Clyde Arthur Esselbach
Sep 18, 2009
Clyde Arthur Esselbach Clyde was born in Seattle on January 23, 1924 and died in Mount Vernon on September 18, 2009 after a struggle with Parkinson's disease. He died at home, surrounded by his loving family. His early years were spent in Seattle. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1942 and began studies at the University of Washington before...
George Lavoy Jr.
Sep 16, 2009
George Lavoy Jr, a longtime Mt Vernon resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009. He was born March 31st, 1930 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, the son of George and Dorothea LaVoy. George lived in Elkhart, Indiana for many years and he and his family moved to Seattle, Washington in 1944. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1948....
Johanne E. Dawson
Sep 15, 2009
Johanne E. Dawson Johanne was born September 22, 1935 in Athol, Massachusetts to Theodore and Marion Chandler; she passed away September 15, 2009, in Mount Vernon, with her family by her side. Johanne graduated from Sedro Woolley High School 1954. She married Gordon January 7, 1956 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. She was a wonderful wife and...
Donald Lloyd Brady
Sep 14, 2009
Donald L. Brady 1931-2009 Donald L. Brady passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 14, 2009. Don was born the youngest of 9 children, September 5, 1931, in Rolette, North Dakota to Homer and Hulda Brady. Don came west with the family in 1942 to Skagit Valley. Don worked many job from delivering papers, sewing...
Richard (Dick) F. Anderson
Sep 5, 2009
Richard F. (Dick) Anderson, 83, of Mount Vernon died Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Skagit Valley Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 15, 1926 in Sedro Woolley, Washington, to Fred and Cecelia (Johnson) Anderson. Richard spent his growing up years in Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School in 1944. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
Norma Rose Joe Johnston
Aug 26, 2009
Norma Rose Joe Johnston a life long resident of La Conner went home to be with Jesus on August 26, 2009 while surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born on March 26, 1934 to William David Joe and Rebecca Edge. She attended La Conner Schools, graduating in 1952. Norma spent 15 years working for the Swinomish Tribe. She considered...
Myron James Darr
Aug 21, 2009
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Myron James Darr, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2009 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon at the age of 88. Myron lived a very full life. He was a man of his word. He "always tried to do his best" and had a strong work ethic. He was courteous, loving, respectful, and fair....
Fred Sizelove
Jul 21, 2009
Fred went to meet Jesus on July 21, 2009. He was born on January 24, 1930 in Spokane, Washington to Fred and Grace Sizelove. During his growing years, he moved to Coulee Dam, Snohomish, Meridian and Bellingham. He attended Meridian High School for 2 years, participating in football, basketball and baseball. Moving to Bellingham High School in his junior year,...
Helen Louise Berge
Jul 6, 2009
Helen Louise Berge Helen was born December 23, 1920 in Woodward, OK to Bert and Grace Elliott; she passed away July 6, 2009 in Seattle. Helen graduated from Redlands High School in 1938. Shortly after graduating she was proud to serve her Country as a teletype operator during WWII. Helen married Raymond Berge April 21, 1950 in Redlands, California. Helen...
Jack Grill
Jul 5, 2009
Jack Grill (Lt .Col. Ret. USA) Jack Grill born April 19, 1918 in Trier, Kansas to Gustav and Rose (Wurm) Grill went home to be with the Lord July 5, 2009. Jack attended Colorado State College where he was in the ROTC program, a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and joined the Colorado National Guard. During this time he...
Jerry L. Cutshall
Jun 30, 2009
Jerry L. Cutshall passed away June 30, 2009 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was born June 2, 1942 in Wenatchee, Washington to June (Craig) and Glen Cutshall. He grew up in Wenatchee, attending Wenatchee Valley Community College and graduated from Washington State University in 1965 with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduating he began working as an Engineer...
Eva Josephine Smith
Jun 1, 2009
Eva Josephine Smith passed away on June 1, 2009 in Mount Vernon, Washington, at the age of 81. She was born to Dorothy & Owen Hillard on March 10, 1928 in Astoria Oregon, and was the oldest of seven children. She is survived by her husband, Jack, of Mt. Vernon, three daughters and their spouses, Linda Brown (Don) of Eugene,...
Jerry C. Appellof
May 23, 2009
Jerry C. Appellof Jerry passed away May 23, 2009 at his home in Mount Vernon. A Military Graveside Service will be held Monday, June 1, 2009, 3:00 pm at Hawthorne Memorial Park, Veteran's Court of Honor. A full obituary will follow in the Skagit Valley Herald.
Chester "Chet" Marlin Wright
May 10, 2009
Chester (Chet) Marlin Wright Dec. 23, 1924 – May 10, 2009 Chester Wright of Mount Vernon, WA went home to be with his Lord quietly, Sunday May 10th. He was born the seventh of seven children in Union City Tenn. to George and Pearl Wright. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years Gladys; children, June Ehlers of...
Nicholas John Whiton
Apr 26, 2009
Nicholas John Whiton, 38 years old, beloved husband to Sandra, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 26, 2009. He was born to Ronald Whiton and Patricia Prutzman on May 18, 1970 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington. Nick attended Burlington-Edison High School where he played varsity tennis, learned to speak German fluently and was a class speaker at his graduation...
J. William Bill Taylor
Apr 25, 2009
On April 25, 2009, Bill Taylor, a loving husband, father, and grandfather passed into the Lord's hands, after a short illness at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, Washington. Bill, age 90, a long time resident of Skagit County, was born in Friday Harbor, Washington on December, 28, 1918, the only child of Jesse Taylor and Dorothy (Houlton) Taylor. Bill...
Ruth Olga Moe
Apr 17, 2009
Ruth Olga Moe (Locken) was reunited with her favorite dance partner on Friday, April 17th, 2009, at home with her loving family by her side. Ruth was born August 26th, 1929, in Conway, Washington, to Olaf and Ragnhild Locken. She resided and attended school in Conway until the age of eight, when she was sent to live with family in...
Duane Lynn Johnson
Apr 16, 2009
On Thursday, April 16, 2009, Duane L. Johnson, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away suddenly from a stroke. He was born October 9, 1934 in Bellingham, WA. As one of two boys in the Johnson family, he learned the value of hard work and dedication to family and friends. At age eight he could be found: collecting...
Joshua Michael Delacruz
Apr 6, 2009
Joshua "Joshie" Michael Delacruz Feb. 7, 2008 – April 6, 2009 On Monday April 6, 2009 our beloved precious little angel Joshua Michael Delacruz left our loving arms and was received into the loving arms of our loving Father Jesus Christ. Our little Joshie was loved so much; he brought so much joy to everyone who knew him. Although Joshie...
Elmer "Al" Allen Thompson
Apr 4, 2009
Elmer Allen "Al" Thompson was born May 13, 1922, in Sceptre, Saskatchewan, and passed away April 4, 2009, at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Washington. He was a loving husband, caring father, devoted brother, and fun-loving grandfather and great grandfather. Al is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Gwen; his son Richard Thompson and his wife Vicki;...
