obituaries

Aug 22, 2023

Donald Murphy, 92, entered fully into the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 22nd.

Don was born in Los Angeles, CA. He grew up in San Francisco, and moved back to LA in his late teen years. While working as a lifeguard on a California beach at the age of 19, Don met the love...

Aug 21, 2023

Fred McGary went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2023.

He was born in Washington D.C. to Edward and Irene McGary on November 24, 1936, and grew up in Dearborn Michigan.

He was an extraordinary man and he touched so many lives.  To have the honor of knowing him, was to LOVE him.  ...

Aug 17, 2023

Ray Jensen passed away on August 17, 2023 at the age of 91 in Burlington, WA.  Funeral Home:  Hawthorne Funeral Home

Ray is survived by his significant other Mary Sands, sons Larry Jensen, Randy (Cathy) Jensen, Art (Vicki) Jensen, three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

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Aug 15, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our mom, Rebecca (Becky) Lynn DeBoer (Rapp), left our sides in this world to join the sides of her loved ones in heaven on August 15, 2023.

Becky was born December 1, 1955 to Dixon and Joyce Rapp in Bremerton, WA. She grew up living in many states...

Aug 7, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Adela Ortiz Villarreal peacefully passed away on August 7, 2023. She was born on May 19, 1930 in Santa Maria, Texas. She was married to Marcos Villarreal for almost 70 years until his passing two years ago. Throughout her life, mom's faith guided her, family fulfilled her and work strengthened her. Her...

Aug 1, 2023

Marty Strohecker, 59, passed on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from heart failure. Marty was born in Seattle, but moved to Camano Island in his high school years, and graduated from Stanwood High School in 1981. He spent his adult life in California and Georgia, and returned to Burlington after early retirement to drive pilot trucks for several clients in...

Jul 31, 2023

Jerry W Smith

June 30, 1960- July 31, 2023

The greatest heart of the greatest man sadly stopped beating.

Jerry W. Smith, 63, passed away 07/31/2023, quietly at home with his wife.

Survived by wife and best friend Jody. Children Teresa...

Jul 22, 2023

Arvita Marie Bonner, 95, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on July 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:00pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA with a reception to follow.

Jul 22, 2023

Mount Vernon - Our family sadly lost our beloved Naomi Ruth (Adams) Holboy on July 22, 2023, at the age of 83. Naomi was born on November 9, 1939, to Harold and Viola (Turner) Adams. Born in Madera, CA, she lived her early years surrounded by her Turner family. Naomi soon gained a sister, Grace, and then a brother,...

Jul 22, 2023

Arvita Marie Bonner peacefully passed away at her son Bill's home in Mount Vernon, Washington on July 22, 2023. She was surrounded by family and filled with love and comfort. Arvita was born June 30th, 1928, in Vernon, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. William Gordon.

She was the youngest of 12 children and enjoyed growing up in...

Jul 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023 Desmond "Dez" Rogers, 29, was sent to heaven to be an angel.

Dez is survived by his mother Heidi Hart (Michael), his father Keith Rogers (Colleen), his step parents Scott Olsen (Natalie) his sister Kiana Olsen (Jake), His brothers Trenton Olsen (Claira), and Skyler Olsen (Tina) and his youngest siblings Mila, Trinity, and...

Jul 17, 2023

Carol Jean (Oldershaw) Bratz was born on February 15, 1924 to Harry and Minnie Oldershaw of Mount Vernon. She passed away peacefully on July 17, 2023. Carol married Walter E. Bratz on March 30, 1945. She had three sons, 4 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Jul 15, 2023

Frank Atkinson passed away surrounded by his family on July 15, 2023 after a three year battle with pancreatic cancer. Of his accomplishments, Frank was most proud of his family who were his greatest joy and the center of his life. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He was born on March 7, 1955 to...

Jul 15, 2023

Virginia "Ginny" Ann Byford was born on February 23, 1947, daughter of Edith Ann and Arthur John Snell. A native of Stockton, CA, Ginny graduated in 1966 from Stagg High School and later in 1970 from Chico State College as a registered nurse. Later that same year she was married, and in the years to come, became the loving...

Jul 14, 2023

Esther Guthrie went to be with the Lord on July 14, 2023 at the age of84. She was lovingly known to her family and friends as Sandi. She was born in 1939 as the oldest daughter of Hartley and Luella (Libby) Edwards in Illinois. Her family moved to Washington State in 1948, then settled in Burlington, Washington in 1949....

Jul 13, 2023

Sharon Jarrells (Kolb), age 81, passed away July 13, 2023 at Harborview Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born February 24, 1942 to Doris Renno and Fred Kolb in Mount Vernon, WA. She served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961 at Ft. Eustis, Virginia. While serving she met the love...

Jul 11, 2023

Della M. Newman, a prominent businesswoman and our 17th U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, passed away on July 11, 2023, in her home in Bow, Washington in the presence of her loving family. Della's was a life well lived. Born in Seattle on June 6, 1932, she attended Garfield High School and the University of Washington. After school, she...

Jul 11, 2023

Delbert Emmitt Griffin peacefully passed away at home on July 11, 2023 at the age of 94, and active up until the end. He was born on June 26, 1929 in Everett. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1947 and enlisted in the Air Force in 1950. In 1951 while stationed at Hill Air Force Base, he met...

Jul 10, 2023

Ramona "Mona" Jean Evans Douglass was our most favorite person in the world and our beloved Aunt. We will miss her dearly and forever. Mona was actively involved in our childhood, playing with us on the floor, and later card games with family. Mona and Doug were generous with kindness.

Ramona was born in Livingston, Mont. on...

Jul 7, 2023

So often its written that when a loved one passes, they are surrounded by their family and friends.. this was entirely true for our mom we loved so much.

Karleen (Penny) Kay Sparrs passed away at her home July 7, 2023 with all her children there for her at side.

She was born May 25,...