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Dale Duane Oliphant

Dale Duane Oliphant

Jul 29, 2021

Dad started his life in Pillager Minnesota on February 26, 1934, son of Robert & Grace (Richmond) Oliphant.  He joined the Army in 1952.  His first tour was to France.  From there back to the state where he was stationed around Seattle and would visit his family in Sedro Woolley.  At that family member's home he met our mom,...

Daniel Anthony Allen

Daniel Anthony Allen

Jul 29, 2021

Daniel Anthony Allen "Danny" passed away unexpectedly on July 29 th 2021 in Sedro Woolley, Wa

Danny was born September 20 th , 1988 in Oakland, CA. At the age of 10 his family relocated to Washington State which became his home where he spent much of his childhood surrounded by Family and Friends.

Danny...

Barbara E Mcculloch

Barbara E Mcculloch

Jul 24, 2021

Barbara E McCulloch

Barbara was born January 26, 1931 in Mount Vernon, WA to Margaret (Dannenmiller) and Herman J. Fisher; she passed away July 24, 2021 at her home in Mount Vernon surrounded by her family.  Barbara attended Avon and Lincoln schools and graduating from Mount Vernon High School in 1949.  Barbara started working at West Coast...

Kenneth W Brown

Kenneth W Brown

Jul 24, 2021

Kenneth W Brown, 95, of Burlington, WA passed away unexpectedly at home on July 24, 2021,

Ken was born in Marcola, Oregon on September 3, 1925 to Mildred and Denver Brown.  He was the oldest of 5 children.  Ken resided in Skagit County his entire life.  On June 28, 1947 Ken married the love of his life,...

Frank R Willis

Frank R Willis

Jul 21, 2021

Frank R. Willis, age 84, of Oak Harbor WA. passed away Wednesday July 21, 2021.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, Thursday August 5, 2021, at

1:00pm. Frank was born May 28,1937 in Longview WA. to Elton R. Willis and Etta Ann Wolf

Willis. He was preceded...

John Leonard Hoag

John Leonard Hoag

Jul 20, 2021

John, age 83, passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with metastatic prostate cancer, his wife and daughters by his side.  He was born on July 23, 1937 to Maurice and Geneice Hoag in Lincoln Nebraska.

As a young boy, John moved with his parents from Lincoln, Nebraska to Burien, Washington.  He grew up in...

John Scott Martin

John Scott Martin

Jul 20, 2021

John "Scott" Martin, 63, of Mount Vernon, Washington, passed away July 20 th , 2021.

He was born in Port Angeles, Washington on May 12 th , 1958.  Scott graduated from Mariner High School in 1976, where he was very active in playing baseball and football.  He married to his beautiful wife, Caroline, on...

Jerry Dean Ekkelkamp

Jerry Dean Ekkelkamp

Jul 15, 2021

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Jerry Dean Ekkelkamp, 82 of Mount Vernon passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021 at Birchview Memory Care Center in Sedro Woolley.

He was born on July 9, 1939 to John and Wilma Ekkelkamp in Oak Harbor and moved to Mount Vernon at a very young age. He...

Jewel Willcox

Jewel Willcox

Jul 13, 2021

Julane (Jewel) DeAnn Willcox

Jewel was born 8/6/1974 in Camp Springs, Maryland at Andrews Air Force Base where her dad was stationed. Two years later her family moved to Anchorage, Alaska where she lived for the next seven years with her family. She attended Chester Valley Elementary and won the prestigious John Phillips Sousa Award for outstanding...

Thomas E Royal

Thomas E Royal

Jul 11, 2021

Thomas E. Royal

November 18, 1966 – July 11, 2021

Tom Royal passed away suddenly after an afternoon participating in activities he loved. He was attended by his wife Marcia, and in the company of friends.

Tom was a life-long resident of Skagit County. A graduate of Concrete High School (Class of '85)...

Joyce Berentson

Joyce Berentson

Jul 10, 2021

Helen Joyce Berentson was born in 1937, the only child of Gertrude and Harold Gonderman. She grew up in St. Maries, Idaho where many summers were spent with family and friends at the St. Joe River, Rocky Point, and Lake Coeur D'Alene.

Joyce followed in her mother's footsteps to become a nurse. She trained at Deaconess Hospital,...

Keith Russell

Keith Russell

Jul 10, 2021

After a brave battle with both cancer and covid pneumonia, Keith Russell went to be with his beloved granddaughter Anah on July 10, 2021.  Keith was born August 22, 1945 in Franklin, North Carolina. He spent most of his adult life in Skagit County.

Keith enjoyed many activities:  fishing on the Skagit River; playing horseshoes; bowling (he...

Colonel George Laurence Edmundson

Colonel George Laurence Edmundson

Jul 6, 2021

Colonel George Laurence Edmundson, 86, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2021 in Mount Vernon, WA.  George was born on November 26, 1934.

He is survived by his wife Edith Edmundson; daughter Pamela (Dan) Estacio; son Dean Edmundson; stepchildren Mike (Sharon) Brendle, Kerry Brendle, Ann (Charles) Loomis and Jay Brendle.

A graveside service with full...

Falon Nicole Robichaux Montgomery

Falon Nicole Robichaux Montgomery

Jul 6, 2021

Falon Nicole Robichaux Montgomery, 33, of Morgan City, La, passed away on Tuesday, July 6,2021 in Mt. Vernon, Washington

Falon was born on August 19, 1987, in Morgan City to Lori Broussard (Robichaux). She grew up in Berwick and Patterson, La. She was affectionately known as Daisy to her friends. Since she was 15, Falon loved to...

Ronald Scott Berg

Ronald Scott Berg

Jun 28, 2021

Ronald Scott Berg, 71, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 28, 2021.  Ron was born in Mount Vernon, WA on September 16, 1949, to Donald and Donna Berg.  Ron grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1967.

Ron was an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter over the...

Francis Scanga

Francis Scanga

Jun 28, 2021

Francis Scanga, 71, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 at his home in Sedro Woolley, WA.  Francis was born in Honolulu, HI on November 6, 1949 to Frank and Frances Scanga.

Francis loved painting and building model airplanes, ship and automobiles.  He was a proud supporter of the ASPCA and he loved his dog Ship!

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Michael James Brannan

Michael James Brannan

Jun 27, 2021

Michael James Brannan

Our hearts are breaking as we announce the passing of our dear dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  Mike was born in Vancouver, WA on September 19, 1952 and went to Heaven on June 27, 2021 after battling lung cancer.

Mike spent his childhood years in Anacortes and Mt. Vernon, attending Immaculate...

Helene Hendricks

Helene Hendricks

Jun 24, 2021

Helene M. Hendricks of Mount Vernon, Wa. passed away June 24th 2021. She was born in Portland Oregon Dec. 27th 1926 to James F. Duffey and Seraphine H. Duffey. The family lived in California until the early 30's when Helene's father became ill and was hospitalized at the Veterans Hospital in Helena, Montana. Her Mother returned to Harlowton, Montana with...

Sandy Samora

Sandy Samora

Jun 24, 2021

Sandy Samora was born to Gilbert & Bonnie Samora in Yakima WA on July 30, 1961 as a twin to Candy Samora Parker.

Sandy spent her teen years in Sedro-Woolley WA and Lake Jackson Texas.

Sandy received her GED in Lake Jackson Texas.

Sandy and her family moved to Yakima WA where she...

Reidar Ytgard

Reidar Ytgard

Jun 19, 2021

Reidar Ytgard, beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of June 19, 2021 at 92 years old. He was born in Everett, Washington to Christine and Lars Ytgard on February 16, 1929, the youngest of three children. Growing up in the Sterling community near Sedro Woolley, he...

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