Memorials

Wilhelm Fink, age 93, passed away April 30, 2022, at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born December 30, 1928, in Bismark, North Dakota to David and Rosina (Kash) Fink.  He was the second youngest of 16 children. In 1950, Wilhelm was stationed at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor, WA […]

Bryan Robert Ronk, age 49, passed away April 29, 2022, due to his struggle with mental health issues.  He was born October 3, 1972, to Sanford “Sam” Barker, raised by Durbin and Carolyn (Hawkins) Ronk. Bryan loved his friends and family, was known for going above and beyond to help others.  He was patriotic and […]

Susan “Sue” Lynette Noble, age 69, of Concrete, Washington, passed away at home on April 26, 2022 to be with her Heavenly Father, or “Daddy” as she called Him.  She was born May 19, 1952, in Seattle, WA, to Randall and Betty Stavee. Sue and Ric were married July 31,1999 in the back yard of […]

Delores May Royal, age 85, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  She was born in Crawford County, Missouri on May 1, 1936. Delores loved our Lord, her family and friends very much. Delores is survived by her husband, Robert Royal; daughter, LaLonne; sons, Richard and Lloyd; daughter, Shannon; stepsons, Kelly […]

Darrell John Drummond, of Sedro-Woolley, WA passed away the evening of  April 15, 2022 at the age of 62.  He passed at the cabin where our family shared so many memories removed from the rush of the world. He is survived by an army of family and friends whose lives will now be missing the […]

Mollyn (Molly) Lou Ristow (nee Anderson), a kind, gentle, loving soul, born July 18, 1939, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022 at her home in Mount Vernon, Washington in the presence of her beloved husband, son, and her good friend Carol Ann Loftus (via phone). Molly was born in Moose Lake, Minnesota to Rudolph […]

Jon Knechtel, 74, of Burlington, WA, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, after an unexpected battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest. Jon was born on July 17, 1947 to William and Dorothy Knechtel in Pittsburgh, PA. He was married […]

Beverly June (Longmire) Dillon, age 93, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at her home on April 10, 2022, one day short of her 94th birthday. Beverly was born on April 11, 1928 in Yakima, WA the daughter of Kenneth B. and Louella (Simon) Longmire.  She was a very proud member of the Pioneer […]

Carroll Thomas Jester, 75, of Burlington, Washington, met his Savior Jesus Christ face to face on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 3 pm at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA, after a tough battle following an aortic aneurysm. A Memorial Service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Burlington, WA at 11:00, Saturday, April, […]

Frances Lynn Victor, 72, of Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  Frances was born on July 5, 1949 in Auburn, Washington. Frances was a commercial fisherman and worked in a cannery.  She loved to gather cedar and native food.  In her younger years she […]

Kent Russell Henry was 65 and a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He passed away Friday, April 8, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA after losing his battle with cancer.  He was born on November 4, 1956, to Dean and Donna Henry in Mount Vernon.  Kent has one brother, Ted (Stephanie) Henry, and one sister, Gail Mendoza. […]

 Connie D. Glass    4/6/1943 – 4/7/2022 Well known long-time fisherman, Connie Glass, skipper of the “Anita Ann”, reeled in his final catch October 18, 2021 on the Skagit River at Rockport.  Connie was first introduced to the Rockport area in the late 1970’s on an outing with the Steelhead Club. His enthusiasm spread to family […]

                                                  Connie D. Glass    4/6/1943 – 4/7/2022 Well known long-time fisherman, Connie Glass, skipper of the “Anita Ann”, reeled in his final catch October 18, 2021 on the Skagit River at […]

Anne Elizabeth Reed Osburn, age 68, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away April 4, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born November 15, 1953, in Mount Vernon to Henry and Miriam (Reed) Singer. Anne attended Mount Vernon school district growing up.  She married James Osburn on February 19, 1971 they had two boys together.  Her […]

Gone to be with the Lord.  Colleen Price went to be with God on April 3, 2022.  She was born March 7, 1958, to Albert and Florence Blumanthal at Fort Bragg, California. Colleen lived most of her life in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from SWHS in 1976.  She was a home body that liked to cook, travel […]

David Ronald Queen, age 80, passed away April 3, 2022, in Bellingham, Washington.  He was born August 14, 1941, in Caney Fork, North Carolina to Huff and Lilla Mae (Corne) Queen. David moved with his family to Lyman, WA as a child.  He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School, class of 1959.  David served in the […]

Mattie Lee Mills, 80, of Birdsview, Washington, passed away April 1, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born November 2, 1941, in Franklin County, North Carolina to Charles C. and Kister (Russel) Conner.  Mattie was born a twin to her sister Hattie.  Mattie, along with her twin sister, were the youngest of 10 children. […]

Joseph Eugene Martinez, 56, a resident of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away 12:39 am on March 31, 2022, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.  He was born on December 22, 1965, in Santa Cruz, California the son of Clifford and Marie (Rivera) Martinez. When he was born, his Aunt Ida nicknamed him Geno and […]

Melvyn Gene Loehr, Jr., 53, of Skagit Valley, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 due to a hit and run accident in the Big Lake area. Gene was a good man, with a kind heart and a loving soul.  Gene was a son, brother, father and friend to many. He was born […]

Norcella Bowers, age 87, of Sammamish passed away on March 28, 2022, at home.  She was born January 9, 1935, at the head of Locust Creek, Sylva, NC, to Henry and Burla (Shuler) Hoyle.  She moved to Hamilton with her family in 1951 and attended Sedro-Woolley High School. Norcella worked professionally as a nurse for […]

Linda Hazel Lowe, age 72, passed away March 26, 2022, at Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood, Washington.  She was born June 1, 1949, in Emporia, Kansas to Gilbert Leo and Lavone Lee (Emrick) Nuessen. Linda graduated from Burlington-Edison High School and Western Washington University.  She married Michael Dwaine Lowe February 12, 1972, at Immaculate Conception Church […]

Gary R. Morrow passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022 at the age of 81.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Born in Burlington, WA to Don and Ida (Sanford) Morrow on October 16, 1940, he was the youngest of three. He married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, […]

Robert Dober Rutherford, born in Seattle, September 27, 1932, to Dr. Charles Alton Rutherford and Margaret Dober Rutherford, Bob passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022 at age 89. He grew up on Alki Beach in West Seattle where he and his brother, Richard, spent many idyllic years enjoying numerous watersports, including waterskiing on homemade […]

Patricia ‘PJ’ Darlene Jensen, 81, of Burlington Washington, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Pat was born to John “Jack” and Cecil Perkins on October 1, 1940, in Yuba City, California.  She met her husband of 64 years, Delbert W. Jensen, while she was waitressing at Vi and Pete’s Café which was owned […]

Franklin Ripley, 84, passed away peacefully into eternal life on March 22, 2022.  Frank was born in Croydon, Pennsylvania. He grew up in National Park, New Jersey.  After High School he entered the Marine Corp, then switched over to the Navy were he spent 18 years on active duty and the Naval Reserves.  He entered […]