obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Feb 22, 2006

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2006, 2:00 pm at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, followed by a reception at the church. A private family graveside service will be held at Hawthorne Memorial Park, with full military honors.

Oct 14, 1950

Rick E Turner, 61, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 29th, 2012. Rick lived in the best of times according to him. He was born at Rowley Hospital, in Mount Vernon, Washington. He was a resident of Mount Vernon, Washington. Rick graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1968. After college, he became a dairy farmer at...

May 19, 1934

Donald "Bud" H Anderson age 79, a life long resident of Skagit Valley passed away May 19, 2014 after a long illness. He was the son of Harvey and Agnes Fox Anderson, born June 14 1934 in Mount Vernon, Washington. He served 2 years in the military stationed at Pearl Harbor. Worked for Skagit County Public Works, Publishers Paper Plywood...

Jul 12, 1905

Robert Mork

1933 - 2020

Robert "Bob" Mork and his lovely wife Laila were married in 1959. Shortly thereafter they moved to Sedro Woolley where Bob was employed at Mt. Baker Hardware. In 1968, Bob went to work as an electrician, spending many years at Boeing, Intalco, and eventually retired from Seven Sisters Inc. in...