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Evonne Haskins
Sep 12, 2026
Evonne Haskins of Everett, Washington passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband, Dennis, on September 12, 2026, at the age of 78. She was born on August 23rd, 1948 in Everett, Washington, to Harry and Esther Worrell.
Evonne grew up in Everett while experiencing countless memories spent on the family dairy farm in...
Beverly Hill
Sep 5, 2026
Beverly Joan (Baker) Hill
September 21, 1942 - September 5, 2026
Beverly was born on September 21, 1942. The firstborn child to Harry and Zella Baker in Centralia, Washington. Beverly had a typical childhood growing up in the 1940’s and 50’s. From riding bikes, visiting family and doing things with her parents and sister Marcia. From an early age, she carried a...
Timothy Peter Tobin
Sep 4, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Tim Tobin, age 68, who passed very unexpectedly away on September 4, 2026.
Tim was born to Evelyn “Sally” and Donald Tobin. He will be remembered for the life he shared with those around him and for the memories he created with his family and friends. His presence brought something...
Robert L. Bailey
Jul 26, 2026
Robert (Bob) Leroy Bailey died July 26th 2026 at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA. He got to see 88 years on this Earth. He was preceded in death by his wife Laura (Laurie) Bailey; his parents Ballard and Marie Bailey; all his siblings Betty Fletcher, Charles Rakestraw, Jack Rakestraw; and stepson Michael Kossak.
He is survived by his children Deanna Hutchison,...
Captain Donald R. Schwartzman
Jul 14, 2026
Captain Don received his orders to report to the bridge the morning of July 14, 2026. Dispatch was provided by Saint Peter in addition the coordinates for his final sailing. The officers on the bridge were the same officers that have sailed and watched over the travels for fifty six years of sailing. At 1240 hours Captain Don sailed for...
Judy Marie Anderson
Jun 28, 2026
Judy Marie Anderson passed away at her home after many years of health challenges. While her family grieves her absence, they rejoice that she is reunited in heaven with her beloved parents, her cherished brother, and the Lord she faithfully served.
Judy was born on May 4, 1944, on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle, Washington, to Ole Sigvald Hansen Ringstad and...
Lester Palaniuk
Jun 21, 2026
Lester Palaniuk, 85, passed peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by family in Stanwood, Washington. Lester was born on April 13, 1941, to Nick and Polly Palahniuk in Elmira, Idaho, as the youngest of 18 children. In 1959, he married Barbara Dallman and together they had their son, Lester Palaniuk Jr. They moved to Mountlake Terrace, Washington, where he started...
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...
Roderick William Hooper
Jun 16, 2026
Roderick William Hooper (“Hoop”) passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 16, 2026, at his home in Stanwood, Washington.
Rod was born on October 29, 1949, to Billy J. Hooper and Eileen Lucille Idie. The oldest of three children, he was raised in West Seattle with his siblings, Marty and Karen. From an early age, Rod gravitated toward sports, a...
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...
Shari Madamba
Jun 2, 2026
Shari Lee Madamba was born on May 19, 1959, in Bellevue, Washington, to Linn Emrich and Patricia Younger.
She graduated from Bellevue High School and later attended the University of Washington. From a young age, Shari had a deep love for animals, especially horses and dogs. She spent countless hours riding and competing in horse shows, participating in western pleasure, English...
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...
Mary Poole
May 29, 2026
Mary Cassandra Poole, 100, of Stanwood, Wash., passed away May 29, 2026.
Mary was born April 25, 1926, in Seattle and lived on Beacon Hill. She graduated from Cleveland High School in Seattle, Class of 1944. She married Bob Poole in 1946 and soon moved to the Bellevue area where they raised their family. The family spent many years going to...
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,...
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