obituaries

May 22, 2021

In loving memory of Billie Farquhar.  Billie passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2021 in Mount Vernon at the age of 80.  Billie leaves behind her loving husband, son, daughter, brother and sister in law, daughter in law and three grandchildren as well as all those she loved dearly.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced at...

May 21, 2021

Levi Alan Dewitt Koetje passed away in a car accident on May 21st, 2021 in Carmel, California.

Levi was born in Mount Vernon, Washington to parents Vivian and Rick Koetje on May 15th, 1991. He grew up and attended various schools in Mount Vernon and was actively involved in...

May 19, 2021

Rodney Kieth Newbound, 71, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on May 19, 2021 at home with his loving wife by his side.  Rodney and Lydia had lived in the Pacific Northwest for 31 years.  Rodney was born February 7, 1950 to Mr. & Mrs. Theodore and Thelma Newbound in Belle, Missouri.

Rodney was preceded in...

May 10, 2021

The Lord's faithful shepherd, Rev. Jerrold Dalke, of St. Luke Lutheran Church, was called to his heavenly home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2021, after battling cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years, 2 months, and 5 days young.

Jerry was born to Adolph and Marie Dalke...

May 6, 2021

Scott Phillip Greydanus of Bethel Alaska passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday May 6, 2021. He was born to Phillip and Ina Greydanus in Seattle Washington on May 12, 1961.

Scott attended Mount Vernon Christian School through the 8 th grade and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1980.  He moved to Bethel Alaska...

May 4, 2021

Norma Dream (Port) Henry passed away peacefully in her sleep,  May 4, 2021 at the age of 92, in La Quinta, California.  She was surrounded by her loving husband, Richard A Henry and her children. She was born April 16, 1929 to Horace W & Lora E Port in Seattle, Washington.  Norma grew up on Magnolia and graduated from...

May 4, 2021

Linda Ann Sheridan, 75, of Burlington, WA passed away peacefully at Life Care Center in Mt. Vernon on May 4, 2021, after a courageous 16-month battle with melanoma.

Linda was born January 4, 1946, in Mt. Vernon, WA to Helmer and Helen Pearson.  She was the youngest of six children.  She attended Mt. Vernon schools, graduating from...

May 1, 2021

SAVANNAH ROSE ASHLEY

08/30/2000 – 5/1/2021

Our Baby passed to be with the Lord at 12:05 am on Mayday 2021.

She will be truly missed by anyone that ever knew her.

Savannah was diagnosed with BPDCN (Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm) a very rare form of cancer in October of 2020....

Apr 29, 2021

David L. Ashford passed into the arms of God on April 29, 2021 with family present at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA.

David was a family-oriented man who always wanted to help not only his family but also anyone needing help. He was generous to a fault with a terrific sense of humor and a...

Apr 26, 2021

Leslie Ann (LeeAnn) (Evans) Thompson, 71, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 after battling ALS for over two years.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Marshall Scott Thompson; one daughter, Misty D. Thompson; two granddaughters, Shelby and Sydney Thompson; her mother, Rosemary Stephens; and two brothers, Fred and Leonard Evans.

Leslie...

Apr 26, 2021

Betty "Bid" Marie Frydenlund of Mount Vernon passed away April 26, 2021 at Brookdale Memory Care in Stanwood. She was born on December 28, 1925 to Maine and Julia Tewalt in Clear Lake, Washington. She attended school in Big Lake and Sedro Woolley graduating from Sedro Woolley High School in 1944.

In 1945 she was married to...

Apr 23, 2021

Gerald Kenneth Hageman April 20, 1928 - April 23, 2021 Gerald (Jerry) Hageman passed away peacefully April 23rd, 3 days after his 93rd birthday. He was born April 20, 1928 and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1946. He worked as a machinist helper for 3 years in various salmon canneries in Alaska. He married Betty Gillette in...

Apr 22, 2021

Margaret "Maggie" (Gordon) Schreifels of Burlington, WA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at age 84.

Maggie was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan on December 31, 1936, to Margaret and Daniel Gordon. She was the youngest of five children. She graduated from Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing in January 1960. In June of 1961...

Apr 21, 2021

William Maxton Dreadin 89 of Pensacola, FL/Mount Vernon, WA was called home on April 21, 2021.  He was born in Huxford, AL on  October 13, 1931 to William Guy Dreadin and Aline Smith. "Willy" owned Little Mountain Grocery for years and enjoyed all of his customers. His other past time was fishing and bird hunting. Before he moved to...

Apr 19, 2021

Nicholas was recently taken from us much too soon. He passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2021 and is now with his father and grandparents.

Nick was born in Fairbanks Alaska and attended grade school in Fairbanks, Juneau, AK and Mount Vernon, WA, where he graduated high school.

Nick was one of the sweetest, kindest,...

Apr 19, 2021

Michael (Mike) Raymond Bradley, Born April 23rd, 1938, 82 years old at the time of his death. Lived in Shelter Bay in LaConner. Passed away at home on Monday, April 19th from the after-effects of a stroke.

Mike was born in Seattle on April 23rd, 1938 to Larry and Ethna Bradley. He was the oldest of three...

Apr 15, 2021

Oliver Louis Kienholz, 91, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2021 in Mount Vernon, WA. with his wife and family by his side.

Oliver was born March 1, 1930 just outside of Moscow, Idaho to Albert and Myrtle Kienholz. When Oliver was 4 years old, his parents along with his brother and sister moved to Pullman, Washington...

Apr 14, 2021

Kenneth Charles Stowe

Kenneth Charles Stowe of Burlington, age 93, passed away April 14, 2021, at his home.

Ken was born in Burlington, Washington to Harry and Clara Stowe March 25, 1928.  He graduated from Western Washington University.  Ken was a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War and the recipient of...

Apr 14, 2021

Carol Frieda Owens, 79, passed away after a 20-month long fight against cancer, on April 14, 2021 in Sedro Woolley, WA.

She was born in Rugby, North Dakota in December 1942 to Albert and Frieda Buelow. Carol was raised on the family homestead near Drake, North Dakota. Carol graduated from Drake High School and North Dakota State...

Apr 12, 2021

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of JoAnn Radich, our loving mother, cherished grandmother, and sister. She left us on the evening of April 12, 2021.

JoAnn was born on July 5, 1941, in Skagit County, the daughter of the late John and Jean Radich. She attended and was a graduate of Burlington-Edison High...