obituaries

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...

Sep 24, 2017

Janice passed away lovingly and peacefully to her God in Heaven, surrounded by her family September 24, 2017 in Sedro Woolley.

As a Burlington native had a long history in Washington, beginning with her family's fine furnishing store-Vandeman's. Janice was an elementary student at Lucille Umbarger and an accomplished graduate of B-EHS in 1962. She went onto...

Sep 24, 2017

Robert Clair Erickson, 87, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2017 in Lynnwood, WA.  He was born on December 19, 1929 in Everett, WA.  Robert graduated from Everett High School in 1948.  Shortly after high school he joined the Marine Corps. He then joined the United States Naval Reserves and was a member of the Seabees and retired as...

Sep 20, 2017

Bonnie Lou Fraser, age 92, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on September 20, 2017. She was born to Martin...

Sep 13, 2017

Estevan Uvalle passed away September 13, 2017 in Mount Vernon WA. He was born April 11, 1974 in Sunnyside, WA.

Estevan Uvalle was a caring, loving, funny man. Estevan always had a positive outlook on life, no matter how negative the situation was. He was known to be the funniest guy, always had jokes to say. He...

Sep 9, 2017

Florence M. Jewell, 92, ("Shirley" to those who knew her) of Burlington, WA, passed away of pneumonia on 9/9/17 at the Hospital in Sedro Woolley, WA with her family nearby. She was born and raised in Canon City, CO, second daughter to Neal and Stella Shirley (Moss). She had one sister, Mary Jo Hoadley (Cheyenne, WY) and three brothers,...