Memorials

James E. Mathis 74, a lifelong resident of Skagit Valley passed away on November 18, 2015 at his home in Birdsview surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born in Sedro-Woolley on August 12, 1941, the son of Frank and Bessie Lee (Parker) Mathis. The family made their home […]

Gary Wayne Browning, 62, a lifelong Skagit County resident, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Mount Vernon. Gary was born on May 4, 1953 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Carl & Christine                          (McDaniels) Browning.  He was raised and attended school in the Sedro-Woolley area. Gary was an artist in the best sense of […]

Theresa Angela-Marie Westre (Tidrington), 66, a resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Prestige Care & Rehab in Burlington, WA. She was born on May 31, 1949 in High Praire, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Julien and Emma (Dalton) Carrier. She was raised and went to school in Joussard, Alberta. […]

Michael G. Tidrington, 69, a resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. Mike was born on September 22, 1946 in Eureka, California the son of Ross “Hap” and Donnie (LaValley) Tidrington. When Mike was a baby his family lived in Bridgeport, CA in a logging community, then as a toddler he moved […]

Necia P. Rasmussen, 96, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Where The Heart Is retirement community in Burlington. Necia was born on October 9, 1919 in Everett, WA, the daughter of Wilbur & Sylvia (Hurd) Button.   Her family resided in several locations around the state until settling […]

Lyle C. McClure, 90, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on October 27, 2015 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. Lyle was born on March 21, 1925 in Highland Park, IL, the son of Charles & Ayleen (Fritsch) McClure. The family moved to Skagit County in 1930 settling in Sedro-Woolley, where Lyle was raised […]

James C. Adkerson (aka J.C., Jay, Jim, Okie), 86, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at his home in Sedro-Woolley. J.C. was born on February 9, 1929, in Sayre, Oklahoma, the second child of Fred and Herma Adkerson.  He was married to Florence Welch in 1948 in Portland, Oregon.  They would have celebrated their […]

Alexander J. Keifer, 25, passed away Thursday, October15, 2015, in Lynnwood.  He was loved and will be missed by his family and friends.  A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles Club.  Memorial contributions may be made to the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, NOFAS, […]

Alishia Wyn Walker passed away peacefully in Everett, WA on Thursday, October 15, 2015 surrounded by her family. Alishia was born April 11, 1990 in Mount Vernon, WA. She graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 2008. By 5th grade she was an accomplished snowboarder. Alishia loved all kinds of music and was a huge Nikki […]

Donna Louise Sharples, 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 11:10pm in Bellingham, WA at Peace Health St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by her loving family.   She was born on June 1, 1943 in Walla Walla, WA the daughter of Evans and Freda Baxter.  Her family moved to Burlington, WA where she […]

William ‘Bill’ Bicknell, 62, of Day Creek passed away at his home unexpectedly in the early morning hours on Friday, October 2, 2015. Bill was born on May 23, 1953, in Dayton, Ohio. The son of Col. J.E. and Olivette (Killough) Bicknell, he and his brothers Robert and Timothy along with a sister Barbara grew […]

Christman A. ‘Art” Petersen, 83, a lifelong Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 4, 2015, surrounded by his family. Art was born on June 7, 1932 in Seattle, WA the son of Alfred C. & Emma R. (Roberts) Petersen. He was raised on a dairy farm and he graduated from Sedro-Woolley […]

Ella Clara Pleasant, 88, a resident of Mount Vernon, WA passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at the Skagit Valley Hospital. She was born on September 5, 1927 in Celina, TN, the daughter of Bud Hunter and Lovie Ella (Murley) Harp.  The family moved to California and then to Melissa, TX, where she was […]

On Tuesday, September 29, 2015, Wilma Elizabeth Vance entered into her eternal life in Heaven at the glorious age of 90. She was born Wilma Elizabeth Johnson on April 30, 1925 in Newland, North Carolina to Joe and Frances Johnson and spent the first 18 years of her life in Avery County, N.C. In a […]

February 5, 1940 to September 22, 2015 Don passed away peacefully at home in Arlington surrounded by his loving family. He was 75 years old. Beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, godfather and friend too many.  Don was a man of unwavering faith, inclusive and respectful to all. He raised three grateful children who learned […]

Delores Levine Kosanke Savage passed away on September 19, 2015, in Mount Vernon, WA, after a long illness. She was born in Ritzville, WA, on May 8, 1929, to Simon and Anna Fauser Kosanke. In 1949 she married Joseph Savage, and the couple had three children: Jeanette, Timothy, and Robert. She enjoyed homemaking, cooking, landscaping, […]

Richard V. ‘Dick’ Lemley, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at his home at the age of 82 years.  He was born on August 13, 1933 in Sedro-Woolley the son of Harold V. and Ethel M. (Guddall) Lemley. Dick attended schools in Sedro-Woolley and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School […]

Bert Raymond “Ray” Bailey, 98, passed away on Wednesday, September 9 2015, at his home in Country Meadow Village, Sedro Woolley with his loving family by his side. He was born on July 17, 1917, in Atlantic, Iowa the son of Bert and Lola (Hamler) Bailey. As a teen, Ray and his family lived a […]

Walter (John) William Hess, Lieutenant U.S. Navy (Ret), 83, of Sedro Woolley, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2015. Walt was born on January 8, 1932 to Benjamin Hess and Mildred (Lindsey) Hess in Canton Illinois. He was married to Jean Martin in July 1991.   Walt joined the Navy […]

Joyce Ann Tomasino, 64, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away September 6, 2015. She was born August 24, 1951 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to James and Janet (Paull) Gerst. Joyce grew up in Pennsylvania, attended the Community College of Allegheny County, where she received her Associate Degree in Nursing. Joyce worked as a Nurse 20 years for South […]

Doris Dale Tilden Egbert, 85, of Bow, Washington went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2015.  She was born March 15, 1930 in San Francisco, California. Doris graduated from Piedmont High School in Piedmont California in 1947.  She was also a graduate of the University of Washington, where she was a member of […]

Doreen Mae Gentry, 86, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at home. She was born May 30, 1929 to Aubrey and Maude (Warfield) Rogers in Day Creek, Washington. Doreen graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1947. She worked at Montgomery Ward, early in her career. She married Elgie Gentry in 1966, […]