Muriel Esther Heeckt
Jun 18, 2026
Muriel passed quietly from this world at Kayden’s Loving Care in Mount Vernon, WA on June 18, 2026 with family at her bedside. She was 91 years of age and died with her own teeth, which she would often say was one of her wishes.
She was born on December 11, 1934 to Charles and Blanche (Bogar) Dearhamer at the Dearhamer...
Nancy Bingell
Jun 15, 2026
Nancy Eileen Carroll Bingell was born in Seattle to Marie Ann Gerlach Carroll and Henry Patrick Carroll on October 12, 1945. Along with her two brothers, Bruce and David, she grew up in the Green Lake neighborhood attending McDonald Elementary, Hamilton Junior High and Lincoln High School.
Nancy enjoyed an idyllic childhood and grew up partaking in many classic Seattle experiences,...
Charlotte Schmidt
Jun 9, 2026
Charlotte passed quietly from this world on the evening of June 9th, after an almost 2 year battle with cancer.
Born in upstate NY, Charlotte had memories of ice fishing in winter, going to the dirt racetrack, and visits to her grandparents farm. At the age of 8, she moved with her mom and stepdad to Stanwood, WA. Later they relocated...
Elsie Chandler
Jun 9, 2026
Elsie Chandler, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Stanwood, WA, on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She lived a full life marked by compassion, inner strength, and deep devotion to her family and left a proud legacy behind. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
On January 16, 1929, Elsie was born in Surnadal,...
Eula Olsen
Jun 3, 2026
Eula Marie Jones was born on December 2nd, 1936, to Frank and Loleta Jones on their ranch in Wauconda, Washington. She rode the family horse to the one room schoolhouse until she started taking the bus into Tonasket for high school. There she met her first love, Art Bassett. They were married in 1953 before he was shipped by the...
Betty Egger
May 30, 2026
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Sue Egger, who passed away peacefully on May 30 at the age of 96.
Betty lived a long life marked by experiences, stories, friendships, and family. She will be remembered for her unique spirit and her strength. While we will miss her, we know her memory will live on in...
Asher Wayne Willett
May 29, 2026
Asher Wayne Willett, 87, of Everett, Washington passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2026.
He was born January 1, 1939 in Oklee, Minnesota to Wayne and Lucille Willett. In 1947 at the age of 8 his family moved to Montana where he grew up before coming to Washington State.
He was a lifetime saw mill worker, who was employed at several...
Anna Vann
May 28, 2026
Anna Vann passed away on May 28th, 2026 at the young age of 44. Born June 11th, 1981 Anna is survived by her father Victor Humeniuk, mother Christine Hansen, and two sisters Erica and Dianna. Anna was born and raised in Seattle before moving to Arlington to spend her teenage years. At the young age of 19 Anna started her...
Raymond Keller
May 26, 2026
January 3rd 1962-May 26th, 2026.
Surviving son, Ryan, sister Donna, and loving mother Trudy.
Ray lived in Seattle all of his life. He loved to rock hound and collected old farm items. Ray worked for Belshaw for over 30 years. He will be dearly missed.
May he rest in peace.
Marlene Ann Schuster
May 24, 2026
Marlene Waale Schuster passed away May 24th, 2026, just one day shy of her 90th birthday. Born in 1936 in Anthon, Iowa, to Carl and Atha Lee, Marlene and her family made their way to Stanwood, Washington when she was five. She married her high school sweetheart, Elvin Waale, and together they had five children, Diane Anderson (Les), Joan Waale,...
John Silva
May 21, 2026
John Wilbur Silva passed away peacefully at home in Lafayette, Georgia, on May 21, 2026. He was 92 years old. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and counselor. We celebrate his life and mourn his loss. John lived an extraordinary life. He touched many, many people. His guiding principle was service to God and community, and...
Robert Del Stevens
May 21, 2026
Robert (Bob) D. Stevens passed away May 21, 2026. He was born in the house his Grandfather built in Chelan, Washington on July 23, 1937 to Dr. Blair and Maxine Stevens. As a young child Bob spent much of his time with his grandparents, Chester and Alma Tuttle, riding the Lake Chelan boats built by the Tuttle Brothers. He rode...
Richard Earl Troyer
May 2, 2026
Just as a lighthouse stands as a beacon through the changing tides, Richard “Rick” Earl Troyer was a source of effulgence and strength for his family and community. After a long and full journey, Rick found rest on May 2, 2026, in Mount Vernon. He spent his life as a steady beacon for his family, and in the end, it...
Joe Scott Curre
May 1, 2026
Joe Scott Curre, 77, of Camano Island, Washington, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 1, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with chronic illnesses.
Joe was born on April 24, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, and was raised in Bellevue, Washington, by his parents, Melva Earl and Ed Curre.
He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam...
Erika Celeste Lervick
Apr 25, 2026
In the early morning of April 25, 2026, the Lord called Erika Celeste Lervick, 51, home to be with Him.
Erika was born on March 29, 1975, in Mount Vernon, Washington, to Doug Pearson and Bernetta Killingsworth. She lived her whole life in the Stanwood-Camano community, which she loved dearly and where she made many long-lasting friends. In the summer of...
Joel Keith Thorson
Apr 17, 2026
Joel Keith Thorson went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2026 following having cancer and some treatments in Everett, WA. Joel was preceded in death by his parents Harold Norman and Isabelle Logen Thorson. He is survived by his sister Dianne George and her husband David; ex-wife Makenna Reilly; Leslie Rios with 2 daughters Xochitl (Zoey) and Citlali...
Marcus Paul Irwin
Apr 8, 2026
Marcus Paul Irwin, age 55, passed away on April 8, 2026.
Born June 7, 1970, in Olympia, Washington, Marcus grew into a man known for creativity, independence, generosity, and a wonderfully quirky spirit that drew people to him throughout his life.
Marcus attended Cascade High School, where he became something of a legend among the Cascade Bruins from 1984 through his graduation...
LaWanna Fern Swanson
Apr 7, 2026
LaWanna Fern (Doty) Swanson of Camano Island, Washington, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on April 7th at age 92.
She was born in Bone Gap, Illinois to Elsie and Arthur Doty. She was a direct descendant of Edward Doty who arrived in America on the Mayflower. In the mid-1930’s, Arthur and Elsie moved their family to...
Theodore "Ted" Erick Oien
Mar 29, 2026
Theodore Erick Oien (Ted) was born on December 23, 1947 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA to parents, Adolph and Betty Oien. Ted passed away on March 29, 2026.
He attended Stanwood schools and graduated June 6, 1966. He turned out for track and was active in 4-H Dairy and FFA.
Ted attended Skagit Valley Community College for two years, where he...
Ann Lowell
Mar 28, 2026
Ann Lowell, age 91, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 30, 1934, in Newton, Massachusetts, Ann was the daughter of the late Lillian (Sleath) Hitchcock and Wooster K. Hitchcock. A graduate of New Britain High School, she spent most of her life in Connecticut, where she was a dedicated Girl Scout leader...
