obituaries

Feb 16, 2019

Betty Gayl Zull, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on February 16 th , 2019, due to cancer.  She was preceded in death by her father Clyde and mother Ruth.  Betty is survived by her husband, David, and her children, Regina, Tammy, and Jonathan.

She...

Feb 5, 2019

Otis Oland Osburn died peacefully and went to be with Jesus on February 5, 2019 at his home in Stanwood, WA. Otis was born on March 3, 1938 to Tom and Gladys Osburn in Nyssa Oregon. He was one of 7 children born to a farming family during the Great Depression. Many of his younger days were spent working...

Feb 1, 2019

Mildred Marie Abbott was born in Delores, a small town in southwest Colorado. She died peacefully Friday, February 1st, in Stanwood, Washington. Mildred was the oldest of two children, preceded in death by her husband, David, brother Alvin Rust, Jr., and son, Gregory.

She graduated from Glendale High School, near Phoenix, Arizona, and went on to attend...

Jan 30, 2019

Joyce M. Stuhr, age 86, of Camano Island passed away in the early hours of Wednesday January 30th 2019' at her home with family, after a very graceful acceptance  of the diagnoses of cancer. Joyce was born Dec 13, 1932. in Los Angeles California. She graduated From Edmonds High school in Edmonds WA. Where she met and married the...

Jan 30, 2019

Allen "Al" Levi Sherk, 78, of Stanwood passed away January 30, 2019 in the comfort of his home.   He was born April 8, 1940 in Fargo, ND to Levi Paul and Bernice Laverne Sherk.

A lifelong resident of Stanwood, Allen attended Stanwood schools playing sports and lettering in football.

During his high school years, he...

Jan 30, 2019

Daniel David Gianatasio September 22, 1927- January 30, 2019 Daniel Gianatasio departed this earth on the morning of Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the Josephine Caring Community in Stanwood, Washington. He was 91 years old. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; son, Richard; stepson, Norman; parents, Genero and Congetta; brother, Frank and sister, Rose; several nieces...

Jan 25, 2019

Patrick G. Richardson

Patrick Gregor Richardson died last week from Esophageal Cancer. He was 58 years old. Born in Renton, Pat grew up in Kent, graduating from Kent Meridian High School. He later moved with his family to the Stanwood Camano community. Pat worked in the Building and Construction trade. He acted as Developer/ Owner and Project...

Jan 18, 2019

Carolyn Ann Pettyjohn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at her home on January 18, 2019.  She was born in Dallas, Texas and moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1989.

Carolyn was a true matriarch to her family; she was loving, supportive and consistently generous to everyone with her wisdom, warmth and compassion.   She ...

Jan 18, 2019

James "Jim" Zerby went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and loyal friend. Jim was born in Rochester, MN on May 25, 1967 where he lived until the age of 2 when his family moved to Washington State. He spent most of his childhood in the...

Jan 17, 2019

Michael E. Maher went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019. He passed peacefully into the loving arms of his Savior, comfortable in the peace of his home.

Michael was born in San Francisco, California on January 31st, 1933. He was a proud graduate of the University of Washington and he worked as...

Jan 1, 2019

Lida Nelson Smith was born Lida Louise Whitesel in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1930 to Harry and Pauline Whitesel. Lida had two younger sisters, Harriet and Rachel. The family moved to New Jersey and ultimately Ohio, where Lida graduated from Oakwood High School in 1948.

Lida began her undergraduate studies at Barnard College in 1948, then transferred...

Dec 25, 2018

Anne Marie (Hull) Wachtveitl, a cherished wife, mother, daughter, and friend, fought courageously for 22 years in her battle against breast cancer. On Christmas Day 2018 Anne, aged 58, peacefully passed surrounded by her family who will miss her every day. She was a sweet, little miracle from birth, born to Clarence and Patricia Hull in Ventura, CA on...

Dec 21, 2018

William Henry Hutter

(April 3, 1928 – December 21, 2018)

William (Bud) Hutter beloved father and husband of Nellie Mae went to be with the Lord Friday December 21st. He was born April 3,1928 in Big Bay Michigan, the second of four children. He graduated from Marquette High School and attended Suomi College in Upper...

Dec 19, 2018

Bill Pace Whitescarver

June 3, 1928 - December 19, 2018

Bill passed away peacefully in his home at Warm Beach on December 19, 2018, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.

Bill was born on June 3rd, 1928, in Bentonia, Mississippi. At age 11, Bill and his family moved to Anchorage Alaska. A...

Dec 17, 2018

Carl Koch passed away in the comfort of his home on December 17 th ,

with his son and daughter in law by his side.

Carl was born to William and Sofie Koch in Lowell WA. On June 25 1934.

Carl lived a long and full life, from serving...

Dec 7, 2018

RUTH ELISABETH COLBY passed away at home on Dec 7, 2018, while taking a nap with her beloved dog Rosie. She had recently celebrated her 90th birthday. She enjoyed many family gatherings her final years. She particularly loved seeing grandchildren and great grandchildren, some of whom had to travel great distances to be present.

She was born...

Nov 28, 2018

Alfred Paul Smith Jr., 89 of Mount Vernon passed away with his loving family and friends by his side on November 28, 2018. Al was born April 11, 1929 to Alfred P. Smith Sr. and Agda Ohlsson in Brussels, Belgium.

He was raised in Seattle, WA and attended Queen Ann High School. Al Joined the US Marine...

Nov 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Norman Paczkowski announces his passing after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer, on Sunday November 11, 2018 at the age of 80 years.  He passed away peacefully in his home on Camano Island, WA. Bob is lovingly remembered by Claudine, his wife and best friend of 57 years...

Nov 6, 2018

Mary Gracia (Mickelson) Colwell The family of Mary Gracia (Mickelson) Colwell is saddened to share that following a short, but courageous battle with cancer, Mary departed this life for the next, surrounded by her family, on November 6, 2018 in Everett, Washington. Mary was born in Everett, May 16, 1947 to Bernard and Margaret Mickelson. She lived her whole life...

Nov 5, 2018

Shirley A Griffith (Eastbury, Walls), 75 passed away peacefully on November 5, 2018. She was born February 28, 1943 to Maybelle and Andy Walls. She was raised on Camano Island, WA. As a young woman she married Harold Eastbury and had 5 children together before they went their separate ways. Later she married Albert Griffith and remained married until...