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Martin Lenard Dunn

Martin Lenard Dunn

May 13, 2020

Martin Lenard Dunn, 86, passed into the hands of Jesus on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington after a long-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.  "Marty" (or Buster to his Family) was born on December 18, 1933 to Martin and Eva Nell (Brown) Dunn in McComb, Mississippi, he was the 2nd of 6 children.

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Jeffrey Hill

Jeffrey Hill

May 10, 2020

Early Sunday morning, Jeffrey Hill went to join his Father in Heaven.  His passing was very unexpected.  Jeffrey was born in Odessa, Texas on August 25, 1971. He spent most of his childhood near Payne Springs, Texas, growing up in Michael's Cove.  He attended Malakoff High School for a short time and graduated from Eustace High School in 1991.  ...

Murray Keith Bullock

Murray Keith Bullock

May 10, 2020

Murray Keith Bullock, 65, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020.  Murray was born Taft, CA on July 3, 1954 and moved to Washington with his family in 1957, where he became a lifelong Washingtonian.  He attended grade school in Anacortes, Burlington and White Center.  He graduated from Burlington Edison High School in 1972.  Murray...

Clarice Louise Swayne

Clarice Louise Swayne

May 6, 2020

Clarice Louise (Harmon) Swayne beloved wife, mother and Grandmama passed into the arms of Jesus May 6, 2020 at the age of 85.

Born in Seattle, WA on November 21, 1934 to Fredrick & Martha (Wise) Harmon she was the third of four children: Harold (deceased), Robert and Brenton Lee (Sam)(deceased).  Clarice grew up on Queen Anne...

Omer J Keitges

Omer J Keitges

Apr 30, 2020

Omer J. Keitges, 84

Omer Joseph Keitges, 84, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family in Burlington, Washington. Omer was born July 25, 1935 to Edward and Florence (Bourassa) Keitges in Saskatchewan, Canada, the 4th of 6 children. Omer moved to Seattle Washington in 1947. He graduated from West...

Charles Blair

Charles Blair

Apr 29, 2020

Charles Blair, age 91, lovingly supported by his children and friends, was peacefully received into the arms of our Lord on April 29, 2020.

Charlie, as he was known by most, was born August 2, 1928, in Almay, Tennessee.  Prior to settling in Skagit County, he served in the Navy, earned his master's degree in business and...

Ruth Brookins

Ruth Brookins

Apr 29, 2020

Ruth Annette Brookins (December 18, 1920-April 29, 2020)

Ruth Annette Womack Brookins, 99, passed away on April 29, 2020 at Creekside Continuing Care Community in Burlington, WA following a long decline in health.  She was born December 18, 1920 in McMinnville, Tennessee to Claude and Mary Womack.

Raised in Tennessee and Oklahoma during the Great...

Jeffry Alan Rigelman

Jeffry Alan Rigelman

Apr 28, 2020

Jeffry Alan Rigelman

September 28, 1961 – April 28, 2020

Jeffry Alan Rigelman, 58, of Burlington, WA passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Skagit Valley Hospital from Covid-19.

Jeff was born in Bryan, OH, on September 28, 1961, to Phillip and Cynthia (Taylor) Rigelman. In August 1978,...

Marianne Graignic

Marianne Graignic

Apr 23, 2020

Marianne Graignic

13 October 1937 - 23 April 2020

Marianne Graignic passed away from heart failure at 12pm on Thursday, April 23 rd 2020 at the Mira Vista Care center in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was 82 years old.

Marianne was born on October 13 th 1937 in Denver, Colorado. She...

Lawrence H Hyland Ii

Lawrence H Hyland Ii

Apr 20, 2020

Lawrence H Hyland II, 73, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on April 20, 2020 with his wife and family by his side.  Law was born on December 13, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to Harvey and Jeannel Hyland. Law was a man of incredible talents and had many interests, he was passionate about flying, welding, landscaping, and...

Clifford Gallanger

Clifford Gallanger

Apr 14, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce that on April 14, 2020, our father Cliff Gallanger "slipped the surly bonds of earth" at the age of 86 years. He is perhaps best remembered for his distinguished Air Force flying career, but had many other passions, and at the same time, he was an unassuming and kind man that drew...

Emily Renate Jackson

Emily Renate Jackson

Apr 14, 2020

"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the courage to lose sight of the shore"

Emily Jackson

August 13, 1997 – April 14, 2020

Emily Renate Jackson passed away April 14, 2020, at home in Burlington, Washington. She brought light, love and laughter to our world and shared it...

Fidencia M Alaniz

Fidencia M Alaniz

Apr 9, 2020

Fidencia M Alaniz (nickname FIDI), age 43, went to be with the Lord on April 9 th , 2020 at Skagit Valley Hospital.  She was Born in Seattle WA on May 13, 1976. She is Survived by her parents: Father Lucas Alaniz Mother Juanita Z Alaniz and Lovingly remembered by her son's; Joshua Perez and Jose Elias Ortiz, her...

Judith Lee Sperry

Judith Lee Sperry

Apr 8, 2020

Judith Lee Sperry, 80, passed away peacefully with her husband Albert L Sperry by her side. Judith was born on December 15, 1939 in Callwell, Idaho to Wesley and Ramona Gale. Judith and Albert were married for 64 years, just a few months shy of their 65 th wedding anniversary. They are the longest married couple in the Sperry-Riggs...

Marilyn Lucille Valentine

Marilyn Lucille Valentine

Apr 8, 2020

Marilyn Luceille Valentine passed away peacefully on April 8, 2020 at Mira Vista Nursing Home in Mount Vernon Washington. Marilyn was born on February 27,1933 in Maryville, Missouri to Francis and George Henson. The family moved to Mount Vernon when Marilyn was two years old. She attended grade school, junior high, and high school in Mount Vernon. Graduated with...

John "Jack" Hammingh

John "Jack" Hammingh

Mar 22, 2020

John "Jack" Henry Hammingh, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, teammate, and for so many a friend, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 22. Too early for his earthbound family – but in his heavenly Father's own time.

Jack was born in Edmonds, WA on June 1, 1999 to Henry and Jayne Hammingh. Even...

Philip Royal

Philip Royal

Mar 15, 2020

Rev. Philip D. Royal, 83, of Sedro-Woolley, WA, died with his loving family at his side Sunday, March 15, 2020.  From the age of 19, he fought a long battle with Type 1 Diabetes which abused him physically but he faced his challenges with both his faith in God and the love of the people in his life.

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Joyce Marie Nagel

Joyce Marie Nagel

Feb 22, 2020

Joyce was granted her angel wings on February 22, 2020, one month shy of 90 years old.

She was born in Detroit, MI on March 22, 1930 to Otto R. and Rose L. Seilaff. She attended Mercy College in Detroit, then graduated from Marygrove College in 1952. She moved to Seattle in 1953 where she met Francis...

Richard Rude

Richard Rude

Feb 22, 2020

Richard A Rude, 81, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on February 22, 2020 with his family by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.

Marydel Hamilton

Marydel Hamilton

Feb 18, 2020

Marydel Hamilton was born in Sedro-Woolley Washington in 1939 and passed away peacefully in Bellingham last Tuesday. She was eighty years old. She attended Marysville High School and Bellingham Technical Institute. She lived most of her life in Skagit County, residing in Bayview, Burlington, Mount Vernon, and Anacortes.

Marydel, "Ma" to so many, loved everybody. Her passion...

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