obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

David Irving Anderson, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.  David was born in Mount Vernon, WA on March 4, 1939, to Phillip and Dorotha Anderson.

The people that knew him best called him Andy or Uncle Dad.  He attended Mount Vernon High School.  Prior to finishing High School David enlisted in...

Feb 5, 2024

After a long illness, John B. Anderson of Newcastle, WA, known affectionately as "Big John", peacefully passed away surrounded by family.

The youngest of six siblings, John was born in Seattle.  He grew up in Springfield, VA and Wilton, CT.  Prior to John's senior year of high school, the family moved to Renton, WA, where he graduated...

Feb 1, 2024

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Arletta Jean Pearson, 84, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away on February 1, 2024.  Jean was born March 27, 1939, to Alettha and Henry Nelson.

She grew up in Stanwood, attending Stanwood schools. Jean graduated from Stanwood High School in 1957.  Jean's first job was at Jim Hanson's mercantile. She learned many skills that...

Feb 1, 2024

Donald Lloyd Herbaugh, 92, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA. Donald was born on September 10, 1931, in Purdum Nebraska. Donald Herbaugh and his family traveled to Skagit County from Nebraska in 1936 when he was just 5 years old during the Great Depression. Making the journey in a 28 Ford pickup alongside another...

Jan 30, 2024

Elsie Irene Knutsen, 91, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, in Sedro Woolley, WA.  Elsie was born in Petersburg, AK on July 24, 1932, to Edward and Ingeborg Thorsen.  She graduated from Petersburg High School.  She met the love of her life Fred Knutsen and the two were married in 1953.

Elsie had many hobbies and...

Jan 27, 2024

Michael Fleming passed away on January 27, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.

He was born on June 15, 1942, in Phoenix, AZ to Lawrence and Gladys Fleming. Mike attended West High School, Phoenix College, and Arizona State University, where he met Rosemary Cain. They married on September 3, 1965, and had 45 years together before her death...

Jan 26, 2024

David Nelson Dinsmore,79, of Burlington, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. David was born on October 20, 1944, in Morgantown, West Virginia.

David and his family moved from Red House, West Virginia in 1984 when he transferred to Burlington, Washington with General Chemical (formerly Allied Chemical) in Anacortes, Washington. He retired from General Chemical in...

Jan 26, 2024

Lois White was welcomed into the gentle arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Lois' life of 96 years blessed and encouraged numerous friends and family members through her exemplary witness and intercessory prayers.

Her life's journey began on October 5, 1927...

Jan 22, 2024

Marivonne Imogene Whipple, also known as Granny, passed away on January 22, 2024, at the age of 95 in Mount Vernon, Washington.

Marivonne was born on August 19, 1928 in Anacortes, Washington to Robert and Clara Stover. She attended first grade at Nelson Grade School in Anacortes and went on to graduate from Anacortes High School in...

Jan 22, 2024

Wanda Mae Hart, 92, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Wanda's fondest memories include when the Hart's, Loy's, and Wolfe families would gather.  Her home was always the gathering place for many friends and family, the more people the better.

One of her many hobbies was playing cards and going...

Jan 19, 2024

2 Timothy 4:6-8

"For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous...

Jan 17, 2024

Joseph "Joe" E. Nevi passed away January 17, 2024, at Birchview Memory Care in Sedro Woolley, WA

Joe was born January 14, 1948, in Jersey City, NJ to Daniel A. Nevi and Camille Nevi. He grew up in the Greenwood area of Seattle, graduating from Bishop Blanchet High School in 1966.

On July 26, 1969;...

Jan 17, 2024

Geraldine Louise Davis, age 82, passed away on January 17, 2024, after a long battle with kidney and heart disease. She was born April 15, 1941, in Seattle, WA.

"Gerri", as she liked to be called, spent her early life in Washington and Alaska. Later, she moved to California with her husband before moving back to be...

Jan 15, 2024

Harshjit Singh Bhangoo was born on August 21, 2002 in Everett, Washington. He passed away on January 15, 2024 doing one of the things he loved most, riding his motorcycle "Stormy". He was on his way to Point Ruston in Tacoma, Washington when his life was tragically cut short.

Harshjit fell in love with cars and motorcycles...

Jan 15, 2024

Martin G Cullup, 70, passed away on January 15, 2024, in Mount Vernon, WA. Martin was born to Gene and Adeline on February 5, 1935, in Bellingham, WA. After high school Martin joined the U.S. Navy from 1970-1974. Martin met the love of his life and spent 31 wonderful years with Lucia and they had two wonderful children, Flynt,...

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...