Memorials

Eleanor B. ‘Ellie’ Brookings, 81, a longtime Skagit Valley resident, passed away on March 24, 2018 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. Ellie was born on June 2, 1936 in Wickersham, Washington, the daughter of Cecil & Irene (Arnott) Meyer.  She was raised and attained her education in Whatcom County, and graduated from Mount Baker […]

William “Dean” Washington, age 59, passed away Wednesday, April 04, 2018 in Aberdeen, Washington.  He was born October 6, 1958 in Snoqualmie, to William “Oney” and Elaine (Espey) Washington. Dean was a proud member of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe.  He loved to practice his cultural fishing rights on the Skagit River.  He loved his […]

Steven D. Edson, 66, a resident of Burlington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday April 2, 2018. He was born on April 7, 1951 to Roscoe and Marilyn Edson in Sedro-Woolley, WA. He graduated from Burlington Edison High School in 1969. He graduated from Skagit Valley College with an AA degree in Auto […]

Michelle René Patterson, 46, a Sedro-Woolley resident passed away unexpectedly at her home due to a house fire.  She was born on December 12, 1971 in Bellingham, WA the daughter of Bobby and Marlene (Featherkily) Wooten. Michelle was a loving and kind hearted woman. Her pride and joy were her two boys Cory and Dylan. […]

Richard Irwin ‘Dick’ Benson, 84, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away at his home on March 27, 2018. Dick was born on March 7, 1934 in Everett, the son of Irwin & Myrtle (Olsen) Benson.   He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1952. Dick served his country in […]

Geraldine Louise Pressley, (known as GG, or Jerry to her friends) passed away peacefully in her home in Concrete, Washington on March 26, 2018. She was surrounded by family and close friends.  She was born December 29, 1954 (age 63).  She grew up with her sister Linda, Clearlake WA, loved to ride horses and swim […]

Arlene Lois Baker, 87, known to her family as ‘Babes’ and ‘A. Lois’ to her friends, was born in Arlington, WA on July 31, 1930 and passed away on March 19, 2018 in Bellingham, WA. Lois graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1948.  In 1951 she was united in marriage to Marvin White; then […]

Janice M. Fredlund, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Janice was born on June 7, 1931 in Seattle, the daughter of Sam and Margaret (Pettit) Wardle.  She was raised in Tacoma, WA, where she attended Stadium […]

Verene Kay Bilbery (Smith), 69, of Marblemount, returned to her heavenly home March 17, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer.  The devotion of her family, church and her firm belief in God supported her during her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. She was born to Victor and Emma Smith in Shelton, Nebraska.  She […]

Argie Lee Moberley, 80, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Mount Vernon. Argie was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky on July 11, 1937, the daughter of Clinton & Adeline (Poole) Curtis.  She was raised and attained her education in Kentucky. On April 8, 1967 she […]

Jack M. McKee passed away peacefully with his family by his side, at Skagit Valley Hospital on Saturday, March 17, 2018.  He was 90 years old.  He was born in Mason City, Iowa to Vernon and Mayme McKee. On April 29, 1949 he was united in marriage to Gertrude Hanna.  He was retired from the […]

Marilyn Jean Ferguson, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at her home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born October 18, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Daniel and Edna (Vierthaler) Prospeck. Marilyn grew up in Milwaukee.  She was married to Charles Ferguson on April 18, 1953 in West Allis, Wisconsin and they were […]

Vert Eason Jr., “Captain Vertilias”, age 38, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Vert was born December 9, 1979 in Rome, New York to Vert Eason and Kathy Mizak. He spent the majority of his life in Las Vegas, Nevada and enjoyed playing pool, being with friends and family, and watching […]

Margaret Florence Cabe, age 82, entered the gates of heaven on March 13, 2018. She was born on April 21, 1935, to Florence and Dale Jones in Sedro-Woolley. Margaret was a long time resident of the small town of Lyman. It was there where she married Morris Cabe in September of 1951, and soon after […]

Ed Johnson passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018.     He was born in Geneva, Illinois in 1947 and grew up in Batavia. He made his way ‘out west’ after college to pursue forestry. Ed enjoyed his retirement from the U.S. Forest Service after 35 years working in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie Ranger District.     He was […]

Matilda M. ‘Tillie’ Taylor Oct 2, 1915 – Mar 11, 2018 102 years young   Matilda M. ‘Tillie’ Taylor, 102, a longtime resident of the Skagit Valley, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. Tillie was born on October 2, 1915 in Lodi, California, the […]

Patricia Osborne Mosher, 90, a native Sedro-Woollian, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 11, 2018, and is now reunited with her soul mate and love of her life, Lloyd.  They were married in Seattle in 1946 and spent their 65 years together in Sedro-Woolley. Patricia was born on September 9, 1927 in the […]

Truman James Asbury Hoyle, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at Prestige Care in Burlington on Friday, March 2, 2018, after a long battle and complications from lung cancer. He is now free of the pain and at peace. He was 81 years old. Born in Sylva, North Carolina on August 4, 1936, Truman was […]

Katherine Gilbert Gardner, 99, of Edmonds, Washington, passed away March 5, 2018, in Shoreline, Washington.  Katherine was born September 26, 1918, in Bellingham, Washington.  Her parents were Howard Gilbert and Mary (Minnick) Gilbert of Wickersham, Washington. Katherine was the youngest of four children.  Katherine attended elementary school in Wickersham and graduated from Mount Baker High […]

William H. ‘Bill’ Davis, Jr., 75, a Lyman community resident, passed away on February 27, 2018 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Bill was born on December 14, 1942 in Jacksonville, FL, the son of Aline (Singleton) & William H. Davis, Sr. Bill was raised in Elkridge MD and attended Howard High School. In […]

Marilyn Diane Mihelich, age 67, of Clear Lake, Washington, passed away at home February 15, 2018.  She was born December 17, 1950 to Hans and Dorothy (Dukowitz) Christensen in Enumclaw, Washington.  Marilyn graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1969 and married Phil Mihelich on March 20, 1970, in Enumclaw.  She attended Western Washington University receiving […]

Kenneth George “Ken” Sorestad passed away on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2018 at PeaceHealth United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, at the age of 89. Ken was surrounded by his loving family. He was laughing, happy and as sharp as a tack until just days before his death. Ken was truly the most positive and optimistic […]

Camryn Sue Helgeson, age 11, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Seattle surrounded by her loving family. Camryn was born on July 1, 2006 in Mount Vernon, the daughter of Rodney & Erica Helgeson. Camryn was known for her sweet spirit and big smile. She loved foot rubs and […]

John N. Hocking, 71, a longtime Mount Vernon resident, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 after a battle with cancer. John was born in Bremerton, WA on January 3, 1947, the son of Norman and Dorothy (Hogan) Hocking. The family later moved to Bellingham, where John was raised. He attended Shuksan […]