obituaries

Oct 18, 2018

Harland Forrest passed away at his home in Chehalis, WA on 10/18/2018. He was born on December 1st, 1943 in Seattle, WA to Harland and Myrtle (Boeck) Forrest. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janice Bishop and grandson Leo Edward. Harland was a salesman his whole life peddling cars, home and auto glass, garage doors and advertising...

Oct 9, 2018

Verna Evelyn Day, 99, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on October 8, 2018. Verna was born in Bozeman, MT on June 7, 1919 to Edward and Verna Cass. She is survived by her daughter Patricia Dianne Hingey, granddaughter Debbie Watts and 2 great-grandchildren Joshua and Olivia. Verna was preceded in death by her husband Sherman Day. She will...

Oct 1, 2018

Vivian H. Fredlund Vivian Hazel was born in Everson, Washington, to Arthur and Selma (Westrud) Rushold October 21, 1926 and passed away October 1, 2018. Vivian grew up in Nooksack, Washington with her siblings Harland, Alta, Sylvia, Gladys, and Myrtle. She attended Harmony School and graduated from Mount Baker High School in 1944. She met the love of her life,...

Sep 27, 2018

Dolores Mae Bratland, 87, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018. Dolores was born on September 30, 1930 to Earl and Mabel Behling. She was raised in Snohomish, WA and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1948. Dolores married the love of her life John on February 27, 1952 and the two were blessed with three children Janice, Karen and...

Sep 26, 2018

Norman William Geiser, 87, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018. Norman was born in California on October 24, 1930. Norman spent many years working for San Juan County as a weight control officer before retiring to Mount Vernon. He had a love of airplanes and spent his free time building experimental airplanes. Norman is survived...

Sep 26, 2018

Gerald Kunferman, 77, passed away at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, WA on September 18, 2018. Gerald was born to Donald and Patricia Kunferman on May 6, 1941 in Burlington, WA where he grew up with his sister Sharon Kunferman. Jerry attended ICC and graduated from Burlington High School and Skagit Valley College. He was an army veteran and was stationed...

Sep 23, 2018

Terry Lee Treat age 62, passed away peacefully at home on September 23, 2018. Terry was born November 29th, 1955 in Bozeman, Montana to the late Mr. and Mrs. George D. Sprinkle (Kathryn). On December 2nd 1972, Terry married the love of her life Donald Ray Treat in Sedro Woolley, Washington. They made their home in Bozeman, Montana, where they...

Sep 23, 2018

Marilyn M. Johnson, age 90, a life-long resident of Skagit Valley, passed away peacefully on Sunday the 23rd of September in Burlington, Washington. Born September 14, 1928 in Mount Vernon to her loving parents Elmer and Sylvia Junquist, she was raised on the family farm in West Mount Vernon. Marilyn was the youngest of six children. When reminiscing about her...

Sep 21, 2018

Robert (Bob) Edward Chichester Sr was doing what he loved, fishing the Skagit River, when he unexpectedly passed away on September 21, 2018.  Born on March 22, 1942 in Anacortes, WA to Milton & Lillian Chichester, Bob was the youngest of their three sons.

Bob lived his entire life in Skagit County. He helped his dad run...

Sep 21, 2018

Robert (Bob) Edward Chichester Sr was doing what he loved, fishing the Skagit River, when he unexpectedly passed away on September 21, 2018.  Born on March 22, 1942 in Anacortes, WA to Milton & Lillian Chichester, Bob was the youngest of their three sons.

Bob lived his entire life in Skagit County. He helped his dad run...

Sep 18, 2018

Gregory A. Hall, 71, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on September 18, 2018. Greg was born on December 19, 1946 in Renton, WA. and is the son of Arthur and Betty Hall. Greg was raised in Renton and moved to Mount Vernon in 1973. Greg was a loving and devoted husband and father. He is well known for...

Sep 17, 2018

Robert (Bob) E. Blem, 87, residing in Mt Vernon, Washington passed away on September 17, 2018. Celebration of Life services will be held at the Everett Elks Lodge, 2802 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201 (425)252-4179, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm on Saturday, November 10, 2018. Bob was born on November 26, 1930 in Everett, WA to Edwin & Anna Blem. They...

Sep 17, 2018

Russell "Chubby" Dralle, born September 17, 1960, was the youngest of the Dralle boys. He was the apple of Janette's, his mother's eye! Russ passed away peacefully on September 17, 2018.

After graduating with the class of 1978 MVHS, Russ went on to college at WSU. After college, Russ came home to the Skagit Valley to do...

Sep 11, 2018

Shirley Kathrine Burnett, 81, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018 with her children by her side. Shirley was born on February 26, 1937 in Mount Vernon, WA to Henning and Kathrine (Axelson) Pearson. She was the youngest of four children, joining sister Dorothy and brothers Richard and Gene. Shirley attended Mount Vernon High School and graduated with the class...

Sep 8, 2018

Ken Verge, born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, a loving husband, father, grandfather, sail-boater, inventor, engineer and WWII Veteran, died peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 8, 2018 at the age of 90. Ken is survived by his wife of 70 years, Shirlee. He was the father of 5: Bill (Colleen) Verge of Chelsea, MI; Nona (Clayton) Nishina of Kealakekua, HI;...

Aug 29, 2018

John Mathew Hamers Jr. was born on November 7, 1924 in Seattle, WA to Jack and Agnes Hamers. He departed this life on August 29, 2018 in Mount Vernon, WA. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one grandchild. He is survived by sons John (Andrea) of San Luis Obispo, CA, Michael (Rebecca) of Hereford, AZ,...

Aug 27, 2018

Rena Wester, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed on to her heavenly home with her family beside her on Monday, August 27, 2018, in Lynden, Washington. Rena was born as "Renske" Dykstra in the province of Tzum, Friesland, in Holland on June 17, 1924, to Johannes and Janke Dykstra as one of 6 children. Four...

Aug 26, 2018

Harriet Smith passed away in a way that many of us would wish for ourselves…. full of great memories and accomplishments, feeling completely loved and care for as well as being deeply tired and completely worn out. She released for her soul on August 26, 2018. Harriet Ruth Lang was born on January 11, 1929 in Alhambra California. She was...

Aug 22, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Davis, 94, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on August 22, 2018 surrounded by family. Mary was born to Harry and Flora Thaw on November 17, 1932 in Verga, New Jersey. Mary worked for the Oak Harbor and Mount Vernon School Districts. She also worked in the ship yards for the government during the war and was...

Aug 19, 2018

Sofia Ibarra de Gonzales passed away August 19, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was born September 18, 1943 Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico. She lived in Texas for a while and then her and her husband decided to settle and raise their family in Mount Vernon, WA.  she enjoyed cooking large meals for her big family.  She had...