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...
Dolores G. Mclaughlin
Dec 1, 2009
Dolores Glendora (Gustafson) McLaughlin, age 82, died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. She was born in Noonan, North Dakota to Joe and Bertha Gustafson March 26, 1927. The Gustafson farm was a place that all the children and grandchildren remember as being fun and loveing. "Dee" (Dolores) grew up learning how to be...
Lois A. Mcmanus
Nov 30, 2009
Lois Agnes McManus Lois was born January 3, 1924 in Tacoma, WA to Ernest and Ruth Bundy; she passed away peacefully November 30, 2009 at Mountain Glen. Lois graduated from Ballard High School in 1942. Shortly after she enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard as a SPAR, stationed in Florida and New London, CT. She married John McManus January 15,...
Mildred Lucille Kachold
Nov 25, 2009
Mildred Lucille Kachold Mildred was born January 25, 1925 in Marcus, WA to Stephen and Christine Kukull; she passed away November 25, 2009 in Burlington. She was raised in Malo and Lake Stevens, WA; she attended Marysville High School. She married Fred Kachold in Yakima, WA in October 1941. She focused for many years on raising her children, delaying work...
Inez Mae Stalcup
Nov 22, 2009
Born July 13, 1930 in Murphy, North Carolina to John and Josie Hall. She left us peacefully surrounded by her family and went to be with our Lord on November 22, 2009. She was the sixth of nine children and was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold Hall, Russell Hall, Howard Hall; sisters, Eleanor Zimmerman and Arlene Saunders. She...
Luella A. Everett
Oct 30, 2009
LUELLA ARLENE EVERETT February 28, 1915 – October 30, 2009 As she lived her life, Luella Everett died with quiet dignity and in peace at the age of 94. She was born in Avon, Washington, the seventh of eight children, to Charles Stewart and Mary Alice (Williamson) Stewart. Luella graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1932 and married Rex...
Carol Jean Findley
Oct 30, 2009
In loving memory of our mother Jean Findley: She went to be with our Lord on 10/30/2009. Jean was born in Bartlesville OK in March 1936. She moved to Washington in 1974 from Kansas to be close to her parents as her father was called to Everett to supervise the fabrication of the first Boeing 747. Jean worked as a...
C. Jess Groesbeck M.D.
Oct 26, 2009
C. Jess Groesbeck, MD Our beloved husband and father Jess died October 26 at Skagit Valley Hospital after a brief, intense illness. Jess was born May 7, 1934 in Bellingham, WA to Clarence Lyman and Sina Florence Groesbeck. He is survived by his loving wife Silvia Groesbeck and their sons George, John & David Groesbeck. He is also survived by...
Josephne Margaret Mannon
Oct 25, 2009
Josephine Mannon passed away Oct. 25, 2009 at her home in Sedro Woolley. She was born April 20, 1925, in Haysprings, Nebraska. When she was a young girl her family moved to Colorado, where she met and married Lloyd Mannon on Oct. 29, 1940 in Colorado. They moved to Skagit Valley in 1942. They owned and operated the Mobil Service...
Doug A. Rowell
Oct 20, 2009
Douglas A. Rowell, son of Norma and Don Rowell of Anacortes, was born on November 23, 1946. He entered into rest with his Lord and Savior on October 20, 2009. After graduating from Anacortes High School and Skagit Valley Community College he served in the U.S. Army in Germany for two years. He then received his Savings and Loan degree...
Mary Elizabeth Skeers
Oct 20, 2009
Mary Elizabeth Skeers, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and teacher, passed away from cancer October 20, 2009 in Burlington, WA at age 87. She was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico November 22, 1921 to Oscar and Lillie Regehr. Her family moved to Missouri where she graduated from Aurora High School and Southwest Missouri State Teachers College with a...
Eugene "Gene" Pearce
Oct 15, 2009
Eugene Allan Pearce died Thursday, October 15, 2009 peacefully in his sleep at Creekside Retirement Community in Burlington. He was born August 29, 1919 in Seattle, Washington to Herbert G. and Ina Dell Pearce. Gene graduated from Bothell High School in 1938. He attended the University of Washington for 1 year and studied aeronautical engineering which led him to Boeing....
Frank "Jack" Dietz
Oct 14, 2009
Frank "Jack" Dietz age 81 was born on February 29, 1928 to Frank and Margaret (Moehler) Dietz in Jamestown, NY and entered to rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 14, 2009. Frank was a Teacher in Concrete School District for over 30 years. Frank was also and active member and served in his Church as an...
Wesley Jay Gilfry
Oct 11, 2009
Wesley Jay Gilfry Wes was born September 19, 1930 in Brush, Colorado to Wilfred and Thelma Gilfry; he passed away peacefully October 11, 2009 in Mount Vernon with his family by his side. As a boy he moved to California, he graduated from Petaluma High School in 1948. He then entered the US Navy, serving 5 years. During that time,...
Marilyn Louise Leer
Oct 8, 2009
Marilyn was an inspiration to so many. Her story so courageous. That story ended on October 8th, 2009 . Her life began on December 30, 1963 in Seattle, Washington. Marilyn Louise Leer was born to Francis and Marie Jones, grew up and went to school in Ballard. After high school she graduated with a nursing degree from Shoreline C.C. She...
Fred Gilbert "Gil" Kachold
Oct 4, 2009
Fred Gilbert "Gil" Kachold, Ret. Navy WWII Gil was born December 29, 1923 in Portland, OR to Fred and Mabel Kachold; he passed away October 4, 2009 in Sedro Woolley. He was raised primarily in the Mukilteo, WA area; he graduated from Everett High School in 1941. He married Mildred Kukull in Yakima, WA in October of 1941. During WWII...
