Memorials

Ben D. Ellis, 56, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2015. Ben was born in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Eugene & Dorothy Ellis.   He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from S-WHS with the class of 1978. He grew up working at the family shake mill […]

George W. Lennox, 78, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, passed away on June 21, 2015 at the American Lake VA Hospital in Lakewood, WA. He was born on June 12, 1937 in Minneola, New York the son of Frank and Florence (Hicks) Lennox.  In 1947, George moved to Skagit County (Clear Lake) with his […]

Don LeRoy Lade, age 89, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He was born June 15, 1926 in Lynden, Washington to Ira and Lydia (VanValkenberg) Lade. Don served in the US Navy during WW II, and was a member of the Lynden Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Don and Beverly were married June […]

Beverly Ann Martin, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Peace Health United General Medical Center in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  She was born on March 27, 1933 in Ellensburg, Washington to Carl and Esther (Hill) Bellisle. Bev grew up in Bellevue and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1951.  She began working in […]

Neoma Wiggins, 97, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2015. She was born on May 30, 1918 in Andrews, North Carolina, one of twelve children of Doc & Bessie (Clayton) Ensley. She was raised and made her home in Andrews, NC until […]

    Mae Belle (Pray) Raper, 81, a resident of Bellingham, passed away on June 12, 2015.      She was born on October 11, 1933 in Everett, the daughter of Earl & Edith (Olmstead) Harkness.  She made her home in Whatcom county and graduated from Mount Baker High School with the class of 1952.    […]

Shirley Anne Richter, 82, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, entered eternal peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Monday, June 8, 2015, surrounded by her family.   Shirley was born on April 21, 1933 in Adel, Iowa, the daughter of William & Mabel (Melton) Swihart. The family moved to Skagit County in the late 1930’s, settling in […]

Marlys M. Meyer, age 79, passed away at home, June 7, 2015, after battling pancreatic cancer since December, 2014.  She was born February 25, 1936 in Wadena, Minnesota to David and Veronica (Goche) Murdock. Marlys, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident, formerly of the Lyman area, was an opinionated woman; you knew where you stood with her.  […]

Steven Robert Clontz, a loving father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the age of 65 years. He was born in North Carolina in 1949, moving to Skagit County as a child settling in the Big Lake area.  He attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with the […]

On June 3, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, Evelyn (Jensen) Tingley went home to heaven. Evelyn was born on January 17, 1938 in Oakley, Idaho to Christian Emerun (C.E.) Jensen and Dora (Willis) Jensen.  She was the youngest of 5 daughters including her sisters: Dora May, Rose Mary, Betty Jean, and Anna Marie. On April […]

Mary Jones Pennington nee Mary Frances Sophie Kuylaars passed away on May 28th at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She went peacefully and was surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in June 7th, 1916 in Stockholm, Sweden and was proud to become a naturalized US citizen in her adulthood. She grew up […]

Lewis L. “Poncho” Self, 76, a longtime resident of Hamilton, passed away  unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was born on July 16, 1938 in Spring Creek, North Carolina, one of 13 children of William & Lillie Mae (Presnell) Self. In 1957 Lewis was united in marriage to Norma Bruns and from that union […]

Willard “Bud” Backstrom, 55, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on May 23, 2015. A Celebration of Life & Potluck will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 1:00 pm at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall.

Opal Blanche Reim, age 99, passed away May 27, 2015 in Sedro-Woolley. She was born February 21, 1916, in Emmons, Minnesota to Peter and Marie (Herland) Davidson. Opal married Paul Reim in February of 1935, in Maryville, Missouri. Opal is survived by her daughter, LaVonne Parker; sons, Richard and his wife, Lavone Reim, Robert and […]

Wally Lentz 77 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Monday May 18, 2015. Wally was born February 23, 1938 the son of John and Mary Lentz in Sedro Woolley, WA. Wally is survived by his wife, Linda; daughters, Jennifer Lentz, Oak Harbor, Kathy (Bill) McKenzie, Snohomish; grandchildren, Shawn Lentz, Melia and Quade McKenzie; sister, Beverly […]

Michael E. Powell, 74, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at his home on May 15, 2015. Mike was born on December 21, 1940 in San Diego, CA, the oldest of four children of Jack W. & Beatrice L. (Woodworth) Powell. During WW II the family relocated to several naval bases when his father was […]

    Marilee Anne Froneberger, 69, a former resident of Skagit County, passed away on May 15, 2015 at the Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham surrounded by her loving family. Marilee was born on May 13, 1946 in Seattle and later moved to Burlington where she grew up and attended school. At the age of 17 […]

    Robert Edward Gillock, Jr., 27, a longtime resident of Concrete, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2015.  He was born on May 4, 1988 in Puyallup, Washington to Robert and Brenda (Mills) Gillock, Sr.     The family came to Skagit County in 1995, living briefly in Mount Vernon until settling in Birdsview. There is […]

Edward Lee “Big Ed” Blanton was born in Sylva, North Carolina on August 13, 1940, his parent’s 19th wedding anniversary. He went home to his Lord on May 7, 2015.     Big Ed was the youngest of Albert and Rachel Blanton’s 7 children. The family moved to the NW in 1947 bringing him to the […]

Lois (Mom) passed away at the age of 83, on April 26, 2015, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Lois was born on April 2, 1932 to Bert L. and Eletha M. Heggen of La Conner, WA.  Lois married George M. Nemo on October 26, 1949, in Mount Vernon.  They were married for 65 years and resided in […]

    Gary D. Adkins, 71, a longtime resident of Clear Lake, passed away April 21, 2015.      Gary was born on May 30, 1943 in Sedro-Woolley to Clyde and Verna Adkins.      He was united in marriage to Edith Wilson on April 23, 1961.      Gary drove log truck for Hamilton Brothers and then went […]

Steven Lewis, 62, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away suddenly at his home with his wife, Louise, at his side, on Sunday, April 19, 2015.  Steve was born on December 22, 1952 to Clair and Viola Lewis in Denver, Colorado.  Steven married Barbara Iiams on December 15, 1972 and was married for 31 years.  He later married […]

Donald Blanton Saunders, 76, a lifetime resident of Sedro Woolley and the Skagit Valley, passed away on the morning of April 14th 2015, from complications due to lung cancer. Don was born on the 2nd of October, 1938, to Lawrence and Mayme Saunders in Franklin, North Carolina. He was married to Sharon Sue Saunders on the 27th […]

Teri Mauricio Haavik departed Mt. Vernon, Washington for greener pastures on April 12, 2015. Born November 4, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, she spent the first 45 years of her life in Harbor City before finding her paradise in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  Teri spent her entire life caring for others.  She saw her “Nona”, Aunt Mabel, […]