Memorials

Robert ‘Bob’ Dean Hickman, a lifetime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the age of 64. He was born on February 9, 1959 at Memorial Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He is the son of Paul and Alta (Coultas) Hickman. Bob’s childhood was spent at the family home on Township Street […]

Mary June Nieshe, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on October 7, 2023 in Marysville, WA with her loving family by her side.   She was born on June 23, 1933 in Arlington, WA, the daughter of  Mabel and Bert Hinds. She liked to sew, paint, and do crafts. She liked to hunt when she […]

Tony Lee Smith, age 78, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away October 6, 2023.  He was born April 3, 1945 in Sedro-Woolley to Fred and Dorothy (Hodges) Smith. Tony loved working on the family farm, flying airplanes, keeping his home and vehicles immaculate. He was often called the “Rock Polisher” by his coworkers. […]

Cheryl Lynn Wiggins, 61, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 after a far too swift battle with esophageal cancer. Born on September 3, 1962 to Jim and Bonnie Haugo in Bellingham, Washington, Cheryl spent her life in the Pacific Northwest. She was married to Benjamin Wiggins on March 19, 1999. Cheryl graduated […]

Sherry Lynn Bradshaw, age 59, of Lakewood, Washington, passed away September 27, 2023.  She was born June 16, 1964 in Seattle, WA. Sherry grew up in Anacortes, WA and later joined the Army.  She recently retired from the military after serving 26 years in the Army, which included three tours in Afghanistan and seven years […]

Our father, Larry Annema, left this world on September 23, 2023, at the age of 68.  He was born on January 26, 1955, to John and Nell (Wolters) Annema, in Artesia, California. In 1963, Larry’s dad passed away.  Pete and Bonnie Wolters were instrumental in his childhood and throughout his life. Larry graduated from Lynden […]

Darla Jean Allen, 64, of Burlington, WA, passed away on September 14, 2023 in Everett, WA.  She was an amazing mother, sister, spouse, grandmother, and friend. Darla was the proud mother of 3 children, who she would say were her greatest accomplishments in life. She also earned a business degree from Skagit Valley College and […]

Jimmie ‘Jim’ Leroy Brisbin, age 87, a longtime resident of Burlington, Washington, passed away following a brief stay at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, September 12, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loving family.  He was born March 17, 1936, in Arlington, WA to Howard and Julia (Lien) Brisbin. Jim graduated from Arlington High School […]

Nicholas Christofer Verner, 29, of Concrete, was taken too soon on Friday, September 8, 2023 in a tragic car accident. He was born May 5, 1994 in Mount Vernon, WA the son of Kirsten Henretty and Brian Verner. He was set to marry his love, Kassie (White) Verner, on Friday, September 22, 2023, a day […]

Dorothy Louise (Wagner)  Rood   beloved wife of Ken, passed into the “presence” of Jesus to ‘continue’ her “NEW LIFE” with Him, at 4:47pm, on September 08, 2023. She was born at home in Sedro-Woolley to Frank and Nellie (Bryson) Wagner. During their 60 years of marriage, Dorothy was a pleasant, sweet lady, a home maker, […]

Gary Lee Latting, 69, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Monday, September 4, after losing his battle with cancer. Gary was born on March 16, 1954, to Dorothy May Denny and Paul Potete in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Gary was a Cement Finisher by trade and known throughout the industry as one of the best in his field. […]

Ethel Rae (Moe) Adams, 90, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2023 in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  She was born in Valley City, North Dakota on June 20, 1933, the youngest of 7 children born to George A. and Laura (Beleal) Moe. Ethel grew up on a farm outside of Valley City and would stay in town […]

Luvena Groves, 81, of Oak Harbor, Washington died Wednesday Aug 23, 2023 at home with her daughter and son in law by her side. Luvena was born March 15, 1942 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Jesse and Beulah “Dora” Poe and resided in Sauk, WA along with her sister, Jeanne.  They attended Concrete School District. In […]

George D. ‘Rev’ Anderson passed away on August 19, 2023, at his home in Burlington, Washington surrounded by family.  He was born in Underwood, North Dakota to Arthur O. and Mary (Knoblich) Anderson on September 13, 1934.  George was the sixth of 15 children.  He was baptized and confirmed in Augustana Lutheran Church in Underwood. […]

Richard ‘Dick’ George Larson, age 74, a longtime resident of Burlington, Washington passed away August 18, 2023 at home.  He was born June 20, 1949 in Mount Vernon, WA to Emus and Gertrude (Serr) Larson.  Richard graduated from Stanwood High School in 1967. At the age of 16, Richard worked during the summer on a […]

Carolyn Mae (Wolfe) Bjordal, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 16, 2023 of natural causes.  Carol was born on January 18, 1941 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Roy Woodrow and Edith Viola (Erickson) Wolfe. She was also welcomed by her brother, Gerald Lynn Wolfe. She was raised by her aunt and uncle Selma […]

On August 10, 2023, Ernest Roy Allen was released from his struggles with COPD and lung failure. Ernie was born December 30,1949,  the son of Mary Pearl Dewey and Robert (Bob) Maurice Allen. He was a father, brother and friend. He was a graduate of Sedro-Woolley High school class of 68. Following school he opted […]

Gary was born in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on January 13, 1938 to loving parents, Shelby ‘Chub’ and Ruby (Parker) Talbert. He attended all 12 grades of school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating with the SWHS class of 1956.  Gary lettered in wrestling, worked on the Cub Newspaper and the Kumtux Yearbook. Gary proudly enlisted into the US Marine […]

Allen Richard ‘Dick’ Talbot, age 87 a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington went home to the Lord on Monday, August 7, 2023. He was born April 11, 1936 in Marysville, Kansas to Harry and Dorthea (McClellan) Talbot. Dick proudly served in the US Navy.  He was united in marriage to Vivian Marie Gilbertson on March […]

Byron ‘Barney’ Eric Olander, age 49, passed away August 5, 2023, at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born March 4, 1974, in Sedro-Woolley to Steve and Susan (Thurmond) Olander. Barney is survived by his daughter, Willow Guitard; mother, Susan and her husband, Ron Schauer; father, Steve and his wife, Vickie Olander; grandfather, Henry Olander; […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores ‘Lori’ Diane (Williams) Sniffen of Sedro Woolley, Washington, born in Hollywood, California, who passed away on August 3, 2023, at the age of 65. Lori is survived by her husband of 42 years, Mark Sniffen; her daughters, Sabrina Sniffen, Melissa Rigdon, Kindra Rigby; […]

Sarah (Bud/Sploosh) Emily Louise Spurgeon, age 32, of Marysville, WA passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. She was born April 16, 1991 in Long Beach, CA.  Sarah graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 2009. Her adoptive parents, Marilyn and Jerry Spurgeon watched Sarah grow into a fun-loving person who loved to play sports.  Baseball, […]

Richard Jackie “Yogi Bear” Parker, age 80, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, after a short battle with Cancer in Seattle, WA.  He was born February 23, 1943, in Bellingham, WA to Cecil and Emma (Akins) Parker. As a child, he went on many fishing and hunting trips with […]