Memorials

Nana passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Joshua’s House Adult Family Home, Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born November 9, 1933 in Avon, WA to Ralph and Ollie (Suit) LaFleur.  She was raised in Rockport, WA and went to school there for six years, and then on to Concrete, WA school with the class of […]

Dean Norris After extended healthcare issues, Dean entered peacefully into the presence of Jesus on March 23, 2025, with his mom and sister by his side. He was born on June 5, 1966 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington to Gerald and Colleen Norris. He was 58 years old. Dean was the youngest of three children and the […]

Norm Strand, 96, of Concrete, Washington passed away on March 22, 2025 surrounded by family. He was born in Bellingham, Washington on November 26, 1928 to Ted and Lillian Strand. He was married to Delores Bjornstad on his birthday in 1949. Delores passed away in October of 2006. He is survived by their daughter Myrna […]

Judith ‘Judy’ or ‘Butch’ Noble Blanton was born on November 19, 1942 in Tacoma, Washington.  She joined her husband in heaven on March 16, 2025.  Judy was the fourth of five kids born to Richard and Bunnie Noble.  She grew up and went to school in Darrington, WA making lifelong friends and memories at the […]

David “Dave” Edward Hruby, of Acme, Washington, passed away March 11, 2025 at the age of 78. David was born September 27, 1946 in Loup City, Nebraska to Charlotte and Edward Hruby.  He grew up in Ord, NE with his younger sisters, Cecilia and Madelyn, and his little brother, Steve. David served in the Navy […]

James ‘Jimmy’ Devoin Baker, age 63, passed away March 5, 2025 at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born July 20, 1961 in Oak Harbor, WA to James and Marilyn (Soren) Baker. Jim enjoyed motocross racing in his younger days, before becoming a long haul trucker as a living. Jim is survived by his wife, […]

Lucille R. Wood, 80, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 4, 2025. She was born October 4, 1944 in Ellensburg, Washington. She was the youngest of four girls to Edwin and Lydia Vergin. Lucille is a graduate of the class of 1962. She worked in a cannery […]

Our beloved wife, mom, Nanny, sister, and friend Tammy Batchelor, 66, of Sedro-Woolley, went home to be with the Lord suddenly, surrounded by her entire family, on Monday, March 3, 2025. Tammy was born on July 22, 1958 to William Vandygriff and Loretta (Foster)  Calvert  in Anacortes, WA. She was married to Frank Batchelor on […]

Dale Allen Huggins, a lifelong resident of Skagit County, Washington, passed away peacefully at home on February 26, 2025. Born on November 20, 1952, Dale was raised in Sedro-Woolley by his parents, Dorothy and Roland Huggins, alongside his older brother Don. His parents came to Sedro-Woolley from Burdick, Kansas—a place they returned to every summer […]

Pedro ‘Pete’ de la Cruz, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Pete was born in Midland Texas in 1939, he learned early of hard work as he was the eldest son of migrant farm workers who traveled to various states for work including Montana, Wyoming […]

Linda F. Swanson, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born on March 14, 1943 in Eula, Texas, the daughter of Ken and Maxine Thompson.  At a very young age her family relocated to Skagit county, where she lived the rest of her life. Linda had a successful […]

Charles “Chuck” Vernon McConnell January 22, 1933 – February 6, 2025 Charles “Chuck” Vernon McConnell, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington. Born on January 22, 1933, in Yakima, WA to Evan and Frances McConnell. While he spent his final years in Burlington, much of his life was centered in Sedro-Woolley, […]

Drake Victor Harkness, age 68, of Van Zandt, Washington, passed away unexpectedly at home on February 12, 2025. Drake was born on September 13, 1956, in Bellingham, Washington, to John and Nadine Harkness. He married Shannon (Irons) Harkness on February 3, 1990. They were blessed with two sons. If you knew Drake, you KNEW Drake. […]

Marvin Eugene Elliott, 76, passed away on February 12, 2025, in Arlington, Washington, at Cascade Valley Senior Living after an extended illness. Born on April 4, 1948, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, Marvin was the youngest of four sons of George and Blanche Elliott.  He grew up on a small farm along the Samish River and Prairie […]

Gladys Rose (Boome) Martinez-Williams, age 58, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, an Upper Skagit Indian Tribe resident passed away February 11, 2025 at home.  She was born February 3, 1967 in Sedro-Woolley to Larry ‘Law’ and Lorna (Boome) Williams. A Prayer Service will be held at 10:00, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Upper Skagit Indian Tribal […]

Joy Louise Suryan, a beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her. Born on April 21, 1930, Joy lived a life full of kindness, laughter, and strength, touching the lives of many over her 94 years. Joy was known for her love of baking and […]

June Pitman Browning passed February 9, 2025, after a year’s long struggle with dementia.  June was born May 14, 1934 in Emmett, Idaho, the fifth child of Heber and Elizabeth Galbreath Pitman.  The Pitman’s moved to Washington in the late 1930’s, living first in Big Lake and then settling on a small farm in Clear […]

Spencer Randy Geary Sr. On the morning of January 31, 2025, longtime Sedro-Woolley resident Randy Geary went home to be with the Lord at the age of 68. Randy was born to Hank and Jayne Geary in Mt. Vernon Washington on December 23, 1956. He was raised in Sedro-Woolley, attending school there until graduation in […]

Marvin “Marv” E. White, 81, passed away at his home on January 29, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1943 in Portland, Oregon. He grew up and went to school in Oak Harbor, Washington. Marv was the second of four children to Walter and Anna White. After finishing high school he moved to Mount […]

Robert Lewis Green, 88, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1936, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, the son of Lewis “Shorty” and Betty Lou (Parker) Green. Bob grew up in Clear Lake and graduated from high school before joining the Navy. […]

Melvin Gordon Stueve;  March 27 1924 – Jan 19 2025 Melvin was born in Dayton Wyoming to Lillian and Clarence Stueve. He was one of seven children when Melvin was 7 he was given to his Great grandparents John and Kate Hutten who raised him until he entered the army and was stationed at fort […]