Michelle Renee (Lapointe) Dean
Mar 21, 2009
Michelle Renee LaPointe was born in La Mirada, CA to DeWayne and Eva LaPointe and her older brother, Tony. After a few relocations, her family settled in Vancouver, WA in 1988. At age 15, Michelle had a kidney transplant at OHSU in Portland, OR. She graduated from Hudson's Bay High School, Class of '92 where she studied her favorite subjects...
Bonnie Jean Anderson
Mar 14, 2009
Bonnie Jean Anderson, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, businesswoman, volunteer, kidsitter, renowned cookie baker, and generous friend to many, died Saturday, March 14. She was 56. Bonnie had a mighty heart that she threw into many endeavors, volunteer projects and relationships throughout her life. She especially loved children, giving gifts, baking, movies, lattes with her girlfriends, being a grandmother and,...
Rockwell H "Rocky" Brady
Mar 9, 2009
Rockwell H. (Rocky) Brady passed away Monday afternoon, March 9, 2009, with his loving family at his side. Rocky, one of nine children, was born June 21, 1917 in Milo, North Dakota to Homer Ansel and Hulda Phoebe Brady. Rocky left North Dakota to see the country and ended up in California where he met and fell in love with...
Jean Swanson
Mar 5, 2009
Jean A Swanson Jean was born April 17, 1950 in Seattle, WA to Leslie and Adelma Swanson; she passed on to her next life with grace and dignity March 5, 2009 in Seattle. Jean graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1968, and from Pacific Lutheran University in 1972. At PLU she met and then married Peter Swanson, in 1972,...
Frances H Ford
Mar 4, 2009
Frances Harcus Ford entered the living world July 19, 1927. She departed March 4, 2009 and an integral part of her family was lost. Fran was an essential part of everything the Ford family stood for and did and she will be deeply missed. Her parents were W.D. and Jean Harcus of Everett and half owners of Kane and Harcus...
James "Jim" Dale Ross
Mar 3, 2009
James "Jim" D. Ross went home to be with his Lord and Savior March 3rd, 2009. He suffered a massive heart attack. Jim was born March 21, 1952 in Boise, ID. Jim called the Skagit Valley his home since 1973. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed by all. Jim founded Ross Excavating in...
Wesley Dean Anderson
Feb 27, 2009
Wesley Dean Anderson was born Jan 19, 1940 in Red oak, Iowa. He passed away Feb 27, 2009, after a long battle with leukemia. He is survived by is wife, Janice, of the home and son Dean and wife Kari Jo and granddaughter Tori, daughter Lynne Knutson, granddaughters, Courtney, Amber, Jessica, daughter Theresa Sullivan and son-in-law Jim & grandsons Garrett...
Vincent H. Hanson
Feb 11, 2009
Vincent H. Hanson, born November 25, 1927 in San Pedro, California to Hans A. and Rose (Hall) Hanson died February 11, 2009 at Fidalgo Care Center in Anacortes, Washington. The family was soon transferred to Ketchikan, Alaska by the Coast Guard. Vince's father died in 1937 when Vince was 10 years old. A love of the sea was passed down...
Alicejo Demeyer
Feb 3, 2009
Alicejo DeMeyer, 87, of LaConner, passed away February 3, 2009 at Josephine Sunset Home following a brief illness of 5 weeks. She was born November 1, 1921 in Bellingham, the daughter of Ernie and Effie Dean. In 1928 the family moved to a farm on the Calhoun road west of Mount Vernon. Alicejo attended the Harmony Grade School and graduated...
Elizabeth A. Johnson
Jan 27, 2009
Elizabeth A. Johnson age 76 passed away January 27, 2009 in Sedro Woolley. She was born December 09, 1932 in Forks, Montana to her parents Swan and Karolina Olson. Then moved to Skagit Valley in 1933 and she graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1951. She enjoyed outdoors, field work, gardening, fishing and camping. Her hobbies included picture puzzles,...
Gwynne D. "Denny" Legro
Jan 23, 2009
Gwynne D. "Denny" LeGro, 90, of Mount Vernon, passed away peacefully at his home among family members on Friday, January 23. 2009. Denny was born in Ponca, NE July 13, 1918, son of Robert E. and Edyth "Scheffel" LeGro. The family divided and moved to Spokane, WA., where their mother passed away at an early age. Denny, his full brother...
Stephen Kosonen
Jan 13, 2009
STEPHEN RUDOLPH KOSONEN 1954 - 2009 Steve was born on August 25, 1954, four minutes before his twin brother, Stan. Steve grew up in Oroville, Washington and graduated from high school in 1972. He left Oroville to attend Eastern Washington University where he earned a degree in Industrial Technology and worked 23 years for The Boeing Company. At Boeing Steve...
Dorothy A. Dudeck
Jan 10, 2009
Dorothy A. "Dee" Dudeck beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and friend too many people passed away in her home in Mount Vernon January 10, 2009 at the age of 68. She is survived by her husband Ron Dudeck and her daughters Lorie Dudeck-Thorpe and Linda Dudeck and her grandchildren Courtney, Conner, Christopher and many extended Family and Friends. A Graveside Service...
Herman C. Hobbick
Jan 7, 2009
Herman C. Hobbick Herman died peacefully, at home, January 7, 2009 with his wife Nedra of 38 years at his side. He was he was born November 19, 1942 in Tacoma the son of Ralph and Gussie Hobbick. At the age of 3 the family moved to Indiana where he resided until 1961 when joining the United States Navy. Herman...
Michael Pierce Ovenell
Jan 3, 2009
Michael Pierce Ovenell went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2009, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was 73 years young. Michael was born March 6, 1935 to Skagit Valley pioneers, Frederick J. and Olive B. Peterson-Ovenell. He was a lifelong Burlington resident, living a short period as a child in Gig Harbor, WA. He...
June P. Pearce
Dec 22, 2008
June P Pearce June P. Pearce died December 22, 2008 after a brief hospitalization at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon with family by her side. She was born October 24, 1930 to George and Iola Potter in Anacortes. June was raised and educated in La Conner. She married Roy Etter in 1947 and had two children, Jim and Shelah....
Violet G. Hilbert
Dec 19, 2008
Violet – Taq Se Blu – Anderson Hilbert Upper Skagit Elder b. July 24, 1918 – d. December 19, 2008 Violet was preceded in death by parents, Louis Jimmy and Charlie Anderson; husband, Henry Don Hilbert; sons, Denny Woodcock and Ron Hilbert-Coy. She is survived by daughter, Lois Schluter and her husband Walter; grandson, Jay Samson and wife Bedelia; granddaughter,...
Kathleen Ann Huttenstine
Dec 10, 2008
Kathleen Ann Huttenstine died peacefully in her home on Samish Island on December 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A dedicated and caring wife and mother to her husband Doug and son Brady, she was loved so much. Kathy was born on December 21, 1954 at West Point, New York and her early life evolved around her...
Flint Ross Howerton
Dec 8, 2008
Flint Ross Howerton age 36 passed away December 8, 2008 in Wyoming from a truck accident. He was born August 3 1972 in Spokane Washington. He grew up in Tenino WA and later moved to Skagit County. He is survived by Darlene Howerton and their 3 children Crystal, Michael and Tiffany; His fiancée Jennifer and 2 children Brett and Sierra;...
David E. Cartwright
Dec 3, 2008
David E. Cartwright age 82 passed away December 03, 2008 in Mount Vernon. He was born in Stone County, AR on April 10, 1926 to David and Sarah Cartwright. Born and raised in Arkansas and then moved to Washington in 1942. He then met his wife Virginia and they married in 1945 in Yakima. They had 5 boys and 1...
