obituaries

Jan 14, 2024

Ardelle (Nelson) Leach died from complications related to Parkinson's on January 14, 2024.

Ardelle was born in 1929 in Bellingham, the daughter of Oliver and Vera (Bohlke) Nelson.  She attended schools in Snohomish, Ellensburg, and Seattle where she graduated from Roosevelt High School. Following her graduation from the University of Washington, she taught in elementary schools in...

Jan 11, 2024

Grace was born in Janum, the Netherlands on July 6, 1923. She grew up hearing her mother tell stories about the sinking of the Titanic. The Netherlands was occupied from 1940 – 1945 during WWII. Grace shared stories with her family about what life was like during that time, including how her own widowed mother hid Jews and young...

Jan 9, 2024

Judith Lee Hatcher, 84, of Mount Vernon, WA passed peacefully at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro-Woolley, on January 9th 2024.

Judi was born in Mount Vernon to Robert and Ruth Lee. She was the oldest of five siblings and several cousins growing up in the Headquarters neighborhood of Conway and attending Conway School, Lincoln, and Mount Vernon...

Dec 29, 2023

Morgan Thorgne Johnson Jr, 82, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023, in Sedro Woolley, WA. Morgan was born on November 15, 1941, in Klamath Falls, OR.

Morgan attended the University of Oregon majoring in art and later attended Portland State University majoring in System Science. A highlight while attending University of Oregon was meeting Buckmaster Fuller....

Dec 28, 2023

Lyle Richard Wesen passed away peacefully at his home in Bow on December 28, 2023. Lyle was born to Carl and Helen (Bailey) Wesen on April 29, 1931 in Mount Vernon, WA. He attended Edison Elementary and Burlington-Edison High School, graduating in 1949. After graduating, Lyle studied mechanical engineering at WSU, and served in the Air Force. Lyle's father...

Dec 22, 2023

Majel G. Shuler, 95, of LaConner, WA passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023, in Burlington, WA.  Majel was born on July 25, 1928, in Aberdeen, WA.  She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1946.  After high school Majel met the love of her life, Dale Shuler, and the two were married on November 20, 1948.  They started...

Dec 21, 2023

Douglas N. Hadley, 91, joined his beautiful wife Carol Hadley and loving brother Larry Hadley in God's kingdom on Dec 21st, 2023. He was born to Ross and Edna Hadley in Everett.

Doug was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He is survived by his daughters; Desta, Denise and Deirdre.

Doug joined the...

Dec 21, 2023

Steven Craig Willis, 72, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on December 21, 2023.  Steven was born in Fort Bragg, NC on March 30, 1951 to Lloy and Lou Willis.

Steven leaves behind his loving wife Nan Willis.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

Dec 20, 2023

Gary Everett Wood, 75, of Bow, WA passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, in Mount Vernon, WA.  Gary was born December 3, 1948, in Burlington, WA.

After high school Gary joined the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1970 where he served proudly in Vietnam.  When he left the military, he joined Laborers Union 901...

Dec 19, 2023

Cola Jean Webster, beloved Mother, Grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 83 on December 19, 2023 in Mount Vernon, Wa.  She was born on February 28, 1940 in Nebraska City, Nebraska, daughter of Frank and Gene Chapin .

Oldest of four children, Cola acquired her name from the Coca-Cola logo of the bottling plant...

Dec 17, 2023

Our dearest Pam sadly left us on Sunday afternoon December 17, 2023, at Skagit Valley Hospital. She was born to Nelda Lee Willis of Day Creek on January 14, 1949, at Sedro Woolley Hospital.

Pam had a great love of life and did it her way! She enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, cooking, outings to the casino, Sunday...

Dec 14, 2023

Beloved mother and grandmother Betty Ann Fike passed away on 12/14/2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  She spent her last evening surrounded by family.  She is survived by her daughters Shelley and Shannah, her sister Ginny Milne and their families.

Betty was born in Marshall, AR.  Nice enough place, but it couldn't contain her ambitions.  At...

Dec 11, 2023

Carolyn May Traylor, 84, peacefully passed away at Cedar Creek Assisted Living Facility in Washington, Indiana on December 11, 2023.

Carolyn was born in Washington, Indiana on August 5, 1939, to Dale and Eva (Stafford) Alford. She graduated from Washington High School in 1957.

Carolyn and Gordon Traylor were married on April 9, 1974. Carolyn...

Dec 9, 2023

Wilmer "Bill" Perlis Wiegand

Bill was born in Olds, Alberta, to Perlis "Bud" Wiegand and Mary Webb Wagner Wiegand on 1/14/1929. He was raised in rural Didsbury, Alberta, where they farmed the land until they "froze out" when he was 9 years old and moved to Troy, NY. They moved a lot because his father was in...

Dec 5, 2023

Charles 'Wes' Hammack, 73, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family after a 3 month courageous battle with rapid onset Frontal Temporal Dementia.

Wes was born on August 16, 1950, in Haskell, TX to Wes and Maxine Hammack. In 1962, the Hammack family moved from Texas to Mount Vernon, WA...

Dec 4, 2023

Susan was born in Seattle to her father Harold (Buzz) Tuller and mother Carol. She moved with her family, at an early age, from Seattle to Burlington where she attended Westview grade school and graduated from Burlington Edison High School, class of 1971. After graduation, Susan attended Highline Community College, graduating as a laboratory technician. She began working as...

Dec 3, 2023

Virginia Donkelaar Cable Reynolds, 86, passed away on December 3, 2023, in Mount Vernon, WA.  Virginia was born on April 21, 1937, in Auburn, WA to George and Ruth Donkelaar.  She graduated from LaConner High School in 1955.

Virginia had many hobbies and interests including taking pictures, playing pinochle, Bunco and she loved Disney.

She...

Dec 2, 2023

David Glynn Willis July 15, 1960 - December 2, 2023 In loving memory of David Glynn Willis, a long time Oak Harbor resident, business owner, and passionate musician. As a dedicated music teacher, he shared his love for music with countless students. Known for his patience and kindness, he touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of...

Dec 1, 2023

Debi Okada, 62, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Her Love and Memories will forever live in the hearts of her lifelong partner of 43 years, Dan San Agustin as well as her daughters, their spouses and grandchildren: Tamara & Jack Sherman (Tyler, Kaiden and Ellison)  Dani & Jason Noji (Kyo and Namiko)...

Nov 28, 2023

Thomas J Forstein passed away November 28th, 2023, in Seattle, WA.  He was born October 6, 1949, in Tacoma, WA and was the only child of Dorothy Forstein.  He grew up in Tacoma and eventually lived and worked in Seattle where he met and married his wife, Carol.  They moved to Skagit Valley and made their home in Bow.  ...