obituaries

Dec 2, 2019

Benigna Ramirez Gonzalez, 65, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2019

Nov 30, 2019

On Saturday, November 30 th , 2019, Florence Kathleen "Gay" Gallagher, age 85, went to be with our Lord. She was surrounded by the love of family. Born during the Great Depression in Calgary, Alberta to Marianne and Martin Gallivan, she was raised to be grateful for the little things. She was youngest sibling to Robert Joseph Gallivan and...

Nov 27, 2019

Passed away in Richland WA at home of and holding hands with son Carl and daughter-in-law Anja the afternoon of November 27, 2019 and went to the open arms of his wife Marjean Liane (Jamison) deceased 2/23/2011. He left behind sister Betty Jane (Norman) Hagen, brother Fred (Kay) Katwyk; daughter Kathy Anderson (Dave deceased 9/28/2010), son Carl (Anja) van...

Nov 26, 2019

Carmen Douglas Kyle, born March 3 rd , 1931, passed away on November 26 th , 2019. Carmen was born in a logging camp to Leslie and Iva Kyle. He graduated from Arlington High School and enlisted in the Navy. During the Korean War, while serving on the USS De Haven, he met and married Cora Mae Williams in...

Nov 26, 2019

Carolyn Howson, 94, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on November 26, 2019 shortly after a view of the water that she loved so much.  She was on September 20, 1925 in Everett, WA to Frank and Marjory Howard.

Carolyn lived in Stanwood with her family until they moved to Mount Vernon.  She attended schools in...

Nov 15, 2019

William (Bill) Norris Nokleby passed away peacefully November 15 th at Mt. Glen Retirement Home with his girls (daughters) by his side.

He was born October 21, 1932 in Mount Vernon to Harry and Margaret Nokleby.

He attended La Conner Grade School and graduated from La Conner High School in 1952. While in high school...

Nov 12, 2019

Magna (Maggie) Helene Van Pelt passed away peacefully on November 12th. surrounded by family in Mount Vernon. She was born to Engvald & Marit (Mary) Sandnes on November 14, 1926 in Vistdal, Norway. She immigrated with her mother to America at 2 ½ years old via steamship, they entered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, they came across Canada by train...

Nov 10, 2019

 Ron Kercheval, Jr. 68 

Ron Kercheval, Jr passed Sunday, November 10, 2019 at age 68.  He is survived by his children Kent Kercheval, Karly Kercheval, and Hannah Kercheval.

Ron was born November 5, 1951 in Pullman, Washington. He graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, Washington State University and received his MBA at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Professionally, Ron worked...

Nov 6, 2019

Fernanda "Fern" "Fernie Pernie" Garza, 66 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 6 th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born May 30 th 1953 in Harlingen Texas to Paula Hinojosa (Perez). At a young age her family traveled with Guadalupe and Angelita Delgado to the State of Washington.  After a few...

Nov 2, 2019

 Our greatly loved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother Anne Britten quietly passed on November 2, 2019, in Burlington, Washington, at the age of 94. She died after a long struggle to heal from a serious head injury suffered exactly one year previously. During this struggle, she had the support, love and energy of her surviving sons, David of Burlington, Allan...

Oct 31, 2019

Danny C McKinney, 74, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully at home on October 31, 2019, with his wife Margaret by his side.  Danny was born on April 25, 1945 in Renton, WA to Alfonso and Edith McKinney.

Oct 26, 2019

Larry Lee Dargitz, Sr.

Larry was born February 9, 1932, in Blanchard, Michigan; he passed away October 26, 2019

At his home in Burlington, surrounded by family.

Larry graduated from Blanchard High School in 1950 and then joined the U.S. Navy in 1951, serving four years at Whidbey NAS. During that time he...

Oct 26, 2019

Michelle Renee Brown, 55, went to be with our Lord on October 26, 2019 in Mount Vernon, WA.  Michelle was born on June 20, 1964 in Denver, CO to parents Michael and Sharon Brown.  The family moved to Washington when Michelle was 5 years old.  She graduated from Arlington High School in 1986.  After high school Michelle began working...

Oct 24, 2019

Wayne Olson, 82, of Burlington, WA, passed away on October 24, 2019, with his wife, Regina, and daughter-in-law, Thea, by his side. Wayne was born in Osceola, Wisconsin to Olaf and Alvida Olson. He lived a full life, actively enjoying the outdoors, traveling, raising his large family and as a pioneer in the early days of computer programming. In...

Oct 14, 2019

Monica Jean Carmichael, 86, of Sedro Woolley, WA passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019 in Mount Vernon, WA.  Monica was born on September 7, 1933 in Ipswich, England to William John and Jean Carmichael.

She grew up in England where she married John Holloway.  They immigrated to Canada in the 1950's before moving to the United...

Oct 13, 2019

Richard Edmund (Rich) Meyer , a lifelong Mount Vernon resident, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, October 13, 2019 surrounded by family.  He was 89 years old.

Richard was born on January 12, 1930 to Edmund and Lena Meyer, who had emigrated from Switzerland separately, meeting and marrying in the United States.  Richard attended Avon...

Oct 11, 2019

Henry (Hank) George Dailey, was born in Waterloo, Iowa on November 11, 1936. He was the oldest child and only son of Henry Dailey Sr. and Ella Dailey. Henry's mother and father divorced when Hank was at a young age. His mother Ella then married Robert (Bob) Johnson who raised Hank to adulthood. Hank Married Elizabeth Pauline Cliffton in...

Oct 8, 2019

On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Daniel Harry Wolden passed away at home with his loving wife by his side after enduring a long courageous battle with congestive heart failure.

Harry was born on July 31, 1940 in Mount Vernon, WA.  He was the son of George and Phoebe Wolden of Fir Island, WA. Harry attended Conway grade...

Oct 4, 2019

Shane Cameron Whitener, born October 7th, 1971 in Arlington, WA passed away in his home on October 4th, 2019.  He was a loving husband and an amazing father. He leaves behind his wife, Tracy Whitener, two beautiful daughters, Kylie Lowery married to Dylan Lowery, and Melyssa Whitener, and three stepchildren that he loved...