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...
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,...
