Memorials

David Bryce, age 76, a resident of Marysville, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was born May 1, 1941 in Summerlee, West Virginia to David and Mary (Taylor) Bryce. David was a longtime resident of Snohomish County. He operated Bryce Boot & Shoe in Sedro-Woolley for many years. He also worked for the […]

Lowery “Wayne” Shuler, age 85, a long time Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on September 28, 2017, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born on October 21, 1931 to William and Sudie (Wyatt) Shuler in Waynesville, NC. As a young boy his family moved to Washington. Wayne married the love of his life, Lorna Breedlove, in […]

Tootsie Clark, a true Angel of The North, passed away peacefully in her home at Marblemount, Washington on Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born Madrene E. Buller on February 15, 1922 in Marblemount, at the foothills of Cow Heaven, the last of six children of Richard & Ethel (Rector) Buller, and her life story […]

William Avery Stiles Jr., age 93, of Sedro-Woolley passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 27, 2017.  William, affectionately known as Papa Bill, was born and raised in Sedro-Woolley where he grew up with his parents, one older brother and four sisters.   Bill graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1942, […]

Richard Arthur Goodhew, 73, a resident of Burlington passed away at his home on Saturday, September 16, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1944 in Medford, Oregon the son of Lawrence Henry and Vivian Aleta (Harn) Goodhew. He just so happen to be the biggest baby born in Oregon up to that date at […]

Alisha Michelle Canales-McGuire “Punky” passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the age of 24 years old. She was born October 29, 1992 in Mount Vernon, WA to Manuel and Michelle Canales. She lived in Birdsview with her husband Bradley. Alisha and Brad had just been married in July of […]

Sue E. Rankin-Goss, 64, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017, following a brief battle with cancer. Sue was born March 11, 1953 to Nick and Virginia Rankin in Bellingham, WA. She was married to Randy Goss on February 29, 1980. She was avid fan of Mariners baseball, college football, and the Seattle […]

Phyllis Jean Reynolds, 74, of Concrete passed away on September 21, 2017 in Mount Vernon, WA after her second battle with cancer. Phyllis was born to Wendell “Jack” & Bernice Johnson on February 1, 1943 in Crossnore, NC. The family relocated to Rockport, WA when Phyllis was still young and she attended and graduated from […]

Myrtle N. ‘Tom’ (Tingley) O’Brien, 93, a lifelong Skagit County resident, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Creekside Retirement Community in Burlington. Myrtle was born on September 12, 1923 in Marblemount, one of nine children of Leonard & Mollie (Burleson) Buchanan.  She was raised in the Rockport area and attended school in […]

Mason E.J. Sage, 72, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Mountain Glen Retirement Community. Mason was born on July 13, 1945 in Ellensburg, WA, the son of Dwain & Laura (Molsee) Mason.  He was raised and attended school in Ellensburg, WA and Audubon, PA, graduating from Methacton […]

Gloria H. Sullivan, 58, a resident of Marysville, passed away at her home on Friday, September 8, 2017 following a brief battle with cancer. She was born on May 13, 1959 in Seattle, the daughter of George & Mary Stamolis. She was raised and attended school in the Richmond Beach & Shoreline communities of North […]

Marion Dean “Bud” Russell, age 86, a longtime Skagit Valley resident, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at the Life Care Center in Sedro-Woolley. Bud was born on May 17, 1931 in Cullasaja, North Carolina to John (Bob) Robert and Treva Frances (Teague) Russell. Bud moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1948. He was united in […]

Dustin Kanske, 36 of Mount Vernon, WA passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017.  Dustin was born in Mount Vernon, WA on December 2, 1980 to Debbie and Duane Kanske. Dustin attended both Skagit Valley College and Western Washington University, studying computer science. Dustin’s fascination with computers and technology “to save the internets” started […]

Our loving mother, Florence J. Adkerson, entered into heaven on Friday, August 25, 2017, while surrounded by her family.  Florence was born on July 2, 1928, in Husum, Washington, the eighth child of Roston and Gertrude Welch. She loved music, was a talented musician and could play several instruments.  She shared her music in church […]

Jacqueline Jean “Wama” Kuykendall, 66, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born on March 20, 1951 in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Theodore and Rozena (Brummer) Jonas.  Jacque attended various Catholic schools throughout her childhood between Iowa and Washington […]

Patrick Alan Janicki, 30, of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA.  Patrick, made friends with everyone he met, would help anyone at any time, and had a smile that melted hearts.  Patrick’s goal in life was to create memories by bringing energy and fun to every event. […]

Dorothy Jean Gibbs, age 74, passed away August 18, 2017. Dorothy was born May 1, 1943, in Cullowhee, North Carolina, to Robert and Lucille (Deitz) Ensley.  She moved to Washington State in 1952.  On June 9, 1961 she married her High School sweetheart, Charles ‘Junior’ Gibbs.  Together they had two children, Cheryl and Wes.  They […]

Sandra Ann Denenzio, 61, a resident of the Upper Skagit Tribal community, passed away on August 12, 2017 at Skagit Valley Hospital. Sandra was born on August 4, 1956 in Tacoma, the daughter of Lucille & Nicholas Denunzio, Sr.  The family later moved to the Skagit Valley and Sandra was raised and attended school in […]

John Clifford (Skip) Lund, 85, a resident of Burlington, died unexpectedly on August 10, 2017 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Skip was a devoted husband to his wife of 64 years, Sally, and a beloved father and grandfather who was known for his kind and gentle spirit. That warmth and ready smile was […]

Kermit Bernard ‘KB’ Johnson, 82, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. KB was born on March 20, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Hugo and Lily (Olsen) Johnson. His life was full of adventure from the time he was a little boy attempting […]

Cameron Edward Perry, 18, of Sedro Woolley passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 4, 2017 in Oak Harbor, Washington. Cameron was born on October 30, 1998 to Kirstin and James Perry of Cedarville, CA. Cameron spent his childhood and early adolescence on the family ranch in Cedarville, California with his grandma Vida and grandpa Bob. […]

Beverly Jean Nelson, aka ‘The Ticket Lady’, 89, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 3, 1928 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Frank & Elizabeth (Piper) Southworth.  The family later moved to Seattle where […]