Memorials

Ann Clair “Sue” Pettit, 78, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, unexpectedly passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She was born on September 28, 1932 in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of Clarence H. & Ann L. (McGee) Robbins.  She was raised in Seattle and attended Immaculate Conception grade school and Holy Rosary High […]

Our beloved Cathy Marie Klingel passed away unexpectedly at her home in Lyman on Monday, March 7, 2011. She was just 33 years of age. Cathy was born in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on April 18, 1977, one of twin children to Chuck & Jean (Moyer) Klingel. She was raised in Lyman where she attended grade school […]

Allan Clifford Hurn, 69, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2011 in Port Townsend, the result of an industrial accident. He was born on September 4, 1941 in Everett, Washington, the son of Clifford Hurn and Alice Hurn Dwelley. Allan was raised and attended school in Concrete, graduating from Concrete High […]

Frances T. Parker passed away unexpectedly on Monday February 28, 2011 at St Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham.  She was born September 28, 1936 in Sylva, North Carolina to Earl and Edna Deitz.  On April 22, 1955, Frances married John “Matt” Parker in Lyman and just last year celebrated their 55th Wedding Anniversary.    Frances and Matt […]

Nellie M. Coward, 74, a longtime Concrete area resident, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley. She was born on March 29, 1936 in Nevada City, California, the daughter of Carl W. & Daisy M. (Hudson) Holtz.  When Nellie was still a young girl the […]

Dean Dietrich, 71, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, died on Monday, February 21, 2011 at his home, in the arms of his family he loved so dearly. Dean was born, in Yakima, Washington on June 1, 1939 the son of parents Rudolph John and Iva Eleanor (Rowland) Dietrich.  When he was 2 years old, Dean […]

Mary E. McGuire (Gramma Mary), 85, of Sedro-Woolley, passed away peacefully early in the morning on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at United General Hospital. She was born in Vinita, Oklahoma on March 8, 1925, to the late Ernest and Ollie Dempsey, the second of their eight children.  When Mary and the family moved to the […]

Dennis J. “Denny” Davis, 72, a resident of Mount Vernon and longtime accountant, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley. Denny was born in Grant, Nebraska on November 2, 1938 to Kenneth and Merlee (Higday) Davis, joining his only brother, Edwin Davis. Denny lived in Silver Creek, Nebraska near […]

Corey Lane Corkill, 72, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Saturday, February 12,  2011 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley. She was born on January 17, 1939 in Bellingham, Washington, the daughter of Donald & Marjorie (Gilmore) Lohman.   She was raised and attended school on Orcas & San Juan Islands, graduating from […]

Jeffery Allen Walsh, age 54, passed away at his home in Burlington, Washington on Friday, February 11, 2011.    He was born October 25, 1956 in Indio County, California to Stephen and Marian (Reece) Walsh. Jeffery grew up and attended school in Trona, California and after graduating from high school he worked as a teamster in […]

Harold Gene Painter, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was on born October 26, 1941 in Sylva, North Carolina to Clarence and Azalee (Hoxit) Painter. Harold came to Washington with his parents at age 6 where they resided in Concrete until […]

Betty Anne Bolton, 84, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2011. She was born to Elmer and Jane (Ashby) Bolton on October 5, 1926 in Carson, Iowa. She traveled to the Skagit Valley on a vacation in the early 1950’s and fell in love with the country side, the Skagit Valley, […]

Lonnie L. Gardner, 60, a 10 year resident of the Birdsview community, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Sedro-Woolley surrounded by those who loved him. He was born on April 11, 1950 in Burlington, Washington, the son of Floyd & Mary (Reece) Gardner.    The family shortly after moved to Concrete where Lonnie was […]

Christopher Nolan Hastings, age 3, the son of Leslie & Sarah Hastings, passed away at his home in Sedro-Woolley, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday morning, February 6, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Christopher was born in Mount Vernon on July 13, 2007. In his three years of life on this Earth […]

Iris J. Turner, 92, a former longtime Marblemount area resident, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at the Sharon Care Adult Family Home in Chehalis. She was born on May 6, 1918 in Orofino, Idaho, the daughter of William & Ina (Oakes) Pyatt. Iris was raised in Idaho, Western Oregon and Western Montana. On […]

Donna Jean Howell of Concrete, Washington, passed away quietly on February 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born on February 1, 1941, to Leah Grace and Floyd Prose in Seattle, WA,  and  moved to Concrete with her mother and sisters Lois and Darlene in 1946. Donna was united in marriage to […]

Beverly J. (Lee) Lutz lost her battle with cancer on January 30, 2011. Lee was born on March 20, 1938 to Henry and Hazel Ehlert in Alhambra, California.  She moved to Modesto at the age of 13, attended local schools and graduated from Downey High School in 1955. She moved to Turlock after marrying her […]

Johanna W. Mulder, age 89, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011 at Joshua House in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.    She was born December 15, 1921 in Harlem, Holland, The Netherlands to Johannes and Anna Maria (Van El) Teljeur. Johanna was married to Jan Mulder on May 10, 1950 in the Netherlands and they immigrated to California later […]

Florence Marie (Gilbert) Pressentin, Retired United States Postmaster and 50 year resident of the Skagit Valley, died on January 22, 2011 in Seattle, Washington, just two weeks short of her 90th birthday. Florence was born to Theodore F. and Marie (Geng) Gilbert on February 6, 1921 in Mineral, Washington.   Florence grew up in Chehalis, Washington […]

Charles A. Petty, 80, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. He was born on May 30, 1930 in Hardy, Nebraska the son of Charles & Francis (Traub) Petty. The Petty family moved to Sedro-Woolley when Charles was a young boy and there he […]

Orlin H. Meyer, 76, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2011 at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California. He was born on October 14, 1934 in Beecher, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Lorna (Wolkow) Meyer.  Orlin attended high school in Momence, Illinois where he played football. Prior to […]

Vernon Bryant Bovier, 95, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away on Thursday, January, 20, 2011 at Where The Heart Is Retirement Community in Burlington. He was born on February 24, 1915 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Charles & Ruth (Vernon) Bovier. Vernon grew up in West Seattle and lived his entire life in […]