Memorials

Steven Richard Howell, 66, entered this world on June 19, 1946 – appropriate, as summer was one of his favorite times, with any good weather giving a chance to be on his boat. With Andrea and her daughter, Elizabeth, at his bedside, he passed away peacefully on November 27, 2012 – also appropriate, as it […]

Bernice Duvall Stendal, 98, a longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at The Bridge assisted living facility in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was born on November 13, 1914 at McMurray, Washington, the daughter of Robert H. & Christine (Anderson) Pottage. She was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from […]

Patrick Joseph Loftus, Jr., age 74, passed away November 21, 2012, at Mira Vista Care Center, Mount Vernon. He was born August 26, 1938 in Exeter, PA to immigrant parents Patrick J. Loftus, Sr. and Mary Bridget “Molly” (O’Boyle), both from Co. Mayo, Ireland. As a child, he belonged to Boy Scouts of America, leading […]

Monica Maria Abernathy, age 34, passed away Nov. 20, 2012 at UCSF hospital in San Francisco, CA. She was born Oct. 5, 1978 in Sedro-Woolley, WA. Monica graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1996, and spent two years at Skagit Valley College. Monica loved being a mother and spending time with her family. She enjoyed […]

Dale Wesley Gardner, 44, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He was born on June 12, 1968 in Glendale, Arizona to Glen and Connie (Goodson) Gardner. He grew up in Concrete and lived in Crowsfoot when he was young, and was better known […]

Charles D. “Charlie” Fender, 74, a resident of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012 at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born on April 22, 1938 in Hoxie, Arkansas, the son of Charles & Notra (Long) Fender. The family later moved to Duncanville, Texas where he was […]

Shawn was Born Feb. 13, 1961 at Matthews General Hospital in Burlington, WA to Bruce F. Miller and Cherie J. Miller (Van Sickle) and went to be with her heavenly father November 8, 2012. When Shawn was born she was greeted by a sister Susan and a brother Greg. Shawn spent a large portion of […]

George “Shane” Henson, age 43, passed away on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was born on August 19, 1969 in Sedro-Woolley, WA to George and Vesta (Rishor) Henson. Shane was a lifelong resident of Skagit County and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High school where he played varsity tennis. He owned and operated his company, Henson Construction […]

Rebecca Jane “Becky” Taylor, 76, a longtime resident of the Rockport community, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at the Northwest Hospital in Seattle, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 6, 1936 in Trade, Tennessee, the daughter of Phillip & Frances (Stanton) Wilson. She resided in Tennessee until the early […]

On October 29, 2012, William Henry Holtcamp passed on to begin his next chapter at the age of 90. He was born on the family homestead in Sedro Woolley Nov. 2, 1921 to Minda and William Holtcamp Sr. where he grew up helping to clear the land and develop the dairy farm that operated until […]

Sharon Fay Prignano, 67, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away at Whatcom Hospice House in Bellingham on Saturday, October 27, 2012.  She was born on May 10, 1945 in Seattle. She was the daughter of Howard & Fay (Olsen) Melsen.  Sharon was raised and attended school in the Mount Lake Terrace area of Seattle.  Over […]

Jerry Lee McAdow Jr., 65, passed away from illness on October 21, 2012. Jerry “Lee” was born in Burlington, WA, February 12, 1947. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Skagit County, attending school in Sedro Woolley. He worked at Art’s Auto Wrecking most of his adult life becoming owner in 2011 after the passing of […]

Kristen passed away following surgery on October 20, 2012 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and now is in a place where we believe there is no pain and suffering. Kristen was born in Rockford, Illinois on December 17, 1968. She spent her childhood in Illinois, and in the Redmond/Renton/Bellevue areas. Although Kristen struggled with […]

Leonard “Len” Verrill Simpson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Born August 26 1932, to Marguerite and John Simpson, Len grew up in Sunnyside, Washington with 11 brothers and sisters. Len met and fell in love with his bride of 61 years, Lorraine, while visiting his brother’s in-laws. The two married November 3, […]

Willamae “Doll” Warren, 66, a longtime resident of Alger, WA, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Doll was born on July 5, 1946 in Bellingham, WA, the daughter of Charlie and Mary (Shuler) Ashe. The family made their home in Alger and Doll attended school in Burlington. […]

Henry “Smokey” Lyle, age 100, a longtime Skagit County resident, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.   He was born on January 1, 1912 along the banks of the Skagit River near Sedro-Woolley, the son of Sandy and Maggie (Williams) Lyle.   He was raised in Concrete and later attended […]

Emelie passed away peacefully at Life Care Center in Sedro Woolley surrounded by Hospice and her loving nurses on October 12, 2012. Em was born to Ernest William and Virginia Nuit Sunquist on October 28th 1936 in Sacramento, Ca. Where she had 4 wonderful sons Dan, Greg, Mark and Mike. Later she was married to […]

Doris Rosalind Spalding passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Mount Vernon home on October 10, 2012. Doris was born to Daniel Thomas Noonan and his wife Lillian on April 8, 1926, in Roseburg, Oregon. At about age 2, Doris and her twin brother, Dan, were given to Edward & Lillian (Hatfield) White when […]

Roger LeRoy “Corky” Cork, 83, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Providence Medical Center in Everett, Washington with his family by his side. Roger was born on May 5, 1929 in Princeton, Illinois, the son of Claude & Orpha (Wells) Cork. He was raised and attended school in […]

Louis Joseph Auriemma, Jr., age 52, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away October 8, 2012. He was born September 18, 1960, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Louis and Lorraine (Gallagher) Auriemma, Sr.  He grew up in Florida, moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1989. He enjoyed salt-water sport fishing, and was a Miami Dolphins fan. Louis is […]

Harry B. Smit, age 83, died October 8, 2012 in Mount Vernon, WA at Mira Vista Life Care Center. He was born on October 19, 1928 at the Burlington Hospital on Fairhaven Street. Harry graduated from the 8th grade in Burlington and received his GED from Skagit Valley College. He worked as a diesel mechanic […]

Grace LaVerne Lemon, 73, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2012 surrounded by family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Grace will be missed greatly by all those who knew her. Born August 1, 1939 in Concrete, WA, she was the daughter of Phillip and Matilda […]

Mitchell Charles Latting, 17, a resident of Concrete, passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012, the result of a tragic accident. He was born on March 12, 1995 in Mount Vernon, WA, the son of Mitchell & Gina (Burgess) Latting, Sr. Mitchell attended grade school in Lyman and middle school and high school in Sedro-Woolley. […]

Clyde E. Gardner, age 87, a long time Everett resident, passed away on Tuesday October 2, 2012. Born in the tiny town of Delia, Kansas, Clyde was the youngest of 9 children. His youth was spent working long, hard days on the family farm tending cattle, horses and acres of crops. He spent 10 years […]