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Andrew Vander Meulen

Andrew Vander Meulen

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,...

John B Carlson

John B Carlson

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...

Michael Brennen

Michael Brennen

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...

Martha Ann Goertz

Martha Ann Goertz

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...

Janet L Bartee

Janet L Bartee

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...

William Reinstra

William Reinstra

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...

Tracy Lee Fraizer

Tracy Lee Fraizer

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.

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Nola Guerrero

Nola Guerrero

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.

Thomas Garvin Couvion

Thomas Garvin Couvion

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...

Gary W Mohr

Gary W Mohr

Apr 8, 2017

Gary Wayne Mohr, 75, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2017 in Mount Vernon, WA due to complications from kidney cancer. Gary is survived by his wife of 12 years, Beverly J. Mohr. Beverly was Gary's everything. He is also survived by sons of his previous marriage Scott P. Mohr and Chad M. Mohr, grandchildren Mieesha L. Mohr, Ashiono E....

Patricia Easterday

Patricia Easterday

Apr 7, 2017

Patricia Easterday passed away peacefully on April 7th, 2017 in the hospital in Mount Vernon, Washington. She was 70 years old. She was born on October 23rd, 1946 in California.  She moved to Washington in 1996 to be closer to her daughters. Patricia loved to travel and was an excellent private investigator as well as...

Gwen J Cleveland

Gwen J Cleveland

Apr 6, 2017

Gwen Cleveland age 81, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Stafholt nursing home in Blaine, WA.  Gwen was born on a farm in Hatton, North Dakota to Gerhard & Julia Amundson.  Her family moved to Seattle in 1940.  She graduated from Ballard High School in 1953.  She married her high...

Fred B Minahan

Fred B Minahan

Mar 30, 2017

On March 30th, 2017, Fred B. Minahan left behind a legacy as a great family man, educator, and coach. As the youngest of six children, Fred was born on May 30, 1927, to Michael and Ada Minahan in Mt Vernon, Washington.

In 1945, Fred graduated from Mt Vernon High...

Eva A Foster

Eva A Foster

Mar 29, 2017

Eva Foster, 102, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017 at Mira Vista Care Center in Mount Vernon where she was a resident since 2010. She was born on September 9, 1914 in Albertville, AL. Eva was a real southern lady and "Steel Magnolia."   Throughout her life she survived many hardships including...

Shannon Cruz

Shannon Cruz

Mar 28, 2017

Shannon Cruz, 24, of Mount Vernon passed away on March 28, 2017. A time of viewing will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home on Monday April 3, 2017 from 3:00pm to 8:00pm and Tuesday April 4th from 9:00am to 11:00am. A Celebration of Shannon's Life will be held at His Place Church in Burlington on Tuesday April 4, 2017 at...

Shannon Denise Cruz

Shannon Denise Cruz

Mar 28, 2017

Shannon Denise Cruz (Peterson), 24, died unexpectedly on March 28, 2017.

Born on March 19, 1993 in Mount Vernon, Washington, to Todd David and Karen Brink Peterson.  She married Jose Cruz on April 1, 2014. Besides her parents and husband she is survived by, her brother, Preston David Peterson, her maternal grandmother, Sally Peebles Brink, and her...

Helen Draper

Helen Draper

Mar 28, 2017

Helen Draper age 79, passed away March 27, 2017 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, WA.  She was born January 31, 1938 in Alaska.   When she was a young girl, she moved with her mother to Bellingham to live with her grandmother.  Later on she married and moved into the Anacortes area where she raised...

Ray Angus Mac Culloch

Ray Angus Mac Culloch

Mar 27, 2017

Ray Angus Mac Culloch, 72, passed away on March 27, 2017, after a battle with cancer. Ray was born in Los Angeles California on October 6, 1944 to the late David and Viola Mac Culloch. Ray is a graduate from North Central High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University...

Julio E Castillo

Julio E Castillo

Mar 20, 2017

It pleased the Lord to choose March 20, 2017 to receive his faithful servant Julio E. Castillo into His presence. Julio was born on October 9, 1950 in Ahuachapán, El Salvador, C.A. to Cristina Castillo and Gilberto Granados.

Julio came to the United States in 1980. In 1984 he...

Skipper Halgren

Skipper Halgren

Mar 16, 2017

Skip was born September 14, 1965 in Renton , WA ; he passed away March 16, 2017 at his home on Samish Island surrounded by family and friends. Skip loved hunting, fishing and crabbing. He is survived by his wife: Barbie; daughters: Shelby (Jonah) Hopley and Shailey Halgren; grandson: Henry Hopley. A Celebration of Skip's life will be held Saturday,...

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