Memorials

Sherry Ann Smith, age 78, passed away January 4, 2021 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born February 3, 1942 in Berkeley California, to Howard and Alma (Chattin) Lindbergh. Sherry spent her working life in helping professions. First, after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from UC Berkeley, as a Spanish teacher […]

Catherine ‘Louise’ Bullard, 88 years old, born December 24, 1932, entered into final rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of January 6, 2021.  Louise was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Charles and Dovie Mynear, and was the fourth of seven children.  After living in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era, […]

Gregory Allan Eriksen, 61, of Concrete Washington passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his home. He was born September 12, 1959 to George and Dorothy (Thompson) Eriksen in Toledo, Oregon. Greg was an avid reader of scientific material and particularly anything pertaining to Einstein.  He enjoyed carrying out his own experiments and inventions. […]

Abraham “Abe” Vanderwal, 81, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 peacefully at his home.  He was born in the Netherlands on September 7, 1939, the son of Jan and Lipke Vanderwal. His family immigrated to Ontario, Canada, in 1953.  He then moved to Bellflower, California, in 1964, where he met Ann Andringa at his […]

Dixie Ann Proctor, age 85, a life-long resident of Skagit Valley, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 11, 2021, surrounded by her family. Dixie, better known as, “Mom, Grandma Proctor and Grandma Dixie”, was born on August 2, 1935 in Burlington, Washington to Thomas and Emma Galbreath.  She graduated from Burlington-Edison High […]

Shubert James Hunter Sr., age 87, a longtime resident of Marblemount passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, Washington.  He was born March 13, 1933 in Neah Bay, WA, to Lyle and Regina (Moses) Hunter. Shubert earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America and served […]

Rebecca Christine Adams June 24, 1966 – January 3, 2021 Rebecca (Becky) Christine Adams—many of those who she touched within our community knew her as Mrs. Adams or Nurse Becky from her time as a nurse and teacher at Central Elementary School—passed away peacefully in the early hours of January 3, 2021, following an almost […]

Shelley Linda Morgan, age 74, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born June 26, 1946 in Sandpoint, Idaho to James and Barbara (Burford) Williams. Shelley graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in Juneau, Alaska and then Kinsman College in Spokane, WA.  She made her home in Sedro-Woolley the past 48 years, […]

Eugene (Gene) Leroy Wilson, 89, of Burlington, Washington, passed away at 10:50 PM December 31, 2020 from a lingering painful neurological condition.  He was at home, surrounded by family.  Gene was born on March 5, 1931 to Theodore “Ted” and Ruth (Larson) Wilson in Martinez, California.  He was married to Margaret “Marge” Wilson née Washburn […]

Vivian Elaine (Hayward) Smallwood, a sixty-five year resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020 at her home. Family and friends surrounded her with loving remembrances and each of her six children participated in her care during her final months on hospice. She was an elect and regal daughter of God who served […]

Robert Warren Peter, 74, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2020 at his home.  Bob was born in Tacoma, WA on October 5, 1946.  His middle name was given to him in memory of a 2nd Lt. of the Army Air Corps who was killed in action during Operation Market Garden over Belgium in WWII. […]

Janet A. Williams, of Bellingham, Washington passed away December 22, 2020 at the age of 53.    She was born to Larry and Sharon (Boome) Williams on October 4, 1967 in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Janet was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley. After school, she met her lifelong partner, Eneas Neil Pierre, Jr. and moved to Lummi […]

Darlyne, age 86, passed away at Avamere in Bellingham on December 19, 2020.  She was born on January 29, 1934 in Darrington, to Robert and Pearl (Cabe) Reece. She enjoyed an immaculate house, flowers, country music, TV, and her little dogs. Darlyne is survived by daughters, Kaylene (Skip) Hoglund and Sally (Tommy) Dellinger; son, Mark […]

Barbara Mae Beasley peacefully passed away December 20, 2020 in Centralia, Washington at the age of 91.  She was born April 20, 1929 to Robert and Mabel McInnes in Seattle.  She attended school in the Richmond Beach School District and after graduating from high school in 1946 headed to Western Washington College of Education in […]

Keaton Ryan Packard, 30, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Keaton was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on October 27, 1990 to Lhasa Packard and Jill Tripp. He was raised in Sedro-Woolley, Washington where he graduated in 2008 from State Street High School. After being friends for a long time, […]

Justin Allen Thurman, 45, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family by his side on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 after a long battle of brain cancer. He was born on November 10, 1975 in Seattle, WA the son of Larry and Cindy (Dunlap) Thurman. He grew up in Redmond WA and Sedro-Woolley WA. He […]

Jerry Allen Anderson, age 81, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020.  He was born July 30, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Fred and Dessie (Ritchee) Anderson. Jerry was married to his wife, Carol, for 64 years. He was a faithful member of the Sedro-Woolley Community Church and loved the […]

Leo J. Shira, age 94, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully, Monday, December 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born in Everett, Washington, August 11, 1926, to Leo and Lillian (Currey) Shira.  He was the last survivor of two brothers and three sisters. Leo was a member of […]

Dixie “Dee” Lee Hess, age 64, passed away December 4, 2020 at home in Bremerton, Washington.  She was born June 20, 1956 in Sedro-Woolley, to Harold and Mildred Margaret (Washington) Mahle. Dee graduated from Burlington-Edison High School and attended Skagit Valley Community College.  She served as a Past Secretary for the American Legion Unit 68, […]

January 8, 1944 ~ November 29, 2020 Nancy Louise Dills passed away peacefully in her home on November 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1944 in Sedro Woolley, WA. She was one of three children born to Aurel and Eleanor LaCasse. Nancy attended school in Sedro-Woolley, and graduated from […]

Jerry William Nielsen, 74, joined the Lord peacefully in the family home in Big Lake surrounded by his loving wife and children on November 28, 2020.  We rest assure dad’s pain and suffering of Parkinson’s and Dementia was released when entering our loving Father’s arms in heaven. He is serving the Lord and reunited with […]

Garry Albert Kennedy, 69, of Burlington, WA passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He was a very accomplished landscaper, he loved to create and build many different things.  He also enjoyed crabbing and fishing. Garry is survived by his wife, Jo Elaine Kennedy, of Burlington, WA; daughters, […]

Lloyd John Armey of Sedro-Woolley, passed away November 23, 2020 at Peace Health Hospital at the age of 84.  Lloyd was born April 29, 1936 in Cando, North Dakota, the son of William Lewis and Ester (Jay) Armey.  He was the second of five children.  In 1949, the family moved to Sedro-Woolley, where he was […]

Our precious mother, Anita Mae Hilde Lang, passed away November 22, 2020, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, with Kristiana holding her hand.  Mom always saw silver days instead of cloudy ones.  She did not ascribe to the philosophy of “less is more” for her collections of wooden primitives, crystal and china, all things tulip, menus for entertaining, […]

Jesse Tyrrel Galbreath passed away surrounded by his family at his home on November 16, 2020.  He was born on March 6, 1929 in Burlington, Washington to Thomas J. and Emma Galbreath.  He was the fifth of seven children.  He graduated from Burlington-Edison High School in 1948.  During high school he excelled in the sport […]