obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Robert Russell "Bob" Uhlmansiek, born on July 6, 1946, in Batesville, Indiana, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 78. His family was by his side at his Camano Island, Washington home.

Bob was a graduate of Batesville High School, class of 1964, later earning his BS in Electrical Engineering from the Rose...

Jan 14, 2025

It was 1924 when Grace was born to Ole and Ingeborg Birkestol, who lived along the Stillaguamish River west of Silvana. Upon coming from Norway, Ole had developed a timber homestead near Quinault on the Olympic Peninsula. Now he had bought a farming homestead on Norman Road, where he and Ingeborg would have a dairy farm.

Grace...

Jan 12, 2025

Vivian Fleming passed away peacefully Sunday, January 12 surrounded by her family.

She was born in Sumas, Washington on August 11, 1929 to Anne and Henry Warner. She spent her early years living on a farm and attending school in Abbottsford, BC. She eventually made her way to Bellingham in 1947, graduating from Bellingham High school in...

Jan 3, 2025

Raymond Earl Cresap, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 3, 2025, at his home on Juniper Beach, Camano Island, Washington. He was 90 years old.

Raymond was born on August 7, 1934, in Portland, Oregon, to his parents John and Lucille Cresap. A proud graduate of Battle Ground...

Jan 2, 2025

The world became a better place when Mary was born in Everett to Carl and Christine Woge. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1949 and attended Everett Business College. She worked a variety of jobs as a nanny, serving at Hilltop Drive In, then employed at Marysville State Bank.

In 1951 she journeyed to California to...

Dec 30, 2024

" After 84 years filled with many friends, blessings and memories, the Lord says He has one more wonderful place to show me.

I have known love, losses, successes, and failures. Every experience has made me stronger. I have accepted this last invitation to this last journey with a full heart.

In lieu of flowers,...

Dec 20, 2024

Margaret was born in Everett, WA to Bernard and Ingrid Nysether, the youngest of five children. She had many fond memories of growing up on a small dairy farm and attending a two-room schoolhouse in Silvana. Margaret graduated from Arlington HS in 1958. In 1959 she married "the love of my life" Walt Ames. They were married just shy...

Dec 17, 2024

Marilyn Louise (Wilson) Hackler peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024.

Marilyn was born June 7, 1932 to Don and Evelyn Wilson in Everett, WA. She had four siblings: Dennis, Donna, Arene, and Evan. As a toddler, she won a pretty baby contest. In 1950, she graduated from Everett High School, where she participated in the glee...

Dec 13, 2024

Judith A Lervick, age 82, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2024.

Judy was born in Everett WA on April 9, 1942. She lived almost the entirety of her life in Stanwood. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1960. In 1962 she married Arne DeWayn Lervick,...

Dec 13, 2024

Jean Marie Peterson Mattson

(December 1925 – December 2024)

It is with both sadness and immense gratitude that we announce the passing of our remarkable mother, Jean Marie Mattson, just 10 days after celebrating her 99th birthday. Jean was a true extrovert who lived life to the fullest and her passions were many including world...

Dec 12, 2024

The world is a little less colorful after the loss of our wife, mom and "Granny", Sue Ann Smith (Johnson). She passed away on December 12th, after a short battle with cancer.

She was born in Seattle, WA on February 7, 1937. She graduated (1955) from Twin City High School in Stanwood and attended Western Washington University...

Dec 8, 2024

On November 25, 1931 in Ketchikan in Southeast Alaska, Jack C. Fredrickson was born as the youngest of five siblings to Alpha and Ed Fredrickson. Jack lived in the small fishing village until 1942 when he and his family moved to Seattle, WA. Jack graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1950. He married Erma Bjerkness on March 15,...

Nov 30, 2024

Ron Hendricks passed away at home with family on November 30, 2024, after a long battle with Vascular Dementia/Alzheimer's. He was 82 years old. Ron was born on March 31, 1942, in Tacoma, WA, to Bert and Dorothy (Miller) Hendricks. Ron grew up on the Olympic Peninsula and attended Port Angeles High School, where he was active in football,...

Nov 26, 2024

Patty was born in Wildwood NJ to Dororthy & Albert Fagerholm. Albert was stationed in the Coast Guard. When his duty was over Albert moved his family to Lopez Island, Wa.

Patty married Henry Edwin Shaw in 1954 and together they had 3 children Cheryl, Sandy and Ed. Her beloved husband Ed died in 1973.

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Nov 22, 2024

Ron (RD) Olcott passed away November 22, 2024 at the age of 84 in Everett, WA. Ron was born in Richfield Utah to George Rulon and Miriam (Larsen) Olcott, second of 8 children, the oldest boy. His parents raised him to be self-sufficient and hard working, to serve others and love the outdoors. As a youth he loved hiking,...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce Marlene Quam, aged 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Marlene Julson was born on the family farm near Plaza, North Dakota to her parents: Noble and Martha. The local physician and a neighbor lady attended.

Marlene grew up on the farm...

Nov 8, 2024

Jeanne Eleanor (Bjornton) Botten was born in St. Louis Park, Minnesota on July 14, 1930, and recently died on November 8, 2024 at her home in Brookdale  Senior Living in Stanwood.  When she was a junior in High School, she wanted a big change so she went to live with an aunt and uncle to attend Milltown High School...

Nov 8, 2024

In loving memory of Lisa and Bert Gallant

Lisa Angela Gallant (8/22/58-12/3023) and Bert Lewis Gallant (3/14/57-11/08/24) shared nearly 40 years together.

They met on a blind date arranged by Bert's mother, who had become friends with Lisa at work. It was "love at first sight" and they were engaged by their 3rd date on...

Nov 7, 2024

Richard H. Fretheim died on Nov. 7, 2024, four days after his 95th birthday.

Dick was born on Nov. 3, 1929, to Clarence and Ann Fretheim in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the oldest of five children. When Dick was 6, the family moved to Plentywood, Montana. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Army Signal Corps...

Oct 27, 2024

Howard was born on 9/14/47 in Albuquerque, NM. Although he only lived there briefly, he loved the American Southwest.

Howard passed away at home on 10/27/24, in Arlington, WA. This was his decision, after a truly admirable attempt to overcome his health issues, Howard had said "I don't really like my choices, but I choose to go...