obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Sarah Beth Biddle

July 11, 1958, to October 20, 2023

We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved sister, aunt, and cherished friend, Sarah Beth. She left us much too soon.

Our "Hostess with the Mostest" was never happier than when welcoming family and friends for special holidays and occasions. And she would...

Oct 20, 2023

Leland Tyacke, a Korean War Veteran and longtime resident of Marysville, WA, left this world on October 20, 2023, surrounded by family. Born on Halloween day, October 31, 1934, in Hitchcock, South Dakota, Leland Tyacke was a true son of the heartland. At the age of 17, he answered the call of duty and proudly served his country in...

Oct 18, 2023

John Lee Barrett, age 84, from Darrington, passed away peacefully with his son, Troy, by his side on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was embraced by his loving wife, Betty, who preceded him in death on March 24, 2018.

John was born in Nebraska on December 28, 1938.

He is survived by his children, Melody,...

Oct 15, 2023

Donald A. Leach died from complications related to DISH (Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis) on October 15, 2023.

Don was born in 1930 in Seattle, a son of Shirley W. and Grace Leach. He attended schools in Portland, Seattle, and Bothell where he graduated from high school in 1948. Don served in the armed forces, then attended the...

Oct 13, 2023

Brian G. Poppe, 53, passed away in Mount Vernon, WA, on October 13, 2023, at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Brian was born on August 07, 1970, at the Skagit Valley Hospital. Being a lifetime resident of Skagit Valley, he is a graduate of Immaculate Conception School and Mount Vernon High School. Brian was an avid Seahawks fan, who...

Oct 13, 2023

Alan "Pat" Burton Brown, Jr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the age of eighty-eight.

Pat was born on March 17, 1935, in Washington, D.C. to Alan and Doris Brown. He grew up in Virginia along with his brother Michael and sister Barbara. After graduating from George Washington High School at...

Oct 8, 2023

Maxine K.A. Cloyd died of natural causes on October 8th, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on April 1st 1932 in Seattle, WA to Max and Maria Jonientz. She grew up in Seattle and attended Holy Rosary School and Holy Names Academy. Later while working as a telephone operator in Tacoma she met and married William...

Oct 7, 2023

Sadako Ganaha was born in Naha City, Okinawa, Japan on October 23, 1949. She passed away very unexpectedly at her home two weeks shy of her 74th birthday on October 7, 2023. In the weeks leading up to her sudden death, Sadako was truly living her greatest life. She was so joyful for her friendships and family that filled...

Oct 4, 2023

Beloved husband, father, grandpa, and friend, Jacob (Jack) William Eisses passed away peacefully October 4, 2023. Jack was born January 11th, 1946 in Ellertshaar, Holland, to William and Johanna Eisses. Jack immigrated with his family to the United States at the age of 4, ultimately settling in Skagit Valley. The Eisses family was a hardworking family who were extremely...

Sep 28, 2023

Mary Ann was born January 29, 1945 in Everett, WA to Richard and Violet (Wetzel) Hansen. She passed away September 28, 2023 in Arlington WA, with her husband Joe by her side.

Mary Ann graduated from Marysville High School in 1963 with academic honors.  She was married to Joe Biringer in 1964, they have two children Melissa...

Sep 26, 2023

Kenneth ( Ken) Charles Vanderhyde, a beloved husband, cherished Dad, Grandpa, genuine friend, and teacher to many, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after an 8 year battle with Parkinson's on September 26, 2023, at the age of 88 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Born on December 9, 1934, in Snohomish, Washington, Ken's unwavering dedication to his family and his...

Sep 25, 2023

We grieve the passing of a good and gentle woman. Throughout her 97½ years she never ran out of kindness. If you knew Mona Reynolds you were her friend.

Her family's roots are still deep in the soil of southeastern Idaho. She was born on March 9, 1926, inside a small farmhouse in Egin, Idaho, the 3rd...

Sep 23, 2023

Allen Wayne Wright was born to George William Wright and Mildred Leota Wright (Judy) on April 29, 1938, in Sedro Woolley, WA. He attended the Mount Vernon school system and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1956. He joined the Carpenters Union and worked as an apprentice until March of 1957 when he entered the Navy. He had...

Sep 19, 2023

Neil Thorbjorn Eastvold, 87, passed away on September 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

Neil was born in South Dakota and moved to Seattle with his family at a young age. After graduating from Ballard High School, he attended Pacific Lutheran University where he met the love of his life, Janice. They married and eventually settled down...

Sep 16, 2023

Our loving daughter and sister, Rosario Micaela Vivanco Meza, 53, of Burlington, Washington passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.  Rosie graduated from Sedro Woolley High School, class of 1991, enjoyed knitting, word searches and church activities.  She was preceded in death by her sister Juana Elsa, survived by her parents Silverio and María...

Sep 16, 2023

Sidney (Sybolt) Cornelius DeBoer went to be with the Lord on September 16th, 2023.  Sid was born on March 12, 1931 in Sneek, Friesland,  the Netherlands to Cornelis de Boer and Agnes de Boer (van der Meulen). Sid was the youngest of five children. His siblings were Sybren, Anne, Markus, Maaike. He was the only family member to immigrate...

Sep 6, 2023

Doris Mae Heyntsen, 92, passed away September 6, 2023 in Burlington WA at HomePlace Memory Care with her daughters by her side.

Born in Bellingham, on November 13, 1930, to Herbert and Dorothy White, Doris was raised by her two loving parents.  She was joined years later by brothers Robert and Douglas White and helped her parents...

Sep 5, 2023

Geraldine (Gerry) Ackermann passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 5, 2023. She was born on May 20, 1937, to Henry and Marie Kadyk in Everett, WA. She graduated from Everett High School and worked at a dairy for several years. She met Benjamin Ackermann through mutual friends and married him at the tender age of 18...

Aug 27, 2023

Merydee Suzanne Carlson passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, August 27th, 2023, in Anacortes, Washington, at the age of 89.

Merydee was born on June 18th, 1934 in Everett, Washington.

After graduating from Everett High School in 1952, Merydee attended Western Washington University. She married John Carlson in 1954 and moved to Georgia,...

Aug 24, 2023

Benjamin Gerald Martin Jr, "Jerry", completed his journey on earth 8/24/2023 after a brief illness.

Jerry was born to Ben and Marion Martin on April 25, 1952. He had fond memories of growing up Sunset Lane with relatives and many friends. He continued those friendships into adulthood.

Jerry married Gail Williams in 1981. They welcomed...