Leland Novotny
Dec 9, 2013
Leland "Bud" Novotny, age 87, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2013 at the Mount Vernon Life Care Center.Bud was born on May 3, 1926 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, the second of two children to A.M. "Pink" and Leona Novotny.After graduating from Mount Vernon High School in 1944, he followed in the steps of many young men at that time...
Francisco "Pancho" Nava Fuentes
Dec 7, 2013
Dad passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife Paula of thirty-five years. Sons and daughters: Gloria, Lucy, Linda, Frank, Tony, Spencer, Eric, Mary and Ward. Paula's daughters: Jo, Stella, Esther and Nancy. He had numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He moved from Mexico at the age of five and grew up in Texas....
Ivan J. Carlson, Sr.
Dec 6, 2013
Ivan Carlson, Sr. Ivan was born July 13, 1935, in Mount Vernon, Washington to John "Bert" and Sarah Carlson. On Dec 6, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family, Ivan went home to be with the Lord. He graduated from La Conner High School in 1953 and joined the Air Force immediately after graduating. Ivan and Elaine Harris were united...
Kenneth David Bromels
Nov 3, 2013
Kenneth David Bromels, Ken was born June 30, 1962 in Mount Vernon to David and LaJune Bromels, he passed away unexpectedly November 3, 2013 in La Conner. Ken was preceded in death by his father, David; maternal grandparents, Henry and Lola Moore; paternal grandparents, Oscar and Billie Bromels. Ken is survived by his mother. LaJune Bromels; son, Kory Bromels; brother,...
Raymond Charles Reuble
Oct 28, 2013
Raymond Charles "Ray" Reuble passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2013 after a brief battle with heart disease. He was born on September 18, 1933 in Coupeville, WA to Gus and Marie (Tesch) Reuble. He graduated from Coupeville High school, class of 1952 and then became an International Farm Exchange student to New Zealand for 9 months. He returned to...
Robert Scott Taylor
Sep 23, 2013
Robert Scott Taylor, 58, of Mount Vernon passed away September 23 due to complications from early-onset Alzheimer's. He was born December 18, 1954 to Bill and Lorna Taylor. He grew up in Lake Stevens learning the auto mechanics trade at the family service station. Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, had a fantastic sense of humor...
Selma Anderson Bergstrom
Aug 30, 2013
Selma Anderson Bergstrom passed away August 30, 2013, peacefully and secure in her faith at age 96.Selma was born December 17, 1917 to Edison pioneers Herman and Anne Gurine Anderson. She is a graduate of Edison High School. Selma married Edward F. Bergstrom August 3, 1939. They spent most of their married life in Conway and Mt. Vernon.Selma's first job...
Patricia Faye (Crockett Dendauw) Doddridge
Aug 26, 2013
Patricia "Patti" Doddridge, age 79, passed peacefully on August 26, 2013 in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born on July 23, 1934 in Sacramento, CA to Virgil and Jen (DuMars) Crockett. Patricia grew up in Sacramento, California graduating from Sacramento High School in 1952. She married Donald Dendauw in 1953 and during their 12 year marriage had 4 children together....
Ramon Leal Silva
Aug 25, 2013
Ramon was born October 13, 1930 in Cadereyta, Jimenez, Mexico; he passed away August 25, 2013 in Cadereyta, Jimenez, Mexico. Ramon married Dominga in 1953 and had 9 children: Jose (Susie), Mary (Jerry), Ramon (Petra), Sergio (Nelly), Tony (Debbie), Sam, Danny (Alicia), Cecilia (Guy) and Carlos. He and Dominga moved to Lynden, WA in 1963, in 1969 they moved to...
Robert Franklin Hoag
Aug 18, 2013
Robert Franklin Hoag Bob was born August 5, 1926 in Mount Vernon, WA to Albert and Nellie (Nelson) Hoag; he passed away August 18, 2013 at his home Burlington with his family by his side. Bob married Muriel Hall in 1944 and started their family with 3 children: Joanne, Patti and Steven Hoag. Bob joined Skagit Golf and Country Club...
Stephen L Mccauley
Aug 13, 2013
Stephen L. McCauley, a retired Deputy Sheriff and Vietnam Veteran, passed away at age 62 on August 13, 2013. Steve was a lifelong Northwest resident who attended high school in Bellingham, Washington. After Steve's military service, he was employed by the Whatcom County Sheriffs Department for 28 years. When not working, you could always find Steve on one of his...
Robert Earl Case
Aug 10, 2013
Robert Earl "Rocky" Case Rocky passed away August 10, 2013 in Sedro Woolley, WA. Rocky graduated from Darrington High School in 1974. He then enlisted into the US Navy and served his Country for 4 years. Afterwards he worked as a logger and then with the US Forest Service fighting fires for many years until retirement in 2009. He was...
Louise Eleanor Looff-Barker
Aug 10, 2013
LOUISE ELEANOR TEELE LOOFF-BARKER November 1, 1917 - August 10, 2013 Louise went into the arms of her Lord and Savior after suffering illnesses for some years. She was born to Elsie Ella and Merle A. Teele in Saratoga Springs, New York. Her family moved to Santa Monica, CA for Louise's health when she was seven years old. Louise graduated...
Ulene E Lund
Aug 9, 2013
ULENE E. LUND Ulene E. Lund, 89, passed away peacefully at Mira Vista Care Center on Friday, August 9, 2013, surrounded by her family and caring staff at Mira Vista. Ulene was born March 5, 1924 in Sunburst, Montana, the daughter of Emil and Lena Kohles. She was born and raised on the family farm in Sunburst where she lived...
Crystal Mae Nokleby
Aug 1, 2013
Crystal Mae Nokleby age 78, passed away August 1, 2013 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She was born January 29, 1935 in Mount Vernon to John and Mabel Rindal and grew up on the family farm on Fir Island. She attended Conway Grade School and graduated from Mount Vernon, High School. Crystal wed Bill Nokleby, the love of...
Gary Paul Hartnett
Jul 30, 2013
Gary Paul Hartnett, 58, passed away peacefully July 30, 2013 at his home in Mount Vernon, Washington. Gary was born November 5, 1954 in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He was the son of Glen and Marion Hartnett. He graduated in 1972 from Columbus High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, graduated in 1976 from Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and worked on his graduate...
Eugene R. Bergenholtz
Jul 27, 2013
Eugene R. Bergenholtz Gene, age 91, passed away peacefully July 27, 2013 at his home in Mount Vernon with his wife by his side; he was born September 7, 1921 in Hazelton, Idaho to Carl and Erma Bergenholtz. Gene spent his early years in Idaho until joining the U.S. Navy in 1942 serving in WWII on the USS Tuscaloosa (Atlantic)...
Eddie Ray Johnson
Jul 15, 2013
Eddie R Johnson Ed was born in Burlington, WA to Ed and Doris Johnson and grew up with three older sisters - Donna, Lea, and Kay - in Marblemount, WA. Ed graduated from Concrete High School. Totem Trail Restaurant and Motel in Marblemount was built and ran by his parents, where Ed worked as a cook. He was a logger,...
Ed Walker
Jun 16, 2013
Ed Walker 89, passed away peacefully June 16, 2013 at his home in Mt. Vernon. Ed was born in Mt. Vernon August 31, 1923 to Bruce and Treva Walker. His 89 years were spent in Skagit Valley living the Valley pleasures to the fullest. There he met his Valley girl Eldora Alm whom he married July 9, 1948. Ed served...
Pearl Petrzelka
Jun 14, 2013
Pearl Lillian Petrzelka passed away peacefully on June 14, 2013. Pearl was born May 26, 1925 in Stanwood, WA to Scandinavian immigrants Erik and Solveig Nelson. She attended school there, graduating from East Stanwood High School in 1943. After graduation, Pearl went to work at the Bank of Stanwood. In the fall of 1944, she enrolled at the University of...
