obituaries

May 29, 2017

On May 29, 2017, Ronald Parker White II passed away surrounded by his loving family. Ronnie was 54 years old . Ronnie fought a brave fight against colon cancer for the last 8 months.

Ronnie, the baby of four children, was born on July 9, 1962 to...

May 26, 2017

James Marshall Ford entered the living world September 30th, 1927 in Ryderwood Washington.  He was the only son born to Bernice and Marshall Ford, growing up with three sisters.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep May 26, 2017 at his home on the beach in Anacortes. Our greater community lost a tireless advocate for...

May 23, 2017

Ada Denese "Dee" Wolf, age 84, passed away, May 23, 2017, at home in Mount Vernon, WA.

She was born in Sturgis, South Dakota to Velma (Egly) and Dennis York and raised in Mitchell, Nebraska.

Robert "Bob" Wolf and Dee married in 1953...

May 20, 2017

Jane Elizabeth (Helpinstill) Salbador, 86, died on May 20, 2017 in Mount Vernon, Washington. Her cause of death was complications from Parkinson's disease. She fought a valiant fight against the ravages of this debilitating disease. Jane was born January 10, 1931 in Nacogdoches, Texas the only child of Jewel H and Mina E (Seelbach) Helpinstill....

May 16, 2017

Cathryn Ann (Cathy) Hanson

Went home to heaven peacefully May 16, 2017 at her sister's home. Cathy had Down's Syndrome and blessed her family with her life. One of her favorite sayings was "Happy, Happy, Happy" and she was, sharing that happiness through laughs, a beautiful smile, and the...

May 15, 2017

William (Bill) Thomas Taylor passed away on May 15, 2017 at Prestige Care and Rehab in Burlington, Washington. Bill was born on September 2, 1953 to William and Clara Taylor. He grew up on a dairy farm in West Mount Vernon and, in spite of the challenges of epilepsy, graduated from Mount Vernon High School...

May 14, 2017

Irene (Carr) Downs passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the age of 98. She was born on a prairie in Teigen, Montana on January 5, 1919 joining two brothers.   The family moved to Bellingham when she was 7.  After graduating from Whatcom High School, she went to work for a five and dime...

May 13, 2017

Rita May Leers, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away, surrounded by her adoring family, due to complications of Alzheimer's disease at the age of 86 on May 13, 2017. Rita was known for her good-humor, generosity and welcoming spirit which made her a favorite with all who knew her.

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May 13, 2017

Cecelia Curbow 87, passed away peacefully at Mira Vista Care Center with her husband of 54 years, Ron Curbow by her side. Born in Smithland, Iowa to Ted & Ruth Jonas on Oct. 9, 1929. She moved to Washington in 1949. She worked for Skagit Valley Telephone Co. as a switchboard operator. Later for PNB...

May 12, 2017

Norman Macaulay Graham died unexpectedly in a car accident on Interstate 5 near Bow, Washington on May 12, 2017.  He was 86 years old.

Norman was born December 9, 1930, in Bellingham, Washington, the fourth child of Robert L. and Margaret Macaulay Graham.  The son...

May 4, 2017

Miguel Rene Felix Sr.,

36, passed away at his

home on May 4, 2017.

He was born on August

13, 1980 in Stockton, CA.

Miguel moved to the

Skagit Valley as a young

boy. Miguel attended

May 2, 2017

Mount Vernon, WA --- Andrew "Andy" Vander Meulen, age 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

He passed away peacefully at Skagit Valley Hospital.

Andy is survived by his wife, Lois; his five daughters, Shari (Jim) Hudson, Debi Vander Meulen,...

Apr 30, 2017

John B. Carlson was born on October 15, 1933 in Seattle to John and Dorothy Carlson, where he joined his sister Helen. His parents divorced when he was six. John went to live with his grandmother in Silvana. When his mother remarried, he moved with her to Arlington for a short time. He then attended...

Apr 28, 2017

Michael Henry Brennen, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2017 in Mt. Vernon after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 24, 1947 in Seattle to Russell and Marion Brennen.

After graduating from Ballard High School in 1965, Mike continued his education at Shoreline Community...

Apr 28, 2017

Martha Ann Goertz, 78, loving wife and mother, joined the Good Lord on April 28, 2017, passing peacefully at home. She was preceded by her husband of fifty-three years, Phillip, and survived by her sons Jeffrey, Ronald and his wife Carrie and their children John and Jennifer, Steven and his wife Deanna and their children Brandi, Lindsay and her children...

Apr 28, 2017

Janet L. Bartee passed away April 28, 2017 at 96. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Roy and Janet Bartee.

She moved often, but felt most at home on her beloved old Mt Vernon farm, overlooking the Nookchamps Valley with swans flying overhead. Art and creativity were a...

Apr 27, 2017

Bill Reinstra died Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Mount Vernon, WA. He was born on January 3, 1929 to John W. & Lillian (Lee) Reinstra in Oak Harbor, WA where he grew up helping his father & grandfather in the masonry business. Later he tried his hand at commercial fishing with his father. He served in the U.S. Army from...

Apr 25, 2017

Our dearest Friend, Fiancé, Sister, Mother and Aunt; Tracy Lee Johns Frazier, of Big Lake WA, passed away on April 25th 2017.

Tracy was born in Bremerton, WA. on February 12th 1976. She attended High School at Burlington Edison High School and Mount Vernon High School from 1990-1994.

Apr 24, 2017

Nola J. Guerrero, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2017. A graveside service and reception will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Hawthorne Memorial Park. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

Apr 10, 2017

Thomas G. Couvion, age 91 passed away April 10, 2017 I Sedro Woolley, WA.  He was born December 5, 1925 in Sammamish Lake, WA to Bernice and Thomas A. Couvion.  Thomas attended school Kelso WA.  He joined the military at seventeen and served in the Army in WWII.  Following his discharge he attended Seattle University...