Memorials

Barbara Joyce Bass, age 93, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA with her family at her side. She was born on December 24, 1922 in Morrill, Nebraska to Virgil and Winnie (Parks) Corder. As an infant, she and her family moved to North Hollywood, California where […]

Eileen Emily Louia, age 92, a longtime resident of Burlington, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016 at home. She was born April 4, 1923 in Burrton, Kansas to Lesley and Edith (Essig) Ansel. Eileen grew up in Kansas until she and her family moved to Whittier, California where she graduated from Whittier High School in […]

Charles L. Jansen Jr. (“Chuck Jansen”), age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan 22, 2016 at The Terrace at Beverly Lake Memory Care facility in Everett, WA. Born April 4, 1923 to Myrle Jester and Charles L. Jansen of Chicago, IL, he grew up on Chicago’s far north side, graduated from Senn HS (lettered […]

Michael Eugene Washington, Sr., 41, passed away January 19, 2016, in Seattle, Washington. He was born July 3, 1974 in Sedro-Woolley to Michael Eugene and Mary Alice (Washington) Day. Michael is survived by his mother, Mary Washington; children, Michael Washington Jr., son and Kai-Liegh Washington, daughter; sisters, Peggy Sutton and Cheri Clayton; brother in law, […]

Lorraine Mary Rothenbuhler, 81, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2016.  Lorraine was born on October 31, 1934 to Forrest and Dorothy (Behme) McDougle.  She married Gordon Rothenbuhler on December 22, 1951. Mrs. Rothenbuhler attended Skagit Valley College earning a degree in chemistry.  She was an industrial chemist for many years […]

Dorothy King, White, Woodmansee, “Granny” 95, passed away peacefully at Creekside Retirement Home in Burlington, WA with family at her bedside.  She was born on May 28, 1920 in Bellingham, the 12th child of Frank and Gertie King.  The family moved to Burlington about 1935 and Dorothy became the “Song Leader” for BHS Tigers graduating […]

Clarke “Mason” Reiter, 78, passed away at his home in Olympia, WA on Monday, December 28, 2015. Mason was born on October 7, 1937 in Seattle, Washington to Raymond and Florence (Beiswanger) Reiter. He moved with his family to the Skagit Valley in early 1946. He was part of the Sedro-Woolley class of 1955, but […]

Hattie Lucille “Lucy” Beimer, 81, our precious beloved mom, sister, and grandmother went to heaven on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Lucy was born on September 1, 1934 the daughter of William and Mattie (Coggins) Hyatt. In her younger days she worked at Northern State and Western State hospitals She loved to cook and always welcomed […]

Albert Otto “Al” Binschus, 87, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on December 23, 2015 at Where The Heart Is in Burlington. Al was born on May 22, 1928 in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Albert & Melissa (McFarland) Binschus.  The family moved to Bellingham in 1939 where he attended school until 1945 when […]

Terry Allen Fell, 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 13, 2015. Terry was born in Mount Vernon in 1957.  He was 5 when his father died in 1963. The family later moved to Chico, CA where he graduated from Chico High School. He spent a year attending college, then joined […]

Betty Marie Stiles, age 89, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 following a tragic fall at home.  Betty, affectionately known as Nanny, was born in Wichita, Kansas where she grew up with her twin sister and two older brothers.   Betty graduated from […]

Freeman Broom, 87, a longtime resident of Birdsview, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Sedro-Woolley, WA, surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on September 19, 1928 in Tuckasegee, North Carolina the son of Ralph and Nan (Brown) Broom.   Freeman served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.   […]

Margaret Mary Campbell passed away peacefully at age 96, Thursday, December 21st, 2015. Margaret was born in Seattle on January 23rd, 1919 to Osco and Mary Margaret Bulle. Margaret was married to her one and only sweetheart, George J. Campbell, for 62 years prior to his passing in 1998. Margaret is survived by her son-in-law […]

Our loving Mother, Imogene Lamarr (Magner) Geiger was born in Bellingham, WA on April 22, 1926 and passed away in her home at Brookdale in Mill Creek on December 14, 2015 with her children at her side.   Imogene was raised in Bellingham and graduated from Fairhaven High School in 1944. Shortly after graduation she […]

Gerda Eastman, 99, born in Surnadal, Norway on August 26, 1916 passed away on November 29, 2015 at her residence at Home Place in Burlington, Washington. Gerda was the daughter of Anton and Gertrude (Sater) Harang and the second of five siblings. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church in Surnadal, Norway. Gerda, […]

On November 28, 2015, our beloved husband, father and grandfather was called home by the Lord. Ralph was born on August 3, 1949 in Artesia, California to Hendrikus “Henry” and Pieje “Patricia” (VanderMuelen) VanEsch.  The youngest of eight surviving children, Ralph was the only member of the family to be born in the U. S.  […]

Steven Erickson, 36, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sedro-Woolley on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015. Sadly, his body succumbed to a recent illness that was too much to battle. If our love was enough to keep him alive, he would have lived forever.   The first child of Paul and Carol Erickson, was […]

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. […]