John Gordon Fredlund
Jun 30, 2006
John Gordon Fredlund John Gordon Fredlund, age 85, passed away June 30, 2006. John was born in Mount Vernon, Washington, on February 16, 1921 to John S. and Esther (Nelson) Fredlund. He attended school in Mount Vernon. He served as a staff sergeant in the Air Force in World War II. He returned to work at Boeing after the war....
Debra June Griffin
Jun 27, 2006
Debra June Griffin 51, passed away June 27, as a result of an automobile accident Born in Seattle on March 18th 1955, Debbie was a sweet, kind and generous person who would give you her last dime. She enjoyed being with her friends and family "Just smokin & jokin." A popular longtime employee of "Marks Courtyard Café" Debra June was...
Donald Lee Guy
Jun 17, 2006
Donald Lee Guy of Big Lake passed away on June 17, 2006 at Providence Hospital in Everett. Don was born on April 18, 1930 in Terre Haute, Indiana to William Leland and Monona Helen Guy. He later moved with his family to Colorado Springs, CO. Reverend Guy was a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene for more than 50...
Ray Salsman
Jun 11, 2006
Ray Salsman was born in Pepsin MO. February 18 1916 to Edna and Ira Salsman. He grew up and attended school in Diamond MO. He then followed Construction for a few years then he moved to Richland MO. Where he met his wife Bernadine Simmons and worked in stores until he started managing a Shell station on highway 66 for...
Corey T. Mills
Jun 8, 2006
Corey Travis Mills was born 12/08/1982 in Orlando Florida and died peacefully 6/08/06 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Corey grew up and attended school in Mount Vernon WA, and was best known for his enormous smile and caring personality. Kevin and Alicia Mills would like to extend their sincere thanks to all of Corey's dear friends and family who...
Angela Telidetzki
Jun 3, 2006
Angela Telidetzki (1958-2006) With her family at her bedside, Angela Telidetzki died at age 48 to be with her Savior and Lord on June 3rd 2006. Angie was born in Medicine Hat, Alberta Canada, later moving to Edmonton where she was married in 1980. She then lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Darthmouth Nova Scotia before moving to New Jersey for...
Robert Kelley
Jun 3, 2006
Robert Larry "Bob" Kelley Bob, age 58, passed away June 3, 2006 in Bellingham; he was born September 25, 1947 in Jockey, Indiana. Bob worked as a machinist from 1965- 1968, he then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1970; serving in Vietnam. When he returned he worked again as a machinist until 1993. He then went to work...
Robert W. Johnston
May 26, 2006
Robert Wilfred Johnston January 14, 1923 – May 26, 2006 Bob died surrounded by his loving family on May 26, 2006 at the family home. America has truly lost one of its greatest heroes. Bob was a POW for 3 ½ years, captured on Curregedor and suffered atrocities we can't even imagine during WWII. He was the recipient of numerous...
Josephine Eleanor Hoffman
May 3, 2006
Josephine Hoffman, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at Skagit Valley Hospital. She was born on June 7, 1913, in Seattle and lived most of her life on the family farm in Big Lake. She attended Big Lake Elementary School and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School. Josephine married Chester Hoffman on June 7, 1936. They lived in...
Rosalie (Elliott) Crawford
Apr 23, 2006
Rosalie (Elliott) Crawford Rosalie passed away April 23, 2006 in Sedro Woolley. She was born in Sultan, WA to Thomas and Rose Elliott. Her family moved to Skagit County when Rosalie was three. Following her graduation from Mount Vernon High School, she married John Russell Crawford, Jr. in the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. They were married for 58...
Shirley Jean Novotny
Apr 15, 2006
A Celebration/Reception of Shirley's life will be held Friday, May 12, 2006, 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the Hawthorne Reception Room
Melvin Ekman
Mar 24, 2006
Melvin Ekman, age 93, passed away March 24, 2006 at Mira Vista in Mount Vernon, WA. Melvin was born October 11, 1912 in Lake Stevens, WA to Herman and Edith Anna Ek-man. He grew up in the Nooka-champs and attended Mount Vernon schools. He married Dorothy Noyes in 1936. They lived in the Burlington area. Melvin worked in talc mining,...
Carrie Mann
Mar 23, 2006
Carrie Mann Carrie born May 05, 1927in Paris Arkansas, passed away March 23, 2006 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon. She met her husband of 54 years Lyle while they were both serving in the United States Air Force. Both she and Lyle worked for G.T.E, she retired in 1985. After her retirement she became a Herbalife Distributor. She...
James."Jungle Jim" G. Rolfson
Mar 19, 2006
It is with great sadness and sorrow that the family of James "Jungle Jim" Rolfson announces the loss of a devoted husband, wonderful father and unshakeable friend after a short battle with cancer. Jim's spirit peacefully rose to the heavens on March 19th 2006 just after 2:00 PM with family by his side. The cheer of the crowd at God's...
Kenneth Adrian Youngsman
Mar 10, 2006
Kenneth Adrian Youngsman It is with great admiration that we respect the accomplishments of Kenneth A. Youngsman, born March 28, 1943 to Adrian & Henrietta Youngsman of Mount Vernon Washington. His greatest attribute was the inspiration and support he bestowed upon those he loved. Ken graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1961. He then proudly served in Vietnam in...
Roland "Tip" K. Farlow
Mar 8, 2006
Roland K. "Tip" Farlow Born September 8, 1917 in Geneva, Indiana the son of Benjamin and Grace (Snow) Farlow. Died quietly and peacefully at his home at age 88, surrounded by his loving family and with his cat Tiny nestled at his side. His early schooling was in Geneva. He met his lifelong partner, wife Aileen Summers on a blind...
Harold Blackburn
Mar 7, 2006
Harold "Argie" Blackburn Argie was born November 2, 1925 to Argus and Chloe Blackburn in Hagarville, Arkansas; he passed away March 7, 2006 in Kent. Argie moved to Mount Vernon in 1935 and soon started a career in making friends and serving others at the age of 10 when he went to work delivering the local newspaper. His 4:00 am...
Jack Dosch
Mar 2, 2006
Jack C. Dosch Jack, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on March 2, 2006. He was born in Rugby, ND, the son of Joseph and Pauline Dosch. He graduated from high school in Rugby. Jack married Mavis Linde in 1948. He moved his family from North Dakota to Burlington in 1955. Jack worked in construction until he retired...
Margaret Koetje
Feb 28, 2006
Margaret Koetje, 93 joined her Lord and Savior on February 28, 2006. Margaret was born on July 27, 1912 in McBain, Michigan, to James and Kate Hoekwater. She was raised in McBain, MI, and she graduated from Central Michigan to begin her long teaching career. Her first job was in a one-room school house, teaching all eight grades. On March...
Marilyn Gish
Feb 25, 2006
Viewing will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 10:00 am until 5:00 pm and Thursday, 9:00 am until the chapel service, 11:00 am at Hawthorne Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at Hawthorne Memorial Park, and also a reception in the Hawthorne Reception Room.
