obituaries

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...

Aug 17, 2018

Charmian Claire Mason was born to Warren David and Mamie Florence (Watkins) Parker. She passed from this world at 85 years old. Her family and friends called her Charm. She was born at home in Chacora, FL on a 140-acre orange grove. She had eight brothers and sisters. Charm lived in South Carolina and Oregon but for most of her...

Aug 13, 2018

Darlene, the daughter of Pauline and Marvin Dickson, died on Monday, August 13 th at 90 years of age. She was born in Heber Utah on November 27, 1927. She passed away in her sleep at the Creekside Assisted Living facility in Washington State. On July 31 st she entered hospice care as her health was rapidly deteriorated. Darlene...

Aug 11, 2018

Jennifer Lynell Rogers, 48, passed away on August 11, 2018. She was born in Bremerton, WA on February 28, 1970 to Richard Larson and Jan Bingham. Jennifer graduated from Burlington- Edison High School in 1988 and went on to graduate from SST Travel School. Jennifer married the love of her life Michael Curtis Rogers on September 11, 1993 and the...

Aug 7, 2018

Richard L. Stevenson (Rich-Steve), 88, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018. Rich was born in Anacortes, WA on December 22, 1929. Rich married the love of his life, Bonny Owens on June 18, 1950 in Anacortes and they spent 68 wonderful and happy years together. Richard worked for Concrete Nor'West for 42 years. He worked...

Aug 1, 2018

Doris Caroline O'Dell passed away quietly and peacefully in the early hours on August 1st, 2018 following an extended battle with Alzheimer's. Doris was born in Libby, Montana on June 10th, 1934 to Herbert and Esther Hamann. She graduated from Libby High School in 1952. Following graduation, she spent a few years simply living life and navigating life as a...

Jul 30, 2018

Brandy Marie Crossman lost her courageous battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer and found peace on July 30, 2018. A beloved wife and mother, she left us a legacy to follow and smiles to remember her by. Brandy was born March 14, 1958 to George and Lois Dyer at Ft. Belvoir Army Base in Virginia. She traveled the United States...

Jul 26, 2018

Frederick "Fred" Knutzen passed away at his home in Big Lake, WA, on July 26, after a brief battle with Esophageal Cancer.  He was born on October 23, 1942, to Earl and Alice Knutzen.  After graduating from Lynden High School (1962), Fred joined the Navy where he served on the USS Hornet. He later got his private pilot's license...

Jul 23, 2018

Donneta (Pyle) Mucke is now walking with the Lord after passing away from one of the many

complications arising during her battle with a malignant brain tumor these past four months.

Donneta, along with her twin sister, Rowena, was born in Yakima, WA on December 8, 1939. As the daughter of LeEtta and Linvil Pyle,...

Jul 19, 2018

Robert Lewis (Louie)McGruder Jr.,65, passed away Thursday July 19, 2018. Robert was born in Lansing Michigan on March 8, 1953 to Robert L. McGruder and Martha L. Hopkins. He was preceded in death by his older brother Elmo Williams and his father Robert Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jaimie (Bos)McGruder, his Mother, Martha L Cager, his first...

Jul 17, 2018

Deanna Mejia Yepez passed away July 17, 2018 in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born July 11. 1964 in Mount Vernon. She was a stay at home mom and welcomed everyone with open arms, and loved cooking for others. She enjoyed BBQ's, fishing, garage saleing, beaches, spending time with her grandkids and sisters, watching the Food Channel, Travel CHeannel, Hallmark...

Jul 13, 2018

Kenneth Leo Guernsey died Friday the 13 th , 2018. He was born September 9 th 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he lived for 4 years before moving to Seattle with his family. He spent most of his early years in the north Seattle area. He attended Ronald Elementary, Hamilton Junior High and Lincoln High School where he graduated...

Jul 13, 2018

Dorothy Deloras Merritt, 94, of Mount Vernon, passed away in her sleep on Friday, July 13, 2018. She was born October 4, 1923, in Oldham, South Dakota, the daughter of John and Lucy Pirsch. She married Bob Merritt in 1946, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They moved to Mount Vernon in 1948, where, after raising her six children, Dorothy worked...

Jul 13, 2018

On July 13 th , 2018, Aase Marie Miller, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in Redmond/Bellevue at the age of 76 years, after an 18-year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Aase Marie will be forever remembered by her loving husband Bruce, two caring children Catherine & Craig, three grandchildren Søren, Andreas and Sarah and her brother...

Jul 12, 2018

The precious soul of Marjorie Elizabeth Easley, 93, passed out of her earthly body on July 12, 2018 at Birchview Memory Care, Sedro Woolley, WA and into the hands of her Lord and Savior JESUS CHRIST. Marjorie was a longtime resident of Skagit county, living near LaConner for over fifty-seven years. She was born in north Texas on February 6,...

Jul 12, 2018

Karie Ann Chastain (Sebrechts), 44, passed away on July 12, 2018. Karie has gone home to our Lord. She was born on February 14, 1974 to Joe and Becky Sebrechts of Michigan. Karie will be greatly missed. Thank you to all who knew and loved her.

Jul 10, 2018

Rene went to be with his Lord on July 10, 2018. He passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital at the age of 67. He was born on January 17, 1951 in Ahuachapan, El Salvador. Rene moved to Washington State where he met his wife Carolina Lopez. They were married on February 15, 1986. In their 32 years of marriage...