LaVaun Emmalee Tatro age 91, eldest member of the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, joined her ancestors on August 1st 2015. She passed away surrounded by loving family at Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington WA. She was born in Stanwood WA on March 13th 1924. LaVaun is preceded in death by her father Edward William Goodridge, mother Beaulah Goodridge, sister Armeta Tatro and loving husband Virgil Dennis Tatro. She is survived by her brother Ed Goodridge and her 6 wonderful children; LaNetta Yanity, Larry Tatro, Gloriana Tatro, LaWana Bruner, Sky Land & Starleen Whiteflower, 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She will be greatly missed by all.
Visitation will be held 9am to 4Pm Monday August 10, 2015 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood
Funeral services will be held at the Stillaguamish Tribal Center, 24308 -55th Ave NE Arlington, WA 98223 11:00 A.M. Tuesday August 11, 2015 with Burial in the Anderson Cemetery, Stanwood.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood