obituaries

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...

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...