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All of Skagit County Since 1935
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Freda Marie Athearn Memorial
Freda Marie Athearn Memorial

Freda Marie Athearn

Freda Marie Athearn

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

Freda Marie Athearn, 89, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon.

She was born on May 7, 1921 in Clear Lake, Washington, the daughter of Joseph & Maude (Scribner) Parent.  She was raised and attended school in Clear Lake.

On November 9, 1940 she was united in marriage to Elmer “Dodz” Athearn in Bellingham and made their home in the Wickersham area until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1955.

Freda worked as a sales clerk for the Tradewell grocery store for nine years, for the Thrifty Foods & Market Place grocery stores and then for Holland Drug until her retirement in 1984.

She enjoyed bowling when ever possible.

Freda is survived by her three sons, Dennis Athearn of Sedro-Woolley, David Athearn and his wife Cindy of Juneau, Alaska and Michael Athearn and his wife Barbara of Bellingham, WA. Eight grandchildren, Karen, Bryan, Kendra, Stephen, Danielle, Michael, Richard and Kirk and numerous great-grandchildren, Her brother, Phil Parent and his wife Lorraine of Anacortes.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Maude Parent and by her husband, Dodz Athearn in 1997.

Private interment was held at the Saxon Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.

Guestbook

  • Shawna Hoffman

    May you all be comforted at this time I new Freda from uncle denny he was one of my dads friends. bob hoffman god bless you all it is truly hard to loose someone you care so much about

  • George W. Knaus (Jr.)

    The unfortunate passing of your mother brings back many fond memories of growing up in the Wickersham area where you lived across the railroad tracks, literally. She was always the lady and will remain so. Wishing you the best during this trying period.

  • Mike Pagano

    Freda and Dodz are some of the nicest people I’ve known, My condolences to the entire family-they are both sincerely missed.

  • Renee Kalsbeek /Mary Ann Robson

    Dennis, Michael, David and families ~
    My mom and I were so sorry to hear about Aunt Freda. I have so many memories of going to Uncle Dodz and Aunt Freda’s house in Sedro when we would come down and visit Elaine and Grandpa Dave. I’m very thankful for those memories. Thinking of all of you and sending our love your way.

    Renee and Mary Ann

  • Kaylie Rene Athearn

    I arrived for the viewing this morning around 10:30 to see Grandma Freda one last time, I haven’t encountered many deaths throughout the time I’ve been alive and especially at the age I am at the moment, it was scary and hard to believe what I wished to be In denile about. But when I entered the room to see her one last time, I’d never cried so sincerely, with the thoughts running through my mind, realizing yes it’s tragic that we encountered such a loss but I cried in joy fo the fact that God granted her the Serenity of leaving earth, an to walk among what she had lost in her lifetime… Her skin and heart were both pure with youth. I shared so many childhood memories with Grandma, she’s not here bt I know she hears me when I thank her for all the great times and stories I can tell my own children.

    I wrote a poem about her just yesterday when my mother had told me about what happened….

    I arrived for the viewing this morning around 10:30 to see Grandma Freda one last time, I haven’t encountered many deaths throughout the time I’ve been alive and especially at the age I am at the moment, it was scary and hard to believe what I wished to be In denile about. But when I entered the room to see her one last time, I’d never cried so sincerely, with the thoughts running through my mind, realizing yes it’s tragic that we encountered such a loss but I cried in joy fo the fact that God granted her the

  • Norm & Linda Mitchell

    Denny, David & Mike-
    We are so sorry to read of the passing of your mother. Norm worked with her at Tradewell and respected her work ethics. She was a friend as well as a co-worker. We had not seen her for a few years, but the last time it was just like the old days, laughing and having a good time. We send our love and condolences to all of you and your families at this difficult time.

  • Bev Hammer

    My sincere condolences and lots of hugs to the family.

    Having the privilege of knowing Freda has been a pleasure and a blessing.
    Her sweet manner and superb sense of humor will not be forgotten.

    “Absent From the body, present with the Lord”