obituaries

Jan 17, 2021

Anna Elizabeth Diederichs, called "Betty" by most, was peacefully called home to be with Jesus on January 17, 2021, in Stanwood, Washington. Her wings were ready, but our hearts were not. Her 93 years of life were nothing short of well lived, blessed, and fulfilling. If our love for her alone was enough to keep her here, she'd be...

Jan 15, 2021

Mervyn Meenderinck was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 15, 2021. He lived each day to the fullest and viewed each one as a gift from God!

Merv was born on September 12, 1942, to Bernard and Bertha Meenderinck. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Lynden. In 1962, he graduated...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas Cummings passed away peacefully in his home on January 13, 2021. He was with his brother Dennis and children Raelynn and Brandon when he died. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Tom was born in Portland, Oregon on November 12, 1950 to Esther Leona Cummings (Huppert.) He was the youngest of 3...

Jan 11, 2021

Joy Getty age 87 of Camano Island, WA passed away Monday January 11th. She is survived by her husband Patrick Getty, brother Gary Land, her son Chris Huddleson and step children Jolynn Carpenter, Lisa Jackson, and Jason Getty. She was a grandmother and great grandmother to many. Joy was born February 19th, 1933 in Faith, South Dakota to Francis...

Jan 9, 2021

On January 9, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer, Cheryl A. Grimm went to do burnouts in the sky with her recently departed husband Tom.

Cheryl was born in Yakima, WA in 1956 by parents Bonham J Sparks and Delores M Sparks. She grew up in the Lynnwood area and graduated from Meadowdale High School in...

Jan 6, 2021

Herbert H Wallin

1-27-1929 to 1-6-2021

Born in Nebraska he moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Where he met and married the love of his Life. Wanda June Brown. Herb and family moved to Mountlake Terrace, WA., Where Herb worked for the U.S. Post Office until his retired. He then helped Wanda with her...

Jan 1, 2021

Thomas F. Minne

January 31, 1962 - January 1, 2021

Loving husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend

Tom was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December 2018. He lost his courageous battle on January 1, 2021 passing away in his home, as he wished with his wife and daughter by his side, lovingly supporting...

Dec 28, 2020

Dennis Bunch, of Stanwood, WA April 24, 1942 – December 27, 2020 Dennis passed away in Everett, WA at the age of 78. Dennis was the third child of Cleo M (Colf) Bunch and John W Bunch. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn. He is survived by brothers Elmer and Marvin, nieces and nephews....

Dec 24, 2020

Jeanne Norman, age 85 of Stanwood, WA passed away December 24, 2020 in her home with her daughter MJ Sawyer, son in law Paul Sawyer, and son Denny DeWispelaere by her side.

Jeanne was born March 8, 1935 in Seattle, WA to Richard Olney and Wilhelmine Forbes. Jeanne was the youngest of three children and had two...

Dec 23, 2020

Mark Christopher Loper

November 23, 1951 – December 23, 2020

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother has gone on to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on December 23, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1951 in Milwaukee, Wi to Robert and Gloria (Schindler) Loper.  He was the oldest of 4 siblings....

Dec 23, 2020

Kenneth (Ken) Alan Moa, age 76 of Everett, WA, passed away on December 23, 2020 at the Sunnyside Adult Family Care Home. His amazing caregivers, Joyce and John, were with him when he passed. Ken had been a resident of Sunnyside since 2010 and prior to that lived in Sultan, WA for many years.

Ken was born...

Dec 23, 2020

Esther M. Hanson August 25, 1928 - December 23, 2020 On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Esther Marie Hanson, went to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 92, surrounded by family. She was loved by many and was a great role model of Christian love to all. Esther was born August 25, 1928 to Norwegian immigrants,...

Dec 20, 2020

Linda Marie Utgard, 68, of Stanwood, WA passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 from complications due to a fall in her home in early October. Linda was the first born child to Irving B. Utgard and Margaret J. (Brovold) Utgard on September 02, 1952 in Mount Vernon, WA. She grew up in the Cedarhome area, was confirmed at Zion...

Dec 12, 2020

Marian Thelma Henry, born December 29, 1932 to James & Anna Rollema in Hawthorne, CA. She passed away peacefully December 12, 2020. She grew up with her brother Jerry in Culver City, CA. She married Ray Henry in 1954 & raised 5 children. Marian attended nursing school & became a surgical nurse. They moved to Camano Island in the...

Dec 6, 2020

Katherine (Kay) Wells, 85, of Stanwood, Washington, happily went to meet her creator on December 06, 2020. We are certain the Lord greeted her with open arms and said "Job well done faithful servant." Kay was born May 30, 1935 in Aurora, Missouri to Bill and Lucille Donica. After graduating college, she got her first teaching job at Riverdale...

Dec 5, 2020

Greta C Barry, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died peacefully on Dec. 5, 2020 at Josephine Caring Community. Greta was born on Feb. 1, 1936 in Minneapolis Minnesota, one of 6 children to Carl and Eunice Sundell.

Greta moved to Camano Island in 1956 where she lived out the rest of her life. She...

Dec 4, 2020

Lisa Hegland, Born Jan 1st 1958 in Ketchikan, AK

Moved to Bakersfield, CA with her mother when she was a teenager and attended North High School. Lisa met and married Chuck Hegland, of Bakersfield, in January of 1976.

Lisa Graduated North High School later that year in June 1976 and the true journey began.

Nov 30, 2020

Our beloved Mom, Mary Jane Goodwin Crompton, passed away on November 30, 2020. She was born on March 25, 1923 in Port Angeles, Washington. At the age of 7, the family moved to Ketchikan, Alaska where she grew up living on a fishing tender named "Superior". While in Alaska she met and married her husband Wilson Crompton, a member...

Nov 30, 2020

Tillmon L. Osborne ("Tim") went to be with his Lord and those who went on before him on November 30, 2020. He had been residing at the nursing home section of Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood following a fall on May 15 resulting in a fractured femur requiring surgical repair. Tim was born August 30, 1930, near Scotland, Arkansas,...

Nov 28, 2020

Paul John Shudick died on November 28, 2020 after years of struggling with multiple complications from diabetes. He was 74 years old.

Paul was born on September 15, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to John and Lucille Shudick. In 1964, he graduated from Edison Senior High School located in Lake Station (East Gary), Indiana. Paul served in the...