Claude W. Self, 54, a lifelong Skagit County resident, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2012 at the Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham.
Claude was born on March 31, 1958 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Samuel & Edith (Hicks) Self. The family made their home in Hamilton until 1965 when they moved to Sedro-Woolley where he was raised and attended school.
He loved the outdoors and being in the woods and was an accomplished whistler.
Claude is survived his mother, Edith Self of Sedro-Woolley; his sister, Bonnie Lou Medellin and his brother, Dexter Self and his wife Joanie of Sedro-Woolley; his brother, Kenneth Self of Allen and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews.
Claude’s family would like to thank all of his care providers for their wonderful care over the years.
A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, July 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Ron Edwards of the Hamilton Baptist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
I have been out of town and was sad to here this .I loved working with Claude he brought joy to my heart and we were nighbors for years,my thoughts and prayers are with you all.He was a special person to me. Darlene Lowrance
I too will never forget Claude…He holds a special place in my heart as we were “double-first cousins”. He never ceased to amaze me in the way that he was able to hear a tune usually only once and then be able to hum or whistle it exact to the note!! I also know now that where Claude is – in heaven – he is able to sing the WORDS now. He is seeing grandma and grandpa (Lillie Mae and Hilliard Self and Sarah and Windsor Hicks). He is seeing his dad, Sammy too. He is able now to talk with them, sing and dance all over heaven!! Claude will be missed, but we know where he is and that we will see him again. Congratulations, Claude you are where we are all striving to be – see you soon!!
For Claude W. Self and his loving family……
I remember spending alot of time with my grandmother Lilly mae Self….and we would sit and talk for hours on end and she would read her Bible faithfully every night before going to bed…but most of all I remember those special talks that we used to have about all of our family …My grandmother used to tell me about Claude and all of the little things he would do…..like whistleing and making things vocal…he would call Bonnie Lou BOO BOO…my grandmother told me so many great things about Claude…I was so sad to hear of his passing…but in my heart I truly have joy because Claude was an innocent man who didnot know a sinful life….he was not aware of those things that drag the rest of us down…corruption, hatred and so on….I truly believe in my heart that God has taken him home with gladness and is sharing aeverything with Claude all of the things that his earthly body missed he is now learning from Christ Jesus….I am comforted in knowing that Claude is a new man in Heaven he will be knowledgable and so much more aware of everyone we will sing and dance with him someday and before I get there I must say to you…Claude I love you cousin…I never forgot about you in my life and I prayed for you to be well….and I just wanted to tell you that you are home now and you are wise and just in the eyes of the Lord you will never struggle again to understand to grasp life in its fullest congradulations cousin…and enjoy your celebration with Jesus….love Jason H. Self…David and Leona and Family…………For your life and love of music I dedicate this scripture to Claude : PSALM 89:1…..I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations…
I will never forget Claude. I learned a lot from him, about empathy, joy for the little things, and his very own dance moves. He loved music, whistling or humming tunes or dancing to music. He’ll always have a place in my heart.