade and Laurel; granddaughter, […]

Ervin A. Cress, age 81, formerly of Rockport, passed away in Lynnwood, Washington, Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  He was born August 12, 1939 in Snoqualmie, WA to Arvel and Blanche (Welch) Cress. Ervin’s family moved to Rockport when he was young and he worked at the olivine plant in Hamilton, as a Millwright at Bendix, […]

Gerald “Jerry” Dale Gilbertson, 82, passed away April 11, 2021 in Mount Vernon.  He was born on September 7, 1938 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Chester and Sophia Gilbertson.  His family moved to Bellingham, Washington when he was 5 years old. Jerry met his future wife, Sharon Tieman, as teenagers picking strawberries in the fields of […]

Video of Doyle’s Service

James “Jim” Vincent Smith, DDS, age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Burlington, Washington. He was born May 8, 1940 in Ketchikan, Alaska to John Henry Smith and Verna Bailey. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy of Sedro-Woolley; his children, Tyler (Jessica Namgdirb), Josie (Scott) Lykken, Darrin (Sandy) Leber; grandchildren, Kyle (Christina) […]

Anita Dugger Kelley, age 75, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at home in Concrete, Washington.  She was born April 8, 1945, in Waxahachie, Texas to Orla and Lottie (McIlroy) Dugger. She briefly attended high school at Itasca High School (TX)  but graduated in Waco, TX.  Upon graduation, Anita entered Mary Hardin-Baylor University to earn […]

Angela ‘Angie’ Kathleen Flannery Newcomb, age 46, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 23, 2021 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born on April 8, 1974 in Port Angeles, Washington, the youngest daughter to Jean and Lewis Flannery. Angela and John Newcomb were married January 31, 1998 in Bellingham, WA.  Angela was a dedicated […]

Marvin L. (Frank) Salseina passed away early the morning of March 27, 2021.  Loving father of four children, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol and grandson, Jared.  He grew up in the Chimicum and the Port Hadlock area.  He attended Port Townsend High School where […]

Charles “Gordon” Hooper, age 81, passed away at home surrounded by family on March 31, 2021, due to complications from Huntington’s Disease. He was born September 2, 1939, in Jackson County, North Carolina, to James Cordell and Myrtle (Daves) Hooper. Gordon spent his first seven years in Tuckasegee, North Carolina. In 1947, his dad, mom, […]

Joan Williams completed her life journey on March 27, 2021 at the age of 89.  She is at peace and has once again joined her husband Jay after 25 years apart. Joan was born in Portland, Oregon in 1932.  A resident of Washington since 1968, she is lovingly remembered for her joyous laugh, uplifting spirit, […]

Ressie was born December 6, 1930 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, to Walter and Irene Windish.  He passed away on March 23, 2021 at home in Sedro-Woolley.  Ressie grew up in Big Lake, WA, and attended the Big Lake school and Sedro-Woolley High School.  He married Betty, his beloved wife of 52 years, in 1968 in Clear […]

Eileen Hazel Beitler was born December 13, 1934, in Port Angeles, Washington.  She passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA, on February 24, 2021, at 86 years of age.  Eileen was born to Dutee and Doris (Dreyer) Allen. She attended public schools, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School, class of 1953.  On March […]

Stan Brawley, 73, of Burlington, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 17, 2021.  He was born September 11, 1947 to Zelma Jean Brawley, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  The Brawley family originally came from Green Forrest, Arkansas before moving here to Lyman where Stan was born.  He was raised by his grandparents, Iva and Minta […]

Lelia ‘Ann’ Davis, 83, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 14, 2021.  Ann was born on July 31, 1937 to Ray and Pearl Sherrill in Swede Heaven out of Darrington, Washington. Ann attended grade school in Hamilton, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1956. She was married to […]

Beverly Joan (Kelbach) Hagan, 82, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away March 9, 2021, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.  Beverly was born June 27, 1938, to Walter and Addie Kelbach in Anacortes, Washington.  Beverly was married to Robert Hagan July 14, 1956. Beverly was a much beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, cousin and aunt.  She attended schools in […]

Shirley Ann Grandy, age 83, passed away March 2, 2021 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born April 26, 1937 in Deerfield, Ohio, to William and Annamae (Gulley) Lohr.  She worked as a cook for many years in the Sedro-Woolley School District. Shirley is survived by her husband, Donald Grandy. Shirley will be laid […]

Mary Janacek, 65 of Sedro Woolley, sadly passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from Medical Complications.  Mary was born on July 27, 1955 to Lawrence and Irene Steffes in St. Cloud, Minnesota.  She was married to James Janacek since 1983.   She attended Technical Senior High School in 1974. Mary was a homemaker that was […]

Douglas C. Lundgren, longtime resident of Samish Island, died March 3, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital of heart complications.  The son of Clarence W. and Ada Pearl Lundgren, Doug was born on February 16, 1937 in Aberdeen, WA. He attended school in Aberdeen, graduating from Weatherwax High School in 1955. He attended Grays Harbor College […]