Kathryn "K.D." Denise Powell
Apr 2, 2010
On Friday April 2, 2010 Kathryn Denise Powell passed away from injuries received in the Tesoro Refinery Explosion. Kathryn, known as K.D. to friends and family, was born in Portland, Oregon on May 3, 1981. She moved with her family to the Skagit Valley in 1984 where she attended school until her graduation from Mount Vernon High School in 1999....
Geraldine "Gerri Harriman
Mar 30, 2010
Geraldine "Gerri" Harriman passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2010 in Mount Vernon, WA. Gerri was born January 19, 1936 in Sweet Grass, Montana. She was raised in Sunburst, Montana and graduated High School there in 1954. In 1958 Gerri moved to Washington with the Texaco Refinery. She lived in Bellingham from 1980-2001 and...
Rosalie Emily "Rose" Young
Mar 24, 2010
Rosalie Emily "Rose" Young age 87 passed away March 24, 2010 in Mount Vernon. She was born August 4, 1922 near Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Theodore and Dorothy Merritt. At age 2 ½ she moved to Mukilteo where she attended Everett High School and then graduated from Arlington High School in 1941. In her adult life she lived in Bellingham,...
Roy B. Naylor
Mar 8, 2010
ROY BENJAMIN NAYLOR, JR. October 13, 1918 - March 8, 2010 Roy was born in San Luis Obispo, California on October 13, 1918; lived his childhood in Gilroy, California with parents Ida M. White and Roy B. Naylor, Sr. He had had strong ties to Gilroy from both is paternal and maternal sides of his family, the Willson's and Phegley's....
Lois P Hewitt
Mar 3, 2010
Lois P. (Clara) Hewitt, 87, of Mount Vernon, WA passed away Tuesday March 3, 2010 at Mira Vista Care Center. Lois was born September 27, 1922 to her parents Charles and Clara Price near Darrington, Washington and graduated from Darrington High School. She married her soul mate, Wayland on November 20, 1941 in Couer d' Alene, Idaho. When Wayland joined...
Alexander Robert Glaubert
Mar 1, 2010
Alexander Robert "Al" Glaubert Al was born November 3, 1920 in Lithuania, outside the city of Kaunas; he passed away March 1, 2010 in an auto accident. He immigrated to Tacoma at 3 years of age. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1938. He attended the University of Washington for 1 year. He attended the Officers School for Merchant...
Jean M. Jansen
Feb 16, 2010
Jean Margaret Hogg Jansen was born to John Alexander and Frances Beatrice Hogg in Vancouver, Washington on March 30, 1914. The oldest of seven children, she graduated from Vancouver High School in 1931. She was involved in music, often as piano accompanist, and worked in the Vancouver Public Library for a number of years to earn money for college. Mrs....
Sandra Suzanne Pollino
Jan 31, 2010
Sandra Suzanne Pollino August 2, 1937 – January 31, 2010 On January 31, 2010, Sandra Pollino, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, confidant and friend re-joined the love of her life and husband of over 51 years, Thomas, in heaven. Sandra, like her husband, was from modest means; however, she and Tom made the most of their loving upbringing by embracing...
John F. Grazier
Jan 31, 2010
John F. Grazier, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 31, 2010, peacefully in his sleep. John was born in Baxter springs, Kansas on December 9, 1924 to Moses and Lucinda Grazier. After finishing school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served from 1941 to 1945 in World War II....
Darla L. Lund
Jan 24, 2010
Darla L. (Erickson) Lund Darla was born July 19, 1960 in Everett, WA to Samuel and Mickie (Giroux) Erickson; she passed away January 24, 2010 in Seattle. Darla graduated from Everett High School in 1978. Darla loved auto racing, street rodding, photography, scrap booking, camping, playing at the casino and helping others. She is survived by her husband: Dave; 4-legged...
Martha Jean Shively
Jan 16, 2010
Martha Jean Shively, born July 8, 1936 was granted her angel wings when she went home to live with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 16, 2010. Jean had spent her last few weeks at her Burlington home visiting with her family and friends and resting from her nine month battle against pancreatic cancer. Jean was born in Hutchinson, Kansas...
Mary Luana Mcfadden
Jan 15, 2010
Born to Henry C. and Nora (Phillips) Hill in Ucon, Idaho, Luana was the eldest of five children. She grew up on the family farm and attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. Luana married Ron (R.K.) McFadden May 23, 1942 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She lived in Ucon until Ron was discharged from the Navy in 1945 when the couple...
Nils Tore Larsen
Jan 6, 2010
Nils Tore Larsen passed away peacefully January 6, 2010 in Mount Vernon, WA. He was born in Tonsberg, Norway on November 26, 1924 to Nils and Mayn. He is survived by his son Bjorn (Nancy) and daughter Berit and grandchildren – Erika (Julie), Bjorn Jr. (Laura), Heidi (Jonathan) and Melissa. He is also survived by his sister Anne-Marie, sisters-in-law Solveig...
Pearl Allen
Jan 4, 2010
Pearl was born and raised in Labrador, Canada. She married John Allen in 1966 and together they moved to California in 1967, eventually settling in the Pacific Northwest. Pearl passed away on January 4, 2010, in Mount Vernon, Washington. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, and five grandchildren. A celebration of Pearl's life will be held on Monday,...
Karene Chapin
Jan 2, 2010
Karene Chapin age 96, passed away January 2, 2010 at Mount Glen Retirement Home in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born August 10, 1913 in Addy, Washington to Christian and Josephine Johnson. She was educated in Kittitas, WA. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard, her parents and 14 siblings. She is survived by 2 daughters Barbara (Jim)...
Betty Lenoria Arendse (Rogge)
Dec 30, 2009
Betty Lenoria Arendse (Rogge) was taken to be with her Lord on December 30, 2009 with her family by her side at her home in Mount Vernon, WA after a long battle with ALS. She was born to Merrell & Florence Cain in Ryan, Oklahoma on August 29, 1932. She was the oldest of four children and was proud to...
Elizabeth "Linda" Drake-Blaylock
Dec 27, 2009
Elizabeth "Linda" Drake-Blaylock age 61 went home to be with the Angels on December 27, 2009 in Sedro Woolley. She is survived by her Husband Paul Blaylock; Father Ernest Watts and his friend Nancy; Daughter Serina and David Newman; Son Steve Drake; 4 Grandchildren Alyssa, Kyllee, David and Matthew and his wife Alisha; 3 Great Grandchildren Christopher, Daysha and Savannah.;...
Marje W. "Nana" Duffy
Dec 18, 2009
Marje W. "Nana" Duffy Marje, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, December 18, 2009; at the Bridge Assisted Care in Mount Vernon. She was born July 3, 1915, in Claremont, South Dakota. She was one of 7 children of James Arvid and Bertha (Litch) Holm. At the age of 8 the family moved to Seattle. Marje graduated from Cleveland High School...
Timm A. Zimmermann Md
Dec 16, 2009
Timm A. Zimmermann, MD, (aka Dr. Z) age 74, died peacefully Wednesday, December 16, with his entire family at his side at United General Hospital from complications of pneumonia. Timm was born September 23, 1935 in Plymouth Wisconsin as the oldest son to Glenn and Luella Zimmermann. Hard work and discipline were expected of him by his Police chief dad,...
Gary Ival Gaer
Dec 7, 2009
Gary Ival Gaer, age 69, died on December 7, 2009, with his family and his beloved Springer Spaniels. Gary was born in Billings, Montana, and grew up in Richland, Washington, and Los Angeles, California. He attended Central Washington University and University of Puget Sound School of Law, working full time all the while. He moved to Mount Vernon in 1991...
