Patricia Abild
Apr 5, 2021
In loving memory…
Patricia "Pat" Abild passed away following an extended illness on April 5, 2021 eight days before her 89 th birthday in Mt. Vernon, Washington where she and her husband, Vernon, have resided since 1999. Viewing will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 11:00am -1:30 pm at Hansen Funeral Home followed by a graveside service,...
Ben Lee Clark
Mar 29, 2021
Ben Lee Clark, 69, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away suddenly on March 29, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harold and Anna Mae Clark. The family moved to Washington in 1969. Ben attended Bellingham schools as a child.
Ben was an avid fisherman and was often found at Baker Lake, Paragin Lake, or...
Robert Stennes
Mar 26, 2021
Robert "Bob" Stennes passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26th in his home with family by his side at the age of 82.
Bob was born on May 25, 1938 in Duluth, Minnesota. He was the middle child and only son born to Al & Helga Stennes. He grew up with his older sister, Bonnie and his...
Linda Jo Lyon
Mar 24, 2021
Linda Lyon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on March 24, 2021, 7 years after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Linda fought a long and courageous battle. Albert said many times he knew how tough of a Norwegian she was as she never complained and was so strong throughout her treatments.
Just weeks...
Jessie Abhold
Mar 23, 2021
Our Mother, Jessie Abhold, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 23, 2021 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Mom was born December 3, 1924 to Martha (Davila) and Joe Esparza in Texas. Due to her mother's poor health, the girl's orphanage of the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus in San Antonio accepted her...
Jennifer Nicole Medved
Mar 22, 2021
Jennifer Nicole Medved passed away on March 22, 2021. She was born February 15, 1974 to Rich Medved and Audrey Smith. She was welcomed by her 2-year-old sister Meredith Mae. Together the family made many wonderful memories. They so enjoyed family walks, road trips, sporting events and church activities.
Jennifer attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School, Jefferson Elementary,...
Jeanette L Elliott
Mar 19, 2021
Jeanette L Elliott, 86, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021. Jeanette was born in Sioux City, IA on November 30, 1934 to William and Clara Taylor. Jeanette and her husband Wally worked as farmers for many years. After farming Jeanette worked as a cook, a mill worker and owned and operated a daycare.
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Myrtle Batchelor-Deleeuw
Mar 19, 2021
Myrtle Batchelor-Deleeuw, 90, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2021in Wenatchee, WA.
Myrtle was born on a farm in southern Missouri to John and Florence Swearingen in 1931. She attended Tulsa University where she earned a bachelor's degree and met her future husband, James T Batchelor, Jr. After they married, they adopted two children, Marcus in April...
Betty Lou Young
Mar 16, 2021
Betty Lou (Iverson) Young
Betty Lou Young passed away March 16, 2021 at the age of 87.
She was born in Cole Harbor, ND to Wilber and Elsie Iverson on June 22, 1933. When Betty was a young child the family moved to the Skagit Valley. Betty graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1951. After...
Edward Frank Mcgrath
Mar 16, 2021
Edward Frank McGrath died March 16, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by family. He was born November 4, 1948 in Seattle, WA, the son of James McGrath and Lucille (Kelm) McGrath.  Ed graduated from Anaconda High School in 1967, following graduation he was drafted by the Army for the Vietnam War, he served for 2 years, mostly in Germany.  ...
Marian Overby
Mar 14, 2021
Marian Overby, 83, of Big Lake Washington passed away peacefully Sunday March 14, 2021. She was born February 27 th , 1938 to Christian and Irene Berg in New Effington, South Dakota.
Marian graduated a valedictorian from New Effington High School in 1955. In September of that same year, she met Alf Overby in Minneapolis Minnesota. Little...
David Ray Hansen
Mar 13, 2021
David R Hansen
David Hansen of Mount Vernon met Jesus face to face on Saturday, March 13, 2021.
David was born on October 31, 1936, in Warren, MN, to Ray and Esther Hansen.
In 1955, Dad heard his wife, Grace, sing on the radio and marveled at the beauty of her voice. Secretly,...
Carolyn "Diane" Hammond
Mar 6, 2021
Carolyn "Diane" Hammond resident of Sedro Woolley, Washington passed away March 6, 2021 peacefully with her family by her side.
Diane was born in the town of Barney, Alabama on August 11, 1943. She was the youngest child of Hamie and Emory Cooper. Growing up in Dovertown, then Graduating from Cordova High School. Then in 1963 she...
Melvin H Hall
Mar 5, 2021
Melvin H Hall passed away on March 5, 2021 in Mount Vernon, WA with his family by his side. He was born on July 28, 1937 in National, WA. On June 20, 1969 he married the love of his life Barbara Fry. Barbara had 3 daughters (Debra, Jacque, and Lori) from a previous marriage and Melvin had 2 children...
John Brister
Feb 26, 2021
John Robert Brister passed away suddenly on February 26, 2021. He was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on May 17, 1962 to Samuel and Rosanne Brister. He grew up in Mount Vernon and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1980. Following high school, he moved to north Seattle, and lived there for the rest of his life. He...
Ethel L Baalson
Feb 24, 2021
Ethel Olson (Lind) Baalson
December 3, 1920 – February 24, 2021
Ethel Olson (Lind) Baalson passed away at Mira Vista Care Center February 24, 2021 at the grand age of 100. She was born in Ferndale, Washington December 3, 1920, the 9 th child of 10 born to Hulda and Alfred Olson. Ethel...
Charles Wilkie
Feb 21, 2021
Charles Wilkie 1941-2021 "I believe God has called me to serve him, and serve him well." Charles "Chuck" Wilkie was born November 1941 in Los Angeles to Charles Wilkie Sr. and Helen Woodfin. He attended Los Angeles High School, and then Santa Monica College. After graduating college he worked in hardware and construction. He joined the Hollywood Young Adults...
Lanney Wixson
Feb 21, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lanney Wixson on the morning of February 21, 2021 from COVID19.
Lanney was a lion-hearted, forever welcoming, conversation starting, island hopping, constant bird watching, life-long woodworking, world traveling, photography loving, and charitable, vibrant soul. He was also a fierce advocate, black licorice connoisseur, and bicycle...
Sherry Ann Shipley
Feb 20, 2021
Sherry Shipley was a wife, a mother and grandmother.
Sherry was conceived in Texas, born in Seattle and grew up in Skagit County with her parents Harold and Reba Lange. Her father, Harold was a beekeeper, and it was through him that she began the journey of developing  a deeper appreciation of  the natural world. She went...
F. Christine Perry
Feb 20, 2021
Christine was born December 22, 1945 in Concrete Washington and died on February 20, 2021 in Burlington Washington. She graduated high school in 1964 and married David Gustafson that same summer, together they had three children. They moved to New Mexico in 1972, moved back to Skagit Valley in 1975, and they divorced in 1981. She worked for the...
