Memorials

Sylvia Diane Heerspink passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  Complications from cancer ultimately took her life, yet she kept fighting until her last breath.  She was born in Mount Vernon on November 19, 1951, to John and Mildred Taft, joining seven older siblings. She […]

Donald J. Griffin of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away on May 8, 2024 at his home.  Don was born on June 12, 1945 to James and Monica Griffin in Inglewood, California. Don lived in Southern California where he graduated from Serra High School in Gardena, California and played baseball and football for the Cavaliers.  He […]

Emma Elizabeth “Liz” Burch, 84 of Sedro-Woolley, Washington slipped into the arms of our heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  She was surrounded by much of the family as she took her last breath.  She was born July 25, 1939 in White County, Georgia to Lee and Rinda Ferguson.  Liz married Howard “Paul” Burch […]

Bonnie Lee Vancleeve, age 87, passed away April 23, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Washington.  She was born October 19, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa to Albert and Emma (Johnson) Small. Join us for a gathering of remembrance at the Greenhills Cemetery, 11157 North Gardner Road, Burlington, WA on June 22, 2024  from 11:00 to 12:00, […]

Jeanne Ann Halverson, age 79, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home, April 22, 2024.  She was born February 28, 1945, in Sedro-Woolley to Leland and Elizabeth (Davis) Cabe. Jeanne lived most of her childhood in the Lyman area, where she met and later married Leonard. They made their home on the […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, LaVonne Marie Parker, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA. Mom was born on October 10, 1935, and while surrounded by her children, peacefully departed this world for her eternal home on April 20, 2024. LaVonne was born in Alden, Minnesota to Paul […]

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Paul W. Johnson, 86, of Lakewood, Washington, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Paul was born on April 5, 1938, in Appleton, WI.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Johnson, and second wife, Ramona Mason. Paul spent his life in service to others, both personally […]

Mary Margaret Putnam Eighme, age 95, a Lyman resident, passed away April 17, 2024, in Burlington, Washington.  She was born September 8, 1928, in Glendale, California to Edward Wallace and Margaret (Siverts) Putnam.  During the depression, her family lived near Cottonwood, Arizona.  She graduated from Pacific Union College in 1950 with a B. S. in […]

William Vernon Julian, Sr. was a dedicated husband, father, brother, and friend.  He passed away the morning of April 16, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington from cardiac arrhythmia.  He was 51 years old.  Will was born September 11, 1972 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Pamela Moore and William Pate.  He and his little sister, Nicole, were […]

Richard Donald Phipps, 78, of Burlington, Washington passed away Monday April 15, 2024, peacefully with his loved ones by his side.  Richard was born January 23, 1946, in Burlington, WA to Donald & Leona Phipps.  He attended Burlington-Edison High School and graduated in 1964.  Richard attended Skagit Valley College where he graduated with an Associate […]

Joyce Ann Jernigan, 79, of Everett, Washington went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 12, 2024.  She was born on December 11, 1944, to parents, Grady & Mary Barker in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Ann loved spending time in her garden tending to her beautiful flowers.  She also loved to cook for her […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah “Debbie” Egbert Kanske, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, who departed from this world on Monday, April 8, 2024. Debbie’s life was a testament to love, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Born on June 14, 1955, Debbie’s journey […]

Richard Wayne Pitman, 84, passed away peacefully at his home after a long battle with heart disease and diabetes on April 5, 2024.  Dick was born at home in Big Lake WA on September 1, 1939, to Heber (Blackie) and Elizabeth Ann Pitman. He married Wanda Mary Kelley in July of 1960 and together they […]

Robin Lee Walker, 77, went peacefully to heaven on April 4, 2024. She was born on February 19, 1947 in Anacortes, WA, the daughter of Robert and Margaret Oxenham. Robin raised her two children, Marni and Matthew in Southern California, where she worked for the school district. She is survived by her two sisters, Billie […]

Rex “Dan” Parker, age 87, passed away at home in Concrete, Washington.  He was born January 30, 1937, in Garden City, Kansas, to Dow and Thelma Parker.  They moved up to Skagit County when Dan was a baby, and he grew up on a farm on the South Skagit side of the highway, off the […]

Deloras “Dee” Margaret Sutton age 86, of Sedro-Woolley passed away on March 19, 2024. With her loving grandchildren by her side. She was born July 21, 1937 in Franklin, North Carolina to Richard Sanders and Anna Hodgin. She was their oldest child. She lived in Skagit County for most of her adult life and loved […]

“King” Isadore Tom III “Numuncet” 59 of Upper Skagit Tribe passed away March 18, 2024 in Bellingham, Washington. King was born March 12, 1965 in Bellingham to Margene and Isadore Tom Jr. King fought fires for the Upper Skagit Forestry Department and was a lifelong commercial fisherman; he enjoyed traveling around for stick games and […]

Ronald Ralph Weaver, 81, a 50 year resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away in Arizona on March 15, 2024, with his loving wife by his side.  Ron was born on November 9, 1942, in Bellingham, WA to parents Flores William and Eunice Gertrude Hazel (Small) Weaver, where he grew up and attended school and got […]

On March 15, 2024, Diana Mae (Swift) Van Notric passed peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Diana was born in Spokane, Washington on March 9, 1947, and adopted at birth by Lester and Florence Swift. She moved to Everett when she was thirteen, where her […]

Catherine Schell Wickman passed away peacefully on Thursday, 14 March, 2024, in her sleep, at the age of 76.  She was surrounded by family, friends, music, and flowers.  She is survived by her husband (of 50+ years) Gary Edward Wickman and her children, Indra Catherine Newlight, Ian Surya Wickman, Kyra Maria Hurd, Shoshana Michelle Holst; […]

Paula Mae Rock, 38, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Thursday March 14, 2024, in Anacortes, WA.  Paula was born on April 30, 1985, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Frank D. and Marilyn S. Rock. Paula spent some of her childhood in Minnesota, Seattle and finally settling in Sedro-Woolley with the rest of her family.  Paula was […]

Edward ‘Ed’ Everett Ray, 55, of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 at UW Medical Center with his daughter and son by his side in Seattle, Washington. He was born on August 28, 1968 in Sedro-Woolley at United General Hospital and was the youngest child of Bill and Pauline Ray. A […]

Leona Lois Self, 87, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born in Burlington, WA on September 20, 1936, to Ralph Jackson and Harriet Matilda (Walter) Jones.  She was married to David Hillier Self on September 5, 1953, at the time of their marriage, Leona was 16 […]

Judy Marie Chase, 77, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Judy was born in Vancouver, Washington on November 8, 1946, to Cecil and Eleanor “Margie” (Reinertsen) Pepin.  At age 7, Judy was adopted by Julius and Lois (Webster) Jonasson of Sedro-Woolley. She attended Sedro-Woolley High School and was a member of the […]