obituaries

Oct 24, 2021

Dianne Marie Peth, 85, of Bow, WA, passed away on October 24, 2021, following a brief illness.

Dianne was born on January 12, 1936, at Rowley Hospital in Mount Vernon to Herbert and Edna Bessner. She spent her childhood in Skagit County and was a proud member of the pioneering Bessner and Summers families, who were early...

Oct 24, 2021

Alberta Peters, a long time resident of Mount Vernon passed away Sunday 10/24/2021 at the age of 97. Alberta was preceded in death by her loving husband George "Pete" Peters, son Timothy Smith and grandson Bryce Smith. Alberta is survived by her son Lee Smith (Darlene), grandson Preston Smith (Traci) and great grandchildren Collin and Phoenix Smith.

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Oct 23, 2021

Charles E Genovese, 101, of Skagit County since 1956, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2021, in Burlington, Washington.

Charles was born on May 12, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois. Son of Charles E Genovese and Anna Rodighier Genovese. Chuck was premature by three months and weighed just over three pounds and they did not give him much...

Oct 19, 2021

Elaine Carole Hardin, 76, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021, in Mount Vernon, WA.  She was born on September 27, 1945, in Ellensburg, WA to Richard and Joyce Bruce.

Elaine had many hobbies and interests.  She enjoyed cooking, quilting, antiques and spending time in the RV.  She loved being a part time...

Oct 16, 2021

Marvid (Marv) Royd Johnson, 81 of La Conner passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021, in Mount Vernon, WA. He was born on July 21, 1940, to Art and Phyliss (Stimpson) Johnson in Burley, Id. Marv served as a communications technician in the Army. And he earned a degree in Sheet Metal Fabrication and Welding from Seattle 'Community' College....

Oct 13, 2021

Barbara Howe, our dear sister, aunt and wonderful friend, passed away peacefully at Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood on October 13, 2021.  She was 72 years old.

Barbara was born in Holyoke, Mass on May 14, 1949 but grew up in the Lynnwood area.  After she graduated from Mt. Lake Terrace High School, she went on to...

Oct 11, 2021

On October 11 th , 2021, our beloved mother and wife Constance Powell went to be with the lord.  She was a giver of herself to others.  She was born in Texas City, TX but grew up in Portland, Oregon.  Constance moved to Georgia to teach school and this where she met her love of her life, and they...

Oct 11, 2021

Jewel Fay Monroe, 73, of Burlington, WA passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021.  Jewel was born on March 13, 1948, in Lincoln, NB to William and Vera Monroe. She was the eldest of 3 children. Being a military family Jewel moved around a lot as a child.  She especially loved her time of life in Louisiana and Florida....

Oct 11, 2021

Jewel Fay Monroe, 73, of Burlington, WA passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021.  Jewel was born on March 13, 1948, in Lincoln, NB to William and Vera Monroe. She was the eldest of 3 children. Being a military family Jewel moved around a lot as a child.  She especially loved her time of life in Louisiana and Florida....

Oct 10, 2021

Al Wright was born in Los Angeles, CA to Lou and Helen Wright. He grew up in Fresno and excelled in baseball, basketball, football, and track- and graduated from Fresno High and Fresno Jr. College.

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In 1953, Al enlisted with the U.S Marine Reserves and then served in the Navy where he met the...

Oct 8, 2021

Stanislava (Stassya) was born on April 20th, 1952, in Leningrad (St. Petersburg) Russia. She was the youngest daughter of Sofia Constantinovna Golovnya and Stanislav Vladislavovich Golovnya. While living in Russia Stassya was an educator of music and English language, she taught middle and high school students. She has one daughter from her first marriage, Helen Nazarova. Stassya and Helen...

Oct 4, 2021

Jeanne Theresa Dube Jackson was born on July 7, 1937, in Yakima, WA to Almer William Dube and Vivian Genevieve Gregoire Dube.  Jeanne deceased on October 4, 2021.  She married Walter Scott Jackson, Jr. on July 7, 1962.  They lived in Wapato, WA until 1969 when they moved to Friday Harbor, WA located on San Juan Island.  They worked...

Oct 2, 2021

Beth Sizelove passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2021, with her loved ones by her side.

Born on June 19, 1930, in Bellingham to Cecil and Grace Folsom, she joined her sister, Shirley. Beth lived all her growing years in Bellingham and spent summers at their vacation home on Chuckanut Drive. It was nothing...

Oct 1, 2021

Sara Marie Axthelm, 27, passed away unexpectedly October 1, 2021. Our hearts are broken, but also blessed to have known her.

Sara was born in Mount Vernon, WA, July 20, 1994. At a young age she underwent heart surgery and surgery for a club foot. This did not slow her down as she happily went about bringing...

Sep 27, 2021

Patricia Elizabeth Polmateer, 89, of Anacortes, WA passed into the Loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday September 27, 2021.

Patricia was born on December 15, 1931, in St Paul, Minnesota to George and Augusta Smith.  The Family moved to Los Angeles California from Minnesota. She graduated from Los Angeles City High School...

Sep 24, 2021

Carl Norman Peterson Jr., 76, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021.  Carl was born on October 13, 1944, in Effingham, Illinois Carl to Elsie May Peterson (nee Haney) and Carl N Peterson Sr. in 1944 during WWII. Carl Sr was serving as Lieutenant at the Battle of the Bulge. Eventually Carl's father returned home...

Sep 21, 2021

Consuelo Blanco passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital on September 21st 2021. Consuelo age 42 of Sedro Woolley. Born to Nancy Barber and _Juan Blanco.  Consuelo graduated from Burlington Edison High. She worked at Verizon Wireless as a Solution Specialist for 15 years where she proved her dedication by being a top performer winning several awards including the President Cabinet...

Sep 21, 2021

Sidney Tiemersma, 78, passed away on September 21, 2021, at home in Mount Vernon, WA. The son of Clarence and Dorthey Tiemersma.

He is survived by his wife Karen Nowadnick-Tiemersma, his daughter Susan Sear Comstock of Park, MI, son Scott Tiemersma (Karol) of Grand Rapids, MI, daughter Joan Enockson (Sid) of Laurens, IA, and daughter Jan Robertson...

Sep 20, 2021

Ruth Klein, 66, passed away on September 20, 2021 at Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, WA. Beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her son Thomas, Emily Thomas life partner, and grandchildren Ayda, Wesley, and Vincent. Ruth was preceded in death by her daughter Laura who passed away from a car accident.

Ruth was a...

Sep 15, 2021

Juan Manuel Ibarra Raygoza, 58, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away on September 15, 2021.  Juan was born June 24, 1963, in Guadalajara, Jalisco-Mexico.

In 1982 Juan came to the United States from Mexico. He continued to provide for his family by making a living in construction and farming.  Juan raised five children with his wife Anita. ...