Memorials

Theodore R. “Ted” Meamber, 74, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident and a current city councilman, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Ted was born on June 17, 1936 in Yreka, California, the son of Theodore & Thelma (Van Lanningham) Meamber.  He made his home in California until 1949 when the family moved […]

Larry H. Andrews SR, age 75, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at his home in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.  He was born June 12, 1935 in Gunnison, Colorado to Edward and Beulah (Witt) Andrews. Larry grew up in the Alger area where he attended school.  Following his early education, he joined the U.S. Marines. In 1956 […]

Michael Lynn Nelson, age 54, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at the United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.     He was born August 17, 1956 in Anacortes, Washington to Ron and Bobbetta (McCarron) Nelson. Michael was brought up by his mother who did a wonderful job.  She taught him to be responsible, honest, kind, and […]

G. Martin Hodgin, 83, a longtime resident of Hamilton, Washington, and seasonal resident of the Twisp community, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. He was born on June 11, 1927 in Franklin, North Carolina, the son of Charles Dee & Irene (Ledford) Hodgin. In 1933 the Hodgin […]

Trenton Dean Inabnit arrived into this world on April 21, 1990 in the loving arms of his parents, Mark and Kim (Gustafson) Inabnit.  He returned to God’s loving arms on Sunday, April 17, 2011, nearly four years after a brave and courageous battle with melanoma.  He went to Heaven at his home surrounded by his […]

Maxine Bromberger, 93, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away at her home in Mountain Glen Retirement Center on Thursday, April 7, 2011. She was born on June 12, 1917 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Walter & Myrtle (Baer) Miller.   The family moved to Oklahoma later moving to San Louis Obispo, California where Maxine […]

Dear Jesus called Don home on April 3, 2011.  He was born December 1, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to Arthur and Ruth (Thompson) Ewing.  He worked with his dad at the Union Pacific Railroad.  He was in active duty in Korea and later served in the last Mule Pack Division.  Moving to Washington, he was […]

Charles W. “Jr.” Gibbs, age 70, passed away at his home, with his wife by his side on Wednesday, March 30, 2011. He was born on December 30, 1940 in Sylva, North Carolina, the only son of six children of Charlie & Bertha (Ammons) Gibbs. In 1946 at the age of 5 he moved with […]

Vernon “Sonny” Johnson, age 69, a resident of Rockport, died peacefully embraced in the arms of his family and loved ones on March 28, 2011 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham after complications with pneumonia. He was born on May 25, 1941 in Crossnore, North Carolina, one of 5 children born to Jack and Bernice […]

Eunice Lucille Sorestad, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2011 at her home in Sedro-Woolley with her family at her side.     She was born on June 26, 1928 in Dickinson, North Dakota to William and Jessie (Hewson) Schmidt. Eunice moved to Sedro-Woolley in 1934 and entered first grade at Central School.  She graduated […]

Albert “Al” Duane Armfield, age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, with his family at his side.    He was born May 5, 1931 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Raymond and Erie Jane (London) Armfield. Al grew up in Mount Vernon and later […]

Fearbia Octavia Kathleen Moore Parker, 90, a longtime Skagit County resident passed away peacefully Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the Burton Care Center in Burlington. Fearbia was born in Jackson County, North Carolina on February 2, 1921 to the late James Claude and Dorothy (Beasley) Moore. Fearbia was raised and attended school in North Carolina. […]

Elizabeth Ann “Bette” Hilt, 91, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. She was born on February 23, 1920 in Ashland, Nebraska, the daughter of harry & Ethel (Carey) Vandeman. In 1925 the family moved to Burlington where Bette was raised and attended school, […]

James Edward Gibbs, 44, a resident of the Lyman community, went home to heaven on Saturday, March 19, 2011 after a 14 month battle with Leukemia (AML). Jim was born in Yakima, WA on August 1, 1966.  At the age of 5, he was adopted by Jack and Liz Gibbs.  He loved growing up on Samish Island and […]

Jean L. Clement, age 89, a native of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley. Jean was born on January 13, 1922, in Sedro-Woolley to Arthur and Pearl (Innis) Coventry, an early pioneer family of Wickersham. She enjoyed gardening, both for vegetables and flowers, and was very patriotic.  […]

Raymond James Bowen, 54, a resident of the Upper Skagit Indian Community, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2011 at the Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was born on November 25, 1956 in Burlington, Washington, the son of Ralph and Peggy (Washington) Copeland.  When Ray was five years of age his mother passed away […]

Linda Sue Leopard, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at her home in Concrete, Washington. She was born on January 10, 1952 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington to Dick and Bonnie (Chambers) Leopard. Linda grew up in South Carolina where she attended grade school and graduated from high school.  She returned to Washington in […]

Opal I. Falkner-Davis, 91, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at the Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon. She was born on May 23, 1919 in Appanoose County, Iowa, the daughter of Orville & Siotha (Turner) Houser. She moved to Washington and Skagit County in 1937.  Opal was united […]

Leslie Raymond Rieckers, age 70, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on March 13, 2011 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on December 4, 1940 to Frank and Beth (Mitchell) Rieckers in Blue Creek, Washington, where he was raised.  Upon graduating from Jenkins High School in Chewelah, Washington, he joined the […]

Hazel “Eldora” Hunter passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at her home in Clear Lake at the age of 91.  She was born in Savonburg, Kansas on January 21, 1920 to Albert and Ada Mead. Eldora was living in Riverside, California when she married William (Bill) Hunter in January of 1944.  They moved to […]