Memorials

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 […]

Phyllis L. Queen, 82, of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 17th, 2022, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on March 24th, 1939, to Melvin and Louise (Bryant) Johnson, in Sedro-Woolley, WA, where she grew up with her three siblings, playing in the fields of their grandparent’s farm along […]

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Lee Bice, age 85, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away March 9, 2022, in Burlington, WA.  He was born September 26, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska to Ray and Olive (Paugh) Bice. Jerry was a carpenter and was proud of his many accomplishments over his career; he loved dogs, dining out with a hot cup […]

Vern Charles Mast, Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  He was born on September 10, 1928 in Hamilton, WA, the son to Orville J. and Marie (Augir) Mast. He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1946 and joined the US Army.  On August 3, 1946 he married Colleen Evitt […]

Theresa Lynn Nording, 64, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away on March 6, 2022.  She was born on October 11, 1957 in Mount Vernon, WA the daughter to Mildred Leslie (Stevens) and Leroy Stevens. She graduated and worked at Skagit Valley College. She was known by everyone as the face behind the camera. She volunteered […]

Jenni Marie Bartram, age 62, passed away surrounded by her loving family on the morning of March 3, 2022.  Jenni was born on November 26, 1959, in Burglengenfeld, Germany.  With her family, Jenni came to the United States and later found herself at home in Gulfport, Mississippi.  In the summer of 1975, Jenni met Johnny […]

James ‘Clint’ Parker, age 81, passed away February 28, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born July 8, 1940, in Burlington, WA to James and Ruth (Galbreath) Parker. Clint was a life-long resident of Skagit Valley and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School.  He worked for Janicki Logging, and in local home construction. He served his […]

loved son, brother, uncle and friend, Douglas Eugene Smallwood, age 66, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away of natural causes on February 27, 2022, in Seattle, WA. He was born November 5, 1955, in Bellingham, WA.   Doug was the oldest child of Eddie Eugene and Vivian Elaine Smallwood. Interestingly, in the final […]

Charles Francis Boome, age 56, passed away February 24, 2022.  He was born March 3, 1965, in Bellingham, Washington to Lawrence, Jr. and Ruby (Jefferson) Boome. Charlie was artistic growing up, enjoying painting, cooking, working out, practicing his martial arts and listening to music, particularly Hip Hop. Charlie is survived by his children, Codeey Johnny, […]

Jason Daniel Davenport, age 39, originally from upstate New York, recently of Concrete, Washington, passed away February 22, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA. He was born April 3, 1982 in Ithaca, New York to James and Deniece (Schiel) Davenport. Jason was well traveled having lived in upstate New York; Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Dayton, Ohio; Ottawa, […]

Jennifer L. Hodgins, age 49, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away February 17, 2022.  She was born March 3, 1972, in Seattle, WA to James and Phyllis (Hanel) St. DeLore. She was married to Brandon Hodgins on November 7, 1992. Jennifer was born in Seattle, Washington on March 3, 1972, to James and Phyllis (Hanel) St. […]

Rev. Billy Farrar, 67, of Sedro Woolley, entered heaven on February 15, 2022.  Billy was born on September 4, 1954, to Travis E. Farrar and Wanda (Hamer) Farrar in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Eastern Hills High School, was active in sports and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University, and received his Doctorate from Northwest University. He was a talented […]

Ray died on February 9, 2022. He was born on January 1, 1943, to Ralph and Grace (Asplund) Riggles in Sedro Woolley, Washington. He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1960. Ray joined the U.S. Army and served from 1962-1965 in Germany. After honorable discharge, he met and married Betty Evans in 1967. Many family […]

Kasaundra May Booker, 31, of Concrete, Washington was killed February 8, 2022, in Bellingham, WA.  She was born January 15, 1991, to Vickie Freday and Steve Booker. Kasaundra came from a huge loving family.  She grew up with her mom, Vickie Freday and stepdad, Bryon Mercer, sister and two brothers.  She was a true social […]

Arthur Samuel Nations (known to many as Sam), 86, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, Washington, passed away on February 6, 2022, following a period of declining health. He was born on February 13, 1935, in Jackson County, North Carolina to Charlie and Mae (Dills) Nations. In 1953, he moved to Darrington, WA, where he […]

On the evening of February 6, 2022, Don Grandy of Sedro-Woolley went home to be with the Lord at the age of 88. Don was born to Juanita and Elmer Grandy in Anacortes Washington in March of 1933. He was raised in Skagit County, attending schools in the Conway and Burlington–Edison School Districts where in […]

Michael “Mike” Scott of Sedro Woolley passed away on February 1, 2022. Mike was born September 29, 1947, in Everett to Frances (Cheney) and Fred Scott. He had several childhood homes, but fondly recalled his years in Stanwood as the most idyllic time of his youth. He graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in Des […]

Gordon R. Dills, Jr., a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at his home in Hamilton, Washington, surrounded by his loving family.  Gordon was born on July 10, 1938 in Franklin, North Carolina, the son of Gordon H. Dills, Sr. and Irma (Swann) Dills. He was raised and attended school […]

Steven Lloyd Solwold, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 28, 2022 at his home in Clear Lake after an arduous battle with glioblastoma.  He was born May 8, 1949 in Bellingham, Washington to Richard and Joyce (Kleman) Solwold. Steve attended Burlington Edison High School and married the […]

Fred Roy Hall, age 84, passed away at his home in Bay View, Washington, on January 31, 2022, from pleural mesothelioma. Fred was born August 21, 1937, in Sedro-Woolley, WA the oldest of three children of Roy and Nina (Norris) Hall.  He attended Samish Grade School and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1955. In […]

Timothy “Tim” Haussler, 67 of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Monday, January 31, 2022, from pancreatic cancer.  Tim fought with everything he had but lost his battle at home peacefully with his wife by his side.  Tim was born March 18, 1954, to Allan “Ted” and Barbra Haussler in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  He was married to Rhoda […]

Danne H. Anderson, age 85, passed away January 31, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born January 17, 1937, in Seattle, WA to parents, George and Doris (Streeter) Anderson. Danne was in the United State Airforce from 1956-60. He reached airman first class E-3 crypto in Korea. Danne owned and operated a crop farm (mainly […]

Norman (Joe) Edward Goode, age 86, passed away January 29, 2022, at home in Mount Vernon, Washington with his family at his side, after fighting a hard three and a half year battle with cancer.  He was born October 7, 1935, in Clear Lake, WA to Edward and Florence (Dye) Goode. Norm spent most of […]