obituaries

Feb 28, 2018

Beloved husband, father and friend was called to his heavenly home on 02/28/18. Bill was born and raised in Mt Vernon, graduating from Mt Vernon High School. He served in the Army and the Vietnam War, attended Skagit Valley College and Bellingham Technical College. His profession was a appliance technician, where he was the best in the business. Bill loved...

Feb 27, 2018

Robert W. Cushman November 18, 1939 – February 27, 2018 Bob was born in Los Angeles, CA to Wayman G. Cushman and Ruth Johnson Cushman. He grew up in San Dimas, CA in the family business, Cushman Hardware. Bob attended Cal Poly Pomona where he was very involved in student government and was Rose Parade float chairman. During this time,...

Feb 24, 2018

Frances J Bruns, 96, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center in Mount Vernon, WA on February 24, 2018. She was a truly remarkable lady, an avid sports fan, and mentally sharp to the very end. Frances was born in Buffalo, North Dakota on December 28, 1921 to parents, Holger and Elizabeth Rasmussen. She is survived by her daughter Kaye...

Feb 18, 2018

Clarence Earl Whited Born August 9, 1924 in Burlington Junction, Missouri passed away February 18, 2018 in Mount Vernon, Washington at the age of 93. Earl married Betty Hill December 22, 1956. Together they raised a blended family of eight children. Sons Warren Hill and Kenneth Hill and son in-law Tom Wallace preceded him in death. He is survived by...

Feb 18, 2018

William "David" Green passed peacefully in his sleep at the Warm Beach Health Care Center in Stanwood, WA on February 18, 2018. David was born to Otis and Muriel Green in Eldorado, KS on April 5, 1928. He was the second of three children. His father worked for Bates & Rogers Construction Company. The family traveled with his jobs, and...

Feb 14, 2018

Our Friend, Husband, Father, Grandfather and Teacher; Rex Allen Pettis, of Sedro-Woolley WA, passed away on February 14th 2018. Rex was born in Spokane WA on October 25th 1952. He attended School at Anacortes and lived his entire life here in the Skagit Valley. Rex worked in the Construction Industry throughout his life owning several businesses along the way. He...

Feb 13, 2018

Doris was born September 4, 1932 in Lansing, Michigan to Albert and Esther (Parks) Bopp; she passed away February 13, 2018 in Mount Vernon. Doris married Larry Dargitz and moved from Michigan in 1952, they raised their family in Burlington. Doris took much pride in her family, home and friends. She was very active with the kids sporting events. She...

Feb 6, 2018

Coral Lee Chalice, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, February 6th, after a 16-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Born July 20, 1943, to LeRoy & Adella (Olson) Kastner, Coral was raised and attended school in Bellingham. As a child, she ran the aisles of the American and Mt. Baker Theatres, where her father was manager. Her mother worked full-time...

Feb 4, 2018

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Steven Clyde Peterson. He was deeply loved, cared for, and honored during his...

Feb 3, 2018

Joanne Mason Shekelle, 89 years young, passed on to a better life on February 3rd, 2018. She was born in Seattle Washington and lived much of her life in Oak Harbor, graduating from Oak Harbor High School in 1947. In the mid 1980's through 2015, Joanne resided in the Burlington and Mt Vernon area. She was the beautiful daughter of...

Jan 20, 2018

Charles "Keith" Ash was born February 19, 1928 in Mt. Vernon, WA to Charles A. Ash and Gertrude A. Rawson and passed away on January 20, 2018.

Keith grew up in the Big Lake area and attended Concrete high school. He served 3 years as an Army Corporal with the 11th. Airborne in Japan. During his service...

Jan 16, 2018

The Lord has called upon Robert to come and help him. Even the Lord needed help with the safety for His angels and only the best will do. So, he called upon Robert, a top safety Compliance officer to help with the angel's wings and make sure they could fly as Robert was a FAA DER, ODA, Certification Cabin Safety...

Jan 15, 2018

Mary was such a bright light in our lives, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. For 7 years she fought a vigilant battle with her illness. Through times of great suffering, she somehow managed to always have a ready smile and a genuine concern for the lives and well-being of others.

Mary was born and raised in...

Jan 9, 2018

Clayton Conrad Sibley, age 63 passed away suddenly on January 9, 2018. He was born on January 15, 1954 in Mount Vernon, WA to Donald & Genevieve Sibley, Clayton was the youngest of 4 children.

Clayton met his wife Rhonda, the love of his life, and were married July 26, 1975. They had been married 42 years...

Dec 24, 2017

Marilyn E. Carlson, 71, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017 unexpectedly.

She was born in Thief River Falls Minnesota December 29, 1945, the daughter of Alvin Mandt and Agnes Mandt.  She attended Thief River Falls High School and graduated in 1963.

Sometime after graduation she moved to Seattle where she met her future husband Joel...

Dec 24, 2017

Eleanor "Spike" Marie Schmidt, age 61 passed away December 24th, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was always known as Spike to her family and friends! She was a life long resident of Skagit County and a registered Nurse for 35 years. She took care of everyone. She loved her family first and...

Dec 22, 2017

Todd Perry Bos

Todd, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on December 13, 2017 after an 8 year battle with cancer.  He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Susan Smiley Bos; two daughters: Tina Bos Devenport (Kent) and Tresa Bos LeVasseur (Bob); 4 grandchildren, Kaden Devenport, Daniel, Kathryn and Leah LeVasseur; borther:...

Dec 19, 2017

Faye was born September 12, 1930 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Chester and Lena David.  Faye passed away at her home on December 19, 2017.  She married Leland "Bud" Schnell on July 1, 1950 at the Burlington Methodist Church and was a member of Bethany Covenant Church for over 60 years.  She is survived by her husband, Leland; daughter, Debbie (Larry)...

Dec 13, 2017

Todd Perry Bos

Todd, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on December 13, 2017 after an 8 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of nearly 52 years, Susan Smiley Bos; two daughters: Tina Bos Davenport (Kent) and Tresa Bos LeVasseur (Bob); 4 grandchildren,...

Dec 12, 2017

Kenneth Wayne Kite, 89, of Burlington, WA passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017.  Ken was born on January 12, 1928 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.  Ken served in the Navy and the Army after he graduated from high school.  Ken entered the Navy on September 16, 1949 and was honorably discharged from the Army on December 19, 1962. He received a...