obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 21, 2026

Brian James Studley 65, Of Stanwood passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 21st 2026, after a long hard battle with Huntingtons Disease. Brian was born on June 2nd 1960 in Aberdeen, WA. He leaves behind his 4 sons Zachariah Studley, Rorry Studley, Jarred Studley, and Tristen Studley. His grandchildren kyndrid, BJ, Riley, and Hunter. Over the span...

Mar 19, 2026

THIS LOVELY, CHIC, INTELLIGENT, STRONG PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY LADY MET HER DEMISE A WEEK AFTER TURNING 89. LIKE MANY OTHERS DEMENTIA PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN HER DEATH, JUST AS IT DID FOR HER OLDER SISTER, DEE SWEUM.

HER LIFE STARTED IN THE FAMILY HOME SINCE THE DEPRESSION WAS IN PROGRESS AND THERE WAS NOT MONEY FOR A HOSPITAL BIRTH. SHE...

Mar 16, 2026

Nancy Holmes, 92, of Stanwood, passed away March 16, 2026. She was born in Seattle, Washington, to Oliver and Ella Gordon on February 2, 1934.

Nancy spent her childhood in Seattle and shared her summers with her favorite aunt and uncle in Sedro-Woolley. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1952, she attended the University of Washington, where she was a...

Mar 16, 2026

Our beloved sister, Gloria Dianne Wachtveitl, age 70, of Vancouver, Washington, passed away after a long courageous battle against brain cancer Monday, March 16, 2026.

Gloria was born on October 5, 1955, at the Oakland Navel Air Base in Alameda, CA to Anthony and Eunice Wachtveitl. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1974. She enlisted in...