Lemley Chapel
Serving Sedro-Woolley &
All of Skagit County Since 1935
1008 Third Street
Sedro-Woolley, WA
360-855-1288
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Memorials

Thursday, April 27th, 2006

Janice Lea Garrison, age 42, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at her home in Sedro-Woolley after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 6, 1964 in Redding, California, the daughter of Ronald and Ruby Brush. Janice grew up and attended school in Ceres, CA, graduating from Ceres High School in 1982. […]

Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

Edwin ‘Ed’ Varhaug passed away at his home on Lake Whatcom on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 surrounded by his loving family. He was 61 years of age. He was born on August 20, 1944 in Carrington, North Dakota, the son of Jarluf & Nellie Zaharko Varhaug. He was raised and attended grade school in Juanita, […]

Friday, April 21st, 2006

Julia ‘Judy’ Dudley Gellein, 82, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at her home on Friday, April 21, 2006 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1923 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph W. & Lucile M. Cruz Chestnut. She was raised and attained her education in Indiana. In […]

Thursday, April 20th, 2006

Lillian M. Gifford, 82, a longtime Skagit County resident passed away at her home in Sedro-Woolley on Thursday, April 20, 2006. She was born in Wakefield, Nebraska on May 2, 1923, the daughter of Samuel C. & Edna C. Allen Isom. She was raised and attended school in Allen, NB. In 1940 Lillian was united […]

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Milford L. Roedocker, 77, a resident of Clear Lake, passed away at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley on Wednesday, April 19, 2006. He is survived by his wife Roberta at the family home. 2 daughters and sons-in-law, Diane & Jim Deruischer of Sedro-Woolley and Cindy & Ed Wise of Clear Lake. 1 son and daughter-in-law, […]

Wednesday, April 19th, 2006

Donald Reed Weis, 77, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He was born on November 27, 1928 the oldest son of Howard and May Disert Weis in Davenport, Iowa. Don attended Catholic schools in Davenport and graduated from medical school at the University of Iowa College. In […]

Tuesday, April 18th, 2006

Marian L. Goan, 89, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. She was born in Broadview, Montana on March 9, 1917, the daughter of Benjamin & Ada Bannister Lakin. In 1931 the family moved to Albion, WA and there Marian was raised and attended school. She graduated from […]

Friday, April 14th, 2006

John Lee Wineck, 59, a longtime Washington resident, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006 at United General Hospital in Sedro Woolley. John was born on December 14, 1947 in Anchorage, Alaska, the son of Walter and Hilda Kangas Wineck. Most of his adult life was spent as a heavy equipment operator in Alaska and […]

Friday, April 14th, 2006

James R. Beasley, 78, a former Skagit County resident and Mount Vernon High School coach & teacher went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly at his home in Centralia, WA on Friday, April 14, 2006. Jim was born in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on February 23, 1928 the son of Nate & Enis Perry Beasley. He […]

Thursday, April 13th, 2006

Joseph ‘Joe’ Kutscher, age 84, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006 at Home Place Special Care in Burlington, WA. He was born May 30, 1921 in Chambers, Nebraska, the son of William and Olga Bartunek Kutscher. Joe grew up in Nebraska attending school there and he was united in marriage to Thelma Blair on March […]

Monday, April 10th, 2006

Ruth Ida Benson Whitinger, 95, a resident of Skagit Valley passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006 at the Burton Care Center in Burlington, WA. Ruth was born to Scandinavian immigrants, Alexander and Ida Benson on September 1, 1910 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. She graduated from Sauk Centre High School in 1928 where she was […]

Monday, April 10th, 2006

Elenora Melton, 87, a longtime resident of the Lyman community passed away on Monday, April 10, 2006 at the Burton Care Center in Burlington, WA. She was born on July 31, 1918 in Cowards, North Carolina, the daughter of Homes & Anna Belle Wood Parker. She was raised and attended school in North Carolina. Elenora […]

Friday, April 7th, 2006

James David Hall, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2006 in Mount Vernon, Washington, after a long illness. The beloved son of James and Ruth Hall of Lakewood, WA, and the beloved brother of Betty Merken of Seattle, WA, he was born on January 27, 1942 in Sylva, NC. Jim graduated from Arlington […]

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

Clifford D. ‘Buss’ Brooks, age 87, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA. He was born December 25, 1918 in Gore Township, Kansas, the son of Clifford and Lela English Brooks. Buss grew up in Kansas and later served with the US Army during WWII serving in […]

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

JUDY LOUISE LeBERT STANEK, 61, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born in Sedro-Woolley, WA on August 12, 1944, the daughter of Joseph W. & Alberta Pitman Swihart. Judy was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley […]

Sunday, April 2nd, 2006

James Clarence Smith, 86, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2006 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on March 11, 1920 in South River, New Jersey, the son of James P. & Jeanette B. Stone Smith. Jim was raised and attended school in New Jersey […]

Saturday, April 1st, 2006

Curtis M. ‘Sonny’Anderson, 74, longtime resident of Ketchikan, Alaska, passed away in Mount Vernon, Washington on Saturday, April 1, 2006. Sonny served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He owned and operated Centennial Engine for many years in Ketchikan until becoming a sport fishing guide and captain of the M/V Lovely Lady, a […]

Friday, March 31st, 2006

Shirley Ann Slippern McIntyre Shirley was our beloved mother, cherished grandmother, devoted wife, sister, philanthropist, and loyal friend. She died, March 31, 2006 after fighting cancer while maintaining an abundant life. Born in Poulsbo, WA May 29, 1930 to Harold and Irene Slippern and delivered by her grandfather Dr. Halfdan Slippern. Shirley graduated from West […]

Wednesday, March 29th, 2006

Bruce Carroll Frank, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at his home in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He was born December 29, 1927 in Draper, Wisconsin, the son of Willis and Corda Butler Frank. Bruce grew up in the Toppenish, WA area attending school and graduated from Toppenish High School in 1946 and he […]

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Patricia Lynne ‘Patty’ Anderson, 48, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 28, 2006. She was born in Seattle, Washington on October 25, 1957, the daughter of Nels & Leona Cooper Anderson. She made her home in Monroe where she attended school and worked […]

Saturday, March 25th, 2006

Joan Buchanan, 70, a lifelong Skagit County resident, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, surrounded by her loving family and pastor. Joan was born in Sedro-Woolley, WA on May 6, 1935, the daughter of Axel & Phyllis Hammond Jensen. She was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating […]

Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

Stanley Omdal December 14, 1920 – March 14, 2006 On March 14, 2006, passed a true officer and a gentleman, a scholar, an athlete, an educator, a staunch and proven patriot, a liberator of the oppressed, a champion of the downtrodden, and a devoted husband and father. Born in Bow, Washington to parents Selma and […]

Monday, March 13th, 2006

James Christian Fuchser, 78, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on Monday, March 13, 2006. He was born on November 19, 1927, in Clipper, Washington, the son of Christian & Ella Widmer Fuchser. He was raised and attended schools in the Mount Baker School District in Whatcom County. He served in the […]

Friday, March 10th, 2006

Alan Earl Blanton, age 55, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2006 at his home at Punkin Center. He was born November 14, 1950 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, the son of Robert and Joan Sutton Blanton. Alan was a lifetime resident of Punkin Center, attending schools in Hamilton and Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with […]

Friday, March 3rd, 2006

DAVID NELSON ALLAN, 92, a longtime Clear Lake area resident passed away at his home on Friday, March 3, 2006. He was born on February 23, 1914 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, the son of William & Mabel Fallow Allan. He was raised and attained his education in Nanton, Alberta, Canada. In the early 1930’s […]