Memorials

Ralph “Max” McKinley Jackson, age 97, passed away on May 31, 2022, at Skagit Valley Hospital.  He was born on June 18, 1924, in Dayton, Washington, the youngest child of Ralph L. Jackson and Margaret (Maggie) M. Ogden Jackson.  He grew up on a sheep ranch along the Tucannon River in Southwest Washington and attended […]

Bernard James “Jim” Gorum, age 73, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away June 5, 2022. He was born April 25, 1949, in Bellingham, WA to Frederick and Roberta (Hammer) Gorum. Jim attended, and graduated from, Mt. Baker High School in Deming, Washington. He had the honor of marrying his high school sweetheart, and love of his […]

Dana Gene Cheer, 66, of the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, in Everett, WA surrounded by his family.  Dana was born on November 14, 1955, to Clarence and Philomena (Moses) Cheer in Wenatchee, Washington.  He was married to Patricia “Pat” (Henry) Cheer. In Dana’s youth, he played […]

James Blaine Tilley, 74, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Saturday morning, June 4, 2022. He was born on January 29, 1948 and was raised in the great town of Sedro-Woolley and graduated from SWHS in 1966. James married his wife Lynda in 1973 and they set up their home just outside of Sedro-Woolley.  He worked as […]

Carmen ki?ialqs Pastores-Joe passed quietly in her home.  A proud member of the Upper Skagit tribe, she was born August 20, 1942 to Eva Joe and Augusto Belllisario Pastores (Albert). She spent her childhood playing with her beloved siblings Cisco Pastores and her baby sister Rita Pastores (Scoones). She graduated from Cleveland High School in […]

Marvin “Marv” Franklin Hansen, age 82, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home June 3, 2022.  He was born November 30, 1939, in Big Timber, Montana to Tonnes and Alice (Franklin) Hansen. Although he was born in Montana, his family moved to Lopez Island when he was five years old.  There he grew up with […]

Thomas Phillup Williams, Jr., age 39, of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away June 3, 2022, in Federal Way, WA.  He was born July 7, 1982, in Bellingham, WA to Thomas and Dixie (Morganroth) Williams. Beloved son, father and uncle.  Tom had a big heart and was liked by many people.  He loved the Seahawks.  Along his […]

William Russell “Russ” Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 2, 2022.  He was 86 years young at the time of his passing, and in those 86 years has seen so many changes in the world from TV’s to the landing on Mars.  He was alive during many of the turning points […]

Dorothy May Fink, age 88, passed away May 29, 2022, at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born October 20, 1933, in Marblemount, WA to James and Addie (Proctor) Denney. Dorothy helped to build and raced at Skagit Speedway, and mostly was a homemaker. Dorothy is survived by her children, Debbie Moxley, Gary Latting and […]

Desmond Donald Paul of Sedro-Woolley, Washington was born on October 29, 2021, to mother, Jessie Paul.  He lived on the Upper Skagit Reservation.  His birth was a blessing to his family.  He brought much joy in his short life. Survived by mother, Jessie Paul of Sedro-Woolley; father, Jeffery Reeves of Tulalip, WA; grandma, Bonnie George […]

Grant Gaylord Stone, 96 formerly of Seattle, Washington, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Sedro-Woolley, WA.  Grant was born April 9, 1926, to Henry Alfred and Gladys Pearl (Ansen) Stone in Oakland, California.  He was married to Gwen Hockey of Port Angeles, WA and had three children, Gary Grant Stone, of Gold Bar, WA, […]

Mona Louise (Coggins) Allquist, age 74, of Burlington, Washington, passed away May 24, 2022, at home.  She was born January 9, 1948, in Atlanta, Georgia to Cameron and Annie (Parrish) Coggins. Mona is survived by her children, Cheryl (Paul) Archer and Lee Hornbeck; grandchildren, Whitney, Jaykeb, Taylor, Cole, Anna; brother, John (Jackie) Coggins; nephews, Sean […]

Gregory “Greg” Frank Leonard, age 67, of Concrete, Washington, passed away May 23, 2022.  He was born January 15, 1955, in Seattle, WA to Raymond and Margaret Jean (Stokes) Leonard. Greg was a handyman, carpenter, bulldozer and heavy equipment operator, property developer, landlord, logger but always self-employed.  Greg was an adventurous and open-minded soul.  He […]

Donald Robert Giesler, a resident of Creekside in Burlington passed away at 92 years old on May 21, 2022. Don, the youngest of six children, was born to George and Ellen Giesler in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on March 15, 1930.   He graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School and has been married to his high school sweetheart, […]

Jane Margaret Nelson Van Wieringen, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Sedro Woolley, WA after a 12 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born on May 13, 1948 in Burlington, WA, the daughter to Archie and Josephine (Conner) Nelson. Janie grew up in Redmond, WA on York Farm. She attended Holy […]

Sylvia Krystal Martinez, age 27, passed away the morning of May 15, 2022, with her loving family at her bedside.  She was born April 26, 1995, to Lazaro Martinez Banuelos and Gladys Martinez Williams in Porterville, California.  She gave birth to her beautiful daughter Ximena Martinez-Gutierrez on September 27, 2016, who then passed away June […]

Jacqueline “Jacque” Johnson of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away May 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital at the age of 56.  Jacque was born August 21, 1965, in Billings, Montana, the daughter of Joe and Veronica Belmarez. Jacque worked most of her career in shipping and receiving in various companies.  On June 26, 2010, she was […]

Linda Jean Woodward, 75, of Sedro-Woolley passed peacefully in her home on May 8, 2022 with her children and grandchildren by her side. Linda was born in Moline, IL on February 7, 1947 to Robert and Virginia Karlix.  She graduated from Rock Island High School in Rock Island, IL and continued on to The Lutheran […]

Clint James Silves, age 44, of Maple Falls, WA, passed away May 2, 2022, in a logging accident.  He was born March 7, 1978, in Sedro-Woolley, WA to Kirk and Janell (Bentz) Silves. Clint was raised in Sedro-Woolley and graduated from SWHS in 1996. He enjoyed fishing with his friends and being with his dog, […]

Charles “Chuck” Daniel VanDelinder, age 83, passed away from complications with Dementia and Muscular Sclerosis (MS) on April 30, 2022, at home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born March 24, 1939, in San Diego, California to Paul and Dorothy (Wood) VanDelinder. Chuck had served in the Military (Marines) from March 26, 1956 to March 26, […]

Wilhelm Fink, age 93, passed away April 30, 2022, at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born December 30, 1928, in Bismark, North Dakota to David and Rosina (Kash) Fink.  He was the second youngest of 16 children. In 1950, Wilhelm was stationed at the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in Oak Harbor, WA […]

Bryan Robert Ronk, age 49, passed away April 29, 2022, due to his struggle with mental health issues.  He was born October 3, 1972, to Sanford “Sam” Barker, raised by Durbin and Carolyn (Hawkins) Ronk. Bryan loved his friends and family, was known for going above and beyond to help others.  He was patriotic and […]

Susan “Sue” Lynette Noble, age 69, of Concrete, Washington, passed away at home on April 26, 2022 to be with her Heavenly Father, or “Daddy” as she called Him.  She was born May 19, 1952, in Seattle, WA, to Randall and Betty Stavee. Sue and Ric were married July 31,1999 in the back yard of […]

Delores May Royal, age 85, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.  She was born in Crawford County, Missouri on May 1, 1936. Delores loved our Lord, her family and friends very much. Delores is survived by her husband, Robert Royal; daughter, LaLonne; sons, Richard and Lloyd; daughter, Shannon; stepsons, Kelly […]

Darrell John Drummond, of Sedro-Woolley, WA passed away the evening of  April 15, 2022 at the age of 62.  He passed at the cabin where our family shared so many memories removed from the rush of the world. He is survived by an army of family and friends whose lives will now be missing the […]