Memorials

Mary Alice Washington, 70 passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Mount Vernon, Washington at Skagit Valley Hospital.  She was born November 6, 1951, in Burlington, the daughter of Mildred (Griffin) Washington.  When she was a young child, she was spirituality adopted and raised by Mary (Sterios) and Charles ‘Gene” Bedker. She was raised […]

Kevin Lee Clevish, brother, uncle, and son, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2022 at the age of 39. Born prematurely in Seattle, WA on July 21, 1982, Kevin’s life was truly a blessing.  At only 2 lbs, 10 oz, Kevin was a fighter and overcame a lot of obstacles from the start.  As a […]

Sharyn Sue (Neely) Olander, age 77, a longtime Sedro-Woolley, WA resident, passed away at home on June 24, 2022.  She was born October 20, 1944, to Virgil and Thelma (Wilson) Neely.  Sue grew up on the family’s dairy farm, in Allen, and spent much of her summers at the family cabin on Samish Island. She […]

Retired electrician and proud Poppy, Blake W. Van Fleet  passed away June 24, 2022 at his home in Sedro-Woolley.  His wife of 34 years Sherry Van Fleet was by his side. Blakes great-grandparents Emmett and Eliza Van Fleet were homesteaders of Sedro-Woolley and Blake was born here on March 11, 1953.  He graduated from Sedro-Woolley […]

Terry Leland Reece, 62, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at his home in Marysville, Washington. He was born on August 29, 1959, in Mount Vernon, WA to Robert Reece and Marguerite (Loomis) Reece. Terry attended Concrete and Diablo Schools and graduated in 1978.  He worked at Seattle City Light in 1976 through 1977 […]

David Stanley Bloedel, age 78, of Burlington, Washington, passed away June 15, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA.  He was born July 4, 1943, in Tabor, Iowa to Robert Stanley & Ann Alice Bloedel. David moved to Seattle, WA in 1968 and was married to Seattle artist, Joan Stuart Ross.  He graduated from University of Washington […]

Berta Beseda, age 89, of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022.  Berta was born Berta Rubenstein on July 5, 1932, in Seattle, WA and grew up on Queen Anne Hill, graduating from Queen Anne High School in 1949. She was married twice: first to Donald King in 1951, and again in […]

Art “Pat” Hoyt, age 77, passed away peacefully June 10, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  Art was born in Mount Vernon, WA April 18, 1945, to Leroy and Ida (Jensen) Hoyt of Sedro-Woolley.  He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1964.  Art served his country in the Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. […]

Jack Tingley, age 86 passed away June 9, 2022.  He was born May 22, 1936.  And Jack said, “That’s all you need to know.”  Share your memories of Jack and sign the online guest register.

Ralph “Max” McKinley Jackson, age 97, passed away on May 31, 2022, at Skagit Valley Hospital.  He was born on June 18, 1924, in Dayton, Washington, the youngest child of Ralph L. Jackson and Margaret (Maggie) M. Ogden Jackson.  He grew up on a sheep ranch along the Tucannon River in Southwest Washington and attended […]

Bernard James “Jim” Gorum, age 73, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away June 5, 2022. He was born April 25, 1949, in Bellingham, WA to Frederick and Roberta (Hammer) Gorum. Jim attended, and graduated from, Mt. Baker High School in Deming, Washington. He had the honor of marrying his high school sweetheart, and love of his […]

Dana Gene Cheer, 66, of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Everett, WA surrounded by his family.  Dana was born on November 14, 1955, to Clarence and Philomena (Moses) Cheer in Wenatchee, Washington.  He was married to Patricia “Pat” (Henry) Cheer. In Dana’s youth, he played […]

James Blaine Tilley, 74, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Saturday morning, June 4, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1948 and was raised in the great town of Sedro-Woolley and graduated from SWHS in 1966. James married his wife Lynda in 1973 and they set up their home just outside of Sedro-Woolley.  He worked as […]

Carmen ki?ialqs Pastores-Joe passed quietly in her home.  A proud member of the Upper Skagit tribe, she was born August 20, 1942 to Eva Joe and Augusto Belllisario Pastores (Albert). She spent her childhood playing with her beloved siblings Cisco Pastores and her baby sister Rita Pastores (Scoones). She graduated from Cleveland High School in […]

Marvin “Marv” Franklin Hansen, age 82, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home June 3, 2022.  He was born November 30, 1939, in Big Timber, Montana to Tonnes and Alice (Franklin) Hansen. Although he was born in Montana, his family moved to Lopez Island when he was five years old.  There he grew up with […]

Thomas Phillup Williams, Jr., age 39, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away June 3, 2022, in Federal Way, WA.  He was born July 7, 1982, in Bellingham, WA to Thomas and Dixie (Morganroth) Williams. Beloved son, father and uncle.  Tom had a big heart and was liked by many people.  He loved the Seahawks.  Along his […]

William Russell “Russ” Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 2, 2022.  He was 86 years young at the time of his passing, and in those 86 years has seen so many changes in the world from TV’s to the landing on Mars.  He was alive during many of the turning points […]

Dorothy May Fink, age 88, passed away May 29, 2022, at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born October 20, 1933, in Marblemount, WA to James and Addie (Proctor) Denney. Dorothy helped to build and raced at Skagit Speedway, and mostly was a homemaker. Dorothy is survived by her children, Debbie Moxley, Gary Latting and […]

Desmond Donald Paul of Sedro-Woolley, Washington was born on October 29, 2021, to mother, Jessie Paul.  He lived on the Upper Skagit Reservation.  His birth was a blessing to his family.  He brought much joy in his short life. Survived by mother, Jessie Paul of Sedro-Woolley; father, Jeffery Reeves of Tulalip, WA; grandma, Bonnie George […]

Grant Gaylord Stone, 96 formerly of Seattle, Washington, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Grant was born April 9, 1926, to Henry Alfred and Gladys Pearl (Ansen) Stone in Oakland, California.  He was married to Gwen Hockey of Port Angeles, WA and had three children, Gary Grant Stone, of Gold Bar, WA, […]

Mona Louise (Coggins) Allquist, age 74, of Burlington, Washington, passed away May 24, 2022, at home.  She was born January 9, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia to Cameron and Annie (Parrish) Coggins. Mona is survived by her children, Cheryl (Paul) Archer and Lee Hornbeck; grandchildren, Whitney, Jaykeb, Taylor, Cole, Anna; brother, John (Jackie) Coggins; nephews, Sean […]

Gregory “Greg” Frank Leonard, age 67, of Concrete, Washington, passed away May 23, 2022.  He was born January 15, 1955, in Seattle, WA to Raymond and Margaret Jean (Stokes) Leonard. Greg was a handyman, carpenter, bulldozer and heavy equipment operator, property developer, landlord, logger but always self-employed.  Greg was an adventurous and open-minded soul.  He […]

Donald Robert Giesler, a resident of Creekside in Burlington passed away at 92 years old on May 21, 2022. Don, the youngest of six children, was born to George and Ellen Giesler in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on March 15, 1930.   He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School and has been married to his high school sweetheart, […]

Jane Margaret Nelson Van Wieringen, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Sedro Woolley, WA after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 13, 1948 in Burlington, WA, the daughter to Archie and Josephine (Conner) Nelson. Janie grew up in Redmond, WA on York Farm. She attended Holy […]

Sylvia Krystal Martinez, age 27, passed away the morning of May 15, 2022, with her loving family at her bedside.  She was born April 26, 1995, to Lazaro Martinez Banuelos and Gladys Martinez Williams in Porterville, California.  She gave birth to her beautiful daughter Ximena Martinez-Gutierrez on September 27, 2016, who then passed away June […]