Memorials

Maxine Hazel (Shepherd) Williams October 21, 1925 – January 13, 2017   After a long life, well lived, Maxine H. Williams, 91, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.  Maxine was born on October 21, 1925 to James N. and Lillie (Rhinehart) Shepherd, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Maxine […]

Joan Marie Johnson peacefully passed away with an Angel by Her side at her home in Concrete, Washington on January 11, 2017 at 2:46 am.  The whole family would like to thank the people at the Hospice Organization for all their true dedication & very hard work, & for making Joanie’s passing comfortable & peaceful…Thank […]

Susan A. Vik, age 52, of Concrete, WA, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017. Sue was born on August 8, 1964 in Missoula, Montana to Walter and Betty (Bennett) Justice. Growing up with her parents and brother, Sue lived in Montana, Nevada and Washington and attended Riverside High School. In 1981 she married Gregory […]

Aaron Frank Bryson, 41, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Aaron was born in Everett on June 18, 1975, the son of Dan & Theresa (Sullinger) Bryson.  He was raised and attended school in Darrington. At Darrington High School […]

Alice Ellinger, age 85, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on December 29, 2016, at Homeplace in Burlington. She was born on January 29, 1931in Sedro-Woolley, the daughter of Jasper and Mamie (Smith) Mumford. She was raised and attended grade school at Samish and graduated from SWHS with the class of “49ers”.   She then attended […]

James E. ‘Jim’ White, 75, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at his home on Monday, December 26, 2016. Jim was born on December 8, 1941 in Madison, Missouri, the son of Cecil & Thelma (Brown) White.  He was raised and attained his education in Moberly, MO. In 1960 Jim enlisted into the U.S. Navy, […]

Gladys Jean Thramer, age 74, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away December 24, 2016 at United General Hospital.  She was born November 10, 1942 in Bellingham, Washington, to Floyd and Betty (Roedell) Adams. She graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1961, the same year she married George Baggett. They had their first daughter Renee` in 1966, followed […]

William Henry, “Bill” Joy, Jr. of Birdsview passed away peacefully at UGH in Sedro Woolley, WA on Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. Snow was falling and his soul was longing for Heaven. Bill was born to William H. and Madeleine M. Joy in Worcester, MA., followed by 2 sisters.  He acquired his strong work […]

Robert Roy Benham, 84, of Sedro Woolley Washington passed away peacefully on December 22, 2016 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on May 27, 1930 in Mount Vernon to Roy and Gladys Benham. Robert grew up on the family dairy farm near Beaver Lake and graduated with the Sedro Woolley class […]

Shary Gay (Murphy) Peake, 50, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center. She was born on July 2, 1966 in Bend, OR the daughter of Robert and Laverne Murphy. Shary loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She also enjoyed crafting gifts, traveling, walks, good movies, live music, dancing, her […]

Amy was born January 27, 1919 in Wilton, ND to Harry and Carrie (Foote) Redington, the youngest of seven children.  She married Rev. Neil Higbee in May 1949. Amy embraced the role of pastor’s wife, raised a family, earned a teaching degree, taught in the Meridian school district for 13 years and cared for foster […]

Harold W. Coultas, 65, a lifelong Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2016 after an extended illness. Harold was born on May 23, 1951 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Charles & Margaret (Cowill) Coultas.  He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class […]

David J. (Hoyle) Palagruti age 27 was born July 2nd 1989 to Loren Palagruti & Rebecca Hoyle.  David tragically passed away on Dec 7th 2016, in Whatcom County. David had a huge heart, and was always ready to help someone in need. His love of the outdoors, nature, fishing, hiking, and hunting led to his […]

Lois Theodoratus, 82 of Birdsview passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2016.  Lois was born on June 21, 1934 to John and Ruby Pinelli in Hamilton, Washington.  She was married to George Theodoratus in 1957 and they have lived in the same house since. Lois worked at the Baker River Forest Service before opening a […]

Elaine Audrey Scott, age 87, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2016.  Elaine was born on January 21, 1929 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Philip and Elsie Thompson. She moved to Bellingham, Washington at the age of five.  Elaine had many fond childhood memories, and in graduating from Bellingham High School. Elaine married Don Scott […]

Minh Van Tran, age 31, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Providence Hospital buy cheap viagra on line in Everett after a 13 year battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Minh was born on August 19, 1985 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, the son of Thiet & Peggy (Sexton) Tran.  He was raised and attended school in […]

Redonna G. ‘Donna’ (Parker) Stiles, 61, of Marysville and a former longtime resident of the Sedro-Woolley community, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2016 in Everett following a battle with lung cancer. Donna was born on February 17, 1955 in Leaksville, NC, the daughter of Milo & Dillard (Hyler) Dean.  In late 1955 the family […]

Woodrow Young, age 80, a longtime resident of Lyman, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at the Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was born November 14, 1936, in Cullowhee, Jackson County, North Carolina, to Herbert and Nora Mae (Queen) Young. Woodrow was united in marriage to Carolyn Queen on September […]

Carol Sue Holbrook Perkins, 84, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Sue was born in Virginia on Christmas Day, 1931.   She was a coal miner’s daughter and the youngest of four children.  She attended college in Richmond, VA, earning a degree in Occupational Therapy. In 1953 Sue married her childhood sweetheart, Tom Perkins.  Tom […]

Mary Jean Lash, 88, of Sedro- Woolley, joined God in heaven on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016. She was born on June 29, 1928 in Avilla, IN to Herman D. and Mary Anna (Lemper) Lash. Mary Jean lived in California for 14 years and was on the committee that made arrangements for the Queen Mary […]