obituaries

Dec 9, 2017

Bill McMoran was born April 29, 1942 in Mount Vernon to Skeets and Ramona McMoran. He passed away peacefully on December 9, 2017 while surrounded by his family at the age of 75. He is survived by his wife Susan, his daughters Kristie, Alyssa and her children Brody and Sophia, Heather Blake and her son Preston, his brother Don...

Nov 23, 2017

Grace, 91, a longtime resident of Mount Vernon, celebrated Thanksgiving at the table of her beloved Jesus in heaven on 11.23.17. She was born in the Netherlands in 1926; immigrating to CA in 1952 with her husband, Walter and his family. In 1968, Grace and Walt moved to Mount Vernon with their 7 children. They moved to Lynden in 1986....

Nov 23, 2017

  Michael Perry Tausher, 62, of Shoreline, Washington, passed away on November 23, 2017 at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, Washington with Karen, his wife of 13 years, at his side.  

  Mike was born on July 13, 1955 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Wilma and Jim Tausher, and became a loving older brother to Lori and Patti.  Mike graduated from Mount...

Nov 22, 2017

Katherine (Kay) Lorene (Iverson) Callen passed away in Mount Vernon, WA on November 22, 2017.

Kay was born at home, in Wendell, ID, on March 21, 1940; to Bert and Wilma Iverson. She attended school in Jerome, ID. In 1958 she married Charles C. Callen and moved to Condon, OR; completing her senior year and graduating high...

Nov 19, 2017

James Randolph Valentine passed away peacefully on November 19, 2017 at home in Mount Vernon, WA. James was born on April 6, 1932 in Mount Vernon to Tom and Violet Valentine. He attended Skykomish Grade School and Junior High and graduated from Monroe High School in 1950. In 1951 Jim joined the Navy and served 4 years before receiving...

Nov 14, 2017

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 14, 2017, Nelly became our angel. Nelly lost her battle to a rare condition she had been fighting for 7 years (Acute-Intermittent-Porphyria). She fought strong, she fought hard with a positive spirit all the way through. Nelly's joy came from being outdoors. She loved hiking and playing tennis. She had a flare...

Nov 14, 2017

Richard (Dick) L. Johnson passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, beloved ones at his side.

Dick was born on June 24, 1921 in Ferndale WA, to Tillie A.(Smith) and Frank C. Johnson, the youngest of 4 children.

The family moved to the Mount Vernon area when he was a young...

Nov 12, 2017

Samuel Thomson Mann, 79, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. Samuel was born in Louisville, KY to Frank and Lola Mann.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Fadra Mann and their son Troy Mann. He retired from the Census Bureau in Maryland...

Nov 12, 2017

Donald Wayne Kopp, 89, of Mount Vernon, WA, passed away on November 12, 2017.

Nov 1, 2017

Patrick David Hodgman, 63. On November 1, 2017 Pat passed away peacefully at home after a battle with ALS that was fought with dignity and grace. He was born August 3,1954 to Mary Ellen Hodgman and Rolland Hodgman. Pat attended Mount Vernon Schools and graduated from MVHS in 1972. In 1973 he met Lora, the love of his life and...

Oct 31, 2017

Harold Edward Ring, 87, of Darrington, WA passed from this world into the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 31, 2017.

Hal was the only child born to John C. Ring and Clarice E (King) Ring on March 17, 1930 in Courtland, CA. He graduated from Elk Grove High School in California. Hal attended colleges in...

Oct 29, 2017

Stephen Lee Savage was born on June 14, 1955 in Mount Vernon, WA. He passed away on October 29, 2017 knowing that he would be joining his beloved parents, Elaine and Charles Savage and his dear brother, Alan Savage in heaven.

A talented artist, Steve was a graduate of Fine Art Painting from the Seattle Art Institute....

Oct 21, 2017

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, Elaine Maxine Huffstodt went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2017. Elaine...

Oct 19, 2017

James Lamar Maney, 74 passed away on October 19, 2017 at Skagit Valley Hospital . James was born on January 30, 1943   in Lula, GA to Sterling Maney and Margaret Cochran. He grew up in Cornelia, GA and attended South Habersham High School.

James joined the Navy and served at Oak Harbor, WA, for a year where...

Oct 15, 2017

Nolan Hanford Lee, 76, of Mount Vernon peacefully went to be with the Lord on October 15, 2017. Nolan treasured every day that he lived after his diagnosis. He enjoyed spending his days doing the two things he loved the most, working with his cattle and enjoying the time with his family, namely his five grandkids who were the light...

Oct 14, 2017

Isabel M. Stewart, 83, a resident of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully in her home on October 14, 2017. She was born April 27,1934 to Leslie E. Hayton and Frances (Davis) Hayton. She attended Conway Elementary School and graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1952. She married her high school sweetheart, Duane Finsen, in 1952. Their first daughter, Cynthia,...

Oct 13, 2017

Gene Ogden, age 88 went to be with Jesus his Lord and Savior on October 13, 2017. Born in Detroit Michigan the only child of Violet & George Ogden. The family moved from Michigan to California when he was 3 years old. He graduated from Washington High School and El Camino College. His interest in electronics led him to...

Oct 8, 2017

Mrs. Paula Silva, age 90, passed away on 10-8-2017. She was born on 06-29-1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Geronimo Zuniga; she was the 2 nd to the youngest of 7 children.  Paula took up playing several musical instruments and she excelled at playing guitar. She found cooking to be her main interest and realized she had a natural knack for...

Oct 7, 2017

Annie Tisdale, 76, of Port Angeles, WA passed away peacefully on October 7, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. Annie was born in Malaysia on November 17, 1940. Annie was married to Ron E Tisdale until his passing 17 years ago. Annie had one son Cliff. Annie was an incredible woman who went through many difficult periods during...

Sep 30, 2017

Andy Van Esch, 70, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017 surrounded by family and loved ones. Andy was born on May 12, 1947 in Gronegen, Holland and came to the United States when he was 10 months old. The family lived in Artesia and Needles California before settling in Mount Vernon, WA. He graduated from Mount Vernon High...