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Berniece Marie Aarstad

Berniece Marie Aarstad

Oct 22, 2022

Berniece Marie Aarstad (Fisher) passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, two weeks short of her 97 th birthday. Berniece, the daughter of Arthur and Mae Fisher (Johnston) was born at 2:00 am during a blizzard on November 5, 1925, in Dalzell, South Dakota. Mom was the sixth of nine children, having five older brothers, two younger sisters...

Judith Ann Eitreim

Judith Ann Eitreim

Oct 17, 2022

Judy was born November 20, 1942 in Shelton, Washington to Curtis and Virginia Grout. Swimming, beachcombing, and camping with family and friends were fond memories of her childhood home on the shore of Hood Canal. She graduated from Shelton High School in 1960 and was married to Reed Brian Tindall until 1972. They had two children together, Brian Hayden...

Bruce Allen Runyan

Bruce Allen Runyan

Oct 16, 2022

Bruce Allen Runyan, 54, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on October 16, 2022.

Bruce was born on March 12, 1968, in Spokane, WA to Charles and Sharon Runyan.

Bruce resided in Sedro Woolley, WA where he worked several jobs driving trucks. He loved trucks and felt comfortable behind the wheel of one.  Bruce...

Joel Dean Zediker

Joel Dean Zediker

Oct 16, 2022

Joel Dean Zediker

March 24, 1957 – October 16, 2022

Joel Dean Zediker passed away peacefully in his home early Sunday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Joel was born on March 24, 1957 in Denison, Iowa to George and Ramona Zediker.  The family moved to Burlington when Joel was 6 weeks old...

Reidun Meissner

Reidun Meissner

Oct 15, 2022

Reidun (Gunderson) Meissner was born October 19,1924 to Nelly Camilla Agnes (Berntsen) and Ragnvald Johan Gunderson in Floro, Norway.

On December 8,1928 at the age of 4, Reidun sailed from Bergen, Norway to Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the ship: Bergesfjord.  She sailed with her mother Nelly and her sister Ruth, arriving in Halifax on December 15 th...

Benjamin Ackermann

Benjamin Ackermann

Oct 14, 2022

Benjamin Ackermann went to be with his Savior on October 14, 2022.  He was born on June 15, 1931, to Elsa and Andrew Ackermann in Grafton, Nebraska.  He completed elementary and high school in Grafton. After high school he was drafted into the Army and was stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. When he completed his service, he went to...

Joan Crawford

Joan Crawford

Oct 9, 2022

Joan Jenkins Vague Crawford went to her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2022. She was born in Burlington, Washington on January 15, 1933.

Joan's parents moved around for work during her early years so she attended several elementary schools. Her family eventually settled in Sedro Woolley where she graduated from high school in 1951. Joan loved...

Valerie A Barker

Valerie A Barker

Oct 3, 2022

Valerie A Barker, 71, of Concrete, left this earth to reunite with her loving husband Ronald on October 3, 2022.  She passed away peacefully in the presence of her two daughters.  Valerie was born in Everett, WA on October 4,1950 to Daniel and Violet Brooks.  Valerie had 3 brothers Jim, Richard, and Daniel Brooks II.

She was...

Kenneth Charles Vanderhyde

Kenneth Charles Vanderhyde

Sep 26, 2022

Kenneth Charles Vanderhyde

Viewing for Ken will be held Monday, October 9, 2023, 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, and Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 1-:00 am until the Chapel service at 1:00 pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home.  A Reception will follow the chapel service in the Hawthorne Reception Room.  Ken will be placed in the Veteran's Garden at...

Kenneth Charles Vanderhyde

Kenneth Charles Vanderhyde

Sep 26, 2022

Viewing for Ken will be held Monday, October 9, 2023, 10:00 am until 4:00 pm and Tuesday from 10:00 am until the chapel service, 1:00 pm, at Hawthorne Funeral Home, a reception will follow in the Hawthorne Reception Room.

Marge "Mimi" Cowee

Marge "Mimi" Cowee

Sep 25, 2022

Marge "Mimi" Cowee passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022, in Mount Vernon, WA.

Mimi was born on August 8, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA. Her childhood was spent in sunny California until she was 9. Her family then moved to Hawaii for 5 years. They settled in Sacramento, CA where she lived most of her life....

Jeanne Anderson

Jeanne Anderson

Sep 23, 2022

Jeanne Anderson November 20, 1943 ~ September 23, 2022

Jeanne Anderson was born on November 20, 1943 in Ocean Park, WA. She passed peacefully in her sleep on September 23, 2022 in Mt Vernon. Jeanne is survived by her husband Dave, Sister Lynda Cole (husband Ralph); daughters Dawn and Skye (husband Ken), step-daughter Michelle and grandchildren Tyler,...

Joy Louise Rodriguez

Joy Louise Rodriguez

Sep 23, 2022

Joy Louise Rodriguez, 84, from Ferndale, WA, was born on April 14, 1938, to David and Olade Esther Carlson. She passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Joy is survived by her husband Benjamin Rodriguez, her wonderful children Dean (Teresa) Rodriguez, Debbie (Ray) Garcia, Vicky Rodriguez, Ronaldo Rodriguez, Eugene (Tonya) Rodriguez,...

Kenneth Steven Carpenter

Kenneth Steven Carpenter

Sep 17, 2022

Ken was born in Bellingham, Washington to Laurence and Vernalu Carpenter. He was the first of two Children, the second was David. While the boys were young, through a second marriage Laurence married Mavis Jones Carpenter. Over time, the family gained two brothers and twin sisters – Dale, Robert, Diana and Denise.

When Ken was 8 the...

Thomas James Becker

Thomas James Becker

Sep 12, 2022

Thomas James Becker passed away peacefully with his wife Janet at his side holding his hand September 12, 2022 in Mount Vernon, Washington. His battle with medical issues in recent years showed his immense courage and spirit in facing life's challenges with a smile.

Thomas was born September 26, 1964 in Lima, Ohio to Thomas and Rosanna...

William E Thomas

William E Thomas

Sep 9, 2022

William "Bill" Ervin Thomas, 79, of Burlington, Washington peacefully passed from this life with his wife, Cheryl by his side September 9, 2022. He was born January 4, 1943, in Silver City, New Mexico to William Hezekiah Thomas and Mildred Lois Mitchell Thomas . Bill was raised in Silver City, ...

Robert Brian Bennett

Robert Brian Bennett

Sep 8, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of Robert Brian Bennett, on Thursday September 8th, at the age of 61. Bob was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Bennett, father Frank Bennett, brother and sister-in-law Greg and Diane Bennett, sisters Peggy Bennett and Fran Scown, son and daughter...

Hugh B Harmon

Hugh B Harmon

Sep 7, 2022

Hugh Harmon went to be with Jesus and reunite with his sweet wife Marion on September 7 th , 2022, in Burlington, Washington.

Hugh was born on July 19, 1923, in Los Angeles, California to Ralph and Florian Harmon. After serving in the Navy, Hugh joined the Los Angeles City Fire Department. He was proud...

Laura Marie Broadway

Laura Marie Broadway

Sep 7, 2022

On September 7, 2022, Laura passed away surrounded by her loved ones in Mount Vernon. She lost her long fighting battle with Ovarian cancer at the age of 62. Laura was an amazing wife, mother, sister, auntie, and friend. She was everyone's biggest fan, supporter, and ray of sunshine. Her laughter and silliness were contagious, you always knew when...

Ed Birkett

Ed Birkett

Sep 3, 2022

Ed was born in Glen Cove New York, a small town on the North Shore of Long Island. Although the family moved to other areas of the country, they considered Long Island as their home.  His mother raised show dogs, either Boxers or Dobermans and he and his younger brother would spend the day with the dogs and their...

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