Memorials

It is with sadness, yet profound gratitude to our Lord God in heaven, with Whom she now resides, that we must announce the passing of our beloved mother, Virginia Joan Lubbe. Virginia Joan, known by all as Joan, was born to Mildred and Wilfred Gould, December 26, 1928.  She was raised mostly in Illinois along […]

William Lawrence Nieshe, 76, passed away on June 25, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham, WA.  He was born on February 24, 1948 in Sedro-Woolley, WA the son of Lawrence and Virginia (Dickinson) Nieshe. He attended Concrete and Sedro-Woolley schools, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class of 1966. William enjoyed fishing, […]

On June 24, 2024, Karol “Carl” Howard Goodwillie passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes with his loving family in his longtime residence on Rhodes Road, Sedro-Woolley. Carl was born in Flint Michigan to Viodea & Hilton Goodwillie. He was later raised by Lou Leader with his three siblings, Mary Marget, Gerald, and […]

If you knew Mark, you knew that he was good for a story. Please let us share with you his final story. Mark Buree Wyatt was born on a Monday, November 14, 1938, at St. Elizabeth Hospital on the corner of Township and Fidalgo, in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Mark attended Sedro-Woolley and Concrete schools and served […]

Janet Ruth (Tingley) Walker, age 81, passed away June 16, 2024 at her home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born January 9, 1943 in Sedro-Wooley to Walter and Mildred (Broe) Tingley. She was married for 64 years to Donald Walker, who passed away June 27, 2023. Janet is survived by her children, Lisa Walker, Bus […]

Thomas Norman Lisherness, age 79, of Duvall, Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024.  Tom was born on December 20, 1944, to Norman and Jeanne (Fahey) Lisherness in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Tom graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School and attended Skagit Valley College.  He was not only a star athlete in basketball, cross country and […]

“THOSE WE LOVE DON’T GO AWAY, THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY, UNSEEN, UNHEARD, BUT ALWAYS NEAR.  STILL LOVED, STILL MISSED AND VERY DEAR”    unknown Mike Wysk Jr. was born on April 19, 1930, at his family home in Haynes, North Dakota to Mike and Marie (Koslowski) Wysk.  He was one of eight children.  Mike […]

Jim was invited home for one last ride on June 7, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 80.  He is survived by his wife, Debbie of 38 years, his children, Jimmy (Robin) Deitz, Jeff (Tammy) Deitz, JoAnna Boston (Josh) and Tami (JJ) Wilbur.  He was also lucky enough to be blessed and know […]

John Sterling Geckler, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on June 5, 2024.  He was born on March 25, 1944, the son of Ardeth and Phyllis (Fouse) Geckler in Massillon, Ohio. John is survived by his wife, Chris Geckler; daughters, Faith (Corey) Lanning, Valarie (Scott) Lizotte; grandchildren, Lindsey Ogdon, Britney Ogdon, […]

James “Jimmy” Edward Ammons, 59 of Elma, Washington passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024.  He was born November 24, 1964 in Mount Vernon, WA to James Avery and Geraldine (Stafford) Ammons.  He spent his first few years in Marblemount, WA and then the family moved to the North Beach, WA area.  Jimmy worked in […]

Catherine “Jane” Cimoch, 83, of Clear Lake, Washington passed away peacefully at her home May 27, 2024.  Jane was born December 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Oklahoma to Jesse and Gertrude Close.  She had one twin sister, Carol “Jean” and two brothers, Terry and Jesse Jr.  Jane graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School and went to nursing […]

On Monday, May 20, 2024, Dale Cory Bowen, 73, departed this world to reunite with his beloved son, Matthew and his parents, Clark and Zora Bowen, embracing them once more in eternity.  Born in 1950 in Seattle, Washington, Dale’s life was above all defined by continuous self-growth, an adept sense of humor, a passion for […]

Donna Lafayette passed away peacefully in her sleep May 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was 75 years old.  She was born in Minot, North Dakota to Lyle and Rose (Renville) Marquette, the oldest of seven siblings.  Donna made her way to the Pacific Northwest and met her husband, Mickey Lafayette, the love of […]

Bonnie Vera Helen Monroe, also lovingly known as Benjii and Grammy, age 71, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, Washington passed away at home, surrounded by her family, May 15, 2024.  She was born April 15, 1953, in Seattle, WA to William Keith and Alice May (Jackman) Bledsoe. Bonnie’s early years were spent cultivating her […]

Sylvia Diane Heerspink passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her son and daughter-in-law’s home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  Complications from cancer ultimately took her life, yet she kept fighting until her last breath.  She was born in Mount Vernon on November 19, 1951, to John and Mildred Taft, joining seven older siblings. She […]

Donald J. Griffin of Mount Vernon, Washington passed away on May 8, 2024 at his home.  Don was born on June 12, 1945 to James and Monica Griffin in Inglewood, California. Don lived in Southern California where he graduated from Serra High School in Gardena, California and played baseball and football for the Cavaliers.  He […]

Emma Elizabeth “Liz” Burch, 84 of Sedro-Woolley, Washington slipped into the arms of our heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.  She was surrounded by much of the family as she took her last breath.  She was born July 25, 1939 in White County, Georgia to Lee and Rinda Ferguson.  Liz married Howard “Paul” Burch […]

Bonnie Lee Vancleeve, age 87, passed away April 23, 2024, in Mount Vernon, Washington.  She was born October 19, 1936, in Sioux City, Iowa to Albert and Emma (Johnson) Small. Join us for a gathering of remembrance at the Greenhills Cemetery, 11157 North Gardner Road, Burlington, WA on June 22, 2024  from 11:00 to 12:00, […]

Jeanne Ann Halverson, age 79, a lifelong resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington passed away at home, April 22, 2024.  She was born February 28, 1945, in Sedro-Woolley to Leland and Elizabeth (Davis) Cabe. Jeanne lived most of her childhood in the Lyman area, where she met and later married Leonard. They made their home on the […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, LaVonne Marie Parker, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA. Mom was born on October 10, 1935, and while surrounded by her children, peacefully departed this world for her eternal home on April 20, 2024. LaVonne was born in Alden, Minnesota to Paul […]

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Paul W. Johnson, 86, of Lakewood, Washington, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Paul was born on April 5, 1938, in Appleton, WI.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Johnson, and second wife, Ramona Mason. Paul spent his life in service to others, both personally […]

Mary Margaret Putnam Eighme, age 95, a Lyman resident, passed away April 17, 2024, in Burlington, Washington.  She was born September 8, 1928, in Glendale, California to Edward Wallace and Margaret (Siverts) Putnam.  During the depression, her family lived near Cottonwood, Arizona.  She graduated from Pacific Union College in 1950 with a B. S. in […]