Memorials

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 […]

Aurelia Baxter, 83 years old of Sedro-Woolley, Washington went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2025.  She was born on May 14, 1941, in Sylva, North Carolina to Helen Lanning who later married Frank Medford.  Aurelia married Howard Baxter on December 19, 1958, in Clear Lake, WA. She enjoyed spending time with her […]

Russell Erwin Snell went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours on January 15, 2025.  He was born at home in Williamstown, Kansas on July 18, 1937 to Carroll and Lena (Godfrey) Snell.  He was raised in Lawrence, Kansas until the age of 7 when the family moved to Washington.  […]

ay Eleanor (Gasho) Stewart of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away on January 15, 2025 at the age of 87.  Fay was born in Roche Harbor, WA to John and Lilly Gasho on November 13, 1937. The family moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1956, and she graduated the following year from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1957.  After graduating, […]

Marjean Kettie Williams, 88 years old, went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. She passed at home in Birdsview, Washington on the same land that was purchased by her father in 1933.  She was anticipating her heavenly home, and her loved ones know she is rejoicing in Heaven, free from pain and […]

With heavy hearts, our family announces that William Leroy Boston has gone home to the heavens with the Father and his son, Jesus Christ.  Bill passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the age of 79 at his home in Clear Lake, where he had lived for over 40 years with his beloved […]

Gerald ‘Jerry’ Duane Ristow, 85, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington, surrounded by his three children. Jerry was born in Willmar, Minnesota on April 8, 1939, the youngest of ten children, having three older sisters and six older brothers.  His parents, Albert and Clara Ristow lived adjacent […]

Gladys L. Stringfield, 89, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon following a brief illness. Gladys was born on November 12, 1935, the daughter of James C. Denny and Addie Proctor. She was raised along the Cascade River in Marblemount with her siblings, a place […]

Thelma Marie Johnson, 82, a lifetime resident of Rockport, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at home with her family by her side. She was born in a cabin in Rockport, one of four children of Arvel and Blanch (Welch) Cress. She attended grade school in Rockport and high school in Concrete. Thelma’s passion […]

Jimmy Alen Hanowell, age 79, a Sedro-Woolley, Washington resident, passed away December 29, 2024 at home.  He was born August 18, 1945, in Bellingham, WA to Percy and Dorothy (Handy) Hanowell. He served in the U. S. Army. Jimmy is survived by two nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two […]

Hendrick Jon “Wick” Wichers, 74,  of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away December 28, 2024.  He was born February 10, 1950 to Henry William and Jean (Fullerton) Wichers. His parents were part of the post-WWII move, leaving Kansas for California, where Wick grew up in the Santa Clara valley.  After earning his AA degree, he joined the […]

Maude Clarice (Johnson) Aldridge-Wilcox, aged 102, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. Born on February 7, 1922, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of David and Ada (Taylor) Johnson. Maude was married to Clay Aldridge until his passing in 1962, after […]

Carol Bernice Bates, age 91 passed away at Birchview Memory Care, Sedro-Woolley, Washington, December 23, 2024.  Carol was born December, 28, 1932, to Frank and Margaret (Likewise) Robb in Gillette, Wyoming. Carol and James A. Bates were married December 23, 1949, in Hardin, Montana.  Carol and Jim lived in Gillette, WY until moving to Sedro-Woolley […]

Ardella Ann Harris Douglas, age 89, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at Mountain Glen Assisted Living in Mount Vernon, WA on December 21, 2024, the place she loved and called home. She was born December 12, 1935 in Sedro-Woolley, to Wallace and Anna (Setterlund) Calkins. She was born with a gift to be a nurse […]

Stacey Lynn Harris, age 54, of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away December 13, 2024 at home.  She was born October 5, 1970 to James and Sharon (Tholstrup) Chapin.  She began her life in her compact 6-pound, 6-ounce body in her hometown of Sedro-Woolley, WA; her personality was anything but small.  Stacey was a joyful friend […]

Madison Parker (Hilsinger), a longtime Mount Vernon resident, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024, of complications from diabetes. Known as Matt to many of his friends, he was born to Ronald and Joan Parker on June 4, 1948, in Seattle Washington. He graduated from Concrete High School in 1968. He married Judy Burke in 1971 […]

Shirley Darlene Miller (Ziebell), 89, of Burlington, Washington, passed away peacefully at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley on December 10, 2024.  She was the devoted wife of Art and loving mother to Steve, Susanne, and Sally.  She will be missed by all who knew her. Shirley was born July 28, 1935, in Sedro-Woolley to William […]

Lynn Albert Brown passed away on December 2nd, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, hard work and a passion for conservation.  Born on April 14, 1940, in Buffalo, Wyoming, Lynn was the beloved son of Albert ‘Buster’ and Margaret ‘Dorothy’ (Waegle) Brown.  His childhood was filled with adventures in the great outdoors, hunting and […]

Kenneth Douglas Brady Sr., age 95, a longtime Skagit Valley, Washington resident passed away December 1, 2024 in Bellingham, WA.  He was born July 12, 1929 in Rolette, North Dakota to Homer and Hulda Brady. Ken loved his family and liked to help people out. Ken is survived by his children, Doug (Judy) Brady of […]