obituaries

Nov 23, 2023

Dannie Louise Welch Morris, 93, passed away peacefully into the presence of the Lord early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2023, at M&S Grace Manor Adult Family Home in Bellingham, WA.

Dannie was born at home to Walter Columbus and Fannie Mae Welch on March 10, 1930, in Hemphill County near Canadian, Texas. From the family home...

Nov 22, 2023

Ray took his train ride to heaven on November 22, 2023. He went to plant flowers and build his train layout in the garden with God.

Ray and Mary grew up and went to school together in a small town in Oregon. Ray went into the Navy and when he got back to Oregon, he married his...

Nov 22, 2023

Oyster growing legend Paul Edwin Blau passed away peacefully on Nov 22, 2023 with loving family by his side after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer.  He has left behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, and selfless dedication to church and family. Paul was born on January 20th 1941 in Kirkland, WA to parents Edwin and Elizabeth Blau.  ...

Nov 22, 2023

Herbert James Lane, 77 passed away on Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023, at 02:30 am, at home with his wife Suzann and his dog Sebastian, and his cat Ziggy by his side.

Herbert was born on November 7th, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington to the parents of Bud and Nancy Lane. He graduated from Anacortes high school in 1966....

Nov 20, 2023

Gregory John Zimmerman, 77 of Burlington, WA, passed away on November 20, 2023, with family by his side.

Greg was born on November 17, 1946, to Royal Charles and Yvonne M (Pirsch) Zimmerman in Mt Vernon, WA.  He graduated from Immaculate Conception School, Mt Vernon High School, and Skagit Valley College.  Greg met his wife, Mary Sue...

Nov 15, 2023

Dennis Lee Swanson

Born November 6, 1937.  Welcomed home by his Savior on November 15, 2023.

Dennis was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a gift from the Lord to his parents, George and Esther Swanson.  His friends often addressed him as "Denny", which fit the warmth and welcome of his true personality.

Dennis lived...

Nov 12, 2023

Kenneth R. Anderson, 81, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center.

A longtime resident of Mount Vernon, he was born to Harry and Shirley Anderson, on May 27, 1942. Ken graduated from Mount Vernon High School (Class of '60) and proceeded to attend Skagit Valley College.

In 1963, Ken married...

Nov 11, 2023

On November 11th Xavier was sent to be an angel where he was received by his grandmother Delia.

Xavier was born July 30th 2007 in Mount Vernon, Washington at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Throughout his young life Xavier shared many special moments with his family and friends. In the short time he was given to be...

Nov 9, 2023

Lora Louise Newman, 86, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023 in Mount Vernon, WA.

Louise was a lifetime Skagit Valley resident. She worked at Skagit Regional Hospital for 47 years and still holds the record for longest-serving employee.

She was an avid quilter, gardener, walker and cat lover.

She is survived by...

Nov 7, 2023

Kevin Christopher Sprouse, 57, passed away Nov. 7th, 2023 surrounded by his family at Swedish Hospital in Seattle after suffering a massive stroke the evening prior.

Kevin was born March 15, 1966 to Meade and Geri Sprouse. He joined older brother Meade and Rick to complete their family of 5.

Kevin graduated from Mount Vernon...

Nov 3, 2023

Leticia Rodriguez passed away on November 03, 2023, at the age of 43 years old, in Seattle, WA. Leticia was born on June 01, 1980, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Leticia loved many things. She loved spending time with her family and friends, cheering on children at sporting events, going to the beach, dancing, and taking long drives....

Nov 2, 2023

Melinda "Mindy" Sue Wannamaker, 50, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on November 2, 2023 in Bellingham, WA.

Mindy was born in Seattle, WA on August 21, 1973.  She attended school in Renton, WA. and after graduation she attended Washington State University.

Mindy enjoyed her career working as a paralegal, most recently for Carmichael...

Nov 2, 2023

Kristian Eric Mills, born February 12th, 1964, in Seattle, Washington, the only son of Harold and Jean Mills.  His first 2 years of life were on Mercer Island, WA; then a move to Los Angeles. After 6 years in LA; off to Hawaii.  Near 4 years in the Aloha State then a return to the mainland, to the San...

Oct 30, 2023

Stuart Johnson, 77, passed away peacefully at home and into the presence of the Lord on the morning of October 30, 2023.

He was the youngest of three children born to Robert R. Johnson and Opal Stilwell Johnson in Newport, Oregon, while his father was playing in a band on a tour of the Pacific Northwest.  The...

Oct 28, 2023

ANJEAN (BIERLINK) VANDER VEEN

Anjean was born in Lynden, WA on Aug 14, 1928. She was the 5th child of six.  She went to Ebenezer Christian Grade School in Lynden for 8 years, then graduated from Lynden High School in 1946.  After graduating, she worked for the Telephone Company in Lynden for 4 years, then in 1950...

Oct 27, 2023

Les was born on May 12, 1931, to George and Pearl Ellis in Clear Lake, WA.  He was raised in Clear Lake, attending Clear Lake Elementary School and graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1950.

Les and Ruth met on a blind date in August 1953 and were married June 4, 1954, sharing their lives for 69...

Oct 27, 2023

Benny R. Dunlap, 89, of Burlington, WA died at his home on October 27, 2023. He was born November 7, 1933 in the Green Hill community of Arkansas.

He attended Arkansas A&M (UAM) and graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Arkansas, (Fayetteville). He designed freeways in Kansas City, MO and Seattle, WA and retired...

Oct 24, 2023

Leonora Alaniz Garza, our beloved sister, aunt, and wonderful friend has gained her dancing wings!

She was the life of any gathering, always bringing her smiles and dancing shoes to every event. She loved to dance and move to all sorts of music. Her favorite thing to do was teach all her nieces and nephews how to...

Oct 24, 2023

Our Dear mother, grandmother, and mother in law left us peacefully to begin a new journey.

Margaret Catherine Schols (Fauser) was born in South Dakota, not far from the Black Hills. She left there as a child with her parents Philip and Helen and came west to LaConner where her brother Earl was born. As a young...

Oct 23, 2023

Evelyn Youngquist, mother, grandma, and friend, died peacefully Oct. 23, 2023.

Evelyn was born Feb. 11, 1926 to Charles and Beulah Martin in Burlington, Washington, where she grew up with her brother, Elmer.  Evelyn attended Belleville Grade School with 3 students in each grade, and graduated from BEHS in 1944. She married Marvin Youngquist in 1947 after...